Mormons in Media

Rebbie Brassfield
  • 4.8 (32)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

Exploring mainstream media representation of the church formerly known as Mormon.

  1. Aug 9

    Ep 51: We watched 'The Altar' so you don't have to (Mormonland Crossover)

    Meg and I made Nicole watch the cringiest dating show to ever come out of Provo. What follows is a group therapy session to try to comprehend what's going on in cougar town.

  2. Jul 19

    Ep 50: Why is the Crumbl house so big?

    Rebbie and Jake talk about Utah's obsession with massive houses, and whether/how it ties into Utah/church culture. Also here's this for toilet papering purposes.

  3. Jul 1

    Ep 49: Mormonism and Fantasy (with Ryan Kunz)

    My cool friend Ryan shares an agent with Brandon Sanderson and his debut novel is being published next year!! We talk favorite fantasy books, how Apple TV will adapt Sanderson's world, the fact Ryan has written 26 NOVELS and the personal inspiration behind the 26th one that helped it break through. We also admit to reading some romantasy BUT NOT THAT MUCH. Follow Ryan's Instagram Runes & Rocketships, and subscribe to his Substack The Archangel's Gift. Right now.

  4. Jun 20

    Ep 48: Mallory Everton on her creative life in LA

    Mallory had the rare experience of being hugely successful as a comedian in her 20s. Since leaving Studio C, she's been on a path to figure out who she is on her own as an artist and how to write what she knows.

  5. Jun 13

    Ep 47: Meg and I watched Saturday's Warrior for the first time and we have questions

    Are eternal companions pre-determined in heaven? Does a thunder storm help you have a baby faster? What was happening in the 80s and how did we both miss this masterpiece growing up? Also! Get information and tickets for the Wayfare Festival here.

  6. May 14

    Ep 46: Does Caro Claire Burke think Yesteryear is about Mormonism?

    That isn't snark -- we genuinely want to know. It's a MIM BOOK CLUB where we talk two tradwife novels: Everyone's Lying to You by Jo Piazza and Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Both give big time Ballerina Farm vibes and are vaguely tied to Mormonism, and we have Thoughts about all the above.

  7. Apr 26

    Ep 45: Processing "Trust Me: The False Prophet" with Mormon Fundamentalism Expert Cristina Rosetti

    Netflix's harrowing 4-part docuseries focuses on the crimes of Sam Batemen, but before Sam Bateman there was Warren Jeffs. As outsiders, Nicole and Rebbie can't begin to understand how either of these men were able to do what they did. Cristina helps contextualize what these religious doctrines and communities are like, how they differ from each other, where they can be mischaracterized, and what kinds of media can help vs. hurt.

  8. Mar 29

    Ep 44: Which 'Secret Lives' messes actually tie back to the church? (Mormonland crossover)

    Rebbie and Nicole attempt to keep up with the latest SLMW drama (looking at you Jessi and Chase). We talk young marriage, black and white thinking within religion, and explore the connection between Utah's beauty standards and the church.

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Exploring mainstream media representation of the church formerly known as Mormon.

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  • Creator
    Rebbie Brassfield
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rebbie Brassfield
  • Show Website
    Mormons in Media