Podcast Episodes
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,...
The Journey of Discovery: NPE, DNA Testing & Family Reunions In episode 42 of the Family Twist podcast, Kendall and Corey introduced you to Ryan, who shared their wild story about discovering more than 70 half-siblings, the product of donor conception. A lot has happened since! In this episode, Ryan shares their captivating story of...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Non Paternal Event: Not a Miracle Baby, Part 2 In Part 2 of our series, we continue Amber van Moessner’s remarkable journey. She discusses connecting with her biological father, building relationships with newfound half-siblings, and the evolution of these connections over time. Amber opens up about the power of open communication within families and how...
Non Paternal Event: Not a Miracle Baby, Part 1 In Part 1 of our two-part episode, Non Paternal Event: Not a Miracle Baby, we delve into Amber van Moessner’s initial discovery of her donor-conceived identity. NPE Amber candidly shares her emotional journey of uncovering the truth, the impact on her family dynamics, and the significance...
Donor Conceived Triplets Separated at Birth “If Rikki is going to lose her Dad, at least she should gain her sisters.” This trio, Kenny, Rikki, and Jules, weren’t just randomly thrown together to host a podcast. Nope. They share a unique bond that sounds straight out of a movie. Spoiler alert: they’re triplets! And not...
Kendall and Corey talk about seven different significant events from Aug. 11 to Sept. 4, and why we celebrate and remember them.