For older, conservative, tech newbies who don't mind constant bragging & racist apologia
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“Some good genealogy tips, but the negatives outweigh that.
Cooke spends far too much time on sharing praise she's received, as well as on shilling her premium membership and products.
The tech tips she offers are geared to newbies who don't know and can't figure out relatively simple computer/mobile computing techniques. The explanations are long-winded and laborious to others.
Also, the conservative slant is off-putting. Apparently virtually every reader submission to her poetry solicitation is from a listener whose family tree consists entirely of holier-than-thou, hard-working, (Christian)God-fearing, small town/rural saints.
And I find it very suspicious that every single listener agreed with her edit that information that would indicate the racism of an ancestor be omitted from the record, despite it coming from a reliable friend or relative who knew the ancestor well. She claims the info must be dismissed as hearsay, though she encourages receding other info that is just as much hearsay
Her other justification for omitting such reports from the record is that it's unfair to apply today's standards to people of the past. Yet, she fails to note that one could include the information without judgement. Seems to me she just doesn't want racist behavior and attitudes mentioned, even though I by her own admission these were common in the past.
Again, she is entitled to her opinion, but not to present it as gospel with with no one disagrees.”Read full review »
kar_mc1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/16
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“Great, informative genealogy content. One suggestion to make it even more enjoyable: consider filtering your finished audio through a De-esser before publishing. There are a lot of high-pitched, hissy, sibilant S’s that are hard on the ears. Signed, a fellow podcast professional”
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08/12/22
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“This is a wonderful and inspiring podcast. After listening I found myself wanting to clear my desk and get out my genealogy research. The time saving tips and suggestions for using the internet are perfect for beginners and experienced genealogists. It is like having your own private teacher. ...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
04/25/07
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“There is nothing I love more than Genealogy. Well, I love Podcasts almost as much. Genealogy Gems has brought my two favorite hobbies together! I am loving every episode and can't wait to try out some of these Gems!”Read full review »
LeiAsh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/19
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