Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research Podcasts

The Secret Weapon of Genealogy: Research Logs

Hey — if you’ve ever closed your laptop and forgotten which John Smith you’d already checked, this episode’s for you. I’ll walk you through easy ways to track where you’ve looked, what you found (or…

Record-Keeping: Your Genealogy Superpower (or Nightmare)

In this episode, I walk you through a real-world, no-stress approach to record-keeping so your family history doesn’t become a mystery later. We talk paper vs. digital, a simple 3-step scan plan, and…

Why AI Can't Replace the Human Genealogist: 41 Years of Lessons

In this episode I share why AI is an amazing helper but still can't replace the human genealogist: from reading sloppy 19th‑century cursive to spotting phonetic name tricks, legal nuances, and the…

Roots and Recollections: Interviewing Family Members

Before those irreplaceable memories fade, join me as I delve into the profound importance of interviewing your elderly relatives. These conversations are not just about collecting dates and names;…

Hidden Gems: Unlocking Family Secrets with Italian Allegati

Hey — if you love digging into family history, you’ve got to start hunting for Allegati (marriage attachments). They’re like backstage passes to your ancestor’s life, full of birth, death, military,…

Beyond the Basics- Unearthing Hidden Clues in Genealogical Records

Have you ever seen information in a genealogical record that had you scratching your head? Did you know it had relevance, but you hit a wall and could not get any further with that particular piece…

Purchasing a Home in Your Family's Ancestral Village

So, do you think you'd want to purchase a home in your family's ancestral village? Do you have the chance to buy back a family home?  Here is a short podcast that gives some information about my…

From Paper Trails to Cobblestone Streets: Visiting your Ancestral Homeland

In this podcast episode from Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research, visiting your ancestral homeland is discussed.  The podcast shares things to consider when you want to make a genealogy trip to your…

Italian Genealogy Records - A Goldmine Waiting to be Discovered!

This podcast talks about the amazing content of Italian birth, death and marriage records and how easy it is to get a LOT of information from these comprehensive records!

Using Photos for Clues and to Enhance Your Family History

This episode talks about collecting photos, organizing them, and how photos can not only enhance your family history, but how they sometimes hold clues that can help with your research.  Tom…

Check Before Clicking: Adding Ancestors and Information to Your Tree

In a digital age, there are a wealth of resources available to genealogists and genealogical researchers.  With everything that is available, how do you decide which information to use when you find…

Getting Started: A Bit of Information About Me