The full quorum (Bob, Glenn, Jesse, Matt, Randy, & Tom) gets together to review, discuss, and compare two movies that both try to tackle the topic of organized religion: Religulous and Kumare . They are both available via Netflix streaming, but you don’t need to see either movie to follow the discussion....
Sep 10, 2013•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 22
The full quorum (Bob, Glenn, Jesse, Matt, Randy, & Tom) gets together to discuss the first year of Infants on Thrones. They start with a panel discussion to review listener feedback followed by an update from each as to where they stand with the Mormon Church.
Sep 03, 2013•49 min•Ep. 21
Glenn, Tom, Jesse, and Randy have a panel discussion centered around the movie “Tabloid” which tells the story of an eccentric woman who kidnaps the Mormon missionary of her dreams. They are later joined by Matt to discuss the legal implications of the event.
Aug 20, 2013•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
Matt, Glenn, Bob, and Randy have a panel discussion about Mormons and swingers. They are joined by a Mormon swinger named Jay who previously shared his story of becoming a swinger after having been an active Mormon for most of his life.
Jun 12, 2013•51 min•Ep. 19
Glenn interviews a swinger who shares his story of how he and his wife decided to become swingers after having both been active Mormons for most of their lives.
Jun 10, 2013•51 min•Ep. 18
Glenn, Jesse, Tom, and Randy discuss a new film put out by the Joseph Smith Foundation (a group of active Mormons) entitled “For Our Day: Prophetic Parallels in the Book of Mormon.”
May 28, 2013•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 17
Glenn, Jesse, and Randy discuss how outsiders think of Mormonism and how Mormons tend to react. Clips from Richard Dawkins, Brandon Flowers, Julia Sweeney, David Cross, and South Park are included and discussed throughout.
Apr 29, 2013•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 16
Glenn sets the stage with an introduction to the religious concept of The Signs of the Times and Mormonism’s version of it. Then Bob and Logan discuss how they remember learning about this doctrine while growing up together in Utah. And finally, Glenn, Bob, Tom, and Jesse are joined by Mike Tannehill for an epic panel discussion that covers everything we should expect before the end of the world. Links: Bob and Logan’s podcast Practically Ideal (also on iTunes ) Bruce R. McConkie’s Mormon Doctri...
Apr 17, 2013•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 15
Glenn interviews “Brother Jake” who has a new YouTube video out called “Brother Jake Explains: The Gospel.” What is “The Gospel?” Is it simple or complex? Brother Jake explains and then Glenn discusses “The Gospel” with Infant regulars Randy and Tom. Check out “Brother Jake Explains: The Gospel” on YouTube here.
Mar 05, 2013•31 min•Ep. 14
Glenn continues the conversation with Christa, a Mormon Psychic. He is then joined by Jesse and Bob who take issue with the Mormon Psychic premise followed by another panel discussion with Matt, Randy, and Melissa with a fun tangent in between on the philosophies of dualism vs. materialism. Christa then answers some questions brought up by listeners.
Feb 07, 2013•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 13
Glenn, Matt, and Randy discuss the Manti T’eo catfishing hoax from the perspective of Mormon Culture. The real fake Lennay Kekua also drops by to field a few Infantile questions.
Jan 24, 2013•45 min•Ep. 12
Do missionaries really “lock their hearts?” Do guys living together facilitate potty humor even when they’re supposed to be spiritual giants? Listen as Matt and Glenn interview fellow infant Bob and discuss the Mormon missionary experience.
Dec 05, 2012•54 min•Ep. 11
Do thoughts affect matter? What does quantum physics have to do with Joseph Smith? Infants Glenn and Randy are joined by guests Rock Waterman and Andrea Staats-Robar to discuss these and other questions of the universe.
Nov 20, 2012•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 10
Are Ouija boards a conduit to the other side? Do tiny demons really hunt us in our dreams? Matt, Randy, Jesse, and Glenn team up to explore the impact and function of fear. Guests include Chet Ruger, Micah Mickolaisen, Jodi Goodman, Seth Leigh, Andrew Spriggs, Brian Jonston, and many more.
Oct 30, 2012•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 9
Glenn talks to Christa, a Mormon Psychic. He is joined by Tom and Melissa for a psychic reading about the quest for spiritual truth, past life trauma, Joseph Smith, the Golden Plates, Brigham Young, the value of doubt, and the essential nature of the universe.
Oct 23, 2012•59 min•Ep. 8
Tom Perry hosts a panel discussion to review and discuss the book Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. Special guest reviews by: Stephanie, Allen and Jay. Resources used in this podcast: Audiobook LDS Church’s Response to Under the Banner of Heaven Krakauer’s Response to LDS Church Fresh Air on NPR with Terry Gross Caustic Soda Podcast on Mormonism NPR Books with Howard Berkes...
Oct 16, 2012•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 7
Bob Caswell hosts a panel to discuss the 2005 film Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration , which was both filmed and distributed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons). Just how historically accurate is it? Listen to find out. Panelists include fellow Infants Glenn Ostlund, Matt Long, and Tom Perry.
Oct 02, 2012•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 6
Glenn Ostlund explores the narrative of lost and found, apostasy and restoration, that is so pervasive in Mormon culture (and beyond). Guests include Jake Frost, Erica Shirts, Mike Tannehill, Rock Waterman, and Michael Ellis, with closing remarks from Infants Randy Snyder and Matt Long.
Sep 25, 2012•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 5
In this episode the entire quorum, Matt, Glenn, Bob, Randy, Tom, and Jesse take on the movie, The Singles Ward. They review the film and discuss what, if anything, it says about Mormonism and Mormon culture. Could all of life’s questions be answered by this 2002 film? Listen to the podcast to find out. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306069/ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the-singles-ward/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7zrs1si7UM
Sep 18, 2012•47 min•Ep. 4
An in-depth panel discussion on guilt and shame by Tom, Bob, Randy, Matt and Glenn. Here are links to some audio clips used throughout this episode: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20071101-0900a.mp3 http://www.x96.com/podcast/index.php?p=episode&name=2012-07-10_rfh07102012am7.mp3 http://mormonstories.org/9142010-live-interview-with-cary-crall-and-morris-thurston/
Aug 31, 2012•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 3
An introduction to the personalities behind the podcast, an explanation of the name Infants on Thrones, and a brief discussion about some of the episodes to come.
Aug 10, 2012•20 min•Ep. 2
A sneak peek at the personalities behind the podcast: Jesse, Randy, Bob, Tom, Matt, and Glenn.
Jun 20, 2012•5 min•Ep. 1
