Category Archives: television

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 #71 – Eye of Sauron Edition

Posted on November 3, 2009 by John C. Snider

We look at three recent TV programs that have attracted the attention of the Eye of Sauron, a.k.a. Catholic League president Bill Donohue, whose job it is to manufacture outrage anytime anyone makes fun of the Church or offers sharp … Continue reading →

Podcast #17 - Eye of Sauron Edition [ 1:02:06 ] Download (8446)
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DVR Alert: Dawkins vs. O’Reilly tonight

Posted on October 9, 2009 by John C. Snider

Set your DVRs for FOX News tonight (Friday, October 9th) 8PM or 11PM Eastern–Richard Dawkins will appear on The O’Reilly Factor.  Should be fun.

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Sam Harris on Bill Maher tonight

Posted on August 21, 2009 by John C. Snider

DVR Alert!  Sam Harris will appear tonight at 10pm on Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO.  No information on what topics they’ll cover, but it should be good.

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May I recommend…

Posted on June 22, 2009 by John C. Snider

…The Ascent of Man?  Jacob Bronowski died not long after he created this groundbreaking BBC documentary series about science and culture, and I remember watching it years ago (while I was in high school or college).  Anyway, I was very … Continue reading →

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