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The Scathing Atheist

Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC
Atheism
Religion
Science
Christianity
Conspiracy Theories
LGBTQ+ Rights
Blasphemy Laws
Sports Inclusion
New Year Resolutions
Family Dynamics
Religious Schools
Donald Trump
American Atheists
Grief
Catholic Church
Thanksgiving
Taylor Swift
Healthcare In Florida
Bible Commandments
Christmas Traditions

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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Recent Guests

Clifford Edwards
Voice actor and author of the book For You Have Sinned.
Episode: 674: Measle Memory Edition
Nick Fish
President of American Atheists
American Atheists
Episode: 667: CAIR-ful Edition
Lydia Smith
A regular guest and podcaster at several atheistic and skeptical podcasts
Whitherswoke, Serious Inquiries Only, Opening Arguments, Gavel Gavel
Episode: 665: Serious Vulgarities Only Edition
Thomas Smith
A regular guest and podcaster involved in various skeptic-themed shows
Whitherswoke, Serious Inquiries Only, Opening Arguments, Gavel Gavel
Episode: 665: Serious Vulgarities Only Edition
Sherry D'Souza
International Development Director at Recovering From Religion
Recovering From Religion
Episode: 661: V4C Meets RFR Edition
Michael Marshall
Co-host of the No Rogan Experience
Episode: 657: Conjured Edition
Rob Bourgeois
Owner of Raspberry Grenade Games and host of Anyone's Game
Raspberry Grenade Games
Episode: 654: Jammie Jams Edition
Don Ford
Voice of fantasy and adventure for Bible Peace Theatre
Episode: 650: Superman's ICE Breath Edition
Dr. Andrew Shale
Co-organizer of Newcastle Skeptics in the Pub and film historian
Episode: 637: Saul Good Edition

Hosts

Eli Bosnick
Host of the show; frequent co-host with a strong comedic and critical take on religion and culture.
Noah Lugeons
Host with sharp, satirical commentary on religion and politics; central voice in the show's critique.
Heath Enwright
Co-host providing critical analysis and humor; often engages with guests and co-hosts in debates.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • An amazing thought and laughter provoking show. Entertaining in just the right way. I highly recommend it. 🥳🍻🏳️‍🌈☮️♀️

    Podchaser
    5
    Scott Peterson
    2 months ago
  • Love it

    Finally feel like I have things in common with people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gonefishcaking
    United States2 months ago
  • Comedy Gold

    Calling out the hate, hypocrisy, and idiocy of religion and politics in the current American culture while putting a comedic spin on things helps to digest the chaos.

    This is one of my go to shows every week, and my only complaint is they don’t have new episodes every day. The only way to get my fix is to listen to their sister podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllErnMar
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best podcasts ever

    I started listening to podcasts in Jan 2017. Picked a bunch to try and this was one of them. The others were all dropped over the years but Noah, Heath & Eli have entertained and informed me ever since. I also love a bunch of their other podcasts, but this was the original one to draw me in.

    Their book reviews are the best. I borrowed C S Lewis and read along when they covered him recently. But the greatest-of-all-time review ever was then they covered Mama Bear Apologetics. That book was... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tippy Hop
    Australia2 months ago
  • Informative irreverence and caring going hand in hand

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Nevvyn
    5 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's wit and candid discussions about religion.
Guests and hosts are seen as knowledgeable and entertaining, with strong chemistry.
Some listeners note tonal and pacing critiques but largely enjoy the humor and insight.
Fans appreciate rigorous critique of religious hypocrisy and politics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

621: Outrage Fatigue Edition
Q: What can the average listener do to help American Atheists?
Listeners can become members, volunteer, or start and build local atheist communities to strengthen the movement at state and local levels.
621: Outrage Fatigue Edition
Q: What do you say to people who have lost faith in the legal institutions?
Geoffrey emphasizes that institutions must earn trust and acknowledges a long history of erosion of that trust, but stresses the importance of working to rebuild it through advocacy and activism.
621: Outrage Fatigue Edition
Q: What drew you specifically to American Atheists?
Geoffrey Blackwell mentions a long-standing personal commitment to atheism and a professional focus on human rights and religious discrimination, which made the role at American Atheists a natural fit for him.
561: The Heart of War Edition
Q: What are the recent ballot measures passed in Ohio?
Voters in Ohio approved measures for legalizing recreational marijuana and ensuring reproductive rights in the state constitution.
561: The Heart of War Edition
Q: What is the health care situation in Florida that was mentioned?
The episode discusses a new health clinic in Florida led by doctors disciplined for being anti-vaccination, where the focus is on providing health care outside the established medical protocols.

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--A sharp, satirical take on religion and politics with a strong emphasis on secular critique and skepticism. Episodes commonly dissect religious influence in public life, expose logical fallacies in apologetics, and weave in pop culture and current events with rapid-fire banter and humor. A standout is the willingness to tackle sensitive topics head-on, often featuring guests who contribute critical perspectives from skepticism, activism, and academic-ish angles. Listeners can expect a candid, irreverent approach that blends research, comedy, and accessible critique aimed at secular-minded audiences and those curious about skeptical discourse.

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