Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen
A "brick-wall" DIY genealogy podcast that features your questions and Kathleen Brandt's answers. She wants your stories, questions, and “brick walls”. But be ready to add to your "to-do" list. As Kathleen always says, this is a Do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “I'll show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.”
Maybe, you have no idea where to start searching for an ancestor. Or, perhaps you want to know more about your family folklore. Host Kathleen has 20 years in the industry and is the founder of a3genealogy. She's able to dispense genealogy research advice and encouragement in understandable terms that won't get you lost in genealogy jargon. Along with her husband and co-host, John, she helps you accomplish "do-it-yourself" research goals, learn some history, and have a bit of fun along the way. Light-hearted and full of detailed info, Hittin' the Bricks is your solution for your brick-wall research problems.
Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen
Genealogy, Gratitude, & Giving Back: Celebrate With Us
Check out this Link: Eternal Veteran Network -What Impact Will This Donation Have?
What if the holiday season is just a lens into a richer, more complex history? Kathleen and I share heartfelt gratitude to all our listeners. We reminisce about the laughs, learning, and connections formed throughout our podcasting journey. This episode is not just about reflecting on what we've accomplished this year but also about looking forward to the exciting giveaways and surprises we have in store for you as a token of our appreciation.
We're also thrilled to introduce the Eternal Valor Network, an initiative by Tracing Ancestors dedicated to uniting community organizations that make it their mission to honor "forgotten veterans." Join us as we celebrate this passion project and the friendships we've cultivated along the way.
As we wrap up this year, we look forward to the new adventures and stories that lie ahead in our journey.
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: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials.
Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.
Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!
Hey everybody, it's your humble hubby host. You know, kathleen always says that as genealogists, we have to have an unflinching eye when it comes to learning, understanding and acknowledging our history. As Americans and as we've learned over the years, what we learned about Thanksgiving as kids is difficult to square with what we know about the actual events that occurred. However, being thankful doesn't require a holiday. Events that occurred, however, being thankful doesn't require a holiday. Every episode we end by thanking our guests and, of course, chewy Chewbacca Brandt for his unwavering lack of interest in everything we're doing. But as we wrap up this year, kathleen and I also want to thank you, our listeners, for your questions, your downloads and spreading the word about our little podcast.
Speaker 2:And so we want to remind you of our year-end giveaways. All you have to do is subscribe to Linktree Hittin' the Bricks, that's L-I-N-K-T-R dot E-E slash Hittin' the Bricks, and you'll be entered to receive the MyHeritage Complete Package for November or December. That's a $300 value.
Speaker 1:You love saying that, don't you? Well, yes, kathleen, yes, I do.
Speaker 2:But, john, that's not all. I am clearing out remaining DNA kits from Ancestry, and so if you are not chosen for the MyHeritage Complete Package, you will be eligible for an Ancestry DNA kit.
Speaker 1:That's a $99 value.
Speaker 2:Yes, john, it is. We also have a one-year subscription for Legacy Family Tree webinars a $50 value.
Speaker 1:But they have to subscribe to Linktree, hittin' the Bricks right, right and there's no cost, right?
Speaker 2:That is right, john. This is our way of saying thank you for listening in 2024. And we wish you a wonderful end of the year, full of family, friends and, of course, re-listening to your favorite episodes of Hitting the Bricks with Kathleen.
Speaker 1:It's totally free. You know, kathleen, you're right. We are in the season of giving, and so, while we're giving thanks, I want to mention the Eternal Valor Network. This is a new Tracing Ancestors initiative, that's a consortium committed to honoring those men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country our veterans.
Speaker 2:That's right, John. This year we learned there are literally hundreds of veteran remains that go unclaimed. Evn, the Eternal Valor Network, mission is to connect people and businesses to make sure that veterans and their families receive the honor and dignity they deserve.
Speaker 1:Getting them to a place of rest seems the least we can do, given what they gave for us.
Speaker 2:Absolutely. Spring, we'll be having our first seminar and we already have a wonderful line of speakers, including the Nate Strovers of the Final Salute, michelle Cook and Riley Sutherland of the Missouri USCT Salus Populi Project and Lori Burdock Miller of Redbird Research, a military researcher and genealogist from the National Archives in St Louis.
Speaker 1:But that's not totally free, and so if you are in a position and wish to donate to the Eternal Valor Network, you can visit tracingancestorsorg and click on the very first donate button. Your donations will help us expand our reach and continue this mission, one remembrance at a time.
Speaker 2:John, I have so much to be grateful for this year. Like every year, I've really enjoyed the podcast, working with you, meeting some of our listeners and being able to pass on some really nice things from our sponsors Me too.
Speaker 1:We joke around a lot, but I really am grateful we get to work together and for the people we've met, and I'm also really proud of the work that Tracing Ancestors is doing.
Speaker 2:So, John, is there anything else?
Speaker 1:I don't think so. Chewy, do you have anything to add? Oh, of course. Thank you, and happy holidays from Chewy and your humble hubby host.
Speaker 2:And my deepest thanks to every one of you. Thank you so much for your support. I can't wait to get started on a whole new year of hitting the bricks with Kathleen. I think that's good.
Speaker 1:And I'm proud of you. You didn't even mention your blog.
Speaker 2:Let me take a minute to mention it.
