Mell, the host of the "Armchair Genealogy" podcast, discusses the challenges of recording episodes while relocating to the other side of the world. He introduces a new format, "Walk and Talk Genealogy," He emphasises the importance of capturing family memories through oral histories, suggesting that any time is good to interview relatives. He advises using simple questions to elicit detailed responses and maintaining engagement during interviews. Mell also highlights the value of interviewing younger family members and peripheral relatives who may hold unique family memories

Have you ever wondered what happens when ai tries to make a genealogy podcast? 🤖📜 in this episode of the armchair genealogy podcast, the Genealogy Guy puts it to the test! The AI was fed beginner guides to genealogy and produced a full 25-minute show.

Together we dive into the basics—starting with your own family stories, then moving through census records, certificates, and online tools like familysearch and Ancestry. Plus, we chat about dna testing, the value of keeping a research log, and why patience is your best friend in family history.

Curious to hear how well ai handled the challenge (and what it missed)? tune in—you might pick up a few tips for your own research along the way! 🎙️✨