TheThinkingAtheist

Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Episodes

Rage Against the Bunny

February 17, 2026 • 72 mins

So much on this week's broadcast, including dog trackers, quantum vibrations, angry atheism, the Epstein files, reptile rain, and of course, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl.

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Can State Laws Protect Us? (with Mickey Dollens)

February 13, 2026 • 19 mins

Mickey Dollens is the Regional Government Affairs Manager for the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF is on the front lines to protect state/church separation. https://ffrfaction.org/

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A Spiritual Atheist? (with Britt Hartley)

February 10, 2026 • 50 mins

Britt Hartley is a religious trauma and deconstruction coach. She's also a "Certified Spiritual Director" at No Nonsense Spirituality.

What does that mean? Can someone be a spiritual atheist?

VIDEO of this conversation

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Our Collective National Trauma

February 3, 2026 • 72 mins

The daily headlines in Trump's America feel like body blows. If you're feeling traumatized, it means you've still got a beating heart and a moral center.

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The Bible EXPLODED! (part two)

January 30, 2026 • 60 mins

Former pastor and exvangelical Justin DZ of "Deconstruction Zone" joins us in a Bible study that just might blow your mind.

PART ONE of this podcast

VIDEO of this conversation

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The Bible EXPLODED! (part one)

January 27, 2026 • 62 mins

Former pastor and exvangelical Justin DZ of "Deconstruction Zone" joins us in a Bible study that just might blow your mind.

PART TWO of this podcast

VIDEO of this conversation:

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That "Wet Dog Smell" (and other fascinating facts)

January 20, 2026 • 60 mins

Here's a fun one for the holiday. In this show, we answer questions like, "Why do we get the hiccups?" "How do flu shots work?" And of course, "Why do dogs stink when they get wet?"

Science can indeed be fun!

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Somebody is Watching (with Nita Farahany)

January 13, 2026 • 41 mins

Professor Nita Farahany of Duke Law is an expert on the implications of new technologies on society, law, ethics, and privacy. We spoke about today's culture of smart tech and surveillance.

VIDEO of this conversation

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Is it fair to call them stupid?

January 5, 2026 • 71 mins

RELEASING A DAY EARLY.

Beyond the bigotry, how much of today's MAGA movement represents more than ignorance. Are the rest of us paying for American stupidity?

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A War Story About Love

December 30, 2025 • 60 mins

Do you believe in Christmas miracles? Seth Andrews ties a true event from the early 20th Century to the critical challenges of today.

This presentation will (hopefully) leave you entertained and encouraged.

VIDEO of the speech.

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Nativity Nonsense! (with Dr. Aaron Adair)

December 22, 2025 • 45 mins

Physicist and author Dr. Aaron Adair talks about just some of the many problems with the biblical nativity story.

Dr. Adair's book

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Santa's Little Helper: an audiobook essay about the Krampus

December 19, 2025 • 19 mins

From Seth Andrews' 2015 audiobook "Sacred Cows," here's a fun little profile of a dark Christmas tradition that many in the United States don't (yet) know about.

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How Screwed Are We? (with Andrew Seidel)

December 16, 2025 • 61 mins

Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel joins the show to talk about the state of the States as we tumble toward 2026.

The Die Hard Christmas Movie Video

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Kayse Melone: Deconstructing

December 12, 2025 • 37 mins

Kayse Melone is an exvangelical turned secular humanist activist, and she has much to say about her former faith, women in activist spaces, and political indoctrination.

INTERVIEW VIDEO
Kayce's YouTube page

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Herod: The Tyrant of Christmas (with Dr. Jodi Magness)

December 9, 2025 • 30 mins

Herod the Great was often not-so-great, but the discovery and excavation of his tomb has revealed much we didn't previously know. World renowned archaeologist and professor Dr. Jodi Magness weighs in.

Dr. Magness' 2-part lecture

VIDEO of this conversation

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Gods of the Smoke Machine (with Scott Latta)

December 2, 2025 • 57 mins

Author Scott Latta's new book examines and exposes the dark side(s) of the American megachurch.

Get the book:

VIDEO of this conversation.

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No F#!Ks Left to Give: A Thanksgiving Livestream

November 26, 2025 • 85 mins

With the holidays upon us, there's never been a time to be at your wits' end. Enjoy this pre-Thanksgiving mix of rants and calls!

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Zionism: The Messy Story of the Biblical State of Israel

November 25, 2025 • 58 mins

End-of-the-World prophecies and global foreign policy often involve Zion. But what is it, and how do skeptics compassionately and correctly approach the persecution of and propaganda by today's Nation of Israel?

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The Hypocrites & the Hang-Ups (with Matt Dillahunty)

November 18, 2025 • 85 mins

Matt joins Seth for a chat about video games, the Democrats, civil war, penis snakes, and more!

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Isaac Asimov: The Last Question

November 14, 2025 • 43 mins

Enjoy a 35-minute reading of one of sci-fi author and scientist Isaac Asimov's greatest stories.

PDF of "The Last Question"

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Can State Laws Protect Us? (with Mickey Dollens)

A Spiritual Atheist? (with Britt Hartley)

Our Collective National Trauma

The Bible EXPLODED! (part two)

The Bible EXPLODED! (part one)

That "Wet Dog Smell" (and other fascinating facts)

Somebody is Watching (with Nita Farahany)

Is it fair to call them stupid?

A War Story About Love

Nativity Nonsense! (with Dr. Aaron Adair)

Santa's Little Helper: an audiobook essay about the Krampus

How Screwed Are We? (with Andrew Seidel)

Kayse Melone: Deconstructing

Herod: The Tyrant of Christmas (with Dr. Jodi Magness)

Gods of the Smoke Machine (with Scott Latta)

No F#!Ks Left to Give: A Thanksgiving Livestream

Zionism: The Messy Story of the Biblical State of Israel

The Hypocrites & the Hang-Ups (with Matt Dillahunty)

Isaac Asimov: The Last Question

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