Best Zach Mander Podcasts (2025)

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21 - Diprotodon - Be a Diprotodo, not a Diprotodon't 46:51

3d ago46:51

46:51

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we add the "ever" to every animal ever with our first extinct species. We discuss ancient Australia, why extinct animals are so big and Zach's dream of taking a group of ancient Aztecs…

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20 - Cochineal Insect - Ride or Dye 39:43

10d ago39:43

39:43

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss The Aztecs, how many insects we eat and why introducing Komodo Dragons to Australia is a terrible idea. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song written an…

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19 - Groundhog - Once again 36:07

17d ago36:07

36:07

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss Zach's new style, why Bill Murray is missing part of his finger and Zach's new style. If you think this ep is short, the good news is you can listen to it over and over agai…

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18 - Well Actually - Corrections and Correspondence part 1 46:54

24d ago46:54

46:54

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this very special episode we read out your corrections to all the facts that we got wrong or missed! Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song written and recorded by The Zoo Fight…

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17 - Puffin - Do you know the Puffin Man? 48:35

1M ago48:35

48:35

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss what circus trick a Puffin would perform, how to ethically sky fish and why the Mandalorian hates wildlife. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song writte…

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Your Ancestors Are Closer Than You Think: A Preview of Know Your Ancestral Guides 5:55

1M ago5:55

5:55

Last summer, I walked the land where generations of my ancestors lived in northern Wales. In today’s episode, I share what that experience stirred in me—and how it inspired the free class I’m teaching this week: Know Your Ancestral Guides.If you’ve ever felt the pull of your lineage or wondered where to begin connecting with your ancestors, this cl…

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16 - Galapagos Tortoise - What Darwin Tortoise 46:58

1M ago46:58

46:58

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss why Galapagos Tortoises, how the can live so long and how many Charles Darwin ate. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song written and recorded by The Zoo…

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15 - Kiwi LIVE - with guest Ray Oleary 47:12

1M ago47:12

47:12

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this very special live Episode we discuss the true origins of the Kiwi, why Cesar's dad is like Kiwi and why bats are better than birds. Recorded live at the Good Chat Comedy Club Every Animal Ever…

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14 - Electric Eel - Shock me like an Electrophorus electricus. 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss how Electric Eels produce electricity, what the worst super hero would be and why Zach isn't allowed back to the aquarium. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Th…

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13 - Slow Loris - Armpit Lickin' Good 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss why Slow Lorises lick their armpits and how it might help you when being mugged. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song written and recorded by The Zoo F…

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12 - Cicada - You can't eat us all 44:53

2M ago44:53

44:53

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss why cicadas love maths and why Zach doesn't. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song written and recorded by The Zoo Fighters Mixed and Mastered at Finifl…

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11 - Deep Sea Anglerfish - Let it Glow 38:34

2M ago38:34

38:34

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss the group of animals known as the Deep Sea Anglerfish. How do they glow? Where do they glow? And can Zach exploit them for their glow? Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinib…

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10 - Australian White Ibis - How ya Bin' Chicken? 36:07

3M ago36:07

36:07

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss the majestic and criminally misunderstood Australian White Ibis, who taught it to feed from bins and why it isn't the patron saint of waste management. Every Animal Ever is …

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9 - Vampire Bat - Fangs a lot 44:38

3M ago44:38

44:38

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we discuss how Batman has rabies, why it mightn't be a good idea to drink blood and why vampires are bad dads. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song written and re…

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8 - Spider-tailed Horned Viper - Tail tales 39:43

3M ago39:43

39:43

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we look into Spider-tailed Horned Vipers. Join us as we discuss evolution, caudal luring and why Dennis is indeed a menace. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song w…

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7 - Brine Shrimp - Monkey Sea-Monkey Do 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we look into Brine Shrimp AKA Sea-Monkeys. Join us as we discuss what makes Flamingos Pink, why Howie Mandel is obsessed with Sea Monkeys and why you should never release your Sea-Monk…

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6 - Aardvark - Earth Pigs 32:03

4M ago32:03

32:03

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we look into Aardvarks. Join us as we discuss digging holes, smelling ants and why you never see Arthur smelling farts Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song writte…

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5 - Tasmanian Devil - Flesh Lover 37:26

4M ago37:26

37:26

Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. On this Episode we look into Tasmanian Devils. Join us a we discuss bone eating, boot stealing and why we hope we don't get sued for the title of this episode. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibar…

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Generational Wealth, Scarcity, and Family Legacy with Kate Northrup 38:09

4M ago38:09

38:09

Ep 44: In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kate Northrup, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Relaxed Money, to explore her ancestral lineage and how it connects to her work in healing our relationship with time and money. We dive deep into the generational patterns of wealth, scarcity, and abundance that have shaped her family’s story…

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4 - Hoatzin - Hoatzin the Box 33:22

4M ago33:22

33:22

On this Episode we look into Hoatzin. Join us as we discuss what makes a bird a dinosaur, whether animals smell and why you should never judo against a Hoatzin. Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jiniba…

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3 - Gorilla - gorilla gorilla 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

On this Episode we look into Gorillas. Join us as we discuss extreme strength, bulk vegan diets and why you should never show gorillas your nipples. Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. The…

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1 - Sperm Whale - The Deep Dive 36:38

5M ago36:38

36:38

On this Episode we look into the Sperm Whale. Join us as we discuss sonar, diving deep and life with an enormous head. Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song written and recorded b…

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2 - Surinam Toad - Baby Back Rib-bits 34:10

5M ago34:10

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On this Episode we look into the Surinam Toad. Join us as we discuss what isn't a toad, suction feeding and extreme helicopter parenting. Welcome to Every Animal Ever, a nature/comedy podcast where Zach Mander and Dr Cesar Puechmarin explore the Kingdom of Animals one species at a time. Every Animal Ever is recorded on Jinibara land. Theme song wri…

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Welcome to Every Animal Ever 2:38

5M ago2:38

2:38

Welcome Nature Nerds to Every Animal Ever. This is a Nature/Comedy podcast where we are doing an episode on (you guessed it), Every Animal Ever. It might take us several thousand years, but we are determined! From Aardvark to Zebra, we will explore the facts you want to learn, and some stuff you'll wish you hadn't. Join us, Zach Mander (radio host/…

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Discovering Ancestral Healing with Dee Taggart 38:47

5M ago38:47

38:47

Ep 43: In this episode of Know Your Ancestors, I sit down with Dee Taggart, a breathwork facilitator and intuitive cranial sacral therapist, to explore the deep connections between ancestry, healing, and personal transformation. Dee shares how her spiritual journey led her to uncover the presence of her grandmother, Virginia Lee Gibbs, during a hea…

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Find Birth, Marriage, and Death Records for Your Ancestors from England & Wales (after 1837) 20:45

7M ago20:45

20:45

Ep 42: If you have ancestors that lived in England or Wales after 1837, watch (or listen) to learn how to order their civil registration records (birth, marriage, and death). In this episode I share how I searched for civil registration records for the last episode with Zach Mander. These records are very reliable to locate and have useful informat…

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Naval Roots and Australian Origins with Zach Mander 48:47

8M ago48:47

48:47

Ep 41: Zach Mander is a radio host and comedic content creator, living in Brisbane, Australia. He knew very little about his ancestors and was curious about learning when they first came to Australia. In this episode, I shared about the life of his great grandfather Lance Harold Mander, his unexpected beginnings, and arrival in Australia. Follow Za…

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Uncovering Canadian WWI Military Personnel Records 13:57

8M ago13:57

13:57

Ep 40 - Do you have ancestors who served in WW1 from Canada? If you do, you definitely want to watch to learn how to locate their personnel file. If not, watch to understand the importance of military records and how they can help you connect and better understand your military ancestors.Library and Archives CanadaWant help discovering your own anc…

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Saskatchewan Roots with Kelsey Hansen 40:26

8M ago40:26

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Ep 39 - Kelsey's great grandmother died when she was young, but she remembers visiting her and requested to learn more about her for this interview. I loved researching Kelsey's great grandmother Luella. She was born in North Dakota, emigrating to Saskatchewan at just 2 years old. Her life was a struggle, but she had a good sense of humor and was g…

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2 Essential Sites for Late 1800s Irish Genealogy - BTS of Ep 37 17:54

8M ago17:54

17:54

Free Mini-class: ⁠3 Steps to Start Knowing Your Ancestors⁠ Ep 38 - In this "behind the scenes," look at last week's episode with Christopher Ward from ⁠@modelstrangers⁠, I share 2 essential sites to use to research your ancestors who lived in Ireland after 1864. See links below to access the sites I talk about. Let's go!Use this site to look for bi…

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Storytelling Roots with Christopher Ward 43:11

8M ago43:11

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Ep 37 - Christopher Ward is a videographer and man behind the viral Instagram account @modelstrangers . Born in South Africa to Irish parents, Christopher now lives in Northern Ireland. He knew some about his family tree, including that he is related to the famous Bronte sisters. In this episode, I was able to share more with him about his Bronte r…

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Creating a Census Timeline - BTS of Episode 35 with Georgette Todd 11:35

9M ago11:35

11:35

Ep 36 - Census records are a great resource for building a timeline of your ancestors' lives. You can discover where they lived, what their occupation was, and who was living with them. Every 10 years you can capture this information, map it, and have an overview of their life. This is what I did when I researched Georgette Todd's ancestors in epis…

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Fostering Connection with Georgette Todd 52:36

9M ago52:36

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Ep 35: Georgette Todd works for Connect Our Kids, a nonprofit that helps foster kids connect to their biological relatives. As a former foster kid herself, Georgette grew up knowing very little about her family, let alone her ancestors. In this episode, I was able to share with Georgette about her 2x great grandparents who immigrated to Hawaii from…

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Finding Your Rural Ancestors’ Land - BTS of Episode 33 12:51

9M ago12:51

12:51

Ep 34: Most of the United States and Canada use the Rectangular Survey System to organize plots of land. If you have ancestors who were farmers or lived rurally, understanding how this system works, can help you locate where your ancestors' land was. In this episode, I share how I located Angie's ancestors' land in Southern Alberta for episode 33 o…

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Discovering Parallel Lives with Angie Reeder 33:19

9M ago33:19

33:19

#33: Angie Reeder is a boutique clothing store owner, style coach, and personal shopper. About six years ago, her life took an unexpected turn and she was left to figure out her future with her 4 kids. As I shared what I had put together about her great grandmother for this episode, we soon realized that her life had a lot of similarities to Angie'…

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BTS of Giving Her a Voice with Monica Packer 17:52

10M ago17:52

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32: In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share insights into the research process for the previous episode featuring Monica Packer. This episode delves into uncovering family histories, using census records efficiently, and navigating challenges in obtaining vital records. I illustrate these tips through a case study involving Monica's second great…

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Giving Her a Voice with Monica Packer 50:49

10M ago50:49

50:49

#31: In this episode, I chat with Monica Packer, a podcaster known for her show 'About Progress,' centered on personal development and overcoming perfectionism. Monica discusses her background, her family, and the evolution of her pragmatic approach to self-growth inspired by her own struggles with perfectionism. I then shared about Monica’s great-…

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How We Planned Our Ancestral Homeland Visit to Wales 36:42

10M ago36:42

36:42

My NEW course: Know Your Family Tree, starts on September 5th - register HEREWatch on YouTube #30: This summer I went on an absolutely incredible trip to Wales to visit where my grandma was born and other ancestral homes, cemeteries, and churches. It was perfect. I've gotten lots of questions about the trip, so I wanted to share how we organized it…

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Who was David Verl Allen? with Ashlynn Allen Mitchell 31:10

1y ago31:10

31:10

BIRTHDAY SALE - Get my online course for $100 Off until June 12th at midnight MDT#29: I loved chatting with Ashlynn about her work and then sharing about her grandfather with her. Ashlynn's grandfather passed away when her father was 13, so she didn't know much about him. Watch to hear about Ashlynn and the amazing work she is doing with her commun…

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3 Questions to Ask to Discover Your Own Generational Trauma 23:26

1y ago23:26

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#28: Knowing our genealogy and what happened in our ancestors' lives is key in understanding our own generational trauma. It becomes not just a theory or idea, but a real experience and powerful tool to explore. In this episode I talk a bit about epigenetics and how to apply that to our ancestral connections and how my online course helps to furthe…

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Ancestral Hope for a Better World 9:32

1y ago9:32

9:32

#27: After recording a podcast meant for today, I looked at the news and saw what's happening in Gaza right now and felt I needed to record something different. So here it is. My hope for a better world. And how I believe that knowing the stories and experiences of our ancestors can help bring change. Consider the lives and experiences of your ance…

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Who was Isaac S. Freeze? And how to map your ancestor's life. 21:00

1y ago21:00

21:00

#26: Isaac Freeze is my 2x great grandfather. In 1883, he came to Calgary from NB and started one of the first general stores in the city. Last week I mapped out some of his residences and store lots and tried to visit them. Everything has been torn down, and with the addresses being a little different, it was a bit of a struggle. Watch or listen t…

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Who was Mary Jane Jackson? with Cheryl Cardall 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

#25: Cheryl Cardall is a mental health advocate, educator, and parenting coach. I loved chatting with about her work and perspective as a mother of 5. Parenting and mental health definitely tie into the conversation of generational patterns and the effects our ancestors lives have on us. After chatting a bit, I shared the story of Cheryl's great gr…

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How Much Can You Learn About YOUR Ancestors from Census Records? 31:42

1y ago31:42

31:42

#24: Census are the best records for beginners to find who want to start learning how to research their ancestors. I love them because they are relatively easy to find, are available for free online, and provide so much information about your ancestor. You just need to actually look at the record and get all the clues. Watch to see how to find cens…

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How YOU can Know Your Ancestor 22:24

1y ago22:24

22:24

#23: What if you could actually know who your ancestors were? Not just their names and when/where they were born, but what trauma they may have experienced, what trials they went through, and what joys they felt. You can! My new online course: Know Your Ancestor is here and you can get instant access to work through all 10 video modules at your own…

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Does Johnny Depp Have Indigenous Roots? 15:40

1+ y ago15:40

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#22: Johnny Depp had a pretty rough childhood, a lot as a result of his mother's behaviour. This led me to research his maternal ancestry to see if there was any signs of trauma or experiences that may have caused this sort of behaviour. See what I was able to find out and if there is actual proof of Johnny Depp's claim to Native American roots. Wa…

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3 Reasons Why You Should Know Your Ancestors 11:05

1+ y ago11:05

11:05

#21: There are definitely more than 3 reasons to know your ancestors, but these are three that I've been thinking about lately and are maybe reasons you've never considered. 1. Feel connected to something bigger 2. Understand family patterns 3. Challenge limiting beliefs Which one do you need most right now?Want to be the first to know when my cour…

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BTS of Untold Family Stories with Crystal Haitsma 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

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#20: Do you ever wonder how to know if you really have found the right record for your ancestor? In this BTS episode, I share how I found some more clues about Crystal's great grandfather to be able to *more* confidently say that the obituary the family has for him is correct. Watch and get some tips for how you can do the same. Want help with your…

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Untold Family Stories with Crystal Haitsma 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

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#19: Crystal Haitsma is a parenting and life coach. Join me as I chat with her about homeschooling her 4 children while circumventing the globe and working online. Then, watch as I share a bit about her paternal family history. Why did her great grandfather change his name? What happened to his mother? These are just some of the mysteries we'll be …

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Taylor Swift's Italian Roots 14:59

1+ y ago14:59

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Watch on YouTube #18: Join me in this captivating episode as we explore the Italian ancestral roots of Taylor Swift. Hosted by me, Megan Hillyer, the episode unfolds the intriguing story of Taylor's great-great-great-grandfather, Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi, who embarked on a remarkable journey from a small village in Italy to becoming a successf…

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