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Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it's a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.
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Dec 10, 2015 • 46min
AS196: Tommentary on Tump, Eli Bosnick Followup
I've got a couple Tommentary items to talk about that I promise aren't trigger warning or safe space related… But then after that I go into the Eli Bosnick adventures both Cog Dis and I have had. I did a lot more research into the fact claims and came out in a pretty different place … Continue reading AS196: Tommentary on Tump, Eli Bosnick Followup → The post AS196: Tommentary on Tump, Eli Bosnick Followup appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Dec 7, 2015 • 48min
AS195: Eli Bosnick, Part 2
The funniest man on the planet is back for part 2 to talk about SJW issues further. Be sure to let me know your opinions on this episode, because I think these issues are important and controversial. I'll be addressing your comments in the next Tommentary. Some links Eli referenced: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/11/02/students-accuse-yale-sae-fraternity-brothers-of-having-a-white-girls-only-policy-at-their-party/ http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/12/opinions/kohn-yale-protests/ http://www.sae.net/oklahoma The post AS195: Eli Bosnick, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Dec 3, 2015 • 50min
AS194: Eli Bosnick On Safe Spaces
The funniest man on the planet is here to talk about something not funny. Safe spaces, trigger warnings, and is the secular community targeting the wrong thing when we speak out against shrieking 19 year olds at Yale. Eli holds a very passionate position on this and we have a good discussion on it. Here … Continue reading AS194: Eli Bosnick On Safe Spaces → The post AS194: Eli Bosnick On Safe Spaces appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Nov 30, 2015 • 39min
AS193: Abortion and Christian Terrorism
I'm back to my Tommentarying ways with some thoughts on the abortion clinic shooting. Is it Christian terrorism? Is Christianity just as responsible for the shooting as Islam is for Islamic terrorism? Find out my thoughts and be sure to share yours if you disagree. Or maybe if you agree! The post AS193: Abortion and Christian Terrorism appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Nov 26, 2015 • 51min
AS192: Everybody Is Wrong About God, Part 2
We're back for the second installment with James Lindsay, discussing his new book, Everybody Is Wrong About God. The book can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Is-Wrong-About-God/dp/1634310365 Part 2 starts with a question on whether or not atheist vs theist debates should be a thing of the past, in light of James' observations on the nature of god. … Continue reading AS192: Everybody Is Wrong About God, Part 2 → The post AS192: Everybody Is Wrong About God, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Nov 23, 2015 • 48min
AS191: Everybody Is Wrong About God, with James Lindsay
This is an interview that has been months in the making. James Lindsay is here to talk about his exciting new book, Everybody Is Wrong About God, which you can find here: http://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Is-Wrong-About-God/dp/1634310365 James was kind enough to send me an advance copy, so I was very prepared to talk about the fascinating thesis expressed in … Continue reading AS191: Everybody Is Wrong About God, with James Lindsay → The post AS191: Everybody Is Wrong About God, with James Lindsay appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Nov 19, 2015 • 48min
AS190: Scientology with Chris Shelton
This week I'm joined again by the great Chris Shelton! Chris appeared on the show some months back to discuss his 27 years of working for the Church of Scientology! I definitely recommend checking those episodes out if you weren't a listener at the time. He's here for an update on the goings on of … Continue reading AS190: Scientology with Chris Shelton → The post AS190: Scientology with Chris Shelton appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Nov 16, 2015 • 40min
AS189: Paris and Beirut Attacks
Well, I wasn't about to ignore this major event that everyone is talking about. I offer my opinion on some of the reactions people are having, from the far right to the far left. As usual, find out why everyone is wrong! (Maybe.) The post AS189: Paris and Beirut Attacks appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Nov 12, 2015 • 42min
AS188: More Transgender Discussion with Fiona
In this second installment with Fiona, we debate a bit about what the rules should be for transgender kids or kids who begin identifying as another gender in high school, and request full use of shower/locker rooms. This is a real case that happened recently and the result was that even a separate changing area within … Continue reading AS188: More Transgender Discussion with Fiona → The post AS188: More Transgender Discussion with Fiona appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Nov 9, 2015 • 47min
AS187: On Being Transgender, with Fiona
This week I'm joined by Fiona to talk about her life as a transgender person. Fiona came out within the past year and has had to overcome a lot of challenges along the way. Fiona talks about how people have reacted, or not reacted, and also how every day things like using a public restroom … Continue reading AS187: On Being Transgender, with Fiona → The post AS187: On Being Transgender, with Fiona appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.


