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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AS37: Debate with Blake Giunta
This week I have an apologist on for my second debate! Blake Giunta was a recent guest on Dogma Debate where he attempted to talk philosophy while 3 people completely rejected the very legitimacy of philosophy. I've promised him that won't happen here though! Blake's impressive website. Blake's twitter: @BlakeGiunta
AS36: Scientism, with Massimo Pigliucci, Part 2
In this episode we finish off the interview with the great Massimo Pigliucci. There's much more back and forth in this part, which was a lot of fun for me. We discuss Sam Harris and how exactly we make moral decisions. After that, I have a lot to say on the entire interview. I think …
AS35: Scientism, with Massimo Pigliucci
At long last, the interview with Massimo Pigliucci! First, we discuss a recent article by Massimo regarding Neil DeGrasse Tyson's dismissal and contempt for philosophy. This article can be found on his new "webzine" here: http://scientiasalon.wordpress.com/2014/05/12/neil-degrasse-tyson-and-the-value-of-philosophy/ Also, his twitter handle is @mpigliucci After that, we begin the discussion on scientism and the New Atheists. That …
AS34: Why I'm Not An Atheist, with Thomas Wells, Part 2
We continue the discussion with Thomas Wells. Wells has some concerns about the New Atheism movement. Are they too much like the religious? Are there better ways they should be going about getting their message out? Find out what this well-reasoned and well-spoken philosopher has to say! His article can be found here: http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2014/05/07/3999576.htm And …
AS33: Why I'm Not An Atheist, with Thomas Wells
In this episode, I have Thomas Wells on to talk about his article Why I'm Not An Atheist. Wells has some concerns about the New Atheism movement. Are they too much like the religious? Are there better ways they should be going about getting their message out? Find out what this well-reasoned and well-spoken philosopher …
AS32: Death Penalty with Jake Farr-Wharton, Part 2
In this episode I have part 2 of Jake Farr-Wharton on to discuss the death penalty. You can find him on Twitter @JakeFarrWharton and of course his podcast, The Imaginary Friends Show is on iTunes and elsewhere. After that I discuss a great comment left on the website by @SallyStrange regarding feminism and Greta Christina. …
AS31: Death Penalty with Jake Farr-Wharton, Part 1
In this episode, I do my longest Tommentary yet on the terrible situation in Nigeria. Can we finally blame religion for this one or is it still just geopolitics? Here are some links discussed: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/earth-insight/2014/may/09/behind-rise-nigeria-boko-haram-climate-disaster-peak-oil-depletion http://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/Climate_Change_Nigeria.pdf Then, I have the great friend of the show, Jake Farr-Wharton, on to discuss the death penalty. You can …
AS30: Debate with Elijiah T, Supreme Court Fail
We begin with part 2 of my debate with Elijiah T! You can find his blog here: http://hashtagapologetics.wordpress.com/ And on Twitter @elijiaht After that I give an analysis of the debate and what I was trying to accomplish. If anyone knows of other believers who are willing to have a discussion with an atheist, point …
AS29: Reaction to Reaction to Greta Christina, and Debate with Elijiah T
AS28 received a ton of feedback. So many people felt comfortable to confess their possible unpopular opinions, which I look at as a great accomplishment for the show. In a very long Tommentary, I talk about all the messages I received about the show, and make several points about feminism and atheism, again. Also, don't …
AS28: Misogyny in Atheism with Greta Christina
In this episode, I asked Greta Christina about the rift in atheism between feminists and for lack of a better term, anti-feminists. Greta provided a very sobering insight into the difficulty she and other women in atheism have faced. You can find Greta's blog here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/ And her book here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/2014/03/07/coming-out-atheist-ordering-info/ Then, I talk about …
AS27: Coming Out Atheist, with Greta Christina
This week's Tommentary is about what it even means to say we dislike or hate someone's beliefs but not them as a person. Is that possible? Is it honest? Then, joining us this week to talk about her new book is Greta Christina! You can find her blog here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/ And her book here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/2014/03/07/coming-out-atheist-ordering-info/ …
AS26: CJ Werleman and Noah Lugeons, Part 2
CJ, Noah and Thomas continue the discussion of CJ's contentious article about atheists and Islamic terrorism. Then, Thomas talks about a segment which was meant to debut in this episode but didn't. Because of that, he then introduces a replacement segment called "WTF Salon.com" or something like that. Article discussed: http://www.salon.com/2014/04/19/science_doesnt_disprove_god_where_richard_dawkins_and_new_atheists_go_wrong/ Also, for an exclusive, …
AS25: Are Atheists Ignorant About Islamic Terrorism? with CJ Werleman and Noah Lugeons
Thank you, amazing Patreon Patrons!!!! Then, another week of Tommentary, which was well received in it's debut. After that, Thomas has CJ Werleman and Noah Lugeons on to discuss CJ's contentious article "How Hatred of Islam Creates Strange Bedfellows of Christians and Atheists." Listeners who like Atheistically Speaking on Facebook will know that Thomas has some …
AS24: The Girl Who Asked the Question, with Tracey Moody
I've rolled out Patreon. Please visit www.patreon.com/atheist and contribute! You'll get immediate access to bonus content not available to non-patreons! This is part 2 with Tracey Moody. In this episode we discover that Tracey was THE one who asked the question "What, if anything, would change your mind?" at the Ham v Nye debate!! This …
AS23: Herding (Female) Atheists, with Tracey Moody
Thomas introduces a new segment called Weekly Tommentary. After that, special guest Tracey Moody comes on to tell a compelling story about her experiences trying to start a female atheist group in Tennessee.