Published Aug 15, 2008 Welcome to the 50th Episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast! The Louise Carousel - Read the Blog GEM:  Profile America August 16, 1862  Birthdate of Amos Alonzo Stagg GEM:  A Little DayDreaming with Genealogy PodcastersThe Genealogy Guys DearMYRTLEBill Puller of the Genealogy Tech Podcast Anna-Karin Shander Mike O'Loughlin of Irish Roots Cafe  GEM: Interview with Tim Russell of the Prairie Home Companion Tim Russel of A Prairie Home Companion radio show Prairie Home Companion's News From Lake Wobegon podcast Tim Russellâs website Listen to Tim on Minnesota's news station, 830 WCCO Radio website where he is the entertainment editor weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m.   Tim and Lily Tomlin on the set of the movie A Prairie Home Companion Profile America â August 20, 1920:   One of the nationâs first radio stations began broadcasting in Detroit    GEM:  Handwriting Analysis with Paula Sassi Alice McManus Genealogy Gems Premium Members are eligible to submit their ancestors handwriting for possible analysis by Paula on the show.  Members should email a handwriting sample, a paragraph telling about the ancestor and why they would like to have the handwriting analyzed, and a photo of the ancestor if itâs available.  Minnesota State Fair Podcast presented by MN Public Radio Minnesota State Fair Website Announce Best Bals Dolls Winner:  Melissa Barker Join the Genealogy Gems Facebook Fan Page Subscribe Today to the FREE Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter for genealogy news & tips, and sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. The Song: The Family Tree featured on this episode is courtesy of the band Venice.  See Venice LIVE at one of the following Concert Dates: