Listening to Genealogy Podcasts Definition : Podcasts function like - PDF document

Listening to Genealogy Podcasts Definition ​ : Podcasts function like radio programs but are Internet files -- audio, no video -- that you can listen to anywhere, anytime, as long as you have a device that can connect to the Internet. (A webinar has both audio and video and is not a podcast.) Podcasts are normally ​ free ​ . Why should I listen to them? ​ For the same reasons you’d listen to a radio program instead of a TV program -- usually when you’re doing something else and don’t want to watch a screen. Driving, in the kitchen or workshop, gardening, exercising, walking. What hardware do I need to listen to podcasts? ​ You need to have one device that can connect to the Internet and has a speaker or headphones: a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone. Or you can use an “always-on” device like Amazon Echo or Google Home. What software do I need ​ ? Desktop/laptop: Try the following sites: https://www.stitcher.com/ https://tunein.com/podcasts/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/ Coastal Georgia Genealogical Society Podcast Handout -- Page 1 of 4

For ​ mobile ​ devices (smartphone, tablets), download the app from one of the above, or try a “podcast catcher” app, which aggregates all the podcasts and lets you download podcasts, create playlists, and listen to podcasts on the go. Try Podcast Republic, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or Google “podcast apps.” Try several to see which interface you like. What else can I do with podcast apps? ● Download podcasts to your device to listen to anywhere, even without an Internet connection. ● Build playlists for hours of hands-free listening. ● Play them at 1.5 speed -- get through your podcast list faster! ● Find new podcasts. Browse the categories, look through the “top shows,” or search for your interest. Try something new! There are thousands of podcasts on every subject imaginable. Questions? Contact Stacy at: coastalgagensociety@gmail.com ​ or 912-571-7707 Coastal Georgia Genealogical Society Podcast Handout -- Page 2 of 4

Genealogy Podcasts To Try (search for the names in your podcast app) Family History Genealogy Made Easy ​ by Lisa Louise Cook https://lisalouisecooke.com/family-history-podcast/ A step-by-step series for beginning genealogists. Contains 45 episodes. No longer in production but excellent resource for beginners. Research at the National Archive and Beyond ​ by Bernice Bennett http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bernicebennett Focused on African American genealogy and history, there are five years worth of interviews with experts sharing resources and stories and answering questions. Talk-show style. Extreme Genes https://extremegenes.com/ Slick, radio-show style podcast -- very entertaining. In each episode, host Scott Fisher talks with AmericanAncestor.org’s David Allen Lambert about what’s new in the genealogy world, interviews a guest with an interesting story, and discusses media preservation tips with Tom Perry of TMCPlace.com. The Genealogy Guys Podcast ​ by Drew Smith and George Morgan http://genealogyguys.com/ One of the oldest genealogy podcasts. Hosts Drew Smith and George Morgan, both expert genealogists, speakers and bloggers, chat for an hour once a week about everything going on in the genealogy world: news, book reviews, people, and genealogy tips. Fifteen years worth of episodes to download. Starting this year, each episode includes a chat with DNA expert Blaine Bettinger, and search types from Cyndi Ingle of “Cyndi’s List”. Coastal Georgia Genealogical Society Podcast Handout -- Page 3 of 4

The Genealogy Connection http://genealogyguys.com/ Drew Smith of The Genealogy Guys conducts in-depth interviews with prominent genealogists. From Paper To People -- Ancestors Alive! ​ By Carolynn ni Lochlainn http://ancestorsalivegenealogy.com/ Recent episodes have focused on putting family recipes into context and interviews with guests like Kenyatta Berry. Research Like a Pro ​ by Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer https://familylocket.com/introducing-the-research-like-a-pro-genealogy-pod cast/ Mother/daughter team focusing on the genealogy research process using their very organized method. For those who love using a methodical approach to genealogical research, and those who wish they did. Generations Cafe ​ by Amy Johnson Crow https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/category/podcast/ Length: 15-30 minutes Crow gives listeners the benefit of her years of experience with tip-oriented episodes. The Photo Detective ​ by Maureen Taylor https://maureentaylor.com/category/the-photo-detective/ A mixture of advice and interviews about how to “read” photos to learn more about your ancestors. Cutoff Genes https://cutoffgenes.libsyn.com/ Conversation among three hosts -- one a genetic genealogist and the others beginners -- about finding family using DNA and traditional genealogy. Coastal Georgia Genealogical Society Podcast Handout -- Page 4 of 4