Heathen Hotdish

Amy and Justin talk about the recent tragedy in Orlando. Public sentiment seems to unanimously support at least some form of increased gun control, but would the currently proposed measures have had any effect on preventing the latest tragedy? Many people seem reluctant to seriously consider any factors other than guns, including members of our own government. Join us as we attempt to make some sense of this nonsensical act and discuss our thoughts on this complex situation.

What makes one person laugh may deeply offend another. When is a joke no longer funny and who gets to decide? Fresh off their recent trip to see The Book of Mormon, Amy and Justin discuss humor and the role it plays in our lives as well as how it can be a catalyst for social progress.

We’ve all encountered opinions we vehemently disagree with, but when it’s coming from someone you care about, what’s the best way to handle it? Should you compromise your own integrity to keep family and or friends happy or should you respectfully disagree and risk stirring a hornet's nest? This week Amy and Justin discuss their own takes on this matter. Listen to the episode and then let them know what you think the right approach is.

Have you ever been presented with a 'business opportunity' that sounded too good to be true? Amy and Justin talk about recent encounters with passionate peddlers of programs, products and 'cures' that don't seem to do anything near what they claim to do.

We're all over the place during this episode. Join Amy and Justin as they discuss Trump's plans to punish women, whether or not it's okay to discourage kids from contact with religiously fundamentalists and the new North Carolina law that discriminates against transsexuals.

Amy and Justin discuss liberal religions and ask whether they're a force for good, an indicator of the impending doom of orthodoxy and fundamentalism or just the next evolution of faith based belief.

Amy and Justin decide to throw caution to the wind and jettison the old adage that says one should never discuss religion or politics. Join us as we talk about the current state of U.S. politics as the field narrows for the 2016 elections.

Amy and Justin continue their discussion on social justice issues and the controversies which have disrupted the Atheist community.

In this episode Justin and Amy battle to the death over whether or not certain social justice advocates go too far in their attempts to bring awareness and ultimately change to the masses. Give the episode a listen to find out who survives!

This is a follow-up episode that continues our discussion on abortion after watching the controversial documentary "After Tiller".

This is part 1 of our discussion on abortion. Amy and Justin discuss the issue before watching the controversial documentary After Tiller (available on Netflix).

In our second episode we begin by talking about the post holiday casualties (or lack thereof)of the war on Christmas. We then transition to an introductory discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement.

This is the premier episode of Heathen Hotdish with Amy and Justin. In this episode we give brief introductions and then dive right in to some interesting (hopefully) discussions ranging from sex education in public schools to gun control.