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Mormons, Tradwives & Reality TV: How Utah Became The Capital of The Internet

21.11.2025
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In this episode, we explore how intertwined pop culture, the digital world… and the American state of Utah have become. Why are we so fascinated with Utah content creators? What is it about Mormonism that has captivated pop culture fanatics? And how exactly did Utah become the capital of the internet?




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Timestamps:




00:00 Intro




4:16 How did Utah become the capital of the internet?




5:50 Mormonism: Origins, stereotypes and perceptions with Dr. David Smith




16:16 Mormonism goes mainstream




16:50 OG Mormon bloggers: Heather Armstrong, Noami Davis, Rach Parcell & Amber Fillerup Clark




22:13 Vloggers, family channels & tradwives: Shaytards, 8 Passengers, Ballerina Farm & Nara Smith




28:50 The observers & outsiders: Robert Carpenter, The Black Menaces & ExMo community




32:23 Why Mormonism dominates internet culture




44:37 Dr. David Smith interview pt. 2




57:41 Conclusion




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