Kinnected Roots

Evan Blackwood
  • 5.0 (1)
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Kinnected Roots is a storytelling podcast that explores family history, genealogy, and the rich historical threads that connect us all—especially through the lens of West Virginia. While centered on real stories from the host’s own ancestry, the podcast also delves into non-family figures and events that shaped their lives. From personal legacies to regional lore, Kinnected Roots blends biography, local history, and curiosity to bring the past to life.

Episodes

  1. Jo Blackwood StoryCorp Interview

    07/03/2025

    Jo Blackwood StoryCorp Interview

    Jo Blackwood (83) talks to her daughter-in-law, Julie Blackwood (52), about the “textbook controversy” of 1974 and how it shaped her teaching career.

    35 min
  2. Mary Margaret Grady StoryCorp Interview

    07/03/2025

    Mary Margaret Grady StoryCorp Interview

    Mary Grady (92) talks to her great-nephew Elliott Blackwood (21) about her life, including living on a naval base as a kid during World War II, meeting her partner, and living through both polio and COVID.

    41 min
  • 2 Episodes

About

Kinnected Roots is a storytelling podcast that explores family history, genealogy, and the rich historical threads that connect us all—especially through the lens of West Virginia. While centered on real stories from the host’s own ancestry, the podcast also delves into non-family figures and events that shaped their lives. From personal legacies to regional lore, Kinnected Roots blends biography, local history, and curiosity to bring the past to life.

Information

  • Creator
    Evan Blackwood
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Kinnected Roots