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TheThinkingAtheist
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, Se...
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Ghost Stories 2025
It's our annual October tradition. A nice distraction, and some spooky fun. Enjoy!
Watch the Brown Mansion Ghost Hunt Video
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A Completely Inoffensive Podcast That Won't Anger YouTube
Social media platforms are getting REALLY picky. How do we speak about issues without using words?
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Miniskirts in the Sky (and other strange history)
Buckle up. This week's show is proof that truth may be stranger than fiction.
True Stories Podcast
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Israel, Palestine, Liberty, and the Left (with Jasmin Faulk)
Jasmin Faulk is an ex-Muslim human rights activist with an insider's perspective on Islam, the war on women, and the often awkward perspectives of the...
Dave Farina: The Scumbags I've Debunked
Science communicator Dave Farina is back to talk about the charlatans and idiots. Buckle up.
VIDEO of this conversation
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Am I Guilty of Hate Speech?
Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing.
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Your First Car! (and whatever you want to talk about)
Today's topics are chosen by our callers, with each prefaced by the question: What was your first car?
A little fun peppered into all of...
Charlie Kirk and the "Righteous" Right
Well before a suspect was named and arrested, right-wingers (including President Trump) were blaming The Left and using Charlie Kirk's assassination t...
It's a Scary Time to Be a Scientist (with Dr. Kenneth Miller)
Dr. Kenneth Miller is an American cell biologist, molecular biologist, and Professor Emeritus of Biology at Brown University. He has thoughts about th...
How Do We Explain This When the Aliens Land?
If extraterrestrials arrived tomorrow, how would we explain the insanity infecting our country (and world)?
From the stage at the Nashvi...
April Ajoy: Red-Letter Christian
April Ajoy is a Christian. She's also a humanist activist on the front lines against harmful fundamentalism and Christian nationalism. An atheist and...
Laptops, Lords, and Lovers: Will AI Make or Break Us? (with Forrest and Erika)
Buckle up. Educators and activists Forrest Valkai and Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) showed up for a chat about AI, fossils, "the Monad," and more!
Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin
For some reason, Piers Morgan Uncensored asked me to debate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. I'm not remotely qualified, so of course, I said...
Rural Folk VS. City Snobs: Does Geography Help Explain MAGA?
An interesting Cracked.com article prompted this week's discussion. Is much of Trump's appeal about rural Americans feeling ignored and insulted by th...
Dave Warnock: Where Have You Been?
Dave Warnock was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 and became a common face on the convention and YouTube circuit. Then...he disappeared. In a rare interview...
Accountable: When "F!#K You" Isn't Fixing the Problem
Joining us this week is Sarah Tulien, Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network, to talk about conflict, offense, scandal, and potentia...
Hot For His Daughter: The Creepy Chronicle of a Predator President
He's a convicted sex offender, but Donald Trump's assault on women shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. We discuss and take your calls on a variety of s...
Will the Epstein Files Break MAGA? (plus your calls)
We start with the Epstein files and take plenty of calls on various subjects.
The Adam Miller rant: https://bit.ly/44ZHGO6
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DISINVITED: Recovering From Religion and St. John's Pride
RFR has been disinvited to participate as a vendor at the "in the park" event after the St. John's Pride parade Sunday July 20th. The reasons make no...
"They're Weaponizing the Weather!" (and other insanity)
Cloud seeding is the new chemtrails conspiracy theory. We talk about weather modification, the Trump store, the Ark Encounter protest, the IRS, and mo...
It's a Hard Time to Have a Heart
In these cruel times, how do we keep our empathy centers from becoming scar tissue?
Also...the host is ranting a bit on this one.
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Jezebel Vibes: with Kristi Burke
Ex-vangelical Kristi Burke has been called a "Jezebel." She joins us to explain why and share her journey.
VIDEO of this conversation
Seth Andrews: The Christian Radio Days
Jump into the way-back machine and hear the younger (politically conservative) Seth Andrews long before he left Christianity. It's a bit surreal.
Targeted: Discrimination in the U.S. Military
Fueled by Trumpian rhetoric, American "patriots" often invoke the name of God as they seek to prohibit others from serving in the armed forces.
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The Darwin Awards
This week's show is a round-up of stories about bad choices that produced tragically obvious outcomes.
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Ghosts, Drones, Pride, and Peterson
It's a SERIES of rants in this bonus podcast. Plus your calls.
VIDEO of this livestream.
Kenny Biddle "Ghost Hunter" episode...
Jordan Peterson: Exposed by 20 Atheists
Psychologist, "intellectual," and God-defender Jordan Peterson brought his world-salad opinions to a recent roundtable debate with 20 young atheists....
The Planet's Punchline?
Plenty of calls in this week's commentary about the State of the United States.
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God Awful Movies Reviews "The Second Coming"
The God Awful Movies crew has given permission to re-broadcast the April 8th review of the Ron Ormond doomsday movie, "The Second Coming." Brace yours...
Cholesterol...You Have One Job
Among the rest of the rants and calls, this week we're fantasizing about the fatty deposits clogging orange cells...and the implications if Captain Co...
Seth Andrews: Dissent is our Duty
In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail?
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Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman)
Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dar...
Choosing My Apocalypse Outfit: Dressing for the End of the World
If we're going down, we're going down in style! Seth shares some bizarre headlines from around the world, plus your calls.
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PODCAST #800: Ask Natalie (almost) Anything
On this milestone show, many listeners asked to see/hear Natalie in the guest chair. She kindly agreed to mark the occasion with us.
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The Worst Arguments for God
Apologists have some doozies. Let's talk about their "proofs" for a Higher Power.
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The Insurrection Act: Martial Law in the United States
The vaguely-defined Insurrection Act of 1807 is being invoked against "enemies" of the United States. Is martial law on the table?
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Falling from the Ceiling: The "hypnic jerk" and other random stuff
Why does the body jerk awake while sleeping? Why do Brits say "Cheerio" instead of "goodbye?" Why are daytime dramas called soap operas? These and oth...
Donald Trump is a Hosebeast
Bonus show this week! Host rants. Your calls. Enjoy!
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Forrest Valkai Unfiltered (as if we had a choice)
Science educator Forrest Valkai joined Seth for a spirited chat about science vs. anti-science in this crazy world.
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Please Do Not Block the Doors
Seth's clumsy metaphor for America addresses how selfishness is usually self defeating.
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