web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:24:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/tags/family Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic Stories of Finding Family Edward Looney 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. no dna, ancestry dna, 23andMe, dna testing, finding family, genetic geneaology Edward Looney edwardlooneybooks@gmail.com https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/ken 4604a57d-85cd-4b60-88cd-ff0bda724caa Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Ken shares his adoption story on this episode of DNA Discoveries and reveals a shocking fact he didn't know until he began this process. 44:15 no Ken shares his adoption story on this episode of DNA Discoveries and reveals a shocking fact he didn't know until he began this process. dna, mother, son, family, story, adoption, Ken shares his adoption story on this episode of DNA Discoveries and reveals a shocking fact he didn't know until he began this process.

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]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/mikesdiscovery c4d8f0f3-d7b6-4ea8-8372-430f05a40fe6 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Mike knew from early on that he was adopted. Not knowing anything about his family health history, he looked for information about his biological family the old fashioned way in the 1990's. His discovery of information didn't stop then, because the technological advancements with DNA and its popularity, allowed him to discover much more in recent years. 30:01 no Mike knew from early on that he was adopted. Not knowing anything about his family health history, he looked for information about his biological family the old fashioned way in the 1990's. His discovery of information didn't stop then, because the technological advancements with DNA and its popularity, allowed him to discover much more in recent years. dna, 23 and me, ancestry dna, family, stories, relatives, biological dad, sister, finding family, biological mom, adoption Mike knew from early on that he was adopted. Not knowing anything about his family health history, he looked for information about his biological family the old fashioned way in the 1990's. His discovery of information didn't stop then, because the technological advancements with DNA and its popularity, allowed him to discover much more in recent years.

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]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/familyresearch 93956468-b6f2-4ac6-8c84-3c20190d2a20 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Ed had a passion for family genealogical research. He wanted to know everything about his family. When his father took a DNA test, a new mystery presented itself, and his passion for family research became genetic genealogy. Being quite the sleuth, Ed was able to identify his father's biological dad, and this new family welcomed both Ed and his dad into their clan. 54:41 no Ed had a passion for family genealogical research. He wanted to know everything about his family. When his father took a DNA test, a new mystery presented itself, and his passion for family research became genetic genealogy. Being quite the sleuth, Ed was able to identify his biological grandfather, and this new family welcomed both Ed and his dad into their clan. dna, ancestry dna, genetic genealogy, Ancestry DNA, finding family, biological dad, biological grandpa Ed had a passion for family genealogical research. He wanted to know everything about his family. When his father took a DNA test, a new mystery presented itself, and his passion for family research became genetic genealogy. Being quite the sleuth, Ed was able to identify his biological grandfather, and this new family welcomed both Ed and his dad into their clan.

]]> Ed had a passion for family genealogical research. He wanted to know everything about his family. When his father took a DNA test, a new mystery presented itself, and his passion for family research became genetic genealogy. Being quite the sleuth, Ed was able to identify his biological grandfather, and this new family welcomed both Ed and his dad into their clan.

]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/photomystery 8abec62d-b518-4f19-9cd8-3be502663efd Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Brandy learned at a young age her dad wasn't her dad, and that the mystery man in a vacation photo was her biological dad. She struggled to identify the man, but with lots of help and perseverance, she now knows his name and connected with a sister. 1:00:29 no Brandy learned at a young age her dad wasn't her dad, and that the mystery man in a vacation photo was her biological dad. She struggled to identify the man, but with lots of help and perseverance, she now knows his name and connected with a sister. dna, 23andme, ancestrydna, family, stories, relatives, biologicaldad, sister, findingfamily Brandy learned at a young age her dad wasn't her dad, and that the mystery man in a vacation photo was her biological dad. She struggled to identify the man, but with lots of help and perseverance, she now knows his name and connected with a sister.

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]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/nina 261518f7-7ea3-4b21-8d08-32760ccd4cae Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Nina Manzare was told at a young age that the man she called dad wasn't really her father. It wasn't until taking a DNA test that she confirmed that was true. Her search led her to discover half-siblings which paved the way to her becoming complete by finding her dad. 25:58 no Nina Manzare was told at a young age that the man she called dad wasn't really her father. It wasn't until taking a DNA test that she confirmed that was true. Her search led her to discover half-siblings which paved the way to her becoming complete by finding her dad. dna, mother, daughter, family, story, reunion, dad, biological, father, siblings, ancestry, 23andme, myheritage Nina Manzare was told at a young age that the man she called dad wasn't really her father. It wasn't until taking a DNA test that she confirmed that was true. Her search led her to discover half-siblings which paved the way to her becoming complete by finding her dad.

]]> Nina Manzare was told at a young age that the man she called dad wasn't really her father. It wasn't until taking a DNA test that she confirmed that was true. Her search led her to discover half-siblings which paved the way to her becoming complete by finding her dad.

]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/chera 172efc8d-9e96-4c80-be7d-415508ac71c3 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Edward Looney interviews Chera who shares about her discovery of her half-sister and how they accidently surprised their biological father with the news on his birthday. 24:13 no Edward Looney interviews Chera who shares about her discovery of her half-sister and how they accidently surprised their biological father with the news on his birthday. dna, mother, daughter, family, story, reunion, father, biological, ancestry, half-sister Edward Looney interviews Chera who shares about her discovery of her half-sister and how they accidently surprised their biological father with the news on his birthday.

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]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/kenny 4e09b229-19ec-4f3a-88b0-c34e97f89c3d Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Kenny was in his twenties and the first year of his marriage when after hearing a sermon at his church about family and identity that he knew he wanted to find his birth family. Little did he know that God already was working on the heart of his birth father. Kenny's story will fill the listener with wonder and awe. 48:32 no Kenny was in his twenties and the first year of his marriage when after hearing a sermon at his church about family and identity that he knew he wanted to find his birth family. Little did he know that God already was working on the heart of his birth father. Kenny's story will fill the listener with wonder and awe. dna, family, story, reunion, adoption, birthfamily, Kenny was in his twenties and the first year of his marriage when after hearing a sermon at his church about family and identity that he knew he wanted to find his birth family. Little did he know that God already was working on the heart of his birth father. Kenny's story will fill the listener with wonder and awe.

]]> Kenny was in his twenties and the first year of his marriage when after hearing a sermon at his church about family and identity that he knew he wanted to find his birth family. Little did he know that God already was working on the heart of his birth father. Kenny's story will fill the listener with wonder and awe.

]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/pennyk 79d17448-425a-48f9-beb5-5591d6ea3ccb Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Penny Kinsey grew up as an only child until she discovered her biological father and his children. 14:15 no Penny Kinsey grew up as an only child until she discovered her biological father and his children. She shares her story of discovery and the relationships that have followed. dna, mother, daughter, family, story, reunion Penny Kinsey grew up as an only child until she discovered her biological father and his children. She shares her story of discovery and the relationships that have followed.

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]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/tdean 24d73a43-c113-49e7-b658-8c9ca5808499 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney full Edward Looney Tiffany Dean was separated from her mother at the age of two and later in her life she learned the name of her mother. A few months ago she decided to search for her mom. This is the story of a mother-daughter reunion. 46:08 no Tiffany Dean was separated from her mother at the age of two and later in her life she learned the name of her mother. A few months ago she decided to search for her mom. This is the story of a mother-daughter reunion and what led to that life-changing moment. dna, mother, daughter, family, story, reunion Tiffany Dean was separated from her mother at the age of two and later in her life she learned the name of her mother. A few months ago she decided to search for her mom. This is the story of a mother-daughter reunion and what led to that life-changing moment.

]]> Tiffany Dean was separated from her mother at the age of two and later in her life she learned the name of her mother. A few months ago she decided to search for her mom. This is the story of a mother-daughter reunion and what led to that life-changing moment.

]]> https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/intro 64d4e5c4-f76c-468c-afe0-8c450b79769b Sat, 18 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Edward Looney trailer Edward Looney Edward Looney introduces a new podcast about finding family through the popular dna test kits and looks forward to the many stories that will be shared by his guests. 5:05 no Edward Looney introduces a new podcast about finding family through the popular dna test kits and looks forward to the many stories that will be shared by his guests. dna, 23andme, ancestrydna, family, stories, relatives, longlostrelatives Edward Looney introduces a new podcast about finding family through the popular dna test kits and looks forward to the many stories that will be shared by his guests.

]]> Edward Looney introduces a new podcast about finding family through the popular dna test kits and looks forward to the many stories that will be shared by his guests.

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