EP 493 – The Socially Distant Temple
September 8, 2020
One new temple breaks ground and another loses its president to COVID, children of divorced parents can bein two wards, and new youth theme!
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BYU Vocal Point Makes “The Climb”
May 15, 2020
Move over Miley, here comes BYU Vocal Point! The guys from Vocal Point are geared up and ready to make “The Climb” on their newest album.
More Temples Close, BYU Graduation and Women’s Conference Canceled in Response to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
There will be no commencement ceremony for BYU grads, Women’s Conference is off, and more temples have shut their doors in response to coronavirus.
EP 466 – Get It Together, BYU
March 10, 2020
Brigham Young University needs to figure out how to include the LGBT community.
EP 430 – So Much Varnish That It Glows
July 11, 2019
Is celebrating the prophet’s birthday a bit too much for a humble calling? Missionaries to pay more per month. The Church toys with younger kid interviews.
Latter-day Pop Art, Griffin Lairs, and Zombie Prophets, Oh My!
April 4, 2019
Deep within BYU the Harold B. Lee Library lay the L. Tom Perry Special Collections, full of fascinating Mormon pop art.
BYU To Consolidate Graduation Ceremonies Into One Annual Commencement
August 28, 2018
The change will ostensibly improve the quality of graduation ceremonies, but also threatens to overcrowd facilities and hotels.
Hold the Phone, When Did BYU’s Noteworthy Become a YouTube Sensation?
April 5, 2018
With the ever-growing popularity of the music media major at BYU that pairs quality creative and marketing services within the music industry, these videos, yea, even these singing groups, essentially become an entire enterprise.
Petition to Overturn BYU Beard Ban Gains Momentum
October 3, 2017
Will this finally mark the sea change many have hoped for? Will facial hair return to BYU?
Full-Scale Biblical Tabernacle Replica on Display at Brigham Young University
September 25, 2017
After touring the country, a realistic recreation of the Israelite tabernacle is on display and open for tours at Brigham Young University.
BYU Opens Doors to Sinful Behavior, Offers Caffeinated Soda
September 21, 2017
In a major pivot away from moral decency, Brigham Young University will now offer caffeinated beverages on campus.
Lindsey Stirling to Join This Season of “Dancing With the Stars,” Show Shoulders
September 6, 2017
Everyone’s favorite fusion violinist, Lindsey Stirling, will join Dancing With the Stars alongside a bunch of lesser talents. Except Drew Scott.
Episode #368 – Fear the Walking Dwayne
June 21, 2017
Who’s correct when a Mormon priesthood leader cuts off a testimony used as a coming out? Should a bishop’s release take over sacrament meeting? Join us!
Studio C Visits Conan, Talks Clean Comedy
February 8, 2017
Cast members of BYUtv’s popular sketch series dropped by Conan to discuss making quality entertainment for families while remaining funny.
BYU Separates Title IX Office from Honor Code Office, Grants Amnesty to Sexual Assault Victims
October 26, 2016
Major changes are underway with regard to how BYU helps victims of sexual assault.
BYU to Buy Provo High School
April 26, 2016
The cougar eats the bulldog. And the people rejoiced.
Episode #323 – Going to See the Photo Album
April 14, 2016
BYU’s absurd Honor Code policies in the wake of a rape. There’s other stuff this week, but come on, BYU.
Episode #302 – Let My Refugees Go
November 19, 2015
Since the terrible ISIS attacks in Paris, loads of Mormons are shockingly against Syrian refugees being resettled in the United States. What gives?
Mormon Baseball Star Bryce Harper Hates BYU
June 10, 2015
Bryce Harper is many things, but a fan of BYU is not one of them.
LDS Music Students Hope to Get Original Song on “Hunger Games” Soundtrack
May 28, 2015
What happens when four BYU students create a song that they wrote for a hit movie that hasn’t been released yet? They go viral and hope to get noticed.
BYU Students Create Giant Heart-Shaped Piñata, Chaos Ensues
February 16, 2015
There are few places on earth with as much pent-up sensual, sexual, and emotional aggression as BYU. So what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day
Episode #258 – Give ’em a Cluster
January 15, 2015
Missionary mental health; Bryce Harper’s wedding; BYU beards; the new “cluster” unit; clumsy woman sues Church; DC Temple models; and high council fashion!
BYU Amends Beard Ban, Allows Religious Exemption
January 14, 2015
BYU is adjusting a clause in its beard ban, now allowing those who wish to grow a beard for religious reasons to do so.
BYU Religious Ed and CES Curricula Overhaul
October 28, 2014
It appears a fundamental change in in BYU/CES’ religious curricula is underway, involving major course shifts as well as graduation requirements.
The Misnomered Mormon “War on Masturbation” Video
February 4, 2014
BYU-Idaho’s “War on Masturbation” video isn’t about masturbation. It’s about pornography addiction. Why is the Internet so confused about this?
Episode #60 – Leggings Still Not Pants
March 29, 2011
An over-zealous BYU student decides that leggings are not pants, and that they will ruin your life and make you look terrible. He is a fiend.
Opinion: The Dishonor Code – It’s Time For a Change
March 3, 2011
A code that pushes to be their best selves is a good thing. A code that encourages tattling and scares people away from repentance isn’t.
We Need Church Schools or We Will Die
December 11, 2010
A Rebuttal to the Evil of Alan Doan By Geoff Openshaw Recently, my enlightened co-host argued that Church-owned and operated schools no longer serve the
It’s Time to Close LDS Church-Owned Schools
November 19, 2010
Brigham Young University should be put to pasture. We don’t need it anymore. But should CES-run Institute suffice in lieu of BYU?
Episode #05 – We Are Mo-Sure Approved!
March 8, 2010
BYUSA – the student association of Brigham Young University – reportedly has a monstruous budget, far beyond what it should need. What gives?