Stephen Knight
The Godless Spellchecker Podcast
The Godless Spellchecker Podcast is an award winning weekly sceptical/atheistic show in a conversational, interview format hosted by Stephen Knight. We hear from leading public figures as well as people without a public profile that have equally valuable experiences and ideas to share. The goal is to amplify good ideas and scrutinise bad ones. The motto of the show is: "I think we've all learned something here today".
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Stephen Knight
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Oct 1, 2025
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Episodes
Taking The Myth - December 2020 Edition 23.12.2020 1:24:32
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: Iram getting the Corona virus, a poll finding that Black Lives Matter has increased racial tension, 'Stolen election' videos being removed from YouTube, stopping the spread of misinformation online, the ruling on the Tavistock clinic and puberty blockers, E...
Ep#168 - Andrew Gold - Exorcism & Taboos 11.12.2020 1:02:30
This week on The Knight Tube Stephen Knight welcomes Film-maker and Journalist Andrew Gold (@AndrewGold_ok). Andrew talks about his fascinating BBC documentary 'Exorcism: The Battle For Young Minds'. They also discuss producing content about controversial & taboo subjects, 'positive discrimination' at the BBC, race relations in other parts of the world and Andrew's podcast 'On The Edge'. They also...
Ep#167 - Caroline Fourest - Extremism In France 01.12.2020 53:39
This week on T he Knight Tube Stephen Knight welcomes French Author, journalist and film-maker Caroline Fourest. They talk about Islamic extremism, secularism v laïcité, Emmanuel Macron, the jihadist murder of Samuel Paty, free expression, Charlie Hebdo, the growing far-right, 'hate-speech', tackling 'fake news', victim blaming, being censored by Sky News, The Bill Of separatism, Marine Le Pen, im...
Ep#166 - Dr Debra Soh - The End Of Gender 25.11.2020 30:00
This week on T he Knight Tube Stephen Knight welcomes Dr. Debra Soh. Dr. Soh is a columnist and the author of 'The End Of Gender: Debunking the Myths about Sex and Identity in Our Society'. They talk about liberal credentials, science denialism, the number of genders, gender dysphoria, 'social contagion', de-platforming, alliances with the political right, Joe Biden, growing instances of de-transi...
Taking The Myth - Nov 2020 Edition 12.11.2020 58:58
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: the new lockdown, the US presidential election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, voter fraud & 'stolen election' conspiracies, Maajid Nawaz, terror attacks in Paris, Nice, Vienna and Reading, Macron, the firing of Greg Clarke and much more! We also answer listener...
Ep#165 - Rose Of Dawn - Trans Activisim 04.11.2020 1:01:13
This week on T he Knight Tube Stephen Knight welcomes the return of trans commentator and YouTuber Rose Of Dawn. They talk about trans rights, misgendering, criminalising speech, Jessica Yaniv, the definition of 'woman', JK Rowling and much more! Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/OSeZn9efIc8 Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes , Stitche...
Ep#164 - Andrew Doyle - Intersectional Activism 01.11.2020 55:30
This week on The Knight Tube Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) welcomes the return of writer and Satirist Andrew Doyle (@AndrewDoyle_com & @TitaniaMcgrath. They discuss atheist activism in America, Princeton University admitting to their 'systemic racism', 'preference falsification', the vilification of JK Rowling, Twitter's lack of transparency on bans, the potential re-election of Trump, the 1619...
Ep#163 - Brendan O'Neill - Identity Politics 27.10.2020 1:03:28
This week on The Knight Tube Stephen Knight speaks to editor of Spiked Brendan O'Neill. They discuss Spiked's reputation, the limits of free speech, incitement to violence, editing old 'problematic' movies, the killing of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, the 'racial profiling' of Bianca Williams and Dawn Butler, the Muslim council of Britain pressuring the BBC to remove religious details from hea...
Taking The Myth - Oct 2020 Edition 08.10.2020 1:09:56
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: Covid and lockdown, JK Rowling's position on certain trans issues, a trans woman suing a trans clinic, Sainsbury's divisive statements on Black History Month, Laurence fox, Donald Trump Catching Covid, Richard Dawkins being deplatformed, the Muslim Council...
Ep#162 - Chris Matheson - Bill & Ted 3 and The Buddha 21.09.2020 1:01:22
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight speaks to Screenwriter and Author Chris Matheson. Chris is the co-writer on the Bill & Ted movies, including the upcoming Bill and Ted Face The Music. He is also the author of the hilarious new book 'The Buddha's Story . They talk about satire, Keanu Reeves, Buddhism, fear of women in religion, the future of movie theatres, streaming services editing/cens...
Ep#161 - Toby Young - Free Speech Union & Lockdown Sceptics 14.09.2020 1:05:46
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to writer and social commentator Toby Young (@ToadMeister). They discuss: Offence Archaeology, social media, Coronavirus and 'Lockdown Sceptics', The Free Speech Union, cancel culture, the failings of the Conservative government and more. Video version at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VCV8lrfs6g Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspe...
Ep#160 - Atheist Refugee Assistance Program 29.08.2020 50:43
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight speaks to human rights activists Onur Romano and Selin Özkohen. They talk about The Atheist Refugee Assistance Program in Turkey and how you can help. They also discuss free expression, blasphemy laws and the challenges faced by non-believing refugees. GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/atheist-refugee-assistance-program-turkey-by-ad Support the po...
Taking The Myth - July 2020 Edition 30.07.2020 1:16:30
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: wearing masks, Robin DiAngelo's 'White Fragility', banning junk food ads, the obesity crisis, potential plans to remove references to Islam from reports of terrorism, man jailed for assaulting Owen Jones, Shamima Begum winning her appeal to return to the UK...
Ep#159 - Macer Gifford - Fighting Evil 14.07.2020 1:08:21
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight welcomes the return of anti-ISIS activist and former YPG soldier Macer Gifford. Macer is also the author of 'Fighting Evil: The Ordinary Man who went to War Against ISIS'. They discuss intervention, security concerns, the YPG, Islamic extremism, foreign policy, the Iraq invasion, the Prevent Strategy, multiculturalism, PTSD and much more. Support the podc...
Taking The Myth - June 2020 Edition 30.06.2020 1:33:09
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: the easing of the Lockdown, the murder of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter protests, police brutality, statue toppling, healthy diets, suicides described as 'lynchings', the 'White Lives Matter Burnley' incident, the terrorist attack in Reading, the stabbin...
Ep#158 - Inaya Folarin Iman - Black Lives Matter 18.06.2020 1:03:11
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to writer and Director of The Free Speech Union, Inaya Folarin Iman (@InayaFolarin). They discuss the difference between race relations in Britain v USA, Black Lives Matter, systemic racism, free expression, culture, removing 'problematic' TV shows and much, much more. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also availab...
Ep#157 - Yasmine Mohammed - Unveiled 14.06.2020 1:10:54
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight welcomes the return of Ex-Muslim activist and author Yasmine Mohammed (@YasMohammedxx). Yasmine talks about her new book 'Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam'. They also reflect on the infamous Sam Harris Vs Ben Affleck bust-up on Bill Maher's Real Time and talk 'internalized misogyny', security concerns, 'American Atheists', the Coronavi...
Ep#156 - Andrew Doyle - Culture War 02.06.2020 1:09:50
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to Andrew Doyle (@AndrewDoyle_com). Andrew is a comedian, writer and the brains behind the satirical character Titania McGrath. They discuss Emily Maitlis's impartiality breach on Newsnight, intersectionality, stating your pronouns, satire, The Joe Rogan Experience, critical thinking, indoctrinating children into "wokeness", Joe Biden's "you ain't b...
Ep#155 - I, Pastafari Documentary 26.05.2020 46:12
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to film-maker Mike Arthur (@ipastafaridoc) about his documentary I, Pastafari. The documentary covers the growing phenomenon of 'The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti' monster and the philosophical questions it raises about religious privilege and the nature of faith. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes...
Taking The Myth - May 2020 Edition 24.05.2020 1:09:37
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: Lock down life, Neil Ferguson's resignation for breaking lock down rules, the Dominic Cummings controversy, police overreach, David Icke deleted from YouTube, the tragic murder of Aya Hachem, and accusations of Anti-Semitism against comedian Stewart Lee. We...
Ep#154 - Taboo - Wilfred Reilly 12.05.2020 1:08:06
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to Wilfred Reilly (@wil_da_beast630), Professor of Political Science and Intelligence & Counter-Intelligence, who teaches at Kentucky State University. They talk about his new book 'Taboo: 10 Facts [You Can't Talk About]. They discuss the redefinition of 'racism', The SPLC, police shootings and much, much more! Buy Wilfred's books here: https://amzn...
Taking The Myth - April 2020 Edition 27.04.2020 1:14:19
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: Fasting for Ramadan and the Liberal Democrats, being under lockdown, American freedom V Social Distancing, Sweden, national pride, Jeff Goldblum's comments on Islam and Donald Trump. We also try to work out what the hell a 'Heaux' is. Support the podcast at...
Ep#153 - Socialism - Kristian Niemietz 16.04.2020 1:02:55
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to Kristian Niemietz (@k_niemietz). Kristian is Head of Political Economy at IEA London and the author of 'Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never Dies'. They talk about: Classical Liberalism, defining 'socialism', Communism v Socialism, the 'Nordic model', food banks and more. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available...
Taking The Myth - March 2020 Edition 22.03.2020 1:19:19
This week on Taking The Myth , Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: The Corona Virus, Alastair Stewart, Trevor Phillips, politicians and the trans issue, the stabbing at a London Mosque, Equity's apology to Laurence Fox, censorship of art and we answer audience questions. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspell...
Ep#152 - Who Defines 'Islamophobia' For Us? 16.03.2020 1:08:12
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight is joined by Jimmy Bangash (@Geemme) and Emma Webb (@Emma_A_Webb). Jimmy is a human rights activist and ex-Muslim. Emma is the Director of Forum on Integration, Democracy and Extremism with Civitas. They discuss racism v structural racism, 'Islamophobia' and anti-Semitism, Trevor Phillips being suspended from The Labour Party and much more. Link to civit...
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