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Trekking the National Frontier Trails: A Chat with Melissa Brown
Apr 21, 2026
29m 02s
Tracing Ancestors Who ‘Went West’: Hidden Records Along the Trails
Apr 21, 2026
29m 02s
Beyond Secrets: Diaries with Angie Rodesky
Apr 8, 2026
28m 48s
Citizens and Nationals: Researching Overseas Territories
Mar 25, 2026
19m 21s
MGC Memory Lab: A Chat with Chelsea Clarke
Mar 8, 2026
25m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/21/26 |  Trekking the National Frontier Trails: A Chat with Melissa Brown✨ | genealogywestward migration+4 | Melissa Brown | National Frontier Trails Museum | Independence, Missouri | genealogymigration+4 | — | 29m 02s | |
| 4/21/26 | Tracing Ancestors Who ‘Went West’: Hidden Records Along the Trails | Let us know what you think! Episode Overview Hittin’ the Bricks with Kathleen is the genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers, focusing on how place, movement, and records intersect. In this episode, host Kathleen Brandt speaks with Melissa Brown from the National Frontier Trails Museum about why Independence, Missouri became a primary jumping-off point for westward migration—and how that context changes real genealogy research. Together, they show how to move from famil... | 29m 02s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  Beyond Secrets: Diaries with Angie Rodesky✨ | genealogydiaries+3 | Angie Rodesky | — | — | genealogydiaries+5 | — | 28m 48s | |
| 3/25/26 |  Citizens and Nationals: Researching Overseas Territories✨ | overseas territoriesPuerto Rico+4 | — | U.S. Constitution | Puerto RicansOakland, California+1 | Puerto Ricovoting rights+4 | — | 19m 21s | |
| 3/8/26 |  MGC Memory Lab: A Chat with Chelsea Clarke✨ | genealogymemory preservation+4 | Chelsea Clarke | Midwest Genealogy Center | — | genealogymemory lab+4 | — | 25m 22s | |
| 2/22/26 |  One-Place Studies: Meet Denise Cross✨ | genealogyone-place study+3 | Denise Cross | — | — | genealogyone-place study+3 | — | 29m 02s | |
| 2/10/26 |  Quantum Genealogy: Method versus Metaphor✨ | genealogyquantum genealogy+3 | — | Quantum Genealogy | — | genealogyquantum genealogy+3 | — | 16m 26s | |
| 1/19/26 |  New Year: Old Ancestors, New Eyes✨ | genealogylocal history+3 | — | — | — | genealogyfamily history+3 | — | 16m 45s | |
| 1/6/26 |  Military: The French, the British and the Indians✨ | genealogylocal history+3 | — | — | — | French and Indian Wargenealogy+4 | — | 26m 24s | |
| 12/14/25 |  Serial Killers And Family Trees✨ | genealogyserial killers+3 | — | killer.cloudlinktr.ee/hittinthebricks+1 | — | genealogyserial killers+3 | — | 20m 04s | |
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| 12/5/25 |  The Season of Giving✨ | givingsupport+3 | — | TracingAncestors.orgYouTube | — | givingsupport+3 | — | 0m 43s | |
| 11/25/25 | Every Soldier Has a Story: Civil War Veteran Returns Home | Let us know what you think! We close the loop on the life of Civil War Veteran Joseph Chedester, whose ashes were left unburied for a century and whose honors finally reached his second great-granddaughters. The Final Salute The Eternal Valor Network, a Tracing Ancestors Project (501c3) Original Final Salute, Des Moines Oct 2024; Kathleen Receiving Veteran Chedester's burial flag for unknown family Full Video 14 Nov 2025, KCCI 9 News, Iowa, Ben Kaplan Honoring Iowa Veterans Descendants ... | 12m 10s | ||||||
| 10/26/25 |  American Archives Month: Paper Trails and Hidden Tales | Let us know what you think! We celebrate American Archives Month with ways to get more treats than tricks when using using national, state, and local archives on your brick wall. This episode is a celebration of the archivists, collections and forgotten files that keep our family histories alive. Do you have genealogical questions for Kathleen? Drop us a line at hitting the bricks at gmail.com and let us know Support the show Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for y... | 17m 34s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 |  Secrets of Probate: Hiding in Plain Sight | Let us know what you think! We unpack how end of life records like probate, wills and testaments can be the undoing of even the most stubborn brickwall. Stacey Janssen and Jeremy Keel of Janssen Estate Probate & Elder Law demystify the legal jargon of wills, probate and guardian records. Do you have a genealogical question for Kathleen? Drop us a line at hitting the bricks at gmail.com and let us know. Support the show Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop ... | 30m 44s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 |  School Records Hold Family Secrets | Let us know what you think! School records dating back to the 1700s can break through genealogical brick walls by providing detailed information about individuals and families that may not exist in other historical documents. Support the show Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: @HTBKRB with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bri... | 20m 31s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 |  Tell Me a Story Program: A Chat with Emily | Let us know what you think! Emily Wildhaber from Midwest Genealogy Center joins us to discuss their "Tell Me a Story" program that preserves family stories through oral history. For more information visit: Tell Me a Story from Mid-West Genealogy Center Support the show Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: @HTBKRB with Kathleen John and Chewey video record... | 24m 28s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 |  GenealogyKC: A Chat With Ashley & Lauri Jean | Let us know what you think! Hittin' the Bricks welcomes Lauri Jean Swett and Ashley Arnett to discuss the upcoming Genealogy KC conference on August 23, 2025. Listen in as Lauri Jean and Ashley share topics and more about this free hybrid event. Registration: genealogykc.org Lauri Jean Swett Genealogy by Lauri Jean Support the show Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, ... | 24m 45s | ||||||
| 7/27/25 |  MoSGA with Michelle: The Family Business Researcher | Let us know what you think! Michelle Spencer, the family business researcher, shares details about the upcoming Missouri State Genealogical Association (MOSGA) conference on August 8-9. MoSGA Conference: Register at mosga.org for the conference on August 8-9 at the Missouri State Archives in Jefferson City. Registration is just $55 for non-members, $50 for members. https://www.mosga.org/ Check out Michelle's business: Combines genealogical expertise with historical context, particularly focu... | 26m 42s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 |  Tracing Diseases: Epidemics Shaped Our Family Trees? | Let us know what you think! Medical mysteries lurking in your family tree might hold the key to understanding sudden disappearances, unexplained relocations, or clusters of deaths among your ancestors. When traditional genealogy methods hit a wall, epidemic research could breakthrough those brick walls. Ready to uncover the medical history hiding in your family tree? Email hittingthebricks@gmail.com to request one of our DNA test kit giveaways (Free pickup in Kansas City or $10 shipping else... | 21m 38s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 |  Pursuing Your German Past: A Chat With Sue Schlichting | Let us know what you think! Ever wondered what secrets your German ancestors might be hiding? You're not alone. 44 million Americans claim German heritage, making Germans the largest immigrant group in United States history. Join us with expert Sue Schlichting, founder of Pursuing Your Past, for tips and resources to uncover your German ancestors. Pursuing Your Past FamilySearch Research Wiki #germangenealogy #midwest #Lindsborg #Volhynian #Germans #kansas Support the show Be sure to bo... | 24m 24s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 |  Weston History: BAAC to the Future by Way of the Past | Let us know what you think! Listen in as we speak with Angela Hagenbach and Vincent Bell about keeping Weston MO, history alive. FREE EVENT The 5th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee will be held on June 14th at Weston Red Barn Farm The BAAC sponsors projects including a Black Heritage mural, monuments, and the annual Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee Founded by Angela Haggenbach, the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign uncovers the rich and obscured African American history of Weston, Missouri. Ja... | 38m 08s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 |  Unraveling Forensic Genealogy With Juli Whittaker | Let us know what you think! Unlock the secrets of forensic genealogy in this episode of Hittin’ the Bricks with Kathleen! Genealogist Julie Whittaker specializes in military repatriation, mineral rights, and the legal complexities that shape this growing field. Whether you're curious about how forensic genealogy solves cold cases, supports legal claims, or connects families to long-lost ancestors, Julie shares real-world insights from her work with attorneys, specialized projects, and b... | 27m 04s | ||||||
| 5/8/25 |  Ancestors' Financial Footprints: Meet Heather Jenkins | Let us know what you think! Are you underutilizing Tax Records? Tax records offer genealogists a treasure trove of information beyond just confirming where ancestors lived. They reveal financial circumstances, family relationships, and even marriage dates. They provide us with associates, lifestyles, and community. Tax Records are a key resource to leaping over that Brickwall. Heather Jenkins, president of the Johnson County Genealogical Society and Heartland Chapter of APG, specializes... | 27m 12s | ||||||
| 4/21/25 |  Patriots vs. Loyalists: Revolutionary Discoveries | Let us know what you think! Revolutionary War research presents unique genealogical challenges, as records are scattered across multiple countries and unconventional sources. Kathleen answers audience questions from her recent presentation, explaining why ancestors vanish from Revolutionary War records. For presentation handouts and slides from Kathleen's April 12th presentation "From Muskets to Manuscripts," visit linktr.ee/hittinthebricks Support the show Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/h... | 25m 32s | ||||||
| 4/4/25 |  Hidden Identity: Women's History & Irish American Heritage | Let us know what you think! Most family trees contain unexpected branches, but few conversations address the complex relationship between Irish American and African American heritage as candidly as our latest episode. a3Geanealogy blog Support the show Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: @HTBKRB with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. ... | 22m 48s | ||||||
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