TheThinkingAtheist
Episodes
The United States of Insanity (with Aron Ra)
Aron Ra delivers a speech from the Unholy Trinity reunion, warning that the U.
Should Capital Punishment Be Put to Death?
Host Seth Andrews explores the death penalty following a botched execution in Tennessee, arguing against capital punishment as a form of vengeance rather than justice.
The United States is Not a Christian Nation
Seth Andrews presents a speech arguing that the United States is not a Christian nation, using quotes from founding fathers like Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams to refute Christian nationalist claims.
When Movies Screw Up the Science
Host Seth Andrews and guests Dr.
The Unholy Trinity Reunion
The Thinking Atheist podcast releases audio from the "Unholy Trinity" reunion event in Fort Worth, featuring Seth Andrews, Matt Dillahunty, and Aaron Row.
They Go Low, We Go High? (with Cecil Cicirello)
Seth Andrews and Cecil Cicero discuss the importance of fact-checking and maintaining integrity within the atheist community, arguing that sharing…
The Making of an American Caesar (with Dr. Brad Onishi)
In this episode of The Thinking Atheist, host Seth Andrews interviews Dr.
The Idol of Rot (a 10-minute reading)
Host Seth Andrews reads a controversial Substack essay titled "The Idol of Rot," which argues that American political decay is a collective failure rather than the fault of a single leader.
Go Fact Yourself: "Skeptics" Aren't Immune to Fake News
Host Seth Andrews delivers a speech titled "Go Fact Yourself," arguing that skeptics and atheists are not immune to fake news and motivated reasoning.
The Elevator Metaphor: Portrait of American Idiots
Host Seth Andrews uses everyday frustrations, like elevator etiquette and highway merging, as metaphors for societal dysfunction and the current political climate.
EPISODE #900
Host Seth Andrews marks his 900th episode by reflecting on his 16-year journey, upcoming conventions, and elaborate Halloween plans.
Dolly Parton: Christian Humanist (A Tribute by Matt Dillahunty)
Host Seth Andrews shares Matt Dillahunty’s eulogy for Dolly Parton, celebrating her humanitarian values and secular humanism despite her Christian faith.
RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel)
Host Seth Andrews features constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel, who outlines four strategies to combat Christian nationalism: debunking propaganda,…
Bad Advice and BS: Life Counsel You Shouldn't Take (with Seth Andrews)
In this bonus episode, host Seth Andrews critiques common platitudes and "bad advice" like "never go to bed angry" or "everything happens for a reason.
Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist
Noah Illusions shares his experience surviving a heart attack and the subsequent religious backlash he faced on social media.
Plane Annoying: Street Preachers in the Sky
Host Seth Andrews examines the ethics of aggressive public evangelism, citing incidents like Whitney Lynn’s removal from an Alaska Airlines flight…
The Earth is Flat and Bill Clinton is the AntiChrist (with Susan Huckle)
Seth Andrews interviews comedian and author Susan Huckle about her book, "The Earth is Flat, Question Mark, Exclamation Point.
Not-So-Great Debates: Christian Callers Attempt to Prove God
Host Seth Andrews and guest Matt Dillahunty engage callers in heated debates challenging religious justifications for morality and divine action.
Toxic Empathy?
Host Seth Andrews critiques the "war on empathy" promoted by figures like Elon Musk and Christian influencer Ali Beth Stucky, who label compassion as "suicidal" or "toxic.
Goodness Doesn't Need a God
Seth Andrews discusses his deconversion from evangelical Christianity to humanism on the Humanism Now podcast.
Seth Andrews and Noah Lugeons: Live in Cincinnati!
Seth Andrews and No Illusions perform live in Cincinnati, featuring a talk on dying as an atheist and another critiquing common societal advice.