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The Drunk Mormon Podcast
by David Jon Banks
This is the Drunk Mormon Podcast! Join us each week as an ex-Mormon and a never-Mormon get drunk and learn about people who never get drunk—Mormons!
Episodes
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131 - Book of Mormon Archaeology - Part 2
Okay, in part 1 we pulled out our maps, we looked at geographical models, and we tried to figure out from context clues where the events of the Book of Mormon took place. Now it's time to look at the cold hard evidence that people have surely found, right? ...right? Follow us @DrunkMormonPod
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130 - Book of Mormon Archaeology - Part 1
We're all Indiana Jones this week as we attempt to track down the lost locations of the Book of Mormon cities and events using Archaeology! Or, at least that's what we're calling it! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod
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129 - The Golden Man in the Bathrobe
See, we know that you know that there was NO WAY we hadn't dedicated an episode to our favorite bedroom-visiting angel. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod
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128 - God Invented Submarines
Happy Pioneer Day! We're back, and we're repentent! Starting things off is an episode we recorded *years ago, ready to see the light of day. From Lauren's mouth to your ears, may we present the possibly-true story of the ancientest of ancient people, the Jaredites! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod
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127 - Hey God, Can I Get a Tattoo?
Forget eternal life--we want something REALLY permanent! Welcoming tattoo artist Kamryn Jones to teach us all about how to really make a mark. And perhaps a surprise (audio) reveal? Plus! A batch of new episodes are coming your way starting this summer! Details inside! Follow Kamryn...
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98 - Nauvoo is not a Star Wars Planet
Recorded back when Lauren was in New Zealand quarantine, we take her on an imaginative journey to the magical, Mormon, living history museum that is Nauvoo, Illinois... Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store! Find us on Patreon!
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97 - Queer Mormon Theology with Blaire Ostler
Blaire Ostler joins the podcast again to dive deep into the magical world of queer Mormon theology, or, as DJB puts it, "fan fiction that's better than the book". But is it fan fiction or the actual doctrine?? Find more from Blaire at her website, and find her book, "Queer Mormon Theology: An...
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96 - The Drunk Mormon Gender Bender
It's still Pride Month somewhere! Join Lauren and our schmorgesborg of fun-gendered guests as we reveal the ins and outs of where Mormonism meets Gender! Find @jjmohawk on instagram and tik tok. Check out Blaire Ostler's new book! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our merch store! And find us on...
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95 - Another Gay Episode
It's still Pride Month for a couple more days, so we're squeezing in a few on-theme episodes before all the gays turn back into pumpkins (that's... that's how it works, right?). Join Lauren as Dan and DJB teach her about three more queer characters from the world of Mormon history! Follow us...
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94 - Fasting and Furious
After a brief unexpected break so that everyone can finish moving into their new houses and apartments, we're back to teach Lauren about the Mormon practice of regular fasting! Don't worry, not plot twists here, it sucks. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Find us on Patreon! And visit our Merch Store!
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93 - Amalickiah Returns
We drag Lauren, kicking and screaming, back to the Book of Mormon to learn what happened to hunky Captain Moroni and the evil Amalickiah... Also you'll never guess what public office Lauren is running for! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Find us on Patreon! And check out our merch store!
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91 - Mormon Astronomy
We're back! It's time for a bunch of brand new episodes, and today we're jumping down a rabbit wormhole into the speculative world where Mormon cosmology meets astronomy! And we brought along a guest who actually knows what they're talking about. Join as we discuss: - Do we really get our own...
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BONUS - A Mormon Christmas Fiasco! (Act One)
For Christmas 2020 your Drunk Mormon Podcast Pals play the classic version of the game Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games -- but with a custom Mormon playset! Think of it like a drunk improv theater radio play, where shit goes wrong and keeps getting worse. Head over to Patreon if you want to WATCH us...
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88 - Lauren Goes to the Beehive House
This year has been exhausting, so Lauren and DJB reminisce on happier times, back when they visited Brigham Young's old mansion, the Beehive House, in 2018 while touring Salt Lake City. Come hang with us and learn: - Why is it called the Beehive House when it's not even shaped like a beehive? -...
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87 - Even More Mormon Ghost Stories! (Happy Halloween!)
Don't forget to vote on/by November 3rd!! It's our THIRD Halloween, and we've collected a bunch of listener-submitted Mormon Ghost stories! After you listen, head to our Patreon to listen to extra deleted stories from our first Halloween episode in 2018, AS WELL as catch a video of Goldie…
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86 - Korihor the Anti-Christ
If the year 2020 wasn't punishing enough, we're dragging Lauren back to the Book of Mormon to learn about Korihor, one of the baddest villains the Nephites ever faced (depending on who you ask). *This episode was originally recorded in April 2020, in the height of Covid Quarantine, and before the...
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85 - What Type of Gay Mormon Are You?
David and Lauren are joined by Tyler Lefevor to discuss the four life paths that LGB Mormons wander through, in support of the 10-year study Tyler is helping leading to build real data about how queer Mormons navigate fulfillment and find happiness. Are you on both the Mormon spectrum and the…
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84 - Celestial Divorce - Part 2
Jump back into the conversation with us and guest Designated Driver, Mormon Lauren as we talk about Mormon Divorce! Join us as we continue to discuss: - What's the stigma of being a divorced Mormon? - Is divorce an option on the table? - Is love even real?? And head over to our Patreon for a…
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83 - Celestial Divorce - Part 1
We're trying to climb out of the depths of 2020 and back into the saddle of a somewhat predictable release schedule and found our friend, Mormon Lauren, along the way! Join us as we discuss: - Can Mormons even get divorced? - Are men even worth it? - Will DJB cry if he drinks enough alcohol??...
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82 - Mormon White Supremacy - Part 2 (feat. Dr. Mica McGriggs)
This is the second half of our discussion with Dr. Mica McGriggs about Mormon history and white supremacy — the ban on ordaining Black men to the Mormon priesthood or allowing Black Mormons into Mormon temples finally gets repealed! Grab a seat and join us as we continue explore: - What led to…
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81 - Mormon White Supremacy - Part 1 (feat. Dr. Mica McGriggs)
This week we invite Dr. Mica McGriggs to help us teach Lauren about the roots of white supremacy in Mormon history and culture — specifically, the ban on ordaining Black men to the Mormon priesthood, or allowing Black Mormons into their temples. Pull up a chair and join us as we explore: - The...
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We'll be back soon!
We're taking a brief pause in releasing our own content in order to redirect our attention towards listening to and participating in the Black Lives Matter movement. We will return soon with episodes, and we are going to prioritize some overdue (and especially relevant) topics. So stay safe, stay...
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Fireside #1 - The World Isn't Ending but the Trauma is Real
Don't forget to join us LIVE every other Wednesday on Instagram Live (@DrunkMormonPod) or catch the fireside videos on Patreon after! This fireside we talk about Mormon Doomsday PTSD and why it's valid if you're still wearing the same t-shirt from three days ago. And at the end, catch the Special...
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80 - Heavenly Mother
It's Mothers Day this week so we take a moment to acknowledge the greatest Mother of all -- our Heavenly Mother. We learn EVERYTHING Mormons know about her (it doesn't take long) and then speculate on our favorite fan theories that give her a little more substance and meaning... Join us in...
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79 - The Garden of Eden is in Missouri
While we're all quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic, we teach Lauren about the original quarantine, the Garden of Eden. Join us as we drink Whiskey Gingers and discuss: - What was the Garden of Eden? - Why do Mormons think it was in Missouri? - How did this affect the real estate market…
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78 - How to Heal With the Priesthood
With the world locked down because of a global pandemic, what better time to finally teach Lauren how to heal the world using the power of God? Join us for a Quarantini as we learn what you need for a Mormon healing blessing*, and how to perform one. *Mormon Prieshood healing blessings are not...
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77 - Honor Code Bullshit
CW: Mental Health, Suicide, LGBTQ discrimination A few weeks ago Brigham Young University removed the portions of its Honor Code that prohibited Same-Sex dating and relationships. A few weeks later they put it back. In this episode we'll explain why it matters, and why those most affected by…
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76 - Lauren Blesses the Sacrament (kinda)
Don't forget to grab tickets to our upcoming live show! We're being #basic this week with some pinot grigio and a lesson about a Mormon basic, the Sacrament. Come listen to us get way too drunk on white wine as we learn: - Why do Mormons take this weekly ceremony so seriously? - Why do only boys...
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75 - The Swearing Apostle
This year we pick J. Golden Kimball as our podcast Valentine, known famously as "The Swearing Apostle" (what's not to love??)! We'll tell you his life story and some of his most memorable… ahem… quotes. Grab a drink and listen as we discuss: - Can you buy Valentine's Day Candy for yourself? - Is…
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BONUS - Let's Learn More About Porn!
An extra bonus hour about porn! We ask our new friend Joel Someone YOUR questions about working in adult entertainment, as well as share everyone's stories about their early exposures to pornography. Some are funny. Some are uncomfortable. Come! Listen along as we discuss: - What is it like on a...
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74 - The Porn Episode (feat. Joel Someone)
We're back, baby! And we're kicking off 2020 with one of Mormon Culture's biggest boogeymen: PORNOGRAPHY. - Why do Mormons hate pornography? - Is porn addiction even real? - Is porn "just a man's issue?" PLUS, adult film actor Joel Someone shows up to surprise Lauren and teach us about the sexy,...
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73 - Dear Diary
Let's ring in the New Year by talking about the classic evergreen Mormon resolution: to write more in your Journal! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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72 - Mormons Love Christmas
It's that time of year where we get together and have an episode that's zero lesson and all activity! We join Lyvia and Caroline to play another round of Moroni Land (version 2.0!), and Lauren gets creative with the trivia questions (aka they're all about herself). Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And...
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71 - The Mountain Meadows Massacre
This week we dive into one of the most notoriously taboo topics in Mormon History… Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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70 - Ammon's Brother Went to Prison
This week we take Lauren back to the Book of Mormon to learn about one of Arm-chopping Ammon's brothers, and by the end of our story Lauren seriously questions the point of most of the Book of Mormon… Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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69 - Choose the Right
Lauren and David make up a brand new cocktail and have a drunk discussion about "Choosing the Right" and whether it's a losing battle. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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68 - More Mormon Ghost Stories!
It's the second installment of our new Halloween tradition! Get ready for some more spoooooky stories! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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67 - Mark Hofmann and the Salamander Letter
In October 1985, three pipe bombs went off in Salt Lake City, Utah, killing two people and severely injuring a third. What did this have to do with the Mormon Church History Department? Listen and find out…. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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66 - The Blood Atonement
You thought Mormon history was violent BEFORE they got to Utah? Wait til you hear about what happened AFTER they got there... (and find out what horrific historic Mormon punishment is still part of legal proceedings today...) Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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65 - The Case of the Manacled Mormon
It's "Oh No! October!" and we're starting off our month of spooky-themed topics with a little dash of True Crime... Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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64 - The Surprise (Sober) Missionary Special!
In our first SURPRISE episode, Lauren finds two Mormon Missionaries at the front door! We'll hear from four returned missionaries on what it takes to serve in the Mormon church's most iconic calling. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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63 - Family Night!
In one of the least controversial episodes of any podcast ever, we get some of our family around the table to play games and learn about why Mormon meetings are never scheduled for Monday! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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62 - Succession Crisis! (Part 2)
SHIT GETS PETTY! The official story is that everyone basically agreed that God chose Brigham Young to lead the Mormon church after Joseph Smith's murder... But turns out this chapter of history was way more shady-shady... Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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61 - Succession Crisis! (Part 1)
When Joseph Smith, the first Mormon prophet, was murdered in his jail cell, no one knew who should take over! With so many people going after the Mormon Iron Throne, would this end more satisfyingly than Season 8 of Game of Thrones?? Listen and find out! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on...
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60 - Swear Like a Mormon
Oh my heck, there is so much flipping potty language this episode! But if you wanna learn how to get away with it... you better listen in! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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59 - Lehi's Dream: The Iron Rod
Lauren and David sneak back to pickup a deleted scene from the Book of Mormon, back in Episode 2 when Nephi's family was making their way through the wilderness. Wanna know what happened when Nephi dreamed about his dad's rod? Pour yourself a drink and come along with us as we find out! Follow us...
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58 - The Lost Seagulls Episode
One year late, we're releasing the episode we thought was lost forever! Come celebrate Lauren's birthday with her favorite whiskey while we teach her why Mormons love seagulls so damn much. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon!
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57 - LIVE in Salt Lake City: The Mormon Trail
Lauren and David are LIVE in Salt Lake City, to talk about how it all began, all those years ago... And also Lauren maybe gives her first patriarchal blessing ever.... Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon!
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56 - Lauren Goes to the Manti Pageant
Lauren and David are back in Utah and headed to The Manti Mormon Miracle Pageant for its LAST PERFORMANCE EVER. Want to find out which important character was written out of this version of Mormon History? Then hop in the car cuz we're taking a road trip! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on...
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BONUS - Secret Mormon Handshakes
Wanna get into heaven? Better learn the REAL secret handshakes (and try to sidestep those violent penalties if you can…). REQUIRED READING: Episodes 35, 40, and 55 before you jump into this. Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon!
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This is the Drunk Mormon Podcast! Join us each week as an ex-Mormon and a never-Mormon get drunk and learn about people who never get drunk—Mormons!
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