From DNA Surprise to Maximum Security

Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

What would you do if a DNA test revealed a biological parent you never knew existed—who also happened to be serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison? That’s exactly what happened to our guest, Brad Ewell. In this powerful three-part series, Brad shares his incredible journey from uncovering a decades-old family secret to standing face-to-face with his biological father inside Angola State Penitentiary.

From DNA Surprise to Maximum Security

In this final installment, Brad takes us through the moment he met his father, how that eight-hour visit shattered his expectations, and the complicated emotions that followed. What started as a plan to “check the box” on meeting his only living biological parent turned into something far more profound. Brad also walks us through the fight for his father’s parole, the complex feelings surrounding justice and redemption, and how this discovery reshaped his understanding of family.

Join us for an emotional and eye-opening conversation about identity, resilience, and the unexpected twists of fate that shape our lives.

Key Topics:

✅ Brad’s initial reluctance to meet his biological father

✅ Visiting Angola State Penitentiary and his shocking first impression

✅ The unexpected honesty from his father—and how it changed everything

✅ The complicated emotions of balancing two families

✅ Fighting for his father’s parole and what it taught him about justice

✅ Finding closure and redefining what family means

🎧 Tune in now for an unforgettable conclusion to Brad’s story!