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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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Episodes

AS22: Unholy Matrimony, with Tom and Cecil (Part 2)

Tom Cecil and Thomas talk about Cecil's marriage with a believer, as well as the normal plethora of tangents and sidetracks.

Apr 10, 2014 · 44 min · With Thomas Smith

AS21: When Cognitive Met Dissonance, with Tom and Cecil (Part 1)

Special guests Tom and Cecil from Cognitive Dissonance! The three discuss how Cog Dis pod began, and how each of them relates with religious people in their personal lives.

Apr 7, 2014 · 58 min · With Thomas Smith

AS18: Herd Mentalist, Adam Reakes! (Part 2)

Part 2 of my interview with Adam Reakes of the Herd Mentality Podcast! We talk about more random topics, and crack a few more jokes. Adam announces his candidacy for president of North Korea.

Mar 27, 2014 · 32 min · With Thomas Smith

AS17: Herd Mentalist, Adam Reakes! (Part 1)

Special guest Adam Reakes of the Herd Mentality podcast! Thomas and Adam discuss a multitude of atheism topics including the debate strategy of greats like Ray Comfort and Deepak Chopra.

Mar 24, 2014 · 39 min · With Thomas Smith

AS15: Do Atheists Read the Bible Too Literally?

Thomas discusses an article about how progressive Christians read the bible and whether it has any merit. Are atheists reading the bible too literally?

Mar 17, 2014 · 42 min · With Thomas Smith

AS14: Should Christians/Atheists Be Nice to Atheists/Christians?

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Thomas is forced to go it alone in this episode where he discusses whether or not Christians ought to be nice when dealing with Atheists.

Mar 13, 2014 · 51 min · With Thomas Smith

AS13: Poetry and Solipsism

The Road Not Taken doesn't mean what you think it does… Thomas discusses an interesting intellectual journey he went through and the guys apply it to art and to atheism in general.

Mar 10, 2014 · 33 min · With Thomas Smith

AS12: Atheists in Foxholes and Related Areas

Thomas and David discuss some comments, as well as this episode's topic: Whether or not atheists might have a harder time giving their lives for a cause.

Feb 27, 2014 · 57 min · With Thomas Smith

AS11: Herding Atheists, with Jake Farr-Wharton

AS Podcast welcomes its second ever guest, Jake Farr-Wharton! The three discuss Jake's background, and to what extent atheist groups should be political.

Feb 24, 2014 · 53 min · With Thomas Smith

AS10: Disdain for the Religious?

Thomas and David read your comments! In fact, they were so thought provoking that they sparked a conversation worthy of its own episode.

Feb 20, 2014 · 41 min · With Thomas Smith

AS9: Purpose and Meaning

The guys discuss the biggest life questions and how to deal with them as atheists. Should we be happy? Is there any meaning to anyone's life?

Feb 17, 2014 · 44 min · With Thomas Smith

AS8: How to Sell Atheism, with Noah Lugeons

The guys continue their discussion with Noah Lugeons of The Scathing Atheist and turn their focus towards selling atheism in the public arena.

Feb 13, 2014 · 56 min · With Thomas Smith