Talk Heathen is a weekly call-in television show in Austin, Texas geared toward long-form and on-going dialogue with theists & atheists about religion, theism, & secularism. Call 1-512-991-9242 every Sunday from 1-2pm CDT. Talk Heathen is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop & support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing & friendship, to promote secular viewpoints ...
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The Atheist Experience is a weekly show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist and atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separatio ...
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This is where we break down the political madness leading up to the 2024 election, talk about the challenges we face in the world, and laugh at just how absurd it can all get. Twice a week, I’ll be joined by friends, fellow creators, and experts to talk through the issues, keeping it real and to the point. Expect voicemail segments, answering your burning questions, and a whole lot of commentary on the stuff that actually matters. It’s direct, it’s skeptical, and, yeah, sometimes it’s a bit ...
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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/po ...
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The Atheist Experience 29.36 with Forrest Valkai and Justin 2025-09-07
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1:47:28In today’s thought-provoking episode of The Atheist Experience, Forrest Valkai and Deconstruction Zone Justin dive into the persistence of bad arguments, the misinterpretation of scientific findings, and the profound impact of beliefs on personal and societal well-being. Rook in NY posits that belief in God isn't inherently bad, suggesting that in …
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Talk Heathen 09.33 with Christy Powell, Dr. Ben, Forrest Valkai and friends! 2025-08-17
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It's a Scary Time to Be a Scientist (with Dr. Kenneth Miller)
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1:09:55Dr. Kenneth Miller is an American cell biologist, molecular biologist, and Professor Emeritus of Biology at Brown University. He has thoughts about the Trump administration's war on vaccines, public safety, and the scientific community. VIDEO of this discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist-…
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Talk Heathen 09.36 with ObjectivelyDan and Kelley Laughlin
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1:50:00Show notes upon receipt. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talk-heathen--3195702/support.By Atheist Community of Austin
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How Do We Explain This When the Aliens Land?
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45:44If extraterrestrials arrived tomorrow, how would we explain the insanity infecting our country (and world)? From the stage at the Nashville NANOCON event, Seth Andrews took that journey. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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The Atheist Experience 29.35 with Justin and Jim Barrows 2025-08-31
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Talk Heathen 09.35 with Christy Powell and Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.
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1:25:23In today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Christy Powell and Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. delve into the terrifying realities of the "end of days," the mindset of believers, and the persistent impact of religious fear. They explore how people grapple with existential dread, question the origins of unusual phenomena, and find community outside traditional faith, …
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April Ajoy is a Christian. She's also a humanist activist on the front lines against harmful fundamentalism and Christian nationalism. An atheist and a Christian are allies? Go figure. VIDEO INTERVIEW: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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The Atheist Experience 29.34 with Justin and Godless Engineer
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1:48:23Believe in God? Call the show on Sundays 4:30pm-6:00pm CT: 1-512-991-9242 or use your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/callaxp and tell us what you believe and why! We request pronouns as part of the call screening process on our shows, and we display the pronouns our callers provide. If you see a caller with no pronouns indicated, this is because they ch…
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Talk Heathen 09.34 08-24-2025 with Dr. Ben and Sofia Spina
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1:19:07Show notes will be posted upon receipt. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talk-heathen--3195702/support.By Atheist Community of Austin
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Laptops, Lords, and Lovers: Will AI Make or Break Us? (with Forrest and Erika)
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46:28Buckle up. Educators and activists Forrest Valkai and Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) showed up for a chat about AI, fossils, "the Monad," and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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The Atheist Experience 29.33 with Forrest Valkai and Friends
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1:22:01Forrest Valkai, Secular Rarity, and The Cross Examiner, later joined by JMike and Objectively Dan, dive into complex discussions on the nature of evidence for God's existence, the reliability of personal experience in validating supernatural claims, and the logical coherence of philosophical arguments for a divine being. They confront callers with …
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Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin
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30:09For some reason, Piers Morgan Uncensored asked me to debate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. I'm not remotely qualified, so of course, I said yes. THE FULL 45-MINUTE INTERVIEW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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Rural Folk VS. City Snobs: Does Geography Help Explain MAGA?
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1:20:56An interesting Cracked.com article prompted this week's discussion. Is much of Trump's appeal about rural Americans feeling ignored and insulted by the Elites? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist
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The Atheist Experience 29.32 with The Cross Examiner and Jamie The Blind Limey
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Talk Heathen 09.32 with Dr. Ben and Jamie the Blind Limey
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Dave Warnock was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 and became a common face on the convention and YouTube circuit. Then...he disappeared. In a rare interview, he joined Seth Andrews to talk about his absence. VIDEO of this interview (coming soon) GOFUNDME link Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347…
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Accountable: When "F!#K You" Isn't Fixing the Problem
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38:53Joining us this week is Sarah Tulien, Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network, to talk about conflict, offense, scandal, and potential paths forward. http://www.creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…
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The Atheist Experience 29.31 with Secular Rarity and Jim Barrows
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