Our guest this week is attorney Andrew Torrez, co-host of Opening Arguments Podcast! Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/patorrezlaw Opening Arguments Podcast: http://patreon.com/law Tinker Crate- save 40% by using code CHEER40: http://bit.ly/TinkerCrateTSE Become a patron at: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast WWLtI:Thomas the Dank Engine: http://facebo…

Our guest is James Ball, journalist at BuzzFeed UK, & author of “Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World” His book: http://amzn.to/2k0mGDU On Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesrbuk WATCH NAT'S FILM: http://sciencemomsdoc.com GOTW: ILMATAR Tinker Crate- save 40% by using code CHEER40: http://bit.ly/TinkerCrateTSE Become a patron at: http://patr…

This week, we're doing a throwback to episode 021 with a #RadRewind of our interview with Dr. Lawrence Krauss! Dr. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist, who currently works as a Foundation Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and Physics Department, and Inaugural Director of the Origins Project at Arizona State…

Episode 072! We talkde to Andrew Seidel (for the fourth time!) about the importance of the Johnson Amendment and how to #MakeTheJohnsonAmendmentSexyAgain! Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewLSeidel Andrew on FB: https://facebook.com/AndrewLSeidel FFRF: https://facebook.com/4ffrf Get an ad-free version of the show, and early access to ever…

Episode 071! This week, it's just us. We talk about a lot of things, including harassment, cyberstalking, and social justice that's surrounded Dan, Natalie, and others over the past year, that seemed to spike in intensity subsequent to us making the radical suggestion in episode 035 that you probably shouldn't punch people due to ideological reason…

Episode 070! Jenny Splitter writes about parenting, science, health, and food for Slate, Salon, Parents, Refinery29 and other outlets, and is featured in the documentary Science Moms! http://jennysplitter.com https://twitter.com/jennysplitter Get an ad-free version of the show by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/15066893 Or, shop…

In this episode, Natalie talks to Ron Miscavige about his escape from the Church of Scientology after over 4 decades as a member. We, along with our fellow podcasters from The League of Nerds, are putting a call out to our listeners to help fund our friend Dr. Chad Hayes’ trip to a conference of quacks (Mercola! Wakefield!) in Florida. (Note: Extra…

This week, we talked to Justin Schieber and Ben Watkins of the Real Atheology Podcast about the philosophy behind one of our favorite TV shows ever, Rick and Morty! Full archive: http://ScienceEnthusiastPodcast.com Real Atheology: http://realatheology.wordpress.com & http://patreon.com/RealAtheology Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBHMy2B…

Tonight’s episode of The Science Enthusiast podcast is brought to you by the need for the CDC to be allowed to actually research gun violence. Because we just experienced the worst mass shooting in the United States. And because of the state of things, I almost typed “so far” at the end of the previous sentence, as if there’s inevitably going to be…

We welcomed one our favorite people in the Twitterverse, Mary Mangan, to the show to discuss science activism in the age of Trump. Quote of the Week: "Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception." (Carl Sagan) Relevant Links: Mary Mangan on Twitter Why We Love the Internet: Terribly Weird Fashion Note: This interview was recorded on May 31, a…

We welcomed Thomas Smith to the show, and discussed skepticism, Mythcon, and who's deserving of platforms. Plus, we tell a new God of the Week story, and finish off by talking about the radness of Eli Bosnick. Like what we're doing? Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tSEpodcast Other relevant links: Embrace the Void: https://www.f…

On this week's episode, we talked to Sean Fracek (Co-Founder) and Brian Edward (Director) of Mythicist Milwaukee, specifically regarding the controversy around one of their guests, Sargon of Akkad. Check out more about the conference at: http://www.mythicistmilwaukee.com Become a patron and get access to our wrap-up conversation with this week's gu…

This week for The Science Enthusiast Podcast: Dr. Michael Shermer! But before that, you should donate to Foundation Beyond Belief (http://foundationbeyondbelief.org) to aid the Hurricane Harvey relief effort. Relevant links: https://twitter.com/michaelshermer https://skeptic.com/reading_room/conceptual-penis-social-contruct-sokal-style-hoax-on-gend…

tSE 062 with guest, Armin Navabi of Atheist Republic and Secular Jihadists of the Middle Relevant links: Dickwhistle pastor - http://bit.ly/2wiDyLk GoTW - http://bit.ly/2waYcMC http://www.atheistrepublic.com/blogs/armin-navabi https://twitter.com/ArminNavabi/status/854368619857195008 http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/08/06/a-picture…

Sponsor: http://bit.ly/2wqn2Vo Guest: Jessica Bluemke Greiff of Friendly Atheist Podcast! http://friendlyatheistpodcast.com https://etsy.com/shop/BitchesGetStitchDone Support the show and get early access to an ad-free version at: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast! WWLTI: https://facebook.com/wholesomememers QoTW: “There is no such thing as a weird hum…

We talked about skeptics and atheists in popular culture LIVE from the Gateway to Reason 2017 conference! Follow David G and check out his new book, 'No Sacred Cows'! http://davidgmcafee.com https://twitter.com/DavidGMcAfee https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavidGMcAfee Thank you to our incredible patrons for continuing to support our work! We get to …

We talk about Christians who are butthurt over butt stuff, then to former Scientologist Chris Shelton (http://mncriticalthinking.com & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF326xyA0QHI7Z5xAwKQDJg) about his experience in the 'Church of Scientoogy,' then close out the show discussing the... pastor? Facebook personality? Something? That is Joshua Feuerst…

We talked to a an audience comprised (generally) of non-skeptics about what skepticism is, then gave some examples of scientists and skeptics in pop culture, such as our 'god' of the week ('Doubting Thomas'), and also Dr. House, RIck (and Morty!), Andrew Ryan (from Bioshock), Batman/Iron Man, and more! Support the show: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcas…

Sponsor: Hobby Lobby (http://bit.ly/2tBYiuX) YOU can sponsor the show at http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast! God of the Week: Erebus! Guest: Callie Wright! We talked about Callie's backstory and the importance of of storytelling in atheist activism, LGBT activism, and science communication. https://twitter.com/gaytheistcallie https://patreon.com/thegayt…

Intro- Reza Aslan/NECSS recap (YOU can sponsor the show on Patreon!) GoTW - Eros! Interview - Jon Stewart! jonsleeper.wordpress.com Failure of AA the-sinclair-method.com aabeyondbelief.org aaagnostica.org Why we love the internet- Indy PopCon (Our first-ever live show!) QoTW - That is the way to learn the most, that when you are doing something wit…

Sponsor: Reza Aslan! (YOU can sponsor the show at http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast JUST LIKE: All 3 Michaels, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Magnus, Savhannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue!) GoTW: God: Old Testy version. Interview: The Arkaversary with Jim Helton (of Tri-State Freethinkers/American Atheists) & our favorite FFRF attorney, Andr…

Sponsor: Global warming! http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40339730 (YOU can sponsor the show at http://bit.ly/tSEpodcast JUST LIKE: All 3 Michaels, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Magnus, Savhannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue!) GoTW: Guest co-host Hira Shabbir (https://twitter.com/hirashab) talks about Muhammad and her pilgrimage e…

Sponsor: Fried chicken pizza (http://bit.ly/2skwzfP) or... A chiropractor (http://bit.ly/2rArl2g) (YOU can sponsor the show- be a patron at http://bit.ly/tSEpodcast JUST LIKE: All three Michaels, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Magnus, Savhannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue!) GoTW: Whatever this (http://bit.ly/2tc2n6z) post is Interview: D…

Sponsor:Covfefe? (YOU can sponsor the show on patreon at http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast!) God of the week: Sarumon? Interview: Sarah Lohman, author of the blog Four Pounds Flour and of the book Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine. Follow Sarah as @FourPoundsFlour! Why we love the internet: Mel Rice of the #NormalizeAtheism campaign! …

The Science Enthusiast Podcast! Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Blue Apron! Except not. But really: Our K…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast! Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Our patrons (Trevor, Michael, Alice, Mich…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:The Maplewood, Missouri Department of Tour…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Muddy jeans that aren’t muddy but might be…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Alex Jones! http://www.sfgate.com/news/art…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor: Anyone but Pepsi Or United Airlines. Or S…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor: Our friend Vance! (YOU can sponsor the sh…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Ken Ham. Because Ken Ham. Here’s a link to…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Clear knee mom jeans because it’s a real f…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast! Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube at http://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:iPhones and healthcare, because they’re …

The Science Enthusiast Podcast! Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube at http://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor: (You can also support the show at no co…

The Science Enthusiast Podcast! Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Check out the liveYouTubevideos of the show:http://youtu.be/KUlNp86iegc&http://youtu.be/1KzTFfCQwZ Sponsor:Tucker Car…

Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Sponsor: Labia lipstick: shove it in your cunt! God of the week:El! Interview: Orthodox Jewish rabbis require women to show them their panties. Today in, “what the actual fuck,” we bring you this story, told by the woman to whom it happened - Katia Areyah. Her art…

Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Watch us LIVE on YouTube for parts of the podcast:https://youtu.be/cFtz_qMsE2A(with Miles) andhttps://youtu.be/s3v7kcfqAso(intro/GoTW/extended outtake)! Sponsor:Fuck it. God of the week:A god who is into mouth cum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atum) Interview: Ju…

Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Check out the patron-only LIVE record session we did on YouTube at https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-only-8011604! Sponsor: Nazi punching: the secular equivalent of 'thoughts and prayers.' God of the week: Ishtar: Mesopotamian War Goddess Interview: Matthew Fac…

Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Check out the patron-only LIVE record session we did on YouTube at https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-035-live-7939724! (Dan titled it wrong, we promise this is really episode 036...) This week's sponsor: Rudy Guiliani. He's half village idiot, half person-who-…

Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login toaccess this episode's bonus-level content! This week's sponsor:Pepe. #TakeBackPepe Topic: Nazis and their punchability relative to being a decent human being. Quote of the Week: “Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explor…

tSE 034 - Cara Santa Maria, Science Communicator, Co-Host of Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe! Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login toaccess this episode's bonus-level content! This week's sponsor:Andrew Wakefield! You remember all those times when you wanted to commit genocide against children,…

tSE 033 - Dal, the owner of @TakeThatDarwin on Twitter! Be like James, James, Alice, the four Michaels, Kris, Sarah, Janet, Amanda, Astrid, Andrew, and Trevor! Become a patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast! Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! This week…

tSE 032 - James Williams and Buck Mulligan talk about... Cannibalism Be like James, James, Alice, the *four* Michaels, Kris, Sarah, Janet, Amanda, Astrid, Andrew, Susan, and Trevor! Become a patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast! Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus-le…

tSE 031 - Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, Founder of the Global Secular Humanist Movement Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! God of the week: Aphrodite Interview:Faisal Saeed Al Mutar! This evening we are thrilled to be joined by Faisal Saeed Al Mutar. Fai…

tSE 030 - Dentist and Skeptic, Shaun Sellars! Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Sponsor: Electoral College for failing to do the one thing they were designed for. Interview: Shaun Sellars! This afternoon, we are thrilled to be joined by dentist, …

tSE 029 - Activist and Author, Matthew O'Neil! Be like James, James, Alice, the *four* Michaels, Kris, Sarah, Janet, Amanda, Astrid, Andrew, Susan, and Trevor! Become a patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast! Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Interview…

Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Be like James, James, Alice, the *four* Michaels, Kris, Sarah, Janet, Amanda, Astrid, Andrew, Susan, and Trevor!Become a patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast to gain early access to uncut interviews, help guide the show content, and join our patron-only Facebook group…

tSE 027 - Former Naturopath Britt Hermes! Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! God of the week: Plutus: Greek god of wealth Interview: Britt Hermes! Britt is a former naturopathic doctor who now works tirelessly to raise awareness of the dangers of …

tSE 026 - Skeptic & YouTuber, C0nc0rdance! Hosts: Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! God of the week: Ra! Interview: C0nc0rdance!Tonight we are thrilled to be joined by Concordance, the brains and voice behind his self-titled YouTube channel. Thanks to t…