Best John Lundquist Podcasts (2025)

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Colossus Bloodline 1-5! Featuring Jorge Gonzalez and Ben Raab! 1:17:23

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X-Men writers Jorge Gonzalez and Ben Raab joined Chad for a discussion about the 90s series Colossus: Bloodline! His last name is Rasputin, and there is a certain famous historical figure who shares that last name, and this David Hine series redefines everything we know about Colossus. And Mikhail is here, too! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with A…

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Bonus Patreon Episode: Peter Corbeau! With Derek Nichols and Daniel Gilford! 1:15:54

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It's a climate science episode with Daniel Gilford and Derek Nichols, focusing on X-Men ally, super-genius Peter Corbeau! He launched Starcore, he has a fishing boat named after a fictional alien princess, and he has two Pulitzer prizes, though we don't know what for... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://…

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PMS 2.0 1377 - Jelly Roll, Kirk Herbstreit, Pete Thamel, Dylan Langholf, Shams Charania, Jerry Jeudy 2:43:58

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are live from LA ahead of the ESPYs tonight. We recap the NL winning the MLB All Star game behind Kyle Swarber's legendary swing-off performance, chat about Sauce Gardner getting PAID, preview The Open that tees off Thursday, and much more. In the first hour, CMA-Winning Artist Jelly Roll joins the …

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Evil Changed Me: Lauren Matthias on True Crime Journalism and Her Mormon Faith—Pt. 2 | Episode 2041 2:08:49

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In this intimate follow-up episode, journalist Lauren continues her powerful story—this time focusing on her path from reporter to advocate, wife, and co-founder of Hidden True Crime. Lauren shares the deeply personal journey that brought her to John Matthias, their relationship, marriage, and parenting as a mixed-faith couple—all while navigating …

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PMS 2.0 1376 - 5 Star Linebacker Tyler Atkinson Makes His College Commitment, Cal Raleigh, Dana White, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:24:22

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the Home Run Derby and their experience being apart of it and the two days as a whole embedded in the baseball world. They are also joined by a few great guests including 5 star linebacker from Georgia, the #1 linebacker in the nation, Tyler Atkinson as he makes his college commitment…

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Episode 308: Star Wines: Naboo ft Justine Belle 1:03:36

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Justine came on to talk about the Gungan planet, Naboo, the origin of humans in the Star Wars Galaxy and Zinc supplements. This is a v good episode.//// ////List//// La Garagista, White Sparkling Wine of Vermont, 'Ci Confonde,' 2024 // Muchada Leclapart, Jerez, 'Lumiere,' 2022// Lady of the Sunshine, SLO Coast, 'Solera White wine no 3,' NV //// Sup…

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PMS 2.0 1375 - LIVE From The Home Run Derby, Rob Manfred, CC Sabathia, Jett Passan, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani 2:26:16

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia for tonight's Home Run Derby. In the first hour, we are joined by the 10th Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred, to discuss the fundamental changes his office has made to the game, the changing media landscape around sports v…

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Hidden True Crime's Lauren Matthias Pt. 1 - Early Years and Journalism Career | Ep. 2040 3:50:14

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In this powerful and emotional episode, journalist Lauren tells her Mormon story publicly for the first time. Known for covering others’ experiences—including the high-profile Lori Vallow Daybell trial—Lauren now opens up about her own journey through faith, trauma, resilience, and healing.She shares her upbringing in the LDS Church, the influence …

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X-Men Liberators! With Joe Harris and Jason Liebig! 1:10:53

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Colossus month continues with a review of the series X-Men Liberators, with series writer Joe Harris, and Jason Liebig! Taking a rare journey out of continuity to a trip that Piotr had back to Russia where he discovers some dark secrets about his homeland. Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Trung-le Nguyen! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

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Joseph Smith's Early Opposition & Forgotten Critics - John Turner Pt. 7 | Ep. 2039 2:06:58

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In this episode, we dive into Chapter seven of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John G. Turner. We explore early public criticism of Joseph Smith by figures like Abner Cole, the satirical Book of Pukei, and Luman Walters' possible influence. We also examine Joseph’s efforts to sell the copyright of the Book of Mormon in Can…

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Blackheart! With Annie Nocenti and Anthony Oliveira! 1:29:24

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Blackheart smells of blood and roses... Annie Nocent joins Chad to talk about her creation, with John Romita Jr, of the son of Mephisto, Blackheart! And Anthony Oliveira is here, too, as Blackheart is a member of his amazing work on Avengers Academy! Then stay tuned for a brief conversation about the Red Skull with Ben Raab! Advertising Inquiries: …

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My Mormon Bishop Dad was Excommunicated for Polygamy - Laurel Hell | Ep. 2038 5:30:52

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In this raw and emotional deep-dive, Laurel shares her powerful story of growing up in an extremely orthodox Mormon household as the youngest of eight children. From uncovering her Danish-Mormon ancestry to dealing with abuse, purity culture, and her father's secret polygamist "revelation" that led to his excommunication, Laurel reflects on how ear…

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X-Men 97/Classic X-Men 4 Script Reading! My Brother, My Enemy! Plus an interview with Paty Cockrum! 2:03:46

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Chad is joined by show favorites to read through a script of Uncanny X-Men 97, and Classic X-Men 4! Havok and Lorna, who takes the name Polaris, are turned by Eric the Red against their teammates! And Nightcrawler gets an image inducer! Then an interview with Paty Cockrum! And a brief Red Skull conversation with Sarah Gailey! Advertising Inquiries:…

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PMS 2.0 1374 - Happy 4th of July Eve, Immanuel Iheanacho Makes His College Commitment, Jeff Passan, US Men's National Team Star Diego Luna, & AJ Hawk 2:20:48

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the week that was in the sports world by bringing back the segment, “That’s good sh*t.” Joining the show to make his college commitment is 5 star offensive tackle out of Georgetown Prep, Immanuel Iheanacho. Later, ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan joins the show to catch us up on all the pertinen…

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Book of Mormon: Historical or 19th Century Text? - John Turner Pt. 6 | Ep. 2037 1:33:49

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In Part 6 of our Joseph Smith podcast series, we dive deep into Chapter 6: "A Choice Seer." This episode explores the controversies surrounding the Book of Mormon—its origins, witnesses, and textual issues. We examine the arguments for and against its authenticity, its biblical parallels, and Joseph Smith’s role as translator vs. author.Topics incl…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Lorna the Jungle Girl! With Harum Scarum and Robyn Moffat! 1:22:21

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Chad is joined by Harum Scarum and Robyn Moffat to talk about a 1950s Marvel title: Lorna the Jungle Girl! We discuss hilarious (and oft-problematic stories) in pre-Marvel history that set up trends we are still seeing in comics today! Then, Sara Century joins Chad for a conversation about the Red Skull! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…

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PMS 2.0 1373 - Nigel Seeley, Sauce Gardner, Shams Charania, Lane Johnson, Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:19:27

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening in the sports world, as they’re joined by several incredible guests including Director of Content at Betting Weekly, noted tennis and soccer sharp, Nigel Seeley joins the show to chat about Wimbledon and the FIFA Club World Cup, NFL DROY, 2x All-Pro, 2x Pro B…

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PMS 2.0 1372 - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Quentin Richardson, Glen Powell, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:36:50

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys cover everything going on in the sports world, with a lot deals being handed out headlined by SGA signing a 4 year 285 million extension, Myles Turner signing a 4 year 107 million dollar deal with the Bucks, while the Bucks also waived Damian Lillard and will eat the remainder of his contra…

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PMS 2.0 1371 - Jalen Ramsey Traded to the Steelers, Adam Schefter, Peyton Manning, Shams Charania, Cal Raleigh, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 3:03:21

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys cover everything that happened over the weekend in the world of the sports including the US Men’s National Team getting a massive win over Costa Rica in the Quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, a 5 hole playoff in the Rocket Classic, the start of NBA free agency, NHL free agency, and everything e…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Liquid Snake Voice Actor Cam Clarke | Ep. 2036 3:25:42

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In this powerful and emotional interview, voice actor Cam Clarke (known for iconic roles in animation and video games) shares his deeply personal journey growing up in a famous Mormon-Hollywood family. From his early years navigating faith, family expectations, and same-sex attraction, to starring in Saturday’s Warrior and undergoing electroshock t…

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Origin II with Patrick Derby and Lodro Rinzler! 1:40:54

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Pride Month concludes with a review of Kieron Gillen's Origin II, as we tell an early substantial chapter in the lives of Wolverine, Sabretooth, and Mr. Sinister! Chad is joined by Patrick Derby and Lodro Rinzler for this deep dive! Then it's the first installment of our Red Skull minis, with Austin Gorton! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.…

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Episode 307: Star Wines: Coruscant ft. Miguel de Leon 1:39:47

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There's no way around this: all time banger of an episode, maybe Miguel's finest appearance yet. I'm pretty sure I cut all the bad parts so if this makes you mad at any of us that's due to a problem with your heart. The twisted throuple discusses wine using the lens of Coruscant, the urban planet at the center of the Galaxy. Weirdly enough, this ac…

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PMS 2.0 1370 - Feel Good Friday With Shams Charania, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk 2:50:11

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap The NBA Draft as a whole before looking ahead to free agency as ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania joins the show. Later, NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport stops by for his weekly wrap-up with Rapsheet and Friends to cover everything happening in the NFL world as the news starts to slow …

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PMS 2.0 1369 - NBA Draft First Round Recap, Utah Jazz/Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith, Shams Charania, Jay Bilas, Travis Pastrana, & AJ Hawk 2:23:57

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap the first round of the NBA Draft and all the surprising picks, trades, and everything else that made it an entertaining night. Joining the show is the owner of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, Ryan Smith to chat about how he loved what the Jazz did in the first round of the draft, as well as the big …

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CES Letter vs Book of Mormon | LDS Discussions 63 | Ep. 2035 2:05:30

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In this episode, we dive deep into the attacks on the CES Letter and its author, Jeremy Runnells, unpacking why apologetic responses—no matter how weak—are often accepted by believing members. This is the first in a multi-part series analyzing the LDS Discussions CES Letter project.We tackle critical questions about the Book of Mormon, including:-W…

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Bonus Patreon Release: the H'ylthri! With Patrick Lugo! 51:04

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The who? The H'ylthri! These weird plant dudes are scary! A race of tree men from K'un-Lun, the H'ylthri feed on people in stasis pods, and they once completely controlled Wolverine! Ready for some Claremont and Byrne stories you probably haven't read? Chad is joined by Patrick Lugo for this crazy ride. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…

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PMS 2.0 1368 - Champion Wednesday With Shams Charania, Alex Caruso, Keegan Bradley, Jake Paul, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:24:00

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss tonight’s NBA Draft and all the conversation about how it’s shaping up to be one of the crazier drafts in recent memory, all the different news stories floating around the NFL, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by four incredible guests includin…

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PMS 2.0 1367 - 5 Star QB Ryder Lyons Makes His College Commitment, Aaron Rodgers, Parker McCollum, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:17:56

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the world sports before being joined by several great guests. First, 5 star QB from Folsom High School in California, Ryder Lyons makes his college commitment on the show ultimately choosing the BYU Cougars. Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and n…

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PMS 2.0 1366 - NBA Finals Game 7 Recap, Kendrick Perkins, Shams Charania, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:49:41

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s NBA Finals Game 7 that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder finally put away the Pacers to win their first title in OKC, as well as the heartbreaking fallout from Tyrese Haliburton rupturing his achilles tendon in the first quarter. Joining the progrum to chat about the series a…

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The Man Behind the CES Letter - Jeremy Runnells (Rebroadcast) | Ep. 2033 3:03:16

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Join us today as we rebroadcast the story of the man behind the famous CES Letter: Jeremy Runnells.In February 2012, Jeremy Runnels experienced a crisis of faith, which subsequently led to a faith transition in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2013, Jeremy was approached and asked by a Church Education System (CES) Director to share his concern…

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the Trial of Heather Douglas! Featuring Alicia Wilder, Susan Kirtley, Sara Century, Robyn Moffat, and Steve Duda! 1:55:54

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Whether you know her as Madame MacEvil, Heather Douglas, or the Dragon of the Moon, Moondragon is unforgettable! A bald, bikini-clad moon priestess with a haughty arrogance and telepathy to boot, Moondragon is also queer, so happy Pride month! Chad is joined by Steve Duda, Sara Century, Alicia Wilder, Susan Kirtley, and Robyn Moffat for this insigh…

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PMS 2.0 1365 - The Pacers Force Game 7, Quentin Richardson, Adam Schefter, NY Times Best Selling Author Mark Kriegel, & AJ Hawk 2:14:16

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down the Pacers thrilling game 6 victory over the Thunder to force a game 7 in the NBA Finals on Sunday. Joining the show to chat all about the game and what he thinks is going to happen in game 7 is 13 year NBA veteran, ESPN NBA analyst, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, Quentin Richardson. Next…

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Did the Book of Mormon Witnesses Really See Golden Plates? - John Turner Part 5 | Ep. 2033 1:55:18

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In this episode, we continue our in-depth series with historian John G. Turner, author of Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet. Covering chapter five of his book, we take a deep dive into the claims of the Three and Eight Witnesses to the golden plates. Did they actually see physical plates—or was it a visionary experience? We exp…

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PMS 2.0 1364 - Juneteenth Thursday LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse with Udonis Haslem, Shams Charania, Coach Calipari, Quentin Richardson 2:18:30

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On today's show, Pat, 3x NBA Champion & Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 6 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. We open with a look back at the NBA season, and are joined early by Shams Charania who broke the news that Ime Ud…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Plant-Man! With Markisan Naso and Phillip Lundquist! 1:14:15

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Samuel Smithers! A gardener changed into a plant-powered camp fashion icon, Plant-Man is a classic Marvel villain with some of the most ridiculous stories ever, and he even joined the Thunderbolts once! Chad is joined by friends Phillip Lundquist and Markisan Naso for this one! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: …

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PMS 2.0 1363 - The Florida Panthers Win Back-To-Back Stanley Cups, Adam Schefter, Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, Dan Orlovsky, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:41:46

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Florida Panthers going back-to-back after dominating the Edmonton Oilers. They also discuss all the news from the NFL including Jaire Alexander signing with the Ravens, Caitlin Clark’s big night in the W, the College World Series continuing, and more. Joining the show is ESPN…

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PMS 2.0 1362 - NBA Finals Game 5 Recap, Shams Charania, Arkansas Pitcher Gage Wood, Peter Schrager, US Open Champion J.J. Spaun, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 3:02:26

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 lead over the Pacers last night in Oklahoma City as Tyrese Haliburton suffered some sort of lower body injury, and how much that will impact the rest of the series. They also covering everything else that’s happening around the sports world inc…

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Episode 306: Star Wines: Mustafar FT Pete from Llewelyn Wines and Sturge 1:07:10

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We're back and dumber than ever. Kevin decided this theme and it's perfect, but he was with his family and wasn't able to actually figure out how it should go, so I asked the two smartest people in wine, Pete and Emily, to help me figure it out. This is the first episode of our star wars blind tasting season and it is based off of the planet Mustaf…

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LDS Prophet John Taylor’s 1886 Revelation Created Mormon Fundamentalism! | Ep. 2032 4:20:18

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Shocking new breaking news!!!! Did you know that LDS Church prophet John Taylor started Mormon Fundamentalism? The LDS Church History Library just released hi-res scans of the original version of a September 27, 1886, revelation to church president John Taylor that commanded Mormons to “do the works of Abraham.” As the LDS Church was gradually wind…

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PMS 2.0 1361 - US Open Recap, NBA Finals Game 5 Preview, Quentin Richardson, Jeff Passan, Jackie Redmond, Shams Charania, & AJ Hawk 2:57:32

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about JJ Spaun’s improbable US Open win at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, where the course showed its teeth over the weekend. They also cover all the different news floating around the NFL, and preview tonight’s game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. Joining the show to chat ab…

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What If 2! Featuring Christie Porter, Harum Scarum, and Phillip Sevy! And Rampaging Hulk 2: And Then: the X-Men! Featuring Matt and Allison Parent! 1:43:15

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Special Pride Episode! First, Chad is joined by Harum, Phillip, and Christie, talking all about being Non-Binary before we hit a shocking X-Men story in What if 2: What If the Hulk Had the Brain of Bruce Banner? Then the hosts of Escape the Mojoverse keep the fun going with another weird X-Men story from Rampaging Hulk 2! Advertising Inquiries: htt…

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What Caused You to Leave Mormonism? - Live Q&A with Kolby, Britt, and John | Ep. 2031 2:45:12

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Join John, Britt Hartley, and Kolby Reddish today as we host a live call-in show around the topic: "What caused you to lose your Mormon faith?" We would love to hear from you. Show Notes⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ 00:00:00 Introduction to the Q&A 00:05:20 Where does the idea of a “shelf” come from? 00:14:40 Kolby’s shelf-breaking moment 00:25:25 Polls Results 00:3…

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PMS 2.0 1360 - Feel Good Finals Friday with Udonis Haslem, Shams Charania, George Kittle, 2:09:27

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On today's show, Pat, 3x NBA Champion & Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first hour, ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins us live on set to address the Greek Freak going at hi…

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PMS 2.0 1359 - Pacers Win NBA Finals Game 3, Adam Schefter, 49ers GM John Lynch, Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, Henrik Lundquist, Quentin Richardson, & AJ Hawk 2:59:56

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s incredible game 3 of the NBA Finals that saw the Pacers take a 2-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder will unbelievable performances from Tyrese Haliburton, TJ McConnell, and Ben Mathurin. They also discuss everything happening around the sports world. They are also joined by fi…

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Did Joseph Smith Use Golden Plates to Translate the Book of Mormon? - John Turner Pt. 4 | Ep. 2030 1:41:22

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In Part 4 of our deep-dive podcast series with historian Dr. John G. Turner, we explore one of the most debated questions in Latter-day Saint history: Did Joseph Smith actually use the golden plates to translate the Book of Mormon? We also cover the roles of Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris, Cowdery’s relationship to the Smiths, the use of seer sto…

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Bonus Patreon Release: X-Cutioner! With Shawn Porrett and Num1cosplay! 58:59

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THIS ####ing guy. Carl Denti is a mutant-killing assassin with a very weird ethical code, and an even weirder suit of alien armor, with some even weirder ties to X-Men history. Plus there is a second guy who is somehow worse, what with all the hate crimes. Chad is joined by Shawn Porrett and Num1cosplay to discuss this intense X-Men villain! Advert…

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PMS 2.0 1358 - Quentin Richardson, Shams Charania, Jeff Teague, Udonis Haslem, Darius Butler 2:31:59

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On today's show, Pat, Quentin Richardson, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the Morris Bicentennial Plaza outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first hour, ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins us live on set to break down where thing…