Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

In this fostering children-themed episode, Corey sits down with Irina Castellano, a dedicated foster parent who has fostered over 80 children throughout her life. Born an expat child and having lived in various countries, Irina brings a wealth of personal experiences and perspectives into her foster journey. This episode dives into her motivations, the challenges, and the rewards of fostering, and...

What if you discovered you had dozens of siblings you never knew existed? In this captivating episode, Corey and Kendall Stulce reconnect with Ryan, who shares their incredible journey of discovering and meeting new siblings conceived by the same donor. Ryan recounts their summer travels, the emotional highs of meeting siblings for the first time, and the challenges of navigating complex family dy...

We're winding down season three of Family Twist with our first musical guest, Rick DellaRatta. Join us for a captivating podcast conversation with virtuoso jazz musician Rick, founder of Jazz for Peace, as he shares his inspiring journey of music, family revelations, and a commitment to harmonizing the world. Episode highlights: A Musical Odyssey: Rick's love for jazz took him on a unique journey...

Reunited Triplets Separated at Birth: A Story of Tears and Laughs No, you're not experiencing déjà vu. A couple of weeks ago we published an episode with triplets separated at birth. But what you don't know is that we recorded that episode twice. Back in June, we spent a little over an hour with Rikki, Jules and Kenny and it was fantastic. But there were some audio snafus and not all the tracks we...

Bonus: Corey Interviewed on SiriusXM Did you know Corey is the published author of two books? Laugh Lines is a collection of comedian interviews, and The Union of The State is the oral history of comedy troupe, The State, that had a sketch comedy show on MTV in the 1990s. Despite the troupe's popularity, The State never toured the country - until now! Eight members of The State are currently touri...

Bonus: NPE's Shocking Discovery In this episode of Family Twist, we welcome Jeremy Bryant, a fellow podcaster, to share his remarkable story. Jeremy's story is a unique and intricate journey that involves family twists, revelations, and a connection to the paranormal. 00:29 - Jeremy's Background Jeremy's upbringing as a typical white suburban American kid. His parents' divorce during his adolescen...

How would you feel if a DNA test revealed you had over a hundred half-siblings? In part two of Amber’s story, Corey and Kendall delve deeper into the world of donor conception and the complex emotions and legal battles that come with it. Amber shares her journey of discovering numerous half-siblings, the challenges of forming new relationships, and her ongoing advocacy for better regulations in th...

What would you do if a simple DNA test revealed that everything you knew about your identity was a lie? In this episode, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Amber Von Moesner to unravel her incredible journey of discovering she was donor conceived. Amber shares her emotional rollercoaster from the moment she received unexpected DNA results to the heartwarming reconnection with her biological fa...

What if you discovered you were a triplet, separated at birth, and had siblings living just miles away? Join Corey and Kendall Stulce as they delve into an extraordinary story with guests Kenny, Ricky, and Jules, who host the podcast "Luke, Who is Your Father?" These triplets, separated at birth, share their emotional journey of discovering each other and reconnecting despite the odds. From the in...

Kendall and Corey talk about seven different significant events from Aug. 11 to Sept. 4, and why we celebrate and remember them.

We were inspired to dig up this interview after we spoke to writer-producer-director Del Shores, creator of "Sordid Lives." This bonus episode is an interview Corey did with the legendary Rue McClanahan, discussing her role as Peggy in the TV series, "Sordid Lives." We hope you enjoy this never-before-published interview. (The audio isn't great as it's a 15-year-old audio recording.)

Sordid Stories with Del Shores Kendall and Corey met when Corey performed in Del Shores' play, "Sordid Lives." We were fortunate enough to befriend Del and share some amazing moments with him and his collaborators, including Leslie Jordan, Ann Walker and Beth Grant. In this episode, Kendall and Del discuss their similarities including growing up in the Southern Baptist church, marrying women and t...

Bob Sorrentino is the adoptive father of two, and the host of the podcast, Italian Genealogy With Bob Sorrentino. Bob always knew his four grandparents all came from Italy, but after a DNA test, he found family he didn't know existed in the country. "Better late than never," is an Italian phrase that sums up Bob's journey. The stories he heard from his new family are too wild to be coincidences. "...

Our guest, Jon Baime, is the writer, producer and director of the documentary, "Filling in the Blanks." After taking a DNA test five years ago, Jon discovered he and his two brothers were the result of donor conception. To process the revelation, Jon decided to make a film, which includes his story, his brothers' stories and several other stories from NPEs (non-paternity event) , who turn out to b...

Jimmy Amisial's life was changed forever. In 2017, he was home in Haiti visiting from the U.S. where he was studying. On New Year's Eve, Jimmy discovered a crowd making a commotion. There was a naked baby, screaming, in a pile of garbage. The people gathered around thought the child was cursed so they wouldn't touch him. The baby was in distress, covered in fire ants. Jimmy saw a precious living s...

Getting to help share Tamika Felder's story is an honor for us. Tamika looked forward to becoming a Mom since she was a young girl playing with her dollies. A cancer diagnosis at age 25 dashed her dream of having a baby. Acts of kindness from strangers helped Tamika's dream finally come true. These former strangers have formed a modern family. We were also thrilled and surprised to hear Stephanie...

How do you rebuild your identity after discovering long-hidden family secrets? Join Corey and Kendall Stulce as they sit down with Robin Schepper, a former White House staffer, adoptive mother, and author, to delve into her remarkable journey of uncovering her biological father's identity through DNA testing. Robin shares her emotional experiences, from navigating her mother's long-held secrets to...

Our guest this episode is Edward De Gangi, author of the book "The Gift Best Given: A Memoir." Ed's family twist arose when he was 70 years old. Ed was adopted as an infant, a private adoption, but he never had a conversation with his adoptive parents about it. He found out when rummaging through his parents things. In 2016, Ed did an Ancestry DNA test out of an interest in ethnicity. Ed's birth f...

What happens when your DNA test reveals unexpected family ties and hidden heritage? In this episode, Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Dayna Foster, who shares her journey of uncovering surprising connections through DNA testing. Despite knowing she was adopted from a young age, Dana's genetic exploration revealed half-siblings and a surprising link to African ancestry. Her story highlights the com...

What would you do if you rediscovered your siblings, and how would you navigate the journey to heal? Reuniting Sisters and Healing Through Writing In this heartwarming episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Barbara Lane, author of "Broken Water." Barbara shares her incredible story of being separated from her 12 siblings at a young age and her relentless search to reunite with t...

What happens when a DNA test reveals that the man you thought was your father your entire life isn't actually your biological dad? NPE Discovering the True Meaning of Nature vs. Nurture In this fascinating episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce are joined by Gene McLeod, who shares his incredible journey of uncovering a life-altering DNA surprise. Gene opens up about his discovery that...

How does a RuPaul's Drag Race star navigate the challenges of adopting children and raising a family? In this heartfelt episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Tempest DuJour, also known as Patrick, to discuss the complexities and joys of becoming a father as a gay man and drag performer. Tempest shares his journey through the adoption process, the obstacles he faced, and t...

In this bonus episode, Kendall and Corey share the story of how they became "crazy" pet people. Happy Father's Day! Father's Day with Kendall and Corey Join the Family Twist family here! Listen, Rate & Subscribe Apple Amazon Google Spotify

What happens when a simple DNA test reveals a family secret that changes your life forever? In this eye-opening episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Michelle Tulier, who shares her compelling journey of discovering a hidden family secret through a DNA test. Michelle reveals how she found out about her half-siblings and her true biological father, the emotional aftermath,...

Corey and Kendall were fortunate to meet the hilarious storyteller and performer Leslie Jordan before his untimely passing. Family was a theme in most if not all of Leslie's live shows. Here is a portion of an interview Corey did with Leslie to promote his show, "Deck Them Halls, Y'all!" Family Nuggets with the Late, Great Leslie Jordan Join the Family Twist family here! Listen, Rate & Subscri...