The second series of The Family Histories Podcast arrived on global streaming with a trailer released on 26th October 2021, followed by the series running guest episodes until 14th December. A bonus episode was aired on 15th February 2022.
Episodes discussed topics including; naval history, Jewish research, the Mafia, the American Revolution, one-place and one-name studies, crime, the Soviet Secret Service, and World War One.
As usual, each guest shared their own current research brick wall, in a hope that one of our listeners can help them find that clue to break it down.

Episode 1: ‘The Tailor’ with Ruth Bramley
Andrew meets his friend and former-colleague, Ruth Bramley, and hears about her Jewish ancestor at the heart of a community.

Episode 2: ‘The Granddaddy’ with True Lewis
Andrew meets family historian and Black Pro Gen co-host, True Lewis, and hears about her beloved formerly enslaved granddaddy.

Episode 3: ‘The Swindler’ with Nathan Dylan Goodwin
Andrew meets genealogy-crime author Nathan Dylan Goodwin, and hears about his treasure looting ancestor.

Episode 4: ‘The Pimp’ with Justin Cascio
Andrew meets family historian and mafia family historian, Justin Cascio, and hears about how his ancestor ended up in a maximum security prison.

Episode 5: ‘The Noble’ with Marina Brizhatova
Andrew meets professional genealogist Marina Brizhatova, and hears about a man forced to lead a secret life under Soviet rule.

Episode 6: ‘The Captain’ with Steve Jackson
Andrew meets genealogist, one-name and one-place historian, Steve Jackson, and hears about his relative’s swashbuckling adventure alongside Admiral Nelson.

Episode 7: ‘The Sapper’ with Emma Jolly
Andrew meets author and professional genealogist, Emma Jolly, and hears about her ancestor’s travels during World War One.