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Skeptic Squared Podcast

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

A safe place to make light of sacred things. Join Matt and Corinne as they navigate through reality after life in the Mormon Church, and share their views on religion, atheism and skepticism. Rate us on iTunes! Email us at [email protected].

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E41: Angry Angry Atheists

December 18, 2016 20:28

Matt and Corinne are joined by special guest Aaron Fox as they discuss religion in government, changing hearts and minds on Facebook, the app "Atheos" and raising children in a secular home. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E41AngryAngryAtheists

E40: Mittens Jr

October 31, 2016 04:23

Matt and Corinne discuss presidential candidate Evan McMullin (who?), a peaceful protest against the women's World Championship in chess, bigots shaking hands with karma, Christians sending children straight to heaven, the Mormon church attempting to score points with gays, and Donald Trump vs Lucille Bluth. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com...

E39: The Singles Ward

September 26, 2016 18:16

Matt and Corinne review The Singles Ward, a film wherein Mormons make fun of themselves! The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E39TheSinglesWard

E38: Crazy God Sandwich

August 30, 2016 00:05

Matt and Corinne discuss an anti-gay bakery's "gift" to LGBT groups in Oregon, a mass resignation among Norwegian Catholics, a Pew Research survey on why people leave religion, Burkini's in France, crazy people killing for god, self-medicating depression with the Bible, and Carl's Jr. offending Mormons with soft-core commercials. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquar...

E37: Mormon Rumspringa

August 16, 2016 01:37

Matt and Corinne share their recent experience at both a Mormon Mass Resignation and a missionary-led tour of a Mormon historical site. They also discuss a Mormon trolling Penthouse, a prophecy about church growth in Russia, expectations for returned missionaries, Mormons getting married young, and a faithful Mormon's perspective on apostates. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at w...

E36: Better Off Dead

August 02, 2016 23:06

Matt and Corinne discuss video games offending Hindus, Planned Parenthood offending Mormons, "Visiting Teaching" and women's roles in the Church, Mormon humanitarian efforts, why Mormons are so hot and bothered by abortion (including a theological argument in favor of abortion!), and the futility of Temple Work. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot...

E35: God's Army

July 19, 2016 00:05

Matt and Corinne share their ExMormon perspective as they review the independent Mormon film "God's Army." The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E35GodsArmy

E34: Prepare to be Woo-ed

July 12, 2016 00:16

Matt and Corinne share their recent experience in the New Age Woo capital of the south west, Sedona Arizona! They also discuss Vid Angel, naughty Exmo parents, and Vladimir Putin's rage against the Mormons. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E34PrepareToBeWooEd

E33: Irradiated Carbonated Pee

June 28, 2016 02:36

Matt and Corinne conduct a totally scientific test on caffeinated/non-caffeinated soda, and discuss Mormon dietary restrictions, excommunicated Mormon historians, hate-mongering Pastors, youth suicide rates in Utah and maintaining a respectful relationship with believers. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E33Irr...

E32: Tapirs and Indians

June 14, 2016 00:01

Matt and Corinne discuss the essay "Book of Mormon and DNA Studies" and counter responses to anti-scientific apologetic claims that the Book of Mormon is a totally legit historical record. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E32TapirsAndIndians

E31: Utah Pride Festival

June 07, 2016 04:27

Corinne and Matt share their experience at the recent Utah Pride Festival, talk about satanists trolling bigots, indoctrination and homophobia and the "New Prop 8." The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E31UtahPrideFestival

E30: Germy Pinography

May 25, 2016 00:54

Matt and Corinne discuss a snarky anti-Mormon ad on Craig's List, a Mormon musician's response to Tyler Glenn's video "Trash," lots of local news on pornography and sexuality, a Mormon video teaching parents how to talk with children about pornography, and how the Religious Right completely misunderstands transgender issues. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpod...

E29: Ketchup and Liquor

May 11, 2016 01:28

Matt and Corinne interview Aaron Fox, covering such topics as religious pressure within Alcoholics Anonymous, arguments for god, living in Utah as a non-believer, and, of course, ketchup. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E29KetchupAndLiquor

E28: Once I was a Beehive

May 07, 2016 23:41

Matt and Corinne are joined once again by Missi as they review the Mormon film "Once I was a Beehive." The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E28OnceIWasABeehive

E27: Drop the Mic

May 02, 2016 23:51

Matt and Corinne discuss Mormon leaders being jerks, a new anti-Mormon music video by Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees, the Kangaroo Court of Jeremy Runnells, international transgender issues, baptism rates of the Mormon Church, and Hustler Magazine's hilarious response to Utah's "porn epidemic." The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive....

E26: Where is Space Jesus?

April 18, 2016 21:04

Matt, Corinne and special guest Megan talk about their recent tour of "Temple Square" in Salt Lake City. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E26WhereIsSpaceJesus

E25: Raspy Fat-Man Voice

April 12, 2016 00:22

Matt and Corinne discuss how Alex Jones will save humanity from Satan, Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson joining Fox News, Answers in Genesis article "Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years," the 5 Stages of Grief and new contraception laws in California. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E25R...

E24: Back That Clip Up

April 05, 2016 01:17

Matt and Corinne talk about a YouTube clip "Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?," Bart Erhman's book "How Jesus Became God," and an article "All the Things the Bible Wants to Execute You For." The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E24BackThatClipUp

E23: Crisp High Five

March 21, 2016 18:05

Matt and Corinne discuss "4 Things Anti-Mormons Don't Want You to Know," "17 Lies We Need to Stop Teaching Girls About Sex," and the so-called "epidemic" of porn in Utah. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E23CrispHighFive

E22: Pain in the Butt

March 14, 2016 18:44

Corinne and Matt discuss the spirit of god making people do stupid things, medically unnecessary hoops for legal abortions, a Sabbath day bucket list, extreme punishments for pedophiles, and 15 things ExMormons are tired of hearing. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E22PainInTheButt

E21: With Apologies to Apologists

March 07, 2016 23:22

Matt and Corinne discuss a Mormon apologist response to atheists who disregard personal revelation, an article on some of Joseph Smith's manipulative tactics on women, a Mormon's story of falling away and recommitting to the Church, and whether or not one can choose to believe. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/...

E20: Audacity

March 01, 2016 01:13

Matt and Corinne review Ray Comfort's gay-bashing film "Audacity." The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E20Audacity

E19: Better Call God

February 23, 2016 02:35

Matt and Corinne talk about the Mormon Church meddling in local politics, miracle claims, Glenn Beck's apocalyptic reasons to vote for Ted Cruz, and an Ensign article on the Book of Mormon being totally legit. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E19BetterCallGod

E18: Court of Love

February 16, 2016 19:11

Matt and Corinne discuss the upcoming "Court of Love" for Jeremy Runnells, author of "Letter to a CES Director," which will likely result in excommunication from the Mormon Church. They also discuss Mormon Valentines, comments from Mormon Leaders on LGBT suicides, an article from Zelphontheshelf chastising church leaders, and an article on religious marriages. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check o...

E17: Gold Standard

February 10, 2016 01:51

Corinne and Matt discuss cheesy Mormon memes, the Mormon Church's "Gold Standard" policy regarding child abuse, and Utah's latest public health crisis (Surprise! It's porn!). The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E17GoldStandard

E16: Zombie Mormon Missionaries

February 01, 2016 01:17

Corinne and Matt take on the Deseret News and the Mormon Newsroom on the issue of LGBT Mormons committing suicide. They also discuss "real revelations", Mormon end of the world mumbo-jumbo, and Zombie Mormon Missionaries. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E16ZombieMormonMissionaries

E15: Gay Super Heroes

January 25, 2016 18:43

Matt and Corinne discuss Gay Super Heroes, evidences for Mormonism, the health effects of leaving religion, the line between church and state, and some less savory aspects of Mormon culture. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E15GaySuperHeroes

E14b: Mercy Rule

January 18, 2016 01:18

Corinne and Matt review the movie "Mercy Rule," covering such politically savvy topics as traditional family roles, evil Eco-lobbyists and "Big Government" stealing from hard working blue-collar Americans, god blessing Christians at the expense of others, and Kirk Cameron's self-sabotaging film career. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. htt...

E14: Lucky 13

January 10, 2016 21:28

Special guest Megan joins Corinne and Matt once again to discuss superstitions of various cultures, including the sports world and Mormonism. Also, updates on LGBT issues and the health benefits of self-love. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E14Lucky13

E12: Let's Talk About Sex

January 05, 2016 03:38

Matt and Corinne discuss the complicated relationship between Mormonism and sex, the science behind "porn addiction," the culture of body shaming in religion, and aggressive chivalry. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E12LetsTalkAboutSex

E11: Pulling Out

December 27, 2015 20:43

Matt and Corinne are joined by special guest Missi, who shares her experience leaving the Mormon Church. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E11PullingOut

E10: Mother of Lies

December 21, 2015 20:02

Matt and Corinne discuss the sainthood of Mother Teresa, paranormal activities, the War on Christmas and more! The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E10MotherOfLies

E9: Confessions of a Prodigal Son

December 15, 2015 03:49

Matt and Corinne review the Christian movie "Confessions of a Prodigal Son." The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E9ConfessionsOfAProdigalSon

E8: All Aboard the Woo-Woo Train

December 06, 2015 23:27

Join Matt and Corinne as they board the woo-woo train of psychics, Mormon patriarchal blessings, and "evidence" of god. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E8AllAboardTheWooWooTrain

E7: Get Em While They're Cute

November 30, 2015 01:13

In this episode Matt and Corinne tackle religious indoctrination, especially through music, and discuss an article from Matt Walsh promoting Christian intolerance. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E7GetEmWhileTheyreCute

E6: The Great Ape in the Sky

November 23, 2015 01:12

Special guest Megan joins Matt and Corinne once again to share her story of leaving Mormonism. Also, updates on articles from last week, trouble in India and Mormon-themed coffee. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E6TheGreatApeInTheSky

E5: Rainbow Rousers

November 16, 2015 01:10

Join Matt, Corinne and special guest Megan as they share their experience at the recent "Mass Resignation from the LDS Church" in Salt Lake City. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E5RainbowRousers

E4: Suffer the Little Children

November 09, 2015 23:39

In this episode Corinne and Matt discuss "10 Reasons You Should Be Mormon," "Gay Father and Gay Son Want to Marry," online quizzes, and the most recent events in Mormon homophobia. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E4SufferTheLittleChildren

E3: Dead Men Pay No Tithing

October 26, 2015 02:08

In this episode, Corinne and Matt discuss two recent essays by the Mormon Church on the role of women in Mormonism. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E3DeadMenPayNoTithing

E2: Baby-Making Cheerleaders

October 19, 2015 01:52

In this episode Corinne and Matt share their thoughts on the most recent Mormon General Conference. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E2BabyMakingCheerleaders

E1: Circle Squared

October 12, 2015 01:42

In this episode, Corinne and Matt discuss the purpose of the podcast, their religious backgrounds and personal concerns with Mormonism. The show is also available on iTunes (please subscribe and rate us!). You can email us at [email protected] and check out our blog at www.skepticsquaredpodcast.blogspot.com. https://archive.org/details/E1CircleSquared

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