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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Sophia & Stella
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comedy · religion & spirituality · society & culture
Join us as we dive deeper into the Sesquicentennial Trek of 1997. One hundred and fifty years after the pioneers first arrived in Utah, hundreds of Mormons came together to commemorate the historic occasion. The task? Reenact the actual trek of the pioneers, from Omaha to Salt Lake City, as accurately as possible. What’s allowed? Singing hymns. What’s not allowed? Eating vegetables. And a bunch of other stuff. We’ll be sharing real journal entries that reveal the trials and triumphs of the Se...
26 Sept 2026
Did You Think to Poop?
Send us Fan Mail | “I thought my life was going to end while I was on the toilet.” —Molly (name has been changed) Have you or a loved one ever pooped your pants on an LDS mission? You may be entitled to commiserating with us for the next hour. Friend of the pod “Molly” joins Loud Laughter today to share the unfortunate tale of contracting parasites on the mission, resulting in some… mishaps. Locations include the toilet, the living room, mid-air, during an earthquake, and ...
12 Sept 2026
Our TREK TRUTH
Send us Fan Mail | Welcome to Part 2 of our Trek series! Today, Sophia and Stella reveal their TREK TRUTH. Characters in this Florida Trek Tale include: a drug-busting cop, rattlesnakes, a "true" Florida Man, wild boars, Bad Guys on horseback, Stella's emo red converse, and of course, the flames..... We'll also read two listeners' submissions, including a series of unfortunate bus malfunctions, an important reflection about Jane Manning James’ pioneer legacy, and the complexities of par...
4 Sept 2026
The Truth About Trek
Send us Fan Mail | We’re finally back! Today we’re talking Trek, the pioneer cosplay camp that’s been a hit with Mormon teens since 1966. What better way to honor your ancestors than to dress up like them and recreate the hardest part of their lives? In Part 1 of our 2-part Trek series, we’ll uncover the history of Trek: when, why, and how did Trek become a tradition? We’ll assess familiar features, such as the Women’s Pull, as well as defunct Trek practices like turkey hunts, history e...
26 Jun 2026
The Gay Seance in the Mormon Tabernacle 🔮 ✨ feat. @mormon.tslur
Send us Fan Mail Happy Pride Month!! We are thrilled to be joined by Hannah from @mormon.tslur on Instagram, who shares her story and experiences as a transgender woman and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This special Pride Month episode features personal experiences from Hannah and Stella, as well as overview of the Church's stance on homosexuality from the 19th century to present. In the second half of the episode, we'll hear stories of queer Mormons throug...
13 Jun 2026
We're (Still) In Our Improvement Era!
Send us Fan Mail | In a church of eternal progression, we're always in our improvement era. But today we're talking about THE Improvement Era. That's right, we're back with more crazy articles from the great-grandpa of church magazines. We'll cover the EVILS of playing cards, why tall people should ONLY marry short people, and an unhinged (and almost erotic??) tale about how (or how not to) propose to your gal. We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other c...
30 May 2026
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, ho...
16 May 2026
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 no...
24 Apr 2026
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...
11 Apr 2026
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
27 Mar 2026
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 na...
13 Mar 2026
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 h...
27 Feb 2026
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 dissol...
13 Feb 2026
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 ...
30 Jan 2026
Brigham Young’s Mystical Evil Twin & Other Tall Tales | Part I
Send us Fan Mail | 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 mod...
17 Jan 2026
God's Protein-Packed Patties & Other Crazy Bible Stories
Send us Fan Mail | We are so back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some loud laughter. In today’s episode, Stella explains why we’ve been MIA for the past month, a listener recounts their experience at a sleep-away Book of Mormon cosplay camp, an ancient prophet experiences the struggles of male-pattern baldness, God reveals the worst recipe for baked goods ever, the Proverbs give us some solid advice, and more! We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other chur...
6 Dec 2025
Forgive Me, For I Have Jaywalked | Reddit Stories Part 2
Send us Fan Mail | Today, we dive back into the bizarre and hilarious world of Mormon/LDS Reddit for Part 2! Join us as we relay the horrors of Drysilque™ (iykyk), the dangers of stagecrafting the sacrament table, and more! 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
22 Nov 2025
Bamboozled at the Book of Mormon LARP & Other Reddit Stories
Send us Fan Mail | Welcome to Loud Laughter, a safe space for individuals all along the Latter-Day Saint/Mormon belief spectrum. Today, we are diving into the bizarre and hilarious world of Mormon/LDS Reddit. We'll discuss how to "unconsecrate" your cooking oil, the consequences of an ill-timed Book of Mormon LARP, and what happens when you microwave mustard in the church kitchen (spoiler: it does not go the way you think). We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon momen...
31 Oct 2025
Welcome to Loud Laughter!
Send us Fan Mail | Welcome to Loud Laughter, a safe space for individuals all along the Latter-Day Saint/Mormon belief spectrum. Today, we take you on a journey through time, highlighting general conference sillies throughout the ages, prophetic statements about outer space, conference food traditions, and Sophia’s personal encounter with the Quaker Oats man. 🥣💁♂️ We want to hear from you! Send us your Molly Mormon moments or other church-related funnies using the “Send us a text...
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