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TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheist

300 episodes

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

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  1. The Christian Choke-Slam of the Late Chuck Norris

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 865

    Martial-arts icon and Christian nationalist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. Seth has thoughts (plus your calls). VIDEO of this stream Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  2. We Are Being Controlled

    · 59 min · Episode 864

    We're living our lives by their rules. How did we get here? Plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

  3. Shaming MAGA

    · 57 min · Episode 863

    Trump supporters have brought us to the brink. If convincing them isn't working, is shaming the next option? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

  4. Empathy is Weakness? (with Fish Stark)

    · 32 min · Episode 862

    Elon Musk says that empathy is going to ruin us. Fish Stark of the American Humanist Association not only disagrees, but the AHA is prepping a historic day of empathy...and you can potentially be a part of it.…

  5. White-Right America

    · 55 min · Episode 861

    It's impossible to ignore the parallels between 1930s Germany and today's United States. In this podcast, we look at white supremacy as a Trumpian political platform. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  6. Rage Against the Bunny

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 860

    So much on this week's broadcast, including dog trackers, quantum vibrations, angry atheism, the Epstein files, reptile rain, and of course, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  7. Can State Laws Protect Us? (with Mickey Dollens)

    · 19 min · Episode 859

    Mickey Dollens is the Regional Government Affairs Manager for the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF is on the front lines to protect state/church separation. https://ffrfaction.org/ KPOP ACT Become a supporter of…

  8. A Spiritual Atheist? (with Britt Hartley)

    · 51 min · Episode 858

    Britt Hartley is a religious trauma and deconstruction coach. She's also a "Certified Spiritual Director" at No Nonsense Spirituality. What does that mean? Can someone be a spiritual atheist? VIDEO of this conversation…

  9. Our Collective National Trauma

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 857

    The daily headlines in Trump's America feel like body blows. If you're feeling traumatized, it means you've still got a beating heart and a moral center. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  10. The Bible EXPLODED! (part two)

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 856

    Former pastor and exvangelical Justin DZ of "Deconstruction Zone" joins us in a Bible study that just might blow your mind. PART ONE of this podcast VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  11. The Bible EXPLODED! (part one)

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 855

    Former pastor and exvangelical Justin DZ of "Deconstruction Zone" joins us in a Bible study that just might blow your mind. PART TWO of this podcast VIDEO of this conversation: Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  12. That "Wet Dog Smell" (and other fascinating facts)

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 854

    Here's a fun one for the holiday. In this show, we answer questions like, "Why do we get the hiccups?" "How do flu shots work?" And of course, "Why do dogs stink when they get wet?" Science can indeed be fun! Become a…

  13. Somebody is Watching (with Nita Farahany)

    · 41 min · Episode 853

    Professor Nita Farahany of Duke Law is an expert on the implications of new technologies on society, law, ethics, and privacy. We spoke about today's culture of smart tech and surveillance. VIDEO of this conversation…

  14. Is it fair to call them stupid?

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 852

    RELEASING A DAY EARLY. Beyond the bigotry, how much of today's MAGA movement represents more than ignorance. Are the rest of us paying for American stupidity? Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  15. A War Story About Love

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 851

    Do you believe in Christmas miracles? Seth Andrews ties a true event from the early 20th Century to the critical challenges of today. This presentation will (hopefully) leave you entertained and encouraged. VIDEO of…

  16. Nativity Nonsense! (with Dr. Aaron Adair)

    · 45 min · Episode 850

    Physicist and author Dr. Aaron Adair talks about just some of the many problems with the biblical nativity story. Dr. Adair's book VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  17. Santa's Little Helper: an audiobook essay about the Krampus

    · 19 min · Episode 849

    From Seth Andrews' 2015 audiobook "Sacred Cows," here's a fun little profile of a dark Christmas tradition that many in the United States don't (yet) know about. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  18. How Screwed Are We? (with Andrew Seidel)

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 848

    Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel joins the show to talk about the state of the States as we tumble toward 2026. The Die Hard Christmas Movie Video Video of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  19. Kayse Melone: Deconstructing

    · 37 min · Episode 847

    Kayse Melone is an exvangelical turned secular humanist activist, and she has much to say about her former faith, women in activist spaces, and political indoctrination. INTERVIEW VIDEO Kayce's YouTube page Become a…

  20. Herod: The Tyrant of Christmas (with Dr. Jodi Magness)

    · 31 min · Episode 846

    Herod the Great was often not-so-great, but the discovery and excavation of his tomb has revealed much we didn't previously know. World renowned archaeologist and professor Dr. Jodi Magness weighs in. Dr. Magness'…

  21. Gods of the Smoke Machine (with Scott Latta)

    · 58 min · Episode 845

    Author Scott Latta's new book examines and exposes the dark side(s) of the American megachurch. Get the book: VIDEO of this conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  22. No F#!Ks Left to Give: A Thanksgiving Livestream

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 844

    With the holidays upon us, there's never been a time to be at your wits' end. Enjoy this pre-Thanksgiving mix of rants and calls! Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  23. Zionism: The Messy Story of the Biblical State of Israel

    · 59 min · Episode 843

    End-of-the-World prophecies and global foreign policy often involve Zion. But what is it, and how do skeptics compassionately and correctly approach the persecution of and propaganda by today's Nation of Israel? Become…

  24. The Hypocrites & the Hang-Ups (with Matt Dillahunty)

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 842

    Matt joins Seth for a chat about video games, the Democrats, civil war, penis snakes, and more! VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  25. Isaac Asimov: The Last Question

    · 43 min · Episode 841

    Enjoy a 35-minute reading of one of sci-fi author and scientist Isaac Asimov's greatest stories. PDF of "The Last Question" Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  26. It's a Brutal Time to Be Even Remotely Intelligent

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 840

    The United States is experiencing an epidemic of anti-intellectualism. We discuss that and a whole lot more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

  27. SNAP out of it! - Republican Jesus Wants You Hungry

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 839

    Lots of interesting conversation about the recent U.S. elections, SNAP, and far too many who want cruelty in their Christianity. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  28. George Orwell: Don't Say I Didn't Warn You

    · 46 min · Episode 838

    In "1984," Orwell described a thought-police totalitarian state. How prescient was he? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

  29. Wrapped in the Flag: The Perversion of Patriotism in MAGA America

    · 45 min · Episode 837

    These days, the American flag just "hits different." At the recent California Freethought Day in Sacramento, Seth Andrews spoke about how the stars and stripes have been weaponized against free citizens. SPEECH VIDEO…

  30. Root People

    · 40 min · Episode 836

    In our lives, there are "root people" and "surface people." What have you learned about your friends and family in the time of Trump? Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  31. Glenda Jordan: Hot and Unbothered

    · 35 min · Episode 835

    Artist and activist Glenda Jordan broke free from Christian purity culture. Today she works with Recovering From Religion. Enjoy this conversation about her puritan past and poly present. VIDEO of this interview Become…

  32. Seth Andrews and the Street Preacher

    · 29 min · Episode 834

    At the recent California Freethought Day, Seth Andrews engaged a street preacher who had come to save the world. The audio is messy. Sorry for the background noise. VIDEO of the second exchange with a bicycle preacher.…

  33. Ghost Stories 2025

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 833

    It's our annual October tradition. A nice distraction, and some spooky fun. Enjoy! Watch the Brown Mansion Ghost Hunt Video Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  34. A Completely Inoffensive Podcast That Won't Anger YouTube

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 832

    Social media platforms are getting REALLY picky. How do we speak about issues without using words? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

  35. Miniskirts in the Sky (and other strange history)

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 831

    Buckle up. This week's show is proof that truth may be stranger than fiction. True Stories Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

  36. Israel, Palestine, Liberty, and the Left (with Jasmin Faulk)

    · 54 min · Episode 830

    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 West. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  37. Dave Farina: The Scumbags I've Debunked

    · 52 min · Episode 829

    Science communicator Dave Farina is back to talk about the charlatans and idiots. Buckle up. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  38. Am I Guilty of Hate Speech?

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 828

    Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

  39. Your First Car! (and whatever you want to talk about)

    · 1 h 27 min · Episode 827

    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 the serious issues of the day. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  40. Charlie Kirk and the "Righteous" Right

    · 14 min · Episode 826

    Well before a suspect was named and arrested, right-wingers (including President Trump) were blaming The Left and using Charlie Kirk's assassination to excuse a new Civil War against their political opponents. VIDEO of…

  41. It's a Scary Time to Be a Scientist (with Dr. Kenneth Miller)

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 825

    Dr. Kenneth Miller is an American cell biologist, molecular biologist, and Professor Emeritus of Biology at Brown University. He has thoughts about the Trump administration's war on vaccines, public safety, and the…

  42. How Do We Explain This When the Aliens Land?

    · 46 min · Episode 824

    If extraterrestrials arrived tomorrow, how would we explain the insanity infecting our country (and world)? From the stage at the Nashville NANOCON event, Seth Andrews took that journey. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter…

  43. April Ajoy: Red-Letter Christian

    · 52 min · Episode 823

    April Ajoy is a Christian. She's also a humanist activist on the front lines against harmful fundamentalism and Christian nationalism. An atheist and a Christian are allies? Go figure. VIDEO INTERVIEW: Become a…

  44. Laptops, Lords, and Lovers: Will AI Make or Break Us? (with Forrest and Erika)

    · 46 min · Episode 822

    Buckle up. Educators and activists Forrest Valkai and Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) showed up for a chat about AI, fossils, "the Monad," and more! Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  45. Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin

    · 30 min · Episode 819

    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 yes. THE FULL 45-MINUTE INTERVIEW Become a supporter of this…

  46. Rural Folk VS. City Snobs: Does Geography Help Explain MAGA?

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 820

    An interesting Cracked.com article prompted this week's discussion. Is much of Trump's appeal about rural Americans feeling ignored and insulted by the Elites? Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  47. Dave Warnock: Where Have You Been?

    · 30 min · Episode 819

    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, he joined Seth Andrews to talk about his absence. VIDEO of this…

  48. Accountable: When "F!#K You" Isn't Fixing the Problem

    · 39 min · Episode 818

    Joining us this week is Sarah Tulien, Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network, to talk about conflict, offense, scandal, and potential paths forward. http://www.creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org Become…

  49. Hot For His Daughter: The Creepy Chronicle of a Predator President

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 817

    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 subjects. Become a supporter of this podcast:…

  50. Will the Epstein Files Break MAGA? (plus your calls)

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 816

    We start with the Epstein files and take plenty of calls on various subjects. The Adam Miller rant: https://bit.ly/44ZHGO6 Become a supporter of this podcast:…

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