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. 

Episodes

  1. 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
  2. Brigham Young’s Mystical Evil Twin & Other Tall Tales | Part I

    JAN 30

    Brigham Young’s Mystical Evil Twin & Other Tall Tales | Part I

    Send a text  | Thanks for tuning in to Loud Laughter! Today we bring you a truly fascinating collection of tall tales from the Mormon sphere.  First, Sophia describes her unsuccessful quest for exaltation in an eternal life simulation at the church basketball court, and Stella divulges an unusual childhood crush. Then we’ll dive deep into the wild history of the Bear Lake Monster, including eyewitness accounts, Brigham Young’s halfhearted attempt to capture the monster, and modern-day sightings. Finally, we uncover the unexpected location of the lost Ten Tribes. SOURCES:  Morrell, Alan L. (2011). W. Paul Reeve; Michael Scott Van Wagenen (eds.). Between Pulpit and Pew. Logan, Utah: Utah State University Press. pp. 159–167. ISBN 978-0874218381. Thiessen, Mark (2004-07-11). "Bear Lake 'Monster' sparks debate, revenue". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 2006-12-01. Fife, Austin; Fife, Alta (1956). Saints of the Sage and Saddle. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 275. ISBN 978-0874801804. "President John Taylor's Tour". Deseret Evening News. 17 August 1881. Rich, Joseph C. (3 August 1868). "Correspondence: Monster of Bear Lake". Deseret Evening News. "The Bear Lake Monster". bearlakechamber.com. Bear Lake Rendezvous Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 2013-08-09. "President Young's Trip North". The Latter-day Saints Millennial Star: 642. 10 October 1868. Retrieved 7 June 2016. Robert, Carter D. (6 May 2006). "The Meandrous Monster Migrates to Utah Lake". Daily Herald. Retrieved 16 August 2013.[permanent dead link] "Letter to the Editor". Ogden Junction. 23 May 1874. Morrell, Alan L. (2011). W. Paul Reeve and Michael Scott Van Wagenen (ed.). Between Pulpit and Pew. Logan, Utah: Utah State University Press. pp. 162–163. ISBN 978-0874218381. Fife, Austin; Fife, Alta (1956). Saints of the Sage and Saddle. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. pp. 275–276. ISBN 978We 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

    44 min

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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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