Mormons on Mushrooms
Mormons on Mushrooms is a storytelling podcast hosted by Mike and Doug, where we explore alternative methods for healing and living a fulfilling life—especially in the aftermath of losing faith, certainty, or identity.
We cover a wide range of topics, from music, mythology, and pop culture to spirituality, psychology, psychedelics, and all of the magic and mystery that life has to offer.
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The National Parks w/ Brady and Meg Parks (#229)
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Mike and Doug sit down with the legendary Brady and Meg Parks from The National Parks to talk about writing and recording a new album on their own—late nights in a backyard studio, kids asleep inside, and songs coming together in a chaotic mess until something clicks. They get into co-writing as a couple, dropping ego, and letting the music be less polished and more real—crickets, mistakes, and all.
The conversation also moves through faith transitions, band changes, and the feeling of everything you thought was set in stone starting to erode. From the dark night of the soul to becoming goo before transforming into something new, this one is about creating through hard times and remembering that even when everything changes, "still the river flows."
About The National Parks:
The National Parks is an American indie folk-pop band based in Provo, Utah, formed in 2013, known for their nature-inspired "adventure pop" sound. Founded by Brady Parks, the group often features themes of the outdoors, love, and growth in their five albums, including Young and Wild Spirit.
Their next album releases on August 28, 2025!
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