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Back Row 304 – 306 | The Monolith Mystery (+More!)

Dec 11, 2020
The Back Row Morning Show

About This Episode

Matt & Mo speculate wildly about the Monoliths, talk about what drove people to the Bible in 2020, and… COVID still sucks. All this and much more!

 

MONDAY SHOW | DEC. 7, 2020

COVID WARS XXIV: THE CURVE STRIKES BACK

Matt & Mo discuss the latest COVID updates, news, research, and conspiracies, while trying not to lose their ever-loving minds. PLUS:

+ Thanksgiving Re-Caps
+ Back Row Binge Watch: Community s01e23
+ The First Movie You Watch at Christmas
+ Die Hard Poll

 

TUESDAY SHOW | DEC. 8, 2020 (Player at Top of Page)

The Monolith Mystery

Mysterious monoliths have popped up all over the globe in the last couple weeks with almost no info on who (or WHAT) is behind them. Matt & Mo speculate wildly in today’s show. PLUS:

+ Junk Food News
+ A Sweet Taste Test
+ Onion / Not Onion
+ Gross Foods We Love

 

WEDNESDAY SHOW | DEC. 9, 2020 

What Drove People to the Bible in 2020?

As the year that shall not be named finally comes to an end, Matt & Mo reviews the top searched Bible Verses during different crises of the year. PLUS:

+ Adventures of Florida Man
+ Faith & Fandom 180: Gnawing at Me
+ Ben & Jerry & Mo
+ BIG Christmas Tree Cakes

 

THURSDAY SHOW | DEC. 10, 2020

Back Row Rewind | Was the Facebook #10YearChallenge a Scam?

Remember that #10YearChallenge we all did on Facebook in early 2019? Well, in this rewind episode, we examined how the whole thing could have been a scam to upgrade Facebook’s facial recognition software and more!

 

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Episode Hosts

Radio Matt
Station Manager of LTN Radio and co-host of "The Back Row Morning Show", Matt originally started as "Back Row Baptist" online, sparking an entire ministry that culminated years later in "Back Row Radio" - now joined forces with Love Thy Nerd to form "LTN Radio". Matt is a third-generation radio station manager who has done pretty much every job in the radio industry. He is also active in the Celebrate Recovery ministry, celebrating over a decade of freedom from past addictions. Matt and his wife Deidra have 2 ornery boys and a baby girl.
Megan "Mo" Oaks
Co-host of "The Back Row Morning Show", Mo has been an active part of LTN Radio (formerly Back Row Radio) since its inception. Mo is currently working towards her teaching degree. She and her husband Chris have three amazing kids and too many pets to count.

Episode Producer

Radio Matt
Station Manager of LTN Radio and co-host of "The Back Row Morning Show", Matt originally started as "Back Row Baptist" online, sparking an entire ministry that culminated years later in "Back Row Radio" - now joined forces with Love Thy Nerd to form "LTN Radio". Matt is a third-generation radio station manager who has done pretty much every job in the radio industry. He is also active in the Celebrate Recovery ministry, celebrating over a decade of freedom from past addictions. Matt and his wife Deidra have 2 ornery boys and a baby girl.

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