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Serious Inquiries Only

Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it’s a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.

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Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
805
Years Active
2014 - 2025
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AS125: Eiynah Nice Mangos

AS125: Eiynah Nice Mangos

This week I’m joined by Pakistani-Canadian illustrator/blogger Eiynah! If you’re wondering, that’s not her real name. Why would she need to be anonymous? Well she used to be a Muslim, I wonder if tha…

00:44:53  |   Mon 06 Apr 2015
AS124: Our Secular Wedding, with Lydia

AS124: Our Secular Wedding, with Lydia

Back by popular demand is my alarmingly attractive fiance Lydia! In a follow up to the Jake and Marilee episode on secular weddings, we discuss our experiences planning a wedding. Well… Lydia’s exper…

00:41:03  |   Thu 02 Apr 2015
AS123: Religion and Music with Ruby Rose Fox

AS123: Religion and Music with Ruby Rose Fox

Here’s the much anticipated interview with Ruby Rose Fox! Ruby is a really unique and talented musician who also happens to be an atheist. We discuss the role religion played in her life and still pl…

00:41:54  |   Mon 30 Mar 2015
AS122: Secular Weddings, with Jake and Marilee

AS122: Secular Weddings, with Jake and Marilee

In today’s episode I’m joined by Jake Farr-Wharton and Marilee to discuss secular wedding ceremonies! They can be a challenge, since religion has had a monopoly on weddings and other special occasion…

00:49:00  |   Thu 26 Mar 2015
AS121: Leaving Scientology, with Chris Shelton

AS121: Leaving Scientology, with Chris Shelton

We have the thrilling conclusion of our Chris Shelton trilogy! Today we find out what led Chris out of the cult of Scientology, and how he dealt with leaving the religion that was his life for 27 yea…

00:45:08  |   Mon 23 Mar 2015
AS120: 27 Years In Scientology, with Chris Shelton

AS120: 27 Years In Scientology, with Chris Shelton

Prior to the scientology segment, I briefly discuss some rather odd things Patton Oswalt had to say of atheism in this article: http://www.salon.com/2015/03/11/salons_patton_oswalt_peace_summit/ With…

00:41:49  |   Thu 19 Mar 2015
AS119: Guide to Scientology, with Chris Shelton

AS119: Guide to Scientology, with Chris Shelton

Hello Thetans! In this episode we’ll be learning a ton about Scientology. Chris Shelton is an ex-Scientologist who will be taking us through the basics. I would go on more about Chris, but I actually…

00:50:37  |   Mon 16 Mar 2015
AS118: Two Ex-Mormon Stories, Part 2

AS118: Two Ex-Mormon Stories, Part 2

We continue the very fascinating conversation with Bill and Gerald. Find out how their stories continued and how they got to where they are today!

The post AS118: Two Ex-Mormon Stories, Part 2 appea…

00:49:36  |   Thu 12 Mar 2015
AS117: Two Ex-Mormon Stories, Part 1

AS117: Two Ex-Mormon Stories, Part 1

This week I’m very pleased to be joined by two ex-Mormons, Bill and Gerald. Their stories are similar in many ways, but also diverge at a few key points. Get a glimpse into what it’s like to grow up …

00:53:40  |   Mon 09 Mar 2015
AS116: Politics With The Skepticrat, Part 2

AS116: Politics With The Skepticrat, Part 2

We continue our discussion with Noah and Heath. https://www.facebook.com/skepticrat

The post AS116: Politics With The Skepticrat, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

00:38:15  |   Thu 05 Mar 2015
AS115: Politics, With The Skepticrat

AS115: Politics, With The Skepticrat

We’re joined by none other than Noah Lugeons and Heath Enwright! After becoming famous for being Scathing Atheists, the guys are now branching out to politics with their new podcast, The Skepticrat! …

00:43:19  |   Mon 02 Mar 2015
AS114: Hate Speech Laws, with Michael

AS114: Hate Speech Laws, with Michael

Previous guest and awesome Patron Michael, AKA Bangs Naughty Bits, joins me to talk about free speech. In particular, we’re discussing a very interesting article which I read aloud on the show: http:…

00:51:12  |   Thu 26 Feb 2015
AS113: Intellectual Honesty Is Important

AS113: Intellectual Honesty Is Important

… And CJ Werleman doesn’t have it. In this 24 hours late episode, my voice is still sounding a little rough, but better than it did. I had a few interactions with the infamous CJ Werleman, and it has…

00:39:15  |   Tue 24 Feb 2015
AS112: Justin Schieber Returns, Part 2!

AS112: Justin Schieber Returns, Part 2!

It’s Justin Schieber, part 2! Justin Schieber is back for a discussion on apologetics! Justin is an accomplished debater, and a refreshingly clear thinker regarding apologetics. Justin gives the argu…

00:39:32  |   Thu 19 Feb 2015
AS111: Justin Schieber Returns!

AS111: Justin Schieber Returns!

Justin Schieber is back for a discussion on apologetics! Justin is an accomplished debater, and a refreshingly clear thinker regarding apologetics. Justin gives the arguments a very fair shake, and a…

00:44:49  |   Mon 16 Feb 2015
AS110: Chapel Hill Shootings

AS110: Chapel Hill Shootings

I finish up the Spinoza reading from the Portable Atheist, and then I talk about the awful shooting deaths of three Muslims in Chapel Hill. Is atheism to blame?

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00:39:49  |   Thu 12 Feb 2015
AS109: Portable Atheist 4

AS109: Portable Atheist 4

It’s finally time for another edition of the Portable Atheist! This time it’s Benedict de Spinoza!

The post AS109: Portable Atheist 4 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

00:40:00  |   Mon 09 Feb 2015
AS108: ISIS; Huckabee’s Brilliance

AS108: ISIS; Huckabee’s Brilliance

Well you’ve no doubt heard what’s in the news. ISIS is terrible. I discuss some difficult questions involved. Then, since we all went through that ordeal, I give us a nice easy issue: Huckabee’s take…

00:41:46  |   Thu 05 Feb 2015
AS107: Dr. Steve Sentenced to Catholic Mass

AS107: Dr. Steve Sentenced to Catholic Mass

Joining me in today’s episode is Anonymous Steve, who you might remember from a previous episode. Steve was oddly sentenced to Catholic Mass by a crazy judge in the UK. You may have seen the story ma…

00:58:36  |   Mon 02 Feb 2015
AS106: A Few Thoughts; Patron of the Week

AS106: A Few Thoughts; Patron of the Week

I have a few loose ends to tie up with Charlie Hebdo stuff, and then we have a great Patron of the week! This week’s Patron is Wes, and he works in intelligence, which sounds way cooler than it is! O…

00:41:49  |   Thu 29 Jan 2015
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