TheThinkingAtheist

Feeling overwhelmed about the state of the world? You are not alone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Skeptic and debunker Susan Gerbic joins the show to talk about celebrity psychics who prey on the grieving and vulnerable. Her team has spent years exposing these "grief vampires," and we discuss. http://www.abouttimeproject.org VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/gEVcnhnoY7g Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

One show. An episode milestone. Three Satanists. What could go wrong? VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/62IQwWlQBVQ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Today's podcast is fueled by...cookies (and your calls). Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Frans de Waal is a world-reknowned primatologist, author, and educator with decades studying the animal kingdom. He joins Seth Andrews for insights about primate behavior in chimps, gorillas, bonobos, humans, and beyond. Frans de Waal info : https://bit.ly/3IIArQw VIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/KDXNv2CG5EY Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkinga...

Cyndy Etler is a life coach and author, focusing on struggling youth, and exposing many (often religious) "scared straight" programs doing more harm than good. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/5gzbODFqGLA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

In this week's show, it's rationality and humanity versus zealotry and bigotry...with plenty of listener calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Melanie Trecek-King is a biology professor and founder of Thinking Is Power . She has a lot to say about science education...and why the facts simply aren't enough. VIDEO of this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bHLQXckjGno Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Subscribe to " True Stories with Seth Andrews " on all major podcast apps, or visit http://www.truestoriespodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Fundamental religions are obsessed with sex, desperately trying to desexualize teenagers and control them through adulthood. This show exposes why Purity Culture is so futile, dishonest, and destructive. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

What happens when two dynamic (and wildly entertaining) science educators come together to talk about evolution VS. creationism? This podcast answers the question. With Forrest Valkai and Erika / Gutsick Gibbon . VIDEO of this converstion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Yes, rapture anxiety is a thing. We explore how End Times dogmas can distort reality and do immense harm, especially to indoctrinated children. CNN Article : https://cnn.it/3Vsg0dR Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Professor Bradley Onishi is co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast and author of the new book, " Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism - and What Comes Next ." VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/gqrf5FdVDPM Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Mysticist Andrew Jasko joins Seth Andrews for a candid, good-faith discussion about consciousness, spirituality, psychedelics, and interestingly, their shared values as harsh critics of dogmatic religions. Andrew's website: http://www.lifeafterdogma.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Enjoy this bonus episode from Seth Andrews' new podcast, and subscribe to True Stories with Seth Andrews on all major podcast apps. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews speaks with Iranian-born activist Maryam Namazie about the historic uprising underway in Iran. www.maryamnamazie.com YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/vcmURmEFP2U Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Here's a messy little conversation about mental health in the meme-verse. When do we necessarily use (and sometimes overuse) the term "toxic?" Article in The Atlantic: https://bit.ly/3HbV6w0 Dr. Tarico's article: https://bit.ly/3P9gxjk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews has written an original Christmas tale, which he shares after a short monologue (rant) about the holidays. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Courtney Heard, co-host of the Q-Dropped podcast, joins us for this discussion about the Q conspiracy culture. PODCAST LINK: https://www.porthosmedia.net/qdropped Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

In a candid monologue, Seth Andrews navigates some of humanity's worst and best, articulating the challenges and (hopefully) spreading some hope. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Neuroscientist Dr. John Wathey joins us for a deep dive into belief and the brain. THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3UX5vzk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Here's a 7-minute true story sampled from Seth's second podcast. Search and subscribe on your podcast app to True Stories With Seth Andrews. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth Andrews speaks candidly about his own struggles as a human and activist in this polarized and often outrageous world. VIDEO OF THIS SPEECH: https://youtu.be/9fWL8NnuzoA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Seth recently had a bad experience with a church lady on his front steps. This rant/show is largely unprepped and perhaps unhinged, but it's from the heart. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .

Biologist Forrest Valkai has something to say about science education, evolution, creationists, and Tyrion Lannister. This is a fun one. VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/7GKYPGgFVh0 www.valkailabs.com https://www.youtube.com/c/renegadescienceteacher Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support .