Category Archives: astronomy & space

Podcast #171 – Generation Atheist

Posted on February 21, 2013 by John C. Snider

We interview Dan Riley, author of Generation Atheist, which profiles the experiences of 25 young up-and-comers in the  atheist community. It’s available in paperback or for Kindle). For more information visit GenerationAtheistBook.com. Meanwhile…Russia gets smacked by a meteor, and the Pope announces … Continue reading →

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Will the US House of Reps declare February 12th Darwin Day?

Posted on January 25, 2013 by John C. Snider

In a word: Hell, no. Okay that’s two words. But you gotta hand it to Congressman Rush Holt (Democrat–of course–from New Jersey) for introducing a resolution to declare February 12th “Darwin Day.” The resolution will go to the Committee on … Continue reading →

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Podcast #162 – Lies Straight from the Pit of Hell

Posted on October 13, 2012 by John C. Snider

We discuss Georgia Congressman Paul Broun’s recent condemnation of evolution and the Big Bang Theory. Arkansas legislator Charlie Fuqua advocates the death penalty for rebellious children. And more! For the full show notes and to listen to this episode click … Continue reading →

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Star Party! Star Party! Star Party!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by John C. Snider

Folks, the now-traditional pre-Dragon*Con Atlanta Skeptics STAR PARTY still has a few tickets available. Hobnob with astrono-skeptical luminaries Phil Plait and Nicole Guggliuci and musical artistes George Hrab and Marian Call. If weather permits, there’ll be rooftop stargazing. This year … Continue reading →

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Podcast #139 – War on Christmas Continued

Posted on December 10, 2011 by John C. Snider

Rick Perry plays the homophobia card in his latest TV ad. Holiday displays in Leesburg, Virginia stir free speech controversy. The co-discoverer of a new earth-like world wants to call it the Christmas Planet. Prosperity gospel preacher Eddie Long’s wife … Continue reading →

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Science and Faith: Friends or Foes? Part 3 of 3

Posted on November 6, 2011 by John C. Snider

[The following commentary is provided by a friend of this blog who wishes to remain anonymous. He has stated flatly that were his views on religion made public, it would harm his business with the locals. The workshop he critiques … Continue reading →

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Podcast #134 – Alex Rosenberg (The Atheist’s Guide to Reality)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by John C. Snider
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Podcast #112 – Bluegrass Edition

Posted on December 23, 2010 by John C. Snider

The great Commonwealth of Kentucky has gotten itself in the news on several counts–none of them good. 1. It’s bad enough that Answers in Genesis’ Creation “Museum” in northern Kentucky is prospering.  It’s worse that AIG plans to expand, building … Continue reading →

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Bad Universe is Good TV

Posted on August 31, 2010 by John C. Snider

Just watched Phil “Bad Astronomy” Plait’s new Discovery Channel Show Bad Universe.  Great stuff!  He’s an enthusiastic and engaging host.  We’ll be watching the whole series.  Minor quibble: Phil uses his signature phrase “Holy Haleakala!” about six times too many … Continue reading →

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Podcast #99 – Mary Roach (Packing for Mars)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by John C. Snider

We interview Mary Roach, author of the bestselling science-humor book Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void.  She’s also the author of Stiff (about human cadavers), Spook (the scientific inquest on life after death), and Bonk … Continue reading →

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