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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

Murder on Super 8

Here's a bonus clip (runs 7 minutes) from True Stories with Seth Andrews . Subscribe on all major podcast apps, and share with your people! :) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Jun 02, 20238 min

Talking Nerdy: with Cara Santa Maria

Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator and television host. She's been seen on everything from NetGeo to Brain Games to Netflix's "Bill Nye Saves the World." We talk life, death, science, religion, politics, sexism, skepticism, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 30, 202356 minEp. 677

What the Hell is Wrong with Texas?

Three Texas atheists join us to talk about the evangelical attack on our secular democracy in the second-largest state of the "union." It's a conversation with Aron Ra , Wil Jeudy , and Michelle Palmer . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 23, 202349 minEp. 676

DeSantis vs Disney: The Man Against the Mouse

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is waging a Christian nationalist, authoritarian, cruel, and unconstitutional war on citizens, democracy, and Disney. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 16, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 675

The Trouble with Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson was fired from Fox News , but he isn't going away. This show is a rapid-fire chronicle of some of Carlson's worst moments, and a warning about the millions who still love him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 09, 202353 minEp. 674

If I Was the Intelligent Designer (PART TWO: with Dr. Abby Hafer)

Evolutionary biologist Dr. Abby Hafer is author of the book, "The Not So Intelligent Designer ." She thinks a Creator could have done much better. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

May 02, 202349 minEp. 673

If I Was the Intelligent Designer (PART ONE)

The Intelligent Design crowd keeps insisting that all things have been divinely fine-tuned just for us. In this show, we suggest some better ideas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Apr 25, 202356 minEp. 672

God-Awful Video Games (with Noah Lugeons)

Noah joins us to talk (hideous) Christian video games and films. Buckle up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Apr 18, 202355 minEp. 671

"Sorry About the Car Crash!" - GOD

From within a pile of crashed cars, a local police department thanked God. Does this make any sense? Plus...your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Apr 11, 20231 hrEp. 670

The Slots of Sin!

Here's a bonus for you...a 6 1/2 minute True Story about the war on (satanic?) slots in the mid-twentieth century. Enjoy! Subscribe : http://www.truestoriespodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Apr 06, 20238 min

Can Someone Hack My Brain? (with Professor Nita Farahany)

Nita Farahany is a law and philosophy professor at Duke Univerisity. She's also an expert on bioethics, genomics, AI, and she's author of the book, "The Battle for your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology ." VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/92HhsKv_dHI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Apr 04, 202348 minEp. 669

When the Future Feels Unfixable

Feeling overwhelmed about the state of the world? You are not alone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 28, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 668

The Grief Vampires

Skeptic and debunker Susan Gerbic joins the show to talk about celebrity psychics who prey on the grieving and vulnerable. Her team has spent years exposing these "grief vampires," and we discuss. http://www.abouttimeproject.org VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/gEVcnhnoY7g Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Mar 21, 202357 minEp. 669

Episode Number 666

One show. An episode milestone. Three Satanists. What could go wrong? VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/62IQwWlQBVQ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 14, 202340 minEp. 666

High on Oreos: Questions, Calls, and Lots of Sugar

Today's podcast is fueled by...cookies (and your calls). Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mar 07, 202349 minEp. 668

Primates and Prejudice: with Dr. Frans de Waal

Frans de Waal is a world-reknowned primatologist, author, and educator with decades studying the animal kingdom. He joins Seth Andrews for insights about primate behavior in chimps, gorillas, bonobos, humans, and beyond. Frans de Waal info : https://bit.ly/3IIArQw VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/KDXNv2CG5EY Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 28, 202345 minEp. 667

Scared Straight? What "Troubled Youth" Programs Get Wrong (with Cyndy Etler)

Cyndy Etler is a life coach and author, focusing on struggling youth, and exposing many (often religious) "scared straight" programs doing more harm than good. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/5gzbODFqGLA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 21, 202336 minEp. 665

My Family Called Me a Baby Killer (and other listener calls)

In this week's show, it's rationality and humanity versus zealotry and bigotry...with plenty of listener calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Feb 14, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 664

Thinking Is Power: Why Knowledge Is Not Enough

Melanie Trecek-King is a biology professor and founder of Thinking Is Power . She has a lot to say about science education...and why the facts simply aren't enough. VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bHLQXckjGno Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Feb 07, 202348 minEp. 663

The Man in the Gray Suit

Subscribe to " True Stories with Seth Andrews " on all major podcast apps, or visit http://www.truestoriespodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Feb 04, 20237 min

Teens and Designer Jeans: The Blaming and Shaming of Purity Culture

Fundamental religions are obsessed with sex, desperately trying to desexualize teenagers and control them through adulthood. This show exposes why Purity Culture is so futile, dishonest, and destructive. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Jan 31, 202345 minEp. 662

Let's Explode the Universe (with Forrest Valkai and Gutsick Gibbon)

What happens when two dynamic (and wildly entertaining) science educators come together to talk about evolution VS. creationism? This podcast answers the question. With Forrest Valkai and Erika / Gutsick Gibbon . VIDEO of this converstion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 24, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 661

Rapture Anxiety: Fearing the End of the World

Yes, rapture anxiety is a thing. We explore how End Times dogmas can distort reality and do immense harm, especially to indoctrinated children. CNN Article : https://cnn.it/3Vsg0dR Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 17, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 660

Christian Nationalists are Preparing for War: a Conversation with Brad Onishi

Professor Bradley Onishi is co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast and author of the new book, " Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism - and What Comes Next ." VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/gqrf5FdVDPM Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 10, 202345 minEp. 659

The Atheist and the Mysticist

Mysticist Andrew Jasko joins Seth Andrews for a candid, good-faith discussion about consciousness, spirituality, psychedelics, and interestingly, their shared values as harsh critics of dogmatic religions. Andrew's website: http://www.lifeafterdogma.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Jan 03, 202357 minEp. 658

The Gun Exchange

Enjoy this bonus episode from Seth Andrews' new podcast, and subscribe to True Stories with Seth Andrews on all major podcast apps. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 30, 20227 min

#WomenLifeFreedom : Revolt and Revolution in Iran (with Maryam Namazie)

Seth Andrews speaks with Iranian-born activist Maryam Namazie about the historic uprising underway in Iran. www.maryamnamazie.com YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/vcmURmEFP2U Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support ....

Dec 27, 202245 minEp. 657

That's It, You're Dead to Me: When Does Someone Become "Toxic?"

Here's a messy little conversation about mental health in the meme-verse. When do we necessarily use (and sometimes overuse) the term "toxic?" Article in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3HbV6w0 Dr. Tarico's article: https://bit.ly/3P9gxjk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 20, 202252 minEp. 656

A Christmas Story (no, not that one)

Seth Andrews has written an original Christmas tale, which he shares after a short monologue (rant) about the holidays. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 13, 202241 minEp. 655

The QAnon Rabbit Hole

Courtney Heard, co-host of the Q-Dropped podcast, joins us for this discussion about the Q conspiracy culture. PODCAST LINK: https://www.porthosmedia.net/qdropped Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Dec 06, 202238 minEp. 654