Atheists Talk Radio Show

July 14, 2019

You'd think that a movement that's so focused on growing wouldn't want to chase off a large chunk of their potential membership. You'd think an organization dedicated to supporting that constituency within the larger movement would be considered useful instead of unwanted. The history of Secular Woman demonstrates that reality is way more complicated than that. Today's guest is Monette Richards, current president of Secular Woman.

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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Jordan and Hertzey are joined by Ami Withani from Secular Soup to talk about... something? Admitedly we didn't have a script, so you can't say we didn't stick to it!

June 16, 2019

This week we are joined by Mandisa Thomas, president and founder of Black Non Believers as she shares the upcoming Women of Color Beyond Belief Conference being held in Chicago this October.

https://wocbeyondbelief.com/

https://blacknonbelievers.com/

https://bnseacon.com/

https://www.facebook.com/whitenightsblackparadise/

https://www.amazon.com/White-Nights-Paradise-Sikivu-Hutchinson/dp/0692267131

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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Travis and Hertzey talk to FFRF Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel about his new book:  "The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American". Check it out!

 http://andrewlseidel.com/ 

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JN4K3PY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 

May 26th, 2019

This week we have Charone Frankel from the Habeus Humor podcast to discuss the most recent wave of abortion laws limiting reproductive health in many states in the US.

LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/habeashumor/

https://habhumor.libsyn.com/

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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Maddy and Hertzey talk to Dave Warnock a former evangelical Christian pastor and church leader for nearly 40 years, now an Atheist. Dave’s leaving the Christian faith came at huge cost with the loss of almost his entire community of friends, and family.

Earlier this year (February 26, 2019) Dave received the devastating diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), and this precious and brief life became infinitely more precious and incredibly brief.  Dave immediately decided to begin “Dying Out Loud” by living life to the fullest - traveling to see as much of the world as his body will allow, spending time with people he knows and loves, meeting new people and learning their stories, sharing  and most of all, just cherishing the beautiful “moments” life offers to all of us.

So, what does one do when given a fatal diagnosis as an atheist? Does one re-examine his earlier conclusion that God isn't there...that there is no heaven...or hell? What kind of meaning does life have when it becomes shorter than we thought it might be? 

May 5th 2019

This week we are joined by Nick Fish, President of American Atheists.  Nick joins us to share what's going on with American Atheists, as well as giving us an overview of how awesome the recent American Atheists convention was in Cincinnati just a couple of weeks ago.

LINKS:

https://www.atheists.org/support/donate/

https://www.blitzwatch.org/

https://www.unchainedatlast.org

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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4/28/2019

This week we chat with Tucker Drake from the Atheist in the Trailer Park podcast about the multi-verse, quantum stuff, and other weird physics that are predicted but not proven yet by science.

Links:

https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/04/want-to-find-changing-fundamental-constants-measure-the-length-of-crystal/?fbclid=IwAR3HXgSGB3VB5IyTKY5oacM_HyNq1vlR-M6ishHaWdAOzqVxa-rctXbPRwc

https://trailerparkatheist.libsyn.com/

https://www.facebook.com/trailerparkatheist/

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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April 21, 2019

Our guest this Easter Sunday, to help celebrate the rising of the undead from their graves, the ritualistic eating of human flesh and blood, and other weird things christians do, is The Satanic Temple Minnesota.  Representing the Minnesota chapter of The Satanic Temple are co-chapter heads Ash Phenix and Asmodeus Sion, along with fellow founding member Antigone Azrael.

We have a robust discussion on philosphy vs religion, the activism work TST is known for, and the activism TST Minnesota is doing right now.

LINKS:

Diaper Drive wish list Link: http://a.co/eZ6G0x0

TST Minnesota on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesatanictemplemn/

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

Support this show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/AtheistTalk

April 14, 2019

This week we are joined by Dr. Karen Stollznow.  Karen is the author of numerous books including her best-seller God Bless America, Language Myths, Mysteries, and Magic, Haunting American, and her latest book Would You Believe It?  When she’s not writing Karen also teaches at several universities, has worked as a consultant linguist for several major companies, and writes a blog focusing on language with a focus on myths and misconceptions.  With all of that Dr. Karen Stollznow still finds time to the cohost for the award-winning science based podcast Monster Talk, where she and her cohost Blake Smith look at the legends and facts surrounding Big Foot, sea monsters, ghosts, cryptids, and other things that go bump in the night. 

LINKS:

Would You Believe It: https://www.amazon.com/Would-You-Believe-Mysterious-People-ebook/dp/B01MQVE2Z5

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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April 7, 2019

This week we are joined by Dr. Jeb Card.

Dr. Jeb Card is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Anthropology at Miami University. He is the editor of The Archaeology of Hybrid Material Culture and the coeditor of Lost City, Found Pyramid: Understanding Alternative Archaeologies and Pseudoscientific Practices. He has been a co-host for the popular podcast Archaeological Fantasies and a repeat guest on the podcast Monster Talk. Jeb is joining us here today to discuss his latest book “Spooky Archaeology, Myth and Science of the Past"

Outside of scientific journals, archaeologists are depicted as searching for lost cities and mystical artifacts in news reports, television, video games, and movies like Indiana Jones or The Mummy. This fantastical image has little to do with day-to-day science, yet it is deeply connected to why people are fascinated by the ancient past. By exploring the development of archaeology, this book helps us understand what archaeology is and why it matters.

In Spooky Archaeology author Jeb J. Card follows a trail of clues left by adventurers and professional archaeologists that guides the reader through haunted museums, mysterious hieroglyphic inscriptions, fragments of a lost continent that never existed, and deep into an investigation of magic and murder. Card unveils how and why archaeology continues to mystify and why there is an ongoing fascination with exotic artifacts and eerie practices.

Links:

Spooky Archaeology on Amazon

Follow Dr. Jeb Card on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahtzib

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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March 24, 2019

This week we are joined by Dustin Williams, host of the Atheist Nomads podcast.  Dustin shares his experiences relating to the phenomenon of the religious apocalypse as he experienced it growing up as a Seventh Day Adventist.  Dustin describes himself as a Dad, tech geek, and podcast host. He graduated from Walla Walla University (formerly Walla Walla College) with a BA in Theology and minors in History and Biblical Languages. He was raised SDA, went to college to become a pastor, but lost his faith after getting a BA in Theology from Walla Walla University and completing three semesters in the M.Div. Program at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.

LINKS:

Atheist Nomads: https://www.atheistnomads.com/

Atheist Nomads on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheistNomads/

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

Support this show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/AtheistTalk

Sunday March 17th

Our guest this week is author, historian, and professor Ken Albala.

Ken Albala is Professor of History at the University of the Pacific United States, received his Masters of Arts degree in history from Yale, and his PhD in history from Columbia University.  Ken has been the author or editor for over 25 books on both food and the intersections of food and history.  His course Food: A Cultural Culinary History is available from the Great Courses and the Great Courses Plus.  While Dr. Ken’s most recent books, At the Table: Food and Family Around the World  and Noodle Soup: Recipes, Techniques, Obsession are available everywhere, my personal favorites are all his books that do deep dives into history such as Beans: A History, Nuts: A Global History, and Pancake: A global history.

LINKS:

Ken Albala on The Great Courses, "Food: A Cultural Culinary History"  https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/food-a-cultural-culinary-history.html

Books by Ken Albala: https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Albala/s?k=Ken+Albala

Ken's personal blog: http://kenalbala.blogspot.com/

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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March 3, 2019

Today president of MN Atheists Ben Blanchard sits down with Hertzey to talk about the recent board elections, and opportunities for members of MN Atheist to have a direct impact on our direction.

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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February 24, 2019

This week we are joined by Mandisa Thomas to chat about her talk at the February Minnesota Atheists public meeting, "Fear of a Black Atheist".

Mandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam.

Ms. Thomas has a number of media appearances to her credit, including CBS Sunday Morning, CNN.com, and JET magazine. She has been a guest on podcasts such as Life After God, The Humanist Hour and Ask an Atheist, as well as the documentaries Contradiction and My Week in Atheism. Mandisa served on the Board for Reason Rally 2016, and previously for Foundation Beyond Belief, and the Secular Coalition for America. She has presented at conferences/conventions for American Atheists, Freedom from Religion Foundation, Secular Student Alliance, and many others.

As the president of Black Nonbelievers, Inc., Ms. Thomas works to encourage more Blacks to come out and stand strong with their nonbelief in the face of such strong religious overtones.

LINKS

http://wocbeyondbelief.com/

https://www.meetup.com/Black-Nonbelievers/events/257513734/

https://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.com/

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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February 17, 2019

This week we are happy to be joined by Fraser Cain, cohost of Astronomy Cast, publisher of Universe Today, Creator of the YouTube channel "Guide to Space".  Fraser just put out a fantastic guide for amateur astronomy; The Universe Today, Ultimate Guide to Viewing the cosmos, Everything You Need to Know to Become an Amateur Astronomer.

We chat with Fraser about the book, science communication, Astronomy Cast, and touch on atheism and flat earthers at the end.

LINKS

Fraser's book: https://www.universetoday.com/139658/our-book-the-universe-today-ultimate-guide-to-viewing-the-cosmos/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-universe-today-ultimate-guide-to-viewing-the-cosmos-david-dickinson/1128330563?ean=9781624145445#/

Indie Bound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781624145445

Astronomy Cast: http://www.astronomycast.com/

Guide to Space: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbJ42wpShvml6Eg22WjWAR-6QUufHFh2v

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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February 10, 2019

Farmer Dell and Steve Shives join Hertzey to chat about Star Trek, Pets, and a potpouri of topics

Links

Steve Shives on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevelikes2curse

Farmer Dell:

https://www.spreaker.com/show/evidence-based-eating

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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February 3, 2019

Maddy sits down with Farmer Dell of the Evidence Based Eating Podcast to discuss a variety of topics around food science, food labeling, misconceptions in farming practices, and some dairy cow biology.

I really encourage everyone to become a Patreon, even for just an episode, to listen to this complete program.  Farmer Dell and I chatted for an additional 45 minutes of farming & food discussion where Farmer Dell explains why they are essentially a bovine OBGYN, why baby cows aren't ruminants - but adult cows are, and how artisinal milk is made.

Podcast Link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/evidence-based-eating

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evbasedeating/

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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January 27, 2019

This week we're joined by Chelsea Pine author of the children's book "Sinky Stardust Feet".  Many folx ask us about our recommendations for children's books and we can't recommend this book, "Stinky Stardust Feet" enough.

From the about page:

"Stinky Stardust Feet gives kids and parents an opportunity to discuss science, religion, traditions, and any questions about the universe around them. (And to do so in a lighthearted manner– the book is funny!)

Judas [the protagonist] has to open his mind to figure out and understand the significance of personal hygiene. He goes on to discover why exactly his feet stink, and how he can use his method to solve future problems."

LINKS: https://stinkystardustfeet.com/

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1296423930/stinky-stardust-feet   

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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Sunday January 20, 2019

Hertzey and Joseph are joined in studio by almost Doctor Adam, almost Doctor Erin, and already a Doctor David.  The conversation is all about genetics, from sci-fi to current events of CRISPR coming out of China.

If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk

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