Serious Inquiries Only
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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AS277: Tommentary on the Harris-Buress Trainwreck, Kaepernick and More
It's Tommentary time! I've got a few brief thoughts on the Sam Harris Hannibal Buress conversation that went off the rails a bit. After that I offer some brief thoughts on some general themes of the overwhelming number of comments I got about the Smalley episode. Then, an impassioned talk about the Kaepernick controversy. That's …
AS276: Jesus Mythicism, with Tim O'Neill, Part 2
Tim is back with much, much more on the case for why Jesus was a historical figure! Tim blogs about history here. Here's an article that I used to try to grill Tim a bit on the counter arguments, for your reference. Here's the post he specifically mentioned responding to Carrier's paper.
AS275: Did Jesus Exist? With Tim O'Neill
Joining me for a second appearance is Tim O'Neill! Tim blogs about history here. After Tim's very successful first appearance on the show, many listeners asked for a follow up on Mythicism and Tim was nice enough to oblige! Here's an article that I used to try to grill Tim a bit on the counter arguments, …
AS274: David Smalley of Dogma Debate and Andrew Torrez
Listeners will know I've been very critical of a particular exchange David had with Andrew, so I feel absolutely obligated to give David the chance to come on the show to provide his point of view. The result is an unedited conversation between the 3 of us. Andrew and I did some commentary afterward on …
AS273: The Marketplace of Ideas, with Peter Coffin
Here's part 2 of my discussion with Peter Coffin! In this one, we finish up talking free speech and then wade into the topic of his second mini doc. This one is about what created Trump and Peter's opinion on the marketplace of ideas. Free Speech Video Trump Marketplace of Ideas Video
AS272: Comedian, Satirist, Weirdo… Peter Coffin
Joining me for an extensive and wide ranging interview is comedian, youtuber, and satirist Peter Coffin! Peter has been making high quality and thought provoking mini documentaries on youtube recently, which you can find here. The first we discuss is a video that reflects on free speech and whether or not unfettered free speech is possible. …
AS271: Living Up To Smalley's Message
I've gotten quite a few requests that I comment on David Smalley's debate with PZ Meyers, so in today's episode I do just that. Smalley has a message of putting aside our petty differences in service of the atheism movement as a whole. Find the Patheos article here. Find out my take on his post …
AS270: Rondale and Jabari, Part 2
We've got even more of the great discussion between Rondale and Jabari. This time we talk about, in addition to other things, racism as a term and how it is being defined. We also briefly discuss the Ellen Usain Bolt picture and whether or not the pushback was warranted or productive.
AS269: Rondale and Jabari on Black Lives Matter
This week I'm very excited to bring you a discussion between Rondale and Jabari, two black atheists who have differing views on Black Lives Matter and on race in America in general. I also interject a question and comment here and there to keep discussion going as well. I want to give a HUGE thank …
AS268: Tommentary: Is BLM Trash? Is Ellen Racist?
It's been so long since I've been able to do some Tommentarying! I've had so many great interviews lately, but today is a chance for me to get my thoughts out on a few issues buzzing around. Rubin has gone even further off the deep end in my opinion, with a climate change denier guest and …
AS267: Just How Close Was Al Gore to Being President?
Andrew Torrez is here to tell you, he was REALLY REALLY close. Andrew takes us through the background politically and through was he views as some mistakes the campaign made that cost Gore the election and maybe America, dearly. Andrew also takes us through the legal intricacies and implications of the election and Bush v. …
AS266: Was Richard Carrier Wrong About Evo Psych?
Here's part 2 with Lindsey and her defense of evolutionary psychology against the incredibly critical attack featured on this show several months back. We get into even more interesting territory!
AS265: A Defense of Evolutionary Psychology
Some time ago, I had Richard Carrier on to discuss an article he wrote that harshly criticized Evolutionary Psychology as a pseudo-science. Well, at long last, we now get a chance to hear from the other side! Joining me is someone with deep knowledge of the field. A listener named Lindsey! She shares her credentials in …
AS264: Sarah Haider, Part 2
Sarah is back for more! In this episode we discuss her talk for the AHA that went viral, and we debate about whether or not the left is to blame for Trump.
AS263: Sarah Haider
Joining me this week is Sarah Haider! Sarah is someone I've wanted to have on the show for quite a while. You likely saw her talk on YouTube to the AHA which went viral and became quite a sensation in the atheist community. Sarah also co-founded an organization called Ex-Muslims of North America! In part 1, …