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The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer

Booking Overview

This is a solo-expert genealogy methodology show led by two professional genealogists, with occasional external guests who bring specialized tools, products, or family-history expertise. Suitable pitches include professional genealogists, genetic-genealogy specialists, archival-records experts, and creators of genealogy research tools; booking difficulty is low because the show has featured an accessible practitioner and product creator rather than only highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 430

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.7k subscribers

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nicoleedyer@gmail.com

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Host

Diana Elder - Professional genealogist and creator of the Research Like a Pro genealogy research method. She is an Accredited Genealogist professional and co-author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide.

Nicole Dyer - Genealogy researcher, educator, and co-author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide. She develops practical research resources and tools, including Airtable templates for organizing genealo...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Demonstrated expertise or substantial hands-on experience in genealogy research, genetic genealogy, historical records, archival research, or genealogy technology. Guests may also be creators of useful genealogy tools or educational resources.
Required Achievements:  
Long-term family-history or genealogy research experience, Creation of a genealogy software tool, research resource, or educational product, Practical expertise applying documentary or genetic evidence to family-history questions

Recent Guest Discussions

Sam Morrison - Treealive, Animated Family-history Visualizations, Historical Maps, Familysearch And Genealogy Software Integrations, Descendant Paths, Wikitree, And Identifying Research Gaps.

Recent Topics

History, Genealogy, Genetic Genealogy, Archival Research, Research Methodology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
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RLP 430: Finding William Henry Kelsey's Naturalization Record in a Utah County Minute Book

October 05, 2026

In this episode of Research Like a Pro, Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer explore the process of finding naturalization records in territorial Utah through a real-life case study. Nicole shares the story of her immigrant ancestor, William Henry Kelsey, who arrived in Utah from England in 1861 and became a citizen in 1877. She details finding his naturalization entry in a Utah County district court minute book presided over by Judge Philip H. Emerson. Diana and Nicole explain how naturalization proc...

RLP 429: Writing a Case Study for Publication - 7 Tips for Success

September 28, 2026

In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, host Nicole Dyer and co-host Diana Elder discuss how to write and publish a genealogical case study. Nicole defines a case study as a methodology-driven piece built around a specific research question, distinguishing it from research reports, proof arguments, genealogies, and ancestor profiles. She highlights major national and regional publications where researchers can find exemplary case studies, including the National Genealogi...

RLP 428: Analysis, Correlation, and Report Writing for Phase 5 of Cynthia's Father

September 21, 2026

In this episode, Nicole and Diana discuss Phase 5, Part 5 of Diana's ongoing research project to identify the biological father of Cynthia (Dillard) Royston. Diana evaluates three specific candidates who drew land in Cass County, Georgia, during the 1832 Gold Lottery: James Dillard of Pulaski County, Joseph B. Dillard of Oglethorpe County, and Tolliver Dillard of Burke County. Nicole outlines the project scope and historical context, highlighting significant record destruction caused by court...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast?

The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast is hosted by Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer. Its publicly listed email is nicoleedyer@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 The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast: nicoleedyer@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast?

The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Demonstrated expertise or substantial hands-on experience in genealogy research, genetic genealogy, historical records, archival research, or genealogy technology. Guests may also be creators of useful genealogy tools or educational resources. Common among recent guests: Long-term family-history or genealogy research experience; Creation of a genealogy software tool, research resource, or educational product; Practical expertise applying documentary or genetic evidence to family-history questions. Recent guests include Sam Morrison.

How hard is it to get booked on The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast?

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

What topics does The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Genealogy, Genetic Genealogy, Archival Research, and Research Methodology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

nicoleedyer@gmail.com

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