Infants on Thrones

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, sharing insights from various fields of study, or reflecting on our own life experiences, our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. We're not experts with all the answers, but we invite you to join us on this journey of exploration and growth. Together, we'll question, learn, and hopefully gain a bit more clarity along the way. Welcome to Infants on Thrones.

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Episodes

Ep 334 – Reflections on Guilt

Hop into the Infant time machine back to August 2012 when Tom, Glenn, Randy, Matt, and Bob explore the concept of guilt.

Dec 29, 2016•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 292

Ep 333 – Light the World Christmas Smackaround

Jesus listens to Infants on Thrones, and so can you. So open up your gift from the Infants a little early this year and gird up your loins against the war on Secularistmas. ‘Cuz today Glenn, Randy, Jake, and John read through the recent “Light the World” advent program from the LDS church. With glee. Seriously, there was some literal bowl-full-of-jellying going on during this one. And while we may not have been wearing ugly sweaters, we did find some of the most horribly worst all-time Christmas...

Dec 22, 2016•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 291

Ep 332 – Hinduism

Guest host Drew takes a break from his patented Godly Google Goggles to walk us through this obscure little religious thingy from the country that brought us Tandoori Chicken and Tikka Masala. Unofficially subtitled “Everything You Never Knew You Didn’t Want to Know about Hinduism so You Never Cared to Ask,” Drew takes us on a fascinating journey beyond the red dot. Listen to this one with your third ear.

Dec 21, 2016•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 290

Ep 331 – A Very Atheist Christmas

You get to be a fly on the wall in this very special episode of Infants on Thrones. And you get to hear Matt sing with his wife Kristin. Totally worth the price of admission. This was recorded at a live Christmas musical event on Dec 18, 2016.

Dec 19, 2016•25 min•Ep. 289

Ep 329 – Infants on Westworld

Lindsay Hansen Park and Andrew Ainsworth join Glenn, Matt, Scott and John to geek out all over the HBO series Westworld. SPOILERS included free of charge. And plenty of existential “what is reality?” discussions for those not following the show. These Infantile delights have Infantile ends.

Dec 08, 2016•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 288

Ep 328 – The Hazards of SHONE

Glenn provides an update on the SHONE project (Short History of Nearly Everything) and asks for some SHONEY volunteers. And then – since it is December and all — Glenn also shares some music from The Decembrists (get it?) He may even sing for you. Click here if you are interested in participating in the SHONE project: http://proprofs.com/survey/t/?title=jztaw Or click HERE if you are not....

Dec 06, 2016•30 min•Ep. 287

Ep 325 – Infant Mannequin Challenge

Listen in as all nine Infants hold HILARIOUS poses for the current all-the-rage Mannequin Challenge. You’ll never believe who shows up to pose along with us!

Nov 22, 2016•23 min•Ep. 286

Ep 324 – Post Trump Morality

Michael Adam Ferguson joins Jake and Glenn to talk about the moral mind. And tastebuds. Can’t we all just get along?

Nov 20, 2016•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 285

Ep 323 – Secular Buddhism

Take a break from all the post-election fallout. Calm your mind. Breathe. And then listen in as Noah Rasheta delivers a talk to the Nautilus Community in Mesa, Arizona. Noah is the host of the Secular Buddhism podcast. He addresses meditation practice, philosophy, how to break up 3 patterns (implied), and of course and secular buddhism.

Nov 13, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 284

Ep 320 – Infants on SHONE Pt.1

Glenn pitches an idea for reviewing the book “A Short History of Nearly Everything.” Tell us what you think. Is this something you’d like to hear more of, or not?

Nov 04, 2016•39 min•Ep. 283

Ep 318 – The NEW Book of Abraham: Chapter 3

Glenn dazes into his peep stone for yet another far out translation of Chapter 3, man. Seriously. This is totally real, you guys. And this time it’s all about… time.

Oct 27, 2016•22 min•Ep. 282

Ep 317 – Bonus General Conference 2016

Follow our beloved President Boyd K Packer for his annual All Hallow’s return from the eternal hereafter to lead us all through some bonus listener generated conference content (mingled with a few little Infant-generated tricks and treats, both new and old). Special and remarkable thanks to Andrew, Holly, Jordan, and Sage for their special and remarkable contributions. Enjoy! (that is a command)

Oct 24, 2016•59 min•Ep. 281

Ep 316 – The New Atheist Guide to Not Being a Total A$shole – Episode 6: Belief

In this, the sixth episode of the NAG, join Sage and fellow ‘nobody’ Drew as they explore the concepts of belief, wonder and spirituality as Atheists. They’ll ask poignant questions such as ‘What is the ultimate truth of the universe?’ not so poignant questions like ‘Do animals believe in god?’ and even questions no one thought to ask like ‘Can you worship a magic motorcycle?’ Enjoy! Featured tracks: Cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ by Holly Henry, Carl Sagan’s ‘Pale Blue Dot’ accompanied b...

Oct 21, 2016•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 280

Ep 314 – Infant General Conference – Oct 2016

It’s time for Infant General Conference again. You know the drill.

Oct 17, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 279

Ep 313 – Remarkable Development

Matt and Glenn try (and maybe sorta momentarily succeed, we hope) to sift away all partisanship from conversations from this past crazy week and focus on the one unifying message that everyone should agree on. Lewd and derogatory male attitudes towards women can no longer be considered acceptable in our world. It’s about much more than politics now. It’s about our mothers, and daughters, and wives, and friends. It’s about improving our shared social morality. Positive words can have a measurable...

Oct 16, 2016•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 278

Ep 312 – Fear 2016: Trumpocalypse

In the outstanding tradition of Infant October Fear episodes, Glenn explains his very real fear of the potential impending Trumpocalypse. No kitty cats were grabbed in the making of this episode.

Oct 11, 2016•26 min•Ep. 277

Ep 310 – The ExMo Guru Part Deux: Meditation as a Place to Go

Infants on Thrones proudly presents Tom Perry once again as The ExMo Guru in the most relevant brilliant earth-shattering performance of Brother Perry’s storied career (yes I am a huge homer of a Tom Perry fan, Rock Star that he is). But don’t take my word for it. Listen! Listen now! Your eternal relaxation depends on it! And this salvation is free (it will only cost 21 minutes of your time and a small portion of your innocence). What are you waiting for? Listen already!

Oct 06, 2016•21 min•Ep. 276

Ep 309 – Unrighteous Dominion defeated by Kick(butt) Michelle

Want to hear the real reason Mormon leaders don’t want women to hold the priesthood? In a follow-up interview to last week’s “Unrighteous Dominion” episode, Michelle and Adam join Glenn, Jake, and Matt to explain why they secretly recorded the bishop who likes swimming’ suits, and they share another secretly recorded discussion with the bishop, where Michelle valiantly stands up to the Patriarchy. And wins. Vicarious uppercut.

Oct 02, 2016•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 275

Ep 308 – Education and Faith

This is the audio to Glenn’s Sunstone presentation given on July 30, 2016, where Glenn explains the type of Mormon he was before and after his graduate studies (culminating in a MA Thesis Japanese Lost Tribes stories and a half-finished dissertation on Mormon Humor), and walks through some of the reasons why — for him — faith ultimately yielded to education (and uncertainty).

Sep 29, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 274

Ep 307 – Unrighteous Dominion: The Smackdown

Should LDS Bishops ask 7-year-old children if they “touch themselves” or if they show their private parts to others? Jake, Matt and Glenn dramatically and critically re-enact a real live secretly recorded bishops interview with a real live secretly recorded bishop. If you believe that Prophets instruct Apostles, and that Apostles instruct General Authorities, and that General Authorities instruct Stake Presidents, and that Stake Presidents instruct Bishops, and that Bishops instruct Elders Quoru...

Sep 25, 2016•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 273

Ep 306 – Conversations with My Past, Present, and Future Gay Self: The Mormon Matrix

Benji takes us on a journey of the Mormon Matrix and tackles the ever-growing accounts of suicide ravaging the LGBT Mormon youth. Featuring conversations with a mother and a father of gay teens and mixed with badass music.

Sep 23, 2016•44 min•Ep. 272

Ep 304 – The New Atheist’s Guide to Not Being a Total Asshole: Episode 5 (Labels)

In the 5th episode of the NAG, Sage and Glen explore the labels that define us (or don’t) and how it may or may not be possible to redeem or redefine the term ‘Atheist’. Featured Song: God – John Lennon cover by the Bluebeat

Sep 16, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 271

Ep 303 – Smackup: BYU in the Big 12

In a manly display of manly manliness, Matt, Tom, Randy, and Glenn discuss BYU’s bid for the Big 12 conference and read through a letter signed by multiple LGBT advocacy groups urging the Big 12 to pass on BYU due to its anti-LGBT policies. Jocks gonna jock.

Sep 11, 2016•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 270

Ep 302 – The New Atheist’s Guide to Not Being a Total Asshole: Episode 4 (Music)

Tune in this week as Sage interviews the wildly talented R. John Williams from the band Faded Paper Figures . Together they talk about the power of music to transform us, to enlighten us and to best express all of our pent up ex-Mormon angst.

Sep 02, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 269

Ep 301 – The Word of Wingdom

Glenn makes a few announcements, reads a few listener emails, and shares the earth shattering new scripture for serious Wing Eaters: The Word of Wingdom . Yes. It is every bit as stupid as it sounds. Text can be found here: The Word of Wingdom

Sep 01, 2016•19 min•Ep. 268

Ep 299 – Infants on Road Trips: The Weirdness

Matt and Glenn continue their in-car post-Sunstone discussion — this time about magic, marijuana, and three patterns. And rituals. And what it means for something to be weird. And other things. And Matt demonstrates the gracious way to embrace defeat, and ignorance, and shame. Darkly. Again. And sometimes Glenn writes really weird episode descriptions. Like this one. Again.

Aug 27, 2016•58 min•Ep. 267

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