The Science Enthusiast Podcast

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tSE 065 - Thomas Smith Sep 29, 2017

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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.facebook.com/EmbraceTheVoidPod/ Zachrilege Cast episode with Nat: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ayghi-7464c9 Nat’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ncnewell And remember: "You need other people." (Eli Bosnick)

tSE 064 - MythCon... Troversy! Sep 21, 2017

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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 guests at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-only-wrap-14428270!

063 - Dr. Michael Shermer, Editor-in-chief at Skeptic Magazine! Aug 30, 2017

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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-gender-studies http://patheos.com/blogs/accordingtomatthew/2017/05/sociologist-reviews-conceptual-penis-social-construct https://scientificamerican.com/article/the-unfortunate-fallout-of-campus-postmodernism http://scibabe.com/chicken Why We Love the Internet: Unspirational! (https://www.instagram.com/unspirational) Natalie and Dan have *over* half an hour of bonus content talking about our talk with Dr. Shermer for our patrons at https://patreon.com/posts/patron-only-wrap-14036438!

tSE 062 - Armin Navabi of Atheist Republic & Secular Jihadists Podcast! Aug 19, 2017

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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-of-malaysian-atheists-has-led-to-a-government-crackdown-on-ex-muslims https://www.change.org/p/facebook-facebook-prevent-religious-extremists-from-censoring-atheists-and-secularists http://www.atheistrepublic.com QoTW: You can't be a bigot against an ideology. Bigotry is against people, not ideas. If an idea can't stand up to scrutiny, logic, or reason, it shouldn't be upheld at all. Faisal: facebook.com/faisalsalmutar/posts/707547902670610

tSE 061 - Jessica Bluemke Greiff, co-host of the Friendly Atheist Podcast! Aug 04, 2017

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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 human being, It's just that some people require more understanding than others.”? Tom Robbins Follow the podcast on YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell

tSE 060 - LIVE from Gateway to Reason with David G McAfee! Jul 31, 2017

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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 do cool stuff like road trip together to St. Louis because of that support. So if you like what we did here today, please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast just like Michael, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Michael, Michael, Magnus, Sav-Hannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue! Also, follow our podcast page on Facebook, follow me at A Science Enthusiast,follow Natalie at as Skeptical Parenting page or on Twitter as @aSciEnthusiast and Natalie as @ncnewell. Or, you can reach us at podcast@ascienceenthusiast.com. THANK YOU to Thomas and Sarah for making this happen. And we’re sorry.

tSE 059 - Former Scientologist, Chris Shelton! Jul 20, 2017

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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 Feuerstein (https://www.instagram.com/p/BWpdcAqFDBu). Support the show and get early access to an ad-free version at: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast! QoTW: One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away. (Stephen Hawking’s advice to his children) Follow the podcast on YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell

tSE 058 - Scientists & Skeptics in Pop Culture LIVE from the 2017 Indy PopCon! Jul 13, 2017

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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/tSEpodcast! Why We Love the Internet: Skeptical Podcasts, YouTubers, and Facebook Pages George Hrab for the inspiration behind this episode Skeptics Guide to the Universe Skeptics with a K (Michael Marshall) Science-Based Medicine Blog League of Nerds/Myles Power on YouTube Facebook: Scibabe, Credible Hulk, Debunking Denialism, Do you even science bro Friendly Atheist/Hemant Mehta, Tracey Moody, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar (now we’re just listing our friends I guess) Atheist Republic Andrew Seidel/FFRF David Silverman/American Atheists FOR US: A Science Enthusiast & Skeptical Parenting (and a bunch others at http://patreon.com/aScienceEnthusiast) Science Moms Thank our incredible patrons for continuing to support our work, and give an extra-special shoutout to Jeff (social media director for the #NormalizeAtheism campaign) who actually drove six HOURS to see us to this thing today!

tSE 057 - Callie Wright of Gaytheist Manifesto & Queery! Jul 11, 2017

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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/thegaytheistmanifesto http://queeryshow.com Why we love the internet: Good news! (and no, not that stupid fucking club) THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!! Follow the podcast on YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell

tSE 056 - Musician Jon Stewart talks about secular alternatives to AA Jul 07, 2017

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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 with such enjoyment that you don’t notice that the time passes. (Albert Einstein, in a letter to his son) THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitters: @aSciEnthusiast @ncnewell

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