Category: Interview

PODCAST Ep 403: An Interview with Michael W Twitty, part two

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Family Lore, History, Interview, Podcast, Podcast episode, Public Records, Reparational Genealogy

Finally, part two of my January 2021 interview with Michael Twitty, in which we talk much more about food than we did in the first half. We start by discussing how genealogy is a part of becoming whole, which enables us to be of service in this world. Then, we talk about how food isn’t … Read More “PODCAST Ep 403: An Interview with Michael W Twitty, part two” »

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PODCAST Ep 402: An Interview with Michael W Twitty, part one

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Enslaving Ancestors, Family Lore, Folklore, Historic Preservation, Interview, Names, Podcast, Podcast episode, Recipe, Reparational Genealogy, Research

I don’t know how to introduce this – I GOT TO INTERVIEW MICHAEL TWITTY!!! We talked for so long that I was able to break the discussion into two episodes. This is part one, in which we talk DNA and how it doesn’t serve Black researchers, writing as a protection of memory the ultimate smallness … Read More “PODCAST Ep 402: An Interview with Michael W Twitty, part one” »

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PODCAST Ep 401: Promo – An Interview with Michael W Twitty

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Accessible, Books, DNA, Enslaving Ancestors, Family Lore, Folklore, History, Interview, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy

I cannot believe my sheer luck in getting the opportunity to interview Michael W Twitty! Well, luck and a year of trying. The man is BUSY. In 2017, Michael published a watershed book called The Cooking Gene. It’s an amazing work of research – into folklore, into genealogy, into history, and deeper into his career of … Read More “PODCAST Ep 401: Promo – An Interview with Michael W Twitty” »

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PODCAST Ep 311: Your Family and the WWII Homefront – Audience Participation Time!

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Family Lore, Folklore, Homefront, Interview, Join the Conversation, Podcast, Podcast episode

Twitter bots attacked my account and I can’t get in, so I have a new one – fppppodcast. Yeah, I reported a fascist and BAM! So, THAT happened. Otherwise, I want all of 2021 to be audience participation time. Please join me with your family stories about life on the homefront during World War II. … Read More “PODCAST Ep 311: Your Family and the WWII Homefront – Audience Participation Time!” »

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How Did Your Family Fare on the WWII Homefront?

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Family Lore, Folklore, History, Interview, Podcast, Podcast episode

Do you have folklore and family stories from your elders and ancestors about life on the homefront during WWII? Letters? Diary entries? How did they get by with war work, rationing, and Victory Gardens? Did they feel a kinship, a national bond with others? Did they observe (or participate in) the Black Market? Was rationing … Read More “How Did Your Family Fare on the WWII Homefront?” »

PODCAST Episode 309: Skelly Rellies 2020!

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Family Cookbook, Family Lore, Folklore, Holidays, Interview, Podcast episode, Recipe

Yes it’s Halloween, but we’re not really getting scary with it – maybe a little spoopy, but more misty. And hungry. This episode has stories, a few laughs, a few recipes, and is a tribute to YOU – my audience – for sticking with me since January 2018. Next year, maybe you’ll contribute a story … Read More “PODCAST Episode 309: Skelly Rellies 2020!” »

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PODCAST Episode 302: Folklore with My Father

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Best Evidence, Best Practices, Family Lore, Folklore, Interview, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode

Join me in welcoming Katie Andrews Potter as the newest Root-level supporter on Patreon. She’s getting a logo shot glass in May! You can join her with monthly support for all of my work at patreon.com/ancestorsalive. Back in October, I had a chat with my dad. I took a few stories from him as we … Read More “PODCAST Episode 302: Folklore with My Father” »

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PODCAST Episode 217: Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! (with transcript)

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Accessible, Best Evidence, Best Practices, Facebook group, Family Lore, Folklore, Interview, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Research, Show Notes, Twitter

It’s been a year, you know? Like, a YEAR. In fact, this has been Year 2 of From Paper To People, and it saw some successes as well as some…shortcomings. This is my chance to mull over what worked and where I fell short, and to thank all of the people who have supported the … Read More “PODCAST Episode 217: Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! (with transcript)” »

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PODCAST Episode 214: My Interview on Genealogy Adventures (with embedded video)

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Ancestry, Ancestry.com, Best Evidence, Best Practices, DNA, Facebook group, FamilySearch, Folklore, How To, Interview, Latter-Day Saints, Names, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Show Notes, Shrubbing, Teaching, YouTube

Are you familiar with Genealogy Adventures? You should be. They are two cousins (both cousins of mine, actually) who interview different guests about different topics on a weekly basis. This is the audio of our Sunday, October 13th interview about Reparational Genealogy, and we had a lot of fun while having some serious discussions, as … Read More “PODCAST Episode 214: My Interview on Genealogy Adventures (with embedded video)” »

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