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Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & HistoryJonny Perl @DNAPainter chats with the Genealogy GuyDiscover the fascinating story behind dna painter with Jonny Perl, a web developer and genealogist who turned his own dna testing experience into an invaluable tool for family history enthusiasts. In this episode,Jonny shares how dna painter helps users visualize family trees, interpret dna matches, and uncover relationships through powerful features like chromosome mapping, the shared cm project, and the "what are the odds" tool. He also discusses the latest updates, including ancestral trees and the brick walls report, and teases future AI enhancements. plus, learn how dna painter prioritizes privacy—no dna uploads required! tune in now fo...2025-02-0128 min
Jonny Gould's Jewish State169: Survivor: the true story of Ivor Perl's journey through the Holocaust as a boy.Find more from Jonny here.This is Survivor, an animated film created by puppeteer and cartoonist, Zoom Rockman.It's the story of Auschwitz and Dachau survivor, Ivor Perl BEM, based upon his Holocaust memoir, Chicken Soup Under The Tree.The first screening in London took place in November 2024 and you'll hear Ivor and Zoom reflect on the movie and why it's so important.I’ve had the privilege of having a one-to-one conversation with Ivor at his London home, where he shared his harrowing experiences and reflected on the reawakening of an...2024-12-1047 min
Jonny Gould's Jewish State154: Ivor Perl: Auschwitz and Dachau survivor, "I paid a terrible price for being Jewish, but how can I break the chain?"Find the rest of Jonny's podcasts right here.This is Ivor Perl, survivor of Auschwitz and Dachau.Born Yitzchak Perlmutter, in a family of 11 in Mako, Hungary in 1932, Ivor’s youth and education was stolen from him in 1944. His orthodox Jewish childhood was stable enough, but there were always antisemites who slapped and pushed him about on the way to school - but it got far worse during World War II, because the Nazis began targeting Jews in Hungary. In 1944, when he was just 12, Ivor, along with his whole family, were abducted and put...2024-07-0853 min
Unearth the Past: A family history & genealogy podcastS2: Ep1: Unraveling the Mysteries of Your Ancestry with DNA Painter's Jonny PerlSend us a textWE ARE BACK WITH SEASON 2!!! Yes, Michala is back with your favourite family history podcast, and we are kicking off with a bang! Dream of uncovering your family's hidden past? Join us in a captivating conversation with genealogy enthusiast Jonny Perl, the founder of the brilliant DNA Painter website, whose quest for family history was kindled by his mother's tales of her ancestors.Ever wondered how DNA testing can help unearth your roots? We dive into the intriguing world of DNA research, with a focus on DNA Painter...2023-11-2238 min
Backstage with Becca B.Ep. 142 with Producer Jonny PerlOn this episode I talked with Jonny about first discovering his passion for the performing arts, theatre, and playing piano, the first show he saw growing up, who inspires him, how he got involved with the LA theatre community and what makes the LA theatre community so special, where the idea to start recording himself playing the piano for TikTok came from, his favorite person on TikTok who has ever done a duet with him, Tramp Stamp Granny’s and bringing a bit of theatre to the night life in Los Angeles, How To Dance In Ohio coming to Br...2023-10-091h 13
The Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastThe Coverage EstimatorToday's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Coverage Estimator tool at DNA Painter. We discuss the purpose of the tool, some ways to use it, and how to use it. We also share some examples of how we've used it. Nicole shares her Joanna West case and how the coverage estimator showed increased coverage as more test-takers were added. Diana shares how she is using the coverage estimator to track the coverage for all her paternal ancestors in Airtable. Links The Coverage Estimator tool - https://dnapainter.com/tools/coverage/ H...2023-06-2628 min
Journeys into Genealogy podcastDNA Painter with Jonny PerlJonny Perl talks about how he setup DNA Painter and how it can help anyone researching their DNA including people with pedigree collapse and complicated family trees. We discuss chromosomes, tree completeness, what are the odds, the DNA testing companies and much more. 2023-05-1037 min
Time4Coffee1039: What It’s Like Working in Animation Production With Jonny Perl, Cinemation Studios [Main T4C Episode]2022-11-0948 minTime4Coffee1040: Why to Take Professional Risks With Jonny Perl, Cinemation Studios [K-Cup DoubleShot]2022-11-0907 min
Extreme GenesEpisode 386 - Talkin’ DNA: Stories From The Spit, Jonny Perl Talks DNA PainterFisher chats with Brandt Gibson from sponsor Legacy Tree Genealogists. As a long time DNA researcher, Brandt has some remarkable stories that have emerged from his client research. You’ll want to catch these!2021-08-0244 min
Extreme GenesEpisode 386 - Talkin’ DNA: Stories From The Spit, Jonny Perl Talks DNA PainterHost Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. David begins the conversation talking about his recent membership in a society that honors his War of 1812 ancestor. Then, David tells the tale of the rescue of hundreds of glass negatives that were headed to the dumpster in the Boston area. Some date back to the 1860s! Next, it’s one thing to have your crime discovered through the DNA of your cousins… it’s entirely another when you post your OWN DNA and are found! David has the...2021-08-0244 min
Breaking CharacterLeland Frankel & Jonny Perl“Shinbone Theatre Company is a creative collective focusing on immersive, unexpected, and entertaining productions. From group therapy for the undead to high school reunions gone wrong to virtual reality couples therapy, their diverse audience-driven experiences balance cutting satire with interactive storytelling.”https://www.shinbonetheatre.com/2020-10-271h 28The Research Like a Pro Genealogy PodcastUsing Your DNA Results-4 Simple StepsToday's episode of Research Like a Pro is about what you should do with your autosomal DNA results. If you have a huge match list and no idea what to do with it, this episode is for you. We'll go over four steps to help you get started with contacting cousins, noting your relationship, and preparing to use your DNA as evidence for future research projects. Links Understanding and Using Your DNA Results – 4 Simple Steps - by Robin at Family Locket; includes Robin's template for contacting cousin matches The Shared cM Project T...2019-07-0830 minExtreme GenesEpisode 234 - The “DNA Painter” Craze Explained / World War I Widow Talks About Her HusbandFisher visits with Jonny Perl of London about the craze he has pretty much single-handedly created with his site DNAPainter.com. DNA Painter is another amazing tool (it’s free!) that anyone can use to “paint” a representation of their chromosomes with DNA known to be from a particular ancestor or ancestral couple. And it’s ridiculously easy to do!2018-04-3048 minExtreme GenesEpisode 234 - The “DNA Painter” Craze Explained / World War I Widow Talks About Her Husband Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys begin with a follow up to David’s big score… obtaining the World War II memorabilia of a Lambert cousin killed in World War II. David explains a find relating to this material he didn’t even know he had. Then, David talks about a great article on Five Family History Scams To Avoid. (It’s a good heads up!) Then hear the story of a man who discovered he really did have a horse t...2018-04-3048 min