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TheThinkingAtheist

The Thinking Atheist

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:

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45:19

Primates and Prejudice: with Dr. Frans de Waal

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2023/02/28

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/3IIArQwVIDEO of this interview: https://youtu.be/KDXNv2CG5EY

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35:48

Scared Straight? What "Troubled Youth" Programs Get...

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2023/02/21

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

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64:55

My Family Called Me a Baby Killer (and other listener...

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2023/02/14

In this week's show, it's rationality and humanity versus zealotry and bigotry...with plenty of listener calls.

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48:20

Thinking Is Power: Why Knowledge Is Not Enough

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2023/02/07

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

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6:56

The Man in the Gray Suit

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2023/02/04

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44:48

Teens and Designer Jeans: The Blaming and Shaming of...

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2023/01/31

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.

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71:19

Let's Explode the Universe (with Forrest Valkai and...

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2023/01/24

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

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64:09

Rapture Anxiety: Fearing the End of the World

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2023/01/17

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

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44:54

Christian Nationalists are Preparing for War: a...

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2023/01/10

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

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57:29

The Atheist and the Mysticist

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2023/01/03

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

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6:36

The Gun Exchange

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2022/12/30

Enjoy this bonus episode from Seth Andrews' new podcast, and subscribe to True Stories with Seth Andrews on all major podcast apps.

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44:46

#WomenLifeFreedom : Revolt and Revolution in Iran...

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2022/12/27

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

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52:12

That's It, You're Dead to Me: When Does Someone...

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2022/12/20

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/3HbV6w0Dr. Tarico's article: https://bit.ly/3P9gxjk

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40:57

A Christmas Story (no, not that one)

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2022/12/13

Seth Andrews has written an original Christmas tale, which he shares after a short monologue (rant) about the holidays. Enjoy!

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37:53

The QAnon Rabbit Hole

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2022/12/06

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

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34:49

Are People Inherently Good?

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2022/11/29

In a candid monologue, Seth Andrews navigates some of humanity's worst and best, articulating the challenges and (hopefully) spreading some hope.

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31:37

The Phantom God: What Neuroscience Reveals about the...

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2022/11/22

Neuroscientist Dr. John Wathey joins us for a deep dive into belief and the brain. THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3UX5vzk

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8:37

The World's Most Dangerous Toys

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2022/11/18

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.

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60:38

You Are Evil and You Must Be Destroyed: Regaining our...

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2022/11/15

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

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74:20

Damn the Door Knockers: Porch Proselytizers and My...

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2022/11/08

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.

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