23andMe
Mentioned in 21 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that built a database of millions of users' genetic information, enabling both personal ancestry discovery and large-scale research studies on behavioral genetics and disease risk. The company became a focal point in podcast discussions about consumer privacy, the surveillance economy, genetic data collection, and applications ranging from solving cold cases to controversial uses in fertility screening. 23andMe underwent significant changes after financial difficulties, with founder Anne Wojcicki re-acquiring the company through TTAM Research Institute.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Apr 13, 2026
AI Is Killing Free Will: Ex-Twitter Ethical AI Lead Explains How to Protect Yourself
“Genetic data company that went bankrupt and was bought by private equity; created Spotify playlists based on DNA”
Into The Dark · Apr 8, 2026
165: Are We Living in a Simulation?
“DNA testing service mentioned as potential vector for computer viruses embedded in human genetics”
Call Her Daddy · Mar 18, 2026
Kerry Washington: Power, Perfection & Olivia Pope
“Genetic testing company referenced as technology that made family secrets discoverable decades after conception via sperm donor”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 18, 2026
Kathryn Paige Harden (behavioral geneticist)
“Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company whose customer DNA data is used in behavioral genetics research studies”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Mar 4, 2026
"Chi-Con" (w/ Maggie Winters)
“DNA testing service mentioned for ancestry and genetic information”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 2, 2026
#1066 - Dr Kathryn Paige Harden - The Genetics of Evil: Are People Born Bad?
“Mentioned as source of genetic data for four-million-person study on risk-taking and antisocial behavior genetics”
kill switch · Feb 25, 2026
silicon valley’s plan to make the “perfect baby”
“Co-founder Anne Wojcicki is investor in fertility tech and polygenic screening companies”
Aspire with Emma Grede · Feb 24, 2026
Glucose Goddess Turned Sugar Hacks Into an 8-Figure Business (Jessie Inchauspé)
“Jessie worked as a product manager at the genetics company, learning feature development and user feedback iteration”
The Shawn Ryan Show · Feb 9, 2026
#278 Ro Khanna - Why is Congress Afraid to Subpoena Every Name in the Epstein Files?
“DNA testing service; mentioned in context of Epstein network member's discriminatory screening practices”
Huberman Lab · Feb 9, 2026
How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden
“Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company discussed regarding genetic risk information delivery”
Candace · Feb 5, 2026
REVELATIONS: Macron’s Boyfriend. Erika’s Girlfriend. | Candace Ep 302
“DNA collection service allegedly used by elites to harvest genetic material under guise of ancestry testing”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Feb 4, 2026
Genealogy (FAMILY TREES) Encore with Stephen Hands
“Consumer DNA testing company Stephen has used; provides genetic cousin matches and updates results as more users join the database”
What the Hack? · Feb 2, 2026
Episode 237: The Internet is Groundhog Day
“Genetic testing company cited as part of the broader surveillance economy collecting personal and familial data”
The Dating Detectives · Jan 19, 2026
What Happened to Grandpa?
“Consumer DNA testing company discussed as tool for solving family mysteries and cold cases like the Golden State Killer”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Jan 9, 2026
Smart glasses make a comeback
TED Radio Hour · Jan 9, 2026
The secrets in your baby's genes
“Mentioned as example of genetic startup company that emerged during the expansion of consumer genetic testing”
The Bryce Crawford Podcast · Jan 6, 2026
Bryce Crawford Interviews Tucker Carlson (EP 174)
“Referenced alongside Ancestry.com regarding DNA testing and questions about ethnic group membership definitions”
Something You Should Know · Dec 27, 2025
How Much of “You” is Heredity? & Martin Cooper: The Father of the Cellphone - SYSK Choice
“Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company providing disease risk results that require careful interpretation of fine print”
This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 22, 2025
TWiT 1063: The Year's End - Top Stories of 2025
“Went belly-up; founder Ann Wojcicki re-acquired company via TTAM Research Institute; users urged to delete genetic data”
3 Takeaways™ · Nov 25, 2025
What Happened When My Daughter Was Born Looking White - And I Wasn’t (#277)
“Referenced as DNA testing service used to quantify genetic ancestry percentages in discussion of racial identity”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Sep 15, 2025
#610 - Steven Rinella
“Genetic testing company providing ancestry data used for cold case solving and Neanderthal percentage analysis”