Chris and Christopher start this week with the heat, firing up criticisms from last weeks gun segments and cooling off with a history lesson on Asian internment camps and Mexican forced deportation. Gold digger Kanye is made fun of for a decent amount of time and then the dark head of science reared itself, to talk about the Appendix? It was cool, trust us. Next Pascal's wager was perverted with climate change and the funky logic will be published on the blog for all to critique. Finally, the sh...
Feb 24, 2016•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get your flack jacket and tin foil hat because Christopher Tanner and Chris Hanna talked about gun control and concealed carry permits in Michigan this week. Then they dove into an over sized science segment; analyzing the Reticular Activating System otherwise known as The RAS and how it can be trained to do your bidding! To close they talked about more Michigan legislation and the viral story about how the hand shaped state apparently banned sodomy and oral sex?!?! Interested? Well you should b...
Feb 17, 2016•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast As we take on another week, Cellar Door Skeptics come back in full force discussing the recent debate with a Presuppositional Apologist, Revelations and the Anti Christ, Video Games and Dementia, the Oregon Militia, and even an interview about the inner workings of Scientology. Segments ------ 00:00 Tanner/Furlong Debate Recap 16:08 Crazy Shit Christopher Used to Believe 34:01 Chris Shelton Scientology Interview 60:01 Science Segment Ether One & Dementia 73:09 Oregon Militia Discussion Episode: ...
Feb 10, 2016•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is a first us here at Cellar Door Skeptics, a formal debate on the topic “Is There Sufficient Evidence For The Christian God?” Chris Hanna will be taking the moderator position in an effort to quell the fire and the flames between his co-host Christopher Tanner and our guest, Aaron Furlong. Aaron will be taking the positive with a strong background in presuppositional Christian apologetics and Christopher will be representing the skeptics and atheists who believe there simply just isn'...
Feb 03, 2016•2 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Chris and Christopher bring back everyone's favorite segment: "This Month on Pot" where they talk about Michigan's current legalization efforts. Then they had a few drinks while interviewing the wonderful hosts of Unbuckling the Bible Belt podcast, Sharon and Kate. After that, Chris was given the go ahead for a full on philosophical take of the fine tuning argument with the Anthropic Principle. And finally, the two hosts emptied their glasses raging against the Pope and his horrific an...
Jan 27, 2016•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of Cellar Door Skeptics, Christopher and Chris tackle Star War’s the Force Unleashed while examining the new twists the movie has to offer. They move on to examine how much alcohol they can drink to get a hangover in a Tanner inspired Science Segment. The further they fall the more they talk about Bernie’s prison stance. And they close this episode out discussing the Flint Water Crisis. Tanner gets a little passionate and Hanna has to reign him in as these two deliver another amazin...
Jan 20, 2016•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Chris and Christopher dive into feminism and humanism to set the stage for our special guest, Xandi Anderson; who has been on the front lines escorting people to Planned Parenthood locations and critiquing various state violations of the Supreme Court's gay marriage legalization decision. The hosts round out the show with Conway's Game of Life, a mathematical model that may have the keys to unlocking the origins of life from simple elements and molecules running solely on the rigid law...
Jan 13, 2016•2 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ring in the new year with Cellar Door Skeptics. In our 2016 inaugural episode, we tackle fracking, gerrymandering and vote manipulation, and whether we should vote only vote two party in a close election year. We also are joined by our friends in the podcast community, Jen and Keith from Not Another Atheist Podcast as help weigh in on these important topics. They will stick around for the full show to provide their expert and sometimes vulgar yet honest opinions on today's show. Segments ------ ...
Jan 06, 2016•2 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Christmas is here and we have a special episode for everyone. We discuss our Christmas traditions, publicly funded education, how to survive the holidays, and we have a special interview with Dr Aaron who helps debunk the Star of Bethlehem. Join us for a holiday spectacular that rock the socks off you, while helping you cope through the holidays with the family. Segments 00:00 Christmas Traditions and The Grinch 19:45 The Case for Publicly Funded Tuition 52:47 Dr Aaron Adair interview on the His...
Dec 23, 2015•2 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Cellar Door Skeptics, Christopher and Chris discuss Donald Trump's campaign and what will happen if the vote splits. We continue with a two part segment on Libertarian philosophies and how it compares with Atheism and Socialism. We finish strong with our weekly science segment which this week encompasses Darwin's Finches. Take on the world and help us prepare for the Revolution! Segments 00:00 Donald Trump's Tornado of a Campaign 21:18 Discussing Libertarian Philosophies with ...
Dec 16, 2015•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Cellar Door Skeptics our intrepid hosts begin with a somber discussion on mass shootings and Ken Ham's reluctant acknowledgment that the United States is becoming less religious; closing the first segment out with a challenge from Christopher Tanner to the Faithful. The Science Segment for this week looks at the current state of bees and if there really is a Beepocalypse happening. Then in a new Political Science segment Chris and Christopher talked about the historical perspective ...
Dec 09, 2015•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Thanks Giving! On this episode of Cellar Door Skeptics, Christopher and Chris join up with John Nelson to discuss what they are Thankful For, Unconditional Forgiveness, and the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Then Chris Hanna does our first ever book review on Bill Nye's "Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation". We end the show talking science and Herd Immunity. Segments 00:00:00 Giving Thanks as Atheists 00:19:20 Unconditional Forgiveness 00:45:00 Syrian Refugee Crisis 00:70:00 Bill Nye...
Nov 26, 2015•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our esteemed hosts continued their onslaught on ignorance with more variety. The monthly update on the Michigan marijuana legalization scene covered our political offering. They met and interviewed the host of a great new podcast, The Angry Black Rant Podcast. Then Super Symmetry and the Multiverse were derived from the Higgs Boson before ending on Trigger Warnings and the Paris attacks. Segments 00:00:00 Paris Attacks 00:06:40 This Month on Pot 00:29:12 Science Segment Super Symmetry ...
Nov 18, 2015•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Cellar Door Skeptics Chris and Christopher conducted a series of interviews in search of what scares us, what motivates us, what we can do to help others, and how to accept who and what we really are. We talked to Jeremiah Beene about the Psychology of Hell, Eray Ozkural about Artificial Intelligence, and Amy Bleul from Project Semicolon about Suicide awareness. Segments 00:00:34 Charity Segment 00:24:02 Project Semicolon 00:45:40 Artificial Intelligence 01:15:30 Dr Jeremiah Beene (...
Nov 11, 2015•2 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week Chris and Christopher squinted through the haze of a possible Marijuana legalization cloud hovering over Michigan. They then used their new found breeding techniques to analyze GMO's and see if they really are as dangerous as Europe seems to think. Next they took to the streets for some epistemology on the front lines with Lindsey and Keith. And, of course, for bitter desert the most recent republican debate rounded out the evening with heartburn. Segments 00:00:46 - Intro and This Mon...
Nov 04, 2015•3 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the fifth installment of Cellar Door Skeptics, Christopher and Chris take a light heart approach to ghosts and horror movies. They start the episode off talking about the history of ghosts. They then follow up with a science segment involving sexual fetishes. Later they divulge the bible verses they believe should be turned into horror movies and they conclude with their favorite horror movies and stories. This episode is less then two hours but encompasses the essence of Halloween. Segments ...
Oct 28, 2015•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Cellar Door Skeptics as they travel on a journey while examining the new South Park Episodes and Political Correctness. Then Christopher presents his review of the new Slayer Album and reflects on Jeff Hanneman's death. Later they interview David Teachout about his take on Leaving Religion Behind. And as they wrap the episode up, Chris Squared tackle the Democratic Debate, their view on who won, and why CNN removed their original poll. Segments 00:00:46 - Political Correctness 00:32:59 - Sl...
Oct 21, 2015•2 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to our 3rd installment of Cellar Door Skeptics. This episode covers a variety of topics from Climate Change, to Gun Control and Massing Shootings, along with Christopher's interview with Jennifer Behaan from CFI Michigan and what they have done to help the local community. We even cover some mail we have received since starting the show. This episode is full of laughter, honest conversation, challenges, and even a little tears. Do not miss this epic episode and be sure to share it with y...
Oct 14, 2015•2 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Segments: LGBTQ Support Button: I'll Go With You - 01:00 Crazy Shit Christopher Used to Believe: 21:00 Science Segment: Homosexuality and the Brain: 33:29 Callie Gaytheist Manifesto: 56:10 The Working Poor: 1:38:05 As our journey continues, with your hosts Christopher Tanner and Chris Hanna, this episode touches on a few important topics. They transform their thoughts into this 2 hour audible delicacy that will surely tantalize your senses. We start by discussing a new website/movement called "I...
Oct 07, 2015•2 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast #1: Through The Worm Hole/Feel The Bern Ladies and gentlemen, scientists and agnostics, people of all levels of learning, the day is finally here. This is this inaugural episode of The Cellar Door Skeptics podcast; with an emphasis on finding the most truth while suppressing our own bias, as best we can, we hope to educate and inform our listeners in a fog of heavy metal background music. The show will offer a variety of topics including religion, science, politics, music reviews, cooking, and a...
Sep 30, 2015•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Looking for a new podcast to listen to? Want something different and edgier? Want to listen to individuals who remain skeptical about almost everything? Well you have come to the right place my friends. Cellar Door Skeptics is a podcast that is releasing shortly that will entertain, educate, instill, and ponder more topics than you could even dream of. We will work toward making this show about those who participate while holding true to trying to figure out the world. We do not accept things at...
Sep 19, 2015•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast