Martin's guest is Anna LeBaron, author of the memoir **[_The Polygamist's Daughter_](http://amzn.to/2lR0k88)**. Anna talks about growing up in a murderous polygamist cult, running away at the age of 13, and eventually reclaiming her life.

Mark Allan Gunnells is back! He and Martin talk about the Academy Awards, writing gay and straight characters, _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_, and _Missing Richard Simmons_. They also talk about Mark's new novel, [**_The Cult Of_**](http://amzn.to/2ltF3B3) _**[Ocasta](http://amzn.to/2ltF3B3)**_.

Martin and Chanel are back with PART TWO of their Oscars chat. They finish talking about the other five Best Picture nominees (_Moonlight, Lion, Hacksaw Ridge, Arrival,_ and _Hidden Figures_), while also talking about the 89th Academy Awards ceremony.

She's back! After a year away from the show, Chanel Chakko is back to chat with Martin about 4 of the 9 films nominated for Best Picture at the 2017 Academy Awards: _Manchester by the Sea, Fences, Hell or High Water,_ and _La La Land. _

Martin and his Canadian pal, Liz Hersey, wrap up their epic conversation about all of the major nominees in the 89th Academy Awards.

It's Oscar season! So, of course, that means Martin and his Canadian pal, Liz Hersey, got behind the mics and went deep as they talked about all the major nominees in the 89th Academy Awards.

Take a ride on the Way-Back Machine, all the way back to April 29, 2014, and listen in as Martin and Chanel talk about a trip they took to Las Vegas to celebrate Chanel's birthday (SPOILER: Chanel makes some erotically inappropriate comments about a Cirque du Soleil clown).

_The Martin Lastrapes Show Podcast Hour_ debuted on January 21, 2014, with "Episode One: Origin Story." Take a ride on the Way-Back Machine and listen in as Martin introduces himself to the podcast universe for the very first time.

Martin's favorite Canadian, Liz Hersey, is back on the show! Liz and Martin get into the darker side of _Saved by the Bell_, from Screech's lascivious sex tape to Peter Engel's obsession with getting his cast hopped up on speed.

Mark Allan Gunnells makes a triumphant return! Mark talks about his new novel _Where the Dead Go To Die_ and his experience collaborating with his co-author, Aaron Dries. Then he and Martin fall down the rabbit hole as they geek out over _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_.