52 - My Mom's Little Brother (pt. 1)

In this preposterously fun episode, former Jehovah's Witness and current stand-up comedian Colton Drake and I reveal unto the world what the view is like from the Watchtower, why in the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks J-Dubs don't celebrate birthdays, the existence of real-life NPC's, and where he thinks the Garden of Eden actually is. The answer may surprise you! Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod Follow Colton! Instagram: @coltondrakecomedy Sept. 9th (Port Angeles) Ticket Link: https://navalelks.ticketleap.com/comedy-night-at-the-elks/

In this front porch free-wheel, Rob, Jacob, my roommate/comedian Blade Frank, and I reveal unto the world the various conspiracy theories toted by the church, what a tithing audit looks like, and what makes the Big Bang so bangable. Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod

In this meeting of the minds, I sit down with former Mormons and current stand-up comics Rob Devens and Jacob "Moose" Whitmer and reveal unto the world our favorite Church Snacks (TM), harmonize on classic primary hymns, and reminisce about Fast and Testimony meeting. Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod

In this delightfully blunt episode, Jared and I light up some Three-Toed Pete and reveal unto the world the proper way to cultivate apathy, how he quit smoking (cigarettes) by using his self-taught technique of Internal Hate Speech, and how uncomfortable emotions indicate positive beliefs. Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod

In part 2 of this sound-bite-heavy episode, Steve, Rob, and I reveal unto the world Rob's participation in extra-curricular activities, how suppressed Steven's church memories are, and a story of how I got attacked by a ne'er-do-well in a Mexican restaurant bathroom. Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod Patreon: patreon.com/plygpod

In part 1 of this copacetic episode, current stand-up comedians and former Mormons Steven Tye and Rob Devens sit down for a chat and we reveal unto the world how a pregnancy scare restored Rob's faith, Steven's thoughts on jump-humping, and my penchant for romantic gestures. Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod Patreon: patreon.com/plygpod

In this strong-language-containing episode, my ridiculously wonderful comedy pal Rob Wentz (@therealmcrobinson) pops in for a rousing chat involving local comedy (we couldn't help it), Rob's VERY loose understanding of the Bible, and an even looser description of Mormon cosmology. Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod Patreon: patreon.com/plygpod Official Photo of Joseph Smith https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/sltrib/MEKQVQ4YMVGZFB4CEVQQPAW2AE.jpg

In this eclectic episode, Jared and I continue our conversation and dip further into what he describes as "Journeying;" a mindfulness practice where he fought a Japanese blade-smithing demon called a Tengu. Antelope, Wolves, Demons, oh, my!  Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod

In this first of many biographical episodes, my Uncle Jared, his son Elijah, and I reveal unto the world his pre-birth memories, how much he detests beets, and how even Grandpa Rod knew when he was whooped.  Reach out! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod

In this tough-pill-to-swallow-kind-of episode, I sit down with my bestie Devon and Ol' Crumpets to discuss our thoughts, feelings, and emotions after watching the Netflix docuseries Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey; which shows the life, times, rise, and eventual fall of notorious polygamist and leader of the FLDS, Warren Jeffs. Many of my extended family members are featured, as well as [the audio of] a video in which "Uncle" Warren reveals his true feelings regarding his relationship with the Almighty.  Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @plygpod Facebook: facebook.com/plygpod Warren Jeffs in Prison: I Am Not Your Prophet I Lied https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh9wnCcR0LE&t=1s&ab_channel=ThinkerOfThoughts