There Is No God And We're All Gonna Die

Whatever You Think of Me, That's None of My Fucking Business

What happens when you finally stop needing everybody to like you? This week, I'm talking about ego, online trolls, transgender rights, religious freedom, and the strange

Who Gets to Feel Safe in a Post-Trump World?

Who Gets to Feel Safe in a Post-Trump World? | A Gay Atheist in the Bible Belt What does safety mean when you've spent much of your life being targeted for who you are?

I'm an Atheist. But I'm Not a Non-Believer

I’m an atheist. But I’m not a non-believer. Those two things might sound like the same thing, but lately I’ve realized they’re not. RECORD YOUR VOICE MESSAGE FOR ME BY

How the Hell Does an Atheist Deal With Depression?

How the Hell Does an Atheist Deal With Depression? I've been depressed lately. Not necessarily “I can't get out of bed and everything is terrible” depressed. More like

Bullsh Conservative Talking Points I’m Ready to Retire

This week, I’m retiring some expressions. After spending way too much time arguing with people on Facebook, I’ve come up with a list of phrases and talking points I woul

Someone Wanted to Decapitate Me for Being Gay

Well, good news: I did NOT get decapitated. After a guy on Facebook told me he'd like to cut off my head, I somehow turned the whole thing into a comedy routine. Because

Apparently I'm a Bigot for Hating Bigots

Apparently I'm a bigot for hating bigots. In this episode, I introduce Daniel's Magical Bigot Barometer: a very simple way to tell the difference between having an unpop

I Once Dated a MAGA Guy. Here's How That Worked Out...

IT'S TRUE FOLKS ... I once dated a Trump voter.  In my defense I didn't realize it until we were living together.  And while our politics eventually became a pretty signi

Is My Podcast Title Mean? (and other deep thoughts)

Is My Podcast Title Mean? Leave me a voicemail and let me know! (You can also let me know what else is on your mind) I'm having an identity crisis. Okay, maybe not an i

I'm Proud to Have Trump Derangement Syndrome

Apparently, if you become upset when a president mocks disabled people, demeans women, attacks democratic institutions, lies about elections, pardons political allies, sc

Can Humanity Ever Get Along???

In this episode, Daniel talks about community, atheism, the enormous universe, and the strange miracle of being alive. After attending NanaCon (a yearly convention of At

I'm Back! Why I Disappeared (And What This Podcast Is Really About)

After a seven-month hiatus, Daniel returns to There Is No God and We're All Gonna Die with an honest conversation about why he stepped away—and why he's coming back. Fro

Merry Christmas ... From Your Favorite Gay, Liberal Atheist 🎄

It’s almost Christmas, and instead of a long episode, Daniel takes a moment to reflect. In this short, candid episode, Daniel — a gay, liberal atheist living in the Bibl

Trump's Rob Reiner Comments: How Do We Stay Loving In A Hateful World?

This episode wasn’t the one I planned on — but after Donald Trump's grotesque response to Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's getting murdered, I needed to talk about it. I

30 Things This Gay Liberal Atheist Is NOT Grateful For

This week I flip last week’s gratitude list upside down and share 30 things I'm NOT grateful for — from bigots and transphobes to corrupt politicians, gerrymandering, Chr

60 Atheist Blessings: A Godless, Gay, Liberal's Gratitude List

This episode is a post-Thanksgiving gratitude list, with a reality check on the world we’re living in. I talk about Transgender Day of Remembrance, online trolls, toxic m

Sorry Toxic Macho Dudes - My Trans Friends Are Braver Than You

This episode jumps between anger, grief, forgiveness, politics, and unexpected hope — so, basically business as usual. I talk about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, w

Talking with Big Gay Ed!

This week: I talk with BIG GAY ED, an unapologetic 61-year-old gay force of nature from rural Michigan, who lives surrounded by MAGA neighbors, but still manages to shine

Hope, Fear and Baking ... A Gay Atheist's Guide To Staying Sane

This week I’m talking about hope, fear, and oatmeal. After a rough week, I’m feeling a little lighter — and a little more hopeful — thanks to some surprising election re

Back from the Dead — A Gay, Liberal, Atheist Says Hello (Again)

I’m back, after a month rest. This week, I’m keeping it honest. Sometimes life feels heavy, and I just needed to talk about it. ⚠️ Trigger warning: I talk a bit about de