While podcasting is a fairly new medium, like all other areas of the Internet it is growing at lightning speed.  Considering that Genealogy ranks second only to Gardening as America's favoriate hobby, it's no wonder that family history podcasts are popping up.  As the choices grow larger, it will become increasingly important to spend your listening time on the best of the best.  Fascinating content, good sound quality, and expert knowledge are just some of the criteria for selecting a podcast.

The Genealogy Gems Podcast meets all these criteria - and yet it goes much further.  Launched in February of 2007, Genealogy Gems has soared toward the top of the genealogy podcast list.  A quick look at the reviews found on the podcast's iTunes page tell the story...

“Great site!!  I LOVED this podcast!!  I listened to all 9 episodes today while at work.  I love that they’re short, but they’re packed full of great ideas and ways to do research that I hadn’t thought of.  Thank you for creating this podcast and keep on doing more!!” 
Review in Itunes by Notjo…

“Great podcast!  Lisa is fun, the podcast is great.  Very informative and entertaining.  She has a great voice and I learn so much from her.  Keep up the good work.  Thank you!” 
Review in Itunes by “Clysandrou”

“So many reasons to like this podcast!  I’m no newcomer to genealogy research and computers, but I’ve learned a lot from Genealogy Gems in just the first 10 episodes (I’m catching up!) Lisa Louise Cooke really knows what she’s doing, no doubt about it.  She also does a great job of presenting these “gems”, and her engaging style makes these podcasts a joy to listen t.  Keep some paper handy while listening – you’ll most likely be taking notes.” 
Review in Itunes by “StuckAtWork”

However, the real test is not just what listeners say, but what the competition says.  Bill Puller of the Genealogy Tech Podcast also gives Genealogy Gems praise:

“Lisa has a great presentation style and provides some great information on researching more efficiently. Please check out Lisa’s Genealogy Gems Podcast, it is well worth the time.” And “ Lisa is one of the newest genealogycasters and she does an outstanding job of giving out research tricks and techniques that you may not have thought about.” 
Bill Puller, Host of the Genealogy Tech Podcast

This is high praise indeed as Bill's podcast is also ranks high on our list.  While Bill focuses on the technology side of genealogy, Lisa has a flair for innovative research techniques and creative family history displays.  If you want to cover all your bases, both are required listening!

The Genealogy Gems Podcast can be subscribed to through iTunes or through the Genealogy Gems website.  Subscription is the key to keeping abreast of new episodes.  And Lisa offers the added bonus of a free monthly newsletter available through her website as well.

All in all, Genealogy Gems is setting the standard for the future of independent genealogy broadcasting.  It is not to be missed.