Overview
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.
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751 Episodes
Kayse Melone is an exvangelical turned secular humanist activist, and she has much to say about her former faith, women in activist spaces, and political indoctrination. INTERVIEW VIDEO Kayce's YouTube page Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025
Herod the Great was often not-so-great, but the discovery and excavation of his tomb has revealed much we didn't previously know. World renowned archaeologist and professor Dr. Jodi Magness weighs in. Dr. Magness' 2-part lecture VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025
Author Scott Latta's new book examines and exposes the dark side(s) of the American megachurch. Get the book: VIDEO of this conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025
With the holidays upon us, there's never been a time to be at your wits' end. Enjoy this pre-Thanksgiving mix of rants and calls! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025
End-of-the-World prophecies and global foreign policy often involve Zion. But what is it, and how do skeptics compassionately and correctly approach the persecution of and propaganda by today's Nation of Israel? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025
Matt joins Seth for a chat about video games, the Democrats, civil war, penis snakes, and more! VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025
Enjoy a 35-minute reading of one of sci-fi author and scientist Isaac Asimov's greatest stories. PDF of "The Last Question" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of anti-intellectualism. We discuss that and a whole lot more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025
Lots of interesting conversation about the recent U.S. elections, SNAP, and far too many who want cruelty in their Christianity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025
In "1984," Orwell described a thought-police totalitarian state. How prescient was he? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025
Buckle up. This week's show is proof that truth may be stranger than fiction. True Stories Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025
Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025
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/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025
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--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025
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/support.
Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025
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/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025
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.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025
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/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025
Apologists have some doozies. Let's talk about their "proofs" for a Higher Power. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025
The vaguely-defined Insurrection Act of 1807 is being invoked against "enemies" of the United States. Is martial law on the table? CAMERA FUND DONATION: https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/support ARTICLE: https://wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/what-to-do-if-the-insurrection-act-is-invoked/ The HandsOff2025 protest video: https://youtu.be/Q1mhNlttG28?si=fU9fTAGxQEbuTESH Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.
Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025
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