The Church History Matters Podcast released a video examining the latest forensic research on a disputed daguerreotype photograph claimed to show LDS Church founder Joseph Smith. The 50-minute episode features Patrick A. Bishop and Joseph F. Brickey discussing extensive research into the image's authenticity.

The video covers background on the photo, the researchers' involvement, Joseph Smith primary artifacts, weaknesses of various artifacts claimed to be from Smith, and portraits of the prophet. The episode includes discussion of skulls identified as Joseph and Hyrum Smith and forensic comparisons. The video drew 27,174 views in its first 30 hours and 161 comments, indicating strong engagement from the faithful LDS audience interested in church history.