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Was I In A Cult? is not your typical cult podcast. Hosted by writer/comedian Liz Lacuzzi and documentary filmmaker Tyler Measom, the duo bring you first-hand stories from real cult survivors— each episode infuses humor, heart, and hope into tales that can otherwise be dark. And the guests have not only survived, but transformed their darkest moments into stories of strength. As cult survivors themselves, Liz and Tyler aim to humanize the cult experience. Give it a listen… it may just leave you asking yourself “Wait… was I in a cult?!” -- Dr. Nadine Macaluso joins us today to discuss our first of its kind on this show… a cult of one. Who exactly was her cult leader? None other than “The Wolf of Wall Street,” her ex-husband, Jordan Belfort. In the movie adaptation of Jordan's book, “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Dr. Nadine was portrayed by Margot Robbie and had no say in how her life was portrayed. Well, today Dr. Nadine is here to share the truth behind her picture perfect life. On the outside she had beauty, wealth, the doting husband, and two wonderful kids. But today she shares the truth about what was going on behind closed doors: the isolation, the loss of self, the abuse, the control, the manipulation and the gaslighting that kept her in a haze of confusion and pain. But, like every guest on this show, she shares the moment she finally found the strength and courage to walk away for good. Now a respected therapist, Dr. Nae emphasizes the importance of therapy in her healing process and destigmatizing the experiences of victims of cult leaders or pathological lovers. A Brooklyn gal at heart, Dr. Nae is as real as they get and was an absolute joy to have on the show. *** Listen to Was I In A Cult?: https://www.wasiinacult.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today is the final part of your fearless co-host, Tyler Measom's, story of being raised a Mormon, and finding the strength to finally say goodbye to the underwear. Now an acclaimed filmmaker and podcaster, much of Tyler's work is inspired by the shadows of his past. He would go on and on, but Liz is telling him to wrap it up. So, enjoy the episode. And if you haven't listened to PART 1 yet, do so first. Thanks again, Tyler, for your candor and insight. LINKS Follow Tyler: @tylermeasom Follow us: Instagram @wasiinacult Want Tyler's Magic Underwear? Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult Have a story to share on our show? Email us: info@wasiinacult.com
Tyler Measom, your fearless co-host, stopped by the studio in his magic underwear to chat with Liz about his cultic upbringing as a good (clean) Mormon Boy in Pleasant Grove, Utah. It's everything you could hope for and less… or more… more or less. LINKS Follow Tyler: @tylermeasom Follow us: Instagram @wasiinacult Want Tyler's Magic Underwear? Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult Have a story to share on our show? Email us: info@wasiinacult.com
https://www.instagram.com/_red_river_podcast/ This week we were lucky enough to get a chance to talk to director and documentarian, Tyler Measom. His latest project is the 3 part docu-series on Paramount Plus " I Wanna Rock". Needless to say its fantastic! And a must for music fans. You can find all of Tyler's work here https://www.tylermeasom.com/
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Watching I Wanna Rock: The 80's Metal Dream on Paramount+ and you cannot help but follow the story of Janet Gardner, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of VIXEN and now performing with her husband as Gardner/James. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Janet this week to talk about the shots at stardom and the allure of the stage. Before. During. After. She's great and you're gonna love it. Check out three episodes exploring the world of 80's hair and glam metal featuring Dee Snider, John Corabi, “Snake” Sabo, Kip Winger, and Janet Gardner. Directed by Tyler Measom and produced by MTV Entertainment and Van Toffler of Gunpowder & Sky. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mametalcast/message
More crazy cults, more wild stories, and more of us. Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast featuring far-out, first-hand stories of survivors who unwittingly joined, lived in, and escaped cults. Using levity and infotainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves, "Wait...was I in a cult?" You can support Was I In A Cult? through Patreon at patreon.com/wasiinacult and follow along with us on Instagram @wasiinacult.
More crazy cults, more wild stories, and more of us. Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast featuring far-out, first-hand stories of survivors who unwittingly joined, lived in, and escaped cults. Using levity and infotainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves, "Wait...was I in a cult?" You can support Was I In A Cult? through Patreon and follow along with us on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Award-winning filmmaker Tyler Measom specializes in high profile, character-based nonfiction films and series.Measom is the co-director of the hit Netflix series Murder Among the Mormons. He also co-directed the documentaries In The Balance: Ballet's Lost Year and I Want My MTV (Tribeca, A&E), An Honest Liar (Tribeca, ITVS) and Sons of Perdition (Tribeca, Oprah Documentary Club). He has produced the films TAKE (Tribeca, Showtime), the Showtime doc Jesus Town, USA, and the NYTimes documentary ELDER. Measom is the producer and host of the Webby Award winning documentary podcast Was I In a Cult?Tyler is currently directing the three-part documentary series I Wanna Rock: Chasing the 80's Metal Dream for Paramount+ and the music documentary Lost and Found for Boardwalk Pictures.Murder Among the MormonsTyler co-directed, with Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite), the Netflix true-crime documentary series Murder Among the Mormons. Produced by: Jannat GargiExecutive producer: Joe Berlinger Sons of Perditionfollows three teenage boys after they escape from the secretive FLDS polygamist sect and must fend for themselves in mainstream America.After premiering at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, Sons of Perdition went on to play at over 60 film festivals worldwide and in 20 U.S. theaters. It is part of the OWN Network and is currently on Netflix.Tyler Measom co-directed the film with Jennilyn MertenI Want my MTVco-director, producer, cinematographerI Want My MTV details the implausible genesis of MTV, the rapid rise of the brand, and the global revolution that followed. Features interviews with Sting, Billy Idol, Pat Benatar, Run DMC, Dee Snider, Eurythmics, Tori Amos, Bret Michaels, Norman Lear and many moreThe film had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and is playing on A&E.Variety Review - “The first thing you want from a history of MTV is to get dunked in the hot-but-cool nostalgia of it, and the fast, fleet documentary “I Want My MTV” delivers those 1980s goods about as good as you can get.”Was I in a Cult PodcastHosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. ShannyPantsShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcoming Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, leader - oops we mean host - Jo Piazza gabs about her obsession and guilty pleasure: cults. With fascinating stories and the eerie suspicion that we are all one charismatic date away from joining one, cults have become a hugely popular podcast topic. Yet Tyler and Liz approach things a little differently on their show, Was I In A Cult? As former cult members themselves, they focus on the subtle ways cults draw you in and tell the soul-stirring stories of people who were able to escape. Whether it's Peloton, Mormonism, or even the Pod Club, this episode will have you thinking: Was I In A Cult?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we interview Tyler Measom, cohost of the iHeart Radio podcast, "Was I In A Cult" - a documentary-style show that highlights individuals who have been in, and subsequently left various high-demand organizations. Tyler is also a documentary film maker responsible for well-known titles such as, "Sons of Perdition," "An Honest Liar," and "Murder Among the Mormons," to name a few. Welcome Tyler!Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.
This is the second in our Accidental 80s arc. In this episode we dig into the accident that changed the face of 80s cable tv and countless tweens' and teens' lives. We discuss the history of video and MTV, our favorite (and least favorite) videos, and the dollar that made it all possible. Sources Biography: I want my MTV Directed by Patrick Waldrop, Tyler Measom. A&E 2019. Tannebaum, Rob and Craig Marks. I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution. Penguin, 2011 The Buggles: Video Killed the Radio Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r-tXRLazs MTV Original opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvGiRElg3nQ Beavis and Butthead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRMOOIbRq7k Simon LeBon on Video and Duran Duran: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKN1T5YT_cs Van Halen: Hot For Teacher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M4_Ommfvv0 Ultravox: Reap the Wild Wind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NevzImTG_U0 Men Without Hats: Safety Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nft1OVNLM7A David Bowie Mark Goodman Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZGiVzIr8Qg 1983 Special Report: MTV Discriminates Against Black Artists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVGRuHIH6b8 I want my MTV promos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGZSWdh17l0 Honeydrippers: Sea of Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BoUzzFXuVU Billy Squier Rock Me Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhnEpg9VMY8 Hall and Oates Private Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsntlJZ9h1U J. Geils Band: Centerfold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEf8Uj_Yc7U --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
In episode 1060, Jack and Miles are joined by co-hosts of the Was I In A Cult? podcast Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi to discuss Ted Cruz - Texas' Human Invertebrate, What 2022 Will Bring According to Movies (Hello, Cannibalism) and more! Ted Cruz - Texas' Human Invertebrate What 2022 Will Bring According to Movies (Hello, Cannibalism) Decades ago, movies imagined a futuristic 2022 Unhappy new year: what can we learn from movies set in 2022? Follow: @wasiinacult @tylermeasom @theiacuzzi LISTEN: I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Baby by Kellee Patterson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
We are joined by Tyler Measom, filmmaker, producer, host, and all-around amazing human as we discuss his new hit podcast Was I In A Cult?, his Netflix documentary series Murder Among the Mormons and how psychedelics changed his life!You don't want to miss this one!About Tyler:An award-winning non-fiction filmmaker with 25 years of experience, Measom is the co-director of the hit Netflix original series Murder Among the Mormons. He also co-directed the documentaries In The Balance: Ballet's Lost Year and I Want My MTV (Tribeca Film Festival, A&E), An Honest Liar (Tribeca, ITVS) and Sons of Perdition (Tribeca, Oprah Documentary Club). He has produced the films TAKE (Tribeca, Showtime) starring Jeremy Renner, the Showtime doc Jesus Town, USA, and the NYTimes documentary ELDER. Measom has produced and directed many commercials, short documentaries and industrials for a range of clients. Measom is the producer and host of the hit podcast series Was I In a Cult? from iHeart Radio. Measom is currently directing the doc series Nothing to Lose for Paramount+.WebsiteWas I In A Cult?Episode mixed/edited by SoundsofGenki.com
Murder Among the Mormons is the new Netflix true crime documentary directed by Jared Hess & Tyler Measom - and Muriel has been reading too much for this podcast, so it felt like a good week to put the books down and pick up the remote. Nick gets hit with a pipe bomb of a story about Mark Hofman, treasure hunting, uzis, magical salamanders and the Anarchist Cookbook. Big love goes out to Justin W for sending us some much appreciated dollars through the PayPal button in our link at www.instagram.com/murielsmurdersand HUGE thanks go out to Anj, Adi, Avery and Nichole (!!!!) for signing up at www.patreon.com/murielsmurders - you make our hearts swell. -- SHOW INFORMATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murielsmurders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/murielsmurders TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe5PLqCn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2AFeVf3ocqTctje_qCrcA/featured Email: MurielsMurders@gmail.com T-Shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/campfiremedia/albums/119055-muriels-murders Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3n6OOSw Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3emLD5g Researched & Hosted by Muriel Montgomery Edited, Co-Hosted & Animations by Nick Casalini If you love Muriel's Murders, the best way to support us is through our Patreon. Plus you unlock exclusive episodes. Thank you! XOXO
Pod Crashing Episode 129 with Tyler and Liz From Was I In A Cult? Was I In A Cult?! is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves..."Wait...Was I In A Cult?
In this web exclusive interview, hosts of “Was I in a Cult?” Tyler and Liz share how they book guests who escaped NXIVM, Children of God, and more, plus how their own personal experiences with cults shape the podcast.
Pod Crashing Episode 129 with Tyler and Liz From Was I In A Cult?Was I In A Cult?! is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves..."Wait...Was I In A Cult?
Pod Crashing Episode 129 with Tyler and Liz From Was I In A Cult? Was I In A Cult?! is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves..."Wait...Was I In A Cult?
Pod Crashing Episode 129 with Tyler and Liz From Was I In A Cult? Was I In A Cult?! is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves..."Wait...Was I In A Cult?
When most people hear the word "cult," they immediately think of people like Charles Manson, or any number of controversial organizations strewn across the planet -- but what exactly makes something a cult? How do cultic groups acquire new members, and what can we do to help a loved one steer clear of this manipulation? In today's interview the guys join Liz Iacuzzi and Tyler Measom, the creators and hosts of the new Was I In A Cult?, to learn more about how cults work, how people find themselves involved, and -- most importantly -- how they get out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Allison begins her series on "Belonging" with a provocative question: Am I In A Cult? Allison is joined by the hosts of the runaway podcast sensation by the same name. Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi are to discuss the podcast, share their thoughts on cults and get real about this taboo subject. We probably believe that this would never happen to us. We wont get fooled by slick talk, group-think mentality, controlling tactics and whacky behaviors. But the research says something different. Many people who join "cults" are Type-A, of higher intelligence and high achievers. The truth is cults are everywhere and are often right in front of our eyes. Diet fads, charismatic churches, gyms, self-help groups, therapy philosophies and populist politicians are all prime breeding grounds for cults. This is an episode you do not want to miss!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Why are cults so fascinatingDo "socially acceptable cults" exist?Characteristics of a cult leaderCultic behaviourWhat type of person joins a cult?Difference between an organization/movement/group and a cultLove bombing & manipulationA podcast with the blend of trauma and humorThe shame of making poor decisionsSocial death vs. physical deathMLMGUESTS LINKS:Was I In A Cult PodcastTyler Measom's WebsiteTyler's InstagramLiz Iacuzzi's InstagramALLISON'S LINKS:Visit Allison's websiteFollow Allison on InstagramCheck out Allison's blogListen to The Podcasters' Journey PodcastAllison's Favorites - And some great deals for you!
Award Winning Director Tyler Measom of "Murder Among the Mormons" & Comedian Liz Iacuzzi join the show to discuss their new podcast "Was I in a Cult" on the iHeart Radio App. A great blend of humor and horror, they share shocking and sometimes funny stories of people who have escaped cult life.Ben Robert the creator of St Tammany Collector's Con stops by to talk about his event in Mandeville at the Castine Center on October 9th. His guest list includes, toy designers, voice actors and more, plus over 100 vendors! Get tickets here--> https://www.sttammanycollectorscon.com/Skungy's Pick of the Week is "Deathloop" and in Top Nerd News we cover Night Court revival, Chucky TV Series, and the Muppet's Haunted Mansion special.All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. Make sure you Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss a new episode. Follow us on Twitter @TWIGradio and The Week in Geek on Instagram. TWIG 10/03/21
Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Measom to discuss the making of Sons of Perdition and Murder Among the Mormons. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes: http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge
Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast featuring far-out, first-hand stories of survivors who unwittingly joined, lived in, and escaped, cults. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves..."Wait...was I in a cult?" Please support Was I In A Cult? Through Patreon
Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves…“Wait…Was I In A Cult?” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
My guest tonight, for a late night conversation, is award-winning producer and director, Tyler Measom. Tyler's latest documentary, "Murder Among The Mormons” took the country by storm earlier this year on Netflix. I am very excited to have him on to talk about making that film and the true story of the Salt Lake City bombings of 1985. Together, we are going to look for the truth in a world filled with lies and deception…. Heavy stuff, with my guest, Tyler Measom, on this episode of The Necronomicast! Tyler Measom Online
I was thrilled to get Tyler Measom on the podcast. A fellow Utahn, Tyler is behind some of best documentary work out there. An Honest Liar and Sons of Perdition are two films of his that have stayed with me for years. It was pleasure talking with him about his most recent release Murder Among the Mormons. Check it out on Netflix if you haven't already! --- "High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary true crime story." (Netflix)
As the dancers of Utah’s Ballet West prepared for their first public performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, directors Diana Whitten and Tyler Measom filmed the company to document how they dealt with the difficulties and uncertainty of creating art during unprecedented times.
Filmaker Tyler Meason joins John and Seamus to talk about his latest project "Murder Among The Mormons."
Tyler Measom is an ex-Mormon filmmaker of incredible documentaries like "An Honest Liar" and "I Want My MTV." He recently co-directed the Netflix miniseries "Murder Among the Mormons" and joined Jess for a bonus interview. We discussed how Mark Hoffman's actions affected the Mormon Church, what happens when experts are fooled, and what he learned from the people he's interviewed. We would recommend watching "Murder Among the Mormons" before listening to this episode since we discuss the conclusions at length and spoilers abound. (Also: It's really very good!)
Murder Among the Mormons (2021) is the new Netflix true-crime docuseries about Mark Hofmann, who is one of the most notable forgers in history. Hofmann created forgeries related to the Latter Day Saint movement, which led to fame and fortune. But the truth caught up with Hofmann one fateful day in 1985, as two innocent people lost their lives. We are joined by award-winning co-director and producer of Murder Among the Mormons, Tyler Measom. His previous work includes Leaving the Cult: Sons of Perdition (2010), An Honest Liar (2014) and Biography: I Want My MTV (2019). Tyler directed this docuseries with Jared Hess, who is best known for his films Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009). Tyler talks about how he and Jared came to turn this story into a docuseries, as well as what they discovered about Mark Hoffman and the nature of belief. In the process we also learn about getting a film idea to the big screen. “The power he must have felt to create and change history, to alter what millions of people believe, and know and pray to every day – to have the power to change that in your basement is a remarkable feeling I suspect.” – Tyler Measom Time Stamps: 05:38 - What the series Murder Among the Mormons is about. 08:19 - Why the story wasn't heavily publicised at the time. 09:41 - How co-directors Tyler and Jared made the story so gripping. 11:20 - The boom period there was for collecting Mormon antiquities. 13:04 - How Mark Hofmann was such a successful forger. 16:02 - How Hofmann started his career in forging. 20:56 - Why he went into a life of deceit. 25:33 - Why Tyler and Jared decided to make a documentary about Hofmann. 30:42 - How a documentary goes from a brainstorming session to being on screen. 36:36 - The way a docuseries format gives the filmmakers more freedom. 37:49 - The willingness of people to be interviewed for the film. 41:45 - How they knew the film would be so successful. 45:59 - The reasons Mark conned Mormons. 49:01 - How Tyler kept his own beliefs regarding Mormonism separate from the film. 50:24 - What the film says about belief. 51:36 - The next projects Tyler is working on. Resources: Murder Among the Mormons (2021) Leaving the Cult: Sons of Perdition, a book by Tyler Measom Billy Wilder's 10 Screenwriting Tips This is Distorted Alamo Pictures Connect with Tyler Measom: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Connect with Factual America: Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Matthew Sherwood: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter More From Factual America: Connect with Factual America: Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Matthew Sherwood: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter More From Factual America: Moment of Truth: The Murder of Michael Jordan's Father McMillion$: McDonalds' Monopoly Fraud Revisited The Hart Family Tragedy
Join me today for this amazing Mormon Stories interview as I talk to Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about the making of their new Netflix documentary, "Murder Among the Mormons."
In this episode, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker turn their attention to the new Netflix limited docuseries, Murder Among the Mormons, directed by Jared Hess and Tyler Measom. They welcome Jana Riess, Killer Serial's resident Mormon, to discuss all things LDS and to give some context to what we've seen (and will be seeing) in this series.
How do you go about making a movie about the notorious bombings committed by Mark Hoffman? Especially when Mormons are not your audience? Lindsay Hansen Park talks with Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about how they went about making the Netflix documentary “Murder Among the Mormons.”
David and Lauren are joined by Tyler Measom, the Co-Director of Netflix's new Docuseries, "Murder Among the Mormons" to get nerdy about filmmaking and even nerdier about Mormons! Check out the Docuseries on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81226889 And check out our episode 67 when we covered the same story! (you'll never guess who Lauren thought the real bomber was...)
How do you go about making a movie about the notorious bombings committed by Mark Hoffman? Especially when Mormons are not your audience? Lindsay Hansen Park talks with Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about how they went about making the Netflix documentary “Murder Among the Mormons.”
How do you go about making a movie about the notorious bombings committed by Mark Hoffman? Especially when Mormons are not your audience? Lindsay Hansen Park talks with Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about how they went about making the Netflix documentary “Murder Among the Mormons.”
How do you go about making a movie about the notorious bombings committed by Mark Hoffman? Especially when Mormons are not your audience? Lindsay Hansen Park talks with Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about how they went about making the Netflix documentary “Murder Among the Mormons.”
This week Mormonism and the world (basically) have been captivated by the new Netflix Documentary "Murder Among the Mormons" - which covers the Salt Lake City bombings of 1985, and is currently #2 in the USA on Netflix. (SPOILER ALERT!!!!) While reactions to the documentary (produced & directed by friends Jared Hess and Tyler Measom) have been universally SUPER positive, many progressive and post-Mormons have expressed a wish that the documentary would have spent more time discussing the role of the Mormon church in: a) creating the environment that gave rise to the bombings, b) attempting to cover up/hide its problematic history, and c) obstruct or hinder the investigation of the bombings. I this epic, 2-part, 6 hour interview with Mormon/Ex-Mormon legend Sandra Tanner, we cover many of the questions/topics/issues that progressive and post-Mormons have been wanting to know about the Mormon church, Mark Hofmann, the bombings, and the investigations, such as: What do we know about Mark Hofmann's childhood and adolescent years? When and how did Mark Hofmann lose his Mormon faith? What are some of the direct and undeniable similarities between Joseph Smith and Mark Hofmann? What can we ascertain about Mark Hofmann's possible motives for forgery? What issues regarding Mormon Church truth claims were being discussed publicly during Mark Hofmann's childhood and adolescence years, and what written materials may have influenced him? What behavior on the part of the Mormon church in the 1960s and 1970s may have served as motivating factors for Hofmann? Particularly, to what extent did the LDS Church participate in overt deception of its members that could have influenced him to turn on the church? What are Sandra's memories of Hofmann and his close associates like Shannon Flynn, Brent Metcalfe, Curt Bench, Lyn Jacobs, Brent Ashworth, etc.? Were any of them suspected as accomplices? What do we know about the main Mormon-related Hofmann forgeries, and why were each relevant from a Mormon.history perspective? How did Hofmann's forgeries intersect with and challenge Mormon church truth claims? How did they stand to harm the church? What role did the Mormon church play in hiding and/or covering up Hofmann's forgeries? Perhaps most importantly, Sandra recounts the inspiring story of her husband, Jerald Tanner, discovering that Hofmann's Salamander Letter was a forgery a FULL YEAR before the bombings, how she and Jerald fought about his discovery, what Hofmann's reaction was to Jerald's discovery, and how it was received in the larger Mormon studies and news community (spoiler alert: it was largely ignored). Sandra also movingly discusses how she and Jerald were largely ignored and marginalized by the broader Mormon history community, including being denied a display table at Sunstone, and how many Mormon history scholars would take advantage of the Tanner's research without giving them any credit or citations. She cites as the main reason of this mistreatment her and Jerald's willingness to question Joseph Smith's sincerity - which remains a taboo in the Mormon studies community to this day. Sandra recounts her memories of the bombings and of the investigations. Perhaps most importantly, what responsibility does the Mormon church play in contributing to the environment and led to the bombings? All this, and so much more. This is a 6 hour interview. Part 1 (4 hours) talks mostly about Sandra's memories during and after the bombings. Part 2 (2 hours) focuses more on Sandra's direct reactions to the documentary Murder Among the Mormons. For your convenience we have created time codes that will let you know which parts of the videos you can jump to (if you want to jump around or refer certain parts to friends). We hope you enjoy!!!!!!! And a HUGE thanks to Sandra (and Jerald) Tanner for sharing with us her/their historic insight. For me, this was a true honor. MORE TO COME!!!! - John Dehlin (March 10, 2021) P.S. If you value Sandra and her contributions to Mormon history, please support Sandra Tanner and Utah Lighthouse Ministry with your donations!!! ==================== 00:01:32 - Sandra’s impressions of “Murder Among the Mormons” 00:14:39 - How the LDS church was portrayed in the documentary - positive vs. negative 00:21:06 - Could this documentary pose a challenge to some member’s faith? 00:23:16 - Truly’s role in the documentary & lawyers as church “historians” 00:30:20 - Was it smart for it not to be a “hit piece” in the LDS church? 00:42:11 - How the story is being revived 00:51:15 - Could Hofmann had any accomplices’? 00:54:44 - Heroes & villiain of the story 01:00:35 - Culpability of the LDS church & their obstructing of justice 01:04:13 - Sandra’s recommendations for books on this subject 01:10:47 - Legacy of the Hofmann scandal & its impact on Mormonism 01:22:56 - “Lying for the Lord” & how Joseph Smith set a president of dishonesty within the church 01:28:04 - Why people stay in the church after they have lost their faith 01:32:21 - Could there be another event like this that threatens the church? 01:34:35 - Sandra’s predictions for the future of Mormonism 01:39:48 - Upcoming biography on Jerald & Sandra Tanner 01:43:41 - Sandra’s experiences from Mormon Stories Podcast 01:50:07 - Reflections on Jerald Tanner 01:54:21 - Closing remarks
This week Mormonism and the world (basically) have been captivated by the new Netflix Documentary "Murder Among the Mormons" - which covers the Salt Lake City bombings of 1985, and is currently #2 in the USA on Netflix. (SPOILER ALERT!!!!) While reactions to the documentary (produced & directed by friends Jared Hess and Tyler Measom) have been universally SUPER positive, many progressive and post-Mormons have expressed a wish that the documentary would have spent more time discussing the role of the Mormon church in: a) creating the environment that gave rise to the bombings, b) attempting to cover up/hide its problematic history, and c) obstruct or hinder the investigation of the bombings. I this epic, 2-part, 6 hour interview with Mormon/Ex-Mormon legend Sandra Tanner, we cover many of the questions/topics/issues that progressive and post-Mormons have been wanting to know about the Mormon church, Mark Hofmann, the bombings, and the investigations, such as: What do we know about Mark Hofmann's childhood and adolescent years? When and how did Mark Hofmann lose his Mormon faith? What are some of the direct and undeniable similarities between Joseph Smith and Mark Hofmann? What can we ascertain about Mark Hofmann's possible motives for forgery? What issues regarding Mormon Church truth claims were being discussed publicly during Mark Hofmann's childhood and adolescence years, and what written materials may have influenced him? What behavior on the part of the Mormon church in the 1960s and 1970s may have served as motivating factors for Hofmann? Particularly, to what extent did the LDS Church participate in overt deception of its members that could have influenced him to turn on the church? What are Sandra's memories of Hofmann and his close associates like Shannon Flynn, Brent Metcalfe, Curt Bench, Lyn Jacobs, Brent Ashworth, etc.? Were any of them suspected as accomplices? What do we know about the main Mormon-related Hofmann forgeries, and why were each relevant from a Mormon.history perspective? How did Hofmann's forgeries intersect with and challenge Mormon church truth claims? How did they stand to harm the church? What role did the Mormon church play in hiding and/or covering up Hofmann's forgeries? Perhaps most importantly, Sandra recounts the inspiring story of her husband, Jerald Tanner, discovering that Hofmann's Salamander Letter was a forgery a FULL YEAR before the bombings, how she and Jerald fought about his discovery, what Hofmann's reaction was to Jerald's discovery, and how it was received in the larger Mormon studies and news community (spoiler alert: it was largely ignored). Sandra also movingly discusses how she and Jerald were largely ignored and marginalized by the broader Mormon history community, including being denied a display table at Sunstone, and how many Mormon history scholars would take advantage of the Tanner's research without giving them any credit or citations. She cites as the main reason of this mistreatment her and Jerald's willingness to question Joseph Smith's sincerity - which remains a taboo in the Mormon studies community to this day. Sandra recounts her memories of the bombings and of the investigations. Perhaps most importantly, what responsibility does the Mormon church play in contributing to the environment and led to the bombings? All this, and so much more. This is a 6 hour interview. Part 1 (4 hours) talks mostly about Sandra's memories during and after the bombings. Part 2 (2 hours) focuses more on Sandra's direct reactions to the documentary Murder Among the Mormons. For your convenience we have created YouTube time codes that will let you know which parts of the videos you can jump to (if you want to jump around or refer certain parts to friends). We hope you enjoy!!!!!!! And a HUGE thanks to Sandra (and Jerald) Tanner for sharing with us her/their historic insight. For me, this was a true honor. MORE TO COME!!!! - John Dehlin (March 10, 2021) P.S. If you value Sandra and her contributions to Mormon history, please support Sandra Tanner and Utah Lighthouse Ministry with your donations!!! ==================== Part 1 Timecodes: 00:07:13 - Summary of Sandra’s background 00:14:51 - Sandra’s understanding of Mark Hofmann’s early life & beliefs 00:19:39 - Hofmann’s exposure to treasure digging and LDS truth claims 00:32:02 - Parallels between Mark Hofmann and Joseph Smith 00:36:12 - Theories surrounding the Golden Plates & Book of Mormon 00:45:30 - Speculations on Mark Hofmann’s faith crisis 00:48:17 - Sandra discusses Shannon Flynn 00:55:53 - More on Hofmann’s mission, & his research into Mormon history 00:57:03 - Salamander Letter 00:58:50 – Sandra on intentional deception by LDS Church leaders 01:00:58 – Hofmann first comes to Utah Lighthouse Ministry in 1978 to share first known forgery – on the 2nd Anointing 01:06:19 – Mark’s handwriting – juvenile “chicken scratch” 01:07:10 – The beginning of a discussion of Mark Hofmann’s possible motives 01:09:07 – Mark Hofmann’s lack of empathy - callousness with the bombings. 01:12:44 – Mark Hofmann’s ego & his desire to pull off the “ultimate deception” 01:14:23 – Hofmann’s desire to embarrass the church & expose the faults their “power of discernment” 01:18:50 – More comparisons between Joseph Smith and Mark Hofmann – Around their “Ponzi schemes” unraveling into chaos and violence 01:20:56 – Discussion of Anthon transcript - Hofmann’s first major (known) Mormon forgery 01:28:34 – Jerald Tanner first uncovers forgery in 1960s – Oliver Cowdery pamphlet 01:31:21 – Jerald Tanner received pushback on forgery claims - Fawn Brodie and Juanita Brooks state they will continue to use the document 01:35:19 – Discussion of original Anthon transcript 01:39:08 – Hofmann’s Joseph Smith III Succession Forgery 01:45:58 - Hofmann trying to paint Brigham Young in a bad light. 01:52:11 – Brent Ashworth describing Hofmann “fishing” for documents that collectors might want 01:53:01 - Hofmann begins a bidding war over his Joseph Smith III Succession document 01:54:11 - LDS church “front buyers” 01:57:09 – Hofmann’s claim to have the McLellin collection 02:05:19 – Lyn Jacobs & Sandra’s thoughts on his omission from the “Murder Among the Mormons” documentary 02:08:18 – A discussion of frequent questions regarding Hofmann’s sexuality 02:14:09 - Hofmann’s 1825 Letter from Joseph Smith to Josiah Stowell 02:17:42 – What LDS Church leaders knew about Joseph Smith’s use of folk magic and treasure digging 02:21:15 – The Smith family merging of folk magic with Christianity - Hyrum Smith’s use of “magic documents” & Joseph Smith’s use of the “Jupiter Talisman” 02:28:52 – LDS General Authorities consciously sanitizing Mormon church history (Hinckley, Oaks, Turley) 02:31:40 – Church Patriarch Smith showing magical papers at LDS church firesides in the 20th century 02:32:50 – Wilford C. Wood “buying up” valuable LDS Church artifacts 02:36:29 – Smearing critics - tragic story of LDS Church translator, Stan Larson, losing his testimony of Book of Mormon Historicity, and being forced out of LDS Church employment. 02:42:57 – Other LDS Scholars forced out or fired 02:44:40 – Discussion of top LDS Church leaders knowing the problems with the church’s core truth claims, but continuing to mislead members intentionally 02:46:55 – The “rule” that Joseph Smith can’t be known as an intentional deceiver 02:49:56 – Did Mormon General Authority Hugh B. Brown admit that he did not believe in Book of Abraham historicity to Thomas Ferguson? 02:51:46 – Did Mormon General Authority B.H. Roberts loose his faith in Book of Mormon historicity? 02:59:51 – The integrity of Jerald Tanner. 03:05:53 - Martin Harris as one of the three witnesses 03:07:26 - Potential motives and means for deception 03:12:39 - Do LDS General Authorities have the gift of discernment? The Anthon Manuscript and photo of Hofmann with LDS General Authorities 03:16:25 - Questioning authenticity of salamander letter 03:32:13 - “Salamander or Moroni?” pamphlet for Sunstone Symposium 03:46:07 - The unwritten rule of the Mormon history community – “Don’t question Joseph Smith’s sincerity, or face marginalization” 03:52:51 - How Jerald and Sandra Tanner were disrespected by the Mormon history community & treatment of the Tanners by Dialogue and Sunstone (Tanners not allowed to have display table at Sunstone) 03:56:13 – Begrudging acceptance of Tanners after Jerald is vindicated. 04:01:01 – How Sandra’s work affected the relationship with her sister, who was embarrassed by her work 04:03:05 – God was Sandra’s motivation to keep going. 04:07:41 – The McLellin papers & other Hofmann forgeries 04:09:11 – Sandra’s discussion of Richard Turley’s book on Hofmann, Victims, & Mormon church’s obstruction of the murder investigation 04:13:47 – Hofmann’s motives for murder & conviction 04:19:27 - Discussion of first murder 04:23:13 - Brent Ashworth as potential target of Hofmann’s 3rd bomb 04:33:04 - Mark Hofmann’s plan to forge the lost 116 pages of the Book of Mormon
Directors Jared Hess and Tyler Measom discuss 'Murder Among The Mormons.'
October 15, 1985 was one of those idyllic Salt Lake City fall days: deep blue skies, trees covered in red and gold leaves. And then, two pipe bombs exploded in different parts of the city, killing two people.
Netflix's new limited series, "Murder Among the Mormons," chronicles the bombings that rocked the Salt Lake City area in 1985. We'll speak to directors Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about the events that put the Church of Latter Day Saints in crisis mode.
High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary true crime story. Co-Directors Jared Hess and Tyler Measom join us on the day of the series release to give us all the... The post Murder Among the Mormons w/Jared Hess and Tyler Measom Ep. 496 The Cultural Hall appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
Hey Mormon Stories Listeners! I am planning some super-cool interviews for the newly released "Murder Among the Mormons" documentary (released today on Netflix). A few SUPER important requests for you all: Please watch it ASAP! It's fantastic! Please share it with all your believing Mormon family members and friends. If they are concerned about the content, consider letting them know that: Richard Turley (former assistant LDS Church historian and head of LDS Church Public Affairs) participates in the documentary, and The documentary was carefully designed by both Jared and Tyler to be fair/balanced. In my opinion, the doc is TOTALLY TBM worthy, so please watch it AND tell everyone about it! I am planning several super cool interviews, including an interview with Directors - Jared Hess and Tyler Measom. So stay tuned for that! Here's where I need your help. I would REALLY love it if you would share with me: a) your reactions to the doc, and b) any questions you have for Jared and Tyler. This will help me make the most of time with them (which I see as precious). It will also stand as a cool record of progressive and post-Mormon reactions to the film. Please post your reactions here! If you want to watch additional coverage of the Mark Hofmann bombings on Mormon Stories Podcast, you can check out the following episodes: An interview with Allen D. Roberts and Curt Bench about Mark Hofmann. An interview with Brent Metcalfe - personal friend of Mark Hofmann. An interview with Sandra Tanner - whose husband Jerald determined that Mark Hofmann was a fraud before any of the LDS Church leaders. Thank you in advance for your support! And a HUGE thanks to Jared and Tyler for making a documentary that we ALL can be proud of as Mormons/Ex-Mormons. More soon!
Steve gives his take on the new Tom and Jerry film, and, spoiler alert, he did not care for it. The guys also talk about the latest in movie news and Doug airs his interview with Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about their upcoming Netlix series Murder Among the Mormons. The Movie Show with Doug Wright and Steve Salles. Listen Fridays 9 am to noon at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the App. Follow us on Facebook at @TheMovieShow. Join The Movie Show Club for exclusive perks! Text "Movie" to 57500. The Movie Show podcast is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug sits down with filmmakers Jared Hess and Tyler Measom to talk about their upcoming Netflix docuseries Murder Among the Mormons, an intimate and chilling look at the events surrounding the Mark Hoffman forgeries scandal in Utah during the 1980s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liz Garbus ("What Happened, Mrs. Simone") returns to the podcast with her co-director Lisa Cortés to discuss their new doc "All In: The Fight For Democracy" which delves into the subject of voter suppression & premieres on 9/9. Also, making his first appearance on the podcast: Tyler Measom with his doc "I Want My MTV" which premieres on Biography on 9/8 at 9PM.
Join us for this lively interview with Tyler Measom to discuss his life as an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Tyler's films include Sons of Perditionand An Honest Liar, along with a film currently in production about the history of MTV. A comprehensive list of Tyler's works may be found at his IMDb. Tyler shares with us his experience growing up as a Mormon including serving a mission—an experience he credits with influencing his style and purpose as a filmmaker by teaching him how to deeply empathize with people. Tyler also shares how he first became involved in the film industry and used his entrepreneurial skills to create works that have won awards at numerous film festivals. Later we learn that Tyler decided to leave the LDS Church in protest during the early days of the Church's efforts to prevent the passage of same-sex marriage in the United States. This interview contains excellent advice to aspiring artists of all kinds on how to successfully channel your passion into successful outcomes. Tyler's upcoming film is about Mark Hofmann—a horrifying and seductive tale of the most prolific and accomplished forger in modern history. Information about this film and how you can donate to this project may be found at https://www.forgerfilm.com.
Join us for this lively interview with Tyler Measom to discuss his life as an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Tyler's films include Sons of Perditionand An Honest Liar, along with a film currently in production about the history of MTV. A comprehensive list of Tyler's works may be found at his IMDb. Tyler shares with us his experience growing up as a Mormon including serving a mission—an experience he credits with influencing his style and purpose as a filmmaker by teaching him how to deeply empathize with people. Tyler also shares how he first became involved in the film industry and used his entrepreneurial skills to create works that have won awards at numerous film festivals. Later we learn that Tyler decided to leave the LDS Church in protest during the early days of the Church's efforts to prevent the passage of same-sex marriage in the United States. This interview contains excellent advice to aspiring artists of all kinds on how to successfully channel your passion into successful outcomes. Tyler's upcoming film is about Mark Hofmann—a horrifying and seductive tale of the most prolific and accomplished forger in modern history. Information about this film and how you can donate to this project may be found at https://www.forgerfilm.com.
Join us for this lively interview with Tyler Measom to discuss his life as an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Tyler's films include Sons of Perditionand An Honest Liar, along with a film currently in production about the history of MTV. A comprehensive list of Tyler's works may be found at his IMDb. Tyler shares with us his experience growing up as a Mormon including serving a mission—an experience he credits with influencing his style and purpose as a filmmaker by teaching him how to deeply empathize with people. Tyler also shares how he first became involved in the film industry and used his entrepreneurial skills to create works that have won awards at numerous film festivals. Later we learn that Tyler decided to leave the LDS Church in protest during the early days of the Church's efforts to prevent the passage of same-sex marriage in the United States. This interview contains excellent advice to aspiring artists of all kinds on how to successfully channel your passion into successful outcomes. Tyler's upcoming film is about Mark Hofmann—a horrifying and seductive tale of the most prolific and accomplished forger in modern history. Information about this film and how you can donate to this project may be found at https://www.forgerfilm.com.
Hindu temples’ gold as cure for India’s economic woes, ISIS brings down TV5 Monde, pregnant j-dub refuses blood transfusion leading to death of her and baby, Mormon General Conference “nays,” Canadian postal workers, yoga in schools, and our interview with James Randi and Tyler Measom of “An Honest Liar.”
Film maker Tyler Measom joins the Infants to discuss his newest film An Honest Liar — about the life and career of the renowned stage magician turned scientific skeptic of the paranormal, James Randi.
Tyler Measom and Justin Weinstein are the producers and directors of An Honest Liar, a documentary about James "The Amazing" Randi. Jessica spoke with them about the movie, the archival footage they found, and Randi "victims" psychic Uri Geller and televangelist Peter Popoff.
Sons of Perdition (the movie, produced by Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten) follows three boys after they leave their FLDS families and community in Colorado City, Utah. With limited educations and rarely a stable address, the obstacles are enormous. All the boys have big dreams - starting with the hope of attending high school - but what they want most is contact with their families. For one teen in the film, this means numerous attempts to help his fourteen-year-old sister escape before an arranged marriage. With unprecedented access, Sons of Perdition takes audiences on a three-year-journey into the lives of these remarkable teens, providing the inside analysis to make this intimate portrait a big story - a timely, critical look at faith, family and religious exile in mainstream America.
Sons of Perdition (the movie, produced by Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten) follows three boys after they leave their FLDS families and community in Colorado City, Utah. With limited educations and rarely a stable address, the obstacles are enormous. All the boys have big dreams - starting with the hope of attending high school - but what they want most is contact with their families. For one teen in the film, this means numerous attempts to help his fourteen-year-old sister escape before an arranged marriage. With unprecedented access, Sons of Perdition takes audiences on a three-year-journey into the lives of these remarkable teens, providing the inside analysis to make this intimate portrait a big story - a timely, critical look at faith, family and religious exile in mainstream America.
Sons of Perdition (the movie, produced by Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten) follows three boys after they leave their FLDS families and community in Colorado City, Utah. With limited educations and rarely a stable address, the obstacles are enormous. All the boys have big dreams - starting with the hope of attending high school - but what they want most is contact with their families. For one teen in the film, this means numerous attempts to help his fourteen-year-old sister escape before an arranged marriage. With unprecedented access, Sons of Perdition takes audiences on a three-year-journey into the lives of these remarkable teens, providing the inside analysis to make this intimate portrait a big story - a timely, critical look at faith, family and religious exile in mainstream America.
The Amazing Randi has made a career out of outing charlatans and injecting a needed dose of rational thinking to an irrational world. Now he's the subject of a new documentary, An Honest Liar.