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 Atheist Nomads Episode 40 – Taking on Bull Shit with Ari Mandel, part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:28:20

INTRO * Please report issues * Thank you for using the Amazon click through FEEDBACK Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS THIS DAY IN HISTORY – December 5 * 1492 – Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to set foot on the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic) * 1933 – Prohibition ends * 1945 – Aircraft squadron lost in the Bermuda Triangle * 1969 – First 4 ARPANET nodes are brought SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Amazon testing drones …as is UPS * Texas approves real text books * Male and female brains mapped * GM maize rat tumour paper retracted * 13% of Finns are HIV resistant * New HIV strain found * Anti-vax group forced to change name * Male contraceptive method found, may be on the market in 10 years POLITICS AND RELIGION * Blasphemy decriminalized in The Netherlands * Woman fined for not circumcising her son * “Rape away the gay” pastor’s sentence suspended * Methodist pastor forced to denounce his children or lose his job with audio * ACLU sues the US Conference of Catholic Bishops over hospital directives INTERVIEW – Ari Mandel * Facebook * Heathen Hassid Blog This episode is brought to you by: Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month * Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Virginia Dawn * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Renee Davis-Pelt Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month * Vernware * Audible.com – get your free audio book at audibletrial.com/atheistnomads. * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. * This vs. That – A new six part series available for download made just for geeky skeptics like you! Use offer code “nomads” at checkout for 25% off your purchase at thisvsthatshow.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2013-12-05

 Atheist Nomads Episode 39 – The Witch is Dead with Ari Mandel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:53:49

INTRO * TVCoR * Secular Coalition state chapters * Secularity USA * Advertisements FEEDBACK * Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. THIS DAY IN HISTORY – November 21 * 1975 – Congressional report charges U.S. involvement in assassination plots * 1976 – Rocky premieres * 1985 – Israeli spy arrested in United States * 1986 – Oliver North starts feeding documents into the shredding machine SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Multicellular alga developed in a lab * Fossil shows insects doing it missionary style * Canadian study finds ⅓ of herbal supplements to be adulterated * Cow’s milk peptide used to kill stomach cancer cells POLITICS AND RELIGION * CDC comes clean on teen e-cig usage and smoking * Anti-abortion group in Texas kidnaps women * Four Idaho couples sue the state over the same-sex marriage ban * Hawaii legalizes same-sex marriage * So did Illinois * 16.5 down, 33.5 to go * EU rules gay Africans entitled to asylum * Costco labels the Bible as fiction * Student suspended for tearing pages from Bible * Bus driver fired over prayers * Lawsuit over horrific theocracy in Hildale, UT and Colorado City, AZ * Faith healing in Idaho * Sylvia Brown has died! INTERVIEW – Ari Mandel * Facebook * Blog This episode is brought to you by: Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month * Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Virginia Dawn * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Renee Davis-Pelt Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month * Vernware * Audible.com – get your free audio book at audibletrial.com/atheistnomads. * Archway Hosting, provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. * This vs. That – A new six part series available for download made just for geeky skeptics like you! Use offer code “nomads” at checkout for 25% off your purchase at thisvsthatshow.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2013-11-21

 Atheist Nomads Episode 38 – Cross Examining Bob Seidensticker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:49:18

INTRO FEEDBACK * Brian | Cornell | American Association for the Advancement of Science | Science Daily Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month * Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Virginia Dawn * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Renee Davis-Pelt Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month * Vernware THIS DAY IN HISTORY – November 7 * 1776 – Post office stays in the Franklin family * 1940 – Tacoma Bridge collapses * 1989 – Two African American firsts in politics SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Haiti get’s a 3D Printer and starts making umbilical cord clamps * Toddler still HIV free * India’s going to Mars * The coldest object in the universe * The UN Asteroid Defense Plan * The Taliban’s polio outbreak POLITICS AND RELIGION * USAFA makes “so help me God” optional in the Honor Oath * Brunei rolls out full sharia law for Muslims * Boise spire to be changed * Atheists not welcome at soup kitchen * Jewish Atheist takes $1000 to keep the Sabbath * Wisconsin’s God Graveyard * Muslim patrols in London * AFA ready to sue the US military ADVERTISEMENT – This Vs That INTERVIEW – Bob Seidensticker Blog Cross Examined A Modern Christmas Carol This episode is brought to you by: * Audible.com – get your free audio book at audibletrial.com/atheistnomads. * Archway Hosting, provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. * This vs. That – A new six part series available for download made just for geeky skeptics like you! Use offer code “nomads” at checkout for 25% off your purchase at thisvsthatshow.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2013-11-07

 Atheist Nomads Episode 37 – Atheist Comedy with Keith Lowell Jensen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:42:53

INTRO FEEDBACK * Sean from Canada * Frank * Vernware Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or call us at (541) 203-0666. SUPPORTERS New levels available! Dark Matter – $100 Antimatter – $50 Nuclear – $20 Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month * Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Virginia Dawn * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Renee Davis-Pelt Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month * Vernware   Join the Foundation Beyond Belief!   THIS DAY IN HISTORY – October 24 * 1861 – Western Union completes the first transcontinental telegraph line * 1951 – Truman declares war with Germany officially over * 1954 – U.S. president pledges support to South Vietnam * 1997 – Marv Albert faces sentencing in sexual assault case   Get Hope After Faith: An Ex-Pastor’s Journey from Belief to Atheism by Jerry DeWitt with your free 30 day trial of Audible.com by going to audibletrial.com/atheistnomads!   SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Rogue planet discovered * Water world! * 1.8 million year old hominid skull found * New HIV medication prevents it from taking over T Cells! * Herbal supplements may be harmful to your health   Thinking about starting a website or looking for low cost hosting? Check out Archway Hosting.   POLITICS AND RELIGION *McCarthy backs off on vaccines *Textbook publishers refuse to bow to Texas demands *Utah billboard companies reject American Atheists *Utah state senator trying to bring religion into public schools *Child sacrifice in India *UK Boy Scouts create a secular oath *Government Shutdown: * Ted Cruz said the shutdown was god’s will * 144 Republicans voted for default | Detail * House Stenographer goes nuts as the House votes against default *New Jersey becomes the 14th state with marriage equality   INTERVIEW – Atheist comedian Keith Lowell Jensen Keith’s CDs and DVDs Follow Keith on Twitter   You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2013-10-24

 Atheist Nomads Episode 36 – On the Road Again with Sam Mulvey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:36:17

INTRO * Light the Night | National | Dustin * Foundation Beyond Belief FEEDBACK * Al from Canada * An anonymous German * Virginia Dawn SUPPORTERS Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month * Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Virginia Dawn * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Renee Davis-Pelt Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month * Vernware THIS DAY IN HISTORY – October 10 * 1881 – Darwin publishes work on mold and worms * 1944 – Eight hundred children are gassed to death at Auschwitz * 1957 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower apologizes to African diplomat * 1985 – Achille Lauro hijacking ends * 1991 – Former postal worker commits mass murder SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Bionic leg controlled by brain power * Molecules of light? * First artificial pancreas approved * A malaria vaccine! POLITICS AND RELIGION * Nordic countries propose a circumcision ban * Texas now openly demanding biblical creationism in text books * Cops for Christ? * USAF forcing cadets to invoke God to receive their commissions * Freethought Equality Fund, a nontheist pack launched * Punk band shoots a porno at the WBC * Another conservative anti-gay senator has been outed * Catholic bishops want the shutdown to continue unless their own demands are met INTERVIEW – Sam Mulvey, host of Ask an Atheist and President of the Humanists of Washington   You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2013-10-10

 Atheist Nomads Episode 35 – Apologizing for Apologetics with Rachael Slick | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:27:32

INTRO * Light the Night National | Dustin * FBB FEEDBACK * Sean from Canada * Stephen from Canada SUPPORTERS Platinum Sponsor – US$10.00 per month * Robert Ray, Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Virginia Dawn * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics * Renee Davis-Pelt Gold Sponsor – US$5.00 per month * Vernware THIS DAY IN HISTORY – September 26th * 1945 – First American soldier killed in Vietnam * 1888 – Great American author T.S. Elliot is born * 1960 – Nixon sweats a river during a debate * 1969 – It’s all about Marsha Marsha Marsha! as the Brady Bunch premiers * 2008 – Screen legend Paul Newman dies SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY * Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake creates new island in Pakistan * Cygnus delayed * CDC reports on antibiotic resistant infections * Australia nixes the science minister post * Russian Academy of Science loses independance POLITICS AND RELIGION * Faith healing parents charged in daughter’s death * Sexuality is apparently magnetic… * Court rules that for-profit corporation is not a religious person * Pope wants the Catholic Church to take it’s focus off social issues… * …Yet still excommunicates gay and woman affirming priest… * …meanwhile another priest caught with a boy’s pants down INTERVIEW – Rachael Slick Rachael Slick is the daughter of Christian apologist and CARM Founder Matt Slick and wrote about her experiences growing up on Friendly Atheist. If you read up on TAG you can find it here. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

 Atheist Nomads Episode 34 – Atheism in the North Puget Sound with Robert Ray | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:17:43

INTRODUCTION * Humans take robots jobs! * Light the Night | National | Dustin * Foundation Beyond Belief FEEDBACK * Virginia Dawn SUPPORTERS Platinum Sponsors * Robert Ray from the Humanists of the North Puget Sound * Virginia Dawn * Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics Gold Sponsor * Vernware THIS DAY IN HISTORY September 5 * 1774 – First Continental Congress convenes * 1970 – U.S. forces launch last major American operation of the war * 1975 – Gerald Ford survives first assassination attempt * 1972 – Arab terrorists take Israeli hostages at the Olympics SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY * Curiosity can now drive itself * 3-D printing in space * ALMA is OOS due to strike * Whales burn and tan * The East Coast bottlenose dolphin viral die off * Google Palestine hacked POLITICS/RELIGION * Crucified bus drivers * Megachurch measles outbreak in Texas * MAJ Nidal Hasan want’s the death penalty and gets it * North Korea executes musicians for pornography * Zurich, Switzerland opens up prostitution drive in’s * Artist fleas Russia after paintings of Putin in lingerie are ceased * US Marines consider the nonreligious to be “at risk” * FFRF wins standing in Parish Exemption case Interview Robert Ray, President of the Humanists of the North Puget Sound Secular home school links * FaceBook group * website * Google+ You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

 Atheist Nomads Episode 33 – Thank God for an “act of God”? with Rebecca Vitsmun | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:30:53

INTRODUCTION Light the Night | National | TVCoR/Dustin FBB FEEDBACK Thanks for the support SUPPORTERS New Platinum Sponsors Robert Ray from the Humanists of the North Puget Sound Virginia Dawn Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics New Gold Sponsor Vernware Donor Gary THIS DAY IN HISTORY August 22 1864 – International Red Cross founded 1920 – Ray Bradbury Born – Fahrenheit 451 / Martian Chronicles 1922 – J. Edgar Hoover becomes Assistant Chief of the FBI 1989 – Nolan Ryan registers 5,000th strikeout 1992 – Incident at Ruby Ridge SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY The cause of the Near-Death Light Kepler repair attempts have failed Canada develops new animal radar 5000 year old board game discovered Using waste CO2 for more power! Google to test Project Loon in California’s Central Valley, begins taking participant applications POLITICS/RELIGION Egypt is a mess World’s oldest temple may have been built to worship Sirius Judge forces baby Messiah’s name to be changed First same-sex marriage in New Zealand Obama back’s Greece, NY prayer Interview We are joined by Rebecca Vitsmun, the Oklahoma City Tornado survivor made famous after telling Wolf Blitzer she’s an atheist. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

 Atheist Nomads Episode 32 – Catching up on the News and Mail | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:14

INTRODUCTION Sorry for the recent delays Dustin’s unemployed EFF is saving podcasting Light the Night – National | Dustin The latest on GSOW and FBB FEEDBACK Susan Christie Jason Sean Joseph Gary SUPPORTERS Ray THIS DAY IN HISTORY August 08 1945 – Truman signs United Nations Charter 1945 – Soviets declare war on Japan; invade Manchuria 1968 – Nixon and Agnew receive the Republican Party nomination 1973 – Vice President Agnew under attack 1974 – Nixon resigns SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY NASA’s new twin study Happy Birthday Curiosity! A test tube burger Bezos find the Apollow 11 engines POLITICS/RELIGION The National Atheist Party changes its name Bangladeshi Islamist found guilty of war crimes Buddhist temple get’s bombed Malala addresses UN Youth Assembly Federal judge issues injunction against ND abortion law Switzerland to adopt new godless national anthem Washington, D.C. Passes Law to Allow Atheists To Officiate Wedding Ceremonies Former Congressman Barney Frank Finally Comes Out as an Atheist You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

 Atheist Nomads Episode 31 – Jew Power with Joshie Berger, part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:21:02

INTRODUCTION FEEDBACK Rory Brian Joshie SUPPORTERS April THIS DAY IN HISTORY – July 11th 1767 – John Quincy Adams is born 1804 – Burr slays Hamilton in duel 1979 – Skylab crashes to Earth SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Big Brain Study looks at safety and effectiveness of electronic cigarettes POLITICS/RELIGION DOMA is out! California’s Prop 8 is out! The people’s filibuster in Texas Gary Glenn of the American Family Association of Michigan calls on Christians and governors to ignore any ruling from the Supreme Court that supports marriage equality House GOP will introduce an amendment to define marriage Hobby Lobby is a person? The views on the growing number of nones INTERVIEW We are continuing the interview with Joshie Berger. For part 1, see Episode 30. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Checksums – MD5 84d0a303c1eb95ec0daf96beca032f46  atheist_nomads_031.ogg d65d90656dcb1300d75fd96def40ae2c  atheist_nomads_031.mp3

 Atheist Nomads Episode 30 – Jew Power with Joshie Berger, part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:43:53

Introduction Boise Pride, with the Boy Scouts! Happy Birthday GSoW! Wesley and Sam Feedback Rory on 3D printed food Charles on E29 Mike on Miranda Supporters Randall Rus THIS DAY IN HISTORY – June 27 1829 – Smithson dies and leaves an odd will 1844 – Joseph Smith killed by mob 1880 – Helen Keller is born 2003 – National Do Not Call Registry started SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Bioengineered blood vessel used in first trial FDA asserts authority to regulate fecal transplants Using silver with antibiotics HPV Vaccine has reduced infection rates in teens by 56% in 4 years POLITICS/RELIGION Syria… Atheist pacifist get’s her citizenship application approved with the help of FFRF, the AHA, and a Texas Republican Supreme Court shoots down naturally occurring human gene patents Second attempt for atheist chaplains get’s 150 votes, still fails Interview For the last half of the show, we are joined by Joshie Berger, the OTD (former Hasidic Jew) of Food Network and SGU fame. We went long and it was just too good to cut, so for the last half of the interview, you will just have to wait for episode 31. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded on 2013-06-23 (news) and 2013-06-24 (interview) for release on 2013-06-27…Sorry it’s so late.

 Atheist Nomads Episode 29 – The Heretics Guide to Mormons with David Fitzgerald | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:01:18

Intro Welcome Vance! Help Teresa MacBain be a part of the Freethinker Panel at the Religious News Writers Conference FBB’s Humanist Crisis Response raises more than $44,000 for OK tornado victims Feedback Charles’ art Amy Dominic Richard – citations required for corrections Rory History June 13th 1966 – Miranda rights are established 1967 – Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court 1983 – Pioneer 10 departs solar system Science/Technology The sensitive robot 120,000 year old Neanderthal tumor found Oldest bird fossil found Even with flaws, graphene is the strongest substance in the world The moon’s uneven gravity explained Politics/Religion Update on Kaitlyn Hunt Non-theistic invocation doesn’t fly with one AZ lawmaker House Armed Services Committee rejects humanist chaplains Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced a bill that encourages school board prayer Music – Brother Jake Presents – True Believing Mormon Dude (used by permission) Interview David Fitzgerald comes back on the show to talk about his new book: The Complete Heretic’s Guide to Western Religion Book One: The Mormons. Buy it now for Kindle for $6.66. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. You can also help support the cost of the show with a cash donation or using our Amazon click through for your next purchase. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded for release on 2013-06-13

 Atheist Nomads Episode 28 – The honorary last episode of Chariots of Iron | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:33:09

INTRO One year down! New theme music is on its way. We are joined by Eli and Lamar of Chariots of Iron. I have uploaded the Chariots of Iron archives to our sever. FEEDBACK – Oh so much THIS DAY IN HISTORY May 30 1431 – Joan of Arc martyred 1806 – Andrew Jackson wins duel 1922 – Former President Taft dedicates Lincoln Memorial 1971 – Mariner 9 departs for Mars 2008 – Sex and the City movie released – People around the world discover the sound of one hand clapping SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The robot bartender 3D printing food Stem-cell therapy restores sight to a blind man New study assesses consensus for anthropogenic global warming Kepler’s exoplanet search may be over POLITICS AND RELIGION John Kerry speaks out in favor of the right to not believe Supreme Court to hear town board prayer case Texas legislature is considering “Romeo and Juliet” defense for gay teens (House | Senate) Lesbian Florida teen charged with felony sexual charges Anonymous goes on the offensive Texas judge rules against lesbian in custody decision SCALIA RESIGNS POST AS SCOUTMASTER You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded 05/24/13 for release on 05/30/13

 Atheist Nomads Episode 27 – Guerrilla Skepticism with Susan Gerbic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:56:25

Recorded on 2013-05-09 and 2013-05-10 for release on 2013-05-16 INTRO Our next episode will be the one year anniversary show! LISTENER CONTEST Tara Vance Cassandra FEEDBACK – None this time around THIS DAY IN HISTORY May 16 1717 – Voltaire is imprisoned in the Bastille 1866 – US Congress dumps the half-dime coin for the Nickel 1918 – U.S. Congress passes Sedition Act 1984 – Andy Kaufman died – Tony Clifton continues to be seen for years. 1988 – US Surgeon general C. Everett Koop compares the addiction of nicotine to heroin and cocaine SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Canadarm on Canadian bank note Die and poison used against poachers Some atypical Black Widow cannibalism What makes people happy? POLITICS AND RELIGION Administration appeals “Morning After Pill” ruling TX Judge rules in favor of Cheerleaders FFRF is not Pleased Rhode Island becomes 10th state to embrace marriage equality Delaware was 11th Minnesota’s 12th INTERVIEW – Susan Gerbic Susan Gerbic leads a team of 80+ Wikipedia editors (in 17 languages) known as Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia trying to change skeptical content on the 5th most popular website world-wide. You can find out more at the project’s blog. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

 Atheist Nomads Episode 26 – Bouncing Around with Jay Novella | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:59:47

Atheist Nomads Episode 26 – Bouncing Around with Jay Novella 0:00:25 INTRO Wesley’s report on Reason Fest Contest Prize – Autographed copy of Shelley Segal’s An Atheist Album The Rules – Tell us why it’s important to be an out atheist in no more than 500 words if written or 3 minutes if it’s audio. May be submitted by email or on the voice mail line at 541-203-0666 Deadline is 05/11/13 0:07:35 FEEDBACK – Vance 0:11:37 THIS DAY IN HISTORY – May 2, 2011 Osama bin Laden killed 0:12:44 SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CISPA passes the US House of Representatives again Wringing a washcloth in orbit Kepler finds earth like worlds AquaAdvantage Salmon nears FDA approval Foundation Beyond Belief now has 1386 members, help them reach their goal of 2500! 0:22:23 POLITICS/RELIGION Boston Marathon bombing Blasphemy and islamism in Turkey Roger Gorley (Amanda Brown’s father) arrested for refusing to leave partner’s bedside Boy Scouts propose allowing gay kids, but not adults Major leagues prepare for openly gay athletes A couple’s second child dies due to reliance of faith healing Pussy Riot’s Nadia Tolokonnikova denied parole Iceland gives secular organizations equal footing with other non-official groups 0:42:36 INTERVIEW – Jay Novella Jay has been a skeptical activist for 15 years who serves as a co-host and producer of The Skeptics’ Guide To The Universe, a popular science podcast. Jay is also the producer and director of SGU Video Productions whose videos can be seen on the SGU YouTube channel. He also is the Director of Marketing and Technology for The New England Skeptical Society, a not for profit organization focused on promoting higher standards of education, especially in the areas of science and critical thinking. For the past 3 years, Jay has served on the board of directors for the Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism, a yearly conference held in NYC. Jay also is a regular contributor to The Rogues Gallery, a popular science and skepticism blog. 1:55:33 MUSIC – Bleak Harvest by Scott Williams (used by permission) You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Recorded 04/22/13 and 04/27/13 for release on 05/02/13

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