Chris Worfolk's Podcast

Marriage

July 19, 2013 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

The institution of marriage is in a hell hole, according to some fundamental Christians at any rate. In this episode we look at gay marriage, humanist marriage and what is even the point of marriage from an atheist perspective?

Does religion make you happier?

July 12, 2013 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Is ignorance bliss? In this episode we look at whether being religious could actually make you happier, even if it isn't true.

PRISM

July 05, 2013 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

It turns out that the US government is spying on everyone - should we be surprised? In this episode we discuss PRISM, Edward Snowdon the information analyst who leaked the information to the press and is now on the run, and the recent connections to Wikileaks and Julian Assange, as well as looking at balancing privacy with state security.

Discrimination

June 08, 2012 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Discrimination is a big issue at the moment - especially when it comes to men and women being discriminated against in the workplace and at university. What about so called "positive" discrimination? Is all discrimination just discrimination?

Freedom of Expression

June 01, 2012 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Yes, we're talking about freedom of expression once again because it's always a hot topic. Should you be allowed to joke about blowing up airports on Twitter? Of course you should!

Profiling Terrorists

May 25, 2012 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Sam Harris recently suggested that we should only target people who look like they might be terrorists (young men, including himself), as every minute spent searching a child or an infirm senior citizen is a minute wasted by airport security. But would this approach work? No. But it's not quite as simple as no; the answer will take 26 minutes to fully explain.

Evolution of Religion

October 15, 2010 16:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

Are religions currently experiencing a rapid rate of change or have they been changing at this pace throughout history?

Pope's Visit

October 08, 2010 16:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

With the Pope recently having visited the UK, Chris is joined by Norman and George to discuss it (though most of the discussion focuses on their recent trip to Europe given they were out of the country when the Pope actually visited).

Star Trek

March 05, 2010 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

Come on, it was bound to happen eventually. Which was the greatest series? Who was the best captain? (You don't even need to listen to find out who that is, because it's obviously Picard of course). All these questions and more will be answered.

Fitna

February 26, 2010 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

With the recent controversy over Leeds University Union banning the Atheist Society's screening of Fitna, the guests discuss the film and the wider implications for freedom of speech.

Travel

February 19, 2010 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

One of the great things about the podcast is that it covers wide ranging topics that everyone can relate to - such as travel. It's not like it was just us sat round discussing holiday plans. Now in double the bit rate too!

Healthcare

December 11, 2009 17:00 - 30 minutes - 6.91 MB

Healthcare is a major voting issue in elections and has produced some interesting results in recent times and people standing up for the NHS.

The Right Wing

December 04, 2009 17:00 - 30 minutes - 6.93 MB

The right wing have made significant ground in recent times with the BNP gaining two seats in the European Parliament. Is this a fleeting trend or something bigger? Are the left wing any better?

The Past 9 Months

November 27, 2009 17:00 - 30 minutes - 6.93 MB

We discuss what we have been up to during the shows nine month hiatus.

Be Nice to Muslims Day

February 20, 2009 17:00 - 31 minutes - 7.16 MB

In an effort to improve interfaith relations, Chris invents a new holiday.

The AHS

February 13, 2009 17:00 - 30 minutes - 7.03 MB

With the press launch of the National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies arriving next Thursday, we sit down to talk a bit about what the organisation is and what it does.

Charles Darwin

February 06, 2009 17:00 - 29 minutes - 6.75 MB

With Darwin Day being next Thursday the guest discuss Charles Darwin's contribution to the world, namely having such an awesome beard.

Recession

January 30, 2009 17:00 - 31 minutes - 7.18 MB

With the British economy now officially in a recession, major banks and businesses failing around the world and millions out of work, the show asks the all important question. But we're not going to tell you what the question is ;).

Political correctness

January 23, 2009 17:00 - 30 minutes - 6.89 MB

Having banned Christmas the evil atheists plot what else can be outlawed as not being politically correct.

Rationalist Week 2009

January 16, 2009 17:00 - 32 minutes - 7.43 MB

Chris and guest discuss Rationalist Week 2009, the biggest free thinking student event of it's kind in the UK, possibly the world. The 2009 event is set to be better than ever and in between the inane banter there are occasionally bits of information about it.

2008 in Review

January 09, 2009 17:00 - 30 minutes - 6.95 MB

Chris and guests look bad at the good times and the bad times, the big events and the little events of 2008.

New Year's Resolutions

January 02, 2009 12:00 - 31 minutes - 7.22 MB

The guests discuss what a load of crap the idea of new year's resolutions are - and then make some.

Christmas special

December 26, 2008 12:00 - 31 minutes - 7.14 MB

This was going to be an episode dedicated to discussing the origins and current state of Christmas and how it really isn't a Christian holiday. However because of certain events the show was instead dedicated to the recent Leeds University Union proposed motion to stop stocking Halal and Kosher meat because of the ethical considerations of religious slaughter.

Jazz Cafe

December 19, 2008 12:00 - 32 minutes - 7.33 MB

When Dr. Moz notes that the Christian Union run an event named Jazz Cafe, the guests begin considering what alternative events Leeds Atheist Society could host.

Is Humanism a religion?

December 12, 2008 12:00 - 31 minutes - 7.31 MB

A strongly contested issue, some consider Humanism just to be another religion others say it contains none of the BS of a religion. The discussion also covers whether we would want Humanism to be a religion or not.

Live from London

December 05, 2008 17:00 - 32 minutes - 7.46 MB

Sorry about the awful, awful sound levels. We tried to fix it in post production but it's very hard to record a live show when you don't have a mixing deck or a decent microphone. Anyway, this show was recorded live at Weekend Away 2008 in London and features many contributors from Leeds Atheist Society.

Religious Slaughter

November 28, 2008 12:00 - 29 minutes - 6.7 MB

With the recent LUU referendum motion to remove Halal and Kosher meat for ethical reasons, the show discusses both religious and secular slaughter of animals for food.

Live from the AHS Conference

November 21, 2008 17:00 - 33 minutes - 7.65 MB

This episode was specially recorded at the November 2008 conference of the National Union of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies which is why there are a lot of random people in it. And why the audio levels suck. But it's entertaining none the less.

The Economy

November 14, 2008 12:00 - 32 minutes - 7.42 MB

The world economy seems to be disappearing down the toilet, banks are going bust, prices are going up and everyone is panicing. But has the slide towards recession really altered our lifestyles?

Vegetarianism

November 07, 2008 12:00 - 31 minutes - 7.12 MB

Vegetarianism is a big issue in the free thinking community. With Chris and Gijsbert both being vegetarians it made for some interesting debate with Nicola the kebab fiend.

Halloween special

October 31, 2008 12:00 - 52 minutes - 12.1 MB

With today being Halloween we decided to talk about ghosts, hauntings, evil spirits and other such things.

Upcoming elections

October 24, 2008 12:00 - 30 minutes - 6.97 MB

With the upcoming US presidential election and the UK general election only a year or two away, upcoming elections is tonight's topic of discussion. Also we have our first correction. During the recording of the show I suggested Rudy Giuliani ran of Democratic nomination which soon after I realised was incorrect, he ran for Republican nomination. I don't care, it's not my country, but you have been warned ;).

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