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Aron Ra and Kent Hovind have their long awaited discussion today, March 2nd (for real!)to discuss evidence for evolution vs creationism. We invite all to listen live to this historic event as well as to share the watch link, like and subscribe. (Hosts: Kyle Curtis and Steve McRae). Special Guests: Aron Ra and Kent Hovind.Support The NonSequitur Show

Aron Ra has been an political activist for more than a decade. He is an international public speaker, advocating science education, skeptical thinking, humanist values and secular policies all over the country and in twenty other countries--as a former regional director of American Atheists and now president of Atheist Alliance of America. He has over 144,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, which has millions of views. He hosts the Ra-Men podcast, spotlighting progressive people--inventors, performers, politicians, pioneers---who are taking action to make things better. As a science communicator, he produces a video series of classroom supplement biology lessons for middle school and high school students with the help of his wife, a science teacher and curriculum specialist with the Next Generation [national] Science Standards. Aron Ra is the author of the book, Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism. He is also director of the Phylogeny Explorer Project--an effort to depict the entire phylogenetic "tree of life" as a navigable online encyclopedia--as an educational reference to be used by scientists, teachers, and students. Aron Ra has lived all over the western states, and has been a Texas resident for the last twenty years. He currently lives in Garland in an almost empty nest: his blended family of two biological children and three step-children being mostly all grown.Special Guest: Aron Ra.Support The NonSequitur Show

We've all had thoughts, felt desires and committed sins we would never speak of. We bury these skeletons so far deep in our cerebral closets that we almost forget they ever existed in the first place. The thought of them ever being resurrected from memory's abyss is enough to make us curl into the fetal position... Unless your name is Alex Botten. Special Guest: Alex Botten.Support The NonSequitur Show

The Thinking Atheist shares his journey from christian broadcaster to atheist activist in this inspirational interview on doubt and how it can lead you to truth. Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Special Guest: Seth Andrews.Support The NonSequitur Show

In this episode, we are joined by the membership director and editor-in-chief of American Atheist Magazine, Pamela Whissel to discuss the efforts the AA is implementing to normalize and remove the stigma associated with the word "Atheist." In addition we talk about the buzz surrounding this year's American Atheist Convention in Oklahoma City and which one of TV's most notorious doctors will be making a "House Call" as the key note speaker. Hugh won't believe who it is.Special Guest: Pamela Whissel.Support The NonSequitur Show

Facing the prognosis that he will eventually lose his sight, Hans Jørgen Wiberg sets his sights on an idea that would change everything... Be My Eyes is a free mobile app designed to bring sight to the blind and visually impaired. With the press of a button, the app establishes a live video connection between blind and visually impaired users and sighted volunteers. Every day, volunteers are lending their eyes to solve challenges both big and small in the lives of the blind and visually impaired. With over half a million users across 150 countries, Be My Eyes has grown to become the largest online community for the blind and visually impaired. The app harnesses the power of generosity, technology and human connection to help blind and visually impaired individuals lead more independent lives. In April 2012, he presented his idea for an application at a startup event in Denmark. At this event, he connected with a team, ready to make Be My Eyes a reality. On October 4th, 2013, Hans presented the Be My Eyes idea in an impassioned Ted Talk, which continues to resonate with hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the globe. The app was launched the 15th of January 2015 and within 24 hours had 10,000 users. In October 2015, Be My Eyes received one of 7 spots in Singularity University’s accelerator program, as the only Scandinavian company. See the full list of companies here. Be My Eyes was a 2015 Index Awards finalist and has also been featured on Popular Science’s list of best apps of 2015. Furthermore, Be My Eyes is in the top ten of the Disrupt 100 2017. World-leading entrepreneurs, investors, and business people name the businesses on the Disrupt 100, to be the ones with most potential to influence, change or create new global markets. In September 2017, Be My Eyes, wins the Oslo Innovation Week Award. Later in September, Be My Eyes is selected to participate in Expo2020 in Dubai. On, 5th October 2017, the Android version was launched – With Be My Eyes available for Android, we will are able to reach even more blind and visually impaired people across the world and help them to lead more independent lives. In November 2017, Be My Eyes wins the CER prize 2017 In November 2017, Be My Eyes wins World Summit Award 2017 in the Category Inclusion and Empowerment. In December 2017 Be My Eyes was chosen as one of Google Play’s Best Apps of 2017 in the categories “Most innovative” alongside Google Earth, Pinterest and Snap Chat, “Daily Helper” and “Hidden Gem” Special Guest: Hans Jørgen Wiberg.Support The NonSequitur Show

Go beyond the stage with an intimate look at stand-up comedy through the eyes of two of the industry's staples, Tony Deyo (Conan, CBS The Late Late Show, Sirius XM, HBO) and Steve Lesser (Executive Producer-North Carolina Comedy Festival / Idiot Box Comedy Club). We explore the process of turning an idea into a laugh as well as style, writing material and working the live performance. This episode is filled with great advice for anyone looking to take the stage, or those who love the art of stand-up. Special Guests: Steve Lesser and Tony Deyo.Support The NonSequitur Show

The NonSequitur Show presents a spirited and passionate debate between Dr. Herman Mays and Kent Hovind on the evidence for a common ancestor. Herman Mays Jr. received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Kentucky in Biology with a minor in anthropology in 1992 and his PhD from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Kentucky in 2001. Dr. Mays has developed a significant public outreach program in natural history and evolutionary biology with numerous public lectures including an invited talk to the first TEDxCincy conference in Cincinnati. Kent Hovind is known for his Dr. Dino web site and for producing articles and selling video tapes, books, and fossil replicas. Hovind has held numerous speaking engagements (around 700 in 2004) at churches, private schools, and other venues each year, in addition to hosting a daily internet radio talk show and establishing Dinosaur Adventure Land in Florida.Special Guests: Godless Cranium, Godless Enginner, Herman Mays, Ph.D, Inspiring Philsophy, Jeranism, Jesse Kozlowski, Kent Hovind, Kirsten Banks, Nathan Thompson, Reds Rhetoric, and The Geek Room.Support The NonSequitur Show