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| When Movies Screw Up the Science | 06 Oct 2026 | 01:21:26 | |
It's fun to suspend disbelief and go on a fantastic film journey, but sometimes Hollywood stretches the science so far that it breaks our brains. This fun and informative show features the voices of several scientists eager to chat about the movies that make them wince, and we'll list some films that actually make scientific sense. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Unholy Trinity Reunion | 29 Sep 2026 | 02:39:16 | |
On August 29th, 2026, Matt Dillahunty, Aron Ra, and Seth Andrews reunited on stage for a three-hour event in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the audio from that sold-out show. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| They Go Low, We Go High? (with Cecil Cicirello) | 25 Sep 2026 | 01:08:00 | |
Here's a re-broadcast of a recent Cognitive Dissonance show where Seth filled the co-host seat for a hospitalized Tom Curry. VIDEO of this discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Making of an American Caesar (with Dr. Brad Onishi) | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:48:04 | |
Dr. Brad Onishi has done an impressive deep dive into the evangelical kingmaking machine. He joined Seth to talk about his new book on MAGA's messiah. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Idol of Rot (a 10-minute reading) | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:10:20 | |
In this ten-minute reading, a Substack account called Fear and Loathing: Closer to the Edge describes Trump's America in stark language. Listen and decide if this depiction is fair or unfair. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Go Fact Yourself: "Skeptics" Aren't Immune to Fake News | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:59:53 | |
Seth Andrews addresses an often unpopular reality: We're all human, and humans can be fooled. Check out some examples of popular links and memes (shared by progressives and atheists) that aren't tethered to sources or are outright lies. VIDEO of this speech. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Elevator Metaphor: Portrait of American Idiots | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:59:41 | |
Seth attempts to describe the human anchors around our cultural neck. Plus your calls. The West Point article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| EPISODE #900 | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:01:03 | |
This week marks a milestone: 900 shows! Hop into the way-back machine as Seth plays selected clips from various shows over sixteen years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Dolly Parton: Christian Humanist (A Tribute by Matt Dillahunty) | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:20:09 | |
The world recently lost an icon, and many are only now learning about the humanitarian work which defined most of Dolly Parton's 80 year life. At the recent Unholy Trinity Reunion event in Fort Worth, atheist activist Matt Dillahunty paid tribute. VIDEO of Matt's tribute Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel) | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:54:23 | |
Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Bad Advice and BS: Life Counsel You Shouldn't Take (with Seth Andrews) | 29 Aug 2026 | 00:27:52 | |
How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? On July 11th, Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:29:12 | |
Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this 30-minute presentation, he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Plane Annoying: Street Preachers in the Sky | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:34:46 | |
Jesus freak Whitney Lynn recently held Alaska Airlines passengers hostage to her sermon and got kicked off of the flight. How do we approach street (and sky) evangelists who can't keep their beliefs to themselves? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Earth is Flat and Bill Clinton is the AntiChrist (with Susan Huckle) | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:51:53 | |
Actor and author Susan Huckle was raised in a highly religious home filled with conspiracy theories. She has written a book about her childhood and her journey into rationalism. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Not-So-Great Debates: Christian Callers Attempt to Prove God | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:23:21 | |
It's another bonus porcast...this one comprised of several religious callers from The Line's Sunday Shows. As these armchair apologists attempt to prove God, they reveal great reasons for being skeptical. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Toxic Empathy? | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:45:14 | |
Influencers like Elon Musk, Gad Saad, and Allie Beth Stuckey are warning that progressives have taken the idea of empathy too far. Sadly, this is a popular narrative for millions of people. Dr. Zaki's Tedx Talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Goodness Doesn't Need a God | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:52:11 | |
A few weeks ago, James Hodgson of the Humanism Now podcast invited Seth Andrews for a chat. It was an enjoyable conversation about doing the right things "for goodness' sake." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Seth Andrews and Noah Lugeons: Live in Cincinnati! | 04 Aug 2026 | 02:25:12 | |
On July 11th, 2026, two activists took the stage for 2.5 hours of humor and humanism. The full house had a great time, and you will as well. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Odyssey and Kakistocracy | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:02:44 | |
A "woke" movie has riled the Right Wing! We talk about "The Odyssey" and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| That's Just Insulting: My Chat with an Ark Encounter Evangelist | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:56:44 | |
During the July 12th, 2026 protest at the entrance of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Seth Andrews had a discussion/debate with an Ark apologist. Seth describes the exchange, dismantles the Noah myth, and plays a fiercely-delivered speech by a Noah from the skeptic community. Noah Lugeons speech Facebook thread Creation Museum video Ark Encounter video Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Clearly Written by Boys: A Woman's Guide to the Bible | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:45:31 | |
Co-authors Karis Burkowski and David Fitzgerald have taken a deep dive into the Bible's tragic attitudes about women. We discuss the project and the "Good Book" that subjugates and silences based on gender. THE BOOK Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Cat, the Candle, and F@#K Alzheimer's | 07 Jul 2026 | 02:18:50 | |
Seth's monologue deals with subjects both light and heavy. Plus plenty of listener calls in this longer-length episode. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| A Flag on Fire: The United States Turns 250 | 04 Jul 2026 | 00:38:13 | |
On this Fourth of July, Americans are divided on the stars and stripes, the word "patriotism," and the idea of national pride. In light of our national crisis at the 250 marker, Seth shares an article by Dr. Kristin Du Mez and the words of the late civil rights icon Frederick Douglass. VIDEO: "What do the Slave is the Fourth of July" NBC article about the flag. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| "I'm Farting Carrots:" Misheard Lyrics and the Mind | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:45:12 | |
Why do our brains sometimes misinterpret song lyrics, and what can brain science tell us about human pattern-seeking? In this (fun!) show filled with familiar song clips, we get musical and mental. New Yorker Article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Gospel of Lies (with Promise Backlund) | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:55:19 | |
Exvangelical Promise Backlund lived in a world of lies. She wants the world to know why it happened, and how people might avoid or recover from it. GOSPEL OF LIES book VIDEO of this interview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| MAGA, Masculinity, and the Turning Point Tradwives | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:33:15 | |
Lots to talk about in this bonus show, including toxic masculinity, Pete's flu fumble, Turning Point USA's anti-woman women, and the "cultural Christianity" of Richard Dawkins. VIDEO of this stream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Theory of Stupidity | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:58:52 | |
Mid-twentieth century theologian and philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer claimed that stupidity is more dangerous than evil. Can that claim be applied to MAGA? Dame Magazine: The Four Ideas That Explain America's Democratic Crisis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:38:00 | |
At the 2026 "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Bird is the Word | 05 Jun 2026 | 01:17:02 | |
This bonus show is a wild ride. Seth tells the story of a magical backyard visitor, plus we talk about Pride month, immigration, AI, and the wacky Christian claim that God honors women. YouTube video of this stream Pastor Burleson's defense of women Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Are Atheists Less Moral? (with Dr. Phil Zuckerman) | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:52:02 | |
Sociologist and secular studies professor Dr. Phil Zuckerman recently spoke about secular morality at Calgary's We Can Reason conference, and his data would surprise many Christians. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Things Have Gotten out of Hand | 29 May 2026 | 01:06:12 | |
Seth has a broken finger and a sob story. Plus...he answers audience chat questions in this bonus broadcast. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| MAXIMUM DAMAGE: Christian Films, Games, and Claims Which Demand an Apology | 26 May 2026 | 01:12:27 | |
The legendary reviewer of Christian movies and video games Noah Lugeons joins Seth Andrews to talk about the best of the worst, religion, addiction, and America's slide into madness. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Great! Another Creationist "Science" Book (a breakdown by Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz) | 22 May 2026 | 00:33:56 | |
Ethicist and educator Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz survived 600 pages of the new apologetics book, "God: The Science, The Evidence," and he joins the show to talk about it. The Skeptic UK review Video of this interview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Morality, 'Murica, and Maple MAGA | 19 May 2026 | 01:20:08 | |
This week's podcast tackles everything from Canada's MAGA to the Evil Oreo, with plenty of listener calls. Seth's Substack article on "The World's Emptiest Man" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| A Divine Encounter with ChristGPT | 12 May 2026 | 00:40:00 | |
There's an abundance of new AI apps which present Jesus, Buddha, and other characters in ChatGPT-style interfaces. But how does artificial intelligence jive with a "risen Christ?" Video of Seth playing the game Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Want to Defeat Trump? Attack Attack Attack! (with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer) | 05 May 2026 | 01:06:00 | |
Political scientist and strategist Dr. Rachel Bitecofer has thoughts about why the Left loses and how pro-democracy advocates could win at the midterms and in 2028. VIDEO of this discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Dinner Theater? | 26 Apr 2026 | 00:59:01 | |
This show was written, produced, and queued BEFORE the chaos at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner, but it was about the dinner, the press, and a recent series of appearances by Pete Buttigieg.I've revised the first segment with updated commentary, but the rest of the show is airing as scheduled, with the caveat that all comments after the 14-minute mark were made pre-incident. I appreciate your patience, and I hope the show remains relevant for you. The Pete Buttigieg town hall event in Tulsa The open letter Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Shame-Sex Attraction: The Laws and Lies of "Conversion Therapy" | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:46:10 | |
Dr. Lucas Wilson has done a lot of writing and speaking about the unscientific and often dangerous practice of "conversion therapy." He joins us to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter, as well as a new book featuring survivor stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Seculars Make Bill O'Reilly Sad (with Phil Zuckerman) | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:56:28 | |
Recently, secular studies professor and sociologist Dr. Phil Zuckerman appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show to talk about the rise of the non-religious in the United States. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about that talk. Video of this conversation The O'Reilly interview Phil Zuckerman We Can Reason conference Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Archaeologist, Atlantis, & the Aliens (with Dr. Flint Dibble) | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:06:57 | |
Archaeologist Dr. Flint Dibble recently made big waves on the Joe Rogan podcast, but more importantly, he's been a terrific debunker and science educator on his own platforms. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Bribes, Billionaires, and Bari Weiss | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:54:58 | |
The new editor-in-chief at CBS News is suspiciously tied to Trump cronies. How objective is Bari Weiss, and how have the oligarchs manipulated our media? LINKS Verge article Ted talk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| I Can't Love without God (an ex-atheist argues badly) | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:46:18 | |
Professed ex-atheist Christopher Beha has written that falling in love was his ticket back to God. Seth examines this claim and reads some other interesting articles of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| The Christian Choke-Slam of the Late Chuck Norris | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:20:57 | |
Martial-arts icon and Christian nationalist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. Seth has thoughts (plus your calls). VIDEO of this stream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| We Are Being Controlled | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:59:02 | |
We're living our lives by their rules. How did we get here? Plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Shaming MAGA | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:56:55 | |
Trump supporters have brought us to the brink. If convincing them isn't working, is shaming the next option? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Empathy is Weakness? (with Fish Stark) | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:32:18 | |
Elon Musk says that empathy is going to ruin us. Fish Stark of the American Humanist Association not only disagrees, but the AHA is prepping a historic day of empathy...and you can potentially be a part of it. https://www.americanempathyproject.org/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| White-Right America | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:54:57 | |
It's impossible to ignore the parallels between 1930s Germany and today's United States. In this podcast, we look at white supremacy as a Trumpian political platform. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Rage Against the Bunny | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:12:35 | |
So much on this week's broadcast, including dog trackers, quantum vibrations, angry atheism, the Epstein files, reptile rain, and of course, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| Can State Laws Protect Us? (with Mickey Dollens) | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:19:22 | |
Mickey Dollens is the Regional Government Affairs Manager for the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF is on the front lines to protect state/church separation. https://ffrfaction.org/ KPOP ACT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
| A Spiritual Atheist? (with Britt Hartley) | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:50:39 | |
Britt Hartley is a religious trauma and deconstruction coach. She's also a "Certified Spiritual Director" at No Nonsense Spirituality. What does that mean? Can someone be a spiritual atheist? VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support. | |||
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