Topic: Ancestry Com

7 chapters across the catalog

Avocado Cartel
Episode 1230 1:56:25 - 2:01:41

1230: Avocado Cartel

Bioengineering Severance, Jobs Karma for the Unemployed

A producer from Chicago shares a story of being let go from a bioengineering firm via Skype with zero severance after six years of work. He requests "Jobs Karma" for others struggling during the pandemic, specifically asking for the Mike Pence version. Another donor from Pflugerville, Texas, requests health karma for a family member suffering from myeloma.

CIS-Cast
Episode 1189 2:04:48 - 2:07:52

1189: CIS-Cast

DNA Database Search Warrants and Privacy

A Florida judge signed the first-ever search warrant granting police full access to the GEDmatch DNA database to solve a cold case. Major sites like Ancestry.com and 23andMe criticized the move, arguing that GEDmatch should have fought the warrant to protect user privacy. The segment also mocks a news anchor's mispronunciation of the word "scrutiny" during the report.

Showly
Episode 1159 1:15:26 - 1:21:28

1159: Showly

Tim Anonymous, Mormon Church and Ancestry.com

A donor named Tim, a cybersecurity professional and member of the LDS Church, clarifies the relationship between the Mormon Church and Ancestry.com. While the church has a data-sharing partnership for genealogy, it does not own the company. Tim also discusses his commitment to tithing and his recent success in paying off student loans.

Boof a Lemon
Episode 1073 1:44:27 - 1:46:55

1073: Boof a Lemon

Syrian Family Connections, Latakia, John Steuart Curry

A host discovers a personal connection to Syria after listening to an archived interview with his grandfather, Renwick Eugene Curry. The family history reveals that his grandmother's family lived in Latakia and his great-grandfather was a doctor buried in Turkey. This genealogical journey also touches on the legacy of painter John Steuart Curry and the value of family artifacts like charcoal sketches and old Apple laptops.

Congressional Jignitty
Episode 1006 37:00 - 37:56

1006: Congressional Jignitty

Bill Burr on Alexa and Privacy

Comedian Bill Burr appeared on Conan to discuss his refusal to use Amazon Alexa, questioning why people voluntarily bug their own homes. Burr also criticized services like Ancestry.com, suggesting that providing DNA samples effectively helps the "Illuminati" build robot replacements for humans.

Speciesism
Episode 661 2:14:08 - 2:16:18

661: Speciesism

CNN Native Advertising, Ancestry DNA Sponsorship

CNN's special series "Roots: Our Journey Home" is identified as a native advertisement for Ancestry.com and its DNA testing products. The segments feature journalists tracing their family histories using the company's services, blurring the line between editorial content and corporate sponsorship. The hosts argue that such "pay-for-play" content is becoming the standard as traditional media outlets struggle for revenue.