Loud Laughter

Sophia & Stella

Welcome to Loud Laughter, a space for individuals all along the Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) belief spectrum. Each episode, we explore the fascinating, unique, and often hilarious cultural landscape of Mormonism. 

  1. We Read the Improvement Era So You Don’t Have To

    12h ago

    We Read the Improvement Era So You Don’t Have To

    Send us Fan Mail  | You may have heard of the Ensign, the Liahona, and the Friend, but have you heard of the Improvement Era?? The Improvement Era is the weird, eccentric great-great-grandpa of church magazines. And today, we are bringing you the wackiest articles we handpicked from 1900-1909. You’ll hear about the power of a friendly handshake, doctors’ drama over digestion, and why hot cocoa is basically the same thing as cocaine. One thing this episode will not concern itself with, however, is the tragic sorrow of the Mexican emperor, during the six months which followed his Christmas visit to the old Mexican palace occupied by his countryman and friend the Prince Salm Salm. (Don’t worry, you’ll get it later.) We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    1h 18m

  2. May 16

    Mormon M.A.S.H.

    Send us Fan Mail  | In today’s episode, Sophia & Stella play a round of the nostalgic game, M.A.S.H. But this time, there’s a twist: it’s Mormon edition. If you’re unfamiliar with M.A.S.H. (Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House), it is a predictive story-telling game using patterns of elimination to create an image of your future. Will you live forever in a mansion, apartment, shack, house? Will Provo, Utah be your hometown, or is the Spirit of M.A.S.H calling you to paths that you do not know?  Is Stella destined for a fruitful future as the Relief Society General President? Can Sophia avoid her fate as a polygamous wife?  Find out in today’s episode! Predict your own future using our Mormon M.A.S.H. Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgMCcuYufE9UFQEs7TnjXwkSBeNaIIrjvl9PRKRxPJM/edit?usp=sharing We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    1h 22m

  3. Apr 24

    I Inherited Grandma’s Mystery Sludge: Mormon Food Storage Highs and Lows

    Send us Fan Mail  | What kind of food storage is lurking in your pantry? Flour? Powdered milk? A 5-gallon bucket of crusty old sugar? Or maybe even... a black mystery jelly canned by your grandmother in 1942?  Today, Sophia and Stella spill the dried beans on food storage. First, we'll share some crazy stories from our listeners, covering topics like Armageddon backpack drills and what to do when you inherit way too much wheat.  Then, we'll dive into the origins of food storage. Why was it such a big deal in the 70s and 80s? And has food storage rhetoric really died down in the decades since?  If you stick around until the end, you might just hear how Stella saved our family's food storage in an unconventional and, well, unappetizing way.  Sources: https://www.lds-general-conference.org https://www.mark-davies.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973%E2%80%931975_recession?wprov=sfti1# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_1980s_recession?wprov=sfti1#Background https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/food-storage?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/food-storage/longer-term-food-supply?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-brigham-young/chapter-31?lang=eng We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    1h 12m
  4. Quiet Laughter with Nemo the Mormon

    Apr 11

    Quiet Laughter with Nemo the Mormon

    Send us Fan Mail  | SURPRISE! Nemo the Mormon is our special guest today! We discuss Nemo’s experience growing up Mormon in England, his hot takes on hot drinks & American food, and the history of the LDS church in the UK. Stick around to the end to hear Nemo judge our attempts at British accents and slang! We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    36 min

  5. Mar 27

    The History of Family History - Biddy the Beautiful Descendants Rise Up

    Send us Fan Mail  | What do Marilyn Monroe, Gandhi, Steve Irwin, and Marie Antoinette have in common? They were all baptized by proxy in LDS temples! 😮 Today, we're talking all things Family History! We’ll share tips on how to be the best "baptizee" in the temple font, the truth behind the Church’s (literally) nuke-proof records vault, and the inevitable issues that arise when people decide to go rogue on Family Search. Plus, Sophia faces the impossible task of choosing which terrible names from our real family tree she would give to her hypothetical children.  Sources: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240829-healing-generational-trauma-and-mental-health-by-understanding-ancestry https://www.thechurchnews.com/1995/5/6/23255492/church-jewish-group-reach-agreement/ https://www.deseret.com/2017/12/21/20637471/recent-mormon-baptisms-for-holocaust-victims-questioned/ https://www.businessinsider.com/here-are-10-people-posthumously-baptized-by-mormons-2012-3#mohandas-gandhi-9 https://www.newsweek.com/mormons-baptizing-holocaust-victims-kardashians-joe-biden-marilyn-monroe-death-756702 https://www.ldsliving.com/church-responds-to-questions-about-mormon-baptisms-for-holocaust-victims-parents-of-celebrities/s/87345  https://wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/wilford-woodruff-founding-fathers We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    1h 14m

  6. Mar 13

    Disney Princess Convent vs. Anti-Mormon Santa | Temple Square Mission Tribute Pt 2

    Send us Fan Mail  | We're back to give you the rest of our inside scoop on the Temple Square Mission! Highlights include: not one, but THREE moonings, a nearly hazardous encounter with a certain sunglasses-clad apostle, and an Anti-Mormon Santa Claus! 😳  Located at LDS Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City, the Temple Square Mission is the world’s only all-female LDS mission. Temple Square missionaries give tours in every language and meet regularly with top LDS leaders. They also have all sorts of amusing (and sometimes, scary) encounters with a cast of characters dubbed Temple Square “regulars”.  Sadly, this unique mission will be dissolved in July of 2026. But lucky for us, we have an inside source to share all of Temple Square’s juicy secrets before the mission disappears forever. Join us for Part 2 to catch one of our hosts spilling all the hilarious and shocking tea of the Temple Square Mission! We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    1h 48m

  7. Feb 27

    I Am the Spiritual Owner of the Dior Blazer | A Tribute to the Temple Square Mission

    Send us Fan Mail  | Welcome back to Loud Laughter! In today’s episode, we are diving into the Temple Square Mission. Located at LDS Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City, it is the world’s only all-female LDS mission. Temple Square missionaries give tours in every language and meet regularly with top LDS leaders. They also have all sorts of amusing (and sometimes, scary) encounters with a cast of characters dubbed Temple Square “regulars”.  Sadly, this unique mission will be dissolved in July of 2026. But lucky for us, we have an inside source to share all of Temple Square’s juicy secrets before the mission disappears forever. Join us in this episode to catch one of our hosts spilling all the hilarious and shocking tea of the Temple Square Mission! Sources for history segment: https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/temple-square-mission-eliminated-sister-missionaries/ https://historytogo.utah.gov/temple-square/ https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/organization/mission/temple-square-1902?lang=en https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Square?wprov=sfti1#History We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    1h 28m
  8. Teleporting Nephites & Other Mormon Legends | Part 2

    Feb 13

    Teleporting Nephites & Other Mormon Legends | Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail  | Welcome Back to Part 2 of our series on Mormon Myths, Legends, and Lore!  First, we'll hear a Molly Mormon Moment from a listener who was puzzled by secret swear words. Then, we dive head first into Three Nephite Lore, and Sophia realizes she may have had a Three Nephite™ encounter of her own. We'll also discuss Mormon Alien Truthers, a Utah trickster inspired by cow tracks, and the ever-evolving myth of the rogue missionary.  We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text” link above, or through our Google Form. Follow us on Instagram

    1h 7m
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About

Welcome to Loud Laughter, a space for individuals all along the Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) belief spectrum. Each episode, we explore the fascinating, unique, and often hilarious cultural landscape of Mormonism. 

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  • Creator
    Sophia & Stella
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Loud Laughter
  • Show Website
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