April 7, 2019 This week we are joined by Dr. Jeb Card. Dr. Jeb Card is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Anthropology at Miami University. He is the editor of The Archaeology of Hybrid Material Culture and the coeditor of Lost City, Found Pyramid: Understanding Alternative Archaeologies and Pseudoscientific Practices. He has been a co-host for the popular podcast Archaeological Fantasies and a repeat guest on the podcast Monster Talk. Jeb is joining us here today to discuss hi...
Apr 07, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 496
March 24, 2019 This week we are joined by Dustin Williams, host of the Atheist Nomads podcast. Dustin shares his experiences relating to the phenomenon of the religious apocalypse as he experienced it growing up as a Seventh Day Adventist. Dustin describes himself as a Dad, tech geek, and podcast host. He graduated from Walla Walla University (formerly Walla Walla College) with a BA in Theology and minors in History and Biblical Languages. He was raised SDA, went to college to become a pastor, b...
Mar 24, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 495
Sunday March 17th Our guest this week is author, historian, and professor Ken Albala. Ken Albala is Professor of History at the University of the Pacific United States, received his Masters of Arts degree in history from Yale, and his PhD in history from Columbia University. Ken has been the author or editor for over 25 books on both food and the intersections of food and history. His course Food: A Cultural Culinary History is available from the Great Courses and the Great Courses Plus. While D...
Mar 17, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 494
March 3, 2019 Today president of MN Atheists Ben Blanchard sits down with Hertzey to talk about the recent board elections, and opportunities for members of MN Atheist to have a direct impact on our direction. If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-620...
Mar 03, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 493
February 24, 2019 This week we are joined by Mandisa Thomas to chat about her talk at the February Minnesota Atheists public meeting, "Fear of a Black Atheist". Mandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam. Ms. Thomas has a number of media appearances to her credit, including CBS Sunday Morning, CNN.com, and JET magazine. She has been a guest on ...
Feb 24, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 492
February 17, 2019 This week we are happy to be joined by Fraser Cain, cohost of Astronomy Cast, publisher of Universe Today, Creator of the YouTube channel "Guide to Space". Fraser just put out a fantastic guide for amateur astronomy; The Universe Today, Ultimate Guide to Viewing the cosmos, Everything You Need to Know to Become an Amateur Astronomer . We chat with Fraser about the book, science communication, Astronomy Cast, and touch on atheism and flat earthers at the end. LINKS Fraser's book...
Feb 18, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 491
February 10, 2019 Farmer Dell and Steve Shives join Hertzey to chat about Star Trek, Pets, and a potpouri of topics Links Steve Shives on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevelikes2curse Farmer Dell: https://www.spreaker.com/show/evidence-based-eating If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Contact us during th...
Feb 10, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 490
February 3, 2019 Maddy sits down with Farmer Dell of the Evidence Based Eating Podcast to discuss a variety of topics around food science, food labeling, misconceptions in farming practices, and some dairy cow biology. I really encourage everyone to become a Patreon, even for just an episode, to listen to this complete program. Farmer Dell and I chatted for an additional 45 minutes of farming & food discussion where Farmer Dell explains why they are essentially a bovine OBGYN, why baby cows ...
Feb 03, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 489
January 27, 2019 This week we're joined by Chelsea Pine author of the children's book "Sinky Stardust Feet". Many folx ask us about our recommendations for children's books and we can't recommend this book, "Stinky Stardust Feet" enough. From the about page: "Stinky Stardust Feet gives kids and parents an opportunity to discuss science, religion, traditions, and any questions about the universe around them. (And to do so in a lighthearted manner– the book is funny!) Judas [the protagonist] has t...
Jan 27, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 488
Sunday January 20, 2019 Hertzey and Joseph are joined in studio by almost Doctor Adam, almost Doctor Erin, and already a Doctor David. The conversation is all about genetics, from sci-fi to current events of CRISPR coming out of China. If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Contact us during the show with questions ...
Jan 20, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 487
Sunday January 13, 2019 Luciano is a professional writer whose work can be found on sites such as Latino Rebels, Patheos, DLG Media, and elsewhere. He has experience working on podcasts and can help design and create graphics. HOWEVER..... Today Luciano is here to talk about the intersection of religion and anime. Its a fun conversation, and we look forward to having him on as a guest again! LINKS: https://www.lucianothewriter.com/blog-posts/2018/12/31/thought-train-2-holiday-special-amp-an-expe...
Jan 14, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 486
Sunday January 6, 2019 This week we are joined by Ted Meisner who is the host of both The Secular Buddhist and Present Moment: Mindfulness Practice and Science podcasts. In addition to all of this podcasting, Ted is also the program director for The Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society all the way out in Massachusetts. LINKS: https://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/community/meditation-community https://presentmomentmindfulness.com/practice-circle/ If you enjoyed this show, we'd lov...
Jan 06, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 485
Today's show we'll be talking with Tucker Drake from Atheist in the Trailer Park about fictions we hold on to! Things like swimming after eating, it takes 7 years to digest gum, and more! LINKS: http://tparkatheist.blogspot.com/ If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Contact us during the show with questions or comm...
Dec 30, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 484
December 23, 2018 Welcome to our very first radio drama, Fall of Frosty: A War on Christmas Retrospective. This was such a fun project for all of us here at Atheists Talk, and we hope you enjoy this unique perspective on what has become an annual event or rather non-event; the war on Christmas. Patreon listeners can enjoy early access to this first ever Atheists Talk radio drama. We thank you for your continued support, we say it a lot, but we sincerely mean it each and every time. Fall of Frost...
Dec 23, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 483
December 16, 2018 Marie D'Elephant, co host of the podcast Everyone's Agnostic, joins us this week to talk about her podcast, her life, and her journey from Christian to Atheist. You can find Everyone's Agnostic where ever quality podcasts are found, check out their show page here: http://www.everyonesagnostic.com/ If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at ...
Dec 17, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 483
Sunday December 9, 2018 Joseph sits down with Sarah Frey to discuss grassroots activism. https://secular.org/grassroots/ If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk Support this s...
Dec 09, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 481
Sunday December 2, 2018 Robert Stanley returns for a conversation with Hertzey and Maddy. You can find Robert podcasting at https://www.therighttoreason.com/podcasts-1/ If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnathei...
Dec 03, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 480
Sunday 11/25/2018 Hertzey chats with Matt & Erik about holiday traditions as we plunge deep into the holiday season. Matt and Erik are the cohosts of Odd Atheists Friends and are long time friends of the show. Odd Atheists Friends Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oafpodcast If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-liv...
Nov 25, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 479
November 18, 2018 Richard D. Logan joins us today to discuss how we can continue to build and grow a secular society. While this is something Minnesota Atheists has been extremely successful with already, we felt it would be beneficial to get the points of view from others in the secular community who don't identify as atheists. Richard is a retired Professor of Human Development. He has a BA in Anthropology from Harvard College and a PhD in Human Development from the University of Chicago. He h...
Nov 18, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 478
November 11, 2018 Maddy & Joseph are in studio, and we are happy to be joined by Camille Beredjick. Camille is a writer living in New York City, she works in digital media at the Joyful Heart Foundation, and runs a blog called GayWrites. Camille also makes videos for YouTube, writes about LGBTQ issues, social justice, and other stuff on the internet that makes conservative snowflakes like Pat Robertson melt. She has studied journalism, marketing, and communication at Northwester and Johns Ho...
Nov 11, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 477
November 4, 2018 Hertzey and Maddy are joined via Skype by Alice Vaughn, cohost of the popular porncast 2 Girls One Mic; a podcast where Alice and cohost Yvette (aka the SciBabe) review adult films and interview folx in the adult film industry. Alice is also the creator of Offensive Crayons, a popular set of coloring crayons that feature color names that are bound to melt the snowflake in your life. She is also the creator of Galaxy Bath Bombs, a set of premium bath bombs of the Sun and each of ...
Nov 04, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 476
October 28th, 2018 Hertzey & Jordan team up to break down and have a laugh at some of the fundamentalist christian misconceptions about Halloween, and its origins. While the video is older, the ideas presented in it are unfortunately recirculated each and every Halloween. LINKS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=-x45vpNcTZE&list=PL1ApYtOKx7zGsuKCrWB1vTB2fVhs3jzty&index=2&fbclid=IwAR2snLUnDUkZgofs26lgaJyaK1dC15elgk3YhbdVU089yWX6ydCBZ997O2w If you enjoyed this show, we'...
Oct 28, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 475
October 21, 2018 What is an atheist issue? American Atheists redefines what is an atheists issue. We will challenge the status quo. In doing so we will lay out a plan to fight for equality and the true separation of religion and government. If you are not happy with the way things are then the time is now to make a change. Jim G. Helton is the National Field Organizer for American Atheists. After attending the 2012 Reason Rally, he co-founded the Tri-State Freethinkers and was appointed American...
Oct 22, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 474
October 14, 2018 David Gamut travels the world doing speaking event where he uses his skills as a mentalist to entertain as well as educate the audience on how to have empathy for one another, and how to have productive conversations with people we disagree with. You can find David on twitter at https://twitter.com/DavidGamut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgamut/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidgamut If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for anoth...
Oct 14, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 473
October 7, 2018 Marissa Alexa McCool joins us again to discuss her recent gender confirmation surgery, her upcoming book, and how religious oppression has shaped her life. She publicly came out as transgender to a hate filled christian street preacher as a crowd of her fellow students looked on. Marissa has continued sharing her life and journey with the world, and in doing so helped countless of people on their own journeys. You can find Marissa on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RisMcCool...
Oct 07, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 472
September 30, 2018 The Wayward Willis is an atheist podcast with a slant toward secular humanism and education. Their stated goal is to publicize religious topics and discuss the effects of religion on a secular society in an entertaining way. Jon and Logan are a father and son with very different backgrounds and approach religion from two different perspectives. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wayward-willis-podcast/id...
Sep 30, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 471
September 23, 2018 Seth Andrews of The Thinking Atheist podcast joins us in studio. From The Thinking Atheist about page: "The Thinking Atheist is a website, radio podcast and online community which rejects faith as a suitable tool for living. Far too often, faith (believing something without evidence) is celebrated, reason is distrusted, and people are encouraged not to ask questions, test the waters, demand evidence or think outside the religious box. The Thinking Atheist icon is a symbol that...
Sep 23, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 470
Sunday September 9, 2018 Lucien Greaves is the most prominent and outspoken contemporary Satanist in the world. As spokesperson for The Satanic Temple, Greaves has gained international attention as an advocate for religious liberty and the voice of the Satanic Reformation. He has delivered lectures at Universities and colleges nationwide, and has been a featured speaker at conferences for American Atheists, the American Humanist Association, the Secular Student Alliance, and many others. Greaves...
Sep 09, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 469
Sunday September 2, 2018 This week's episode is a special one for me (Maddy) as I've been a fan of the Living After Faith podcast for almost a decade. While I've chatted with both Rich and Deanna in closed facebook groups for podcasters, and on public posts, this was the first time I've been able to sit down and chat with two amazing people, who are also atheists. This was a pre-recorded conversation, as schedules and holidays meant a regular Sunday morning radio appearance wasn't going to be po...
Sep 02, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 468
Sunday August 26, 2018 Hertzey Hertz & Amy Withawhy from the Secular Soup podcast chat across a variety of subjects affecting the world of atheism. This is a free flowing conversation between two friends, and many a rabbit hole was explored. You can find Amy Withawhy chatting along side Ami Withani over at the Secular Soup podcast: https://www.facebook.com/pg/secularsoup Patrons get almost an hour of bonus content! If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for anoth...
Aug 26, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 447
