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!) here: http://amzn.to/2y78ak5  

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 version of the show, and early access to every episode, by becoming a patron at: https://patreon.com/tSEpodcast Or, shop using our Amazon affiliate code (at no cost to you!) by clicking this link: http://tiny.cc/tSEpodcast Why we love the internet: @Cool_as_heck on Twitter! Specifically, this Seinfeld/Smashmouth mashup! Full show archive: http://ScienceEnthusiastPodcast.com

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! http://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/the-buzz/article/19336629/yes-hobbyhorse-championships-somehow-real-thing https://horsenetwork.com/2017/03/welcome-world-competitive-hobbyhorse/ BONUS CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-only-with-15364584 Full show archive: http://ScienceEnthusiastPodcast.com

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 patron at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/15286058 Or, shop using our Amazon affiliate code (at no cost to you!) by clicking this link: http://amzn.to/2y78ak5 Why we love the internet: Skull Artwork - I love skulls! Dan can't get past this one - we might have to do an investigative dive into the nexus of skull-loving culture with Trump supporters with racism. It's absolutely fascinating (and the memes pretty funny). Full show archive: http://ScienceEnthusiastPodcast.com

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 Annabelle & Aiden book series! https://facebook.com/AnnabelleandAiden https://annabelleandaiden.com Check out 'Medium Talk' podcast - https://facebook.com/pg/Medium-Talk-511307269244777 Full show archive: http://ScienceEnthusiastPodcast.com

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 experience, which includes the life lesson, “Burger King is no place to find what you’re looking for.” Links ?A Doctor Says Quack: https://gofundme.com/doctors-who-rock Debunked by Haiku: https://twitter.com/DebunkedByHaiku Ron Miscavige on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiscavigeRon Ron Miscavige: https://therealronmiscavige.com Be sure to check out Ron’s book: http://amzn.to/2l0v0Ui tSE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tSEpodcast     

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 on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/ncnewell Dan on Patreon: http://patreon.com/aScienceEnthusiast

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 tragedies? Dan attended the much-discussed Mythcon, and shares his thoughts with Nat. Quote of the Week: "We are our only chance in the world." (Bayside) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tSEpodcast Links: http://ascienceenthusiast.com/gun-violence-public-health-crisis/ https://www.facebook.com/BatmanandJesus/ https://www.reddit.com/r/mowerthoughts/top/?sort=top&t=all      

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 putting Mary's online because those other two seemed more timely, and our interview with Mary falls under the umbrella of "evergreen content," in our opinion. 

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: https://www.patreon.com/ncnewell And remember: "You need other people." (Eli Bosnick)  

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 https://scientificamerican.com/article/the-unfortunate-fallout-of-campus-postmodernism  http://scibabe.com/chicken Why We Love the Internet: Unspirational! (https://www.instagram.com/unspirational) Natalie and Dan have *over* half an hour of bonus content talking about our talk with Dr. Shermer for our patrons at https://patreon.com/posts/patron-only-wrap-14036438!

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 https://www.change.org/p/facebook-facebook-prevent-religious-extremists-from-censoring-atheists-and-secularists http://www.atheistrepublic.com QoTW: You can't be a bigot against an ideology. Bigotry is against people, not ideas. If an idea can't stand up to scrutiny, logic, or reason, it shouldn't be upheld at all.  Faisal: facebook.com/faisalsalmutar/posts/707547902670610    

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- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell

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 patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast just like Michael, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Michael, Michael, Magnus, Sav-Hannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue! Also, follow our podcast page on Facebook, follow me at A Science Enthusiast,follow Natalie at as Skeptical Parenting page or on Twitter as @aSciEnthusiast and Natalie as @ncnewell. Or, you can reach us at podcast@ascienceenthusiast.com. THANK YOU to Thomas and Sarah for making this happen. And we’re sorry.  

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 patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast just like Michael, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Michael, Michael, Magnus, Sav-Hannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue! Also, follow our podcast page on Facebook, follow me at A Science Enthusiast,follow Natalie at as Skeptical Parenting page or on Twitter as @aSciEnthusiast and Natalie as @ncnewell. Or, you can reach us at podcast@ascienceenthusiast.com. THANK YOU to Thomas and Sarah for making this happen. And we’re sorry.  

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! QoTW: One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away. (Stephen Hawking’s advice to his children) Follow the podcast on YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell

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 to the Universe Skeptics with a K (Michael Marshall) Science-Based Medicine Blog League of Nerds/Myles Power on YouTube Facebook: Scibabe, Credible Hulk, Debunking Denialism, Do you even science bro Friendly Atheist/Hemant Mehta, Tracey Moody, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar (now we’re just listing our friends I guess) Atheist Republic Andrew Seidel/FFRF David Silverman/American Atheists FOR US: A Science Enthusiast & Skeptical Parenting (and a bunch others at http://patreon.com/aScienceEnthusiast) Science Moms Thank our incredible patrons for continuing to support our work, and give an extra-special shoutout to Jeff (social media director for the #NormalizeAtheism campaign) who actually drove six HOURS to see us to this thing today!

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 the podcast on YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell