Topic: Ashkenazi Dna

5 chapters across the catalog

Boomer Mode
Episode 1724 2:31:29 - 2:33:01

1724: Boomer Mode

23andMe Lizard DNA Test Claims

A viral video claims that a pet lizard's saliva sent to 23andMe returned results indicating the lizard was 51% Ashkenazi Jewish. The hosts express deep skepticism toward commercial DNA tests, citing personal experiences with inconsistent results for pets.

X-Ray Specs
Episode 1574 9:21 - 10:58

1574: X-Ray Specs

Early COVID-19 DNA Targeting Reports

The hosts revisit early 2020 reports suggesting that COVID-19 appeared to disproportionately affect Han Chinese populations. They recall speculative discussions regarding whether the virus could target specific DNA profiles, such as Ashkenazi lineages, and the role of genetic data companies like 23andMe. The segment concludes that initial reporting on ethnic susceptibility was largely inconsistent with later outcomes.

Omnipocalypse
Episode 1215 20:57 - 23:51

1215: Omnipocalypse

Middle East Virus Origins, Saudi Arabia and Ashkenazi DNA

A theory is discussed suggesting the coronavirus may have originated in the Middle East, specifically Jordan or Saudi Arabia, as a weapon targeting specific DNA markers. The conversation touches on the ACE2 marker being prevalent in both Asian and Ashkenazi populations. It is posited that China may have been analyzing a foreign bioweapon that leaked due to poor laboratory safety protocols.

Pale Male
Episode 1211 19:49 - 22:06

1211: Pale Male

DNA Testing, 23andMe Quarantine Theory

A speculative theory is discussed regarding whether the coronavirus could be genetically targeted toward specific ethnicities, such as Chinese or Ashkenazi populations. The conversation touches on the potential for using DNA services like 23andMe to enforce selective quarantines based on genetic markers. This is framed as a dark hypothetical scenario involving the segregation of individuals based on their ancestry results.

The Talking Stick!
Episode 958 2:23:32 - 2:28:32

958: The Talking Stick!

DNA Test Inaccuracies and Identical Sibling Results

Inside Edition conducted a test of commercial DNA kits from 23andMe and AncestryDNA using identical triplets and quadruplets. Despite having identical DNA, the siblings received significantly different ancestry percentages, with some showing French or Scandinavian heritage that their siblings did not. The hosts argue that these commercial tests have low confidence levels and are often "bullcrap" used to create a false sense of certainty about heritage.