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    The Wayward Willis Podcast

    The Wayward Willis is an atheist podcast with a slant toward secular humanism and education. Our goal is to publicize religious topics and discuss the effects of religion on a secular society in an entertaining way. Jon and Ron are two guys with different backgrounds and strong opinions on topics you don't discuss in polite company.

    For more entertainment and bonus content, please go to http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ and become a patron today!
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    Episodes (58)

    15: What Even Is Social Justice?

    15: What Even Is Social Justice?
    Jon and Logan talk about social justice warriors, inequality, feminism, and racism in America.

    Jon talks to DeRay Mckesson about Campaign Zero, Black Lives Matter, and social activism.
    https://www.joincampaignzero.org https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-people/ https://www.facebook.com/dmckesson Twitter: @deray

    Logan talks about the history and characteristics of EDM. Jon invites Kenny G on the show!

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://waywardwillis.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #atheism #activism #socialjustice #sjw

    14: What Even Is Superstition?

    14: What Even Is Superstition?
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    Jon and Logan talk about superstitions and their relationship to religion and fear. We even enumerate some pretty great and silly superstitions for your enjoyment!

    Jon talks to Margaret Downey about the Freethought Society, the Boy Scouts, and The Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treament Center.
    http://www.ftsociety.org https://www.ftsociety.org/menu/journey-stories/ https://www.ftsociety.org/menu/tree-of-knowledge/ https://secular.org/content/join-our-rapid-response-network http://www.friggatriskaidekaphobia.com http://www.secular­celebrations.com https://www.facebook.com/margaret.downey.16

    Logan talks about the lore behind the game, Diablo! Jon's unsure as to whether he wants to play it, as you might expect from a grumpy old man.

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://waywardwillis.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #atheism #superstition #friggatriskaidekaphobia

    13: What Even Is Church?

    13: What Even Is Church?
    Jon and Logan talk about lowercase C church, uppercase C Church, and the fleecing of the flock in megachurches.

    Jon talks about his trip to the American Atheists Conference in Oklahoma City and the fellowship of heathens.
    http://atheists.org

    Logan talks about the history of AI and the difficulties of bringing it to life - especially if it ends up destroying all life in the end!

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #atheism #church

    12: What Even Are Raëlians?

    12: What Even Are Raëlians?
    Jon and Logan talk about the sexy UFO cult of Raul, the lone volcano crater inhabitant. Also, Soylent Green is people!!!

    Jon talks to Ross Blocher about his podcast, his co-host, and his personal experiences with becoming a honorary Raelian.
    http://maximumfun.org/shows/oh-no-ross-and-carrie http://ohnopodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/ONRAC/ Twitter: @OhNoPodcast

    No segment 3 this week because Logan is a baddy and didn't do his job.

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #atheism #Rael #Raelism

    11: What Even Is Islam?

    11: What Even Is Islam?
    Jon and Logan talk about Islam, Muhammad, parallels to other Abrahamic religions, and flying horses.

    We talk to Eiynah Mohammed-Smith about her podcast, blog, and being an ex-Muslim and Canadian. http://nicemangos.blogspot.com https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos https://www.facebook.com/Eiynah-Nice-Mangos-1223100414378627/ Twitter: @NiceMangos

    Logan and Jon talk about the history of porn, the strange search statistics on PornHub, and the future of immersive VR porn.

    Intro music by Austin Colón: http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #atheism #Islam

    10: What Even Is Conservatism?

    10: What Even Is Conservatism?
    Jon and Logan talk about keeping America in the stone age again, oppressing women, and turning frogs gay with Conservatism!

    We talk to Tom & Austin about Austin's new album, Conservative values, religious tradition, and semen.
    https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead https://www.dumballoverpod.com https://www.patreon.com/dumballoverpod https://www.facebook.com/DumbAllOverPod Twitter: @DumbAllOverPod

    Logan and Jon talk about delivery services - not necessarily delivery cervezas - and the Wall-E future of humanity.

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #atheism #Conservatism

    9: What Even Is Faith?

    9: What Even Is Faith?
    Jon and Logan talk about faith, evidence, and eating Mike & Ike on an island with unicorns...or something.

    Jon talks to Jenica and Patrick Crail from the Real Life Beyond Faith podcast about falling out of religion and raising kids.
    http://www.reallifebeyondfaith.com https://www.patreon.com/reallifebeyondfaith https://www.facebook.com/reallifebeyondfaith Twitter: @RLBFpod https://nashvillenones.com https://www.facebook.com/Brew-City-Benefit-543833035974634/ https://www.atheists.org/convention2018

    Logan and Jon talk about YouTube, Google, discriminatory hiring practices and the cesspool of free speech.
    https://openargs.com/oa150-janus-angry-roman-god-doorways-labor-law

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead 

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #faith #atheism

    8: What Even Is Deconversion?

    8: What Even Is Deconversion?
    Apologies for poor audio quality. We switched equipment this week and didn't have a flawless recording.

    Jon and Logan talk about outgrowing invisible friends and, basically, Jon's life story.

    Jon talks to his girlfriend, Dawn, about growing up in a religiously "meh" family and her move away from her childhood views and beliefs.

    Logan and Jon talk about the sitcom, Friends, and its 90s mentality. Is it OK to watch old shows with misogyny, homophobia, and toxic masculinity?

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead 

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com  

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #EmptyThePews #atheism

    7: What Even Is Clergy?

    7: What Even Is Clergy?
    Jon and Logan talk about who gets to carry a clergy card in the church and how funny your hat is allowed to be in the Catholic Church.

    We talk to Dan Barker about his books, the Clergy Project, and friendly chipmunks.
    https://www.amazon.com/Free-Will-Explained-Philosophy-Beautiful/dp/1454927356 http://clergyproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/theclergyproject/ https://ffrf.org/outreach/convention/2017-national-convention Twitter: @DanBarkerFFRF

    Logan tries to figure out if he hated or secretly loved the movie, The Open House.
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7608028/

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music 
    https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #clergyproject #FFRF

    6: What Even Is Heresy?

    6: What Even Is Heresy?
    This week, find some resource to help victims of the Parkland, FL school shooting. We shouldn't have to keep doing this.
    https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials https://nationalcompassionfund.org/fund/parkland-school-shooting/ 

    Jon and Logan talk about figuring out church doctrine is bullshit and what happens to you when religious leaders find out you know.

    We talk to Uncles Mark & Dan from the How-To Heretic podcast about their show, their departure from Mormonism, and how to play with your balls during prayer.
    http://www.howtoheretic.com https://www.facebook.com/howtoheretic/ Twitter: @howtoheretic 

    Logan teaches Jon the difference between TCGs, CCGs, LCGs, and DBGs. But not BCGs, because we're fine and the ladies love us!
    https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/arkham-horror/ https://magic.wizards.com/en https://www.starrealms.com

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music  

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com  

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #heresy #Parkland #GunControlNow #NotMyBatman

    5: What Even Is Sin?

    5: What Even Is Sin?
    Jon and Logan find all the ways you can be strangled to death by Rabbis and look to Morgan Freeman for help with living a sinless life.

    We talk to Andrew Torrez from Opening Arguments about podcasting with your kid, lawyering in space, why it's OK for you to spend so much time in jail without being convicted, and suing gods!
    https://openargs.com https://www.facebook.com/openargs/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/515127658824251/ Twitter: @openargs 

    Logan and Jon argue over whether e-Sports are sports and whether motorcycle racing is better than NASCAR (hint: it is)!

    Intro music by Austin Colón: http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music 

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com 

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod

    5: What Even Is Podcasting?

    5: What Even Is Podcasting?
    Jon tries to compensate for the perfect storm of lameness that prevented a full episode this week and talks about starting a podcast and making friends along the way.

    Catch our guest appearances on other podcasts!

    Dumb All Over
    http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dumballoverpod/2017/09/22/what-even-is-the-wayward-willis-episode-035 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dumballoverpod/2018/01/19/proceed-with-caution-feat-the-wayward-willis-podcast-episode-052 Twitter: @DumbAllOverPod 

    SarahTalk
    http://www.sarahtalk.com/ep087-what-even-is-a-wayward-willis/ Twitter: @SarahTalkRadio 

    Test Of Time
    http://testoftime.libsyn.com/episode-70-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles Twitter: @testoftimepod 

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music 

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com 

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod

    4: What Even Is Forbidden Fruit?

    4: What Even Is Forbidden Fruit?
    Jon & Logan talk about the fall of man in the Garden of Eden and serpents who are cunning linguists.

    Jon & Logan talk to Natalie Newell about her Science Moms documentary, GMOs, and science education. And avocado toast!
    http://www.sciencemomsdoc.com/ http://www.scimoms.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/ScienceMomsDoc/community/ Twitter: @ncnewell http://www.lvhumanists.org/ https://americanhumanist.org/ 

    Logan schools Jon on microtransactions and why you shouldn't spend a million dollars on free games.

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music 

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com 

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #GMO

    3: What Even Is Theosophy?

    3: What Even Is Theosophy?
    Jon & Logan talk about the Theosophical Society and how it was started by a WOO girl.

    Jon & Logan talk to Aaron and GW of Embrace The Void about philosophy, a god named Bartholomew, and the Illuminati. https://voidpod.com https://www.patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoid/ https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceTheVoidPod Twitter: @etvpod 

    Logan schools Jon on memes. DON'T EAT TIDE PODS!! 

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music 

    We have a Patreon page! http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #VoidTheosophy

    2: What Even Is Sodomy?

    2: What Even Is Sodomy?
    Jon & Logan talk about the origination of the term "sodomy" in the Biblical story of Lot, which makes no sense.

    Jon & Logan talk to Charone Frankel from the Habeas Humor podcast about sodomy laws and ghosting people. DON'T GHOST PEOPLE!
    http://habhumor.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/habeashumor Twitter: @habeashumor 

    Logan schools Jon on idle games and his favorite, Realm Grinder.
    http://store.steampowered.com/app/610080/Realm_Grinder http://realm-grinder.wikia.com/wiki/Realm_Grinder_Wikia 

    Intro music by Austin Colón:
    http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com 

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod #sodomy

    1: What Even Is Blasphemy?

    1: What Even Is Blasphemy?
    We've changed our format slightly to 3 segments with a sort of "Logan's Corner" to wrap things up with some pop culture and nerd news that isn't so heavy. Let us know what you think!

    Jon & Logan offend religious sensibilities, hurt gods' feelings, and don't give a shit.

    Jon & Logan talk to Matt Fidler from the Very Bad Words podcast about profanity and context.
    http://www.verybadwords.com
    https://www.facebook.com/verybadwordspodcast
    Twitter: @dirtywordscast

    Logan schools Jon on a new VR game called Duck Season that turns out to be a disturbing horror take on Nintendo's Duck Hunt.
    http://store.steampowered.com/app/503580/Duck_Season https://www.engadget.com/2017/06/13/duck-season-htc-vive-duck-hunt

    Intro music by Austin Colón: http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis Twitter: @waywardwillis http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #blasphemy #TryPod

    21: What Even Are Jehovah's Witnesses?

    21: What Even Are Jehovah's Witnesses?
    Jon & Logan discuss the history, controversy, and silliness of Jehovah's Witnesses.

    Jon & Logan talk to Becca Ray in a candid conversation about her JW childhood and family.
    http://www.sarahtalk.com
    https://www.patreon.com/SarahTalk

    No segment 3 this week because the interview was so good (and long). Sorry!

    Jon and Logan break down a verse from the Book of Mormon about games of hide-and-seek and pointless scripture.

    Intro music by Austin Colón: http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music

    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/
    http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis
    Twitter: @waywardwillis
    http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod

    20: What Even Is A Birthright?

    20: What Even Is A Birthright?
    Jon & Logan discuss birthrights and patriarchal lineage in Abrahamic religions.

    Jon & Logan talk to Thomas Smith about offspring, secular parenting, and our children's futures.
    http://seriouspod.com
    https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod
    https://www.facebook.com/openargs
    https://www.facebook.com/comedyshoeshine
    Twitter: @seriouspod

    Jon rants about Republicans' vilification of "entitlement programs" and the war on poor people.

    Jon and Logan break down a verse from the Qur'an about all-night orgies.

    Intro music by Austin Colón: http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music
    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/
    http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis
    Twitter: @waywardwillis
    http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod

    19: What Even Is Christianity?

    19: What Even Is Christianity?
    Jon & Logan discuss Christianity's roots and current state and forbid listeners to watch "The Attic." Don't do it!

    Jon talks to Callie Wright about progressive Christians and making allies in the religious community.
    thegaytheistmanifesto.com
    https://www.facebook.com/TheGaytheistManifesto
    https://www.facebook.com/thequeerside
    https://www.facebook.com/transvisiblepodcaster
    https://www.facebook.com/calliewright513
    Twitter: @GaytheistCallie

    Jon roasts Bill Donohue of the Catholic League for his butthurt over HBO.

    Jon and Logan break down a verse from the New Testament and decide that CHURCHES SHOULD BE TAXED!

    Intro music by Austin Colón: http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music
    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/
    http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis
    Twitter: @waywardwillis
    http://willisweb.com

    #podcast #PodernFamily #TryPod

    18: What Even Is Science?

    18: What Even Is Science?
    Logan schools Jon on science and how it compares to religion.

    Jon and Logan talk to Jeremiah Traeger and Ari Stillman from the SJW Circle Jerk about grinding up babies into chocolate!
    https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-sjw-circle-jerk
    http://www.thegaytheistmanifesto.com
    https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-cis-are-getting-out-of-hand
    https://www.facebook.com/aristillman40
    http://www.patheos.com/blogs/tippling/
    https://www.facebook.com/the.JT.Rager
    Twitter: @Jerbivore

    Jon ponders the absolute stupidity of turkey pardoning.

    Jon and Logan break down a verse from the Isa Upanishad and discuss demon orgies.

    Intro music by Austin Colón: http://austincolon.wixsite.com/music
    We have a Patreon page!
    http://www.patreon.com/wayward/
    http://www.facebook.com/thewaywardwillis
    Twitter: @waywardwillis
    http://willisweb.com