The podcast is slowing down, but we love Halloween! This year we got together to swap more spooky Mormon tales (and nurse a hangover or two). DM us your scary Mormon stories at @DrunkMormonPodBy David Jon Banks

Hey there, kiddo. Your mom and I are making some changes to the way we get drunk with our friends and talk about Mormons. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod (for all future updates!) Visit our Merch Store (Everything must go!) Find us on Patreon (with a few noted changes)By David Jon Banks

It's the episode where Hadley almost moves to Sumatra! Marc is very excited to be joined by two former production assistants who went on to do BIG things in the entertainment industry, Spiffany Kapang (Nina Concepción, 9-1-1: Lone Star) and Biscuit Sanders (Raiza Licea, Spanish Aquí Presents). They talk about going from PA's to captains of industry…

This week, Marc is watching perhaps the most controversial episode of Totally Pals ever filmed! He's joined by network lawyer Gabriel Moonshoes (Chris Eckert, Ghosts) and also his wife Gloria (Jillian Bell, Workaholics) for some reason! They discuss the trials and tribulations of marriage, personal opinions on Kim Jong-Il, and the First Dollar Nati…

This week, Marc sits down with former temporary showrunners Garrett Smuttsberg and Brian Gooter (Jon Mackey & David Brown, DePodcast w/ Brett DeMott). They talk almost exclusively about Harry Houdini! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Email us at totallypals@gmail.comBy Steve Szlaga

They're finally here! Fan favorites Balls and Brandon make their first appearance this week in "Totally Stinky!" Marc is joined by the actors who played Balls and Brandon, Andy and Randy Kovulchuck (Josh Simpson & Wayland McQueen). They talk about being twins, bathroom emergencies in New Zealand, and both times they pranked Tara Reid at a pizzeria.…

It's the episode that knowingly and purposely ripped off Billy Madison! Marc is joined by veteran TV writer Howie DeSpoon (Will Hines), and character actress Katarina Lovingcorn (Sarah Claspell), who we are happy to report is not dead! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Will on Instagram @WillieBHines Follow Sarah on Instagram @Clasp…

Another year, another Christmas episode featuring Mira Sorvino! Marc is joined by camera operators Jerry Carhorn (Frank Garcia-Hejl) and Tobin Prince (Greg Roman), and they discuss photography, on-set memories, and how to get free jelly at In-N-Out! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Frank on Instagram @FrankGarciaHejl Follow Greg on…

Mormons are named after a SPECIFIC PERSON?? Color us intrigued, let's learn more! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store. Find us on Patreon.By David Jon Banks

Remember when Michael C Hall played a hockey player?!? This week Marc is joined by writer Alanthony Bell (Alex Fernie) and director Patrish Makeupson (Mary Sasson). They talk about filming sitcoms vs dramas, working with celebrities, and whether or not Dom Deluise was a Genie or some other type of wish-granting entity. --- Follow us on Instagram @T…

We finally release (part of) the FIRST EVER RECORDED EPISODE of Lauren's Mormon Education Journey, as we remind her the lessons she learned in 2018 about three Nephites who never died... and still roam the Earth today.... Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store Find us on PatreonBy David Jon Banks

Another funeral episode! This week things get academic when Marc welcomes Socrates DeVille (Kale Hills) and Coco Sugarman (Conner Shin), two doctors of television history. They discuss death scenes, bad hookah choices, and adult tap dancing! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Kale on Instagram @KaleHills Follow Conner on Instagram @M…

It's a gift to be simple, it's a gift to be free. It's a gift to drink with friends like you and me! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store Find us on PatreonBy David Jon Banks

We aren't the only drunk podcast out there, and like any 2 hot messes at a frat party, we have a way of finding each other! We're joined this week by Mike, Nate, and Jimmy of The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast who willingly choose to crack open a copy of Chris Heimerdinger's "Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites". Some of us LOVED the book, and some of us…

We pick up our tale of pirate ghosts and folk magic right where we left off, right in the middle of the "nobody learned any of this in Mormon Sunday School" chapter. Cheers to a new season of episodes! You can find Mark's graphic novels about Joseph Smith's magical treasure hunting days at https://theglasslooker.com/. Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Chec…

It's the Thanksgiving episode with the big butt punch! Marc has a chance to learn about set design with set designer Maria Cellicello (Santina Muha) and set dresser Gabby Stranger (Alana Johnston.) They also talk about holidays and ankle sprains! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Santina on Instagram @SantinaMuha Follow Alana on Ins…

We're back! And after a long hiatus we're tackling a long-overdue topic: Joseph Smith's treasure digging history. Featuring Mark Elwood, author and illustrator of "The Glass Looker: Collected Tales of Joseph Smith:" To see more of Mark's work and order his graphic novels, head to https://theglasslooker.com/ ! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Mer…

The official Fed historian, Jonathan Rose, joins Steven and I on the show today to discuss technology's role in the March 2023 bank runs as well as bank runs from history. Article: “Understanding the Speed and Size of Bank Runs in Historical Comparison" Twitter: @thejonrose Book: Well Worth Saving: How the New Deal Safeguarded Home Ownership (publi…

It's been too Joseph-Smith-damn long! New episodes, WEEKLY, starting Monday June 5!By David Jon Banks

It's the episode with Sigourney Weaver! Marc is joined by Sig's former assistants themselves, Alex Pursemaker (John Milhiser) and Nathan Nivvens (Drew Droege). They talk about what it's like working for a Hollywood star, where to find the shiniest rocks, and how to properly raise the dead! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Drew on I…

Actress Sarah Stifler (Rebecca Warm) returns to the show, and she's joined by former PA Deranus Marie Saint (Kelsi Roberts)! They talk to mark about alligator wrestling, butterscotch stains, and their very successful bead store! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Rebecca on Instagram @warmliketheweather Follow Kelsi on Instagram @shm…

The beautiful thing about Jeanna Smialek's new book is that its core thesis has been tested and proven out in unbelievably prescient ways in just the 6 weeks since it came out. Review⁠ it!! It's a book for you Fed Watchers - and your parents! Seriously! @JeannaSmialek & @StevenKelly49 & @KalebNygaard…

It's another Halloween episode! This week Marc sits down with former character actress Sally Fields (Meghan Parks) and current corporate training video actor Levi Babyson (Ben Siemon)!By Steve Szlaga

Time for Sunday session of our Drunk General Conference! Do we make this a new tradition??By David Jon Banks

We're currently working on our next season of episodes, but in the meantime we had to steal the thunder of Mormon General Conference to host our OWN. We're being petty. We're basically wearing our communion dress to someone else's communion. Might as well join the fun.By David Jon Banks

It's the episode where someone drowns at the water park! Marc is joined by his former stylist Padge DuPri (Jackie Johnson, Natch Beaut) and returning guest Angel Hardnose (Mark Rennie, Two Old Queens), former head of wardrobe. We talk about filming on location, preparing for the red carpet, and the hat Aretha Franklin was buried in! ----- Follow us…

This week, Hadley starts dating the earthquake scientist! Marc interviews actor Declan Pellots (Tony Rodriguez, The Simpsons) as well as Totally Pals' former science consultant, Daphne Branderpoole (Heather Woodward, Apex Legends). They discuss plate tectonics, speed dating, and what it was like filming at the LAX Radisson! --- Follow us on Instagr…

We're back for Season 2! Marc is joined by writers Stephanie Underpants (Lesley Tsina) and Galadriel LaHane (Amy Vorpahl), who joined Totally Pals in the second season. We talk about the premiere, which sees the departure of Gordon the landlord as well as Gordon's Wife. Other topics include the Hallmark Channel's "Nosy Barabara Mysteries," a glass …

A conversation with WSJ reporter, Jon Hilsenrath, about his book on the love story of Janet and George and the way they broke through in the economics field and in policy. I enjoyed this conversation as much as I loved the book. Even if you think you know Yellen's story - this podcast will show a depth and insight that I promise will delightfully s…

Back behind the mic with my favorite political Fed Watcher. Derek Tang, CEO and co-founder of Monetary Policy Analytics at LH Meyer, joins the show to talk about the make up, dramas, and twists and turns he expects this year. Analysis on FOMC meeting minutes on twitter: @macroderek

Two important topics on the table today with the one and only Steven Kelly. Debt Ceiling Headroom: The Fed Has an Extra $14 Billion Does Bank Regulation Really Just Push Risk to the Shadows? on twitter: @KalebNygaard and @StevenKelly

It's the season one finale! Marc is joined by writer Jake Narlicorn (Jake Jabbour) and director Jeff Joe Jaw (Ali Ghandour) to discuss the final episode featuring Christmas the orphan. Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Jake on Instagram @wakeupwithjacob Follow Ali on Instagram @ali_ghandour Send you emails to totallypals@gmail.com…

When the North Pole Employee Holiday Party goes a little tooooo crazy, a few of Santa's reindeer wake up to find that Santa and all the elves have mysteriously disappeared... Will our crew sober up in time to SAVE CHRISTMAS?? Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store (The holiday sale is still going!) And find us on Patreon (where we show Lau…

Remember in the Bible, there's the Christmas story with the manger and the wise men and the star of Bethlehem? We sit Lauren down with some spiked hot cocoa to tell her what happened that *same night* all the way across the world in Mesoamerica... 2022 years ago... Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store (The holiday sale is still going!) A…

The most lucid translator of Fed speak, Greg Ip joins the show to recap not only this week's FOMC meeting but also the wild year that was 2022. On twitter: @greg_ip @kalebnygaard Greg's column on the FOMC meeting, Jerome Powell’s Grim Inflation Outlook Is at Odds With Markets

This week we're talking about the big MURDER MYSTERY episode! Marc is joined by former prop master Shirley Harby (Jennifer Polania) and former prop buyer/series regular Barnaby Pugh (Jay Pichardo) Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Send your questions and comments to totallypals@gmail.com Follow Jay and Jennifer on Instagram @SlyChum…

For our SEASON FINALE, it's time we finally have a chat about this whole "women can't have the priesthood" thing... ALSO: JOIN US for our Movie Night! We're showing Lauren the 1989 version of Saturday's Warrior! Saturday December 3rd, 6pm US Mountain Time! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-party-saturdays-warrior-with-the-drunk-mormon-podcast-tick…

There's one person who has thought more about the philosophical and economic principles undergirding the Federal Reserve, central banks, and independent agencies - Paul Tucker. In his new book, Global Discord Values and Power in a Fractured World Order, Paul takes a step back to consider international organizations, and how their institutional desi…

It's possibly the oldest question about Mormons and their faith, and we tread fearlessly into the abyss to find the answer once and for all! ALSO: SAVE THE DATE for our Movie Night! We're showing Lauren the 1989 version of Saturday's Warrior! Saturday December 3rd, 6pm US Mountain Time! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-party-saturdays-warrior-wit…

It's here! The episode where Bree burns to death! Marc is joined by television critic for the Toronto Bee, Calvin Stringy (Nick Mandernach) and television critic for the Florida News, Filene Gum-Ball (Lilan Bowden). Send your listener questions to totallypals@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod…

It's our totally live REUNION episode at UCB! Marc is joined by Leah Blankette and Carol Valentime (Jessica Jardin & Marcy Jarreau). who played some of the shows many landlords! We also welcome back star Ronnie Chaise (Carolyn Jania) and creators David Birdwatcher and Mart Coffin (Johnno Wilson and Danny Jacobs)! We talk about the upcoming gritty r…

Off the heels of spooky season, we lure Lauren into another lesson from the Book of Mormon. But will the Gadianton Robbers steal her heart?? Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store during our holiday sale! And find us on Patreon!

We've had lots of active Fed journalists on the show to talk about their work and reporting. But no one can open up about the true inner-workings quite like former WSJ economics editor and all around Fed Wizard, David Wessel! At Brookings In Fed We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic Only the Rich Can Play: How Washington Works in the New …

Happy Halloween! It's time for more Mormon Ghost Stories! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Check out our holiday merch store sale! And find us on Patreon!By David Jon Banks

This week Marc chats with the Hair and Makeup departments, who have legally changed their names to Hair and Makeup (Chad Westbrook and Lauren Holt)! We talk about chemical burns, blimps, and what it's like to work with Tim Allen! Totally Pals! The LIVE Reunion! Wednesday, November 2nd at 8:30, at the UCB Theatre. Click Here For Tickets! Email us! T…

What if we told you that Joseph Smith's Golden Plates weren't the only ancient record found in the ground? And what if we told you there were plates that you could see with your own eyes, right now? Follow us @DrunkMormonPod PLUS, visit our Merch Store during our holiday sale! And find us on Patreon!…

Out of the vaults, comes an episode originally recorded in December 2020... where we reveal to Lauren all we know about the different languages Mormons have laid claim to in their history... Also, it's October, so, of course, Carter shares updates from his haunted apartment! Follow us @DrunkMormonPod Visit our Merch Store! Find us on Patreon!…

Marc is joined by award-winning casting director Chrispie Mernoff (Jessica McKenna, Off Book) and adult baby casting assistant Bermuda Contiki (Gilli Nissim, We're Gross w/ Gilli Nissim) to discuss the audition process, having a lawn, and the 2005 NHL Lockout. Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspodBy Steve Szlaga

It's our very first Christmas episode! Marc sits down with his agents Luke Buckledealer (Patrick McDonald, Smosh) and Char Buckledealer (Vic Michaelis, Improv4Humans, Comedy Bang Bang), and in case you didn't know...they're cousins! Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow Vic on @vicmmic Follow Patrick on @patrickpatrickpatrickpatrick…

Trevor and America go to a launch party for the revival of Crystal Pepsi while Nick and Hadley think the new neighbors are witches! Marc is joined by Violet Green (Ashleigh Crystal Hairston) and Missy Ellers (Nalini Sharma), better known as neighbors Tricia and Treesha! Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow Ashleigh on Instagram @ashleighcr…