TheThinkingAtheist

Rocks in your Vagina: The Pseudoscience of Gwyneth Paltrow and "Goop"

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This month, Gwyneth Paltrow (and her "wellness" brand Goop) debut a new show on Netflix, but the woo is strong, the stakes are high, and the need for ...

The Theater Is My Temple

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this unscripted, unscheduled, bonus podcast, Seth Andrews monologues and takes listener calls on subjects ranging far and wide. Enjoy!YouTube video...

Understanding Iran: with Armin Navabi

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high. Opinions span the spectrum. Yet Iran remains a mystery to a great many. This podcast features...

Looking Ahead to 2020: How Screwed Are We?

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does 2020 have in store for us? Join us for a look at some interesting things coming in the New Year, plus plenty of listener calls with perspect...

2019: The Year in Review

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the New Year, we take a quick look back at some of the biggest, most important, and most entertaining stories of 2019.Become a supporte...

Gay Jesus, Santa, and Shelley Segal

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This show includes conversations and listener calls about the new Netflix "gay Jesus" show, the Hallmark Channel controversy, skepticism VS the Santa ...

The Christ-Free Christmas

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

More and more Americans (and people around the world) are celebrating the Christmas holiday without any of the religious trappings. How do you mark th...

Seth Andrews - Let's Not Wake Up Like This: Restoring Perspective and Humanity in the Era of Outrage

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On November 2nd, 2019 at http://www.free-flo.org , Seth Andrews gave this presentation as an encouragement to get the facts, understand ideological op...

Jehovah's Witnesses: When a Cult Comes Knocking

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who/What are the Jehovah's Witnesses? It's a religion most people have heard of but know little about. In this podcast, Seth Andrews speaks with three...

The Case Against Miracles: with John W. Loftus

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John W. Loftus is editor of the new anthology, "The Case Against Miracles." Loftus joins Seth Andrews to define "miracle," and to talk about why claim...

Vulgarity For Charity: Let's Do Some Good (for goodness' sake)

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Scathing Atheist and Cognitive Dissonance crew have once again teamed up to raise money (over $100,000!) for http://www.modestneeds.org, and you c...

Matt Dillahunty and Seth Andrews in Phoenix: Faith, Family, and the Future of Humanism

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In an event sponsored by http://www.hsgp.org, Matt Dillahunty and Seth Andrews took the stage in Phoenix on November 9, 2019 for a candid (and often v...

Dave Warnock: Dying Out Loud

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In January of 2019, Dave Warnock was diagnosed with ALS and given 3-5 years to live. He refused to take the news lying down, and has traveled the worl...

The Cult of Trump: with Steven Hassan

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Hassan is a mental health professional, author, and expert on cults, and he's convinced that President Donald Trump exhibits many of the same c...

Basic Evolution (for Creationists): with Dr. Donald Prothero

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Donald Prothero is a renowned paleontologist, geologist, educator, and author of over 40 books. He speaks with Seth Andrews about common misconcep...

The Devil's Chord (and other listener calls)

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a variety show of listener calls, including questions about a demon-summoning musical chord, atheist funerals, agnosticism, slavery, and more!...

Take The Secular Survey

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

http://www.secularsurvey.org is a scientific survey designed to help the non-religious achieve better representation in the United States. Seth Andrew...

What Scares You? Listener Fears & Phobias

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In keeping with the Halloween spirit, our listeners call in to talk about the things that give them the creeps. Enjoy the show!Support this broadcast ...

Ghost Stories 2019

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's our annual October tradition. Get in the Halloween spirit with an entire broadcast of ghost stories read by Seth Andrews.Support our sponsor, and...

Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs (with mortician Caitlin Doughty)

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin Doughty is a mortician, host of the "Ask a Mortician" video series, and author of the new book, "Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs: Big Questions fr...

Polyamory: When Three is Not a Crowd

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Polyamory is a growing phenomenon in the United States, especially among the non-religious. This show is an exploration into "ethical non-monogamy," t...

Trae Crowder: A Godless Liberal Redneck

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Trae Crowder gained international fame in 2016 with his back-porch, cell phone, political commentaries. He's tackled everything from Trump to...

Why Religion is Not Necessary for Living an Ethical Life (with Phil Zuckerman)

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atheists hear this question constantly: How can you be moral without God (or religion)?Phil Zuckerman is a professor of sociology and secular studies,...

The Handmaid's Tale: Could It Happen Here?

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret Atwood's famous book (and the smash HULU television series) paints a stark portrait of a dystopian future that brings the worst verses of the...

Be Your Authentic Self

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews takes several listener calls from people struggling with religion's influence on their homes, families, careers, identities...their every...

Rachel Oates: Makeup, Mermaids, and the Mind of Kent Hovind

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Oates is a Youtuber and activist whose diverse subjects range from Creationism to anti-vax to superhero makeup. She speaks about her recent onl...

Blame the Games: Shooter Scapegoats in the Wake of Real-World Violence

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump and many others are blaming violent video games for the American mass shooter phenomenon, citing the "moral decay" of our society (and...

Final Exit: My Life, My Death, My Choice

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the United States, the majority of states have made it illegal for terminally ill patients enduring great suffering to end their own lives on their...

Unthinking Atheists: I Can't Believe I Did This When I Was Drunk!

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a lighthearted show filled with anecdotes (and cautionary tales) about alcohol-related antics. We also get a little bit into the science of in...

Brian Dalton: That's MISTER Deity to You!

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Dalton is a producer, satirist, and performer best known for his portrayal of Mr. Deity, a bumbling "God" whose literal interpretation of the Bi...

Body is Tired. Brain is Wired.

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this totally free, bonus podcast, Seth spends a half-hour shambling through his own sleep-deprived (and typically random) thoughts.Become a support...

The Version of You That No Longer Exists

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a largely caller-driven show, with an especially interesting segment exploring how people change in the various chapters of their lives. Lots ...

Classic Christian Album Covers

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join former Christian broadcaster Seth Andrews for a wild romp through some of the most bizarre, tragic, and/or fascinating album covers and music cli...

Sarah Haider: Extremism and Liberal Values

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Haider was born in Pakistan. She is a former Muslim, co-founder of http://www.exmuslims.org, and a human rights activist. She speaks candidly wi...

The Supreme Court and The Cross: with Monica Miller

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Supreme Court just handed down a sobering 7-2 decision to protect the Bladensburg, Maryland "Peace Cross," a 40-foot religious symbol erected...

What the Hell is ASMR? (with Heath Enwright)

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The phenomenon is sweeping the planet, sending some into bliss, others into rage and escape. But what is ASMR, and how scientific is it? I discuss th...

Patriotism, Protest, and Plenty of Listener Calls

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many evangelical Christians hold to an authoritarian model for patriotism. In their eyes, leaders (appointed by their God) should be followed and rare...

God, Incorporated: The Big Business of Religion

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the New Testament, Christ tossed the money-changers out of the temple. What might that same Jesus have said about today's marketplaces for the lite...

A Tower That Reaches The Heavens

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this short-form audio vignette, Seth Andrews explores this wondrous time of human discovery...and asks a critical question about the biblical God.B...

Apostate Prophet: Banned by Twitter for Criticizing Islam

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ridvan (Apostate Prophet on YouTube) has been the target of a concentrated flagging of his anti-Islam videos, and Twitter has banned both of his accou...

Zara Kay: The Defense of Women in the Islamic World

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Zara Kay is an ex-Muslim activist with first-hand perspective and strong opinions about Islam. She joined me for a candid conversation about Muslims, ...

Sweet Home Talibama: A Southern State Bans Abortion

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Christian theocrats in Alabama just passed an almost comprehensive abortion ban, setting up an attempt to reverse Roe VS Wade and restrict the reprodu...

The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American (with Andrew Seidel)

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Seidel is author of the new book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American (https://amzn.to/2HeZNop). He speaks with Seth An...

Atheists at 39,000 Feet

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews share the short story of a skeptical meeting in the sky, then takes listener/viewer calls from a YouTube livestream via https://youtu.be/...

Christian Privilege: A License to Discriminate (with Alison Gill)

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Gill is an attorney and Legal and Policy Director at American Atheists, and she's on the front lines in the fight against violations of church/...

I Escaped the Nuwaubian Cult

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hanna was once a member of The Nuwaubian Nation, an American cult founded and led by a Dwight York, a self-anointed god figure who dominated the lives...

Flash Gordon Loves Jesus (and other observations)

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews - a geek fan of the 1980 film "Flash Gordon" - explores the proud faith of the actor behind the hero. Plus, other musings and plenty of l...

Hail Satan (the documentary): with Lucien Greaves

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Hail Satan?" is a new documentary by director Penny Lane that's getting glowing reviews across the country. Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The Satanic...

Can We Talk About The Sex Robots?

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the year 2019, we're seeing more and more discussions about sex robots, the possibilities and implications regarding Artificial Intelligence design...

We Found Jesus (on Pureflix!): with Hugo and Jake

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hugo and Jake are probably best known for their YouTube series, "The Bible Reloaded," but they've made a global splash as activists, skeptics, comedia...

The Nones Are Coming!

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews speaks about the recent General Social Survey revealing that the "nones" (non-religious) are now statistically tied with evangelicals and...

You Pick The Topic: Listener Calls & Comments (March 2019)

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a show where the listeners decide what we talk about. Lots of interesting stuff in this one, including conversations about religious summer ca...

Sarah Rocksdale: Women, Religion, the Hijab, & Hot Yoga

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the audio of a recent YouTube conversation between Seth Andrews and activist Sarah Rocksdale. Until recently, Sarah was known for her videos a...

What They Don’t Know Won’t Kill Me: One Man’s Secret in the Shadow of Islam

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy was born into a Muslim family and the Islamic faith. Jimmy also carried a secret...one that threatened to destroy him if it ever came to light.S...

A Candid Conversation About Christianity: Seth Andrews & Pastor Caleb Moore

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Caleb Moore is a Baptist pastor who expressed interest in talking with Seth Andrews about God, Christianity, atheism, and more. Their conversation - u...

The Righteous & The Woke: Purity Cults in the Struggles for Justice (with Dr. Valerie Tarico)

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this crazy world, how often has a passionate desire for justice caused us to oversimplify complex problems, ignore details that don't validate us, ...

Listener Calls: Mormons, Meat, & "Secular Religion"

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews takes listener calls on a variety of subjects, including horse meat, Mormon baptism, "First Stage Atheism," and "secular religion." The c...

Street Epistemology Workshop: Challenging Beliefs Through Friendly Conversation

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Street Epistemology is a tool for engaging everyday people in conversations about beliefs and truth claims. In this broadcast, Seth Andrews speaks wit...

Ken Ham Quotes Seth Andrews (and it's the comedy event of the year)!

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Ham quoted Seth Andrews in an article shilling for Ham's new book. It's gold...and Seth couldn't help but do a little monologue about it. https:/...

YouTube Atheism is (NOT) Dead!

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is YouTube atheism dead? Not remotely. Join Seth Andrews as he connects with six rising YouTube activists who are not only injecting fresh blood into ...

Tribes, Trump, & the Masculine Male (with Dr. Hector Garcia)

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Evolutionary psychologist and author Dr. Hector A. Garcia speaks candidly about men, masculinity, leaders, followers, attraction, and how evolution in...

Remembering Tootsie (Rat Dog)

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Little Tootsie left us on February 3rd, 2019...less than three weeks after we lost Henry. For those who wish to hear the story, and to take the journe...

The Silent Witness

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout our greatest suffering, our most horrific experiences, our worst fears come true...the world's dominant religions declare that we are being...

The Faith Healers

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They're the self-proclaimed agents of God's supernatural power. And...they want your money! Join Seth Andrews for a romp through the wild, weird, and ...

A "Thank You" from Seth & Natalie

19 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A personal word of thanks for your amazing support and love during a difficult time. https://www.gofundme.com/rememberinghenryBecome a supporter of t...

Remembering Henry

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We lost Henry on January 15th, 2019. Seth Andrews tells the story of his rescue, his unexpected passing, and how he and Natalie wish to memorialize hi...

John de Lancie: The Truth & The Lie

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John de Lancie is a veteran actor whose credits on television, stage, and screen range from Star Trek TNG to Breaking Bad to Assassin's Creed to My Li...

Islam & The Future of Tolerance: with film director Jay Shapiro

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Shapiro is director of the new documentary film, "Islam & The Future of Tolerance." The film stars Maajid Nawaz and Sam Harris, and it's available...

Shannon Q: The Sham of Religious "Deliverance" Ministries

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

YouTuber and atheist advocate Shannon Q. sounds off on atheism, activism, and the disturbingly awful practices of Above & Beyond, a religious "deliver...

2018: The Year in Review

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews counts down some of the biggest and most entertaining stories of the past year. Happy New Year, and thanks for listening!Become a support...

A Skeptical Christmas with Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Friends and activists Seth Andrews and Matt Dillahunty mark the holiday with observations about Christmas, religion, agnostics, philosophy, politics, ...

Phone Calls to Strangers: a Secular Christmas Surprise

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews calls various people in need with gifts, help, and charity made possible by his audience. The show is releasing a few days early, so that...

A Merry PAGAN Christmas! (with Aron Ra)

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews and Aron Ra talk about Christmas, paganism, the gods, tradition, religion, and much more!Video of this conversation is on YouTube at:  ...

Unskeptical: Finding the Real Story in a World of Half-Truths

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when we have facts, but not context or perspective. Seth Andrews explores the issue in his November 11th, 2018 speech given for the Centr...

John Chau: A Suicide Mission

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the bizarre and tragic story of Christian missionary John Chau, killed by the very people he was trying to evangelize. We also explore the ...

Happy Friendsgiving!

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews speaks about the friends, family, religion, tradition, and Humanism in the holidays.Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/set...

Just Stop with the Christmas Music

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews on Christmas music, physics, apologists, and the "Answering Atheists" conference coming in 2019.YouTube version at  https://youtu.be/ph4...

Seth Andrews on Atheist Talk 950 Minneapolis

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews was the featured guest on Minneapolis' KTNF AM950. This is the recording of that interview.Support Seth on Patreon at http://www.patreon....

Rambles, Royals, and the Red Light District

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews recently returned from a multi-city European trip, and he has questions. Join him for a romp through the Queen's Guard, the chocolate sho...

The Changing Face of Jesus

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews explores the many faces of Jesus (and other gods), and the strangely coincidental resemblance to human faces and desires. VIDEO of this p...

Seth Andrews: From Religion to Reason (Audience Q&A)

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of Seth Andrews' recent presentation in Minneapolis, featuring questions and comments from the live audience. See the speech here (vide...

Seth Andrews: From Religion to Reason

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews chronicles his personal story for a live Minneapolis audience, the event sponsored by Minnesota Atheists. You can watch this speech on ...

The Weak and The Strong

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews explores the notion of dominance philosophy in relation to Trump, religions, and Humanism. Plus, comments and questions from the livestre...

Ghost Stories 2018

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's another October around the virtual campfire for our annual Halloween tradition: the telling of ghost stories! Turn down the lights, crank up the ...

Alexa: Stop the Insanity!

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If Amazon's Alexa can answer many of life's probing questions, could she restore political and cultural sanity to the United States? Seth Andrews drea...

A Secular Perspective on Suicide

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a respectful and critical conversation about suicide from a secular perspective.Support our sponsor: The Great Courses Plus http://www.the...

The Kavanaugh Question: with Katherine Stewart

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Investigative journalist and author Katherine Stewart joins Seth Andrews for a look at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, his track record, and th...

Silence, Suffering, Sex, and Stupidity

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews gives commentary on a celebrated religious film, unnecessary suffering, secular sexuality, and - again - the insanity of humanity.The Sec...

Cats, Death, and the Religion of Football

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews' YouTube livestream (on a loose range of topics) is this week's podcast. Watch at https://youtu.be/rJr_wpYVA_YGET THE "GHOST STORIES AUD...

I Went to Facebook Jail

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Post something "offensive," and social media is likely to give you a temporary - or permanent - penalty. We talk about Facebook Jail, whether it's fai...

Our 400th Show!

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Another show, another milestone. Join Seth Andrews for the 400th episode of The Thinking Atheist podcast.Support our sponsor and get a free trial: The...

It's Time to Quit the Catholic Church

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Another child abuse scandal rocks the Catholic Church. We explore the reports coming out of Pennsylvania, and the Church's long, ugly track record of ...

I'm Gregory, and I'm Afraid of Hell

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a candid conversation with Gregory, a man who logically rejects Christianity, but who can't shake his fears about Hell. Seth Andrews walks wi...

Texts From My Religious Dad

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews shares a recent text exchange with a religious father, and speaks candidly about family, boundaries and respect...and how religions so of...

I Used To Believe Weird Things

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From the Sunlight Diet to flat-earthers to kitchen seasonings that repel demons, we explore some of the more bizarre (and entertaining) things our lis...

Christianity, Crimes, and the Constitution (with Andrew Torrez)

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Torrez, an attorney and host of "Opening Arguments," joins Seth Andrews for an in-depth conversation about the law, the Constitution, the Supre...

God, Guilt, Political Correctness, and Trevor Noah (a Seth Andrews Livestream)

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Andrews fields comments and questions on a wide variety of topics, including the recent Trevor Noah controversy, religious guilt, political corre...

Noah Was A Plonker

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From Ken Ham's Ark Encounter to Jenny McCarthy to Egyptian curses to 3D-printed handguns, Seth Andrews brushes up on the weird, wonderful world of Bri...

Cults Part Two: The Trouble with Totalism

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From the Moonies to Scientology to Heaven's Gate, we continue our two-part series on cults, their methods, their abuses, and the stories of some who e...

Cults Part One: Mind-Control Ministry

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Leon," a former cult member, speaks candidly about his own brainwashing, extreme cult tactics, his escape, and the tools for understanding - and expo...