The episode kicks off with the host welcoming Molly “the Ash Ashton” and Verlin for a news-focused discussion. The conversation quickly turns to the phenomenon of family secrets, with Molly recalling a funeral where photos of ex-wives were deliberately excluded, shocking a 12-year-old grandson who had no idea his father had a prior marriage. Verlin shares a parallel experience of discovering a living grandmother at age 12 who had been hidden from the family, leading to a broader discussion on how modern DNA testing continues to unearth hidden relatives today.
Relief Society Realities and Leprechaun Games Molly opens up about the heavy emotional toll of serving as a Relief Society President, describing a grueling week that involved filing a missing person’s report and supporting a family at a substance abuse center. Lightening the mood, the hosts play a Notre Dame-themed round of “Smooch, Marry, Kill” featuring leprechaun versions of a mission companion, a Relief Society President, and a Primary child. Verlin humorously decides to kill the mission companion, smooch the Relief Society President, and marry the Primary child.
London Travels and the Notre Dame Matchup Verlin recounts his recent two-week trip to England, highlighting a reunion with his childhood Primary teacher. He funded the overseas adventure by selling his tickets to the highly anticipated BYU vs. Notre Dame game, ultimately waking up at 12:30 AM in London to watch the broadcast. The hosts agree this matchup eclipses the BYU vs. Utah rivalry in national importance, noting the stadium’s deafening, Virginia Tech-level atmosphere. They also highlight unique game-day moments, including a remote opening prayer from a BYU Pathway student praying for Pope Leo, a fan reading the Book of Mormon on camera, and controversial officiating calls involving a fumble-spike just before halftime.
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