The Allusionist - 28. WLTM part I

Your online dating profile is the latest spin on a 300-year-old tradition of advertising yourself in order to find a spouse, a sexual partner, or someone to take care of your pigs.

Francesca Beauman, author of Shapely Ankle Preferr’d: A History of the Lonely Hearts Ad, digs into lonely hearts ads to see how British society and desires have evolved over the past three centuries.

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Serious Inquiries Only - AS210: Matt Dillahunty and Blake Giunta

Matt Dillahunty and Blake Giunta Today’s episode is part 1 of a fascinating discussion on the problem of Divine Hiddenness. Matt Dillahunty joins us, who you no doubt have heard on Atheist Experience and countless other debates. He can be found here.  On the other side is Blake Giunta, a Christian and past guest of … Continue reading AS210: Matt Dillahunty and Blake Giunta →

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #75 – “Tulip Time” with Eric Moore

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined by Pella, Iowa's OTHER favorite son, comedian Eric Moore. In this episode, the boys talk about the VERY strange town of Pella, Iowa; a town of tulips, Dutch songs, windmills, and seemingly endless parades. Other topics include small town antics, the dangers of singing along to Ben Harper, and what the Powerball winner from Pat's hometown of Melbourne, FL is doing with their money. Follow Eric on Twitter @EricTerryMoore.  Song of the week this week: "Good Intentions" by Robert Ellis.  Follow the show @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Sam is @SlamHarter  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

Serious Inquiries Only - AS209: Twitter Trolls and Online Harassment, with Eli Bosnick

This episode came about in kind of an interesting way.. I explain in the first few minutes of the show. Long story short, Eli is here to talk about Twitter and our blocking policies (or lacks thereof). We also go into harassment online and what the implications are for the atheism movement and other movements.

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Serious Inquiries Only - AS209: Twitter Trolls and Online Harassment, with Eli Bosnick

This episode came about in kind of an interesting way.. I explain in the first few minutes of the show. Long story short, Eli is here to talk about Twitter and our blocking policies (or lacks thereof). We also go into harassment online and what the implications are for the atheism movement and other movements.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - What is Gnosticism?

Gnosticism may be one of the oldest conspiracy theories in human civilization - but what is it, exactly? Join Ben, Matt, Noel and special guest Joe McCormick as they take a closer look at Gnostic mysteries, myth and more.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #74 – “Goodbye Ziggy Stardust”

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys talk about recent celebrity deaths and especially the late great David Bowie. We also talk about who is going to have the biggest postmortem redemption: Hulk Hogan or Mel Gibson? We also talk about the weirdness that is Los Angeles Open Mic Comedy. Song of the week this is "Starman" by David Bowie.  Follow the show @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod