Join Chloe Troast as she uncovers the surprising ancestral roots of celebrities and comedians. Each episode reveals shocking connections, hidden histories, and heartfelt discoveries — all through the lens of expert genetic analysis and historical sleuthing. From legendary bloodlines to long-buried family secrets, this is where the past meets personality.
Spilling Your Seed (Season 1)
Ben Marshall Has Giraffe DNA (Episode 1)
Air date: 2025-11-11
Runtime: 8 min
Overview: Chloe is joined by Ben Marshall, a first-year cast member on Saturday Night Live. Together, they unpack Ben's complex DNA patterns and ancestral history, including his giraffe ancestors and a secret daughter.
Grace Reiter's Ancestors Were Chamber Maids (Episode 2)
Air date: 2025-11-18
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Chloe is joined by Grace Reiter, an online content creator and podcast host. Together, they dive into Grace's rich ancestral history and reveal some shocking information about her home state of Wisconsin.
Aaron Chen Descends from Philosophers (Episode 3)
Air date: 2025-11-25
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Chloe is joined by Aaron Chen, an actor and comedian from Sydney, Australia. Together, they dive into Aaron's lineage of mullets as well as his placement on various types of spectrums.
Ivy Wolk's Grandmother Was a Witch (Episode 4)
Air date: 2025-12-02
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: Chloe is joined by Ivy Wolk, a comedian and actress known for her dark humor and standout roles in Anora and English Teacher. The two dive into Ivy’s complicated family history—and confront the disproportionate age gap between the two of them.
Jake Cornell's Family Built Stonehenge (Episode 5)
Air date: 2025-12-09
Runtime: 8 min
Overview: Chloe is joined by stand-up comedian and content creator, Jake Cornell. The two explore Jake's sweet tooth origin, as well as the reason his grandfather was kicked out of the army.
Sienna Hubert-Ross Won The Genetic Lottery (Episode 6)
Air date: 2025-12-16
Runtime: 8 min
Overview: Chloe is joined by Sienna Hubert-Ross, a touring stand-up comedian. The duo explores Sienna's ties to a prominent political figure, then later dive into her religious upbringing.
Seasons
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