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Twintopia

by Julie and Katie

Identical twins, Julie and Katie, host this exciting new podcast that explores all things TWINS. Throughout this series, the twins discuss their relationship (including their unique friendship now that they're married and have families of their own), and everything you've ever wondered about twins: the social-emotional aspects; biological/DNA; twins in Hollywood; nature vs. nurture; is ESP real?; twin myths and stupid questions; identical vs. fraternal; twins in love, and much, much more!

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Episodes

  1. The Doppelganger Episode 2

    We've talked about Doppelgangers before - but this time, it's personal. Even though Katie is Julie's identical twin (and podcast co-host) Katie is not the only person who looks like her. Julie tells the story of her surreal experience of having a real-life lookalike living in her same small town,...

  2. (Re-Release) The Ghost Episode

    For the re-release of our Ghost Episode, please enjoy our riveting original interview from 2022 with twins Kristy and Jenny who lead a paranormal investigation team called Soul Sisters Paranormal. As a bonus, Katie joins the recording from the New York Public Library (in honor of the movie...

  3. Twin Credit Mixups: Interview with Tod Lewis

    Tod Lewis is a lawyer who specializes in twin credit and identity mixup claims. In this fascinating episode, Julie and Katie talk with Tod about how twin credit mixups occur (and how it happens to twins more than you might think), the financial and emotional damage it can cause and what can be…

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  4. Twin Telepathy: ESP Stories from Twintopians

    If you know us at all, you know we believe in twin telepathy. We took to social media and asked Twintopians to share their best ESP stories...and they did not disappoint! We know you will enjoy these fun and bizarre stories that could only happen because of the rare bond that happens between twins.

  5. Twin Experiment: Results are IN!

    Julie and Katie discuss the results of their very own Twin Experiment (inspired by Netflix's You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.) For the month of February, Julie went sugar free/alcohol free, and Katie gave up red meat, dairy and gluten. Given that the sister have identical DNA, who had the...

  6. Twin Talk: Twin experiment (Valentine's Diet Disaster) and twins reunited after 80 years.

    Julie and Katie check in on how their different diets are going for Twintopia's very own Twin Experiment, plus a tragic story of twins in the news, ESP and diet disasters on Valentine's day.

  7. TWIN TV REVIEW: "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment"

    Katie and Julie review the Netflix docuseries, "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment," as part of their Twin TV series. Listen to find out what they loved about this show and what it did (and didn't) have to do with twins. Later, the twins explain how it inspired them to do their own twin...

  8. TWIN TV REVIEW: Twin Love reality show

    Katie and Julie are starting a new bonus series in which they share their thoughts on tv shows/series that involve twins. This episode focuses on the new Amazon Prime limited series called "Twin Love," hosted by the Bella Twins.

  9. Twin Listener Poll: Did you ever receive or achieve something your twin didn't?

    Julie and Katie read twin listener responses to the poll inquiry: "Did you ever receive or achieve something your twin didn't? How did you both handle it?" The twins also discuss their Christmas prep and the new twin reality show "Twins in Love."

  10. Double Trouble: The Problem with Twins

    We love being twins. But for this episode we took to Facebook to ask other twins, "Has Being a twin caused you problems?" Though many of the responses we could relate to, others really surprised us. Please enjoy!

  11. The Unique Bond of Boy/Girl Twins, with Madison and Zachary Lewis!

    Katie and Julie have always wanted to devote an entire episode to the dynamics of the boy/girl (or in this case, man/woman) twin relationship. The day has come and we were delighted to get to know these 19-year old twins and hear what makes their relationship special; we loved hearing how they…

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  12. Twins Turn 50!

    As Katie and Julie approach their 50th birthday, they ponder what their birthday wishes will be for the next 50 years.

  13. How Rare Are Identical Twins?

    Katie and Julie have had a long-standing disagreement on the rarity of identical twins. Although fertility treatments have caused a surge in the number of multiple births, Julie questioned whether this would have any affect on the number of identical (aka, "monozygotic") twins. Julie does a deep...

  14. What do the singletons have to say about their twin siblings?

    It's the SIBLING episode! Finally someone (or in this case, two someones), dedicated an entire podcast episode to the singleton siblings of twins. We are thrilled to hear their story! What's it like to be raised alongside twins? Find out as our brother Rob joins us for a chat with our longtime...

  15. Doppelgängers (aka Twin Strangers)

    In this episode, Julie and Katie discuss the phenomenon of look alike strangers and how scientists are now discovering that most Doppelgängers (aka "twin strangers") share similar DNA.

  16. Twin Listener Poll: How important is it to look alike?

    Julie and Katie wondered what lengths their fellow twins are willing to go in order to look alike, so we took an online poll and the Twintopia community had lots to say about the subject. Would you have plastic surgery if your twin did? Would you change your hairstyle? Listen as we share their...

  17. The Honorary Twin

    Twin enthusiast, J.W., discusses with Julie and Katie why he is so fascinated with twins and has over 100 sets of twin friends. J.W. was presented with a medal and the title of "Honorary Twin" by some of his twin friends and makes an effort to attend the twin festival in Twinsburg, OH each year.…

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  18. The Name Episode

    What's in a name? In today's episode, Julie and Katie ponder the meaning of names and whether or not our personalities live up to our chosen names. Do you like it when twins have rhyming names, like "Brenda and Lynda" or sound similar like "Joseph and Josiah"? Is Katie's son happy she named him...

  19. Is there a twin gene?

    In this episode, we interview twins Miriam and Sarah, who have twins running rampant throughout their family tree (both identical and fraternal), which begs the question: Are geneticists wrong about the heredity of twins? The ladies also discuss whether or not you should marry someone who doesn't...

  20. Anniversary Special: The Twin Experience

    Twintopia celebrates their 1-year anniversary with more amazing twin interviews recorded from the Twins Days festival in Ohio! Julie and Katie spoke with almost 20 sets of twins during the twin festival and found that there are some universal truths to the twin experience. Take a listen (or if...

  21. Twins Days Festival - Katie and Julie go to Twinsburg!

    For this very special, super-sized episode, Julie and Katie go to the land of twins... the largest twin festival in the world... the TWINS DAYS FESTIVAL in Twinsburg, OH! You won't believe what they saw and the fellow twins they met while they were there. This podcast is about ALL things twins…

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  22. Twin Royalty: Twins Days Festival Queens

    Identical twins Heather and Christina were the Twins Days Festival 2021 queens. With 21 years invested in past festivals, they are able to give Julie and Katie helpful tips on how best to enjoy their first ever visit to this year's festival coming up in August. Plus, during the wrap-up, the twins...

  23. Twinship Love and Loss: A special interview with twin Kim Alameida Vialpando

    On this special twin episode we interview our high school friend and fellow identical twin, Kim Alameida Vialpando, who shares her joy in being a twin and getting to raise twins of her own; she also talks about how being compared affected her and her sister Kelly growing up and the struggles they...

  24. The Birthday Episode

    Julie and Katie celebrate their birthday together and reflect on their favorite birthdays growing up and why being together on their special day is important to them; Katie reads Twintopia fan mail from listeners describing their memorable twin birthdays.

  25. How Well Do you Remember Our Childhood?

    In this episode, Julie asks Katie 10 questions about their shared childhood and youth, to see if they remember things the same way. The twins also prepare for their upcoming trip to Twinsburg, OH where they've been granted media clearance to cover the event for the podcast and share what their...

  26. "Twins in LOVE" Part 2: Interview with twins Arlane and Delane and their husbands

    Together with their husbands, identical twins Arlane and Delane from Louisville, Kentucky discuss everything from kids to wine and how the two couples operate together as one big team.

  27. "Twins in LOVE" Part 1: Married to Twins - what’s that like?

    For the first episode of their "Twins in LOVE" series, Julie and Katie bring their husbands on the show to weigh in on what it’s like being married to twins. This might be our favorite episode yet! The men had some interesting insights on how being married to a twin affects them. Plus: The twins...

  28. Professional tennis athletes and twins, Allura and Bella Zamarripa

    Julie and Katie talk with 19-year-old identical twins Allura and Bella Zamarripa about their tennis careers and how being twins gives them a competitive edge playing professional women’s tennis (especially when playing doubles). The twins currently play for the University of Texas.

  29. Twin Talk with Identical Twins, Jess and Jo

    For this episode, Julie's friend Jo returns, this time with her identical twin, Jess, who is out visiting from the U.K. Julie and the twins talk about what twinship means to them, funny questions people have asked them, and much more. The sisters also play a round of "How Well Do you Know Your...

  30. Twins Who Work Together

    Julie and Katie sit down with identical twins, Lisa and Dani about their close bond and freaking people out at work at their various jobs (and riding a tandem bike to get there!). The two sets of twins discuss how spending time together is what feels most natural. For Lisa and Dani, twins are a...

  31. Dr. Nancy Segal, Twin Expert

    Julie and Katie talk with Dr. Nancy Segal, Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and Director/Founder of the Twin Studies Center, to discuss the results of their DNA test and what these results mean for them genetically and relationally with each other. The…

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  32. Are We Identical?

    Julie and Katie meet up to read the results of their DNA test: they finally get to find out, once and for all, if they are identical.

  33. Raising Multiples - Part 2 (Interview with mother of quadruplets)

    This is part 2 of our interview with Danielle Holoday, mother to quadruplet boys. In this episode, Danielle tells about her scary first days in the NICU and bringing her boys home for the first time. The ladies also discuss sibling relationships and we learn what Danielle's boys are like today as...

  34. Raising Multiples - Part 1 (interview with mother of quadruplets)

    In this episode, Julie and Katie interview Danielle Holaday, mother of quadruplet boys. Danielle's stories of struggling with infertility, and then finding out she was pregnant with multiples, and what her life has been ever since will both shock and delight you. Her joyful personality combined...

  35. Twins in Hollywood - Part 2 (Halloween Special)

    Welcome to part 2 of our "Twins in Hollywood" episode, which is our Halloween Special. The twins continue their interview with Julie's friend (and fellow identical twin), Jolayn ("Jo") Stein. For this very creepy episode, the twins discuss cultures where twins are feared as evil, Hollywood's...

  36. Twins in Hollywood - Part 1

    The twins sit down with Julie's friend (and fellow identical twin), Jo Stein to discuss their views on Hollywood's portrayal of twins, their favorite twin movies and shows, the famous Doublemint Twins, and much more.

  37. Episode 1: Pilot

    Julie and Katie introduce themselves and delve into their unique relationship growing up as identical twins and what it has meant to them. They also give listeners a sneak peak into future episodes.

  38. Trailer

    Twins, Julie and Katie explain why they created this podcast and what their series on twins is all about.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Identical twins, Julie and Katie, host this exciting new podcast that explores all things TWINS. Throughout this series, the twins discuss their relationship (including their unique friendship now that they're married and have families of their own), and everything you've ever wondered about twins: the social-emotional aspects; biological/DNA; twins in Hollywood; nature vs. nurture; is ESP real?; twin myths and stupid questions; identical vs. fraternal; twins in love, and much, much more!

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Julie and Katie

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What is Twintopia about?

Identical twins, Julie and Katie, host this exciting new podcast that explores all things TWINS. Throughout this series, the twins discuss their relationship (including their unique friendship now that they're married and have families of their own), and everything you've ever wondered about twins:...

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Twintopia is created and hosted by Julie and Katie.
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