First and Feral- Utah Unfiltered

Netflix's The False Prophet: The True Story Behind Samuel Bateman | Christine Marie & Tolga Katas What happens when two ordinary people risk everything to expose a dangerous cult leader? In this episode of First & Feral , we sit down with Christine Marie and Tolga Katas , the real people behind Netflix's hit documentary The False Prophet . Christine, a humanitarian and founder of V...

Can your face reveal your personality, health tendencies, and even parts of your past? In this episode of First & Feral , we sit down with Dr. Todd Frisch , founder of Why The Face (WTF) and a retired physician who has spent years studying facial analysis. Before recording, Dr. Todd completed facial analyses on both Jordyn and Jessica—and we intentionally didn't look at the results. For th...

Utah radio royalty joins First & Feral this week! Jess Ferguson, longtime voice of 97.1 ZHT and host of The Jess Connection and Frankie & Jess Podcast, sits down with us for an honest conversation about life behind the mic, motherhood, marriage, infertility, career pivots, and what really happened when her legendary radio career came to an end. We talk about growing up in Arizona, becoming...

We’re back with another Feral File and this one is CHAOTIC 👀 We’re talking the Mormon garment that somehow ended up at Coachella, the new OC cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (including the THROUPLE 👀), Kim K + Lewis Hamilton rumors, Utah showing up on Love on the Spectrum, Justin Bieber at Coachella, the new Michael movie, and all the April + May pop culture chaos we’ve been dying to dis...

“I told her not to film this…” and hours later, it was going viral. 👀 In this episode of First & Feral , we sit down with Officer Nae Nae, the viral cop behind one of the internet’s most unexpected moments, to talk about how a simple gas station dance turned into national attention… and what his life looks like now behind the mic and behind the badge. But this conversation goes way deeper tha...

Are Utah moms doing too much… or are we all just trying to keep up? In this episode of First & Feral , we’re getting real about the pressure of being a mom in Utah — from over-the-top birthday parties and early sports competition, to mom groups that feel more like high school and the constant need to keep up with the “perfect” aesthetic. We talk about the unspoken expectations, the guilt, the...

🎙 FIRST & FERAL x LAWYER TEA: Breaking Down the Taylor Frankie Paul Case + Reality TV Lawsuits If you’ve been spiraling over the Taylor Frankie Paul drama, Dakota’s protective order, or wondering what’s actually true vs. TikTok noise… this episode is your reality check. We sat down with viral legal expert Lawyer Tea (Chase Walker) to break down EVERYTHING — from the real legal implications beh...

🎙️ FIRST & FERAL: SLMW Season 4 Breakdown – Chaos, Controversy & Unfiltered Opinions In this episode of First & Feral , we’re diving deep into the Season 4 drama of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLMW) — and let’s just say… NOTHING is off-limits. From messy relationships to jaw-dropping moments, we’re breaking it all down with our signature unfiltered take. We cover everything from Tayl...

March was unhinged… and we’re breaking it ALL down. In this month’s Feral Files, we’re diving into the biggest pop culture moments, Utah drama, and internet chaos that had everyone talking. From shocking true crime updates out of Utah to MomTok drama that somehow keeps getting messier (yes… we’re talking about that situation 👀), nothing is off limits. We’re also getting into: ✨ Celebrity sightin...

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season was canceled… and we have a LOT to say. In this episode of First & Feral , we break down the shocking fallout surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul, the rumors, the reality, and what this means for The Bachelorette and Bachelor Nation as a whole. Was this the right move by ABC… or a massive mistake? We get into everything — from the Dakota drama, to what pro...

Bachelorette Cast Breakdown — Our Top 3 Picks Before the Premiere 👀✨ The men are officially here… and we have THOUGHTS. In this episode of First & Feral , Jordyn & Jessica break down the full cast competing for Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette — and yes, we’re already making bold predictions before night one even airs. 💅🌹 We’re talking Utah representation (or lack there...

Episode 18: SLMW Reunion Recap — Stassi dropped the ball, Dakota spiraled, & we still got ZERO answers 🎙️🔥 We’re officially at the end of the season… and the reunion was somehow the messiest episode and the least satisfying. Jordyn & Jessica break down Episode 11: The Reunion of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — and we’re not being dramatic when we say: nothing got answered. We get into: The...

This week on First & Feral , we’re serving chaos, pop culture, and peak Utah unfiltered energy. 😵‍💫🎙️ We break down the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 trailer (Taylor + Dakota + ???), Demi’s random “singing career” moment, Whitney on Broadway, and why this season looks like it’s about to be the messiest one yet. Then we spiral into everything February had to offer: ✨ Grammys chatter...

Hop in the time machine, besties — we’re taking you straight back to 2016 . 😅✨ In this episode of First & Feral , we go full nostalgia mode and unpack why 2016 was actually such a main character year for both of us. We’re talking: 🎆 Ringing in 2016 in Las Vegas (freezing, chaotic, and Todd spiraling over a backpack 💀) 🚤 Lake Powell + the red Sanger boat era — including the infamous giant...

Welcome back to First & Feral — your easy-listening, girlfriend catch-up where Utah culture meets pop culture, mom life, and the random stuff we can’t not talk about. 😅🎙️ In this “ Get to Know Your Hosts ” episode, we’re bouncing between: The real difference between an LDS baby blessing vs. a comfort/priesthood blessing (and why the paperwork + “record” piece matters) Our morning routines: co...

Episode 17 — The Book of Enlightenment: Dakota, Denial & the Breaking Point (SLMV Season 3 Ep 10 Recap) This episode is MESSY in the best (and worst) way. Jordyn & Jessica break down Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Episode 10 — “The Book of Enlightenment,” where Taylor hits her breaking point, Dakota’s denial gets louder, and the “family friend” storyline gets weirder by the minute....

Welcome to First & Feral: Utah Unfiltered — and this is our first-ever Feral File (aka our new monthly pop culture recap bonus episode ). 🎙️🔥 In this episode, Jordyn & Jessica talk through how we’re restructuring our release schedule (because pop culture refuses to cooperate), how we’re balancing Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recaps with what’s happening right now , and why some shows are...

Part 2 of this powerful conversation on First & Feral: Utah Unfiltered dives deeper into a mother’s lived experience navigating her child’s gender transition , faith and the LDS church , and the complicated grief that can come with change — while still choosing love, safety, and compassion. We talk about the difference between sexual orientation vs. gender identity , what it’s like when your c...

Before we begin, we want to share a quick note with our listeners. Today’s episode includes a personal story involving a child’s gender transition, faith, and serious illness. This conversation reflects one family’s lived experience and is shared with care, honesty, and love. Our intention is not to persuade or debate, but to create space for understanding and compassion. We encourage everyone to...

🎙️ Episode Recap: Press Chaos, Glam Drama & That Cliffhanger Call This episode is pure chaos from the very first second—because yes, we forgot to hit record and had to relive the madness all over again. Welcome to First & Feral . We break down everything from the LA press tour fallout to glam room side-eye, ET interview tension, and why the vibes were deeply off. Taylor doing her own makeu...

This week on First & Feral: Utah Unfiltered , we’re recapping Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLMW) Season 3, Episode 8 — and it’s a LOT. We break down the episode’s biggest moments: Taylor and Dakota looking way too happy before the truth drops, Whitney vs. Demi and the “make it make sense” dinner that somehow ends with Whitney apologizing (???), and why the Marciano drama + texts + “Martino” n...

Welcome back to First & Feral: Utah Unfiltered 🎙️ In Episode 12 , we’re breaking down Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLMW) Season 3, Episode 7 —aka the Stagecoach episode that had us yelling at the TV. From the Desert Disco brand house chaos and MomTok content farming, to Jen showing up sick , Whitney reposting Demi (and the whole group spiraling), and Taylor + Dakota proving once again that ch...

This week on First & Feral: Utah Unfiltered , we’re diving into the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives chaos—starting with our reaction to The Viall Files interview with Jordan and why the accountability felt… missing. Then we get into everything blowing up in the group: Demi vs. Jesse , the Marciano controversy , and why the “victim” conversation is getting complicated for the cast (and for viewers...

Demi is in full master manipulator mode this episode, and we’re breaking down every receipt—from the Hydrojug chaos with Layla, to the Marciano rumors, to how she keeps triggering Jessie, Jen, and basically the entire cast. We also dive into Michaela and Jace’s marriage, EMDR therapy, and what low libido, shame, and past trauma look like behind the “perfect” Utah couple image. Then we get into the...

Episode 9 — Trust Issues on Trial: The Polygraph Episode SLMW Season 3 Ep 4 Recap The lie detector said… we’re not okay. 😵‍💫 In this episode, we break down the most chaotic chapter of Season 3 so far — Jessie’s polygraph results, the messy meanings behind those “inconclusive” answers, and the emotional fallout that sends shockwaves through the friend group. We dive into: • What those polygraph q...