My 99 Cousins

Devin, Sarah, and Tim, finish off their trip to Idaho by visiting cousin Laura Cook in Blackfoot Idaho before heading home.

Laura, her husband Tom, and their 4 children have been living in Idaho for the past 2 years and recently came back from a thrilling, but scary, adventure

In the Grand Tetons. The Andersen’s have lunch with the Cooks before sitting down to record this episode of the podcast.

Devin learns about why her parents decided to call her Laura, why she was such a big baby, and who of her siblings she is most like. Tom tells a funny story from his work as a physician’s assistant, as well as how she and Laura met and got engaged before talking about their four children.

Laura shares memories of Grandma Andersen, the cousins her age, as well as some of the aunts and uncles that lived at the farm while she was growing up.

Devin then shares with Laura some of the funny and heartwarming memories he collected from her family of Laura when she was younger and living at home both in Utah and Texas. Devin comes up with a way to test how “Texan” Laura really is, and then they conclude the episode by talking about what it’s like breeding dogs.

Devin, Sarah, and Tim, take a trip to Rigby Idaho to meet up with cousin Paul, his wife Cami, and their 6 kids. Devin and his family have a blast playing in their cousin's backyard, floating the canal behind their house, eating cinnamon rolls, playing frisbee games, riding the zip line, and of course, interviewing Paul and Cami for the podcast.

Paul learns that he's cousin #53 as well as the cousins who were born the same year as him. Then Paul shares some amazing stories of Andersen family reunions - Water ballooning innocent bystanders, climbing radio towers, and rescuing a man from the Jordanelle Reservoir.

Devin then shares some pretty incredible and hilarious stories that he collected from Pauls siblings and father about his adventurous and somewhat destructive nature in his youth.

The episode concludes with them speaking on the blessings of having faithful ancestors, and the blessings we can pass onto our children through our own faithfulness.

Devin releases a special episode about one of our ancestors, Amy Sumner Porter, as well as a devotional by his father, Tim Andersen, that was recorded in 1993 the year before he passed away.

Devin tells the incredible stories of both Amy Sumner, as well as the young woman Lydia, and how their lives became forever intertwined. These amazing women pioneers helped to raise our Grandpa Andersen's Great Grandmother. Amy is Grandpa Andersen's Maternal Great, Great, Grandmother.

Devin then shares his experience that happened at the Andersen family reunion on July 24th, 2024, and his hopes for "The Big One" that he aspires to have happen on July 24th, 2026.

Devin then shares the entire recording of his father's devotional "The Signs of the Times" before sharing one last message before the end of the episode.

Stephanie and her husband, Andrew are visiting from Texas and meet up with Devin and Sarah in Isaac Jacob's basement apartment where Devin's mother lives. What occurs is definitely the silliest and funniest episode that's been recorded so far.

Devin shares with Stephanie a story about her name, and that he thought that he was cousin #60 for a while, but learned he was actually #61, and Stephanie was #60. Stephanie fails at correctly listing off the cousins that were born the same year as them, and then Stephanie and Andrew share how they met and got engaged.

Stephanie shares memories of their grandparents, and a few memories of cousins while growing up. Devin then shares many of the memories that he collected from Stephanie's parents and siblings. Devin then shares 5 special memories he has of Stephanie at different stages of their lives.

For the final topic, Stephanie let Devin choose, so he decided to ask about Stephanie's book that she's writing about a fictional character who learns that she is the main character in a book and has to work with the author to get back home. Devin shares that he's also been writing an autobiographical series about his life called "The Memoirs of a Mormon High School Student".

Devin and Sarah have dinner with Isaac and Angela Jacob's family before sitting down in their living room for the podcast.

Devin ask about the origins of Isaac's name and the significance that it has for him and his family. Angela talks about how she and Isaac met, were set up to date, and how Isaac proposed to her.

Isaac and Angela recount memories that they have of the Andersen Grandparents, and Isaac shares memories of uncles, aunts, and cousins that have influenced his life.

Devin then shares memories he gathered from Isaac's siblings and parents, and recounts several stories that they shared. Isaac and Angela also talk about their recent mission to Madagascar with their children, how that opportunity came about, and some of the amazing stories of living there for a year.

Isaac talks about becoming a Zion like people, and preparing for Christs 2nd coming. They discuss what that means to each of them, and then Devin has a surprise recording that he shares with everyone before the end of the episode.

Devin, Sarah, and Tim, visit Laura Callister and her family for dinner before the podcast. Laura talks about her father and Devin's father. Then Laura and her husband Matt introduce themselves and their children

Devin learns more about their education, and Laura tells an incredible story about reporting on the terrifying event that occurred on February 7th, 1993 when a man jumped on stage by President Hunter and threatened that he had a bomb. Laura was able to write about it just a few days later.

Devin learns that Matt studied oncology and worked at the same hospital a few years after Devin's father, Tim, passed away there. He asks Matt some questions about cancer.

Laura shares some memories of her grandparents, cousins, and aunts and uncles before Devin shares many of the stories and memories that he collected from her siblings and children.

They end the podcast by speaking on the Title of Liberty found in the scriptures, and relating that Devin feels that Laura has encapsulated the ethos of the Andersen family: Covenants, Freedom, and Family.

Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit Legrand and Tara in Draper, Utah for dinner before recording the episode at their kitchen table. Their college age son, Trek, was there for dinner, and spent much of the time during the podcast playing with Tim.

LeGrand explains the origins of his name, and the unique connection his Grandpa Lewis had with a well renowned LDS apostle.

Tara and LeGrand tall the story of how they met and got engaged, and then Devin asks a question about each of their 5 children.

LeGrand tells an incredible story about the fruits of the labors of his mission, as well as many funny and interesting stories about cousins from the Andersen Family. He also takes some time to tell some stories of aunts and uncles, and the gratitude that he has for their good examples.

Devin then shares the many memories, stories, and impressions that he collected from LeGrands' siblings and parents.

For Father’s Day, Devin has his mother, Jana, over for dinner with Sarah and Tim. After dinner, Jana, Sarah, and Devin, sit down at their kitchen table to begin the podcast

Jana speaks on behalf of her late son, Troy, and does her best to answer the questions Devin and Sarah ask. Jana discusses the origins of his name, the reason behind his pre-mature birth, and the experiences she and her husband, Tim, had during the 11 days that Troy was alive. She discusses the cause of his death, and the grief that they felt at his passing.

Devin shares a song that his father, Tim, wrote for his and Jana’s first child - troy. And they discuss some of the thoughts that came to their minds as they listened to the lyrics. Devin then shares a special recording he found of Grandpa Andersen giving a brief message to Tim and Jana at their baby’s funeral.

Sarah then tells of her and Devin’s experience with their first pregnancy, and the similarities between Timothy Troy (Jana’s son), and Timothy Paul (Sarah’s son). Devin then shares a song the he had also written for their son, Timothy Paul, when Sarah was pregnant with him, called “Miracle.”

Devin, Sarah, and Tim drive up to Hyde Park, Utah, located close to Logan City, to visit cousin DJ and his family. After a delicious dinner of various Indian curry dishes, Dj, Julia, Devin, and Sarah, sit down in DJ's office to begin the episode.

DJ talks about his mission, and a difficult experience of receiving letters learning of Devin's father, Tim, getting sick, and then passing away. DJ talks about his career journey, and the faith and perseverance it has taken to become a successful lawyer for SDL.

DJ and Julia reveal how they met, and how many of our cousins also met their spouses in the same ward. Julia tells us how smart and persistent DJ was, and how they dated and became engaged. Devin then shares memories that he collected from DJ's mother and his siblings.

For the final topic, DJ chose to speak on the Joy that the Gospel of Jesus Christ Brings. Devin asks 3 questions regarding this topic, and they each discuss the importance of the Gospel in their own lives.

Devin, Sarah, and Tim visit cousin Benson in Kaysville, Utah. They share some delicious Thai food at their dinner table and then Benson, Sam, Devin, and Sarah sit down in Benson's office for the interview.

Benson shares why he goes by his middle name, instead of his first name, Jarom. Sam shares an amusing story of how she and Benson met, and an even more amusing story about how they got engaged.

Benson reveals to Devin his hypothesis on good cousins and bad cousins, which puts Devin in an existential crisis, realizing that he too, must have been a bad cousin.

Devin shares some funny and interesting stories from Benson's siblings,; and Benson talks all about his midlife crisis and wanting to "Get Barreled before 50". Benson shares his testimony of the Book of Mormon, and Sam shares her own gratitude towards the Andersen family, and her testimony of the Book of Mormon as well.