The Family Histories Podcast
The Family Histories Podcast is a show that celebrates those of us sat in archives, libraries, and spare bedrooms all around the world, tirelessly piecing together our collective social and family history.
Join British family historian Andrew Martin as he interviews a fellow genealogy fan about how they got hooked; listen to his guest tell the life story of their most fascinatingly good, bad, or plain ugly relative; and then it's time to face 'The Brick Wall' - where it's over to the listeners to see if they can help solve the guest's family history puzzle.
As a parting gift, Andrew offers each guest a surprise that no family history fan could possibly turn down.... a trip in his secret time machine.
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Episodes
91 episodes
S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw
In this fifth episode of Season Ten, host Andrew is joined by professional genealogist, adoption research specialist - Kathy Wilshaw
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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55:37
S10EP04 - 'The Vaccinator' with Roberto and Ramón Parra
In this fourth episode of Season Ten, Andrew once again has two guests… and they’re siblings! Joining him are brothers who as Parra Genealog...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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43:37
S10EP03 - 'The Kindly' with DearMYRTLE
In today's 3rd episode of Season Ten, host Andrew Martin is joined by tech nerd, un-retiree, and YouTube and Facebook live-streaming genealogist, who is perhaps better known by her aw...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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47:43
S10EP02 - 'The Disinherited' with Simon Howard
In this 2nd episode of Season Ten, host Andrew is joined by Norfolk-based family historian, churchyard lurker, heirloom re-uniter, and TikTok video maker - Simon Howard....
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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44:56
S10EP01 - 'The Seaman' with Dr. Wanda Wyporska
In this first opening episode of Season Ten (TEN?!), host Andrew welcomes family historian, author, RootsTech and TEDx speaker, former CEO of the Society of Genealogists and now the C...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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43:11
Series Ten Trailer
It's time for our tenth season!Join host Andrew Martin and assistant Sándor Petőfi as they introduce 8 guests across a brand new batch of 7 episodes! In this season you'll hear stories from around the world about a kindly wom...
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Season 10
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2:03
S01EP09 - BRICKDUST with Pam Smith
It's time for the first of our special BRICKDUST episodes - where one of our previous guests return to the show to give host Andrew Martin an update on the progress of their pesky brick wall.This time, we're welcoming back local historia...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:37
S09EP08 - The Holiday (Bonus)
In this short bonus episode, that follows on immediately from 'The Incorrigible' with Karen Cummings, host Andrew Martin is ready to take ...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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6:54
S09EP07 - 'The Incorrigible' with Karen Cummings
In this final episode of Season Nine, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist, scientist, and owner of Pharos Tutors - Dr. Karen Cummings. He hears about how she got...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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48:16
S09EP06 - 'The Steadfast' with Asad Khabibullin
In this sixth episode of Series Nine, host Andrew Martin meets genealogist Asad Khabibullin. He hears how Asad got hooked on family history, the challenges he has faced in tra...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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47:51
S09EP05 - 'The Testifier’ with Robin R Foster
In this fifth episode of Series Nine, host Andrew Martin meets professional family historian, author, and former FamilySearch volunteer, <...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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34:56
S09EP04 - 'The Valiant' with John Boeren
In this fourth and mid-way episode of Season Nine, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist John Boeren and hears about ho...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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54:38
S09EP03 - 'The Baptist' with Gary Stanley
In this third episode of Season Nine, host Andrew Martin meets Gary Stanley - a family historian who has researched his Romany roots. Andrew hears about
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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33:26
S09EP02 - 'The Nun' with Helen Brooks
Host Andrew Martin meets genealogist Helen Brooks for this second episode of Series Nine. Andrew hears how Helen's family history research got started by a button, the importa...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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44:53
S09EP01 - 'The Secretive' with Ron Williams
In this first episode of Season Nine of The Family Histories Podcast, host Andrew Martin meets Canadian genealogist Ron Williams whose family tree research resulted in him enc...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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51:49
Series Nine Trailer
We're back! It's time for Season Nine of The Family Histories Podcast.Your host - family historian Andrew Martin, will once again be joined by seven guests, for seven m...
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Season 9
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1:58
S08EP09 - 'The Invisible' with Jane Hough and Kathryn Burtinshaw
For this special ninth episode of Series Eight, we're taking part in Podcasthon 2025 - an annual global event for podcasters to collectively raise awareness of charities they care a...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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54:59
S08EP08 - The Paradox (Bonus)
This is a short bonus episode, continuing on immediately after the cliffhanger at the end of 'The Nationalist' with Daniel Loftus. A...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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6:47
S08EP07 - 'The Nationalist' with Daniel Loftus
In this final full episode of Series Eight, host Andrew Martin meets Irish genealogist, speaker, podcaster, and Project Infant founder, Daniel Loftus. He asks Daniel how he g...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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47:45
S08EP06 - 'The Homesick' with Jennifer Jones
In this episode of Series Eight, host Andrew meets Australian genealogist Jennifer Jones, who tells him about how she got hooked on researching family history, her motivation...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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41:37
S08EP05 - 'The Marine' with Richard Holt
In this episode of Series Eight, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist Richard Holt. He finds out how Richard got hooked on family history, what made him turn pro...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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52:33
S08EP04a - The Nightingale of Iran (Bonus)
Hello folks, I had such a lovely time recording our episode 'The Nightingale' with Danielle and Galeet Dardasht...
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Season 8
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34:15
S08EP04 - 'The Nightingale' with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti
Joining host Andrew Martin for this fourth episode of Series Eight is not one but two guests! We're delighted to welcome Emmy-winning journalist Danielle Dardashti and her mu...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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41:44
S08EP03 - 'The Collier' with Adam Simpson-York
It's a special delivery in today's episode from Series Eight, as host Andrew Martin meets family history and military history researcher, champion eBayer, and postman, Adam Simps...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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39:56
S08EP02 - 'The Twin' with Sylvia Valentine
Andrew meets genealogist and Chair of the Register of Qualified Genealogists, Sylvia Valentine. He hears about how she got hooked on researching family history, her love of life-long learning and research, and her opinions on the terrify...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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50:27
