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Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally ToldAuthor: Natalie Zett
"Flower in the River" podcast, inspired by my book of the same name, explores the 1915 Eastland Disaster in Chicago and its enduring impact, particularly on my family's history. We'll explore the intertwining narratives of others impacted by this tragedy as well, and we'll dive into writing and genealogy and uncover the surprising supernatural elements that surface in family history research. Come along with me on this journey of discovery. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Research Starts Talking Back
Episode 148
Thursday, 8 January, 2026
Send us a textWhen Research Starts Talking BackWhat happens when your research doesn’t just sit there quietly… but starts nudging you, whispering, insisting you dig deeper?In this episode, I try something a little different. After sharing my 2025 retrospective, The Search Goes On — Coincidence. Clarity. Resolve., I handed that episode to Google’s NotebookLM—an AI tool many genealogists are exploring—and let it analyze the work.The result? Two AI research companions, Eva and Max (NotebookLM’s AI hosts), listen to my last episode and talk back—analyzing the research, the discoveries, and the questions it raises. What surprised me was where they lingered: accountability, documentation standards, and how historical tragedies are sometimes framed and fixed in place.It’s thoughtful. It’s a little strange. And it’s unexpectedly illuminating to hear your own work reflected back by an algorithm.You’ll also hear me reflect on:provenance—and what gets lost without itpattern recognition and persistencethe messy beauty of family historywhy history is never really “finished”—and why the inquiry must continueCoincidence, clarity, and resolve all make return appearances.What emerges is a case for clear sourcing, shared definitions of casualty, and open access.Resources: The Search Goes On — Coincidence. Clarity. Resolve.NotebookLM Book website: https://www.flowerintheriver.com/ Substack: https://nataliezett.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-z-87092b15/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zettnatalie/ YouTube: Flower in the River - A Family Tale Finally Told - YouTube Medium: Natalie Zett – Medium The opening/closing song is Twilight by 8opus Other music. Artlist
