David Jon Banks

The Drunk Mormon Podcast

Comedy EN ↓ 150 episodes

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!

Author

David Jon Banks

Episodes

68 - More Mormon Ghost Stories! 04.11.2019 1:09:03

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 !

67 - Mark Hofmann and the Salamander Letter 28.10.2019 1:38:43

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 !

66 - The Blood Atonement 18.10.2019 39:56

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 !

65 - The Case of the Manacled Mormon 08.10.2019 1:02:19

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 !

64 - The Surprise (Sober) Missionary Special! 30.09.2019 1:08:08

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 !

63 - Family Night! 23.09.2019 1:20:38

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 !

62 - Succession Crisis! (Part 2) 08.09.2019 1:06:47

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 !

61 - Succession Crisis! (Part 1) 01.09.2019 51:04

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 Patreon !

60 - Swear Like a Mormon 30.08.2019 1:01:35

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 !

59 - Lehi's Dream: The Iron Rod 14.08.2019 50:59

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 @DrunkMormonPod And we're on Patreon !

58 - The Lost Seagulls Episode 04.08.2019 38:47

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 !

57 - LIVE in Salt Lake City: The Mormon Trail 28.07.2019 57:39

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 !

56 - Lauren Goes to the Manti Pageant 21.07.2019 47:56

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 Patreon !

BONUS - Secret Mormon Handshakes 13.07.2019 1:00:35

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 !

55 - Mormons & Freemasons 09.07.2019 55:22

**PRO TIP: Listen to episodes 35 and 40 before this one!** This week we're following the example of Nicolas Cage and hunting for Freemasons in Mormon History! (that's what that movie was about, right?) Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

54 - The Nephite Who Chopped Off People's Arms 30.06.2019 57:05

We're diving back into the Book of Mormon and shit's getting violent and sexy. Wanna know what happens when a Nephite Missionary is armed with the power of god and also a machete?? Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

53 - Patriarchal Blessings 16.06.2019 1:09:43

It's a horoscope! It's a palm reading! No, BETTER, it's a Patriarchal Blessing and it's TRUE! Come find out what kind of Jew you are and celebrate daddies of all ages! Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

52 - The Lesbian Episode 09.06.2019 49:35

We're here! We're queer! We're lesbian! Lyvia and Caroline join Lauren and David to talk about the Lovely Lady Lesbians Latter-day Saints of Mormon history! Happy Pride! Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

51 - Joseph Smith's Wives 03.06.2019 1:18:24

Long overdue, it's our first real discussion on polygamy, through the lens of some of Joseph Smith's wives. Was it fun to be married to the prophet?? Listen and find out! Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

50 - Mormon Temple Secrets Part 4 - Second Annointings 28.05.2019 1:01:46

It's our 50th episode!!! We're going back to the temple, one last time, to reveal one of the most secret and sacred of Mormon ceremonies... the Second Anointing. Like, you're literally instructed to NOT ever talk about it, not even to your family. This is the real Fight Club. Right here, right now, in your earbuds. Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

BONUS - Temple Sealing Corrections 19.05.2019 17:05

David and Ashley pop in for a second to talk about two important corrections/clarifications on the Mormon Temple Wedding Ceremony. New episodes start up again next week! Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

BONUS - The Gays vs "The Policy of Exclusion" 05.05.2019 1:53:59

When Lauren's away, the gays will play... Join our largest, gayest group yet on the podcast to talk all about the infamous "Policy of Exclusion" -- how it started, how it ended, and what this means for straight people. If you need help: 24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon...

49 - Porter Rockwell: The Destroying Angel of Mormondom 28.04.2019 59:38

Lauren and David drink spicy margs and meet the spicy real-life Mormon Avenger, the deadly, ruthless, gunslinging Porter Rockwell. Bodyguard of Joseph Smith, and Brigham Young's Destroying Angel. Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

48 - Satan and Jesus Are Brothers (Happy Easter!) 21.04.2019 1:06:37

Yep! It's Easter Sunday and we're talkin' 'bout Satan. You're in for a devil of a time! Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !

47 - Frickin' Family History 15.04.2019 1:10:07

David, Lauren, and Ashley take a magical mystery tour through Lauren's family tree and learn about why genealogy is so dang important to Mormons. Follow us @drunkmormonpod And we're on Patreon !