The Science Enthusiast Podcast

tSE 016 - Andrew Seidel, Attorney at the Freedom From Religion Foundation Hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Sponsor:Mother Teresa! For when you want to make a sadist a saint. God of the week:Freya Interview: Andrew Seidel!Andrew is a constitutional and civil rights attorney, activist, atheist, author, former Grand Canyon tour guide, and sometimes photographer. At the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Andrew works to ensure that the government obeys the First Amendment and that Jefferson’s “Wall of Separation” between state and church remains tall and impregnable.Read Andrew's article about RFRA, follow Andrew on Twitter as @AndrewLSeidel, and support the Freedom From Religion Foundation!

tSE 015 - Kevin Folta, Chairman of Horticultural Sciences at University of Florida Episode 015 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: You know. Sponsor: "Science always wins." - Kevin Folta God of the week:Anubis Interview: Kevin Folta! Dr. Folta is a professor and chairman of the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida, and is also an active science communicator.(Someone in the group called him a “modern day science hero”) Check out Kevin's punk band from high school, too. Follow Kevin! Illumination: Kevin Folta’s Blog & Kevin Folta on Twitter Thanks to Jayson Merkley of

tSE Podcast 014 - David Silverman, President of American Atheists  Episode 014 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Potty mouthing is better than a history of misogyny and genocide. Sponsor: The second coming of Jesus! Wait for it... God of the week: Hermes - Greek Messenger God (also, merchants and commerce, athletics, travel, public speaking) Interview: David Silverman! David is the president of American Atheists and is one of the best-known atheists in America. He has appeared on a several TV programs for on-air debates, has served on the executive committee of the Reason Rally, and has written the book Fighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World. Quote of the Week: We as atheists do no good for ourselves or for others by hiding in the closet. - David Silverman

tSE Podcast 013 - Alice Cichon, Co-Founder of SecularAction.org Episode 013 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Cupping is bullshit. Sponsor: Educatin' with Satan - After School Satan God of the week: Huitaca - “The South American Pleasure Goddess” Interview: Alice Cichon!Alice is the Business Development Manager of Secular Action.org-- a resource website that provides people with ways to get involved in the secular movement. She is an active member and assistant organizer with NYC Skeptics, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes critical thinking and science education, and a volunteer & donor to Secular Coalition for America. And next year she will be coming out with a line of action figures of popular science communicators and donating the profits to organizations that are dedicated to fighting pseudoscience.You can find out more about Alice's organization at SecularAction.org! Why we love the Internet:Har

tSE 012 - Vance Crowe, Director of Monsanto Millennial Engagement Be like James, Michael T, Carlotta, Michael B, and Alice: Become a patron atpatreon.com/tSEpodcast! Episode 012 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Your child deserves body autonomy. Sponsor: Jeffrey Smith from the "Institute for Responsible Technology. One of the most wildly misleading titles for an organization in the history of history. God of the week: None, just like real life. Interview: Vance Crowe! Vance is the Director of Millennial Engagement at Monsanto in Saint Louis, Missouri. In the past, Vance has worked at the World Bank and NPR affiliate. Vance holds an undergraduate degree in communications from Marquette University and a Master

Science Enthusiast Podcast 011 - Jayson Merkley of Vegan GMOHosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Does Trump even know where the Ukraine is? Sponsor: Jill Stein thinks wifi is dangerous and panders to conspiracy theorists. God of the week:Inara: The Middle-Eastern Protection Goddess - Protector of Wild Animals Interview: Jayson Merkley! Jayson is the Director of Vegan GMO, an organization that advocates for a rational approach toward biotechnology as tool to reduce suffering and improve quality of life for humans and animals. He’s a 20

Science Enthusiast Podcast 010 - Fiona O'Leary, 'Vaxxed', and Autism Advocacy Login to access this episode's bonus-level content!  Hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Disclaimer: We made it to ten episodes. Thank you! Sponsor: David Wolfe's commercial for a "portable essential oil diffuser" looks less like aromatherapy and more like a crack pipe. (It's also tacitly encouraging kids to vape, as the manufacturer says there is no age limit on their product. Good job, David) God of the week:Morpheus! The dude who is responsible for those "went to work naked" dreams. Or maybe you go to work naked anyway. We're not here to judge. Be like James, Michael T, Carlotta, Michael B, and Alice: Become a patron atpatreon.com/tSEpodcast! Topic: The makers of 'Vaxxed' have sent a threatening letter to Fiona O'Leary of Autsitic Rights Together (ART). ART is an Autism advocacy organization, empowering those with autism and helping curb the negative stigma associated with Aut

A friend, Fiona, has been attacked by the creators and distributors of Vaxxed: From Cover up to Catastrophe.  Read the full post: http://ascienceenthusiast.com/vaxxed-makers-threaten-lawsuit-for-valid-criticism Support Fiona by re-tweeting her (https://twitter.com/fionapettit71/status/756289704392265729) or tweeting this article to Andrew Wakefield, Del Bigtree, and Polly Tomley (http://ctt.ec/7H9MJ). Keep talking about the movie. Tag the makers in posts. Do not let this go away. Follow me: FB- https://www.facebook.com/aScienceEnthusiast Twitter- https://twitter.com/aSciEnthusiast IG- https://www.instagram.com/ascienthusiast Patreon:http://patreon.com/tsepodcast aSE merch: http://ascienceenthusiast.com/store

Science Enthusiast Podcast 009 - Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Part II Login to access this episode's extended interview (half an hour long)! Hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast):   Disclaimer: #RNCinCLE Sponsor: Dragons. Because they're really real. God of the week:Maui! Because who doesn't like a "trickster" god who dies by getting crushed by a vagina? Topic: Ken Ham's Ark Encounter in rural Kentucky. The nearly $100 million theme park based around rape and incest is receiving about $18 million in taxpayer money. We're a bit upset about this situation. Dan went to the Ark though, so you don't have to! He's ready to tell you all about it. We're going to need more beer to get through this.You can see pictures on the blog post. Why we love the Internet:r/HybridAnimals!In particular: this

Science Enthusiast Podcast 008 - A Tour of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Part I Episode 008 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus content! Disclaimer: Have you caught all the Pokemon?  Sponsor: The Ark Encounter. God of the week: Noah. Not really a god, but close enough? Topic: Ken Ham's Ark Encounter in rural Kentucky. The nearly $100 million theme park based around rape and incest is receiving about $18 million in taxpayer money. We're a bit upset about this situation. Dan went to the Ark though, so you don't have to! He's ready to tell you all about it. You can see pictures on the blog post. Quote of the Week:To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticize and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is

Science Enthusiast Podcast 007 - Dr. John Snyder Discusses Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Episode 007 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Login to access this episode's bonus content! Disclaimer:You may not need to go to school in Texas if the rapture is coming. Sponsor:Mercola basically gave people cancer while saying he was preventing it God of the week:Osiris (Egyptian god of the Underworld). Cliff's notes version: The dude has a golden penis. Guest: Dr. John Snyder! Dr. Snyder is a pediatrician in Massachusetts, where the Naturopathic Practice Act was just passed. Dr. Snyder is passionate about speaking out against 'Complimentary Alternative Medicine' (or CAM), where patients "double-dip" by seeing both a legitimate medical doctor and a Naturopath/Homeopath/etc. A

Episode 006 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Disclaimer:Has Anyone Really Been Far Even as Decided to Use Even Go Want to do Look More Like? Sponsor:A moment of silence for the victims of background checks for firearms. God of the week:Bacchus, the Roman god of agriculture and wine, because why not? Guest: Eli Bosnick! Eli is a co-host on The Scathing Atheist, God Awful Movies, and The Skepticrat. You can follow Eli on Twitter as @EliBosnick, follow Eli on on Facebook, and also support his podcasts by donating to their Patreon for God Awful Movies and Patreon for Scathing Atheist! Topics referred to during the discussion: The Miracle of the Sun,

Science Enthusiast Podcast 005: Grant Ritchey & Dental Woo Hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): God of the week:Sheela Na Gigs, AKA "the old hag of the breasts" Guest: Dentist Grant Ritchey! We discuss some BS about root canals thanks to Joseph Mercola, what makes for effective science communication, and asked him why dentists always try to talk to us when they have their hands in our mouths. You can follow Dr. Ritchey on Twitter as @SkepticalDDS, read his articles on Science Based Medicine, and listen to his podcast (with friend of the show Clay Jones), Prism Podcast Why we love the Internet:Joan Cornella on Facebook! Particularly: this post,

Science Enthusiast Podcast 004: Psychologist Stuart Vyse & Irrational Behavior Full notes on the site: ascienceenthusiast.com/ep004 Episode 004 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting), Devin Scott (Skepticism By The Pint), and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast)! Intro:Mike Adams' bio is great. It's just the best ever. It's perfect. It's such a great bio, let me tell you all about it. This bio will go down as one of the greatest bios in the history of mankind. God of the week:Hypnos, the mythological god of sleep. I mean uh, it totally happened and is real. Not a myth. Guest: Psychologist Stuart Vyse! He is the author of Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition. He is also author of Going Broke: Why American’s Can’t Hold on to Their Money. He is an expert on irrational behavior, frequently quoted in the press and has made appearances on CNN International, the PBS NewsHour, and NPR’s Science Friday.You can check out more from Stuart on his website, follow him on Twitter at @StuartVyse, or follow his column on

Science Enthusiast Podcast 003: Biology Babe discusses cancer woo Full notes:http://ascienceenthusiast.com/ep003/ A rant: Harambe killed after 4 year old falls into enclosure Guest: Lauren from Biology Babe! Lauren is a cancer researcher, so we talked about immunology and cancer woo with her! Lauren has written for our site, too! Links/articles relevant to the discussion: The Three Es of Cancer Immunoediting Targeting Cancer with Genetically Engineered PoliovirusAmerican Cancer Society: Immunotherapy Mercola settles for $5.3 million for lying about reducing cancer risk (while actually increasing the risk) We also asked her questions sourced from our discussion group: The Science Enthusiasts!