#50: One Year Anniversary/ Presidential Debate In our anniversary episode we talk about the best and worst of our first year of broadcasting. After we finished rambling for the first segment, we are joined by PaleoRadio for the Presidential Debate Recap. We covered everything from pre-debate analysis, to motives, and close with talking about what the Trump and the Clinton really said. This episode is jam packed and oozing with entertainment, laughter, and pontificating that should never be misse...
Sep 28, 2016•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast #49: Republican Tax Hike Rampage The fury unleashes this week as Tanner gets rather passionate about tonight's topics. The duo start out talking about the Dakota Pipeline Controversy. They move on to a lecture from an Ex-Mormon about how crazy Mormonism can be. If that was not enough to wet your whistle, Tanner gets up on his pedestal and debunks Republican Representative Tom Hooker and his proposed Bull S**t Beer Tax. The show ends with reflection on Aleppo and Gary Johnson's misinformation. 00...
Sep 20, 2016•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast #48: Patent Trolls Live Long and Prosper After last weeks long discussion about gun control and secular addiction recovery services, we bring you a more variety show that covers a range of topics that have been burning our bottoms. We begin with a tribute to Star Trek 50 years along with a special rant from Christopher about Indoctrination. The show continues with a discussion on Medical Patent Trolls and Hillary's 100K dinner fundraisers. The duo tops the show off with their science segment abo...
Sep 14, 2016•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast #47: In the Heat of Battle The United States and the World have many different opinions and laws about drugs and gun control. In this episode we snag a meeting organizer out of Detroit who runs a SMART Recovery Rehab program that uses skepticism, science and a non religious program to help those in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Later on we are joined by NRA certified CCW Instructor Stu as we look at both sides of the gun control debate. We bring statistics, philosophy and laws into play as we...
Sep 06, 2016•3 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast #46: Have Wifi? Prepare the Tin Foil Will you stand for a moment? Well we won't! This episode we bring our friend Ishmael Brown from Angry Black Rant Podcast on to discuss his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick. And yes Tanner butchers the name several times. They continue their discourse looking at #WifiGate and if Jill Stein has a scientific case against Wifi usage. Even further down the path they discover that the FDA owns a patent for Marijuana but has denied rescheduling it. They conclude their j...
Aug 30, 2016•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast #45: Debunking Turek and Trump's Wager For most of this episode we are once again joined by our good friend Joseph Casper, we roped him in to give us his learned perspective on debunking Frank Turek's YouTube Video titled "Is God Good". We also talked with Joseph about the interview that never was; Gloria Haas and her book were scheduled but when the truth was out about our skepticism and apostasy that was all she wrote. We end the show again on Trump and his Pascal like wager for the downtrodde...
Aug 24, 2016•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast #44: Satanism and Volkswagen This week is a shorter version of your beloved Cellar Door Skeptics with Christopher off on vacation/assignment. We did decide that you all were more important than Tanner's sleep and recorded an episode to fill this gap. But alas, have no fear, do not worry we talked about Satanism and the new Satanic Clubs that could be debuting in a school near you. We end the episode by talking about Volkswagen's EPA violation, the billions they owe, and where we feel they should...
Aug 17, 2016•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast #43 :Michigan Congressional Candidate Dennis Murphy, Cain, and the TPP. This episode was a first for us here at Cellar Door Skeptics, an interview with a congressional candidate! Dennis B. Murphy is the Democratic candidate running for Michigan's Second District and just repeatedly impressed Chris and Christopher with his historical, scientific, and progressive intellect, making him our kind of candidate. We also ad another segment of Crazy Shit Chris Used to Believe with the story of Cain's Mar...
Aug 10, 2016•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast #42: Princess Sparkle Farts and Voting Privilege Each week we strive to bring content that will entertain and educate. On this episode we provide both in just the first segment. Join us as we interview Promoting Secular Feminism Podcast as they tell us what their secret to podcasting, life, and feminism is. We then follow up talking about about the DNC and Bernie's endorsement of Clinton. With the hours dwindling we close discussing Voting Privilege, 3rd Parties, and our take on who everyone sho...
Aug 02, 2016•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast #41: Turkey, Trump, and Suicidal Cancer If you thought we did not have it in us to do more politics, we tackle a couple of subjects that even your local radio station may shy away from. This episode we discuss the Turkey Coup, it's relationship to Trump, Bacteria that could be fatal to Cancer, and the Coronation of King Trump at the RNC Convention. This episode we pull out all the stops and go on a political terror. Segments ------ 00:00 Turkey Coup Part 1 22:00 Turkey Coup Part 2 44:53 Science ...
Jul 26, 2016•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast #40: Farewell Tiny Dancer and Band-Aids for America Cellar Door Skeptics Dedicates this episode to #TeamTinyDancer Samantha Bannister whose battle with cancer has ended. She fought bravely, smiled often, and inspired others at a mere 12 years old. This episode of Cellar Door Skeptics discusses short term solutions verses long term solutions in politics, the new discovery of Water Clouds on other planets, and if Immigrants are stealing tax money through food stamps and health care. If you have th...
Jul 19, 2016•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast #39: Sun-fire Bio genesis and Life After Brexit As Solar Weather doused earth in it's attacks 4 billion years ago, Chris Squared discuss a new article about how the origins of life may have formed. They quickly move toward a discussion about 30 biblical contradictions where Christopher helps Chris figure out the Hermeneutics of a few of these passages. The fun quickly turns serious though as they talk about the politics behind the Georgia's KKK group trying to adopt a highway. And if that is not...
Jul 13, 2016•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast #38: Christian Mingle/Ensomniak Interview Are you sure that Jesus wants you to date the same people that super-profitable dating site wants you to date? This week Chris and Christopher talk about the ChristianMingle.com LGBT equality issue from a different angle than anyone else, who owns ChristianMingle and are they in it for God or the cash. Also we go to 11 for music this week with special guest Ensomniak to discuss his secular rap album and outright godless verses. And, we close with a light...
Jul 06, 2016•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast #37: Young Activism, the Historicity of Jesus, Drugs, and the 4th Amendment For this episode we roll back time to high school, or is it the future, when we interview Chris's cousin about teen LGBT activism and communities. We also talk to Matt Kovacs about his upcoming documentary series "Who Do They Say I Am" which promises to be "The most comprehensive documentary on the historical Jesus." Rounding our usual current events discussions we slam Michigan's welfare drug testing program failures an...
Jun 29, 2016•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast #36: Gun Control Again / Advice from a Friend Here we stand again, looking into the abyss that is the internet trying to make sense of the tragic shooting in #Orlando. With a desire to help discuss common sense solutions, we invite our friend Tim to join us to talk about Gun Control along with the statistics in other nations. Before we dive into gun control, Tim helps "Chris Squared" discuss Crazy Shit Chris used to believe about the Rapture. They also discuss teaching fiscal responsibility to o...
Jun 22, 2016•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast #35: Calm Before the Storm In a battle between Chris and Christopher, they tackle what will happen with Bernie now, Hillary's presumptive nomination, and how we can still revolutionize even under another presidential candidate. They also focus heavy on the science of In Ear Translators which could help bring together individuals with different languages. They close the show out with an article from the Economist talking about black holes and if they are bald or hairy? Segment ------ 00:00 Trump ...
Jun 15, 2016•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast #34: Dr Abbie / HIV Vaccination / #GorillaGate Our special guest tonight joins us to talk about HIV Vaccination and the research she has been doing on the disease. Dr Abbie Smith has a PHD and does doctoral research for Emery University. As the show progresses we talk about Hallucinations and the Dead, A new theory that could be more in-depth than Darwinism, and we close with Gorilla Gate. Segment ------ 00:00 Dr. Abbie and HIV Vaccination 35:08 Hallucinations and the Dead 52:40 One Up Darwin 69...
Jun 08, 2016•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast #33: The Order of Elijah - Christian Metal Apostate In this special edition of Cellar Door Skeptics, we interview Shannon Low the lead singer of The Order of Elijah. We talk about his conversion to Christianity, lapse of faith, and descent into atheism. This episode touches home as we see more and more individuals leaving the faith. Check out this interview that will tickle your sense and give you a sense of what their band is about. Segment ------ 00:00 The Whole Episode is an Interview Exclusi...
May 30, 2016•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast #32: Cellar Door Skeptics and The Tangerine Dress Have you heard the news report about the upset Forest Hill's parent looking to ban a children's book? Well this episode is for you as we bring the author on for an interview about her book entitled "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" which addresses bullying of those not like others. We also talk about raising the dead with Stem Cells and Chris's fathers opinions on immigration reform. Segment ------ 00:00 Interview with Christine Baldac...
May 24, 2016•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast #31: Is Satan a Hero or Does Pastor Jay Know the Truth On this episode, a special guest joins me to discuss if Satan is the hero and God is the villain. Jason Comeau aka Pastor Jay from Konw the Trut comes on for a full interview about his activism, parody show, and his music. We talk about atheism, fame and why he see's Satan as the Hero. Segment ------ 00:00 Introduction to Pastor Jay 31:50 Looking at Activism 70:00 Is Satan a Hero? Episode: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics/31-i...
May 18, 2016•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast #30: Only An Atheist Can Help God Save The World If there was an episode not to miss, it would be this one. We have our friend Joseph on to discuss if Donald Trump is an idiot or intelligent. We also debunk a Prager University Video talking about the 4 proofs for god. And we close the episode out with an interview with Atheist Author of the book "Only an atheist can help god save the world." Segment ------ 00:00 Is Donald Trump a genius? 36:04 Prager University "Does God Exist?" 78:46 Interview ...
May 11, 2016•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast #29: Black Holes Targeting Gentrification On this episode of Cellar Door Skeptics, Christopher targets the AFA and the supports of the anti-transgender boycott of Target. After the heat dies down, the duo bring on their friend PhD Dan to discuss his work with black holes and outer space cameras. They close the show out by discussing gentrification in Grand Rapids. Segment ------ 00:00 Target and AFA's Anti Transgender Boycott 18:30 PhD Dan's Black Holes and Space Cameras 72:20 Grand Rapids and G...
May 03, 2016•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast #28: National Child Abuse Prevention Month / Author of 1324 As a way to help bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month, our episode will feature Author of 1324: A Story of Faith and Obsession. We also talk about if primaries are undemocratic along with if Peta is killing animals. Make sure to check out this powerfully emotional segment right here on Cellar Door Skeptics. Segment ------ 00:00 Are Primaries Democratic? 31:15 Is Peta Killing Animals? 51:44 Interview and Discussion wi...
Apr 27, 2016•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast #27: #Celebgate / Gluten Free Diets / Rust Video Game During this recording, we found some enchanting guests to join us from Not Another Atheist Podcast, as they discuss some important topics. In the Celebgate segment we delve into the anger of stealing nude photos. Following that a refreshing science segment ensues debunking gluten free diets. Last we end on a discussion about the video game Rust and their decision to not allow for character selection. Join us for hilarity, serious discussion, ...
Apr 20, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast #26: Breastfeeding with Tiffany / Batman VS Superman In a world evolving on a continual basis, we strive to learn and correct past behaviors, to make it a better place for everyone to live. In this episode, Christopher and Chris interview Tiffany to discuss public breastfeeding and what we can do to be a ally. They also touch on the new Batman VS Superman movie, morality, war, and Chris's upbringing as a deaf person. They close with discussing the Panama Papers and question if America is becomin...
Apr 12, 2016•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast #25: Trumping Your Citizen's Rights With the Alabama Governor raising the wages of his staff, while denying minimum wage increases, the Chris Duo checks in to bring to light another hypocritical conservative scheme. They will also reconnect with their friends from Prophetcast Podcast to discuss their new show This Atheist Life along with Donald Trump's abortion and torture stances as comedic gold. Segment ------ 00:00 Alabama Governor Steals Wages 20:16 Introduction to This Atheist Life 47:29 St...
Apr 06, 2016•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast #24: Free Speech VS Sensibility In this episode, Christopher and Chris tackle Robert De Niro's controversial discussion around the Anti Vaccination movie "Vaxxed", while simultaneously taking on Bad Sex in Literature and what Crazy Shit Chris used to believe. We close the show out with a discussion about one Christian's proposed evidence that they feel leads atheists back to Christianity. Segment ------ 00:00 Tribeca & Robert De Niro with The Movie "Vaxxed" 23:00 Bad Sex in Fiction 36:00 Crazy S...
Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast #23: Astronomy Saves The World Are the presidential rallies getting too violent and losing sight of what they were supposed to be for? Chris and Christopher weight in on the hypocrisy rampant on BOTH sides lately. After that Daniel Batcheldor stops by to explain to us how astronomy can save the world and plug his amazing upcoming book! To close out the show, some bunk arguments against GMO foods were crushed and Christopher got Chris a bit ripped, leading to his first rant about teaching the con...
Mar 22, 2016•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast #22: Bi Any Means "Sexuality & Gender" Ever wondered about Gender Queer, Non-Binary, or Bisexuality? Well Christopher and Chris discuss these topics with a friendly podcaster named Trav as they talk about their podcast Bi Any Means Podcast. We also get into Crazy Shit Christopher used to believe along with what happens if Bernie Sanders takes Super Pac Money. They close the show out with Middle East Air Quality and India Solar Program. Segment ------ 00:00 Bernie & Super Pac/Crazy Shit Christoph...
Mar 16, 2016•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast The excitement is intense this week as we return from a week hiatus into the midst of the Michigan Primaries and International Women's Day! We recently experienced a Bernie Sanders rally in the Grand Rapids Michigan and discussed that along with the primaries first, then Christopher Tanner delivered an in depth look at pledging support for International Women's Day that should open all out eyes. Next Chris Hanna went full science with a segment analyzing the claim that cooking is one of the majo...
Mar 09, 2016•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
