Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History

The Genealogy Guy introduces "Walk & Talk Genealogy" - The Big Move

Mell, the host of the "Armchair Genealogy" podcast, discusses the challenges of recording episodes while relocating to the other side of the world. He introduces a new format, "Walk and Talk Genealogy," He emphasises the importance of capturing family memories through oral histories, suggesting that any time is good to interview relatives. He advises using simple questions to elicit detailed responses and maintaining engagement during interviews. Mell also highlights the value of interviewing younger family members and peripheral relatives who may hold unique family memories

When AI tries to be a podcaster?

Have you ever wondered what happens when ai tries to make a genealogy podcast? 🤖📜 in this episode of the armchair genealogy podcast, the Genealogy Guy puts it to the test! The AI was fed beginner guides to genealogy and produced a full 25-minute show.Together we dive into the basics—starting with your own family stories, then moving through census records, certificates, and online tools like familysearch and Ancestry. Plus, we chat about dna testing, the value of keeping a research log, and why patience is your best friend in family history.Curious to hear how well ai handled the challenge (and what it missed)? tune in—you might pick up a few tips for your own research along the way! 🎙️✨

Genealogist Kelly Cornwell chats with the Genealogy Guy about research tips

Ruth Wilmore, Events and Education Manager at the Society of Genealogists (SOG),.

Ruth Wilmore, Events and Education Manager at the Society of Genealogists (SOG), shares her genealogy journey, with the Genealogy Guy, sparked by a childhood book and a 200-year-old mourning ring. And discusses the great work going on at Society of Genealogists.

Dave Annal chats with the Genealogy Guy about researching your family tree

In this episode on armchair genealogy, Dave Annal from Lifelines Research shares why real research still matters. We talk dodgy digital records, the dangers of ai in history, and how reconstructing a family properly can reveal the truth behind the names.👂perfect for beginners & seasoned researchers alike — with tips, stories, and a few rants about sloppy shortcuts!🎧 Listen now & get your family tree even better.