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Friendly Atheist Podcast

Friendly Atheist Podcast
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Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!

Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!

Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Texas meg... more

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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free AND VIDEO version of the show!

Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!

Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Christian... more

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Recent Guests

Marissa Franks Burt
Co-author of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting, novelist, editor, teacher, and co-host of the At Home with the Lectionary podcast.
Episode: 611 - Marissa Franks Burt, Co-Author of The Myth of Good Christian Parenting
Kate Shellnutt
Editorial director of News for Christianity Today
Christianity Today
Episode: 588 - The Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting (with Kate Shellnutt)
Kristi Burke
Content creator and YouTuber who discusses deconstruction from faith and social issues.
Jezebel Vibes
Episode: 577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Katherine Stewart
Author of "Money, Lies, and God Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy"
Episode: 572 - Interview with Katherine Stewart, author of "Money, Lies, and God"
April Ajoy
Author of 'Star-Spangled Jesus', content creator.
Episode: Ep. 553 - Interview with April Ajoy, author of Star-Spangled Jesus
Niki Hemmer
Co-host of the podcast This Day in Esoteric Political History.
This Day in Esoteric Political History
Episode: BONUS - Drs. Kellie Carter Jackson and Niki Hemmer
Kellie Carter Jackson
Author and historian with a focus on Black resistance.
Author of 'We Refuse, A Forceful History of Black Resistance'
Episode: BONUS - Drs. Kellie Carter Jackson and Niki Hemmer
Janie Haddad Tompkins
Actress and podcaster, co-host of the Stay F. Tompkins Podcast
Stay F. Tompkins Podcast
Episode: Ep. 538 - An Interview with Actress Janie Haddad Tompkins
Bob Smietana
Reporter at Religion News Service
Religion News Service
Episode: Ep. 536 - Reporter Bob Smietana and the Southern Baptist Convention

Hosts

Hemant Mehta
Co-host and creator with a background in investigative reporting on religion and church-state issues.
Jessica Bluemke Greiff
Co-host known for reaction, analysis, and advocacy; adds emotional depth and humor to discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • How very dare them have opinions that are well informed and fact based!

    Here we have a woman and a non-white person sharing their well informed opinions. How very dare them!

    How dare they bring some hope that not everyone is a raging bigot who only wants to see other people suffer. Using a balance of empathy and righteous indignation to report on current events, whilst putting the worse of the worst shame.

    How dare they hold themselves to a higher level of accountability than the people they report about. Though the bar set by the (usually) cishet white men who freq... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian (he/him)
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Friendly, with a tasteful amount of snark

    The hosts are just darn likable and deliver news about frightening religious overreach in a way that doesn’t make me want to avoid it out of anxiety. It’s important we all know what is going on but sometimes the news is hard to take. Staying informed but level headed helps me to take action when I can. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guz42
    United Statesa month ago
  • Weekly favorite!

    This podcast is one of my favorites, and I always place at the front of my queue as soon as a new episode drops! Hemant and Jessica have such a funny rapport, and it’s always a delight when something sets Jessica off in uncontrollable laughter. My wife and I also enjoy listening to the bonus episode together. Happy 40th birthday, Sarah! I sure hope Jessica read that on the air without having pre-read the comment! Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajr586
    United States2 months ago
  • 5 stars

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris from Minneapolis
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I have been listening for years to this podcast. It is amazing. Hemant’s research tied to Jessica’s passion. Everytime Hessica sings Oklahoma, I’m right there with you. You two are a bright spot in a weary world. Thank you for everything you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solmead
    United States3 months ago

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Critics note the hosts' strong personalities and occasional disagreements that fuel lively conversations.
Fans appreciate the balance between rigorous reporting and humor, calling it a trusted source on religion-news coverage.

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577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Q: Can you talk about a recent event you had to deal with, where you decided to challenge your own congresswoman about stuff?
I attended a town hall to ask my congresswoman about Medicaid cuts, where I confronted her about the inaccuracies in her statements.
577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Q: How did you go from being super anti-abortion to not, because that seems much harder for me?
It was difficult to change my views on abortion, but I realized that bodily autonomy was really important over time.
577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke
Q: Tell us your YouTube channel, and then I would love to know how you even got into doing YouTube and how you began talking about any of this stuff.
My YouTube channel is Jezebel Vibes. I started on TikTok first to discuss my deconstruction journey, and it blew up from there.
572 - Interview with Katherine Stewart, author of "Money, Lies, and God"
Q: How important is Jesus to current forms of Christianity that align with Christian nationalism?
Politics often leads the religion among these groups as they adapt their faith to support their political agendas.
572 - Interview with Katherine Stewart, author of "Money, Lies, and God"
Q: What is the role of conservative Catholics in the Christian nationalist movement?
They contribute significantly to the movement with substantial financial and ideological support, often amplifying the message.

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What is Friendly Atheist Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, data-driven discussion of religion, politics, and culture from a skeptical bent. Episodes repeatedly dissect church-state separation, religious influence on policy, and social issues through careful sourcing, humor, and a measured, two-host dynamic. The show tends to favor secular viewpoints and evidence-based analysis, while balancing serious critique with warmth and wit. Noteworthy traits include thorough research, a willingness to challenge powerful institutions, and a distinctive banter between two hosts with complementary personalities that keeps heavy topics accessible. This makes it a strong pick for listeners who want informed commentary on current events from an atheist or humanist perspective, with room for thoughtful hum... more

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