The Science Enthusiast Podcast

We talked about skeptics and atheists in popular culture LIVE from the Gateway to Reason 2017 conference! Follow David G and check out his new book, 'No Sacred Cows'! http://davidgmcafee.com https://twitter.com/DavidGMcAfee https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavidGMcAfee Thank you to our incredible patrons for continuing to support our work! We get to do cool stuff like road trip together to St. Louis because of that support. So if you like what we did here today, please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast just like Michael, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Michael, Michael, Magnus, Sav-Hannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue! Also, follow our podcast page on Facebook, follow me at A Science Enthusiast,follow Natalie at as Skeptical Parenting page or on Twitter as @aSciEnthusiast and Natalie as @ncnewell. Or, you can reach us at podcast@ascienceenthusiast.com. THANK YOU to Thomas and Sarah for making this happen. And we’re sorry.  

We talk about Christians who are butthurt over butt stuff, then to former Scientologist Chris Shelton (http://mncriticalthinking.com & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF326xyA0QHI7Z5xAwKQDJg) about his experience in the 'Church of Scientoogy,' then close out the show discussing the... pastor? Facebook personality? Something? That is Joshua Feuerstein (https://www.instagram.com/p/BWpdcAqFDBu). Support the show and get early access to an ad-free version at: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast! QoTW: One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away. (Stephen Hawking’s advice to his children) Follow the podcast on YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell

We talked to a an audience comprised (generally) of non-skeptics about what skepticism is, then gave some examples of scientists and skeptics in pop culture, such as our 'god' of the week ('Doubting Thomas'), and also Dr. House, RIck (and Morty!), Andrew Ryan (from Bioshock), Batman/Iron Man, and more! Support the show: http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast! Why We Love the Internet: Skeptical Podcasts, YouTubers, and Facebook Pages George Hrab for the inspiration behind this episode Skeptics Guide to the Universe Skeptics with a K (Michael Marshall) Science-Based Medicine Blog League of Nerds/Myles Power on YouTube Facebook: Scibabe, Credible Hulk, Debunking Denialism, Do you even science bro Friendly Atheist/Hemant Mehta, Tracey Moody, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar (now we’re just listing our friends I guess) Atheist Republic Andrew Seidel/FFRF David Silverman/American Atheists FOR US: A Science Enthusiast & Skeptical Parenting (and a bunch others at http://patreon.com/aScienceEnthusiast) Science Moms Thank our incredible patrons for continuing to support our work, and give an extra-special shoutout to Jeff (social media director for the #NormalizeAtheism campaign) who actually drove six HOURS to see us to this thing today!

Sponsor: Hobby Lobby (http://bit.ly/2tBYiuX) YOU can sponsor the show at http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast! God of the Week: Erebus! Guest: Callie Wright! We talked about Callie's backstory and the importance of of storytelling in atheist activism, LGBT activism, and science communication. https://twitter.com/gaytheistcallie https://patreon.com/thegaytheistmanifesto http://queeryshow.com Why we love the internet: Good news! (and no, not that stupid fucking club) THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!! Follow the podcast on YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/ScienceEnthusiastPodcast! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitter: @SciEnthusiasts & @aSciEnthusiast & @ncnewell

Intro- Reza Aslan/NECSS recap (YOU can sponsor the show on Patreon!) GoTW - Eros! Interview - Jon Stewart! jonsleeper.wordpress.com Failure of AA the-sinclair-method.com aabeyondbelief.org aaagnostica.org Why we love the internet- Indy PopCon (Our first-ever live show!) QoTW - That is the way to learn the most, that when you are doing something with such enjoyment that you don’t notice that the time passes. (Albert Einstein, in a letter to his son) THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Contact: podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Twitters: @aSciEnthusiast @ncnewell

Sponsor: Reza Aslan! (YOU can sponsor the show at http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast JUST LIKE: All 3 Michaels, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Magnus, Savhannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue!) GoTW: God: Old Testy version. Interview: The Arkaversary with Jim Helton (of Tri-State Freethinkers/American Atheists) & our favorite FFRF attorney, Andrew Seidel! Why we love the internet: Well, this EcoWatch email. (And this) QoTW: My desire is to know what I have lived, that I may know how to live henceforth. -Henry David Thoreau Next week: Jon Stewart to us about addiction and secular recovery treatments! Follow the podcast on YouTube (http://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast)! Contact- podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Music- AdamJohnsonDC@gmail.com This podcast is a production of Not Narrow or Straight, LLC ©2017, all rights reserved.

Sponsor: Reza Aslan! (YOU can sponsor the show at http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast JUST LIKE: All 3 Michaels, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Magnus, Savhannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue!) GoTW: God: Old Testy version. Interview: The Arkaversary with Jim Helton (of Tri-State Freethinkers/American Atheists) & our favorite FFRF attorney, Andrew Seidel! Why we love the internet: Well, this EcoWatch email. (And this) QoTW: My desire is to know what I have lived, that I may know how to live henceforth. -Henry David Thoreau Next week: Jon Stewart to us about addiction and secular recovery treatments! Follow the podcast on YouTube (http://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast)! Contact- podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com Music- AdamJohnsonDC@gmail.com This podcast is a production of Not Narrow or Straight, LLC ©2017, all rights reserved.

Sponsor: Global warming! http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40339730 (YOU can sponsor the show at http://bit.ly/tSEpodcast JUST LIKE: All 3 Michaels, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Magnus, Savhannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue!) GoTW: Guest co-host Hira Shabbir (https://twitter.com/hirashab) talks about Muhammad and her pilgrimage experience! Why we love the internet: https://reddit.com/r/TreesSuckingOnThings QoTW: 'God works in mysterious ways' is a euphemism for 'Stop asking hard questions.' -Hemant Mehta Next week: Jon Stewart (of the band Sleeper [FOR REAL THIS TIME]) talks to us about addiction and secular recovery treatments! Follow the podcast on YouTube (http://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast)! Contact us- podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com! Music: AdamJohnsonDC@gmail.com This podcast is a production of Not Narrow or Straight, LLC ©2017, all rights reserved.

Sponsor: Fried chicken pizza (http://bit.ly/2skwzfP) or... A chiropractor (http://bit.ly/2rArl2g) (YOU can sponsor the show- be a patron at http://bit.ly/tSEpodcast JUST LIKE: All three Michaels, Trevor, Nathan, Alice, Cynthia, Magnus, Savhannah, Felix, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue!) GoTW: Whatever this (http://bit.ly/2tc2n6z) post is Interview: Dr. David Gorski! Follow Dr. Gorski on Science Based Medicine (http://bit.ly/2tbKlS3), his blog (http://bit.ly/2tx2Wax), and Twitter (bit.ly/Gorkson)! Why we love the internet: Because Dan got 'deflated' by Deflating Atheism (http://bit.ly/2satLDM)! QoTW: The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Next week: Jon Stewart (of the band Sleeper) talks to us about addiction and secular recovery treatments! Follow the podcast on YouTube (http://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast)! Contact us- podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com! Music: Adam Johnson (AdamJohnsonDC@gmail.com). This podcast is a production of Not Narrow or Straight, LLC ©2017, all rights reserved.

Sponsor:Covfefe? (YOU can sponsor the show on patreon at http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast!) God of the week: Sarumon? Interview: Sarah Lohman, author of the blog Four Pounds Flour and of the book Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine. Follow Sarah as @FourPoundsFlour! Why we love the internet: Mel Rice of the #NormalizeAtheism campaign! Quote of the Week:Craig Jenkins! Be like Trevor, Michael, Alice, Michael, Nathan, Felix, Michael, Magnus, Savhannah, Kris, James, Sarah, and Josue: Become a patron at patreon.com/tSEpodcast! Next week: Dr. David Gorski! Follow the podcast on Youtube! Contact us- podcast@aScienceEnthusiast.com! Music: Adam Johnson (AdamJohnsonDC@gmail.com). This podcast is a production of Not Narrow or Straight, LLC ©2017, all rights reserved.

The Science Enthusiast Podcast! Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Blue Apron! Except not. But really: Our Kickstarter project, Offensive Crayons (http://OffensiveCrayons.com)! (YOU can sponsor the show at patreon [http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast] or by buying some merch at

The Science Enthusiast Podcast! Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Our patrons (Trevor, Michael, Alice, Michael, Felix, Michael, Savvvvv-Hanna, Amanda, Kris, Nathan, James, Sarah, Cynthia, and Magnus)! (YOU can sponsor the show at patreon [http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast] or by buying some merch ataScienceEnthusiast.com/store!) The show:AMA! We answer some of your questions, and tal

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:The Maplewood, Missouri Department of Tourism! Protecting domestic abusers since forever.https://www.aclu.org/blog/speak-freely/missouri-city-banishes-domestic-violence-survivors-calling-police (YOU can sponsor the show at patreon [http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast] or by buying some merch at

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Muddy jeans that aren’t muddy but might be because we can’t prove they’re not? (YOU can sponsor the show at patreon [http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast] or by buying some merch ataScienceEnthusiast.com/store!) God of the week:Acat! (

The Science Enthusiast Podcast!Just the right amount of not-a-science-podcast! It's not the worst, but thank you for listening (and we're sorry?)! Hosts:Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Follow the podcast on Youtube athttp://bit.ly/SciEnthusiastPodcast! Sponsor:Alex Jones! http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/InfoWars-Alex-Jones-custody-chili-for-lunch-11081124.php (YOU can sponsor the show at patreon [http://patreon.com/tSEpodcast] or by buying some merch ataScienceEnthusiast.com/store!) God of the week: