The Scathing Atheist

By: Puzzle in a Thunderstorm LLC
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  • Summary

  • A weekly look at religion and the stupidity that breeds it. Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, and Eli Bosnick delve into theistic attempts to intrude on the secular world in an unflinching expose on just how juvenile the whole god thing is.
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Episodes
  • Scathing Atheist Thanksgiving Announcement

    Scathing Atheist Thanksgiving Announcement
    Nov 28 2024
    There will be no episode this week. For the first time in over a decade, we've decided to take an episode off for Thanksgiving, but we'll be back next week. Thanks for understanding, and thanks for all your support over the year(s).
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    1 min
  • 614: Matt-a-tat-tat Edition

    614: Matt-a-tat-tat Edition
    Nov 21 2024
    In this week’s episode, that's head of health and human services brain worm to you, the Department of Defense is gonna be run by a very special proud boy, and the New Testament will finally stop edging.
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    To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist
    To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/
    If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com
    To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat
    To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies
    To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/
    To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/
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    Guest Links:
    Check out more from Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance, Lawful Assembly, and Season Liberally
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    Headlines:
    Review of the health related ideas of RFK Jr: https://www.wonkette.com/p/here-are-10-absolutely-bananapants
    Latest on Ryan Walters: https://oklahomavoice.com/2024/11/15/oklahoma-superintendent-has-no-power-to-make-schools-show-trump-prayer-video-ags-office-says/ and https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-ryan-walters-bought-500
    University refuses union recognition on religious grounds: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/11/15/marquette-university-refuses-union-recognition-on-religious-grounds/#google_vignette
    Ohio Senate passes “cruel” transgender bathroom ban: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/11/ohio-state-senate-passes-transgender-bathroom-ban/
    Pete Hegseth's "Deus Vult" tattoo requires a better explanation: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseths-deus-vult-tattoo-requires
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  • 613: Dear Waaabby Edition

    613: Dear Waaabby Edition
    Nov 14 2024
    In this week’s episode, we’ll see how believing in reality did at the polls, the Church of England come clean about a scandal Justin the nick of time, and we’ll learn that apparently we were playing Minecraft wrong.
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    To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist
    To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/
    If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com
    To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat
    To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies
    To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/
    To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/
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    Guest Links:
    Check out more from Marsh on Be Reasonable and Skeptics with a K
    Check out the Bibliowrecks podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bibliowrecks/id1702968867
    https://open.spotify.com/show/7ICdAsxUvIfNuboh6Jpk8Q
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    Headlines:
    Atheist election roundup: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/how-the-2024-elections-went-for-openly
    The Satanic Temple introduces 'Hellion Academy' at Bristol Tennessee Middle School
    https://newschannel9.com/news/local/satanic-temple-introduces-hellion-academy-in-response-to-tennessee-religious-bill
    The Satanic Temple introduces 'Hellion Academy' at Bristol Tennessee Middle School
    Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje0y3gqw1po
    Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over Church abuse scandal
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj505ygdp17t
    Dems try on irrational “stolen election” conspiracy theories: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/nov/12/threads-posts/no-elon-musks-starlink-wasnt-used-to-rig-the-2024/
    One million mom’s freaks out over Pandora ad
    https://onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/pandora-be-love-ad-sparks-controversy/
    Scientology-linked UK rehab centre falls foul of charity regulator
    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/20/scientology-linked-uk-rehab-centre-falls-foul-of-charity-regulator
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    1 hr

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Relevant and Entertaining

I have been listening to this podcast for more than five years at this point. It stranded the line between getting me through difficult times with biting comedy and great interpersonal dynamics between hosts, yet also shining a light on the cruelties, injustices and excesses of religion.

Some find that humour is too harsh or crosses the line too often (and for some, once is enough), and that is perfectly understandable. But the hosts never punch down, always up.

Production qualities are also usually top-notch (unless, say, Eli forgets to turn on his mic).

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these guys are the best

funniest group of guys and gals ever. been listening to this podcast and their other podcasts for years and they just keep getting better and better

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A tour de force

Funny and biting commentary on the world we live in and the stupidity of religion.

These folks are irreverent, intelligent, and they will enlighten you and piss off pearl-clutching church-goers who want excuses to hate gays... and they'll have you laughing all the while.

Believe. The. Language. Tag.

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Poignant, real, hilarious

Been listening to this and all the Puzzle in a Thunderstorm shows for years. Poignant, unapologetic, hilarious. Made by atheists for atheists.

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Perfect pod

The hosts are funny, they are smart, they are kind. I have been listening for a few years and have only grown to love them more.

Thank you Noah, Heath, Eli, Lucinda, and Ana for making me feel less lonely :)

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Very scathing. Very atheist

Required review is available now. Ask your local retailer for details. Now with a minimum of fifteen* words!

*Twelve words in Canada.

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The Only Podcast You Need

Like the title says, this is, the only podcast you need. Well that and the rest of the Puzzle in A Thunderstorm podcasts.
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High Quality and Hilarious

I've been listening for years and I look forward each week to a new episode. They put a lot of effort into making each episode sound effortless. They may be scathing, but they are also compassionate.

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Very funny podcast

I look forward to this one every week. Noah, Heath and Eli have a fantastic rapport. They're all hilarious and smart and have great takes on atheist issues. They're really good people, as well.

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Sanity that is hilarious.

Great podcast for people who actually think that reality is real. One of my favorite podcasts!

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