Best Recovering Snobs Podcasts (2025)

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Wrapped in the Flag: The Perversion of Patriotism in MAGA America 45:19

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These days, the American flag just "hits different." At the recent California Freethought Day in Sacramento, Seth Andrews spoke about how the stars and stripes have been weaponized against free citizens. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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bonus chapter: interview with the vampire (1994 movie) 37:55

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this episode we enjoyed a potent snapshot of Hollywood circa 1994 and watching the film adaptation of interview with the vampire, directed by neil jordan and staring tom cruise, brad pitt and kirsten dunst. this rendition of anne rice’s classic novel offers of plenty of fodder for discussion, from brad pitt’s personal hygiene, to anne rice’s passio…

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Root People 40:12

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In our lives, there are "root people" and "surface people." What have you learned about your friends and family in the time of Trump? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Glenda Jordan: Hot and Unbothered 34:40

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Artist and activist Glenda Jordan broke free from Christian purity culture. Today she works with Recovering From Religion. Enjoy this conversation about her puritan past and poly present. VIDEO of this interview Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Seth Andrews and the Street Preacher 29:05

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At the recent California Freethought Day, Seth Andrews engaged a street preacher who had come to save the world. The audio is messy. Sorry for the background noise. VIDEO of the second exchange with a bicycle preacher. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Ghost Stories 2025 1:01:46

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It's our annual October tradition. A nice distraction, and some spooky fun. Enjoy! Watch the Brown Mansion Ghost Hunt Video Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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interview with the vampire by anne rice 1:02:18

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if we can’t have another twilight saga novel, we can at least have the next best thing (as voted by our listeners). this episode we’re reading and discussing interview with the vampire by the mother of gothic, erotic fiction, anne rice. we discuss our vampires louis and lestat, who are surely the blueprint for all modern vampires to follow thereaft…

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A Completely Inoffensive Podcast That Won't Anger YouTube 1:09:44

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Social media platforms are getting REALLY picky. How do we speak about issues without using words? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Miniskirts in the Sky (and other strange history) 1:06:25

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By The Thinking Atheist

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Israel, Palestine, Liberty, and the Left (with Jasmin Faulk) 54:22

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Jasmin Faulk is an ex-Muslim human rights activist with an insider's perspective on Islam, the war on women, and the often awkward perspectives of the West. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Dave Farina: The Scumbags I've Debunked 51:50

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Science communicator Dave Farina is back to talk about the charlatans and idiots. Buckle up. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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bonus chapter: rating, reviewing and DNFing, oh my! 39:04

1M ago39:04

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seasons change but Goodreads reviews are forever! this episode we dig into the highs and lows of reading rating systems - what makes a five star read a five star read and how low does a rating need to be before we gauge our eyes out? we poll our listeners on their habits around DNFing books and share our own thoughts on when is the right time to ma…

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Am I Guilty of Hate Speech? 1:20:25

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Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Your First Car! (and whatever you want to talk about) 1:26:49

2M ago1:26:49

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Today's topics are chosen by our callers, with each prefaced by the question: What was your first car? A little fun peppered into all of the serious issues of the day. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Charlie Kirk and the "Righteous" Right 14:16

2M ago14:16

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Well before a suspect was named and arrested, right-wingers (including President Trump) were blaming The Left and using Charlie Kirk's assassination to excuse a new Civil War against their political opponents. VIDEO of this presentation. Seth's recent SUBSTACK on the Charlie Kirk murder Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p…

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It's a Scary Time to Be a Scientist (with Dr. Kenneth Miller) 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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Dr. 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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eat, pray, love by elizabeth gilbert 1:26:11

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this episode we're journeying deep into the 2000s, to the land of ornamental chillies in bottles, oil-filled bath beads and thursday-evening chai lattes and orange and almond cakes with the girls at book club. For the theme knee's weak, mum's bookclub-etti we're reading the seminal white woman memoir – eat, pray, love by elizabeth gilbert. we'll di…

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How Do We Explain This When the Aliens Land? 45:44

2M ago45:44

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If 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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April Ajoy: Red-Letter Christian 52:18

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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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bonus chapter: in conversation with nicole crowe 39:05

2M ago39:05

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for our August bonus chapter we had the pleasure of chatting to Australian author Nicole Crowe (@nicolecrowewrites) about her debut novel The Washup. We spoke about Australian humour, the mysteries of Magnetic Island, the mythic hotness of Young Richard Gere and the long, winding road to publication. Find Nicole on instagram and purchase your copy …

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Laptops, Lords, and Lovers: Will AI Make or Break Us? (with Forrest and Erika) 46:28

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Buckle 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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Piers Morgan Wanted My Opinion on the Shroud of Turin 30:09

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For 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? 1:20:56

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An 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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credence by penelope douglas 1:41:04

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in amongst a sea of mafia romance, shrek smut and interplanetary interlopers, one book has revealed itself to us time and time again. perhaps more requested than any other book we’ve ever read on the podcast, this month, for the theme of “pearl-clutching smut” we are reading credence by penelope douglas. vulnerable and unloved, seventeen year old t…

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Dave Warnock: Where Have You Been? 29:46

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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 38:53

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Joining 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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Hot For His Daughter: The Creepy Chronicle of a Predator President 1:01:09

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He's a convicted sex offender, but Donald Trump's assault on women shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. We discuss and take your calls on a variety of subjects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Will the Epstein Files Break MAGA? (plus your calls) 1:02:53

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We start with the Epstein files and take plenty of calls on various subjects. The Adam Miller rant: https://bit.ly/44ZHGO6 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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talk lit with us 3 - responding to bookish hot takes from our listeners 28:48

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this episode we once again sent out a signal begging for your hot takes, grievances and deepest secrets in the hopes of inserting ourselves into your personal lives and become the agony aunts you never knew you needed. you well and truly delivered and we have lots to dig into: the highs and lows of study and tbr piles books where the mc is an autho…

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DISINVITED: Recovering From Religion and St. John's Pride 16:45

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RFR has been disinvited to participate as a vendor at the "in the park" event after the St. John's Pride parade Sunday July 20th. The reasons make no sense. [email protected] St. John's Pride website Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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"They're Weaponizing the Weather!" (and other insanity) 54:56

4M ago54:56

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Cloud seeding is the new chemtrails conspiracy theory. We talk about weather modification, the Trump store, the Ark Encounter protest, the IRS, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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babel by r. f. kuang 56:45

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grab your plaid blazers, light a candle, and cue the rainymood.com soundtrack - we’re diving headfirst into the moody, mesmerising world of Babel by R. F. Kuang. in this episode, we explore the rich layers of dark academia (think crumpled parchment and candle-lit libraries) while unpacking the novel’s powerful themes of colonialism, racism, languag…

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It's a Hard Time to Have a Heart 1:29:36

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In these cruel times, how do we keep our empathy centers from becoming scar tissue? Also...the host is ranting a bit on this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Jezebel Vibes: with Kristi Burke 53:12

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Ex-vangelical Kristi Burke has been called a "Jezebel." She joins us to explain why and share her journey. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Seth Andrews: The Christian Radio Days 56:53

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Jump into the way-back machine and hear the younger (politically conservative) Seth Andrews long before he left Christianity. It's a bit surreal. SUBSTACK with photos: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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bonus chapter: 50 1:30:39

4M ago1:30:39

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we’ve been reading and recording talk lit, get hit podcast since November 2022 and we’ve hit the milestone of releasing 50 episodes! we’re shocked and delighted to have so many hours of podcast episode released for you (and let’s face it, us) to listen to and enjoy. we’ve picked out some of our favourite bits from the 50 episodes gone by - things t…

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Targeted: Discrimination in the U.S. Military 1:02:38

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Fueled by Trumpian rhetoric, American "patriots" often invoke the name of God as they seek to prohibit others from serving in the armed forces. NOTE: Due to a technical oversight (my error), this week's audio is a bit overmodulated. It'll be corrected for next week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingath…

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The Darwin Awards 59:55

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This week's show is a round-up of stories about bad choices that produced tragically obvious outcomes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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magnolia parks by jessa hastings 53:27

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this episode, we wade into the emotionally unstable, couture-drenched world of Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings… and, well, we have some thoughts. if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to witness a slow-motion relationship implosion between two wildly codependent people—while surrounded by designer fashion, public spats that feel like a highschool…

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Ghosts, Drones, Pride, and Peterson 1:14:24

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It's a SERIES of rants in this bonus podcast. Plus your calls. VIDEO of this livestream. Kenny Biddle "Ghost Hunter" episode Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Jordan Peterson: Exposed by 20 Atheists 49:41

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Psychologist, "intellectual," and God-defender Jordan Peterson brought his world-salad opinions to a recent roundtable debate with 20 young atheists. Atheist author David McAfee was there, and he joins Seth Andrews to talk about that day. LINKS: THE DEBATE VIDEO of this INTERVIEW DAVID McAFEE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker…

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The Planet's Punchline? 50:08

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Plenty of calls in this week's commentary about the State of the United States. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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bonus chapter: sunrise on the reaping by suzanne collins 32:07

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if you can understand what we're saying through the tears, then in this episode you will find a heartfelt and nostaliga-tinged chat about Suzanne Collins's latest release, Sunrise on the Reaping. we talk all about Panem's 50th Hunger Games (the second Quarter Quell!), things that made us cry, Haymitch's role in the games, our favourite quotes, fan …

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God Awful Movies Reviews "The Second Coming" 2:02:23

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The God Awful Movies crew has given permission to re-broadcast the April 8th review of the Ron Ormond doomsday movie, "The Second Coming." Brace yourself. GAM review of "The Car" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Cholesterol...You Have One Job 1:04:45

5M ago1:04:45

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Among the rest of the rants and calls, this week we're fantasizing about the fatty deposits clogging orange cells...and the implications if Captain Comb-over finally seizes up. James Fell's article, "When He Dies" Brain science article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Seth Andrews: Dissent is our Duty 52:44

6M ago52:44

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In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail? Seth Andrews has thoughts. VIDEO of this speech Special thanks to WeCanReason Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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yellowface by r. f. kuang 1:01:01

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Athena Liu had everything Juniper Hayward wanted... and then she died. and so begins the story for Juniper 'June' Hayward, our completely despicable and unhinged (white) protagonist who can't. stop. lying. in this month's episode, we dig into Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. we talk about books written about influencers in the age of influencers, the mur…

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Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman) 1:03:30

6M ago1:03:30

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Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people." Jasper Hoffman's podcast The Jasper Hoffman interview video The Type Investigations article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…

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Choosing My Apocalypse Outfit: Dressing for the End of the World 55:15

6M ago55:15

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If we're going down, we're going down in style! Seth shares some bizarre headlines from around the world, plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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PODCAST #800: Ask Natalie (almost) Anything 1:04:48

6M ago1:04:48

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On this milestone show, many listeners asked to see/hear Natalie in the guest chair. She kindly agreed to mark the occasion with us. VIDEO of this conversation: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist