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Welcome to the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast, your go-to guide to family history news, tips, tech, and "tea." Hosted by Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal, Certified Genealogist®, and Tami Osmer Mize.


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Have you entered our giveaway yet? There's still t Have you entered our giveaway yet? There's still time! Head over to our website to enter to win a copy of Cheri Hudson Passey's book "Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living!" 

Last day to enter is 27 September 2025!

Visit the link in our bio for the complete details ---> @branching_out_genealogy_pod 

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this episode, Tami 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 

In this episode, Tami and Elizabeth discuss "reverse genealogy" with professional genealogist Cheri Hudson Passey, who recently authored a book on the subject. Check out our interview with Cheri... and much more!

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Visit the link in our bio for direct links ---> @branching_out_genealogy_pod 

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Want to know what makes WikiTree special? Eowyn La Want to know what makes WikiTree special? Eowyn Langholf, WikiTree Community Manager, explains!

Be sure to catch the full podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Get the link in our bio ----> @branching_out_genealogy_pod 

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NEW EPISODE --> NOW WITH VIDEO! In this episode, NEW EPISODE --> NOW WITH VIDEO!

In this episode, Tami and Elizabeth discuss Elizabeth’s participation in the August WikiTree Challenge with special guest Eowyn Langholf, WikiTree Community Manager. They delve into the unique aspects of WikiTree, emphasizing its community-driven approach.

In the What’s Happening segment, Elizabeth shares news about babies born recently using a 3-parent IVF technique. Tami discusses creating AI biographies and videos using tools from Storied and MyHeritage.

During Teatime, Elizabeth spills the tea on the California Digital Newspaper Collection, which received needed funding, and then let all the employees go anyway. Tami spills even more tea on strange genealogy job postings.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Visit the link in our bio for direct links ---> @branching_out_genealogy_pod

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After a brief hiatus, Elizabeth and Tami return to After a brief hiatus, Elizabeth and Tami return to the recording booth! 

This episode delves into Tami’s journey toward joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), exploring why membership is worth considering for genealogists and offering guidance on how to begin the application process.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Visit the link in our bio for direct links ---> @branching_out_genealogy_pod

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🎙️ New episode drops tomorrow! After a brief 🎙️ New episode drops tomorrow!

After a brief hiatus, Elizabeth and Tami are back behind the mics with a fresh new episode you won’t want to miss. 👀☕

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🌿 Hey genealogy friends! It’s been a little q 🌿 Hey genealogy friends! It’s been a little quiet here lately, but we’ve got good news: the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast will be back soon! 🎙️✨

Co-host Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal has been out of commission for the past couple of months with a rough illness and a pesky gallbladder that finally had to go. Surgery was a success, and she’s feeling much better now! 🙌💚

Meanwhile, Tami Osmer Mize has celebrated a big family milestone (more on that in the next episode 👀🎉). 

Both co-hosts are excited to jump back in with new stories, updates, and all things genealogy!

Thanks for hanging in there—we've missed you and can’t wait to reconnect soon! 💕

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This is Terry. Tami and her husband rescued him fr This is Terry. Tami and her husband rescued him from a shelter two years ago when he was 7 months old. 

Terry likes long walks on the beach, trying to drink Tami's coffee, and chasing squirrels. 

Tami was told that Terry was a Dalmatian. And he is. Sort of. Terry's DNA test says he's 58% Dalmatian, 32% American Pit Bull Terrier, and 10% American Bulldog. 

The biggest surprise was seeing a 25% (and several 20% & 19%) match within the Ancestry Pet DNA database! Does Terry have a first cousin out there?

Find out more about Terry and his DNA results in our latest episode, "RootsTech Wrap-Up!" Get the link in our bio ---> @branching_out_genealogy_pod 

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NEW EPISODE ALERT: In this episode, co-hosts Eliz NEW EPISODE ALERT:

In this episode, co-hosts Elizabeth and Tami discuss their experiences at the 2025 RootsTech conference, from the Expo Hall to the Forums, what’s new at FamilySearch, and what other industry leaders are up to.

The show begins with a follow-up to Tami’s Ancestry Pet DNA testing and Elizabeth’s FOIA BIRLS request.

Next up are the highlights from RootsTech, followed by a visit with special guest @genaportega Gena Philibert-Ortega, who shares her enthusiasm about the GRIP Genealogy Institute and her passion for reading.

What’s Happening includes news about upcoming events, changes, and scholarship deadlines.

During Tea Time, Elizabeth provides an update on NY Vital Records, and Tami discusses genealogy in the virtual world of Second Life.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Visit the link in our bio for direct links ---> @branching_out_genealogy_pod 

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