

The Godless Spellchecker Podcast
Stephen Knight
The Godless Spellchecker Podcast is an award winning weekly sceptical/atheistic show in a conversational, interview format hosted by Stephen Knight. We hear from leading public figures as well as people without a public profile that have equally valuable experiences and ideas to share. The goal is to amplify good ideas and scrutinise bad ones. The motto of the show is: "I think we've all learned something here today".
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May 26, 2020 • 46min
Ep#155 - I, Pastafari Documentary
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to film-maker Mike Arthur (@ipastafaridoc) about his documentary I, Pastafari. The documentary covers the growing phenomenon of 'The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti' monster and the philosophical questions it raises about religious privilege and the nature of faith. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify. Buy I, Pastafari documentary here: https://www.ipastafaridoc.com/watch

May 24, 2020 • 1h 10min
Taking The Myth - May 2020 Edition
This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: Lock down life, Neil Ferguson's resignation for breaking lock down rules, the Dominic Cummings controversy, police overreach, David Icke deleted from YouTube, the tragic murder of Aya Hachem, and accusations of Anti-Semitism against comedian Stewart Lee. We also reflect on the anniversary of the Manchester Arena suicide Bombing and the murder of solider Lee Rigby. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify. 'Drive-by Sympathy' Blog by @ConcreteMilk: https://concretemilkshake.wordpress.com/2020/05/21/drive-by-sympathy/

May 12, 2020 • 1h 8min
Ep#154 - Taboo - Wilfred Reilly
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to Wilfred Reilly (@wil_da_beast630), Professor of Political Science and Intelligence & Counter-Intelligence, who teaches at Kentucky State University. They talk about his new book ‘Taboo: 10 Facts [You Can’t Talk About]. They discuss the redefinition of ‘racism’, The SPLC, police shootings and much, much more! Buy Wilfred’s books here: https://amzn.to/2J8b4Kx Find Wilfred Reilly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilfredReilly630/ Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Apr 27, 2020 • 1h 14min
Taking The Myth - April 2020 Edition
This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: Fasting for Ramadan and the Liberal Democrats, being under lockdown, American freedom V Social Distancing, Sweden, national pride, Jeff Goldblum’s comments on Islam and Donald Trump. We also try to work out what the hell a ‘Heaux’ is. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Apr 16, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep#153 - Socialism - Kristian Niemietz
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to Kristian Niemietz (@k_niemietz). Kristian is Head of Political Economy at IEA London and the author of ‘Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never Dies’. They talk about: Classical Liberalism, defining ‘socialism’, Communism v Socialism, the ‘Nordic model’, food banks and more. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 19min
Taking The Myth - March 2020 Edition
This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss the big topics. They cover: The Corona Virus, Alastair Stewart, Trevor Phillips, politicians and the trans issue, the stabbing at a London Mosque, Equity’s apology to Laurence Fox, censorship of art and we answer audience questions. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 8min
Ep#152 - Who Defines 'Islamophobia' For Us?
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight is joined by Jimmy Bangash (@Geemme) and Emma Webb (@Emma_A_Webb). Jimmy is a human rights activist and ex-Muslim. Emma is the Director of Forum on Integration, Democracy and Extremism with Civitas. They discuss racism v structural racism, ‘Islamophobia’ and anti-Semitism, Trevor Phillips being suspended from The Labour Party and much more. Link to civitas report on ‘Islamophobia’: https://www.civitas.org.uk/content/files/islamophobiaananthologyofconcerns.pdf Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Feb 18, 2020 • 1h 7min
Ep#151 - Grooming Gang Survivor - Ella Hill
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to Ella Hill (@EllaHillUk). Ella is a Rotherham grooming gang survivor and advocate for systemic changes in the law. They talk about ‘grooming’, the religious and racial aspects of the crimes committed against her, countering grooming gang ideology via education, ‘hate crime’ and much more! Read her articles in The Independent here: https://www.independent.co.uk/author/ella-hill Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 10min
Ep#150 - William Baldẽt - The Prevent Strategy
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to William Baldẽt (@WillBaldet). William is a coordinator for the anti-extremist Prevent strategy. They talk Prevent, de-radicalisation, the EDL, national action, Islamist groups, UK politicians, misrepresentation of Prevent, threats, community engagement and much more! Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Jan 27, 2020 • 53min
Ep#149 - Sentientism
This week on The #GSPodcast Stephen Knight talks to Jamie Woodhouse (@JamieWoodhouse) about the concept of ‘Sentientism’ (@Sentientism). They talk: Political division, Brexit, factory farming, humanism, climate change activism and much more. Just Giving Australian Wildfires Appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gfgs Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify. #GSPodcast Theme by Dorian Silk & The MCH