DNA Discoveries

Did you do your DNA test to find out if you’re Irish? If you are like the host, Edward Looney, that’s why he spit in a tube and sent it off to the lab. He ended up finding family he never knew he had. This is a podcast about people who discovered family– parents, brothers, cousins. Listen for heart warming and tear jerking stories about DNA Discoveries that have changed lives.

DNA Discoveries is a society podcast hosted by Edward Looney, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Edward Looney hosts DNA Discoveries, a society show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode 38: Teresa's Story Has a Twist 20 Years Later...

  Apr 14, 202539 minS0

  <p>In this heartfelt episode of DNA Discoveries, Teresa opens up about her decades-long journey to uncover the truth about her biological roots. Adopted as an infant and raised in a loving home, she began searching for her birthmother in her 20s with very little to go on. A chance encounter with a private investigator set in motion a chain of events no one could have predicted.</p> <p>From emotional first meetings to DNA results that raised more questions than answers, Teresa’s story is a powerful reminder of the complexity of identity, the courage it takes to seek th...

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  Episode 37: Jeremy Considers His DNA Discovery a Love Story

  Mar 24, 202558 minS0

  <p>In this deeply moving episode of DNA Discoveries, we unpack an incredible story of childhood trauma, resilience, and unexpected family reunions. Our guest grew up with an absent father, a struggling single mother, and no siblings—always “bracing for impact.” But everything changed in 2019 when his daughters uncovered long-lost siblings in minutes.</p> <p>Through DNA testing, cyber-sleuthing, and a chance encounter at a wedding, he took the leap to connect with his biological family. What started as a search for identity became a powerful love story—one that is healing not just him, but his father, his siblings, and gene...

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  Episode 36: The Secret of Mike's Dad Didn't Go to the Grave

  Feb 3, 202533 minS0

  <p>In this compelling episode of DNA Discoveries, Mike shares his life-changing journey of uncovering a family secret that didn’t go to the grave. Through an autosomal DNA test, he discovered that the man listed on his birth certificate wasn’t his biological father. Mike opens up about the shock, the emotional impact of untold family history, and the bittersweet realization that he could have met his real father if he had known sooner.</p> <p>Listen as he recounts the surprising connections he found within his newfound family, the challenges of processing this revelation, and the unexpected DNA twis...

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  Episode 35: Duane Found His Unwed Mother

  Jan 6, 202541 minS0

  <p>Many decades ago, unwed mothers were sent away to boarding homes and hospitals and ultimately would give their child up for adoption. Duane knew that his biological mother was one of those unwed mothers. In this episode of DNA Discoveries, Duane shares how he went about finding her, the reactions of his adoptive family, and other discoveries he found along the way. </p> <p>Contact Edward and express your interest in sharing your story on an episode:</p> <p>E-mail: dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com<br> Facebook: facebook.com/dnadiscoveriespod<br> Host site: [dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm ](dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm)</p>

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  Episode 34: Karen Kingsbury's Novel, Now Turned Movie, Tells the Story of Unexpectedly Finding Family

  Apr 2, 202414 minS0

  <p>Christian novel writer, Karen Kingsbury has adapted her novel to a feature film, "Someone Like You." It is a story of embryo adoption and how one of the characters finds out the info about her adoption, how she receives it, and how she processes it. It's a story of finding family on the big screen, and it's' in theaters beginning April 2. Check your local listings. </p>

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