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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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 …
AS186: Skepticrat Noah Lugeons!
One of my absolute favorites is back to talk politics! Best wishes also to Heath and his family, I would have loved to have both the guys on for this one but Noah and I soldiered on with a great show about the election. We broke down the debates, talked about different candidates, and just …
AS185: Tommentary Tuesday Monday Sunday
I guess that's slightly shorter… Alright another few topics in need of some Tommentarying this week! I had so much feedback from last week, thanks to all of you! This week I've got a clip from William Lane Craig's podcast to dissect, as well as a Sam Harris clip. Then, I talk about some of …
AS184: Jake Farr-Wharton On 23andMe
Joining me today is someone you may be surprised to learn is somewhat an expert in the field of genetic testing, Jake Farr-Wharton! 23andMe has started operating again in the US in certain capacities, after having been shut down by the FDA. While you might think this is a good thing, Jake has some concerns …
AS183: Tommentary Tuesday, Except It's Monday
….and is usually released on Sunday nights. That's my new super catchy slogan for what is now going to be every Monday episode! That's right, slightly new format for the show, and you'll be able to expect it on every Monday now! I'm very excited for the change and I think it will make for …
AS182: Portable Atheist, George Eliot
Since I went two months without it, we're doing back to back Portable Atheists. And with this one, we're in for a treat! George Eliot, AKA Mary Ann Evans, was an absolutely brilliant writer. Contrasting this with the confusion that was Marx has been interesting. The essay we're reading today is an absolute verbal ass …
AS181: Portable Atheist: Karl Marx on Religion
It has been a few months since the last portable atheist, and this one's a weird one. Today's reading is the essay which features the famous quote "Religion is the opium of the people." What did Marx really mean by that quote? Hitchens, among others, has always said that people misinterpret those words. Find out …
AS180: Anti-Science In Canada
Joining me this week is a scientist from Canada who goes by the name Krakus. @DrVarsovian on Twitter. He's here to talk about anti-science attitudes and politics in Canada. Did you think the US had it bad with our religious right wing? Well, turns out America's hat is not doing too much better… find out …
AS179: Tommentary: 2nd Amendment Needs To Go; Blaming Atheism for Atheist Killers
Yeah I decided to just try to pack it all into the title…. Here's a link to an article I discuss: http://freethoughtblogs.com/ashleymiller/2015/10/02/atheist-tribalism-poisons-everything/ Is atheism at all culpable for atheist shooters? If we say no, are we being hypocritical when we blame Islam for terrorism? I think I have a pretty good answer. Also, politicizing tragedies is …
AS178: Tyler Vela on Interpreting the Bible, Part 2
More challenges from Tyler Vela on how me and other atheists are reading and interpreting the bible. Am I doing it all wrong or is Tyler simply trying to deflect my biblical criticism? Better listen to find out.
AS177: Tyler Vela on Interpreting the Bible
I've got a great episode for you, but first, I want to inform anyone who hasn't heard about the Patreon hack. I explain in the first 5 minutes. Here's a url you can use to see if you are affected: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Alright, now that that's over with.. Tyler Vela joins us this week because he is …
AS176: Justin Schieber vs Robert Johnson, Part 2
The first ever Atheistically Speaking live debate, part 2! Thanks so much to those who participated! If you'd prefer to watch the debate, you can definitely do so by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63XGMDVsNVg Or you can listen to the podcast version which has slightly better audio.
AS175: Justin Schieber vs Robert Johnson, Part 1
The first ever Atheistically Speaking live debate! Thanks so much to those who participated! If you'd prefer to watch the debate, you can definitely do so by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63XGMDVsNVg Or you can listen to the podcast version which has slightly better audio.
AS174: Ryan Bell, Part 2
More with the incredibly engaging and interesting Ryan Bell! Last reminder, watch the live debate between Justin Schieber and Robert Johnson! This Saturday, noon Pacific time! https://plus.google.com/events/cu24d10qirl4m53vsl3f3o7htf4?authkey=CIft9qSSnNS-8QE
AS173: An Interview with Ryan Bell
This was a really really good interview.I mean it. I know Ryan has been making the rounds lately due to his new project, Life After God, but I've wanted to have Ryan on the show for quite a while to just talk about his life experiences. And he did not disappoint! So while you may have heard …