TheThinkingAtheist

Dr. Donald Prothero is a renowned paleontologist, geologist, educator, and author of over 40 books. He speaks with Seth Andrews about common misconceptions about evolution, refutations to common Creationist claims, and the best resources for legitimate science education in the Internet Age.Berkeley's website "Understanding Evolution:" https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/home.phpDr. Prothero's website: http://www.donaldprothero.comSupport our sponsors.The Great Courses Plus http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBlinkist http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

This is a variety show of listener calls, including questions about a demon-summoning musical chord, atheist funerals, agnosticism, slavery, and more!Support our sponsor and get a free Harry's trial set at http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

http://www.secularsurvey.org is a scientific survey designed to help the non-religious achieve better representation in the United States. Seth Andrews talks about the survey and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

In keeping with the Halloween spirit, our listeners call in to talk about the things that give them the creeps. Enjoy the show!Support this broadcast by becoming a patron at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

It's our annual October tradition. Get in the Halloween spirit with an entire broadcast of ghost stories read by Seth Andrews.Support our sponsor, and get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethGet Seth's "Ghost Stories" audiobook at https://adbl.co/2wDeso0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Caitlin Doughty is a mortician, host of the "Ask a Mortician" video series, and author of the new book, "Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death."Here in the Halloween season, Caitlin speaks candidly about death, rituals, funeral practices, and the frank questions often posed to her by viewers and readers.Follow Caitlin's work at http://caitlindoughty.comSupport our sponsors:The Great Courses Plus http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBlinkist http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Polyamory is a growing phenomenon in the United States, especially among the non-religious. This show is an exploration into "ethical non-monogamy," the often religious protests against it, and how these often complex relationships operate.Support our sponsor, and get a free trial set from Harry's at http://www.harrys.com/thethinkingatheistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Comedian Trae Crowder gained international fame in 2016 with his back-porch, cell phone, political commentaries. He's tackled everything from Trump to transgender bathrooms to the Ark Encounter.Trae joins Seth for a candid talk about commentary, comedy, and being a liberal redneck.VIDEO of this exchange is at https://youtu.be/ZQV9nNc2q3sSupport this broadcast by becoming a patron at http://www.patreon.com/sethandrewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Atheists hear this question constantly: How can you be moral without God (or religion)?Phil Zuckerman is a professor of sociology and secular studies, and he's author of the new book, "What it Means to be Moral: Why Religion is Not Necessary for Living an Ethical Life."Phil talks about morality far beyond the narrow religious boundaries, explaining in plain language why no religion is required or desired for humankind to be moral.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Margaret Atwood's famous book (and the smash HULU television series) paints a stark portrait of a dystopian future that brings the worst verses of the Old Testament - and the worst aspects of human nature - to life.The fictional story is laced with social commentary...warnings about theocratic regimes and the harm done in the name of God. But could it ever happen for real? We discuss.Support our sponsors:The Great Courses Plus: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethBlinkist: http://www.blinkist.com/sethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.