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TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheistwww.spreaker.com
Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides.

A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.

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Episodes

They Watch Joe Rogan (so you don't have to)

Cecil Cicirello and Michael Marshall host the new podcast, " The Know Rogan Experience ." They're enduring Joe and his bros and reporting the important stuff back to us. VIDEO of this interview: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 11, 202548 minEp. 792

A Secular State of the Union

Trump's big speech is this week. Seth Andrews offers his alternative. Substack version Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 06, 202524 minEp. 791

Is the Pope Giving Up for Lent?

As we approach Lent, Pope Francis is in critical condition with double pneumonia. Seth has thoughts on the 88-year-old pontiff, plus your calls. The Video Livestream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 04, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 790

Money, Lies, and God: with Katherine Stewart

Author and investigative reporter Katherine Stewart has been doing a deep dive into the power players behind Trump's takover. Fascinating stuff. https://katherinestewart.me VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 19, 202545 minEp. 788

This is Fine: Shattered Friendships in the Time of Trump

Relationships are splintering in the shadow of current events. But "can we disagree and be friends?" That question and plenty of your calls. VIDEO of this podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 11, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 787

How Humans Became Humans: The Evolution of You and Me

Biological anthropologist "Gutsick Gibbon" walks us through 7 million years...and the evolution of human beings. VIDEO : https://youtu.be/PUZ9p4Ao4K4?si=YnZ7VLjulhys63I2 GUTSICK GIBBON : https://www.youtube.com/@GutsickGibbon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 04, 20252 hr 52 minEp. 786

A Cold Day in Hell

Freezing temps. Warm callers. Lots of variety in this week's show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Jan 28, 202558 minEp. 785

Mel Gibson is a Mess!

Mel Gibson is on the circuit promoting his latest movie, "Flight Risk." His January 9th stop was The Joe Rogan Experience . Yet instead of talking film, Mel expounded on the crucifixion, evolution, Fauci, Ivermectin, RFK Jr., and an 8000-year-old Earth. Seth has thoughts about Mel's thoughts. The Joe Rogan Interview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 21, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 784

"Seth is a Sellout" (and other listener calls)

Big fun on this bonus podcast. Enjoy! VIDEO : https://bit.ly/4jnMKC5 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Jan 18, 20252 hr 42 minEp. 783

Jamie Foxx is Blessed (plus plenty of listener calls)

Seth has thoughts on the latest Jamie Foxx Netflix special, and our callers bring more good stuff to the show. Enjoy! ARTICLE : Why You Really, Really Don't Want to Live Forever Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Dec 30, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 780

Heathens for the Holidays

This week, it's "cat news," godless frivolity, some televangelist nonsense, and plenty of your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 23, 202454 minEp. 779

The Drones Are Coming! (with Brian Dunning)

Writer/Producer and UFO investigator Brian Dunning joins us for a chat about the recent "drone sightings" in New Jersey and beyond. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/X1H6Ns0eOFI BRIAN'S PAGE : https://www.briandunning.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Dec 19, 202420 minEp. 778

Did That Really Happen?

It has been said that truth is stranger than fiction. Whatever the case, this week's show is about real people doing real things...and their stories are pretty incredible. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 17, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 777

Cults, Conspiracy Theories, and the Christmas Penis

This show is a weird, wild, wonderful holiday ride. Enjoy some great calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 13, 20241 hrEp. 776

The Science of Sagan

We lost the great cosmologist and science educator Carl Sagan in the month of December...way back in 1996. His words resonate and inspire as much as ever. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 10, 202458 minEp. 775

God the Moral Monster

Don't let the "Jesus is Love" crowd fool you. The biblical god is pretty terrifying. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 03, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 774

Tribes & Trigger Warnings: with Melanie Trecek-King

Post-election, it seems more critical than ever to ask how humans think...and why. http://www.thinkingispower.com Articles on trigger warnings: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21677026231186625 https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/do-trigger-warnings-work-intended https://bigthink.com/thinking/trigger-warnings-pointless-anxiety/ VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/umbedCGKcQg Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/supp...

Nov 26, 202455 minEp. 773

The Brick Wall Brain: Why Aren't Facts Changing Minds?

On October 27, 2024 in Knoxville, Seth Andrews gave a speech about beliefs, brains, and why data often doesn't make a dent. Here's the audio of that presentation. VIDEO of this speech: https://youtu.be/Z4UJuQHYhWg Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Nov 19, 202456 minEp. 772

America: the Idiocracy

Your humble host has been having dark post-election thoughts. We explore those thoughts and hear from plenty of callers. VIDEO of this stream PayPal donate link is HERE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Nov 12, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 771

Contraduction: Fine-Tuning Arguments are Upside-Down (with Dan Barker)

Dan Barker is an ex-pastor, co-president of Freedom From Religion Foundation, and author of a new book which turns apologetics literally on its ear. GET THE BOOK : https://www.amazon.com/Contraduction-Dan-Barker/dp/1839195975 VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/yOegdJHBQv0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Nov 09, 202441 minEp. 769

History Will Not Forget

Seth Andrews has thoughts on the 2024 presidential election. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/mDAabvMH3uQ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Nov 07, 202415 minEp. 770

A Kat's Paw Podcast

Let's wrap up October with a bonus show loaded with host rants and listener calls! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Oct 31, 202455 minEp. 768

High Weirdness: The United States of Strange (with Aaron Rabinowitz)

Educator, podcaster, and columnist Aaron Rabinowitz recently published an article on "high weirdness." What does he mean? ARTICLE LINK : https://bit.ly/3BXsuGi VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/DqB5dfaefT0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Oct 29, 202431 minEp. 767

Judgment Houses: Scaring HELL out of You

They often LOOK like real haunted houses. In reality, they are torture-porn mission fields designed to scare people into Heaven. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Oct 22, 202452 minEp. 766

The Horror! (with Phil Nobile of FANGORIA Magazine)

Here's a bonus, off-topic (and fun) conversation for fans of horror and/or Halloween...with Phil Nobile , Editor-in-Chief of Fangoria . VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/p74l09ZZbGc The Mark Shostrom interview: https://youtu.be/SVXe13mdb0U?si=ZN8aJ-hKTVyH_yUi Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Oct 18, 202439 minEp. 765

Ghost Stories 2024

It's an annual Halloween tradition. Lower the lights, crank it up, and take the ride! GHOST STORIES: VOLUME 2 AUDIOBOOK - https://adbl.co/405zMll VOLUME 1 AUDIOBOOK : https://adbl.co/3ZYScEm Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Oct 09, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 763