The Science Enthusiast Podcast

Our guest this week is attorney Andrew Torrez, co-host of Opening Arguments Podcast! Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/patorrezlaw Opening Arguments Podcast: http://patreon.com/law Tinker Crate- save 40% by using code CHEER40: http://bit.ly/TinkerCrateTSE Become a patron at: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast WWLtI:Thomas the Dank Engine: http://facebook.com/WeBelieveInNihilism/videos/561279990879902 Full show archives: http://ScienceEnthusiastPodcast.com Use our Amazon link (at no cost to you!)...

Our guest is James Ball, journalist at BuzzFeed UK, & author of “Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World” His book: http://amzn.to/2k0mGDU On Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesrbuk WATCH NAT'S FILM: http://sciencemomsdoc.com GOTW: ILMATAR Tinker Crate- save 40% by using code CHEER40: http://bit.ly/TinkerCrateTSE Become a patron at: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast WWLtI: https://imgur.com/gallery/Mznoc Use our Amazon link (at no cost to you!) here: http://amzn.to/2y78ak5

This week, we're doing a throwback to episode 021 with a #RadRewind of our interview with Dr. Lawrence Krauss! Dr. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist, who currently works as a Foundation Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and Physics Department, and Inaugural Director of the Origins Project at Arizona State University. He is the author of numerous papers and ten popular books, including A Universe from Nothing (http://amzn.to/2zmcdFP). Get an ad-free...

Episode 072! We talkde to Andrew Seidel (for the fourth time!) about the importance of the Johnson Amendment and how to #MakeTheJohnsonAmendmentSexyAgain! Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewLSeidel Andrew on FB: https://facebook.com/AndrewLSeidel FFRF: https://facebook.com/4ffrf Get an ad-free version of the show, and early access to every episode, by becoming a patron at: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast Why we love the internet: HOBBY HORSES!...

Episode 071! This week, it's just us. We talk about a lot of things, including harassment, cyberstalking, and social justice that's surrounded Dan, Natalie, and others over the past year, that seemed to spike in intensity subsequent to us making the radical suggestion in episode 035 that you probably shouldn't punch people due to ideological reasons. Irony, thy name is extremist "social justice" advocates. Get an ad-free version of the show, and early access to every episode, by becoming a...

Episode 070! Jenny Splitter writes about parenting, science, health, and food for Slate, Salon, Parents, Refinery29 and other outlets, and is featured in the documentary Science Moms! http://jennysplitter.com https://twitter.com/jennysplitter Get an ad-free version of the show by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/15066893 Or, shop using our Amazon affiliate code (at no cost to you!) by clicking this link: http://amzn.to/2y78ak5 Bonus interview: JR Becker, creator of the...

In this episode, Natalie talks to Ron Miscavige about his escape from the Church of Scientology after over 4 decades as a member. We, along with our fellow podcasters from The League of Nerds, are putting a call out to our listeners to help fund our friend Dr. Chad Hayes’ trip to a conference of quacks (Mercola! Wakefield!) in Florida. (Note: Extra funds raised from the campaign will go Voices for Vaccines, not the Gates Foundation, as stated in the episode.) And, finally, Nat shares her QED...

This week, we talked to Justin Schieber and Ben Watkins of the Real Atheology Podcast about the philosophy behind one of our favorite TV shows ever, Rick and Morty! Full archive: http://ScienceEnthusiastPodcast.com Real Atheology: http://realatheology.wordpress.com & http://patreon.com/RealAtheology Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBHMy2B7tI0 Bonus content for this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rick-and-morty-14133190 tSE on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tSEpodcast Nat...

Tonight’s episode of The Science Enthusiast podcast is brought to you by the need for the CDC to be allowed to actually research gun violence. Because we just experienced the worst mass shooting in the United States. And because of the state of things, I almost typed “so far” at the end of the previous sentence, as if there’s inevitably going to be something more terrible. Because this is how fucked it feels - how much worse does it need to get before something is done to prevent future...

We welcomed one our favorite people in the Twitterverse, Mary Mangan, to the show to discuss science activism in the age of Trump. Quote of the Week: "Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception." (Carl Sagan) Relevant Links: Mary Mangan on Twitter Why We Love the Internet: Terribly Weird Fashion Note: This interview was recorded on May 31, and our beginning and ending banter was recorded a couple weeks ago. We ended up posting our "Mythcontroversy" and Thomas Smith episodes before...

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:...

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!

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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!...

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...

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...

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:...