Best Handy Point Podcasts (2025)

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You Can't Put Genie In The Bottle 1:43:33

7d ago1:43:33

1:43:33

This week starts off with some Brownlow chat (6:04), before moving onto the state of St Kilda (21:25) and the Western Buldogs (27:08). Then onto DAZN's take over of Kayo (42:30) before a wrap up of the round and a view of this weekend's games.By Handy Point

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AF-1111: The Little Church Around the Corner, New York City | Postcards from the Past 5:24

19h ago5:24

5:24

Some postcards you flip past quickly. Others make you stop. This one made me stop. It’s not flashy—there’s no massive landmark or postcard-perfect sunset. Just a simple church nestled among a few trees, with a neat little gatehouse and a quiet street. What caught my eye was the caption: The Little Church Around the Corner. That name alone makes you…

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Ted Genoways: How José Cuervo Marked a Turning Point in Mexico’s History 42:13

5d ago42:13

42:13

Journalist Ted Genoways talks to Mark about his book, Tequila Wars: José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico, which is the first biography of Cuervo; about how Cuervo was responsible for the first cartel—and what it was like when cartels were simply business collectives; about how Cuervo saw the future of Mexico; and about why t…

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AF-1110: The Real History of Father’s Day: From 1910 to Today | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:47

9d ago7:47

7:47

Every June, many of us pause to honor the fathers in our lives—the ones who taught us how to change a tire, tied our fishing lines, and maybe even showed us how to be brave in the quietest of ways. But for all the neckties and backyard barbecues, few people know the full story of how Father’s Day came to be. The holiday didn’t spring up as easily a…

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AF-1109: 1925 New York State Census: A Final Glimpse Between the Federal Counts 7:38

10d ago7:38

7:38

The 1925 New York State census holds a prominent place in the lineup of state enumerations. This is not only because it was the last one conducted by the state but also because of the historical moment it captured. Taken just five years before the 1930 federal census, the 1925 enumeration offers researchers a final glimpse of New York families as t…

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AF-1108: 1915 New York State Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 6:53

11d ago6:53

6:53

By the time New York took its 1915 state census, the state was in the midst of dramatic social, political, and demographic shifts. The five years since the 1910 federal census had brought even more industrial growth, continued waves of immigration, and the rise of new housing, labor, and reform movements. Capturing all of this change in the middle …

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AF-1107: Exploring the 1905 New York State Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 8:03

12d ago8:03

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The 1905 New York State census is a cornerstone resource for anyone researching individuals or families who lived in New York at the beginning of the 20th century. Coming just five years after the 1900 federal census and five years before the 1910 federal count, this state census captures a critical snapshot of life during a dynamic and rapidly cha…

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Ari Kolender, Seafood Master 36:43

12d ago36:43

36:43

The chef and author of How to Cook the Finest Things in the Sea talks to Mark and Kate about what to look for when you walk into a fish market—and what to avoid; the myth of "sushi grade" fish; the importance of fish farming; and how to get the crispiest, most delicious fish skin. The Bittman Project is featuring three recipes from Ari Kolender's n…

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Segments 1:42:01

13d ago1:42:01

1:42:01

This week we talk bumps, contracts, narratives and segments.By Handy Point

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AF-1106: 1892 New York Census Records: Filling the Gap Left by 1890 7:01

14d ago7:01

7:01

The 1892 New York census is an essential source for family history researchers working in the late 19th century. With the destruction of the 1890 U.S. federal census, the 1892 state count offers one of the only large-scale snapshots of life during that decade. For anyone tracing New York families through immigration, urbanization, or internal migra…

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AF-1105: Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle and the Lost Point Bridge | Postcards from the Past 5:24

17d ago5:24

5:24

This postcard brought it all back. The steel-gray tones, the Point Bridge stretching across the Monongahela, and Pittsburgh’s unmistakable skyline—narrow, bold, and rising up from the meeting of three rivers. I remember the first time I ever drove through the Fort Pitt Tunnel. You’re surrounded by mountain, nothing but concrete—then suddenly, you b…

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AF-1104: Iowa’s 1925 State Census: A Genealogist’s Goldmine | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:32

18d ago7:32

7:32

Among the many state censuses conducted across the United States, Iowa’s 1925 enumeration stands apart. Genealogists frequently cite it as one of the most detailed and valuable non-federal census records available. What sets it apart is not just the volume of information collected but the nature of that information—specifically, its emphasis on lin…

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Khushbu Shah and the Art of Improvising 25:20

18d ago25:20

25:20

The prolific food writer and cook talks to Mark and Kate about having one foot in two cultures; the auntie whisperer network – or, how Indians in America learned to make do without some of their beloved staples, and how they learned to make do with what was readily available; and why and how the term "fusion" got a dirty rep. Find the recipe for Kh…

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AF-1103: The Value of New York State Census Records for Genealogy 8:26

19d ago8:26

8:26

While most genealogists rely on the federal census as a foundational tool, those researching ancestors in New York State have a distinct advantage. In addition to appearing in the federal census every ten years, New Yorkers were also counted in a robust series of state censuses. These records, taken at regular intervals between federal censuses, of…

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What Are the Drinking Trends on a Cruise Ship? 27:03

19d ago27:03

27:03

Daniela Oancea, Corporate Beverage Manager for Regent and Oceania, talks to Mark and Kate about how growing up in Transylvania prepared her for hospitality life; how trends have changed on cruise ships, from sobriety to liquor preferences; the rise of solo travelers; and where in the world some of her favorite bars are. Subscribe to Food with Mark …

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Snob Adjacent 1:35:29

20d ago1:35:29

1:35:29

Changes at AFL House (4:50), Umpiring issues (7:08), North selling games to the West (15:55) and a quick look at the new draft bidding system (48:50), before looking back at the previous round and ahead to the next.By Handy Point

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AF-1102: Lost in Between: The Missing Pieces of the Census Puzzle | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:13

21d ago7:13

7:13

If you’ve spent any time researching your family history, you’ve probably developed a familiar rhythm. You track your ancestors through the federal censuses, taken every ten years like clockwork. It’s a comforting structure: 1850, 1860, 1870… they show up like old friends, giving you names, ages, occupations, and places of birth. For many researche…

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AF-1101: 10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for June 2025 | Ancestral Findings Podcast 6:33

22d ago6:33

6:33

In this episode, we’re talking about ten meaningful genealogy projects you can take on during June. This time of year brings a lot of opportunities—warmer weather, Father’s Day, family gatherings—and all of it pairs perfectly with digging deeper into your family history. Whether it’s researching summer traditions, hosting a vintage-style picnic, or…

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AF-1100: The Dueling Oaks of New Orleans | Postcards from the Past 3:41

24d ago3:41

3:41

I pulled this one from the stack and couldn’t look away. Moss hangs low in the scene, soft and heavy like it’s weighed down by memory. A quiet glade in City Park, dappled in sunlight—until you notice the duel. Two men, swords drawn, captured mid-motion. The postcard tells us it’s the De Lissau–Le Bouisque duel of 1841. But that’s only the beginning…

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AF-1099: William Rufus DeVane King: The Shortest Tenure, the Deepest Roots 7:37

25d ago7:37

7:37

William Rufus DeVane King was born on April 7, 1786, in Sampson County, North Carolina. His ancestry reached back to some of the earliest European settlers in the Southern colonies. His father, William King, was of Irish descent, with ancestors believed to have emigrated from Ulster to the American colonies in the early 1700s. The King family settl…

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AF-1098: George Mifflin Dallas: The Unheralded Statesman from Philadelphia 7:24

26d ago7:24

7:24

George Mifflin Dallas, who served as the 11th Vice President of the United States from 1845 to 1849 under President James K. Polk, is one of the quieter figures in American history. Though the city of Dallas, Texas, may or may not be named after him, his influence was far greater in his own time than the legacy we associate with his name today. He …

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Hawa Hassan: How Do You Tell More Than a Single Story? 25:34

26d ago25:34

25:34

The author and chef talks to Mark and Kate about how and why her personal experiences have prompted her to share the experiences of others; telling a better story of what it means to be displaced; the most harrowing travel experience she had while working on her latest book, Setting a Place for Us; and where to find the best sushi outside of Japan.…

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The Franchise Doeth Protest Too Much 1:50:43

27d ago1:50:43

1:50:43

Big show this week that starts off with some talk about concussion (5:30) and Alex Pearce's appeal (18:45). The boys then share their mid-season AA teams (39:18), discuss Fraudthorn (53:30), Carlton (59:05), St Kilda (65:40) and the rest of Round 11 (70:20).By Handy Point

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AF-1097: Memorial Day Stories Behind the Sacrifice 8:47

28d ago8:47

8:47

This time of year always stirs up reflection, and not just because summer is starting to peek around the corner. Memorial Day is here—a day that means different things to different people. For some, it’s a long weekend. For others, it’s deeply personal. But beyond the cookouts and parades, there’s a story to tell. A history worth remembering. A rem…

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AF-1096: Early Whaling Days | Nantucket, Massachusetts | Postcards from the Past 4:38

1M ago4:38

4:38

I pulled this card from the stack and instantly felt the spray of seawater and the tension of a harpoon rope straining against the power of something far too large to control. This is no tourist snapshot. It’s a painting—an artist’s concept of a whaling scene, likely imagined from stories passed down, museum displays, or old journal entries. The me…

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AF-1095: Inside the 1960 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 5:52

1M ago5:52

5:52

The 1960 U.S. Census sits just over the horizon, scheduled to be released to the public on April 1, 2032. It’s a highly anticipated snapshot of American life during a time of rapid change: the rise of suburbia, the baby boom cresting, the Cold War in full effect, and the Civil Rights Movement gaining national attention. For genealogists, it promise…

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AF-1094: Inside the 1950 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 9:04

1M ago9:04

9:04

The 1950 U.S. Census is the most recent one released to the public, and it marks the end of an era and the beginning of another. Taken just five years after the end of World War II, it captures a nation in transition—from wartime sacrifice to peacetime prosperity. Suburbs were growing, baby carriages were rolling down sidewalks, and television sets…

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AF-1093: Inside the 1940 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 6:46

1M ago6:46

6:46

The 1940 U.S. Census gives us a remarkably detailed portrait of America just before everything changed. In a few short years, the United States would enter World War II, and millions of lives would be transformed. But in 1940, Americans were still in recovery mode. The Great Depression had taken its toll, but new programs like the New Deal had star…

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The Simpsons: Eating Guacamole Off Seabirds 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

Rob LaZebnik and Jeff Westbrook, co-executive producers on The Simpsons, talk to Mark and Kate about the great joys of writing for Homer; the food-related caveat that got Paul McCartney on the show; Lisa predicting the Trump presidency; and where the inspiration came from for their recent episode—one that focuses on avocados and making fun of pickl…

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Rennasonse Molk 1:42:45

1M ago1:42:45

1:42:45

Lots to get to this week including Jeremy McGovern's future (14:30), James Hird's possible return to Essendon (19:10) and rumblings over Tasmania's first coach (21:50). The boys then turn to round 10 (31:25) and then round 11 (80:45).By Handy Point

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AF-1092: A Day on the Sidewalks of Greenwich Village | Postcards from the Past 5:57

1M ago5:57

5:57

I pulled this one from the box the other day—a postcard that’s more than just a snapshot. It’s a whole afternoon, frozen in place. I’ve looked at it a dozen times now, and I keep finding new things. The light on the red brick, the ivy climbing the walls, the quiet blur of someone mid-stride. It’s not a staged photo. It feels lived in, like if I sto…

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AF-1091: Inside the 1930 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:51

1M ago7:51

7:51

The 1930 U.S. Census captures America in an unsettled moment. The Roaring Twenties were winding down, but the Great Depression was just beginning to take hold. It’s a census taken in the calm before the storm fully broke. A generation that had just emerged from the trauma of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic found itself navigating economic boo…

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AF-1090: Inside the 1920 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:31

1M ago7:31

7:31

We’ve now arrived at the 1920 U.S. Census—the first one taken after the end of World War I. This moment in history holds a lot beneath the surface. If your ancestors were alive during this time, they had just come through a pandemic (the 1918 flu), experienced wartime hardship, and were witnessing a country beginning to shift from rural traditions …

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AF-1089: Inside the 1910 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:24

1M ago7:24

7:24

We’ve made it to the 1910 census, and I have to say, this one feels like a bit of a turning point. If you’ve been following along through each census with me, you’ve probably noticed how much the country has been changing—and how those changes show up in the records. The 1900 census gave us a lot, but the 1910 one steps things up in a way that’s ea…

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AF-1088: Why I Went Back to Paper for Genealogy—and Why You Might Want to Do the Same 6:25

1M ago6:25

6:25

There’s a certain charm to scrolling through digital records at midnight, coffee in hand, uncovering new ancestors with the click of a button. But once you’ve collected a few dozen census pages, probate files, and handwritten family notes, you might start to feel a little… buried. Tabs multiply, download folders fill up, and suddenly, you’re not su…

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Jamila Robinson: The Food World Deserves a Seat at the Table 34:04

1M ago34:04

34:04

The editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious talks to Mark and Kate about how we can—and should—have bigger conversations about food, on par with other entertainment industries; why the best restaurants are like self-portraits; the importance of social courage; and her perfect meal—fried rice and champagne. The Bittman Project is featuring two…

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Retraction Jackson 1:39:46

1M ago1:39:46

1:39:46

All the latest on the Luke Jackson trade story and what it might mean for Freo, all the latest concussion talk, the wrap up of round 9 and what to look forward to in round 10.By Handy Point

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AF-1087: The Story Behind Mother’s Day: Where It Came From and What It Was Meant to Be 7:41

1M ago7:41

7:41

Mother’s Day. For most of us, it’s a Sunday in May marked by greeting cards, flowers, long-distance phone calls, and maybe a brunch reservation you made weeks ago to avoid the rush. It’s a sweet, sentimental holiday—a time to pause and show appreciation for the women who raised us, loved us, and often kept the whole family running quietly behind th…

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AF-1086: Frozen in Time: Last Eskimo Girl | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:37

2M ago7:37

7:37

Few things capture the feeling of summer like a stop at Dairy Queen. Whether it’s a soft-serve cone after a ballgame or a burger on the way home from church, DQ has been stitched into the fabric of American family life for generations. But like so many beloved things from the mid-20th century, the Dairy Queen we grew up with has changed—and one of …

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AF-1085: The La Choza Huts | Postcards from the Past 6:37

2M ago6:37

6:37

I’m holding a postcard today that feels different from most of the others in my collection. It doesn’t show a grand hotel, a busy beach, or a flashy tourist attraction. No, this one shows something quieter—two hand-built huts sitting in the dirt beneath a wide Texas sky. They’re simple. The one on the left looks to be made of thick mud with a thick…

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AF-1084: Inside the 1900 U.S. Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

The 1900 U.S. Census marks the beginning of a new era. It was the first census of the 20th century—and it knew it. By 1900, America had changed dramatically. Cities were growing faster than ever. Immigrants from Italy, Poland, Russia, and other parts of Eastern Europe were arriving in record numbers. The American frontier was nearly closed. Familie…

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A Trip to the Dirty Kitchen with Jill Damatac 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

The writer talks to Mark and Kate about her memoir, Dirty Kitchen; living in the US as an undocumented immigrant for 22 years (and then self-deporting); what it's like to feel rooted in colonial mentality; and a common comforting mechanism of the Filipino immigrant experience. Read an excerpt from Dirty Kitchen at the Bittman Project: https://bittm…

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Ladder Predictor Showcase 1:41:12

2M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

First order of business this week is general business before a discussion of Harley Reid's future and trade value (8:25), then the boys discuss their super accurate ladder predictions (18:50). The Adelaide v Carlton games gets a look (27:00) as does the Freo v Sint Kilda game (33:05). Then follows the rest of Round 8 (51:05) and a look ahead to Rou…

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AF-1083: Navigating the 1890 Census Gap | Ancestral Findings Podcast 6:31

2M ago6:31

6:31

The 1890 census may be gone, but your ancestors aren’t. This worksheet aims to help you rebuild the missing years—one clue at a time. Whether your ancestors were settling in a new state, welcoming children, remarrying, or passing on, they left traces in other records. This worksheet gives you a place to follow those trails, ask the right questions,…

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AF-1082: Inside the 1890 Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 9:06

2M ago9:06

9:06

The 1890 U.S. Census is one of the most heartbreaking gaps in American records. It leaves a missing chapter for family historians—twenty years between 1880 and 1900 when so much changed. Children grew up and left home, elders passed on, families relocated, and new generations were born. But the record meant to capture it all is mostly gone. The sto…

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AF-1081: South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island: Postcards from the Past 4:51

2M ago4:51

4:51

I really love looking at and collecting postcards—especially vintage postcards. Here at Ancestral Findings, I’ve collected thousands and thousands of them over the years. People have sent me postcards from their hometowns, old pictures of places that meant something to them, and scenes from all across the country—and it’s been exciting to receive e…

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AF-1080: Mastering the 1880 Census for Family Historians | Ancestral Findings Podcast 7:13

2M ago7:13

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The 1880 census is one of my favorite records—not just because of what it tells us, but because of what it helps us feel. This is the first census where we can see families take shape on paper. For the first time, we know how everyone in the household is related to each other. We can watch grandparents living with grown children, sons-in-law starti…

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Yes, Dan Levy Really Is That Great 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

A revisiting of a beloved episode from two years ago. Mark and Kate talk to the incomparable actor about finding comedy in a "soft" place, eating like a goldfish, love of family, and his disdain for cooking (but not eating). Get the recipe for Classic Levy Family Egg Salad on the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/classic-levy-famil…

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AF-1079: Inside the 1880 Census | Ancestral Findings Podcast 9:27

2M ago9:27

9:27

When people talk about the U.S. Census, most think of it as just a headcount. But by 1880, the census had become something far more powerful. It wasn’t just about population totals or determining how many representatives each state should send to Congress—although that was still its constitutional purpose. The 1880 census was the most detailed snap…

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Reverse Mozz Off 1:38:21

2M ago1:38:21

1:38:21

Henry returns and joins Brendawg and James to discuss the developments with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Paul Curtis at the tribunal (7:55), coaching skuttlebut (20:15), and then all the takes from Round 7 (25:48) before looking at the round ahead.By Handy Point

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