Sunday, September 2, 2018

Cutoff Genes: Episode 18: I Thought That Adoption Was ME


In this episode @joolsjackson travels to Washington wine country to interview her high school friend Betsy.  Betsy is an adoptee who has had her own journey and, with Julie's help, is still having it. In our conversation we reveal how we all have different experiences as adoptees- and they are deeply personal and individualized....and always interesting.

Note- this episode was recorded outdoors close to a tiny airport- and tiny planes...

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Cutoff Genes: Episode 17: Prince Albert In My Tree


@joolsjackson is called out by a pedantic listener- and she loves it

New things happening at 23andme

What is "second rejection"- and why is it a thing?

X marks the spot

Epic Odyssey- the wait is over for the results of a new DNA test

 

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

Cutoff Genes: Episode 16: With A Little Help From My Friends


Doppelgangers, Tall Foreheads and Twin Strangers- oh my!

A walkthrough of @reneecolverts Shared Ancestor Hints

We revisit the case of the Baronet that lost his coronet- thanks to DNA

Gedmatch Jamboree-Part Deux

Episode 17 of @joolsjackson's Epic Odyssey!

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Cutoff Genes: Episode 15: Manage Your Expectations and Please Don't Brag


The mystery has been solved as to the whereabouts of @reneecolvert's DNA results 

Questions answered about default settings on 23andme

Sperm Donor retroactive anonymity law

Tips for reaching out to close family for the first time

AND FINALLY....

Episode 15 of @joolsjackson's Epic Odyssey

 

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Sunday, August 5, 2018

Cutoff Genes: Episode 14: But You've Got This DNA Puppet


@joolsjackson tells us about some stuff that is happening in the world of DNA testing and Genetic Genealogy

What is a Chimera?

It's the first installment of GEDmatch Jamboree- how to use the "one to many" tool

Gerd your loins for Julie's Epic Odyssey Part 14- trust us...

 

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Sunday, July 29, 2018

Cutoff Genes: Episode 14: Ruin My Birthday And I'll Cut You


We learn about a new DNA testing option

How did Price Phillip solve a century old mystery?

18th Century Irish and Scottish/British naming patterns- and a warning about Roman Catholic Parish Registers from Ireland

Listener Questions about multiple Ancestry Trees with supposed facts-but no documentation

Rich once again demonstrates his unending knowledge of 60's and 70's sitcoms

Julie finally meets her elusive biological Father- face to face

 

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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Cutoff Genes: Episode 12: Good For You For Getting Out Of The House


@ReneeColvert has returned and still doesn't have her #AncestryDNA results

What happened when the Government was offered free DNA kits?

Sperm Donor off-spring record holders

#ThreeIdenticalStrangers is a must see for all the people

@mikeloffland shares his remarkable DNA story with us (listen for a tiny dog cameo)

In the Epic Odyssey @joolsjackson begins her journey to meet her paternal family "Down Under"

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