This is the very first Genealogy Podcast Roundup for 2012! This is where to look for new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts, as well as genealogy related episodes of podcasts that do not always focus on genealogy.
Genealogy Guys released a new episode on December 28, 2011. This episode is number 229. In this episode, the genealogy guys sadly announce the death of their cat, Fletcher, who is very much missed.
They also share genealogy news about organizations that will join forces to create an index of the 1940 U.S. Federal census images, a new app and new software from MyHeritage, the Genealogists for Families Kiva Project, and more. They also read and respond to listener email.
African Roots Podcast released episode number 143 on December 30, 2011. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji talks about a Kwanzaa celebration hosted by the African American Historical and Genealogical Society in North Carolina, and also mentions the Monticello Oral History Project. She reminds genealogists that now is the time to renew their memberships.
The Gist of Freedom released a new episode on December 29, 2011. This episode is called “Historian, Genealogist, and Radio-host – Angela Walton Raji”. The episode features Mrs. Raji. She discusses how African Americans can use genealogy as a stepping stone to preserve African American history, (and also use it to introduce youth to their rich heritage).
NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on December 30, 2011. This episode is called “Traditional Japanese Rice Treat Brightens New Year”. In this episode, Lauren Jabusch, who is a Japanese-American, talks about her family’s holiday food tradition of making Japanese mochi (steamed rice treats). This family tradition has been handed down for generations.
Irish Roots Cafe has an episode that was released on December 22, 2011. This episode is called “Robinson genealogy; Co. Tyrone, Ireland; Hynes; Famine begins”. This is show number 207. Topics include: Robinson (as the name of the day), a special report on the beginnings of the famine, news about a genealogy show banning books, and a description of two ingredient soda bread.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting released an episode on December 6, 2011. This episode is called “Shepherdstown begins 250th birthday celebration”. It talks about the history of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and the celebrations that took place to honor the town’s 250th birthday.
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