Missing Pieces - NPE Life
Don Anderson
Missing Pieces - NPE Life is a podcast that curates stories of and about people who find out, usually through a home DNA test, that someone in their family tree isn't who they thought. We also tell stories of adoptees who've found lost family, or are looking. The host, Don Anderson, found out in 2021 that his dad wasn't his dad. It changed his life. All of the sudden the missing pieces fell into place. Our first episode will drop on May 13, 2022. NPE stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event.
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Two Sister Together Part 2 S1 Ep8
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
07/12/22 • 36 min
Part 2 of Two Sisters Together. The heartfelt story continues and we find out what came after the NPE discovery.
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. We examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. We look at issues around government, climate change, the environment and world around us. In this po
Finding Deanna's Dad s4 - Ep6
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
01/21/24 • 59 min
If you listened to this and it ended after the word "bingo" at 48 minutes and then gets cut-off. Please listened again. There was a weird glitch. The episode is 58 minutes long.
On today's episode, I tell the story of Deanna and our journey to figure out who her dad is. We've been working on it since late August of 2023. Deanna lives in the LA area and we recorded in person.
To help support this podcast please visit... https://missingpieces.printify.me
TO get in touch with Don you can email him at [email protected]
To follow me this podcast on instagram please click here
If you want to get in touch with Deanna, you can email her at [email protected]
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .
A Conversation With Nikki - S2 Ep8
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
02/14/23 • 52 min
On this episode I have a great conversation with Nikki Semanchik. She's not an NPE but gets a huge DNA surprise when her brother goes on 23 and me.
Nikki reached out to me last year, her husband Mike Semanchik is an attorney with the California Innocence Project. He tried to help Kaye and I (Unsolved Murder episode) to get a police report for her parent's shooting. Mike also hosts a new podcast coming out California Innocence Project Podcast
PLEASE leave a review and rate this podcast. To email me, [email protected]
Thanks for listening
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .
Anonymous NPE - S3 Ep8
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
08/13/23 • 55 min
Hi
Welcome to season 3 ep 8 Anonymous NPE. My guest wanted to be anonymous as to not hurt anyone involved. I can really personally relate to this story. There are many similarities between her's and mine. But all NPEs I can relate to on some level.
She has great story, check it out.
If you would like to get in touch with our anonymous npe send me an email at [email protected]
To help support this show check out the cool t-shirts and other merch at
missingpieces.printify.me
To follow me on instagram click here
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .
Dana's Crazy Ride S3 Ep10
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
09/09/23 • 60 min
Trigger warning!! If talk about suicice, threats of violence or domestic violence triggers you, maybe this episode isn't for you. Please try another one.
The night Dana found out about her NPE status is such an incredible story that it could stand as a complete episode all on it’s own. But I’ve also included this insane cautionary tale about one her newly found family members.
And Dana has many other half-siblings we will get to at least one of them in a future episode.
to check out Dana's course for NPEs go to Navigational Narratives
To check out cool Missing Pieces Merch please visit Don's pop-up store.
To email Don [email protected]
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Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .
Jessica's Many Dads - S4 Ep5
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
12/31/23 • 57 min
Happy New Year... this episode is a great story. Not to ruin the surprise but Jessica is a Triple NPE. Three times she was lied to about her true identity. Is that a record?
The previous episode she mentions is called Jackie and Shannon Season 1 Episode 3. Check it out it's a good one.
To get in touch with Jessica she's on instagram as jesigirl89
To get in touch with Don on instagram it's Npe_life_podcast
Or you can email me at [email protected]
Thanks everyone and have a safe and wonderful New Years!!!
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .
Jeff Frame Finally - S4 Ep9
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
02/09/24 • 58 min
On today's episode I interview Jeff Frame, you might remember him for the episodes Phone call with Mom. Part 1 and 2. They are incredible fly on the wall moments when he calls his mom 2 days after finding out his dad wasn't his dad.
For the first time, he tells his story, with me in person. We've both have been trying to do this for over a year.
Part 1
Part 2
To see Jeff do stand up live in Valencia Ca on Valentines Day 2024 get info here at JRs comdedy club
Jeff directs and stars in a play At Home At The Zoo, yes he's a busy man. The play will be running at the Main in Santa Clarita on Feb 9 and 10, and then again on Feb 16 and 17. Get tickets here
If you would like to get in touch with Jeff email him at [email protected]
If you wanna get in touch with Don email me at don at iCloud dot com.
Don't forget to leave a review and rate this podcast.
Thanks for listening
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .
Bio Dad Reality TV Star S4 - E13
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
04/12/24 • 47 min
Welcome to another exciting episode!! A lot of adopted kids fantasize about who their "real" parents. Famous actor, rock start, royalty... But usually that's not the case, usually they turn out to be regular folks...but not on today's episode. Check it out.
Angie's instagram is angieb_2003
To get more info about the Untangling Our Roots Summit click here
To email Don - [email protected]
or check me out on instagram at NPE_life_podcast
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .
Emails from a woman who hates NPEs S1 Ep10
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
08/08/22 • 29 min
In this episode I read an email exchange between me and this woman who hates NPEs and NPE podcasts. And I think it comes out funny. You be the judge.
It really dumbfounds me how nasty and mean people can be and then have absolutely zero ability to see themselves. So sit back, put on your seatbelt and get ready to hate someone. Or maybe agree with someone.
Hi Listeners,
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues. We examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in. We look at issues around government, climate change, the environment and world around us. In this po
Finding Deanna's Dad - S4 Ep6
Missing Pieces - NPE Life
01/21/24 • 44 min
On today's episode, I tell the story of Deanna and our journey to figure out who her dad is. We've been working on it since late August of 2023. Deanna lives in the LA area and we recorded in person.
To help support this podcast please visit... https://missingpieces.printify.me
TO get in touch with Don you can email him at [email protected]
To follow me this podcast on instagram please click here
If you want to get in touch with Deanna, you can email her at [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does Missing Pieces - NPE Life have?
Missing Pieces - NPE Life currently has 67 episodes available.
What topics does Missing Pieces - NPE Life cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Dad, Personal Journals, Ancestry, Family, Documentary, Podcasts and Dna.
What is the most popular episode on Missing Pieces - NPE Life?
The episode title 'Phone Call With Mom Part 2 - S2 Ep1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Missing Pieces - NPE Life?
The average episode length on Missing Pieces - NPE Life is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Missing Pieces - NPE Life released?
Episodes of Missing Pieces - NPE Life are typically released every 12 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life?
The first episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life was released on May 8, 2022.
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