Infants on Thrones

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Welcome to Infants on Thrones, a podcast dedicated to exploring self-awareness, discovery, and the complexities of human existence. Our name, Infants on Thrones, reflects our belief that we are all in a continuous state of growth and learning, much like infants. As we navigate through life's challenges and questions, we aim to approach each topic with curiosity, humility, and a touch of humor. Join us as we delve into a wide range of subjects, from personal development and mental health to philosophical and spiritual inquiries. Whether we're discussing the evolution of human consciousness, sha...

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Ep 69 – The On Being Archuleta 20.04.2014 1:20:13

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Satire. Parody. Some people get it, some people don’t. Matthew Timion shares his listener essay about the time he became David Archuleta. Kind of. Jake, Scott, Randy and Glenn fill out the panel discussion.

Ep 68 – The Loyalty 17.04.2014 40:39

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Tom talks to Allen about his listener submitted essay: “Goodness vs. Loyalty: The little known dichotomy.”

Ep 67 – The The Lacuna Brotherhood 13.04.2014 1:08:14

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Tom and Bob interview Ben Fellows from the band The Lacuna Brotherhood. We talk about Ben’s disaffection from Mormonism, his obsession with Wikipedia and eventually get around to his love of music and sample some of the songs on the album Aftermath. Band Website: http://lacunabrotherhood.com/ Aftermath on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-lacun...

Ep 66 – The Minisode – Bob’s Faith Crisis to Music 10.04.2014 12:27

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Bob shares a few of his favorite songs, their hidden messages, and how they were (of course) written just for him and the narrative of his life. So climb in the passenger side and sing along.

Ep 65 – The Noah The Movie and Mormon Circus Acts 07.04.2014 40:28

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Bob is joined by Logan Beaux of PracticallyCulture.com to review the movie Noah. This is followed by a discussion as to whether or not bringing certain types of Mormons (*cough* Mike *cough*) onto the show is a good idea. Glenn stops by to share his $.02 as well.

Ep 64 – The God and Science and Stuff 04.04.2014 2:05:39

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Randy exposes his great red-headed passion, and so much more, in this engaging conversation about God and Science and Stuff. Glenn, Jake, and Bob take turns antagonizing as they all float down the river of time in the galactic inter-tube of imagination. Yeah…. that.

Ep 63 – The Coffee 02.04.2014 37:38

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Tom Perry explains what it means to be a real man and how to go black but never go back. Sorta.

Ep 62 – The The One True Casserole 31.03.2014 1:06:59

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Jake sits down with Nick and Maren to discuss Nick’s audio essay “The One True Casserole.”

Ep 61 – The Intentional Literalist – Noah’s Ark 27.03.2014 1:44:33

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Mike Tannehill joins us once again for this unofficial follow-up to The Unintentional Racist to discuss the recent LDS.com essay on Noah’s Ark with Randy, Scott, Jake, Erica, and Glenn. Here is the link to the Meridian article in defense of Noah’s Ark . And here is the LDS.org essay Noah .

Ep 60 – Minisode – Another Open Invitation 26.03.2014 12:09

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Just in case it wasn’t clear the first time…. Listener Essays: 1. Secrets of Abraham – Mike L. 2. The Problem of Good – Seb D. 3. Confessions of a Mormon Beer Snob – Chad W. 4. The Tom Sigh – Jay B. 5. Dazed and Confirmed – Brad P. 6. ???? (Come on Sisters!!!)

Ep 59 – The Summons DENIED: Traitors and Tyrants 21.03.2014 59:34

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Matt, Scott, Randy, Jake and Glenn discuss Judge Howard Riddle’s decisions in the case of Tom Phillips vs. Thomas S. Monson.

Ep 58 – Dazed and Confirmed 20.03.2014 1:23:26

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile If you have ever felt a little weighed down by the legacy of your Mormon ancestors — and if you have ever turned to alternative methods of self-medication — then this may be the episode for you. Tom, Randy, Jake and Glenn are joined by listener Brad to discuss his far out essay “Dazed and Confirmed.”

Ep 57 – Kolob Shmolob 16.03.2014 1:13:02

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Matt, Tom, Bob, Randy, and Glenn discuss the latest essay on LDS.org: Becoming Like God The King Follett discourse is also discussed — which is, of course, the source for the name of our podcast, “Infants on Thrones.” If anyone wants to listen to a dramatized version of King Follett, there is one on youtube that sounds eerily familiar and infantile. King Fo...

Ep 56 – Dear God – Part 1 13.03.2014 13:53

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Come join us for our first Open Letter to God. This is an experiment. If you like it, and submit follow-up letters, we’ll keep doing it. If you don’t, then we won’t. Got it?

Ep 55 – Teotihuacán: Reflections on Myopia and Cultural Imperialsim 10.03.2014 1:01:07

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile An innocent visit to the pyramids outside of Mexico City turns in to a critique of the Nephite Explorer and a certain example of Missionary xerox-lore.

Ep 54 – Unintentional Racist: The Brother Jake cut 08.03.2014 1:22:17

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Brother Jake and his wife Erica reissue an edited version of “The Unintentional Racist” with additional commentary for perhaps a slightly different audience. Because caring is sharing.

Ep 53 – Minisode – Insecurity 06.03.2014 11:19

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Brother Jake talks about the time he super-glued his eye shut after fighting with a missionary companion…. and other stuff.

Ep 52 – Meldrum Part 2 03.03.2014 39:12

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In part 2 of Scott’s interview with Dr. Meldrum, we learn why so many Mormons think Cain is bigfoot. Dr. Meldrum also explains what he finds to be the most compelling evidence for the existence of sasquatch and discusses his project for using unmanned drones and insertion teams to finally nab the mysterious primate.

Ep 51 – The Summons: Tom Phillips vs. Thomas S. Monson – Part 3 26.02.2014 1:07:06

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile We wrap up this three-part series with a few final words from Tom Phillips and a whole lot of panel discussion.

Ep 50 – The Tom Sigh 24.02.2014 1:04:58

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Tom Perry sits down for a casual one-on-one conversation with long time Mormon Podcast connoisseur Jay Bryner to review his audio essay submission, “The Tom Sigh.”

Ep 49 – The Summons: Tom Phillips vs. Thomas S. Monson – Part 2 20.02.2014 57:27

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Special guest Tom Phillips is joined by Scott, Matt, Bob and Glenn to discuss the recent summons against Thomas S. Monson and the LDS Church. Part two explores: • The criteria Tom Phillips used to select his seven charges against the church • How the UK has jurisdiction over a US citizen • What could happen if Monson is found guilty • Whether or not this ca...

Ep 48 – The Summons: Tom Phillips vs. Thomas S. Monson – Part 1 17.02.2014 50:58

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Special guest Tom Phillips is joined by Scott, Matt, Bob and Glenn to discuss the recent summons against Thomas S. Monson and the LDS Church. Part one explores: • Why the October Surprise became the January Surprise • Why these allegations are for criminal fraud against a corporation – and why this is not an attack on religion • The process Tom went through...

Ep 47 – Listener Feedback 13.02.2014 49:29

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn, Bob and Matt review the results of the listener feedback survey. Sorta like naval gazing, but a little less navely. Or not.

Ep 46 – Tom Phillips TEASER 12.02.2014 1:58

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile The Infants tease their next big thing. Stay tuned…

Ep 45 – Meldrum Part 1 10.02.2014 57:25

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Scott (aka “Jesse”) sits down with Jeff Meldrum, a super big time professor type dude to talk about the best way to set the table for Mormons and Scientists whenever evolution stops by for dinner. Next week they’ll also invite Big Foot!