The Drunk Mormon Podcast

Who would YOU have voted for in 1844? Join us for an incredibly belated Thanksgiving episode, where we discuss Joseph Smith's lesser-known campaign for US President (cut short by his assassination in Carthage Jail). And check out our new merch store! https://www.drunkmormonpodcast.com/store Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon !

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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? - What innocent question did Lauren ask that took the whole tour group down an irreversible tumultuous rab...

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 Plates's drag queen performance from Halloween 2019 as Morticia Addams! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod

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 eruption of protests against police brutality in the US. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreo...

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 Queer spectrum? Participate in the study! http://4optionssurvey.com/   And after, head to Patreon for the...

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 Linger Longer where we swap shitty dating stories! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod

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?? Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Find us on Patreon !

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 the priesthood ban being lifted? - Did the LDS Church ever apologize? - What is our responsibility, now?...

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 doctrine and scriptural "basis" for the ban - Whether it started with Joseph Smith or Brigham Young - Did...

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 hydrated, stay tuned, and stay in this uncomfortable conversation in our country and in ourselves. #Bl...

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 Musical Number where the Mormon hymn "Choose the Right" is re-written to be "Stay Inside"

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 Quarantine as we drink a Boulevardier and learn about the divine feminine! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod for our...

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 value when it was announced? Follow us @drunkmormonpod for weekly Firesides on Instagram Live (Wednesdays @...

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 endorsed by the American Medical Association or CDC as an approved or effective treatment for COVID-19. F...

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 these policies aren't always in a position to leave.   If you're struggling, know that you belong whether y...

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 get to administer it? - Is the version we have now even Joseph Smith's original vision?? Follow us @dru...

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 it actually better to take the road less traveled? - Who should we blame our swearing on? Follow us @Dr...

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 porn set? - How does working in adult films affect your relationships? - Why are people so scared of po...

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, sacrilegious world of Mormon-themed gay porn! We cook up our own custom cocktail for the occasion, too....

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 !

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 we're on Patreon !

This week we dive into one of the most notoriously taboo topics in Mormon History… Follow us @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon !

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 !

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 !