Glass Box Podcast

Bryce Blankenagel

The Book of Mormon is a fascinating work of literature, teeming with stories of prophets, kings, and warriors on the pre-Columbian American continent. Is it a holy writ of ancient history and Christian theology, or did it come from a more recent source. On this podcast, we aim to find out if there are books out there similar to the Book of Mormon that were produced prior to 1830 when the Book of Mormon was released.

  1. May 27

    Ep 203 — Movies and Books Post-Religion | The Wave (Die Welle)

    Books and movies after religion! We've taken a listener-suggested-topic and run with it. Instead of pointing out individual pieces of media that are useful after religion, we talk about how various religions deal with information control. From banned-books lists to devil's music, various Abrahamic religions have varying levels of prohibition against non-religious material. We go through a bunch of them and discuss how information control in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes place. After that we review the movie The Wave (Die Welle), an independent German film about how easy it is for fascism to take root, set as a high-school project-week experiment. Then we end with happy news from the Salt Lake Tribune about them going non-paywalled to preserve journalistic integrity.   Show Notes:    Chris Shelton Speaking of Cults, Episode on "Scientology and the Arts": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZVixzVMwks    MOGP: The Wave (Die Welle): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1063669/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-GHXeYlgdY  The Third Wave Experiment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Third_Wave_(experiment)  Ron Jones: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Jones_(teacher)    Happy News: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/15/why-salt-lake-tribune-dropped-its/   Show Links: Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    2h 14m

  2. May 13

    Ep 202 — MAGA and Mormonism v. God | Pure in Heart pt. 3

    Our next Hoaks episode! But, before that! We go through a few select scriptures to see what the passages have to say about the modern Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But that's not all! What do the scriptures have to say about the MAGA movement and our modern politics? We conclude that a person cannot be a believing Christian while supporting the Mormon Church or MAGA. The Bible contradicts both movements so deeply that they're irreconcilable. Then we dive into Pure in Heart. Oaks has a lot to say about materialism and pride, never saying any of it into a mirror. Then we have some happy news where Native American communities have successfully halted a drilling project on native lands.   Show Notes:  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2022&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2019&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2019&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2018&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206&version=NIV   Sword of Laman: Pure In Heart, by Dallin H. Oaks    Happy News:  https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/black-hills-drilling-project-canceled-after-backlash-tribes-132798661   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    2h 2m

  3. Apr 29

    Ep 201 — Disney, Ferrari, and Mormon Church and Copyright/Trademark Law/History | The Firm

    What do Disney, Ferrari, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have in common? They're rather litigious when people do things they don't like. We go through the history of copyright and trademark to provide background for some notable recent lawsuits involving these companies. That launches us into a discussion about the recent lawsuit filed by the Mormon Church against John Dehlin, Mormon Stories, and the Open Stories Foundation. After that we talk about The Firm, a Tom Cruise movie where the good guy wins against the Mafia, a corrupt law firm, and the FBI. We end with some good news about targeting depression for treatment.   Show Notes:  https://copyrightalliance.org/copyright-law/copyright-act/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca5/24-10900/24-10900-2024-10-20.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_copyright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhBpI13dxkI https://copyright.gov/about/1790-copyright-act.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gWaAJR5L18 https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript https://copyrightalliance.org/copyright-regulations/ https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/trademarks/law/Trademark_Statutes.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_trademark_law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Act_of_1909 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Act_of_1870 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Copyright_Act_of_1891 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-disneyland-memorial-o_b_5859 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark_Dilution_Revision_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arne_Anka https://www.courthousenews.com/disney-goes-on-trial-over-moana-copyright-infringement-claims/ https://blog.ipleaders.in/popular-copyright-infringement-cases-highlighting-disney-protective-intellectual-property-rights/ https://copyrightalliance.org/copyright-cases/disney-v-vidangel/ https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-google-ai-copyright-infringement-cease-and-desist-letter-1236606429/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-sued-enforcing-rights-mickey-mouse-public-domain-1236378997/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us https://carbuzz.com/features/7-times-ferrari-filed-lawsuits-against-its-own-fans/ https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a30750318/ferrari-purosangue-name-lawsuit/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFepk2ZoJtQ https://gileriodekel.com/2026/04/the-lds-church-is-suing-mormon-stories/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/getting-it-right-clarifying-trademark-branding-concerns https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1svqcdy/a_tale_of_two_responses_the_book_of_mormon/ https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1svnrzq/if_youre_worried_about_brand_confusion_and_people/ https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1sxh2yy/lds_lawsuit_against_dehlin_too_little_too_late/ https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/the-lds-church-vs-mormon-stories?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1b8vxy&triedRedirect=true https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1suvu8w/re_mormon_stories_litigation_a_brief_primer_on/ https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1sp83g4/lds_church_lawsuit_against_mormon_stories_rejects/   Index librorum prohibitorum (in Latin): https://archive.org/details/case_wing_z1020_i39_1664/mode/2up    MOGP: The Firm : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106918/?ref_=tttrv_ov_bk  Where it's streaming: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-firm    Happy News: For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260423022010.htm    Accidental Medical Discoveries: How Tenacity and Pure Dumb Luck Changed the World by Robert W Winters.   Show Links: Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    3h 33m

  4. Apr 15

    Ep 200.4 — Sun Afternoon Apr 2026 General Conference

    General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don't have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!   Sunday Afternoon: Christofferson Q12 - The end is coming, be outward bigots Chi Hong (Sam) Wong Q70 - Remember, Remember BoM lesson Aaron T. Hall Q70 - Names of Jesus from BoM Susan H. Porter Primary GP - Baby-talk talk Neil L Anderson Q12 - Eternal Marriage Quentin L. Cook Q12 - First vision 1823, doesn't mention 1820 Taniela B. Wakolo Q70 - Bigotry is still bigoted even when it comes from an African-American General Authority Gerrit Gong Q12 - Oaks red tie story HOAKS ROUNDING IT OUT AND FUUUUCKKK THIS CONFERENCE!!!   A Night At the Garden documentary https://anightatthegarden.com/   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    50 min

  5. Apr 15

    Ep 200.3 — Sunday Morning Apr 2026 General Conference

    General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don't have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!   Sunday Morning: Ucthdorf Acting Pres of Q12 - Happy Easter, I guess? Emily Bell Freeman YW GP - Best of days, worst of days Pedro X. Larreal Q70 - Happy easter Edward B Rowe Q70 - I didn't get blown up by a landmine, that's what matters Ronald Rasband Q12 - People with disabilities will be resurrected perfected Dale Renlund Q12 - So many balls out there, keep your eye on the Jesus ball Thierry K. Mutombo Q70 - Has had lots of kids but abandoned cultural tradition when one died Alan R Walker Q70 - hunting for hidden treasures Hoaks   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    1h 3m

  6. Apr 15

    Ep 200.2 — Sat Afternoon Apr 2026 General Conference

    General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don't have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!   Saturday Afternoon: Gary Stevenson Q12 - Lost luggage Edwardo Ortega Q70 - To new members Wan-Liang Wu Q70 - More diversity through assimilation David J. Wunderli FC YM GP - Youth carry too many rocks Gerald Causse new Q12 - The Truman Flater Earther Bryan J Holmes Q70 - Marathons and necessity of prophetic witness and blind obedience Clement M. Matswagothata Q70 - Great story, maybe he'll get picked for Q15? Ulisses Soares Q12 - Digital spaces and Mormon content creators Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    49 min

  7. Apr 15

    Ep 200.1 — Sat Morning Apr 2026 General Conference

    General Conference for Apr 2026 is here. We watched the whole thing so you don't have to. This is our breakdown and hyperfocus on what slipped through what slipped through the cracks!   Saturday Morning: Oaks POTLDS Patrick Kearon Q12 - Callings Kristen M. Yee SC RS GP - assignments and ministering David A. Bednar Q12 - endure, you whiny little s***s Michael John U. Teh Q70 - diversity through assimilation Jorge T Becerra Q70 - poverty, tithing, immigrants CryRing - praying is powerful   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    1h 26m

  8. Apr 1

    Ep 199 — Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference | Sense & Sensibilities

    Bryce attended the Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference and snagged a few interviews from attendees, organizers, and presenters. It was a fantastic experience! The first issues are printed and ready for purchase at the link below and it's a great conference as well. Come next year! After that we discuss Sense & Sensibilities by Jane Austen to round out the third episode of Women's History Month. We end with some happy news from boxing trainers helping parkinson's patients.   Show Notes:  Journal of Mormon Polygamy website with currently-available issues https://journalofmormonpolygamy.org/jmp   MOGP: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility : https://janeaustensociety.org.uk/jane-austen/the-novels/sense-and-sensibility/  Jane Austen House: https://janeaustens.house/jane-austen/novels/sense-and-sensibility/   Happy News:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0rjnn24y5o   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

    2h 43m
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The Book of Mormon is a fascinating work of literature, teeming with stories of prophets, kings, and warriors on the pre-Columbian American continent. Is it a holy writ of ancient history and Christian theology, or did it come from a more recent source. On this podcast, we aim to find out if there are books out there similar to the Book of Mormon that were produced prior to 1830 when the Book of Mormon was released.

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  • Creator
    Bryce Blankenagel
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    219
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ground Gnomes LLC
  • Show Website
    Glass Box Podcast

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