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My 99 Cousins
by Devin Andersen
Devin's on a quest to interview all 99 of his Andersen cousins. He'll hear their stories, learn about their families, their parents, and grandparents, and maybe learn about a topic they're passionate about. Listen in on what makes the "Awesome Andersens" so awesome, and what it's like to grow up in such an enormous family!
Episodes
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72 - Elizabeth
After a 4 month hiatus, Devin finally releases a new episode. Sarah and Devin visit cousin Elizabeth Acuna at American Heritage, the school Liz and Devin's Grandfather started over 50 years ago. Liz is now the Vice Principal at the school and it is there, in Liz's office, where Devin and Sarah…
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71 - Nephi
In this heartfelt episode of My 99 Cousins, Devin Andersen sits down with his cousin Nephi alongside Devin’s wife, Sarah, for a meaningful conversation filled with humor, family stories, faith, and wisdom. Nephi shares the chaotic adventure of traveling to Utah with his wife Melanie and their…
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70 - Amy
Devin, Sarah, and Tim went to visit the Krzymowski’s to sit down with Amy and hear the story of her life—one shaped by family, faith, music, and enduring love. Amy shares what it was like growing up as the oldest of eleven in a close-knit family, surrounded by cousins, grandparents, and constant...
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69 - Rebekah
In this episode of My 99 Cousins, Devin and Sarah sit down with Rebecca to talk about her life growing up in the middle of a big, lively family on a farm. As the seventh of thirteen children, she shares stories of hard work, constant adventure, and the kind of mischief that only comes from being...
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68 - Lynette
Devin and Sarah go to the Lewis home in Orem to meet up with Lynette while she's in town. Lynette shares memories of her cousins and family before Devin shares memories he gathered from Lynettes family, beginning with her upbringing in a large family in Springfield, Oregon. Growing up as one of...
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67 - Whitney
Whitney and Derek share a warm, thoughtful conversation about family, faith, and the moments that shaped their life together. Whitney reflects on growing up in the Anderson family, remembering cousins, reunions, and the love of a large extended family that gave her a sense of belonging from an...
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66 - Charlotte
Devin interviews his sister Charlotte via Zoom. Ironically, though they see each other a few times a year, they decided to try the interview this way instead. Charlotte talks about her name, memories of cousins, aunts uncles, and our grandparents. Devin shares memories he collected from siblings,...
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S6 - Lynette and Corwin Lewis
Devin visits Uncle Corwin and Aunt Lynette Lewis at their home. They share experiences from their lives, where they grew up, how they met, and the importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives. Devin shares stories he gathered from their children and asks them questions about them. They...
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S5 - Karen Redd
In this episode of My 99 Cousins, I sit down with Aunt Karen, joined by her son Ammon, to talk about her childhood, her early love of music, and the family experiences that helped shape the woman and mother she would become. She shares memories of growing up in a large family, performing with her...
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S4 - Richard Kartchner
Devin and Sarah visit Uncle Richard a month before he left on his mission to Chile. This episode is also slightly out of order, Aunt Karen's episode was suppose to be the next one, but because Uncle Richard will be leaving on his mission in a few days, this was released first. Uncle Richard…
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65 - Annaliese
Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit the Whites in Vernal while making a trip to also go to the temple and see one of Sarah's co-workers perform in the musical "Annie". Cousin Annaliese and her husband James and their two youngest daughters were wonderful hosts to the Andersen family during their stay....
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64: Cousin 105 - Adam A G Part 2
**Listener Discretion is Advised** - This episode contains very sensitive and mature topics including conversion therapy, suicidal ideation, abuse, alcoholism, and potentially other sensitive topics. Part 2 of Devin's interview of Cousin Adam, the recently adopted son of Glen Lee and Phyllis...
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64: Cousin 105 - Adam A G Part 1
**Listener Discretion is Advised** - This episode contains very sensitive and mature topics including conversion therapy, suicidal ideation, abuse, alcoholism, and potentially other sensitive topics. This episode is divided into two parts. This episode is Part 1 of 2. Adam, the newest cousin to...
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63: Cousin 77 - Celeste
Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit the Excell family in Cedar City. Celeste and Brian have them over for dinner before their interview. Buckle up for the exciting Hallmark story of how Celeste and Brian rekindled a long awaited relationship one Thanksgiving Weekend 15 years ago. Listen in to the…
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62: Cousin 100 - Sarah Andersen Kraus
Devin and Sarah finish up their trip in Texas by visiting the 100th grandchild to be born in the family, Sarah Andersen Kraus and her husband Derien. Sarah and Derien are new parents because Sarah recently gave birth to two beautiful little girls, and throughout the interview, you can hear them...
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61: Cousin 91 - Maryelle
Devin and Sarah continue their visits in Houston Texas and visit cousin Maryelle and her family. She and Brad have 6 amazing children, and after getting to know them over a delicious dinner, The Andersens sit down with the Rippa's for the episode. Maryelle reveals the history of her name as well…
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60: Cousin 95 - Tim Part 2
The interview with Tim continues into part 2. In Part 2 we learn more about Lauren, how she and Tim met, began dating, got engaged, and eventually got married, as well as their 2 children. Lauren tells how she didn't like Tim at first, but how she was able to see him in a different light after a...
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60: Cousin 95 - Tim Part 1
Part 1 of a 2 Part episode. Devin and Sarah visit Houston Texas to complete the interviews of all of the rest of Devin's cousins in Texas. Devin and Sarah visit Tim and Lauren Andersen for dinner before sitting down for their interview. Tim shares memories of Grandma Andersen, Aunts and Uncles…
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59: Cousin 75 - Aaron
Devin and cousin Jacob visit Aaron Lewis and his parents at the Farm. Aaron lives in Texas, but was in Utah visiting and so Devin couldn't pass up the chance to interview him. Aaron talks about memories with cousins at reunions, as well as visiting the Kartchners in Idaho and other family at the...
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58: Cousin 29 - Taylor
In this episode, Devin and his wife Sarah sit down with cousin Taylor Kartchner and his wife, Wendy (“Saint Wendy”), to explore a life full of faith, family, and unforgettable stories. Taylor, the third of nine children, shares memories ranging from winning an “ugliest driver’s license” contest…
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57: Cousin 57 - Verlan
Another golden episode where the cousin's cousin number matches their episode number. Devin visits Verlan Lewis for dinner at Zupas before going to Verlan's home for the interview. Verlan shares memories of their grandparents, cousins at reunions, and even a special memory of spending time with...
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56: Cousin 19 - Mark Part 2
Devin and Mark meet up again at the Farm for a part 2 of their conversation. This time, it's all about Mark's decision to stop attending church, the history behind his exodus, the regret that he has for the way in which he went about it, but also the respect and love he still has for his family,...
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56: Cousin 19 - Mark Part 1
Mark and Marianne Kartchner are in town for the Kartchner family reunion. Devin and Sarah take advantage of this opportunity and are able to interview them on the evening of the first day of the reunion. Mark shares some of the memories of early Andersen family reunions and stories of spending…
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55: Cousin 89 - Claire
Claire and Kevin visit the Andersens at their home in Saratoga Springs. Claire tells them memories of their extended family, growing up in Idaho, playing the harp and piano, her mission, and how she and Kevin met. Kevin tells his side of the story, as well as how he proposed to Claire. For the...
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Special Episode - Tim and Jana Andersen Reunion 2025
Devin, Sarah, and their son Tim, head to Bear Lake for the annual Tim and Jana Andersen Family Reunion. The evening before everyone went home, Devin gathered his siblings, their spouses, and their mother together at the dinner table for a good conversation about Their father and husband, Tim.…
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54: Cousin 80 - Ethan
Cousin Ethan Kartchner visits Devin and Sarah in their home in Saratoga Springs for the interview. Ethan, the 8th of 9 children in the Kartchner family, learns his cousin number and then talks about memories of extended family, especially the Andelins, and even a closeness he's felt with Grandpa...
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53: Cousin 70 - Joanna
Devin and Sarah visit the Freeman's at the Jacob home for dinner before the interview. Joanna and her husband Nathan share so many wonderful stories. Joanna tells a story that Devin has been eagerly waiting to hear for several years, ever since he first heard about the famous Girl's Camp Bear…
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52: Cousin 20 - Mylinda
Devin visits cousin Mylinda and her husband Mike when they’re in town visiting for 2 of their daughters graduations from college. Mylinda talks about the uniqueness of the spelling of her name and the cloesness she had with her father as well as having her middle name after her mother. Mylinda...
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S3: LaDawn and Jim Part 2
Part 2 of LaDawn and Jim's episode. Jim and LaDawn share their experiences going on missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. First sharing their experience of living in Mexico and how that opportunity came about. They spoke about later serving at the same time as 2 of their...
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S3: LaDawn and Jim Part 1
This is a 2 part episode. Devin visits Aunt LaDawn and Uncle Jim at their home in Orem. They tell Devin the story of how they met, how they got engaged, and many wonderful stories of their family. Uncle Jim talks about how he built his house, and they both share stories of Devin's father, Tim.…
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51: Cousin 62 - Nathan
Devin visits his cousin, Nathan, and instead of bringing his wife, Sarah, along. Devin brings along cousin Jacob! Devin, Jacob, and Nathan share stories of their youth, experiences that they had growing up and visiting Nathan on the farm. Devin talks about making bows and arrows with Nathan…
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50: Cousin 99 - Hunter
Devin and Sarah travel down to the farm once again for another interview. Hunter and Courtney are in town from Alabama for a month and living with Hunter's parents, Corwin and Lynette. Hunter talks about being the youngest of 14 children, and Devin shares memories and stories he'd collected from...
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Special Episode - Devin and Sarah
Devin and Sarah decide to have a special My 99 cousins episode to celebrate their halfway point. They talk about their experiences of doing the podcast, visiting cousins, and spending time with each family. Devin shares some statistics about the podcast, which episodes have the most downloads…
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49: Cousin 37 - Ammon
Devin, Sarah, and Tim return to visiting cousins after a month off. Devin and Sarah interview Ammon Redd after having a delicious dinner with Ammon, his wife Allison, and their 6 children. Ammon talks about the origins of his name and the origins of his brothers names who were born after him. He...
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48: Cousin 76 - Michelle
Devin, Sarah, and Tim finish up their Arizona cousin trip by visiting the Anderson family. That's AndersOn with an O. Michelle and Jason Anderson share their life stories, starting with their childhood memories and experiences. Michelle recalls her early years on the farm, her close bond with her...
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47: Cousin 11 - Glen Part 2
In Part 2, Glen and Diana share their personal and professional journeys, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. Glen, who has been with American Express for 20 years, discusses a particularly challenging project in Greensboro where he had to manage the transition of...
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47: Cousin 11 - Glen Part 1
Devin, Sarah, and Tim continue their journey of visiting cousins in Arizona. This is the 2nd interview of the Arizona trip where the Andersens meet up with the Glen and Diana Andersen family. In part 1 of the episode, Glen shares many memories of cousins, aunts, uncles, and our grandparents. From...
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46: Cousin 7 - Esther
Devin, Sarah, and Tim travel down to Phoenix, Arizona to interview 3 cousins. This is the first of those interviews. In this episode, we join Esther and Steve as they share their experiences and memories with their extended family. Esther reflects on her childhood, her close relationship with her...
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S1: Dean Part 2
This is part 2 of Devin and Sarah's interview with Dean and Colleen in Hawaii. In this heartfelt episode, Devin shares personal memories and reflections with his Aunt Colleen and Uncle Dean, who are serving as mission presidents in Hawaii. He recounts his childhood and teenage years, expressing...
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45: Cousin 45 - David
In this episode Cousin David comes to Devin and Sarah's home while visiting his family for the holidays. David discusses his military service, including deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait, highlighting the challenges and unique experiences he faced. David also talks about his…
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44: Cousin 72 - Lindsay
The final Houston Trip episode comes out with a visit from Lindsay and Kenny Weston.They discuss the origins of the podcast and Lindsay's initial enthusiasm for the project, which aligns with her own interest in family and marriage. Lindsay shares her experience as a faithful listener and…
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43: Cousin 93 - Sarah Lamb
In this episode of "My 99 Cousins," host Devin Andersen visits Houston to support his sister Charlotte while she stays in the hospital with her son Liam who is recovering from a surgery to remove cancer. while there he interviews his cousin Sarah and her husband, Forrest. They discuss Sarah's...
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42: Cousin 78 - Camille
Devin is in Houston visiting his sister Charlotte's family to help out while Charlotte's son, Liam, recovers from a life saving surgery that removed cancer from his leg. While helping with the family, Devin decided to kill 4 birds with one stone, and interview 3 cousins. This is the first of…
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41: Cousin 33 - Adam
The Andersens head down to Cedar City to meet up with another Miller cousin. Adam is the oldest of the 6 Miller siblings, and Devin and Sarah have dinner at Jacob Miller's house with the Miller Brothers and their families before Devin and Sarah sit down for the podcast with Adam and his wife...
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40: Cousin 16 - Mary
Devin travels down to Manti, UT to spend the weekend with Cousin Mary, her husband, Doug, and some of their wonderful children. The podcast begins with Devin sharing his experience of attending the musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and winning his very own Golden Ticket. Devin then asks...
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39: Cousin 103 - Camilla
Devin and Sarah visit the youngest Andersen cousin, Camilla Andelin Curtis. They have dinner with Camilla's husband, Tyler, and his brother Kyle, before sitting down to record the podcast. Camilla and Tyler share how they met on their mission and the unique circumstances of serving during the...
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38: Cousin 39 - Brenley Part 2
Brenley's episode Part 2 Follow The Humble Village: https://www.instagram.com/thehumblevillageproject/profilecard/?igsh=em45dHhxZjQ5bXo0 https://www.instagram.com/hxp.humanitarianexperience/reel/C8gLZVStYN4/?ig_mid=04E1D3F3-1C65-4737-81CA-05118AD39F2F&utm_source=igweb&launch_app_store=true
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38: Cousin 39 - Brenley Part 1
This is a two part episode. Devin, Sarah, and Tim head to Huntsville, Utah, to visit cousin Brenley and her family. After an amazing dinner with 2 types of salmon, and a small concert, the Andersens and the Burton's sat down to record the podcast. Brenley shares how she got her name, what her...
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37: Cousin 36 - Sally
Sally and her three children visit Devin and Sarah's home for dinner before Sally sits down with Devin and Sarah for the interview. Sally shares some fun memories of her childhood, the time she got to spend with Grandpa and Grandma Andersen, as well as some of her favorite memories of cousins at...
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S1: Dean Part 1
This interview is split into two parts. This is part 1 Devin, Sarah, and Tim spend their vacation in Hawaii and while there, they stay at the Mission Home in Honolulu where their Uncle Dean and Aunt Colleen live. After staying there several days, Devin and Sarah get the opportunity to interview...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Devin's on a quest to interview all 99 of his Andersen cousins. He'll hear their stories, learn about their families, their parents, and grandparents, and maybe learn about a topic they're passionate about. Listen in on what makes the "Awesome Andersens" so awesome, and what it's like to grow up in such an enormous family!
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Devin Andersen
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Devin's on a quest to interview all 99 of his Andersen cousins. He'll hear their stories, learn about their families, their parents, and grandparents, and maybe learn about a topic they're passionate about. Listen in on what makes the "Awesome Andersens" so awesome, and what it's like to grow up in...
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