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  1. A Flag on Fire: The United States Turns 250

    On this Fourth of July, Americans are divided on the stars and stripes, the word "patriotism," and the idea of national pride. In light of our national crisis at the 250 marker, Seth shares an article by Dr. Kristin Du Mez (https://kristind

  2. "I'm Farting Carrots:" Misheard Lyrics and the Mind

    Why do our brains sometimes misinterpret song lyrics, and what can brain science tell us about human pattern-seeking? In this (fun!) show filled with familiar song clips, we get musical and mental. New Yorker Article (https://www.newyorker.

  3. Gospel of Lies (with Promise Backlund)

    Exvangelical Promise Backlund lived in a world of lies. She wants the world to know why it happened, and how people might avoid or recover from it. GOSPEL OF LIES (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Lies-Promise-Backlund/dp/1964487552) book VIDE

  4. MAGA, Masculinity, and the Turning Point Tradwives

    Lots to talk about in this bonus show, including toxic masculinity, Pete's flu fumble, Turning Point USA's anti-woman women, and the "cultural Christianity" of Richard Dawkins. VIDEO (https://www.youtube.com/live/ycYxNQa6gCg?si=DvN5fdk4VBpN

  5. The Theory of Stupidity

    Mid-twentieth century theologian and philosopher Dietrich Bonhoeffer claimed that stupidity is more dangerous than evil. Can that claim be applied to MAGA? Dame Magazine: The Four Ideas That Explain America's Democratic Crisis (https://www.

  6. Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus

    At the 2026 "We Can Reason (https://wecanreason.com/)" conference in Calgary, Seth Andrews examined the strangely fair-skinned Christ depicted throughout the United States. SPEECH VIDEO (https://youtu.be/lZSFOKKQWZU) Become a supporter of t

  7. The Bird is the Word

    This bonus show is a wild ride. Seth tells the story of a magical backyard visitor, plus we talk about Pride month, immigration, AI, and the wacky Christian claim that God honors women. YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/live/NmpkhxsP48

  8. Are Atheists Less Moral? (with Dr. Phil Zuckerman)

    Sociologist and secular studies professor Dr. Phil Zuckerman (https://www.pitzer.edu/phil-zuckerman) recently spoke about secular morality at Calgary's We Can Reason (http://www.wecanreason.com) conference, and his data would surprise many

  9. Things Have Gotten out of Hand

    Seth has a broken finger and a sob story. Plus...he answers audience chat questions in this bonus broadcast. VIDEO (https://www.youtube.com/live/Ti2Jsk4HNYg?si=1WalTS-NV9C4ABpH) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p

  10. MAXIMUM DAMAGE: Christian Films, Games, and Claims Which Demand an Apology

    The legendary reviewer of Christian movies and video games Noah Lugeons joins Seth Andrews to talk about the best of the worst, religion, addiction, and America's slide into madness. VIDEO (https://youtu.be/9jDH2oQSk2k) of this conversation

  11. Great! Another Creationist "Science" Book (a breakdown by Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz)

    Ethicist and educator Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz (https://www.skeptic.org.uk/author/aaronrabinowitz/) survived 600 pages of the new apologetics book, "God: The Science, The Evidence (https://www.amazon.com/God-Science-Evidence-Michel-Yves-Bollore

  12. Morality, 'Murica, and Maple MAGA

    This week's podcast tackles everything from Canada's MAGA to the Evil Oreo, with plenty of listener calls. Seth's Substack article on "The World's Emptiest Man" (https://sethandrews.substack.com/p/the-worlds-emptiest-man) Become a supporter

  13. A Divine Encounter with ChristGPT

    There's an abundance of new AI apps which present Jesus, Buddha, and other characters in ChatGPT-style interfaces. But how does artificial intelligence jive with a "risen Christ?" Video of Seth playing the game (https://youtu.be/7xu83xSpXNE

  14. Want to Defeat Trump? Attack Attack Attack! (with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer)

    Political scientist and strategist Dr. Rachel Bitecofer (https://thecycle.substack.com/) has thoughts about why the Left loses and how pro-democracy advocates could win at the midterms and in 2028. VIDEO (https://youtu.be/el-RFKLyldI) of th

  15. Dinner Theater?

    This show was written, produced, and queued BEFORE the chaos at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner, but it was about the dinner, the press, and a recent series of appearances by Pete Buttigieg.I've revised the first segment with u

  16. Shame-Sex Attraction: The Laws and Lies of "Conversion Therapy"

    Dr. Lucas Wilson (https://www.facebook.com/luke.wilson.96) has done a lot of writing and speaking about the unscientific and often dangerous practice of "conversion therapy." He joins us to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the

  17. Seculars Make Bill O'Reilly Sad (with Phil Zuckerman)

    Recently, secular studies professor and sociologist Dr. Phil Zuckerman appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show to talk about the rise of the non-religious in the United States. He joins Seth Andrews to talk about that talk. Video of this conversat

  18. The Archaeologist, Atlantis, & the Aliens (with Dr. Flint Dibble)

    Archaeologist Dr. Flint Dibble (https://www.youtube.com/@FlintDibble) recently made big waves on the Joe Rogan podcast, but more importantly, he's been a terrific debunker and science educator on his own platforms. VIDEO (https://youtu.be/A

  19. Bribes, Billionaires, and Bari Weiss

    The new editor-in-chief at CBS News is suspiciously tied to Trump cronies. How objective is Bari Weiss, and how have the oligarchs manipulated our media? LINKS Verge article (https://www.theverge.com/business/793525/bari-weiss-cbs-news-glas

  20. I Can't Love without God (an ex-atheist argues badly)

    Professed ex-atheist Christopher Beha has written (https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/03/christopher-beha-atheist-catholicism/686338/) that falling in love was his ticket back to God. Seth examines this claim and reads some other inter

  21. The Christian Choke-Slam of the Late Chuck Norris

    Martial-arts icon and Christian nationalist Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. Seth has thoughts (plus your calls). VIDEO (https://youtube.com/live/PKN3-viIZ8s) of this stream Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co

  22. We Are Being Controlled

    We're living our lives by their rules. How did we get here? Plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss.

  23. Shaming MAGA

    Trump supporters have brought us to the brink. If convincing them isn't working, is shaming the next option? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=

  24. Empathy is Weakness? (with Fish Stark)

    Elon Musk says that empathy is going to ruin us. Fish Stark of the American Humanist Association not only disagrees, but the AHA is prepping a historic day of empathy...and you can potentially be a part of it. https://www.americanempathypro

  25. White-Right America

    It's impossible to ignore the parallels between 1930s Germany and today's United States. In this podcast, we look at white supremacy as a Trumpian political platform. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thet

  26. Rage Against the Bunny

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t

  27. Can State Laws Protect Us? (with Mickey Dollens)

    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://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhq

  28. A Spiritual Atheist? (with Britt Hartley)

    Britt Hartley (https://nononsensespirituality.com/) 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 (htt

  29. Our Collective National Trauma

    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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheis

  30. The Bible EXPLODED! (part two)

    Former pastor and exvangelical Justin DZ (https://linktr.ee/justin_____) of "Deconstruction Zone" joins us in a Bible study that just might blow your mind. PART ONE of this podcast (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bible-exploded-part-o

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