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tSE 015 - Kevin Folta, Chairman of Horticultural Sciences at University of Florida Aug 31, 2016

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tSE 015 - Kevin Folta, Chairman of Horticultural Sciences at University of Florida Episode 015 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: You know. Sponsor: "Science always wins." - Kevin Folta God of the week:Anubis Interview: Kevin Folta! Dr. Folta is a professor and chairman of the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida, and is also an active science communicator.(Someone in the group called him a “modern day science hero”) Check out Kevin's punk band from high school, too. Follow Kevin! Illumination: Kevin Folta’s Blog & Kevin Folta on Twitter Thanks to Jayson Merkley of

tSE 014 - David Silverman, President of American Atheists Aug 24, 2016

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tSE Podcast 014 - David Silverman, President of American Atheists Episode 014 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Potty mouthing is better than a history of misogyny and genocide. Sponsor: The second coming of Jesus! Wait for it... God of the week: Hermes - Greek Messenger God (also, merchants and commerce, athletics, travel, public speaking) Interview: David Silverman! David is the president of American Atheists and is one of the best-known atheists in America. He has appeared on a several TV programs for on-air debates, has served on the executive committee of the Reason Rally, and has written the book Fighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World. Quote of the Week: We as atheists do no good for ourselves or for others by hiding in the closet. - David Silverman

tSE 012 - Vance Crowe, Director of Monsanto Millennial Engagement Aug 10, 2016

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tSE 012 - Vance Crowe, Director of Monsanto Millennial Engagement Be like James, Michael T, Carlotta, Michael B, and Alice: Become a patron atpatreon.com/tSEpodcast! Episode 012 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Your child deserves body autonomy. Sponsor: Jeffrey Smith from the "Institute for Responsible Technology. One of the most wildly misleading titles for an organization in the history of history. God of the week: None, just like real life. Interview: Vance Crowe! Vance is the Director of Millennial Engagement at Monsanto in Saint Louis, Missouri. In the past, Vance has worked at the World Bank and NPR affiliate. Vance holds an undergraduate degree in communications from Marquette University and a Master

tSE 011 - Jayson Merkley of Vegan GMO Aug 03, 2016

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Science Enthusiast Podcast 011 - Jayson Merkley of Vegan GMOHosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Does Trump even know where the Ukraine is? Sponsor: Jill Stein thinks wifi is dangerous and panders to conspiracy theorists. God of the week:Inara: The Middle-Eastern Protection Goddess - Protector of Wild Animals Interview: Jayson Merkley! Jayson is the Director of Vegan GMO, an organization that advocates for a rational approach toward biotechnology as tool to reduce suffering and improve quality of life for humans and animals. He’s a 20

tSE 010 - Fiona O'Leary, 'Vaxxed', and Autism Advocacy Jul 27, 2016

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Science Enthusiast Podcast 010 - Fiona O'Leary, 'Vaxxed', and Autism Advocacy Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Disclaimer: We made it to ten episodes. Thank you! Sponsor: David Wolfe's commercial for a "portable essential oil diffuser" looks less like aromatherapy and more like a crack pipe. (It's also tacitly encouraging kids to vape, as the manufacturer says there is no age limit on their product. Good job, David) God of the week:Morpheus! The dude who is responsible for those "went to work naked" dreams. Or maybe you go to work naked anyway. We're not here to judge. Be like James, Michael T, Carlotta, Michael B, and Alice: Become a patron atpatreon.com/tSEpodcast! Topic: The makers of 'Vaxxed' have sent a threatening letter to Fiona O'Leary of Autsitic Rights Together (ART). ART is an Autism advocacy organization, empowering those with autism and helping curb the negative stigma associated with Aut

tSE 009 (and a half) - Makers of ‘Vaxxed’ Threaten Lawsuit Over Valid Criticism Jul 25, 2016

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A friend, Fiona, has been attacked by the creators and distributors of Vaxxed: From Cover up to Catastrophe. Read the full post: http://ascienceenthusiast.com/vaxxed-makers-threaten-lawsuit-for-valid-criticism Support Fiona by re-tweeting her (https://twitter.com/fionapettit71/status/756289704392265729) or tweeting this article to Andrew Wakefield, Del Bigtree, and Polly Tomley (http://ctt.ec/7H9MJ). Keep talking about the movie. Tag the makers in posts. Do not let this go away. Follow me: FB- https://www.facebook.com/aScienceEnthusiast Twitter- https://twitter.com/aSciEnthusiast IG- https://www.instagram.com/ascienthusiast Patreon:http://patreon.com/tsepodcast aSE merch: http://ascienceenthusiast.com/store

tSE 009 - A Tour of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Part II Jul 21, 2016

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Science Enthusiast Podcast 009 - Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Part II Login to access this episode's extended interview (half an hour long)! Hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Disclaimer: #RNCinCLE Sponsor: Dragons. Because they're really real. God of the week:Maui! Because who doesn't like a "trickster" god who dies by getting crushed by a vagina? Topic: Ken Ham's Ark Encounter in rural Kentucky. The nearly $100 million theme park based around rape and incest is receiving about $18 million in taxpayer money. We're a bit upset about this situation. Dan went to the Ark though, so you don't have to! He's ready to tell you all about it. We're going to need more beer to get through this.You can see pictures on the blog post. Why we love the Internet:r/HybridAnimals!In particular: this

tSE 008 - A Tour of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Part I Jul 13, 2016

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Science Enthusiast Podcast 008 - A Tour of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Part I Episode 008 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus content! Disclaimer: Have you caught all the Pokemon? Sponsor: The Ark Encounter. God of the week: Noah. Not really a god, but close enough? Topic: Ken Ham's Ark Encounter in rural Kentucky. The nearly $100 million theme park based around rape and incest is receiving about $18 million in taxpayer money. We're a bit upset about this situation. Dan went to the Ark though, so you don't have to! He's ready to tell you all about it. You can see pictures on the blog post. Quote of the Week:To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticize and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is

tSE 007 - Dr. John Snyder Discusses Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Jul 06, 2016

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Science Enthusiast Podcast 007 - Dr. John Snyder Discusses Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Episode 007 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus content! Disclaimer:You may not need to go to school in Texas if the rapture is coming. Sponsor:Mercola basically gave people cancer while saying he was preventing it God of the week:Osiris (Egyptian god of the Underworld). Cliff's notes version: The dude has a golden penis. Guest: Dr. John Snyder! Dr. Snyder is a pediatrician in Massachusetts, where the Naturopathic Practice Act was just passed. Dr. Snyder is passionate about speaking out against 'Complimentary Alternative Medicine' (or CAM), where patients "double-dip" by seeing both a legitimate medical doctor and a Naturopath/Homeopath/etc. A

tSE 006 - Eli Bosnick Talks Atheism Activism Jun 29, 2016

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Episode 006 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Disclaimer:Has Anyone Really Been Far Even as Decided to Use Even Go Want to do Look More Like? Sponsor:A moment of silence for the victims of background checks for firearms. God of the week:Bacchus, the Roman god of agriculture and wine, because why not? Guest: Eli Bosnick! Eli is a co-host on The Scathing Atheist, God Awful Movies, and The Skepticrat. You can follow Eli on Twitter as @EliBosnick, follow Eli on on Facebook, and also support his podcasts by donating to their Patreon for God Awful Movies and Patreon for Scathing Atheist! Topics referred to during the discussion: The Miracle of the Sun,

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