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The Making of an American Caesar (with Dr. Brad Onishi)

Dr. Brad Onishi has done an impressive deep dive into the evangelical kingmaking machine. He joined Seth to talk about his new book on MAGA's messiah. VIDEO of this conv

The Idol of Rot (a 10-minute reading)

In this ten-minute reading, a Substack account called Fear and Loathing: Closer to the Edge describes Trump's America in stark language. Listen and decide if this depicti

Go Fact Yourself: "Skeptics" Aren't Immune to Fake News

Seth Andrews addresses an often unpopular reality: We're all human, and humans can be fooled. Check out some examples of popular links and memes (shared by progressives a

The Elevator Metaphor: Portrait of American Idiots

Seth attempts to describe the human anchors around our cultural neck. Plus your calls. The West Point article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c

EPISODE #900

This week marks a milestone: 900 shows! Hop into the way-back machine as Seth plays selected clips from various shows over sixteen years. Become a supporter of this podc

Dolly Parton: Christian Humanist (A Tribute by Matt Dillahunty)

The world recently lost an icon, and many are only now learning about the humanitarian work which defined most of Dolly Parton's 80 year life. At the recent Unholy Trinit

RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel)

Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist. SPEECH VIDE

Bad Advice and BS: Life Counsel You Shouldn't Take (with Seth Andrews)

How many "life hacks" are presented...by hacks? On July 11th, Seth Andrews gave this speech at the Anderson Center in Cincinnati. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt

Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist

Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this 30-minute presentation, he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God.

Plane Annoying: Street Preachers in the Sky

Jesus freak Whitney Lynn recently held Alaska Airlines passengers hostage to her sermon and got kicked off of the flight. How do we approach street (and sky) evangelists

The Earth is Flat and Bill Clinton is the AntiChrist (with Susan Huckle)

Actor and author Susan Huckle was raised in a highly religious home filled with conspiracy theories. She has written a book about her childhood and her journey into ratio

Not-So-Great Debates: Christian Callers Attempt to Prove God

It's another bonus porcast...this one comprised of several religious callers from The Line's Sunday Shows. As these armchair apologists attempt to prove God, they reveal

Toxic Empathy?

Influencers like Elon Musk, Gad Saad, and Allie Beth Stuckey are warning that progressives have taken the idea of empathy too far. Sadly, this is a popular narrative for

Goodness Doesn't Need a God

A few weeks ago, James Hodgson of the Humanism Now podcast invited Seth Andrews for a chat. It was an enjoyable conversation about doing the right things "for goodness' s

Seth Andrews and Noah Lugeons: Live in Cincinnati!

On July 11th, 2026, two activists took the stage for 2.5 hours of humor and humanism. The full house had a great time, and you will as well. VIDEO Become a supporter of

The Odyssey and Kakistocracy

A "woke" movie has riled the Right Wing! We talk about "The Odyssey" and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingathei

That's Just Insulting: My Chat with an Ark Encounter Evangelist

During the July 12th, 2026 protest at the entrance of Ken Ham's Ark Encounter, Seth Andrews had a discussion/debate with an Ark apologist. Seth describes the exchange, di

Clearly Written by Boys: A Woman's Guide to the Bible

Co-authors Karis Burkowski and David Fitzgerald have taken a deep dive into the Bible's tragic attitudes about women. We discuss the project and the "Good Book" that subj

The Cat, the Candle, and F@#K Alzheimer's

Seth's monologue deals with subjects both light and heavy. Plus plenty of listener calls in this longer-length episode. VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https:

A Flag on Fire: The United States Turns 250

On this Fourth of July, Americans are divided on the stars and stripes, the word "patriotism," and the idea of national pride. In light of our national crisis at the 250