Cognitive Dissonance
Episodes
Episode 409: Women v. Religion
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Dr. Abby Hafer and Karen Garst for joining us this week. Their links are below. Stories from the Week Priest Who Was Arrested Twice for C...
Episode 408: Yakov the Ant
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week After Getting Booted From YouTube, Rick Wiles Warns That Leftists Will Soon Start Executing Christians | Right Wing Watch https:...
Episode 407: Lost Connections with Johann Hari
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Johann Hari for joining us this week. You can find out more about Johann's work at: https://thelostconnections.com/ Twitter: @johannhari1...
Episode 406: Tiny Thinkers
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Tiny Thinkers and MJ Mouton's books at http://tinythinkersbooks.com/ Stories from the week John Oliver's Gay-Bunny Book Is Outselling the Mi...
Episode 405: Space Force
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week Trump floats the idea of creating a 'Space Force' to fight wars in space Jesus Christianity jailed for Pride Cymru bomb threat -...
Episode 404: American Atheists Convention 2018
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week Far-Right Radio Host Claims Barack Obama Is Forming A Private Army To Assassinate Government Leaders | Right Wing Watch National...
Episode 403: Cornerwich
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week Alex Jones Accused of Sexual Harassment, Bullying at InfoWars - The Daily Beast Former Infowars employees claim Alex Jones haras...
Episode 402: Punching Chad
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week White christians are so mad that black christians don't vote for people that actively welcome white nationalists. I have no idea...
Episode 401: In Studio With Seth Andrews PART 2
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Andrews joins Tom & Cecil to ruminate on the maniacal vocal stylings of the inimitable Alex Jones. If you haven't yet take a listen to Part 1 wit...
Episode 400: In Studio With Seth Andrews
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Seth Andrews joins Tom & Cecil to discuss important ethical and sociopolitical stories that make the news... Ok fine they giggle about...
Episode 399: Tide Pod Weight Cut
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week If Pelosi brings 'Dreamers' to the State of the Union, Trump should bring ICE agents | Fox News Gay man and straight woman who m...
Episode 398: I Got a Giant Lexicon, Bitches!
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week Turpin family: Aunts of 13 captive children reveal years of secrecy and concerns - CNN It Seems Like Not Regulating Homeschoolin...
Episode 397: Hey Man, Whatever
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the week Gay couple sues over 'satan' themed wedding pamphlets [Video] Grandparents of shackled children say 'God called on' parents to h...
Episode 396: Reverse Nazi
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We Regret to Inform You That Donald Trump's 'Gorilla Channel' Is Totally Fake Mascoutah priest charged with 16 counts of child pornography, possession...
Episode 395: Science Fair Volcano Lair
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bakker: Washington Train Derailment Was A Warning From God Rapper B.o.B.: Bill Nye Needs To Read More Books To Understand the Flat Earth Meet 2018...
Episode 394: Toaster Shakins 2017
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the best and worst of 2017. Enjoy.
Episode 393: Don't Touch My Yeti
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are hiring: Go here to find out more about the job and how to apply: http://dissonancepod.com/podcast-coordinator-position/ Stories Covered In Epis...
Episode 392: Build a New Cons..tituen...sit
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon pulls infant circumcision training kits over child safety fears It's time Pakistan banned the two-finger test for decoding consent in rape tria...
Episode 391: Alexa...
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Russian sites call HIV a myth, Western conspiracy—an epidemic is now exploding 'How is my daughter a pervert?': Alabama ...
Episode 390: Say Hello to my Little Friend
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Australian senate passes marriage equality bill without any religious amendments Oklahoma preacher caught running house of...
Episode 389: Live from Skepticon Australia
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is our live show from the stage at Skepticon. Hope you enjoy it.
Episode 388: Trump Card
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Phil Robertson Responds To Weinstein Allegations By Saying AIDS Is God's Judgment For 'Perversion' DEVIL'S WORK US Catholi...
Episode 387: Turn that Frown Upside Down
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Male lions having sex in Kenya has censors roaring over 'crazy gay animals' The 'antifa super-soldier' conspiracy theory is dangerous because people w...
Episode 386: The Road Less Traveled
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: House Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Near-Total Abortion Ban, Citing Changing Courts Under Trump Pat Robertson: Trump Shoul...
Episode 385: Go Get Your Shine Box
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Egyptian lawyer says it's a national duty to rape girls who wear revealing clothing like ripped jeans Christian College ca...
Episode 384: Dan Savage - The Savage Lovecast
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: An Indiana county just halted a lifesaving needle exchange program, citing the Bible Jim Bakker: 'Unsaved People Are Going...
Episode 383: Code of Conduct
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Jim Bakker Says God Will Punish You For Making Fun Of Him Tony Perkins Says LGBTQ People In The Military Create 'Moral Con...
Episode 382: The How To Heretic
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Dan and Mark from The How To Heretic Podcast for coming on the show! How To Heretic: https://howtoheretic.com/ https://twitter.com/howtohere...
Episode 381: Queer Disbelief
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
https://twitter.com/cberedjick http://gaywrites.org/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/queer-disbelief-by-camille-beredjick Stories...
Episode 380: Naked Mormon at the Gloryhole
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Bryce from Naked Mormonism and My Book of Mormon for coming on the show! You can find his work: Naked Mormonism: http://nakedmormonismpodcas...
Episode 379: In Touch With Your Sin
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Same-Sex Couples Are Being Turned Away From Becoming Foster and Adoptive Parents in Michigan. So We're Suing. Philippe Bar...
Episode 378: Family Mode
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Abstinence-only education doesn't work. We're still funding it. 'F*ggots will burn in hell': Bible-thumping WV deputy inve...
Episode 377: All too Common Law
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Geoff Blackwell, attorney for American Atheists and podcaster. We also discuss Trump's inability to "talk good", Rush Limbaugh'...
Episode 376: Habeas Humor
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tom and Cecil discuss recent news about Nazi tactics, Catholic Archbishops, and ugly liberal women. Tom applies to become the Uganda Porn De...
Episode 375: Police Management Dude - Michael Wood
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with police management consultant and activist Michael Wood Jr. on Standing Rock and Charlottesville as well as cover Trump spiritual advisor ...
Episode 374: Trailer of Tears
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in this episode include Trump speaking on the Charlottesville protests, secessionists push for South to break away from U.S. again, mo...
Episode 373: Poorly Summarized
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Poorly Summarized here: http://www.poorlysummarized.com/ https://twitter.com/poorsummary https://www.facebook.com/Poorlysummarized/ Stori...
Episode 372: Drew Bekius
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Drew's work here: https://drewbekius.com/ Twitter: @drewbekius (https://twitter.com/DrewBekius) Rise Fall Faith God Godless: https://www....
Episode 371: Trump Tweets with Eli Bosnick
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Staying Alive': Jim Bakker Promotes His New Survival Food Buckets With A Horrible Bee Gees Cover Bamboozled - Pass the Sal...
Episode 370: Geo - Political
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to George for coming on the show! You can find his work here: https://twitter.com/GeorgeHrab http://www.geologicpodcast.com/ http://georgehrab....
Episode 369: QED 2017
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Vatican rules the Body of Christ can't be gluten free Turkish marriage guide sparks controversy Nepalese 'menstruation hut...
Episode 368: Mommy Needs Her Fiesta Bucket
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lance Wallnau's Last Meeting Was So Anointed He Left Covered In Angelic Gold Dust Jim Bakker Guest: God Requires Christians To Be Preppers Israeli Wom...
Episode 367: Fidget Sinners
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Coins thrown into plane engine by elderly passenger for 'luck' Christian Activist: Atheist Teachers Are Telling Kids "Homo Sex Is Normal" FRC Warns Ob...
Episode 366: Secular Student Alliance Conference
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Call to Prayer Poll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA1VC-JkjfGQpTD25x_VWZkxpXPTE-RoEx_QAMLswbWrhk8g/viewform?usp=sf_link https://secularst...
Episode 365: Citation Needed
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gay Men's Chorus Drowns Out Christian Bigots During Knoxville Pride Festival Exorcisms, egging and abuse: Gloucester witch appeals for more tolerance ...
Episode 364: Angel on Your Shoulder
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: David Whitney Asks Which Is Worse: Terrorism Or Ariana Grande's Promotion Of Satanism And Sodomy Kevin Swanson: 'The Handm...
Episode 363: Holy Kool Aid with Thomas Westbrook
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Thomas for joining us on the show! You can find his work here: http://www.holykoolaid.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvoUDoDu-cKIb11...
Episode 362: Waiting 4 Wrath
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Jenn and Aaron from Waiting 4 Wrath for coming on the show! You can find their work here: https://waiting4wrath.com/ https://www.facebook.co...
Episode 361: Recovering from Religion
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Gayle and Darrel from Recovering From Religion for coming on the show. You can find their work here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/...
Episode 360: Raining Pepe the Frogs
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Malnourished seven-month-old baby dies weighing just 9lbs in Belgium after his parents fed him a gluten-free diet which in...
Episode 359: 10,000 Servings
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lance Wallnau On The Anti-Trump Resistance: 'The Only Thing They Are Resisting Is God' Jim Bakker: Bill O'Reilly's Firing Part Of Dangerous Plot To Si...
Episode 358: Sackcloth and Ashes
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Anti-vax activists cause record measles outbreak among refugees GOP rep: 'Nobody dies because they don't have access to he...
Episode 357: Shark Tank Idea
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Trump now agrees with the majority of Americans: He wasn't ready to be president Bill Nye mocked gay 'cure' therapy and no...
Episode 356: Offsetting the Bigotry Footprint
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Polygamous Mormon Church Allowed to Keep Its Police Force Former Ohio mayor who called himself 'dedicated' Christian admit...
Episode 355: MooveOn.Org
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: An Idaho sheriff's daunting battle to investigate when children of a faith-healing sect die Her 11-year-old daughter was s...
Episode 354: Easter Livestream
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sound issues clear up at 6:46 on the recording. Stories covered in episode: Top 10 Bizarre Easter Traditions from Around the World Crucifixion of Jesu...
Episode 353: Gift of Doubt with Anthony Magnabosco
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Anthony for joining us. Stories covered in episode: Dave Daubenmire Blames Trump's Jewish Daughter And Son-In-Law For U.S. Airstrike On Syri...
Episode 352: Can You Nair Down There?
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Christian activist: 'God will curse the children and grandchildren of those who opposed Trump' , Rape victims can have a g...
Episode 351: Another Pocket
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Pat Robertson Yesterday: Mark My Words, The Lord Will Give Trump The Votes To Pass Trumpcare [VIDEO] Tamil Nadu youth kill...
Episode 350: Hooker Cakes
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Islamic Cleric: The Simpsons Episode "Predicting" Trump's Presidency Is a Plot to Discredit Allah This GOP Lawmaker Wants Christian Doomsday Militias ...
Episode 349: Beta Males
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Adam Reakes for coming on the show! You can find his work below! https://twitter.com/AdamReakes http://www.herdmentalitypodcast.com/ EPA chi...
Episode 348: Marissa Alexa McCool
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to @RisMcCool for joining us. You can find her work below! http://rismccool.com/ Inciting Incident - The Podcast The PC Lie: How American Voter...
Episode 347: Clap On...
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys start by reviewing Donald Trump's speech to congress. Then they discuss several news stories including: Stories covered in e...
Episode 346: Liveshow: Trump Conference Debacle
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a mid-week show to help all of us process the Trump Conference debacle. Livestream Trump Conference Debacle Youtube Trump Conference Debacle
Episode 345: Bad PR / Fake News
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Special thanks to Michael Marshall for joining us @MrMMarsh. You can find his work: Merseyside Skeptics Good Thinking Society Bad PR Stories covered i...
Episode 344: Second Hand Store
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cognitive Dissonance, Tom and Cecil cover more disturbing articles from recent news. The first story on the block, Pakistan bans Valentin...
Episode 343: Pillow Hands
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to @angryblackrant for joining us. Tom, Cecil, and Ishmael talk about Jesse Lee Peterson's opinion that if there were no black people in Americ...
Episode 342: Dan Arel - Secular Activist
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Dan for coming on the show! You can find Dan's blog Danthropology, on Patheos http://www.patheos.com/blogs/danthropology/ You can also follo...
Episode 341: The First Week
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stories covered in episode: Here's a list of everything President Donald Trump did in week one. #TheProjectTV When even men who risk their lives for t...
Episode 340: Alternative Facts
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Andre, from The Atheist Candidate Project for stopping by the studio. The Atheist Candidate Project is designed to connect people who are th...
Episode 339: Tiny Hands Across America
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cecil and Tom discuss a couple of stories including one about a politician allegedly inappropriately grabbing a woman in her genital ...
Episode 338: Your Son Would Have Been a …. Veterinarian
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to everyone who came to the show this weekend. We had a blast. This episode, Tom, and Cecil discuss how Scientology is being used as drug preve...
Episode 337: Bullet of the Month Club
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special episode in that it is the first show of 2017. We are finally out of the garbage dump that was 2016. In this episode, Tom and...
Episode 336: Toaster Shakins 2016
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode and stories covered in episode: Episode 273: Verb to Noun recorded on January 25, 2016 Women putting herb balls in vagina to 'detox their womb...
Episode 335: Mad Gainz Bro!
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Tom and Cecil have a flashback to their old podcasting days while reading off the Tupac rap lyrics that the Sri Lankan church printed ...
Episode 334: Googly Eyes
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Between the laughter, Tom and Cecil discuss recent and disturbing news about the death of a girl banished for menstruating and the Satanist 'Cum Rags ...
Episode 333: Suspect Convictions with Scott Reeder
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Scott about his latest project "Suspect Convictions" The show will be available in early January.
Episode 332: Thomas and the Apocrypha
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to our guest, Thomas from Thomas and The Bible, Atheistically Speaking, Comedy Shoeshine, Opening Arguments....and probably ten more podcasts w...
Episode 331: Upper Decker
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"There is no such thing anymore as fact because it's all subjective"....what!? Tom and Cecil talk about a recent episode of The Diane Rehm Show where ...
Episode 330: Post Truth with Cara Santa Maria
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Cecil have Talk Nerdy host Cara Santa Maria on the show. They talk about the rise of "fake-news" and how personal biases can influence how we ...
Episode 329: Lashes for Some...
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We had the honor of having Dan Arel on the show last week. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties we lost the recording. Thankfully Dan was supe...
Episode 328: Fat Eyes
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Cecil discuss The Atlantic's article about the alt-right event in Washington. And how, surprisingly, slap therapy may not work and why going t...
Episode 327: Atheist Debates
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Matt Dillahunty for joining us! Kenneth Copeland Now Has A Direct Line To Deliver Messages From God To President Trump Jim Bakker: Trump's E...
Episode 326: I'm So Thirsty
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bakker: Nuclear War Is Coming Soon…Maybe John Guandolo: Muslim Cab Drivers, Airport Workers, Convenience Store Owners Part Of Coordinated 'Insur...
Episode 325: The First 100 Days
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Here Is What Donald Trump Wants To Do In His First 100 Days
Episode 324: SPLC - Add Me Too [With Seth Andrews]
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guest: Seth Andrews from The Thinking Atheist A big thanks to Elvis for creating the song that starts this episode! Southern Poverty Law Cente...
Episode 323: Gloryhole Studios Manchester
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is our live show from Manchester at QED this year. There are some sight gags in the beginning that don't translate well, but that doesn't go on t...
Episode 322: Ishmael Brown
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Ham: Christians Who Believe In Evolution Follow A 'Pagan Religion' & Invite God's Judgment Pastor kills himself after mistakenly sending his nude ...
Episode 321: Modest Needs
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bakker: Supporters Of The Constitution Are Mysteriously Dying Tom DeLay And J.D. Hayworth Worry Internet Transition Will Be Used To Hack The Elect...
Episode 320: What Would JT Do?
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Catholic Church's top exorcist passes away before ridding the world of Harry Potter. Bryan Fischer: Diversity And Multiculturalism Are God's Curse Upo...
Episode 319: Vulgarity for Charity 2
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Noah, Heath and Eli and the Scibabe for joining us. Thanks to Chris Matheson, author of the Story of God. Scibabe: https://www.facebook.com/...
Episode 318: Phone a Jew
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Right-Wing Outlet: Donald Trump May Be A Messiah Bryan Fischer Says 'There's No Question' That Hillary Clinton 'Has Opened Her Life Up To Demonic Infl...
Episode 317: Vulgarity for Charity - Part 1
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rush Limbaugh warns that federally paid 'lesbian farmers' could invade your town Dave Daubenmire: Video Of Hillary Clinton Stumbling While Ill Really ...
Episode 316: José Can You Sí...
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Robertson Offers To Baptize Trump On TV So 'We Would Know We Have God On Our Side' Louie Gohmert: I Was Right That Hate Crimes Law Would Be 'Used...
Episode 315: Faithless Feminist Karen Garst
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A mother beat her 7-year-old son with a coat hanger and used religious freedom as an excuse David Duke: Trump Has Sent 'A Very Implicit, Almost Explic...
Episode 314: Opening Arguments
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bakker: People Are Trying To Kill Me For Believing The Bible Stewart Rhodes Urges 'Real Men' To 'Go Armed To Church' To Fight ISIS http://openargs...
Episode 313: Exposing Pseudoastronomy
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Swanson: 'It's Amazing That God Has Not Judged America' For Gay Rights & Legal Abortion Kevin Swanson Warns Lady Gaga, Steven Spielberg & Mark T...
Episode 312: Faith Hall of Fame
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Theodore Shoebat: Hillary Clinton Is A Devil Worshipper Who Must Be Put To Death David Barton: Christians Who Refuse To Vote For Donald Trump Will Hav...
Episode 311: Rock It Awake
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rudy Giuliani: No Terrorist Attacks Occurred During The Bush Administration Anti-Abortion Group Wants To Accost Clinton With 'Actual Unborn Children' ...
Episode 310: Michael A. Wood Jr.
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we don't cover any stories. Instead we talk for 90 minutes about law enforcement and the second amendment with Michael A. Wood Jr. And do...