Bi Any Means Podcast
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe Bi Any Means podcast is a weekly show that features interviews with bloggers, podcasters, and activists about the intersections of atheism, humanism, politics, current events, and social justice.
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Bi Any Means Podcast #74: Atheist Activism in the Trump Era with the Gaytheist Manifesto
November 17, 2016 22:43 - 33 minutesReturning to the show again today are Callie Wright and Ari Stillman from The Gaytheist Manifesto. The Gaytheist Manifesto is a weekly podcast that discusses issues at the intersection LGBT rights and atheism/secularism. Today we’re going to discuss what atheist activists can do now that Trump has been elected president. Links: •The Gaytheist Manifesto: http://gaytheistmanifesto.secularmediagroup.com/ •Gaytheist Manifesto blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thegaytheistmanifesto/ •Callie on...
Bi Any Means Podcast #73: The Ebony Exodus Project with Candace Gorham
November 10, 2016 23:01 - 31 minutesMy guest for today is Candace Gorham, author of the book “The Ebony Exodus Project: Why Some Black Women are Walking Out on Religion—and Others Should Too.” She is also a licensed counselor, and a member of both the Secular Therapist Project and the Clergy Project. Today we’re going to talk about her journey, her work, and her book. I also offer a brief word of encouragement in the aftermath of the election results. Enjoy! Links: •Candace on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.gorham ...
Bi Any Means Podcast #72: Abortion Rights with Xandi Andersen
November 03, 2016 21:00 - 38 minutesMy guest for today is Xandi Andersen. She is an abortion rights activist based in Alabama who, with her husband Nick Morgan-Moore (that’s his name), volunteers as a clinic escort. Today we’re going to hear about Xandi’s story and her work as an activist. Links: •Xandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xandiandersen •Xandi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatXandiGirl •The Gaytheist Manifesto: http://gaytheistmanifesto.secularmediagroup.com •ReasonCon 3: http://reasonnc.com/ •The Bisk...
Bi Any Means Podcast #71: From Pastor’s Kid to Bi Poly Atheist with Rachel Best
October 27, 2016 21:00 - 32 minutesMy guest for today is my Facebook friend Rachel Best. She’s a pastor’s kid who is now an out bisexual polyamorous atheist, so today’s episode is going to be about her journey. This week’s episode is a bit like Everyone’s Agnostic, where I basically just ask her questions about her journey. Hopefully Cass Midgley doesn’t sue me for copyright infringement because I want to do more episodes like this. Links: •Rachel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.d.best •No Religion Required: htt...
Bi Any Means Podcast #70: The Abortion Debate with Kristine Kruszelnicki and Lauren Nelson
October 20, 2016 22:33 - 27 minutesToday’s episode is another split interview. This time it’s a debate about abortion. On the pro-life side, I have Kristine Kruszelnicki from ProLifeHumanists.org, and on the pro-choice side I have Lauren Nelson from RethinkTheRant.com and Friendly Atheist. First I’ll play a seven-minute interview I did with Kristine at Women in Secularism 4 a few weeks ago, and then Lauren will come on to offer her rebuttal. Links: •Pro-Life Humanists: http://www.prolifehumanists.org/ •Rethink the Rant: http...
Bi Any Means Podcast #69: A Better Life with Chris Johnson
October 13, 2016 22:12 - 32 minutesMy guest for today is Chris Johnson. He is a freelance photographer and author of the book “A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy and Meaning in a World without God,” which was later made into the documentary “A Better Life: An Exploration of Joy and Meaning in a World without God.” He received his undergraduate degree in film production (along with a minor in religious studies) from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. His photography has been seen in various outlets, including ...
Bi Any Means Podcast #68: Voting as an Atheist II with Ron Millar and Dan Arel
October 06, 2016 22:13 - 36 minutesToday I have two guests. The first Ron Millar, the PAC coordinator for the Freethought Equality Fund. According to his bio, “He researches and interviews political candidates and elected officials for possible endorsement by the FEF PAC. Ron has spent more than thirty years in the Washington DC area working for nonprofit education and advocacy groups, including serving as the associate director of the Secular Coalition for America from 2005 to 2009. Earning a PhD from Virginia Tech, his disse...
Bi Any Means Podcast #67: Women in Secularism 4
September 29, 2016 22:24 - 39 minutesToday’s episode is a collection of short interviews I did with some of the speakers and attendees of last week’s Women in Secularism 4 conference in Arlington, VA. Women in Secularism is a yearly conference put on by the Center for Inquiry where a diverse group of women talk about what it means to be a secular woman, not just in theory but in practice. This year’s convention featured conversations about why there aren’t many out secular women, what it means to matter, and a heated yet still i...
Bi Any Means Podcast #66: Bisexual Activism with Faith Cheltenham
September 22, 2016 22:17 - 54 minutesMy guest for today is Faith Cheltenham. She is a bisexual activist who currently serves as president of BiNet USA, which is “America’s oldest advocacy organization for bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer-identified and unlabeled people.” So for Bi Week 2016, we’re going to talk about her story, her activism, and BiNet USA. Links: •Faith on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thefayth •BiNet USA: http://www.binetusa.org/ •BiNet USA blog: http://binetusa.blogspot.com/ •The Gaytheist Manifesto: http:...
BONUS: Vulgarity for Charity
September 20, 2016 22:47 - 1 minuteA quick announcement promoting the Scathing Atheist's Vulgarity for Charity fundraiser. Links: •Modest Needs: http://www.modestneeds.org •Vulgarity for Charity: https://scathingatheist.com/2016/09/15/vulgarity-for-charity-returns/ •Email: [email protected]
Bi Any Means Podcast #65: Intersectional Humanism with Diane Burkholder
September 15, 2016 22:11 - 34 minutesMy guest for today is Diane Burkholder. According to her bio, Diane is a social advocate for misrepresented and marginalized communities, particularly focused on issues concerning young adults, LGBTQ, people of color, and individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. She is co-founder of Kansas City Freethinkers of Color and a co-founder of One Struggle KC, a coalition of Kansas City activists seeking to connect the struggles of oppressed black communities, locally and globally. Today we’...
Bi Any Means Podcast #64: Atheist Youth Activism with Thomas Sheedy
September 08, 2016 22:08 - 27 minutesMy guest for today is Thomas Sheedy. He is an 18-year-old atheist activist whose journey to start a Secular Student Alliance at his high school had some bumps in the road. In 2015, he won the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Richard and Beverly Hermsen Student Activist Award, and he currently serves as President of Long Island Atheists, a member of the Center for Inquiry’s Student Advisory Committee, and a member of the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State’s Youth Advisor...
Bi Any Means Podcast #63: Why Philosophy Matters with Dan Finke
September 01, 2016 22:14 - 42 minutesMy guest for today is blogger and philosophy professor Dan Finke. According to his bio, he was an adjunct assistant philosophy professor at Hofstra University, City College of New York (CUNY), and Hunter College (CUNY). He also was a teaching fellow and then a teaching associate at Fordham University. He also spent a lot of time as an adjunct professor at William Paterson University, St. John’s University, Fairfield University, and back at Fordham University. In 2014, he left adjunct teaching...
Bi Any Means Podcast #62: Street Epistemology with Anthony Magnabosco
August 25, 2016 21:35 - 27 minutesMy guest for today is street epistemologist Anthony Magnabosco. For the past couple of years, he’s been making YouTube videos where he asks religious people questions about their beliefs in a way that’s both non-confrontational and thought-provoking. So today we’re going to talk about what street epistemology is all about, and how to have better discussions with religious people. Links: •Anthony’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/magnabosco210 •Street Epistemology: https://streete...
Bi Any Means Podcast #61: Reproductive Justice and Atheist Assholes with Niki Massey
August 18, 2016 22:29 - 28 minutesMy guest for today is Niki Massey, who writes about race, feminism, disability, and geek culture on her blog Seriously?!?, which can be found on the Orbit. She is also a clinic escort and a self-described asexual writer of erotica. So today we’re going to talk about her life, her blog, and her activism. Links: •Seriously?!?: http://the-orbit.net/seriously/ •Niki’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/feminace •Adamant Atheism: http://www.spreaker.com/user/8781306 •The Atheist in the Trailer Park:...
Bi Any Means Podcast #60: Black Humanist Alliance with Ashton P. Woods
August 11, 2016 22:31 - 27 minutesMy guest for today is Ashton P. Woods, co-chair of the Black Humanist Alliance. He is an activist who, according to his bio, “openly identifies as gay, atheist, HIV positive, and unapologetically black” According to the Black Humanist Alliance’s mission statement, “While we concern ourselves with confronting expressions of religious hegemony in public policy, the BHA is also devoted to confronting social, economic, and political deprivations that disproportionately impact Black America due to...
Bi Any Means Podcast #59: Feminist Humanist Alliance with Jessica Xiao
August 04, 2016 22:24 - 29 minutesThe Bi Any Means podcast is back! And returning to the show today is Jessica Xiao, project assistant of the American Humanist Association and co-chair of the Feminist Humanist Alliance. According to their website, the Feminist Humanist Alliance is “a national network of women, genderqueer and trans people committed to the principles of humanism and inclusive feminism. We strive for social progress through promoting critical consciousness and direct action.” So today Jessica and I are going to...
Bi Any Means Podcast #58: LGBTQ Humanist Alliance with Callie Wright
June 30, 2016 22:03 - 27 minutesReturning to the show today is Callie Wright, co-chair of the LGBTQ Humanist Alliance. According to her bio, Callie is a trans activist, speaker, host of The Gaytheist Manifesto podcast, which explores the intersection of issues facing both the atheist movement and the LGBTQ movement, and founder of The LGBT Secular Alliance. Callie’s mission is to be a voice for the LGBTQ community in the atheist movement, and a voice for atheism/secularism in the LGBTQ community. She firmly believes that th...
Bi Any Means Podcast #57: An Ex-Muslim in Iran with Kaveh Mousavi
June 23, 2016 22:08 - 33 minutesMy guest for today is Kaveh Mousavi. He’s an ex-Muslim living in Tehran, Iran, and his blog On the Margin of Error can be found on the Patheos network. Today we’re going to talk about his story, what it’s like being an atheist in Iran, and how to be better allies for ex-Muslims. Links: •On the Margin of Error: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/marginoferr/ •Dream Youth: http://dreamyouth.bandcamp.com •Asher Silberman: http://www.ashersilberman.com/ •My Twitter: http://twitter.com/tmamone ...
Bi Any Means Podcast #56: Atheist Hip-Hop with Ensomniak
June 16, 2016 19:37 - 32 minutesMy guest for today is Ensomniak. He is a hip-hop artist who raps about atheism, and his first EP “Played Your Ism” is available on Bandcamp. Today we’re going to talk about his backstory, his music, and what it’s like to be a minority within a minority. Throughout this episode, I’ll be playing some of Ensomniak’s music. The first song to kick things off is “Morality,” the second is “Plagiarism,” and the interview will end with “Believe in You.” I’ll also include a link to Ensomniak’s Bandcam...
Bi Any Means Podcast #55: Reason Rally 2016
June 09, 2016 22:28 - 19 minutesInstead of the usual format, today’s episode is going to be all about my adventures at last week’s Reason Rally in Washington, DC. Since the event was free and I only live an hour and a half away from DC, I didn’t really have an excuse to miss it. Plus, all my friends were going to be there, so I figured what better time to challenge my traveling anxiety and go on an adventure. Spoiler alert: it was worth it! I managed to interview a few people for this episode. I wanted to interview more, b...
Bi Any Means Podcast #54: Everyone’s Agnostic with Cass Midgley
June 02, 2016 22:18 - 39 minutesMy guest for today is Cass Midgley. He spent most of his life in Christianity until eventually becoming an atheist, and now he co-hosts the Everyone’s Agnostic podcast with Bob Pondillo. Today we’re going to talk about his journey, the podcast, and why storytelling is so important. Links: •Everyone’s Agnostic: http://everyonesagnostic.libsyn.com/ •EA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everyonesagnostic/ •Cass Midgley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cassmidgley •No Religion Required: ht...
Bi Any Means Podcast #53: God Awful Movies and SJWs with Eli Bosnick
May 26, 2016 22:45 - 28 minutesMy guest for today is Eli Bosnick. He is a stand-up comedian who co-hosts the podcasts Scathing Atheist, the Skepticrat, and God Awful Movies. Today we’re going to talk about his backstory, why Christian movies are so bad, and why he’s the spokesman for trigger warnings and safe spaces. Links: •The Scathing Atheist: https://scathingatheist.com/ •The Skepticrat: http://skepticrat.libsyn.com/ •God Awful Movies: http://godawfulmovies.libsyn.com/ •Eli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/elibosni...
Bi Any Means Podcast #52: From Minister to Cabbie with Pat Green
May 19, 2016 22:33 - 28 minutesMy guest for today is Pat Green. He is a former minister turned taxi driver, and his first book “Night Moves: An Ex-Preacher’s Journey to Hell in a Taxi” was released last summer. Today we’re going to talk about his journey, what driving a taxi has taught him about humanity, and what it’s like to be a parent of a transgender child. Links: •“Night Moves” on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Night-Moves-Ex-Preachers-Journey-Hell-ebook/dp/B011DDNX7O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463158255&sr=8-1&keywords...
Bi Any Means Podcast #51: Finding Your Purpose Using Science with Gleb Tsipursky.
May 12, 2016 21:59 - 29 minutesMy guest for today is Gleb Tsipursky. He is the author of the book “Finding Your Purpose Using Science,” and the president of the organization Intentional Insights. He is also a tenure-track professor at Ohio State University, and a historian of science researching the intersection of history, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, focusing on meaning and purpose, decision-making, emotions, and agency. So today we’re gonna talk about his backstory and whether or not science can really give u...
Bi Any Means Podcast #50: A Trans Ally Goes Viral with the Prophet Jeremiah
May 05, 2016 22:18 - 27 minutesMy guest for today is The Prophet Jeremiah, co-host of the No Religion Required podcast. Today we’re going to talk about his backstory, why God hates facts, and how a picture of him in a dress went viral. Links: •No Religion Required podcast: http://noreligionrequired.secularmediagroup.com/ •NRR blog: https://noreligionrequired.com/ •The Prophet Jeremiah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrrprophet •Jeremiah’s personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/the.JT.Rager •Jeremiah’s ...
Bi Any Means Podcast #49: Trans and Atheism Activism with Danielle Muscato
April 28, 2016 22:32 - 41 minutesMy guest for today is Danielle Muscato. She is a trans woman, an atheist activist, and former PR Director for American Atheists. Today we’re going to talk about her backstory, her activism, and a little bit about the new crop of transphobic bathroom bills popping up. Links: •Danielle Muscato’s website: http://www.daniellemuscato.com/ •Danielle’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/daniellemuscato •Danielle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daniellemuscato •Atheist Nomads: http://www.athei...
Bi Any Means Podcast #48: Queer and Autism Acceptance with Benny Vimes
April 21, 2016 22:13 - 29 minutesMy guest for today is Benny Vimes. He is a trans man whose new blog, Scrappy Deviation, can be found on The Orbit. Today we’re going to talk about his backstory, and why autism acceptance is better than awareness. Links: •Scrappy Deviation: http://the-orbit.net/scrappy/ •Benny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BennyVimes •The (Secular) Barbershop: http://www.thesecularbarbershop.com/ •Save Our Scene: http://www.avoicefortheinnocent.org/sos/ •Shift to Reason conference: https://www....
Bi Any Means Podcast #47: Wibby Wobbly Gendery Wendery Stuff with Ari Coleman
April 14, 2016 21:52 - 27 minutesMy guest today is Ari Coleman, co-host of the Gaytheist Manifesto podcast. Today we’re going to talk about their backstory and a little bit about the science behind gender. Links:· The Gaytheist Manifesto: http://gaytheistmanifesto.secularmediagroup.com/ · The Gaytheist Manifesto on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGaytheistManifesto/ · Ari on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aricoleman40 · The Q Podcast: http://www.theqpodcast.com/ · Ath...
Bi Any Means Podcast #46: Podcast Therapy with Uber4ortyse7en
April 07, 2016 22:01 - 46 minutesToday’s episode is a little different. This week’s episode is a Skype conversation I had with Uber4ortyse7en of the Secular Barbershop podcast about nerd culture, the recent North Carolina anti-LGBT bill, and the importance of intersectionality. We recorded this conversation last Wednesday, March 30, but I think everything we talked about is still relevant. Links:· The (Secular) Barbershop: http://www.thesecularbarbershop.com/ · Uber4ortySe7en on Twitter: https://twitter.co...
Bi Any Means Podcast #45: Firebrand Atheism with David Silverman
March 31, 2016 20:06 - 45 minutesUPDATE 4/14/2018: At the time of this recording, I was unaware of the allegations against David Silverman. I decided to leave this episode up for now and add this disclaimer. My guest for today is David Silverman. He currently serves as president of American Atheists, and he is the author of the new book Fighting God. Today we’re going to talk about what exactly firebrand atheism is. Links:· American Atheists: http://atheists.org/ · David Silverman on Twitter: https://twitt...
Bi Any Means Podcast #44: No Religion Required with Bobby C and Ms. Ashley
March 24, 2016 20:17 - 39 minutesMy guests for today are Bobby C and Ms. Ashley of the No Religion Required podcast. We’re gonna talk about their backgrounds, the show, and why the atheist podcast community is like a family. It’s an honor having these two on my show, and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Links:· No Religion Required: http://noreligionrequired.secularmediagroup.com/ · NRR Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/noreligionreq/ · NRR Facebook Fam Group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...
Bi Any Means Podcast #43: An Atheist Goes to CPAC with Justin Scott
March 17, 2016 20:30 - 28 minutesJoining me again today is Justin Scott. You may remember him from a few weeks ago when he came on my show to talk about asking the current presidential candidates about religious freedom. Well, he’s back to talk about his experience volunteering with American Atheists at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (or CPAC for short). This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Links:· Justin Scott on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jscott23 · Justin on Twitte...
Bi Any Means Podcast #42: Being a Bisexual Atheist in the South with Kate Ashcraft, Sharon Bush, and Morgan Stringer
March 10, 2016 21:23 - 26 minutesToday we’re going to talk about what it’s like being a bisexual atheist in the South. Joining me today are Kate Ashcraft and Sharon Bush of the Unbuckling the Bible Belt podcast (or as it’s known now, the UTBB podcast) and Morgan Stringer of the No Religion Required podcast to talk about their experiences. This is definitely going to be a conversation you don’t want to miss. Links:· Unbuckling the Bible Belt (UTBB): http://unbucklingthebiblebelt.com/ · UTBB on Twitter: https...
Bi Any Means Podcast #41: The Secular Barbershop with Uber4ortySe7en
March 03, 2016 21:12 - 34 minutesMy guest for today is Uber4ortySe7en, the host of the Secular Barbershop podcast. I first heard Uber as a guest on Angry Black Rant, so I decided to give him a listen. It’s a great show, and hopefully after this interview you’ll check him out, too. I also play an audio skit I recorded a few weeks ago with The Prophet Jeremiah from No Religion Required and Callie Wright from The Gaytheist Manifesto satirizing what many people consider to be "dictionary atheism." Enjoy! Links:· The (Sec...
Bi Any Means Podcast #40: Can We Talk about Feminism? with Beth Presswood and Dori Mooneyham
February 25, 2016 21:17 - 35 minutesJoining me today are Beth Presswood and Dori Monneyham. Beth is the creator and co-host of the now-defunct podcast Godless Bitches, and Dori is transgender psych student who blogs about LGBT issues, atheism, and feminism. The two join me today to answer a question that’s on my mind a lot: Can we talk about feminism? I don’t know why, but whenever someone mentions the word “feminism” in atheist circles, shit hits the fan. While I think certain feminist issues are extremely complex and full of ...
Bi Any Means Podcast #39: Black Nonbelievers with Mandisa Thomas
February 18, 2016 23:12 - 30 minutesMy guest for today is Mandisa Thomas, the founder and president of Black Nonbelievers. Today we’re going to talk about her backstory and her work. I also briefly talk about the phrase "social justice warrior," and how no one seems to agree on what the damn phrase means. Links:· Black Nonbelievers: https://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.com/ · Black Nonbelievers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackNonbelievers/ · Black Nonbelievers on Twitter: https://twitter.co...
Bi Any Means Podcast #38: Jewish Voices for Peace with Ilana Rossoff
February 12, 2016 08:00 - 36 minutesMy guest for today is Ilana Rossoff. She’s a bisexual human rights activist who currently serves as the Midwest organizer for Jewish Voices for Peace. Jewish Voices for Peace is, according to their website, “a diverse and democratic community of activists inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, and human rights. We support the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians for security and self-determination.” So today we’re going to talk about the work she does wit...
Bi Any Means Podcast #37: #FaithfullyLGBT with Eliel Cruz
February 05, 2016 08:00 - 29 minutesMy guest for today is Eliel Cruz. He’s a freelance writer who writes about bisexuality, faith, and social justice. He has written for a number of websites, including Mic, The Advocate, and Religious News Service, among others. Today we’re gonna talk about his backstory and the work he does. Links:· Eliel Cruz’s website: http://elielcruz.com/ · Eliel’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/elielcruz · Eliel’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ElielCruzWrites/ · ...
Bi Any Means Podcast #36: Voting as an Atheist
January 29, 2016 08:00 - 35 minutesMy guest for today is Justin Scott. You may recognize him as the guy on YouTube who is currently asking the presidential candidates why atheists should vote for them. We’re gonna talk about why this is an important question, along with a little bit about his background. Links:· Justin Scott’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoafjSA0upe--POcDGPpPA · JScott Images: http://www.jscottimages.com/ · Justin on Twitter: http://twitter.com/iowaatheist247 ·...
Bi Any Means Podcast #35: Race, Feminism, and Humanism with Sikivu Hutchinson
January 22, 2016 08:00 - 26 minutesMy guest for today is Dr. Sikivu Hutchinson. She’s the author of many books, including Moral Combat, Godless Americana, and the new novel White Nights, Black Paradise, which is a fictional account of the Jonestown massacre. She also contributes to the blog Black Skeptics, which can be found on FreethoughtBlogs. Today we’re gonna talk about her life, her books, and her work. Links:· Sikivu Hutchinson’s website: http://sikivuhutchinson.com/ · Black Fem Lens: http://blackfemlen...
Bi Any Means Podcast #34: An Atheist Goes to Church with Tracey Moody
January 15, 2016 08:00 - 46 minutesMy guest for today is Tracey Moody. She contributes to Friendly Atheist, and as a second generation atheist, she’s currently visiting different churches every week to get a first-hand account of Christian culture and why people believe what they believe. So I invited her on the show to share her journey so far. I also start the show with a short tribute to David Bowie, who was a huge inspiration to me when I was trying to figure out my sexuality and gender. Links:· Tracey Moody on Fri...
Bi Any Means Podcast #33: Angry Black Rants with Ishmael Brown
January 08, 2016 08:00 - 31 minutesMy guest for today is Ishmael Brown, the HNIC (Google it) and host of the Angry Black Rant podcast. Angry Black Rant is hands down one of my favorite podcasts, so I’m really excited to have him on the show. Today we’re going talk about his journey, the podcast, and why he’s so darn angry. Links:· Angry Black Rant: http://angryblackrant.com/ · ABR on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngryBlackRant/ · ABR on Twitter: http://twitter.com/angryblackrant · No ...
Bi Any Means Podcast Bonus Episode: The Dangers of Dogmatism
January 04, 2016 08:00 - 13 minutesWelcome to a special bonus episode! Instead of an interview, I’m going to post the audio from the video I made for this past Saturday’s Atheists of Facebook online convention. The topic was “The Dangers of Dogmatism,” and it got a lot of positive feedback, so I guess I did an alright job? I’ll let you be the judge. I edited out the flubbed lines and pauses, so this won’t be the full ten minutes. I also included a link to the full video in the show notes if you want to see my pretty face. Link...
Bi Any Means Podcast #32: Humanist Experiences with Evan Clark
January 01, 2016 08:00 - 31 minutesI’m starting off 2016 with Evan Clark, one of the co-hosts of the Humanist Experience podcast. The Humanist Experience is different from most podcasts I listen to. Instead of either talking about the news or interviewing a different guest each episode, the Humanist Experience is more like This American Life, using journalism and first-person narrative to explore different themes. Today I’ll be chatting with Evan about the podcast, the kind of stories they cover, and a little about his backgro...
Bi Any Means Podcast #31: A Very Trans Atheist Podcast with Stephanie Guttormson
December 25, 2015 08:00 - 46 minutesWelcome a special Christmas episode of the Bi Any Means Podcast! Joining me once again today is Stephanie Guttormson. Today we’re going to talk about Christmas as two transgender atheists, so it should be fun! I’ll also be playing Christmas music by local group and personal friends of mine Fox Twin Trilogy, and I’ll be sharing holiday greetings from my fellow atheist podcasters. So fix yourself some eggnog and enjoy! Links:Think Stephtically: http://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkingStephtically ...
Bi Any Means Podcast #30: Promoting Secular Feminism with Miss Bea Haven and Demanda Wright
December 18, 2015 08:00 - 31 minutesMy guests for today are Miss Bea Haven and Demanda Wright from the podcast Promoting Secular Feminism. Today we’re going to talk about the podcast, feminism, and whether or not feminism and atheism are compatible. Links:Promoting Secular Feminism: http://promotingsecularfeminism.com/PSF Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/PromotingSecularFeminism/PSF on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SecularFeminismThink Stephtically: http://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkingStephticallyUnbuckling the Bible Belt:...
Bi Any Means Podcast #29: Atheists of Facebook with Adam Collins
December 11, 2015 08:00 - 25 minutesMy guest for today is Adam Collins, the founder and organizer of the Atheists of Facebook online convention. You may remember me plugging the first Atheists of Facebook online convention last month, and it was such a blast that Adam’s doing it again on January 2, 2016. So today we’re gonna talk about that, plus Adam’s story. Links:Adam Collins’ Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/adam.collins.984Atheists of Facebook website: http://atheistsoffbcon.org/Atheists of Facebook event page: http:...
Bi Any Means Podcast #28: Humanistic Judaism with Jeffrey Falick
December 04, 2015 08:00 - 32 minutesMy guest for today is Rabbi Jeffrey Falick, who serves at the Birmingham Temple Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and who blogs at the Atheist Rabbi on Patheos. Today we’re gonna talk about Humanistic Judaism, what it means, whether or not an atheist can still identify as Jewish, and what the upcoming Hanukkah holiday means to a secular Jew. Links:The Atheist Rabbi: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theatheistrabbi/ The Birmingham Temple Congregation for Humanist...
Bi Any Means Podcast #27: Islam, Racism, and Terrorism with Kiran Opal
November 27, 2015 08:00 - 59 minutesMy guest for today is Kiran Opal. She is one of the co-founders of the Ex-Muslims of North America, and she has written for several websites, including The Ex-Muslim and Ex-Communications. Today we’ll be chatting about her life, her work, and of course, Islam. Enjoy! Links:· Kiran’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/KiranOpal · Ex-Muslims of North America: http://www.exmna.org/ · Council of Ex-Muslims Forum: http://www.councilofexmuslims.com/ · The Ex-Muslim: h...