S3 Ep117: Names are confusing
There’s no excuse this week. Rachael is just a forgetful human. On this weeks episode Rachael covers an Innocence Project case that didn’t go as planned. There will be no episode next week!
Jul 20, 2022•48 min
Chardonnay & DNA
A podcast where we drink wine and talk about Ancestry DNA results gone wrong, crimes and cold cases solved by DNA evidence, and everything in between. Part true crime, part family mayhem and anything else our weird little hearts desire.
Join hosts Becky and Rachael on a journey through some of the wackiest, scariest, and most unbelievable DNA stories you’ve ever heard.
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S3 Ep116: Chaotic Yoga
It is Wednesday, my dudes… and that’s because Rachael forgot to press publish on Audioboom. On this weeks episode, Becky tells us another story that leaves us with more questions than answers.
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
S3 Ep115: Becky Needs Answers (and so do we!)
On this weeks episode, Rachael covers a hometown case that leaves us needing answers.
Jul 05, 2022•51 min
S3 Ep114: The office shitter strikes again
A double murder, a disappearance, DNA, and a...cult? This episode has it all, folks! Becky introduces Rachael to a little game called "Siblings or dating?" and then takes us on a wild ride to find Baby Holly. Sources https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/12/houston-couples-remains-identified-but-their-baby-still-missing/9184877002/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/06/10/baby-holly-alive-texas-cold-case/ https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2022/6/14/23165766/baby-holly-who-is...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
S3 Ep113: Cold Blooded Turkey Killer
On this weeks episode, Rachael tells a mostly happy story of a family reuniting.
Jun 14, 2022•41 min
S3 Ep112: But really...AITA?
This week, your hosts take a break from the bleak world of true crime (we're living through enough, amirite?) and discuss some AITA submissions from the AITA subreddit!
May 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min
S3 Ep111: AITA?
On this week's episode, Becky covers an extremely disturbing story from Russia. The ladies discuss "Am I The Asshole?". Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoly_Moskvin https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10355653/Graverobber-dug-29-girls-corpses-denied-freedom-psychiatric-clinic-married.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/anatoly-moskvin...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
S3 Ep110: The One With All The Disappointments
On this weeks episode Becky regales us all with her Paul Holes experience! Rachael discusses the murder of Deana Lynne Bowdoin, and the recent execution of Clarence Dixon. Sources: https://www.kold.com/2022/05/12/clarence-dixon-executed-1978-murder-asu-student-deana-bowdoin/ https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/05/11/who-deana-bowdoin-victim-arizona-death-row-killer-clarence-dixon/9731885002/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Dixon...
May 17, 2022•56 min
S3 Ep109: Grasping At Pubes
This week on Chardonnay and DNA, your hosts share an update about an infamous cold case. In honor of the Innocence Project’s work on Melissa Lucio’s stay of execution, Becky highlights four of the longest-serving death row inmates who were exonerated with DNA evidence. Sources https://innocenceproject.org/all-cases/ Jonbenet Ramsey case update https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/05/03/us/jonbenet-ramsey-father-dna-petition/index.html...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min
S3 Ep108: 100th Episode Musical Extravaganza!
It's our 100th episode. Pay no attention to the '108' next to the episode (that includes our bonus content). Thanks for sticking it our with us for 100 full episodes! On this week's episode, Rachael covers the recently stayed execution of Richard Bernard Moore and the unconstitutional decision he was forced to make regarding his pending execution.
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
S3 Ep107: We should start this with a scream
This week on Chardonnay and DNA, Rachael and Becky talk about million dollar app ideas, including MuteMyHusband ©. Becky tells us about the recently solved case of a serial rapist from Indiana that had gone cold for 35 years. Please continue to support the Innocence Project, particularly Melissa Lucio. She is (wrongfully) scheduled for execution on 4/27/2022. https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/stop-execution-of-innocent-melissa-lucio-texas/ Sources https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/jur...
Apr 19, 2022•58 min
S3 Ep106: The Owls are not what they seem
On this weeks episode the ladies begin with one of their favorite ice breakers, and some riddles! Rachael covers the I-65 killer, and the breaking news of his identity being discovered.
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min
S3 Ep105: Let’s Join the Circus (Re-release)
Rachael needed to take a mental health day, so we didn’t get to record this week. Check out this oldie but goodie we decided to re-release! Remember friends, always prioritize your mental health! On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, your hosts do a fresh round of ice breakers and talk about forgetting common words (Have you ever been water hungry?). Becky tells us the fascinating and devastating story of the Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 and Rachael has a PSYCHIC VISION! Sources: https://www.go...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min
S3 Ep104: No More Fanfiction Sex Bots
This week on Chardonnay and DNA, Rachael reads us some fan fiction that we never knew we needed. Becky tells us about the recently identified Little Miss Nobody. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sharon_Lee_Gallegos#Renewed_efforts https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/us/sharon-lee-gallegos-arizona-cold-case.html https://www.ketv.com/article/new-mexico-child-missing-since-1960-identified-as-little-miss-nobody/39454274#...
Mar 29, 2022•55 min
S3 Ep103: Dump Truck
On this week's episode, your hosts discuss some very unusual fan fiction. Rachael covers the San Francisco Police Departments unethical use of volunteer and victim DNA. The episode rounds out with a discussion about The Dropout and Chris Meloni.
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
S3 Ep102: Would you rather?
This week, Rachael and Becky play some rounds of Would You Rather. Becky tells us about the mysterious disappearance and attempted kidnapping of Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees. Please continue to support Pervis Payne’s fight for exoneration. Next steps can be found here: https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/dont-appeal-pervis-payne-ruling-da-weirich/?p2asource=ip_em-03012022 Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Peter_Falconio https://www.theweek.co.uk/news/crime/953483/what-happened...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min
S3 Ep101: Loveless Shacks
This week, the ladies open up their favorite game, FMK. Rachael covers a listener submission about a gruesome discovery in a cave, and how the DNA Doe Project helped uncover the story.
Feb 21, 2022•47 min
S3 Ep100: Is that you Crosby? It's me, Rachael.
On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, Becky takes us through the twists and turns of the disappearance of Aundria Bowman. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Aundria_Bowman https://magazine.atavist.com/the-girl-in-the-picture-aundria-bowman-dennis-murder-michigan-cold-case/ https://wwmt.com/news/local/mom-wants-daughters-remains-after-dennis-bowman-sentenced-in-her-death...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min
S3 Ep99: He can get it.
Welcome to the first new episode of Season 3! On this weeks episode the ladies discuss a possible case of parthenogenesis, and shake off the rust.
Feb 07, 2022•40 min
S3 Ep98: Mummy Dearest Re-Release
Hi all! 2022 is kicking us in the ass, so we're doing a re-release of one of our favorite episodes. We'll be back next week with a new one! In this episode we discuss the strange case of the Persian Princess Mummy. Stay weird and thanks for sticking around! <3
Jan 31, 2022•46 min
S2 Ep97: Midnight Mass Explosive Sh*ts
On this weeks episode the ladies bring you some reddit/buzzfeed Christmas Horror Stories. This is the last episode of the season! We'll be back in January.
Dec 27, 2021•42 min
S2 Ep96: Mummies and Drag Queens
This week, Rachael and Becky play a holly jolly game of FMK: Christmas Edition. Becky tells us about a legendary drag queen with *ahem* some skeletons in her closet. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorian_Corey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_(dance) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Is_Burning_(film) New York Magazine article from May 2, 1994 by Jeanie Russell Kasindorf “The Drag Queen Had A Mummy in Her Closet” https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OeQCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA50&lpg=PA...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr
S2 Ep95: The Mad Trapper of Rat River
We're back again! Your hosts start out with a very smelly ice breaker. Rachael then tells us the Canadian tale of the Mad Trapper of Rat River.
Dec 13, 2021•59 min
S2 Ep94: I Probably Should Have Shame
This week, your hosts discuss bad dreams, Rachael’s digestive troubles, and some amazing updates from the Innocence Project. Hang onto your hats as Becky tells us about the Eastburn family murders and the killer who almost got away. Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmH00rza5Ds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastburn_family_murders
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min
S2 Ep93: Too Sensitive
We're back! After a break for the wedding, the hosts get back into the swing of things with some Golden Girls trivia for superfans. This week our story has no DNA, but it is a hometown story for the ladies! Rachael covers Edward Surratt, a serial killer from the Pittsburgh area.
Nov 15, 2021•59 min
S2 Ep92: He Might Have ESPN
This week, Rachael introduces Becky to the world of metal bands Okilly Dokilly and Mac Sabbath. Your hosts then discuss the sad tale of the Sodder children, and their family’s quest for answers.
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min
S2 Ep91: So Much Chuck Talk
This week, Becky gives us a little true crime/DNA *smorgasbord*, as our Swedish friends say. First, she provides some sinister updates about the investigation surrounding the death of Tamla Horsford . Then, she tells us some wild DNA kit stories from Tim Tok. Don’t forget to sign the Change.org petition demanding that the FBI take over the Tamla Horsford case! https://www.change.org/p/state-of-georgia-fire-sheriff-ron-freeman-stop-his-corruption-and-constant-cover-ups-as-sheriff-in-forsyth-count...
Oct 18, 2021•57 min
S2 Ep90: Ping Pong Balls and Helicopters
In this episode, your hosts reveal what kind of embarrassing fan fiction they would write. Rachael shares two separate stories; the recently solved cold case of Liana Gay Adank and Eric Shawn Goldstrand, and the 1978 Derry Helicopter Crash.
Oct 11, 2021•48 min
S2 Ep89: Tamla Horsford
On this episode of Chardonnay and DNA, we start out on a bleak note with the news that the US government might be out of money by October 18! But at least there are funny memes about it. Becky tells us about the infuriating mystery of Tamla Horsford's untimely death.
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 7 min
S2 Ep88: Let me tell you… something
Fasten your seatbelts, slut puppies. This episode ain’t gonna be no cake walk! This week Rachael brings us the horrific story of Steven and Katie Pladl, and you’re in for a wild (and disgusting) ride. Sources: https://roanoke.com/news/virginia/mother-of-ex-henrico-man-in-incest-case-told-n-c-police-in-911-call/article_5f5116b8-bcc8-5235-a273-49abccc48ca5.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5614097/Ex-wife-incest-monster-murdered-daughter-child-breaks-silence.html https://www.cbsnews.co...
Sep 27, 2021•54 min
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