The Mormon Podcast: BCC Zeitcast

Some folks have been having some trouble finding Episode 75 in iTunes, so I'm republishing it as a new episode in the hope that the problem is resolved.

Episode Content Guide 0:00 - 7:00 - Intro & Background on McKay Coppins 7:00 - 15:00 - Scooping Huntsman's foray into the 2012 Presidential race 15:00 - 23:40 - Public & LDS reaction to McKay's contribution to the Newsweek "Mormon Moment" coverstory 23:40 - 29:00 - McKay Coppins on treatment & coverage of Mormons in the media thus far 29:00 - 38:55 - Discussion about how the media might cover Mormons during a general election involving a Mormon Presidential candidate 38:55 - 43:55 - Dealing with potential "ugly" areas for Mormons in a general election such as race & polygamy 43:55 - 53:00 - Do polls that say "Anyone but Mitt!" show anti-Mormonism sentiment or just anti-Mitt sentiment? 53:00 - 55:25 - The Huntsman campaign and how it may look different next time 55:25 - 57:12 - Final thoughts from McKay Coppins 57:15 - 1:00:26 - Kristine simplifies the complex, part 1 1:00:30 - 1:04:45 - Intro & Background on Joanna Brooks 1:04:45 - 1:11:10 - Discussion of Harold Bloom's NYT article and Joanna's rebuttal article 1:11:11 - 1:15:27 - The importance of "stability" relative to imagination in the LDS Church 1:15:27 - 1:19:25 - Preventing future Harold Bloom-esque articles in major media publication 1:19:37 - 1:21:29 - Kristine simplifies the complex, part 2

Links for your convenience: 1. McKay Coppins on Twitter 2. McKay Coppins at The Daily Beast 3. Russell Fox's BCC post discussing the Romney cover on Newsweek 4. Harold Bloom's Gloom & Doom Article 5. Joanna Brooks' smackdown on Harold Bloom

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With only one year left before the big 2012 Presidential Election, Newsweek and Daily Beast reporter McKay Coppins checks in with Scott B. on the goings-on for Mormon candidates Mitt Romney and John Huntsman, Jr. Later, Scott and Joanna Brooks discuss Harold Bloom's recent travesty article in the New York Times, and Joanna's response at Religion Dispatches.

And if that lineup isn't sufficient, our very own Kristine Haglund stops by to help Scott understand big words.

Episode Content Guide 0:00 - 7:00 - Intro & Background on McKay Coppins 7:00 - 15:00 - Scooping Huntsman's foray into the 2012 Presidential race 15:00 - 23:40 - Public & LDS reaction to McKay's contribution to the Newsweek "Mormon Moment" coverstory 23:40 - 29:00 - McKay Coppins on treatment & coverage of Mormons in the media thus far 29:00 - 38:55 - Discussion about how the media might cover Mormons during a general election involving a Mormon Presidential candidate 38:55 - 43:55 - Dealing with potential "ugly" areas for Mormons in a general election such as race & polygamy 43:55 - 53:00 - Do polls that say "Anyone but Mitt!" show anti-Mormonism sentiment or just anti-Mitt sentiment? 53:00 - 55:25 - The Huntsman campaign and how it may look different next time 55:25 - 57:12 - Final thoughts from McKay Coppins 57:15 - 1:00:26 - Kristine simplifies the complex, part 1 1:00:30 - 1:04:45 - Intro & Background on Joanna Brooks 1:04:45 - 1:11:10 - Discussion of Harold Bloom's NYT article and Joanna's rebuttal article 1:11:11 - 1:15:27 - The importance of "stability" relative to imagination in the LDS Church 1:15:27 - 1:19:25 - Preventing future Harold Bloom-esque articles in major media publication 1:19:37 - 1:21:29 - Kristine simplifies the complex, part 2

Links for your convenience: 1. McKay Coppins on Twitter 2. McKay Coppins at The Daily Beast 3. Russell Fox's BCC post discussing the Romney cover on Newsweek 4. Harold Bloom's Gloom & Doom Article 5. Joanna Brooks' smackdown on Harold Bloom

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In this episode, Scott B. and Steve Evans play host to BCC's long-time friend and Juvenile Instructor blogger Matt Bowman, who thrills the children with tales of Cain, Bigfoot, and secret UFO societies. Later, recent BCC guest blogger Theric (Eric Jepson) gives us an update on the soon-to-be-released anthology "Monsters and Mormons." And if that lineup isn't sufficient, our very own Kristine Haglund checks in to help the ladies design Halloween costumes depicting famous Mormon women.

Episode Content Guide 1. 0:00-9:40 - Intro & Hellos from Scott B., Steve Evans, & Matt Bowman 2. 9:40-16:25 - Steve Evans' Top 5 Halloween Candies 3. 16:25-25:45 - Matt Bowman's contribution to Between Pulpit & Pew: The Supernatural World in Mormon History and Folklore 4. 25:45-30:00 - Mormon beliefs about Cain, Bigfoot, and the like 5. 30:00-37:43 - Hominology: Bigfoot Hunters 6. 37:44-40:23 - Kristine's Mormon Fashion Minute - Halloween edition 7. 40:24-45:15 - Scariest. Movie. Ever. 8. 45:16-51:10 - Mormon reactions to "evil" movies, the occult, and allegations of Satan worship 9. 51:11-1:08:03 - Theric talks Monsters & Mormons, including artwork from Matt Page

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BCC's beloved podcast returns! It's been months since the last podcast, but we hope the new episodes are worth the wait.

In this episode, Scott B. listens in as John C. outlines his hopes for the upcoming General Conference (Hint: 2-hour block!), BHodges talks with long-time BCC friend Ken Jennings about Ken's new book "Maphead," and Mormon blogging legend GST makes an appearance to tell the world what it feels like to be humiliated on national TV. And if that lineup isn't sufficient, we also have the sound of our very own Kristine Haglund listening to songs by Michael McLean.

Episode Content Guide 1. 0:00 - 10:00 : Intro & Hellos from John C. & Scott B. 2. 10:00 - 22:45 : John C.'s Top 5 Hopes for General Conference 3. 22:45 - 24:20 : Kristine listens to Michael McLean 4. 24:25 - 42:05 : BHodges' interview with Ken Jennings 5. 42:06 - 45:50 : Scott B. & John C. introduce GST 6. 45:50 - 59:00 : Scott B.'s interview with GST 7. 59:00 - 1:00:25 Final Jeopardy! with GST 8. 1:00:30 - 1:01:34 : Kristine and Michael McLean say goodbye, one more time

Links for your convenience: 1. BHodges full review of Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks 2. GST's Greatest Hits 3. Ken vs. GST: PBR edition 4. Ken Jennings' official website

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One of the true Fathers of Mormon blogging steps into the virtual studio for the first time, as Scott B. interviews Russell Arben Fox, a professor of political science at Friends University. Topics revolve primary around RAF's favorite ism--Communitarianism--and the path his philosophical, political, and religious values have taken to arrive at their current state.

Links for your convenience: 1. RAF's Archives at Times & Seasons 2. RAF's Archives at BCC 3. RAF's solo blog, a veritable treasure chest of 80's pop culture trivia 4. More information on Communitarianism 5. More about Friends University.

Have feedback on the podcast? Please leave reviews/ratings in iTunes. Contact me at BCCZeitcast at ByCommonConsent dot com.

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Scott B. hosts the second of a two-part debate between liberal wacko John C. and his older, wiser, more conservative brother Robert. Today's topic: The steps of repentance for viewing a movie that has been rated R by the MPAA.

Links for your convenience: 1. Scott B.'s post about posts about movies that are rated R 2. John Hatch's old-tyme post about the same subject for BCC 3. John C.'s Movies, Mormonism, and Meaning Contact me at BCCZeitcast at ByCommonConsent dot com.

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Scott B. hosts the first of a two-part debate between John C. and his older, wiser brother Robert. Today's topic: The U.S. Constitution, and what YOU can (should?) do to save it.

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In this episode, Scott B. is joined in the virtual studio by Steve Evans and fMhLisa, two of one of the Bloggernacle's most seasoned blog administrators. Topics include the origins and evolution of BCC and Feminist Mormon Housewives, bannination policies, and recent legal developments in Florida.

Useful Links:

1. Florida legislature fails basic biology
2. The polls discussed in the podcast
3. Rusty Clifton, King of the Slobbernacle
4. Bleak Oyster part 1
5. Bleak Oyster part 2
6. Bleak Oyster part 3

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In this episode, Scott B. is joined in the virtual studio by Thomas Parkin, one of the Bloggernacle's greatest personalities.

Useful Links:

1. Alt.Gothic Wiki page
2. Thomas Parkin's 1st comment at BCC
3. In which Steve Evans says of Thomas, "again he proves his inestimable worth."

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In this episode, Scott B. is joined in the virtual studio by Jonna, an pop music singer in Finland and a convert to the LDS Church. Topics include Jonna's musical career and current projects, her conversion to the Restored Gospel, and it's impact on her personal and professional life.

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In this episode, Scott B. is joined by Robert Moncrief, a young LDS film maker in Southern California, for a discussion of Robert's current film project, LDS cinema, R-rated movies, and the scourge to humanity that is George Lucas.

Links For Your Convenience:

1. Official site for Robert's Thesis Film
2. Rosalynde Welch's recent Patheos article on Mormon culture and Movie Ratings
3. USC School of Cinematic Arts

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In this episode, Scott B. and Matt Page discuss all of the details of Matt's life which--for various reasons--were missing from an article about Matt and his artwork in the Salt Lake Tribune a couple of weeks ago.

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This is the second of a two-part interview with Mormon Studies enthusiast Morris Thurston, the host of the monthly Miller Eccles Study Group in Southern California.

Links for your convenience: 1. Morris Thurston's personal website 2. Miller Eccles Study Group website 3. The Boggs Shooting and Attempted Extradition: Joseph Smith's Most Famous Case (abstract only--$2 fee for full text)

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This is the first part of a two-part interview with Mormon Studies enthusiast Morris Thurston, the host of the monthly Miller-Eccles Study Group in Southern California.

Links for your convenience: 1. Morris Thurston's personal website 2. Miller Eccles Study Group website 3. The Boggs Shooting and Attempted Extradition: Joseph Smith's Most Famous Case (abstract only--$2 fee for full text)

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In this episode of the BCC Zeitcast, Aaron Brown tells a story from his mission that probably should have stayed in his mission.

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Our first podcast of 2011 features something we've never done before at BCC, and we hope you'll enjoy it: A Sunday evening fireside.

Following a brief introduction, we turn the time over to Ronan for a fireside he recorded late last fall in London.

Enjoy!

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In this episode, Scott B. listens in while Kristine Haglund and Nicholas S, aka Latter-day Guy, get their musical geek on. First, Nicholas and Kristine share some highlights and lowlights of their LDS music experiences. Later, the group discusses ways to improve music in LDS settings and opine on their favorite and most hated LDS songs.

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And now for something completely different!

In this episode, Scott B. interviews the Cyber Elders--a couple of missionaries who have been called to serve in an experimental mission devoted solely to online missionary work.

Links for your convenience: 1. Elder Moxley on Mormon.org 2. Elder Moxley's Facebook Page 3. Elder Meza on Mormon.org 4. Elder Meza's Facebook Page

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, a podcast that has nothing to do with Thanksgiving!

In this episode, Scott B. and Sunny Smart talk about that greatest of Mormon pastimes: Camping. First, Sunny recounts her experience as an employee in a wilderness youth treatment program. Then, Scott describes his campfire FAIL (a moving tale about a boy, a match, and some gasoline). Finally, Sunny gives a stern warning to all young women who have considered hiking as a hobby.

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The second part of Scott B.'s interview with guest Jonathan Stapley, the co-author of a forthcoming paper on female ritual healing in Mormonism. Please visit ByCommonConsent.com for more information about this podcast.

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Scott B. hosts the first episode of a new season, with guest Jonathan Stapley, the co-author of a forthcoming paper on female ritual healing in Mormonism. Please visit ByCommonConsent.com for more information about this podcast.

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Although I swore that this podcast would never see the light of day, public protests and private threats helped me change my mind. In this episode, Matsby and GST join me for a (short) discussion of the Church’s recent talks with Chinese officials.

Sort of.

You see, GST's microphone didn't work, so we had to get his commentary over instant message.

(And don't forget to leave a rating/review in iTunes!)

Links for your convenience:

1. China. 2. Chyna. 3. Chynna.

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In this episode of the BCC Zeitcast, Scott B. is joined by Kyle M, a professional from the world of advertising and marketing, for a conversation about the recently publicity campaign the LDS Church has undertaken through Mormon.org. (And don't forget to leave a rating/review in iTunes!)

Links for your convenience: 1. Kyle's new band, Shakedown At The Majestic.

2. Kyle's post at BCC describing his work in advertising.

3. Kyle's solo blog.

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The BCC Zeitcast returns from a short summer vacation! In this episode, Scott B. is joined by DKL and a random John for a discussion of too many topics to list, including Glenn Beck, Church block programs, thinking evil of your fellow saints, chocolate, and a fractured [BLEEP]. Subscribe to the BCC Zeitcast in iTunes.

Links for your convenience: 1. The new SCMC Blog 2. arJ's Kulturblog post about pure cane sugar soda. 3. Clark's chocolate website. 4. The beginning of the rehash of the fight between TT & Kurt at BT. 5. The Brazilian [BLEEP] Fish, as featured on Grey's Anatomy.

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This is the fourth and final in a series of conversations with individuals who were closely involved with the Banner of Heaven Weblog.  The individuals interviewed represent different points of reference, but all played a role and felt some measure of the consequences of the hoax.  In this episode, Scott B. and Steve Evans discuss the lasting impact of the Banner of Heaven fraud on the bloggernacle community.  Read more about this podcast at ByCommonConsent.com and Bloggernacle.org.

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This is the third of four conversations with individuals who were closely involved with the Banner of Heaven Weblog.  The individuals interviewed represent different points of reference, but all played a role and felt some measure of the consequences of the hoax.  In this episode, Scott B. and Geoff J discuss the fallout of the Banner of Heaven fraud on the bloggernacle community.  Read more about this podcast at ByCommonConsent.com and Bloggernacle.org.

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This is the second of four conversations with individuals who were closely involved with the Banner of Heaven Weblog.  The individuals interviewed represent different points of reference, but all played a role and felt some measure of the consequences of the hoax.  In this entry, Rusty Clifton joins Scott B. for a discussion of how things began to come crashing down around the fraudulent blog. Read more about this event at Bloggernacle.org.

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This is the first of four conversations with individuals who were closely involved with the Banner of Heaven Weblog.  The individuals interviewed represent different points of reference, but all played a role and felt some measure of the consequences of the hoax.  In this first entry, Scott B. and DKL, the creator of "Miranda PJ", discuss the creation of the blog, the individuals involved, the thoughts and intents of the blog, and more.

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The second half of Scott B.'s conversation with MikeInWeHo.

This episode, as well as the first part to be posted earlier, addresses a broad range of topics related to the LDS Church, its policies regarding homosexuality, same sex marriage, and politics. Please keep in mind that this podcast is not a position paper on the LDS Church or any of its teachings or doctrines. The commentary represents little more that two guys shooting the from the hip about their personal experiences with the events of the past few years surrounding the LDS Church and political movements regarding homosexuality.

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This is the first of a two-part episode of the BCC Zeitcast.  In this conversation hosted by Scott B., long-time friend and guest of BCC, MikeInWeHo tells his story of how he found the Mormon Church, lost it, found it again, and has become one of the most recognized and beloved members of the Bloggernacle.

This episode, as well as the second part to be posted later, addresses a broad range of topics related to the LDS Church, its policies regarding homosexuality, same sex marriage, and politics. Please keep in mind that this podcast is not a position paper on the LDS Church or any of its teachings or doctrines. The commentary represents little more that two guys shooting the from the hip about their personal experiences with the events of the past few years surrounding the LDS Church and political movements regarding homosexuality.

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After nearly a two-month hiatus, the BCC Zeitcast is back, and this time we promise to actually talk about something related to Mormonism and/or the Bloggernacle. In this episode, Scott B. and Rusty Clifton discuss the popularity of LDS Media/Political personalities, the Facebook updates of fellow Bloggernaclers, and the lack of sports-related themes in the Mormon blogging world. Also, we talk about South Park, and Rusty curses up a storm.

Links for your convenience:

1. Mitt, Glenn, and Edward are among the Most Inadequatest Things Ever

2. Mr. Irrelevant 2010

3. Peggy Fletcher Stack's article about South Park creators' new theatrical production

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Two Zeitcasts in one week?!? Clearly, these are the last days. In this episode, Scott, Steve, and Cynthia take turns revealing who is on their genocide lists, and discuss famous Mormon unibrows and urinating on downed power lines.

Links for your convenience:

1. Mitt Romney's New Book

2. The Unibrow Bandit

3. What not to do in rural Washington

4. Cynthia, revealing her utmost desires

Please visit www.bycommonconsent.com to see more about this post.

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After a two week hiatus, BCC's Zeitcast returns with a Very Special Episode, in which Scott B. hosts a multitude of guests, including Amri Brown, Sir Ronan, and the reigning Bloggernacle Commenter of the Year, Bridget Jack Meyers MikeInWeHo.

In today's Very Special Episode, Amri explains to Scott the nuance of mannequin gendering in Iowa. Later, MikeInWeHo gives additional insight and thoughts on his portion of this morning's segment in the BCC Roundtable Series on Depression. Later, Ronan gives Scott his thoughts on the upcoming World Cup, in which the United States and England are pooled together.

Links for your convenience:

1. Very Special Episodes

2. Punky Brewster episode about weight management ("Tons of Fun")

3. NAMI.org

4. 2010 World Cup pairings

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(Recorded on January 26th & 27th)

In this episode, Steve Evans uses every opportunity available to remind Scott B. that he is a noob, and that his wife likely hates him. While Steve explains how much he enjoys loon commenters and opines on the true identity of MCQ, Scott gets a little help from his friends John C. and Kathy Soper.

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In this edition of the BCC Zeitcast, Scott B. and John C. aim to be less boring than the last episode and discuss Sunday School, Valentine’s Day activities in Utah Valley, Deer Hunting, and more Deer Hunting. Also, John C. pretends to be Ronan.   It's Brilliant, Mate!!

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Just in time for Christmas, Scott, Kathy, and Ronan trim your trees and stuff your stockings with unapologetically long and boring banter about Band-Aid, Bond, and Babes. Also, Ronan makes Kathy weak in the knees, first by singing, and later by reading from 2 Nephi. Ronan and Scott try to talk about the Seven Habits of High Effective Churches until Kathy forces them to quit, after which Scott discusses why Christmas is dead to him, Ronan teaches us about his key ingredients to clever, meaningful gift-giving (deception, theft, and being cheap), and Kathy spends thousands of dollars for a free iPod.

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After last week’s excitement, we felt that a quick turnaround was needed to keep the children happy before Christmas, and a bonus Zeitcast/Poll Combination should do the trick. In this edition, Scott B. and Cynthia L. sever ties with Tiger Woods before discussing Stake Christmas concerts and engaging moral dilemmas about shopping on Sunday, babysitting, and cooking with alcohol. Cynthia then sets forth judgment on the Bloggernacle’s status as a full tithe payer.

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The long promised return of the BCC Zeitcast is upon us, for better or for worse. In this first installment, Scott B. and Kathryn Soper discuss Christmas present disappointments, Scott’s lack of film chops, and the magnificence of President Uchtdorf’s teeth (and tan. and hair. and style.)

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(Originally recorded on April 23, 2009)

In which Ronan shouts at John C, and Amri confesses her love for Iowa.

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(Originally recorded on January 30, 2009)

This week, Amri, Ronan, and Mark IV (speaking from the bottom of the Mariana Trench) talk about:

• Big Brown’s new design
• Missionaries who watch violent films on Peruvian buses
• The hedon that is una de gato
• Joseph Smith, central banker
• American civic religion

We also answer the listener question, “why can’t single older men serve missions?”

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(Originally recorded on December 21, 2008)

Last Zeitcast before we take a mid-season break. This time Amri and Ronan discuss temples as airport beacons, brother-husbands, and the identity of those who inherit the second degree in the celestial kingdom. Plus a certain Canadian returns to the Zeitcast and muses on the eternal fate and premortal valiance of J. Stapley, esq.

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(Originally recorded December 12, 2008)

Norbert joins the regular crew for a Zeitcast and discuss Enrichment night.

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(Originally recorded on December 1, 2008)

Ronan and Amri discuss stupid posts at BCC and "Embassy People".

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(Originally recorded on June 24, 2008)

This week: a Head-less podcast that nonetheless presents a carnival of delights.

The World’s Ugliest Dog. Anaconda Dancing. Moggetude, which starts with this post, then this post, then this post, then this post, then this post. Going green in UT. The “dark underbelly” of Las Vegas. Amy Winehouse, smoky like cured meat. Martha Stewart, banned in the UK. Soccer sucks.

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(Originally Recorded June 10, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Ronan, Amri, and Brad. Posts:

Belgian Sabbath breaking.

Playing on your PSP at the pub.

(H)uzzah!

1978: Stapley and Petersen.

Outro: Portishead, Threads.

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(Originally recorded on June 6, 2008)

Once upon a time there was a regular Zeitcast. Sadly, it was consigned to the bin because of the failures of a telephony program which rhymes with Trype.

What you have here is something new and something strange.

Lock up your daughters.

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(Originally recorded May 28, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Ronan, Amri, and Brad. This week: we completely lose our focus. Featured posts/sites:

–Snakes on a Plane. Or, for the YouTube phobic, something completely different to scar your children with.

–How to do teh blogning thing.

–We named the dog Indiana!

– Cylons use Windows XP!! This link has nothing to do with the Zeitcast but it will keep you entertained nonetheless.

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(Originally recorded May 20, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Ronan, Amri, and Brad. Featured posts/sites:

Rich and famous Mormons have a hard, hard life.

Taking the gibber out of gibberish.

The Mother’s Day Massacre of 1987.

Dear Lord, must I speak in a strange language with you?

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(Originally recorded on May 13, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Ronan, Amri, and sisterblah2. Featured posts/sites:

Lots of Scandinavian names we didn’t dare try to pronounce.

The FPR crew bear their testimonies.

Bruce Willis loves it when a plan comes together.

The Final Cylon is Joseph Smith.

Cynthia’s talk:

My husband and I struggled some to get pregnant. During those struggles–how to say this politely–I didn’t much enjoy Mother’s Day. Now the mother of two, I still struggle with Mother’s Day–the sense of inadequacy as people wax poetic about their Supermoms, the echoes of painful Mother’s Days past. While (barely) enduring a Mother’s Day sacrament meeting during the infertile period, I composed this talk in my head. With my fellow Mother’s Day unenthusiasts in mind, I’d like now to share my antidote to the typical Mother’s Day talk.

As someone who was facing at least the possibility of not ever having children in this life, I found it really annoying that people frequently go on about how parenthood has been the best preparation for godhood, or parenthood does more than anything else to build those traits, or give one a sense of what it must be like to be God. I found this kind of talk frustrating, for obvious reasons.

So I tried to think about what lessons I was learning about what it must be like to be God, by not having kids. And the main one I came up with is that, in the position I was in, it was very helpless, just waiting for children to come, with not a lot of control over the situation. At the same time, I was wanting to do more than just sit around waiting, so I was preparing to be the best parent I could. I was making elaborate plans for all the great things I would do. I think at one point I may have even made my own architectural plans for a backyard playhouse. And I began being very frustrated, thinking, “Come on, kids! I have so many things waiting for you, so much I want to do for you. And yet, you’re not coming!”

I think that frustration, that feeling of wanting to embrace and wanting to love, but having the child not approach you, which is ultimately not in your hands, is the exact feeling that God must have all the time. Because we have to want to return to Him, and that is our agency. So that love, and that longing, and in some ways a feeling of helplessness, I think must be His primary emotion.

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(Originally recorded on April 30, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Brad, and Ronan — three lone men in the garden of Eden. Featured posts/sites:

DMI/FLDS/MSM

Protestants in Russia crucify Christ anew

The Mormon Organon

Joseph Smith = Gaius Baltar

Joseph Smith, Baha’i prophet

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(Originally recorded on April 22, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Amri, Brad, and Ronan. Featured posts/sites:

CK Angst.

Mr PB.

Good Cult/Bad cult.

Playboy = FLDS.

You are a goat.

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(Originally recorded on April 14, 2008)

Here’s the new Zeitcast, for reals. BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Amri, Brad — and a special guest star!

Featured posts/sites: -FLDS Coverage -LDS Woman Obtains Australian Apology -Correlated Girls’ Camp Songs -More Steve Tales of Girls’ Camp Marriott Porn (and the original Marriott Porn, thanks to Trash Calls) -Menstrual Naughty Business Trash Calls on Sex and Menstruation -Ben Stein’s Movie -Scientific American’s take on Ben Stein’s Movie

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(Originally recorded on April 1, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Ronan, Amri, and Brad. Featured posts/sites:

LDS women’s history

Grab rice while you can!

Afterbirth meals

Snubbing your wife to feed the Elders

Tattoos in the Resurrection

TK Smoothies

Steve’s glands

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(Originally recorded on March 25, 2008)

BCC’s weekly romp through the best of the Bloggernacle, hosted this week by Steve, Ronan, and Brad. Featured posts/sites:

Thick Mormons at Easter

The DKLSV

The Bloggernacle, Correlated

The Bloggernacle, Amsterdamned

The Bloggernacle, Dehlined

The Bloggernacle, Sundwalled

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(Originally recorded March 18, 2008)

It’s a pretty long one this week, guys — sorry. No time to edit it, really. It’s mostly Brad’s bit, which if you skip will shrink the Zcast down to about 2-3 mins.

Discussed this week:

Niblets: (1) Origin (2) past and (3) present Anti-Nephi-Lehies Donny Osmond, Apologist

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(Originally recording March 11, 2008)

Discussed:

Who is J. Andrew Brown?

The Jensen Spring

Romney’s dead

Romney’s not dead

Deseret News advertises soft pr0n / the Jessop Affair

One man and his dog

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(Originally Posted March 4, 2008)

This week’s featured posts:

Heavenly Mother (FPR and Eugene England)

Danzigs (DMI)

Blessing the Food (MoMa)

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(Originally Recorded on February 25, 2008)

In which J and W explain their making – and eating — of gingerbread figures of President Hinckley in Primary; while Amri and Brad discuss sealing (courtesy of Zelophehad’s Daughters), Adam’s navel (Faith Promoting Rumor), and the arrival at BCC of a certain John Fowles, esq. (Mormon Mentality).

The Zeitcast welcomes listener feedback (it’s early days and we’re still working on the format) and can be added to your podcast player via this feed.

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(Originally posted February 18, 2008)

Another week, another Zeitcast. No bathroom roundtable this week (scheduling problems), but a pot pourri of Zeitcastian musings instead.

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(Originally recorded on February 11, 2008)

We’re back, folks!

This week: Brad gets deconstructed; Ronan dresses up; Steve goes green, and Amri worships the Devil. No Sumer Thurston Evans this week due to scheduling problems.

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(Originally posted on February 4, 2008)

Belated but bewildering, here’s the latest edition of the BCC Zeitcast.

The newly-established regular panel of Brad, Steve, Amri and Ronan pontificates at length about the issues that matter most to YOU, the listener.

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(Originally recorded on February 6, 2007)

Mentioned in this podcast:

Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts.

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(Originally recorded on January 11, 2007)

It’s not so much a podcast as, say, Steve, J. Stapley and Aaron Brown sitting around gabbing for what seems like forever.

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It’s Niblet time, folks. Here it is, the Bloggernacle Awards 2005 NibletCast (Bonus: Kaimi speaks!) Enjoy. Winners: feel free to display your NibletHood with pride (thanks Rusty!)

Part 1: Ronan tells all.

Part 2: Kaimi tells less.