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Meet Me at the Wall

Doug Marconnet, Anne Goodwin, Betsy Schmiechen

Booking Overview

A narrative history and family-archive series centered on century-old correspondence, ancestry, and the personal stories behind historical events, with external calls and interviews featuring local historians, community figures, relatives, and archive holders. Credible pitch candidates include historians, genealogists, archivists, local-history experts, and descendants with significant family collections or firsthand connections; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible subject-matter experts and personally connected guests rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 22

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 129 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

amrgoodwin@gmail.com

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Host

Doug Marconnet - Co-host of a narrative history podcast focused on family correspondence, ancestry, and historical storytelling.

Anne Goodwin - Creator and co-host whose discovery of hundreds of letters written to her grandmother forms the foundation of the series.

Betsy Schmiechen - Co-host who contributes readings of original letters and family-history material.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Historians, local-history experts, relatives or descendants connected to the archive, and individuals with firsthand knowledge of historical people, places, or family collections.
Required Achievements:  
Professional or community experience documenting local history, Direct family connection to people or correspondence featured in the series, Custody of significant family letters, artifacts, or archival material

Recent Guest Discussions

Rick McGrath - His Uncle's Army Air Corps Letters, Aviation History, Family Artifacts, Recovered Remains, And Rediscovered Correspondence.

John Gurda - World War II Letters, Rationing, Victory Gardens, War-bond Propaganda, Women In Defense Factories, Wartime Mobilization, And The Social And Economic Effects Of The War.

John Gurda - Letters From The World War II Period, The Transition From The Great Depression To Wartime Mobilization, And Economic And Social Dislocation.

Barry Cressman - Titusville During The Great Depression, Local Bank History, WPA Projects, Regional Industry, Tourism, And Memories Of The Family At The Center Of The Archive.

Frank Mountcastle - Memories Of His Mother's Personality, Bay Head Summers, Her Friendship With Fleur, And Family History Connected To The Letters.

Recent Topics

Family History, Genealogy, Correspondence, Local History, Archives

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Meet Me at the Wall
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It's Your Turn! (Season 2 Ep 10)

October 04, 2026

In the season two finale Anne hosts Doug and Betsy as they share family-history finds from archives, trunks, and keepsakes. Drawing on his father's extensive genealogical collection, Doug highlights early-1900s correspondence between his grandparents Joseph Marconnet and Lillie Gray—courtship by letters, family objections, work in mines, and the lead-up to their 1912 marriage.  He also shares snippets from Lillie's diary and his maternal grandfather Hal Patterson's reflective "Pat-o-graphs," ...

Bringing Ancestry to Life (Season 2, Ep 9)

September 20, 2026

This episode features guest Bob Zanotti, who discusses his historical fiction novel Beyond the Copper Horizon, drawn from 40+ years of genealogical research on his great-great-grandfather Domenico. Bob explains how a college trip to Piedmont, Italy made him his family's archivist, leading to years of research in Italy and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, including oral histories and legal records. He describes blending verified facts—like Domenico's cavalry service, immigration timeline, and later...

Meet Cousin Chris! (Season 2, Ep 8)

September 06, 2026

Anne, Doug, and Betsy welcome newly found second cousin Chris (Mimi's grandson), who tracked them down by googling family names after sorting his late parents' belongings. They swap memories of Mimi, her husband Joe, and the Titusville house, discuss family artifacts, and share a joyful wedding-trip letter. The conversation then returns to the unresolved 1947 death of 19-year-old Cornell student Dick Kraffert, reviewing a "Cornell Atomic Shadow Timeline" that links lab work, illnesses, sudden...

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Frequently asked questions

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Meet Me at the Wall
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How do I get in touch with Meet Me at the Wall?

Meet Me at the Wall is hosted by Doug Marconnet and Anne Goodwin. Its publicly listed email is amrgoodwin@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Meet Me at the Wall?

The publicly listed email for Meet Me at the Wall: amrgoodwin@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Meet Me at the Wall have?

Podseeker estimates Meet Me at the Wall reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Meet Me at the Wall?

Meet Me at the Wall typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Historians, local-history experts, relatives or descendants connected to the archive, and individuals with firsthand knowledge of historical people, places, or family collections. Common among recent guests: Professional or community experience documenting local history; Direct family connection to people or correspondence featured in the series; Custody of significant family letters, artifacts, or archival material. Recent guests include Rick McGrath, John Gurda, and John Gurda.

How hard is it to get booked on Meet Me at the Wall?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Meet Me at the Wall cover?

Recent episodes cover Family History, Genealogy, Correspondence, Local History, and Archives. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

amrgoodwin@gmail.com

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