The Ninth Series of The Family Histories Podcast began with a trailer on 2nd May 2025, and runs from 6th May with weekly episodes.
The series hears from 7 guests, who tell stories that introduce us a secretive man, researching Romany roots, a heroic fighter, a courageous nun, a defender of faith, a testifying constable, and an incorrigible man.
Series Nine Trailer
Host Andrew Martin and Sándor Petőfi welcome you to Series Nine.
Episode 1: ‘The Secretive’ with Ron Williams
Andrew meets Canadian family historian and author, Ron Williams and hears about his ancestor who lived a secret life under an alias.
Episode 2: ‘The Nun’ with Helen Brooks
Andrew meets family historian Helen Brooks and hears about a brave nun who gave the ultimate sacrifice for a stranger.
Episode 3: ‘The Baptist’ with Gary Stanley
Andrew meets genealogist Gary Stanley, and hears about a Romany woman who is a serial baptist.
Episode 4: ‘The Valiant’ with John Boeren
Andrew meets Dutch genealogist John Boeren and hears about a man with a brave relationship with fire.
Episode 5: ‘The Testifier’ with Robin R. Foster
Andrew meets genealogist and author Robin R. Foster and hears about a testifying constable.
Episode 6: ‘The Steadfast’ with Asad Khabibullin
Andrew meets genealogist Asad Khabibullin and hears about a man who defended his faith in the Republic of Tatarstan.
Episode 7: ‘The Incorrigible’ with Karen Cummings
Andrew meets professional genealogist and owner of Pharos Tutors, Karen Cummings, and hears about an incorrigible man.
Episode 8: The Holiday (Bonus)
Andrew meets some muddy 17th century locals, and is accused of witchcraft when a woman vanishes into thin air.