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PODCAST Ep 406: My DAR Patriots, July 4th and Me

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Ep 406: My DAR Patriots, July 4th and Me
Accessible, DAR, Enslaving Ancestors, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Reparational Genealogy, Research, Show Notes

It’s July 4th, and I’m feeling reflective about what patriotism means to me. I’m discussing my Patriot ancestors, the 29 (or so) men who participated in, or supported, the American Revolution. What I’ve found is that patriotism isn’t as simple as it seems. Please join me. Hey everybody, and welcome to episode 406 of From … Read More “PODCAST Ep 406: My DAR Patriots, July 4th and Me” »

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PODCAST Ep 405: All About Blogs with Lisa Lisson

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Ep 405: All About Blogs with Lisa Lisson
#Blog2020, Best Practices, Blogging, Learning, Names, Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode, Show Notes, Teaching, Tips and Tricks

Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a genealogy blog? Whether amateur or professional, blogging is a great way not only to publish family information, but to find information from others. Lisa Lisson, author of the “Are You My Cousin?” blog, stopped by for a chat last year and told me all about … Read More “PODCAST Ep 405: All About Blogs with Lisa Lisson” »

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PODCAST EXTRA: Patreon Updates Announcement

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST EXTRA: Patreon Updates Announcement
Patreon, Podcast, Podcast episode

First, a big welcome and thank you to Lorraine Anderson, Jenna Robertson, Jeanne Arp, Margaret Eves, and Charles Andrews! Some things are changing at my Patreon – there are new quarterly loyalty rewards in some categories, and I am dropping the $1 and $2/mo support levels. From June 1 on, the lowest support level for … Read More “PODCAST EXTRA: Patreon Updates Announcement” »

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

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Ep 403: An Interview with Michael W Twitty, part two
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
PODCAST Ep 402: An Interview with Michael W Twitty, part one
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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Let’s Trade Podcast Intros!

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
Let’s Trade Podcast Intros!
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Do you have a podcast about genealogy, storytelling, folklore, family history, humanities, personal growth, social justice, reparations, foodways, cooking, history of any kind? If so, let’s do an intro trade. I’ll send you a recording of me introducing your podcast & you do vice-versa. We can use them on our own episodes to help increase … Read More “Let’s Trade Podcast Intros!” »

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

Posted on By Carolynn ni Lochlainn
PODCAST Ep 401: Promo – An Interview with Michael W Twitty
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
PODCAST Ep 311: Your Family and the WWII Homefront – Audience Participation Time!
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
How Did Your Family Fare on the WWII Homefront?
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?” »