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Reading The Bible With Dan

Reading The Bible With Dan is a humorous journey where the author recreates his conversion from Christian to Atheist via the Bible itself. Every episode at least one chapter of the bible is read and commented on.
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Episodes

1 Samuel Ch 18 - Better Not Call Saul

Hello all,In this episode we go back to the yet another time Saul tries to kill David in about the dumbest way possible. In addition we learn about Nancy Reagan's death, why weed doesn't seem to work any more and the proper way to greet a true friend. Enjoy! In this episode I mention the live show at Helium was bumped. The date has moved to April 5th. Please come if you can. It will be awesome.

Mar 21, 201654 min

Revelation Ch 22 - The Final Countdown (and chapter)

Hello all,In this episode I have my good friend and very funny comedian Nariko Ott read the very last chapter of the bible. We also learn about ancient legal texts, the bible's take on premature ejaculation and poorly written books. Enjoy! I will be doing another live recording of the podcast at Helium Comedy Club March 30th. Plus, the show will be featured at Bridgetown Comedy Festival which goes from June 1st through June 5th. Look for more information.

Mar 13, 201635 min

Revelations Ch 21 - Heaven is a giant gold Borg cube

Hello all,In this episode we read chapter 21 of the Book of Revelations where the Bible makes the worst sales pitch ever for heaven. In addition we learn that I really don't understand why Kanye West is popular, what Kesha should do to get back at her rapist music producer and if the Senate actually can alter reality with a single vote. Enjoy! (In this episode I mention the GoFundMe for Kanye and incorrectly state it was up to 55 thousand. It only made it to about 8 thousand before it got shut d...

Feb 28, 20161 hr 12 min

Book of Revelations Ch 20 - 1000 Year Of Why?

Hello all,In this episode we read chapter 20 of Revelations, where Satan gets put on timeout for 1000 years. In addition we learn about how occupy could have prevented the french revolution part 2, how infinity ruins everything and how sometimes someone dying should be celebrated. Enjoy!

Feb 21, 20161 hr 10 min

Bonus Episode - The Story of Samson

Hello all,In this bonus episode I am sharing with you a comedy bit I do about the story of Samson. It's my favorite story to tell. I hope you like it. Enjoy!

Feb 18, 201614 min

Revelation Ch 15 and 16: Bowling for Plagues

Hello all,In this episode we read chapters 15 and 16 of the book of Revelations where Yahweh visits seven more plagues on the ten people left alive on Earth. In addition we learn about Sex in the Bible, happiness of a shark drowning in blood, and the hidden origin of Red Vines. Enjoy!

Jan 31, 20161 hr 5 min

Revelations 14 - Whoop Whoop, The Fam Goes To Heaven

Hello all,In this episode we read chapter 14 of Revelation where a shit ton more people die. In addition, we learn about holy Juggalos, the volume of a human rendered into a liquid and why Romantic Comedies have ruined actual romance. Enjoy!

Jan 24, 201657 min

Revelation Ch 13 - Dragons, Sponge Bob and The Spaceman

Hello all, In this episode we read the most metal chapter of the Bible, Chapter 13 of Revelations. In addition we talk about the death of the coolest person to ever live, the problems with Spongebob Squarepants and why 7th Heaven is both the best and worst show in TV history. Enjoy!

Jan 17, 20161 hr 5 min

Nativity Story Live Part Two @ Helium Comedy Club

Hello all,This is the second part of the live reading of the Nativity Story @ Helium Comedy Club. We read about the terrified sheppards and Herrod getting pissed. In addition we learn about the Bible Family Circus, Reactions to Angel Army Commands, and That New Messiah Smell. Enjoy!

Dec 27, 201533 min

Nativity Story Live Part Three @ Helium Comedy Club

Hello all,This is part three of the live reading of nativity story at Helium Comedy Club. In this episode we read about the three wise men and Herod's final solution. In addition, learn about the value of gold to a baby, shit trick gifts and the brown road less traveled. Enjoy!

Dec 27, 201536 min

Nativity Story Live Part One @ Helium Comedy Club

Hello all,This is part one of the reading of the Nativity Story @ Helium Comedy Club. In this episode we learn about the immaculate conception and the manger. In addition we learn about the first cockolding, the value of having more than one stone and making up totally new names. Enjoy!

Dec 27, 201527 min

Revelation Ch 12 - Red Dragons and Human Turduckens

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 12 of Revelations where we learn about the war in heaven between Micheal and the Dragon. In addition we learn about toddlers with crowbars, how not to fight a flying opponent and why the return of Jesus will be a huge bummer for the NRA. Enjoy!

Dec 06, 201535 min

Revelation Ch 11 - Hobos...OF FIRE!

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 11 of The Book of Revelation which tells the story of two fire breathing hobo street preachers and a ruler. In addition we learn about all I want for Christmas, the reasons to watch animal acts at the circus and open mic comedy. Enjoy!

Nov 29, 201558 min

Revelation Ch 10 - Seven Things You Don't Get To Know

Hello all, In this episode we get to hear what the 7th angel says...or do we. In addition we learn about false climaxes, getting attention by pretending to know shit and the dangers of eating too much ice cream cake. Enjoy!

Nov 15, 201522 min

Revelation Ch 9 - Man Faced, Long Haired Flying Grasshopper Scorpions

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 9 of Revelations which details two great woes and two heavy, nightmarish hallucination. In addition we learn about comic timing, the negative connotations of the abyss and what is the best part of the tribulation. Enjoy!

Nov 01, 201546 min

Revelation Ch 8 - Thirty Minutes and DMT Smoke

Hello all, In this episode we see what happens when angels start blowing horns after a thirty minute wait. We also learn about why Steve Miller Band sucks, traveling the speed of light and why timing is everything. Enjoy!

Oct 25, 201529 min

Revelation Ch 7 - Crom Laughs At Your Four Winds

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 7 of the Book of Revelation where we see Yahweh spare some people for not the best reasons. Also, we learn about the greatest sweeper in the world, the great Conan religious debate and how this podcast might get me fired. Enjoy

Oct 18, 201558 min

Revelation Ch 5 - Fukushima Were-Lamb

Hello all, In this episode we ready about a very difficult to open book. In addition, we learn about which characters in GoT I hate the most, the difficulty of coordinating chants and people who fall down. Enjoy. PS Shout out to Isaiah Salas for sending me a link to www.thebricktestament.com. It's a cool site you should totally check out.

Sep 27, 201531 min

Revelation Ch4 - Green Is The New Black

Hello all, In this episode we read about John's description of the most awesome throne room ever. In addition we learn about how constant chatter is annoying, how I don't know what color Jasper is, and why you should always say yes. Enjoy!

Sep 13, 201532 min

Revelation Ch 3 - Lukewarm, dirty and dead

Hello all, In this episode we read about Jesus talking shit to the remaining three assemblies. In addition we learn about fake salvation ids, doing things the right way even if you don't know what that is and being tongue temperature. Enjoy!

Sep 06, 201543 min

Revelations Ch 2 - Atta Boys Part 1

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter two of The Book of Revelation where Jesus puts four of the seven total churches in their place. We also learn about unfair reward distribution, being eaten by a lion versus crucifixion and the benefits of having a kid that can come back to life. Enjoy!

Aug 30, 201542 min

Revelation Ch 1 - Sword Tongue Fire Face

Hello Friends, In this first episode in the last while we turn to the Book of Revelation for a bit of something different. We also learn about the roman messiah protection program, horrible speech impediments and flannel wearing mystics. Enjoy!

Aug 23, 201537 min

1 Samuel 17 pt - Goliath Dies And Baby Dicks

Hello all, This episode we read about David killing the living shit out of Goliath. In addition we talk about Rabbis putting babies dicks in their mouth, lying big and really bad boxers. Enjoy!

Mar 22, 201550 min

1 Sanuel Ch 16 - Who Cares About The Bible, Spock Died

Hello all, In this episode we try to read chapter 16 of 1 Samuel but get side tracked by the death of Leonard Nimoy who played Spock in the original Star Trek series. In addition we learn about tinder for kings, the importance of playing an instrument and the futility of seeking out a double penetration via a dating service. Enjoy!

Mar 09, 201544 min

1 Samuel Ch 15 - Kill Them All And Let God Touch Himself

Hello all, In this episode we read about how Saul really, really pissed Yahweh off by not killing everything. In addition we learn about how important obeying is, why you shouldn't interrupt people on the phone and being inappropriately cheerful in the face of current events. Enjoy!

Mar 01, 201539 min

1 Samuel Ch 14 Pt 2 - Ground Honey For No One

Hello all, In this episode I am joined by Nariko Ott. We read the second half of 1 Samuel chapter 14 where Saul starves his army then gets pissed when people eat. In addition we discuss the Knievel family crest, the five second rule and the uselessness of roman style armor. Enjoy!

Feb 22, 201553 min

1 Samuel Ch 14 pt 1 - Saul's son gets buck wild on everyone.

Hello all, In this episode we read about the maniac exploits of Saul's son Johnathan. In addition we learn about the biggest upset in Grammy history, why pomegranates suck and the power of Jack Daniels. Enjoy! PS - I would like to apologize to both Adam Pasi and Amy Miller who were my guests on the last two episodes whose audio was either so bad I couldn't fix it or just didn't record at all. You will have to take my word for it that both episodes were really good....

Feb 15, 201544 min
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