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I Was a Megachurch Pastor (with Dr. Todd Phillips)
3 november 2026 · 49 min
Dr. Todd Phillips was once all-in as an evangelical megachurch pastor. Then the doubts crept in, and everything changed. He joins us to tell his story. Lees meer
DECON/RECON
Todd's YouTubeVIDEO of this conversation
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Jailed for a T-Shirt
30 oktober 2026 · 25 min
Ibtissame "Betty" Lachgar committed the "sin" of blasphemy. The Moroccan government imprisoned her. A health crisis may kill her if medical treatment isn't soon provided. By downloading a 69-cent song, we might actually save her life. Lees meer
LINK TO PRE-ORDER
VIDEO of this conversation
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Do You Have an Irrational Fear?
27 oktober 2026 · 58 min
A fun "spooky season" show about our quirky phobias. Enjoy! Lees meer
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Humanism in the U.S. and the U.K. (with Andrew Copson)
23 oktober 2026 · 31 min
Andrew Copson is the Chief Executive of Humanists UK. He joined Seth Andrews to talk about humanism in his part of the world...and Britain's perceptions of Trump's America. Lees meer
https://humanists.uk/
VIDEO of this interview
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Ghost Stories 2026
20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
It's our annual October tradition...a chance to suspend (some) disbelief and get into the Halloween spirit. Lees meer
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The United States of Insanity (with Aron Ra)
16 oktober 2026 · 31 min
At a recent event in Fort Worth, Texas, activist and educator Aron Ra spoke directly about the dangerous rise of the Christian right, and the need for moral people to stand against it. Lees meer
VIDEO of the speech
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Should Capital Punishment Be Put to Death?
13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
After the botched execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike, we're again having the conversation about crime, justice, and the death penalty. What's your take? Lees meer
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The United States is Not a Christian Nation
9 oktober 2026 · 23 min
At a recent event in Fort Worth, Texas, Seth Andrews explained why the "Christian nation" and "Judeo-Christian values" narrative is fiction, and he brought receipts. Lees meer
VIDEO of the speech
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When Movies Screw Up the Science
6 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 21 min
It's fun to suspend disbelief and go on a fantastic film journey, but sometimes Hollywood stretches the science so far that it breaks our brains. Lees meer
This fun and informative show features the voices of several scientists eager to chat about the movies that make them wince, and we'll list some films that actually make scientific sense. Enjoy!
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The Unholy Trinity Reunion
29 september 2026 · 2 uur 39 min
On August 29th, 2026, Matt Dillahunty, Aron Ra, and Seth Andrews reunited on stage for a three-hour event in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the audio from that sold-out show. Lees meer
VIDEO
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They Go Low, We Go High? (with Cecil Cicirello)
25 september 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Here's a re-broadcast of a recent Cognitive Dissonance show where Seth filled the co-host seat for a hospitalized Tom Curry. Lees meer
VIDEO of this discussion
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The Making of an American Caesar (with Dr. Brad Onishi)
22 september 2026 · 48 min
Dr. Brad Onishi has done an impressive deep dive into the evangelical kingmaking machine. He joined Seth to talk about his new book on MAGA's messiah. Lees meer
VIDEO of this conversation
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The Idol of Rot (a 10-minute reading)
18 september 2026 · 10 min
In this ten-minute reading, a Substack account called Fear and Loathing: Closer to the Edge describes Trump's America in stark language. Listen and decide if this depiction is fair or unfair. Lees meer
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Go Fact Yourself: "Skeptics" Aren't Immune to Fake News
15 september 2026 · 1 uur
Seth Andrews addresses an often unpopular reality: We're all human, and humans can be fooled. Check out some examples of popular links and memes (shared by progressives and atheists) that aren't tethered to sources or are outright lies. Lees meer
VIDEO of this speech.
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The Elevator Metaphor: Portrait of American Idiots
10 september 2026 · 1 uur
Seth attempts to describe the human anchors around our cultural neck. Plus your calls. Lees meer
The West Point article
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EPISODE #900
8 september 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
This week marks a milestone: 900 shows! Hop into the way-back machine as Seth plays selected clips from various shows over sixteen years. Lees meer
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Dolly Parton: Christian Humanist (A Tribute by Matt Dillahunty)
3 september 2026 · 20 min
The world recently lost an icon, and many are only now learning about the humanitarian work which defined most of Dolly Parton's 80 year life. At the recent Unholy Trinity Reunion event in Fort Worth, atheist activist Matt Dillahunty paid tribute. Lees meer
VIDEO of Matt's tribute
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RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel)
1 september 2026 · 54 min
Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist. Lees meer
SPEECH VIDEO
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Bad Advice and BS: Life Counsel You Shouldn't Take (with Seth Andrews)
29 augustus 2026 · 28 min
How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? On July 11th, Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati. Lees meer
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Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist
27 augustus 2026 · 29 min
Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this 30-minute presentation, he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God. Lees meer
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Plane Annoying: Street Preachers in the Sky
25 augustus 2026 · 35 min
Jesus freak Whitney Lynn recently held Alaska Airlines passengers hostage to her sermon and got kicked off of the flight. How do we approach street (and sky) evangelists who can't keep their beliefs to themselves? Lees meer
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The Earth is Flat and Bill Clinton is the AntiChrist (with Susan Huckle)
18 augustus 2026 · 52 min
Actor and author Susan Huckle was raised in a highly religious home filled with conspiracy theories. She has written a book about her childhood and her journey into rationalism. Lees meer
VIDEO of this conversation
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Not-So-Great Debates: Christian Callers Attempt to Prove God
14 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
It's another bonus porcast...this one comprised of several religious callers from The Line's Sunday Shows. As these armchair apologists attempt to prove God, they reveal great reasons for being skeptical. Lees meer
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Toxic Empathy?
11 augustus 2026 · 45 min
Influencers like Elon Musk, Gad Saad, and Allie Beth Stuckey are warning that progressives have taken the idea of empathy too far. Sadly, this is a popular narrative for millions of people. Lees meer
Dr. Zaki's Tedx Talk
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Goodness Doesn't Need a God
7 augustus 2026 · 52 min
A few weeks ago, James Hodgson of the Humanism Now podcast invited Seth Andrews for a chat. It was an enjoyable conversation about doing the right things "for goodness' sake." Lees meer
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Seth Andrews and Noah Lugeons: Live in Cincinnati!
4 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 25 min
On July 11th, 2026, two activists took the stage for 2.5 hours of humor and humanism. The full house had a great time, and you will as well. Lees meer
VIDEO
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The Odyssey and Kakistocracy
28 juli 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
A "woke" movie has riled the Right Wing! We talk about "The Odyssey" and much more. Lees meer
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That's Just Insulting: My Chat with an Ark Encounter Evangelist
21 juli 2026 · 57 min
During the July 12th, 2026 protest at the entrance of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Seth Andrews had a discussion/debate with an Ark apologist. Seth describes the exchange, dismantles the Noah myth, and plays a fiercely-delivered speech by a Noah from the skeptic community. Lees meer
Noah Lugeons speech
Facebook thread
Creation Museum video
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Clearly Written by Boys: A Woman's Guide to the Bible
14 juli 2026 · 46 min
Co-authors Karis Burkowski and David Fitzgerald have taken a deep dive into the Bible's tragic attitudes about women. We discuss the project and the "Good Book" that subjugates and silences based on gender. Lees meer
THE BOOK
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The Cat, the Candle, and F@#K Alzheimer's
7 juli 2026 · 2 uur 19 min
Seth's monologue deals with subjects both light and heavy. Plus plenty of listener calls in this longer-length episode. Lees meer
VIDEO
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A Flag on Fire: The United States Turns 250
4 juli 2026 · 38 min
On this Fourth of July, Americans are divided on the stars and stripes, the word "patriotism," and the idea of national pride. Lees meer
In light of our national crisis at the 250 marker, Seth shares an article by Dr. Kristin Du Mez and the words of the late civil rights icon Frederick Douglass.
VIDEO: "What do the Slave is the Fourth of July"
NBC article about the flag.
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"I'm Farting Carrots:" Misheard Lyrics and the Mind
30 juni 2026 · 45 min
Why do our brains sometimes misinterpret song lyrics, and what can brain science tell us about human pattern-seeking? In this (fun!) show filled with familiar song clips, we get musical and mental. Lees meer
New Yorker Article
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Gospel of Lies (with Promise Backlund)
23 juni 2026 · 55 min
Exvangelical Promise Backlund lived in a world of lies. She wants the world to know why it happened, and how people might avoid or recover from it. Lees meer
GOSPEL OF LIES book
VIDEO of this interview
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MAGA, Masculinity, and the Turning Point Tradwives
19 juni 2026 · 1 uur 33 min
Lots to talk about in this bonus show, including toxic masculinity, Pete's flu fumble, Turning Point USA's anti-woman women, and the "cultural Christianity" of Richard Dawkins. Lees meer
VIDEO of this stream
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The Theory of Stupidity
16 juni 2026 · 59 min
Mid-twentieth century theologian and philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer claimed that stupidity is more dangerous than evil. Can that claim be applied to MAGA? Lees meer
Dame Magazine: The Four Ideas That Explain America's Democratic Crisis
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Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus
9 juni 2026 · 38 min
At the 2026 "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States. Lees meer
SPEECH VIDEO
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The Bird is the Word
5 juni 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
This bonus show is a wild ride. Seth tells the story of a magical backyard visitor, plus we talk about Pride month, immigration, AI, and the wacky Christian claim that God honors women. Lees meer
YouTube video of this stream
Pastor Burleson's defense of women
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Are Atheists Less Moral? (with Dr. Phil Zuckerman)
2 juni 2026 · 52 min
Sociologist and secular studies professor Dr. Phil Zuckerman recently spoke about secular morality at Calgary's We Can Reason conference, and his data would surprise many Christians. Lees meer
SPEECH VIDEO
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Things Have Gotten out of Hand
29 mei 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Seth has a broken finger and a sob story. Plus...he answers audience chat questions in this bonus broadcast. Lees meer
VIDEO
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MAXIMUM DAMAGE: Christian Films, Games, and Claims Which Demand an Apology
26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
The legendary reviewer of Christian movies and video games Noah Lugeons joins Seth Andrews to talk about the best of the worst, religion, addiction, and America's slide into madness. Lees meer
VIDEO of this conversation
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Great! Another Creationist "Science" Book (a breakdown by Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz)
22 mei 2026 · 34 min
Ethicist and educator Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz survived 600 pages of the new apologetics book, "God: The Science, The Evidence," and he joins the show to talk about it. Lees meer
The Skeptic UK review
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Morality, 'Murica, and Maple MAGA
19 mei 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
This week's podcast tackles everything from Canada's MAGA to the Evil Oreo, with plenty of listener calls. Lees meer
Seth's Substack article on "The World's Emptiest Man"
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A Divine Encounter with ChristGPT
12 mei 2026 · 40 min
There's an abundance of new AI apps which present Jesus, Buddha, and other characters in ChatGPT-style interfaces. But how does artificial intelligence jive with a "risen Christ?" Lees meer
Video of Seth playing the game
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Want to Defeat Trump? Attack Attack Attack! (with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)
5 mei 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Political scientist and strategist Dr. Rachel Bitecofer has thoughts about why the Left loses and how pro-democracy advocates could win at the midterms and in 2028. Lees meer
VIDEO of this discussion
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Dinner Theater?
26 april 2026 · 59 min
This show was written, produced, and queued BEFORE the chaos at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner, but it was about the dinner, the press, and a recent series of appearances by Pete Buttigieg.I've revised the first segment with updated commentary, but the rest of the show is airing as scheduled, with the caveat that all comments after the 14-minute mark were made pre-incident. Lees meer
I appreciate your patience, and I hope the show remains relevant for you.
The Pete Buttigieg town hall event in Tulsa
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Shame-Sex Attraction: The Laws and Lies of "Conversion Therapy"
21 april 2026 · 46 min
Dr. Lucas Wilson has done a lot of writing and speaking about the unscientific and often dangerous practice of "conversion therapy." He joins us to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the matter, as well as a new book featuring survivor stories. Lees meer
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Seculars Make Bill O'Reilly Sad (with Phil Zuckerman)
14 april 2026 · 56 min
Recently, secular studies professor and sociologist Dr. Phil Zuckerman appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show to talk about the rise of the non-religious in the United States. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about that talk. Lees meer
Video of this conversation
The O'Reilly interview
Phil Zuckerman
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The Archaeologist, Atlantis, & the Aliens (with Dr. Flint Dibble)
7 april 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Archaeologist Dr. Flint Dibble recently made big waves on the Joe Rogan podcast, but more importantly, he's been a terrific debunker and science educator on his own platforms. Lees meer
VIDEO of this conversation
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Bribes, Billionaires, and Bari Weiss
31 maart 2026 · 55 min
The new editor-in-chief at CBS News is suspiciously tied to Trump cronies. How objective is Bari Weiss, and how have the oligarchs manipulated our media? Lees meer
LINKS
Verge article
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I Can't Love without God (an ex-atheist argues badly)
24 maart 2026 · 46 min
Professed ex-atheist Christopher Beha has written that falling in love was his ticket back to God. Seth examines this claim and reads some other interesting articles of the week. Lees meer
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