Best RFR Team Podcasts (2024)

1
Growing up in Islam with Armin Navabi 1:54:12

1y ago1:54:12

1:54:12

Podcaster, activist and host of the atheist republic Armin Navabi finally takes a Left at the Valley. His story is one of courage as he escapes Islam in his native Iran Now living in the West, he has become a strong opponent of islam and a courageous voice against oppression Helen does a top 10 on worst dads of history Dawn talks about Spider-Man b…

1
The bible says What Again with Mike Wiseman 1:54:45

1y ago1:54:45

1:54:45

Returning champion Mike Wiseman, host of The Bible says What?!? podcast, returns with his usual dose of hilarity. What prompts him to keep debating theists. Listen in to find out Follow Mike here thebiblesayswhat.com We celebrate the death of Pat Robertson and Helen does a top 10 on him BrentLee talks about christian cancelling themsekves and Troy …

1
Speaking up About Surving extreme Christianity with Andrew Pledger 1:52:37

1y ago1:52:37

1:52:37

Podcaster Andrew Pledger stops by the valley to talk about his story of surviving the cult-like Bob Jones University. His story is poignant and difficult to hear sometimes but is a great example of the problem with religious indoctrination. folow his podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/id1620395336 It'…

1
The Good Works of RFR with Gayle Jordan 1:43:28

1y ago1:43:28

1:43:28

RFR director Gayle Jordan joins us during the whole show to help us focus on the incredible needs that people who leave the faith face. Their need is dire and YOU can help the good people of RFR and the secular therapy project bring them the resources they need go to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org and Troy explores the Salem witch trial…

1
Kara Griffin on LATV 2:07:33

1+ y ago2:07:33

2:07:33

So Kevin is jumped on and kidnapped by Dawn until next week, during which, Kara Griffin stops by to chat about how to become an ally to the LGBTQ Helen does a top 10 funny ER stories and Troy finishes part 2 of the infancy gospelBy Left at the Valley

1
Kelley Laughlin Debunks woowoo on LATV 1:43:56

1+ y ago1:43:56

1:43:56

Atheist extraordinaire and geologist Kelley Laughlin stops by the valley to clarify and debunks well known chritian myths from the geology perspective... Troy tickles our funny bone with tales from baby Jesus Helen does a top 10 weird births in honour of mother's day and Brentlee shows that buddhists can also be thieves...…

1
Phil Ferguson on LATV 2:12:44

1+ y ago2:12:44

2:12:44

The host of the Phil Ferguson pops in for a visit where we discus, what else but financial matters great and small. follow Phil here http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/the-phil-ferguson-show/ Helen has top 10 of weird schools Dawn talks about hunting meteorites for money and Brentlee talks about what christians fear most: an actual Satanist conven…

1
The Manosphere with Dr Clint Heacock 2:06:32

1+ y ago2:06:32

2:06:32

The host of the Mindshift podcast: Dr Clint Heacock, returns to continue our deep dive in the incel phenomenon with an explanation of the Manosphere. What is it? What is it doing? and what religious forces are behind it? Troy does a dive into Jesus' infancy Brently does an exposition of a pastor who sees anti-christ cults everywhere and helen does …

1
Christian Dominionism with Secular Rarity 2:01:00

1+ y ago2:01:00

2:01:00

Returning champion Elliot AKA Secular Rarity returns to participate in a round table discussion on Christian Dominionism. Why do we not take this more seriously? Wherevis America going? Will this Christian age be good for the US on the world stage? listen in and find out Helen does a top 10 of banned songs and Troy talks about gypsies...…

1
Talking Cosmology with Dr Ethan Siegel 2:06:20

1+ y ago2:06:20

2:06:20

Dr Ethan Siegel return to the valley to discuss cosmology. We ask why people think the universe is designed, and is it? Listen in to find out Follow Ethan here https://www.forbes.com/sites/ethansiegel Dawn talks about a crappy race Troy explores religious cosmology and Brentlee exposes Floridians' fear of renaissance art…

1
The Psychology of Incels with Dr Darrel Ray 2:05:10

1+ y ago2:05:10

2:05:10

A favorite guest of ours is returning : Dr Darrel Ray His extensive experience in human psychology explains to us the process of how some young men turn to violence in their search for love. What causes this? The answers might surprise you https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org Helen does a top 10 of weird sex Troy goes to great length about the or…

1
What's with Incels part 2 with Prof Edwin Hodge 2:07:57

1+ y ago2:07:57

2:07:57

UVic professor Edwin Hodge returns to continue our exploration of the Incel phenomena and the whole manosphere. Is this male positive movement really a movement for male supremacy? Let's find out... Helen does a top 10 of weird names because it's her birthday Troy explores Easter Island and BrentLee ridicules the transformed wife....…

1
Understanding Statistics with Matt Berkowitz 1:45:46

1+ y ago1:45:46

1:45:46

The crew welcomes Matt Berkowitz who guides us in a world understanding stats. They say the numbers don't lie, but can we manipulate them? Let's get a good lesson from Matt. Follow Matt's YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/user/ScienceLiteracy/videos Helen does a top 10 of weird Easter rituals Troy does another weird and wacky story about…

1
Talikng trans people with Kara Griffin 2:00:53

1+ y ago2:00:53

2:00:53

ACA and RFR member Kara Griffin stops by the valley to talk about the current plight of the LGBTQ community. Why is this happening? What can we do to help? Listen in to find out Helen talks about the top 10 weird drinks Troy gives us a quiz about St-patrick and Brently talks about Praeger U and Charlie Kirk's love for the bible If you are a canadia…

1
Project Blitz with Dr Clint Heacock 1:46:35

1+ y ago1:46:35

1:46:35

Dr Clint Heacock, host of the Mindshift podcast, drops by to join our crew and talk about what we think could be behind the ressurgence of christian dominionism in north america: project Blitz what's the end goal? how do we deal with it? blitzwatch.org politicalresearch.org Dawn talks about a possible mysterious Godzilla egg Troy gives us anothe fa…

1
A History of Emotion with Dr Richard Firth 1:50:08

1+ y ago1:50:08

1:50:08

The crew welcomes Dr Richard Firth to discuss his book: A History of Emotion https://www.amazon.com/Human-History-Emotion-Built-World/dp/0316461318 We dive into the complicated relationship humans have with their emotional side Helen does a top 10 of strange phobias Dawn talks about a German theater director being sh***y with his critic Brently tal…

1
The Phantom God with John C Wathey 1:47:03

1+ y ago1:47:03

1:47:03

Neuroscientist John C wathey returns to us to discuss his newest book: The Phantom God. We dive with John as to why people reky on their "feeling" of a divine source when it's quite apparent that the evidence doesn't support it. To support John: https://www.watheyresearch.com\ Helen does a top 10 of dangerous toys Troy does a deep dive into Pythago…

1
What's with Incels? 1:58:06

1+ y ago1:58:06

1:58:06

The crew welcomes back Professor Edwin Hodge of UVic to discuss the Incel phenomena. The sociologist starts to dive into the origins of the trend and its disturbing potential. This is part 1 of a deeper look into Incels. Helen does a top 10 of LGBTQ activists Dawn takes a look into bigger penises, yeah you read that right and Brently talks about ch…

1
Richard Gilliver on LATV 2:35:03

1+ y ago2:35:03

2:35:03

host with many hats Richard Gilliver stops by the Valley to chat with us. He is bound to charm you with his soft voice and great maneurism. find out how he started down the path of non-belief and where he thinks it'll lead the crew has more skit shenannigans Helen does a top 10 on love Troy does a deep dive on the origins of valentine's day origins…

1
BONUS :Tom & Cecil part 2 ( Finally) 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

47:34

After cancelling due to illness, Tom & Cecil return to talk about their book The Grand Unified Theory of Bullshit. What prompted two podcasters to write about such a complex topic? Find out what our hilarious friends had to say about it https://www.dissonancepod.comBy Left at the Valley

1
Secular Rarity on LATV 1:58:06

1+ y ago1:58:06

1:58:06

Elliot, AKA Secular Rarity stops by the valley to chat with the crew. The charismatic host and volunteer for the ACA will charm you with his non-confrontational approach to conversation. Helen gives us a list of insane US laws Troy goes off with an almost superhero saint in Fantastic Forgotten myths Dawn tries her hand at Things that make you go hm…

1
Mandisa Thomas on LATV 1:41:49

1+ y ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Founder of Black Non-Believers, Mandisa Thomas joins us for a chat about the struggles and differences the average black American atheist. We explore the differences between our countries and deal deeper into a community often overlooked. https://blacknonbelievers.org Troy talks about Ezra in another Fantastic Forgotten Myth and Brently shows us ch…

1
Tom & Cecil part 1 1:01:57

1+ y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

This is part 1 of our usual show with our segments. Tom & Cecil had to cancel but we will bring them to you soonBy Left at the Valley

1
Pre-season show: Things Christians Say... 1:43:05

1+ y ago1:43:05

1:43:05

Well 2023 is upon us. We were supposed to do our regular show but COVID has infected one of us. So we are giving youbour reaction to what xtians say about stuff happening; and it ain't pretty...By Left at the Valley

1
LATV Xmas Special 2022 2:13:03

1+ y ago2:13:03

2:13:03

The crew welcomes back BILL PETRO to talk about the origins of some of our xmas traditions, from the yule log to the colours of xmas Helen does a top 10 of annoying xmas songs Troy talks about forgotten xmas type characters Brently talks about a pastor trying to repeal the 17th admendmentBy Left at the Valley

1
Michael Wiseman vs the Bible 1:46:31

1+ y ago1:46:31

1:46:31

The host of the Bible says What?! podcast stops by to talk about his experiences and favorite laughable verses Helen does a top 10 of weird traditions Troy talks about how St-Nick was better than Jesus and Brently laughably laments poor Kirk CameronBy Left at the Valley

1
The Q Anon issue 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Podcaster Courtney Heard joins us to talk about her show Q-DROPPED. She explores the stories of people who have loved ones that fall victim to the conspiracy cult https://www.porthosmedia.net/qdroppedBy Left at the Valley

1
LATV down under 55:41

2y ago55:41

55:41

The crew is joined by Sherri D'Souza from Recovering From Religion Australia chapter and we discuss atheism Down Under. How is it different than in North America? What are the challenges? Put a shrimp on the BarBe and listen in...By Left at the Valley

1
Things You Might Not Know About Halloween 59:24

2y ago59:24

59:24

Bill Petro joins us to talk about the origins of this beloved holiday. What do we really know about the pagan and Celtic origins of a holiday that now glorifies our favorite monstersBy Left at the Valley

1
Sexual Norms Throughout History with Dr Darrel Ray 1:06:57

2y ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Dr Darrel ray returns to talk some more about sex but this time throughout history. What was the influence of culture on sexual norms? And we have a huge announcement for a bingo game fundraiser NOV 12thBy Left at the Valley

1
Misinformation and the Brain with Michael Moore 47:24

2y ago47:24

47:24

Therapist Michael Moore takes onto his field as we find out what is actually happening out there mentally in the age of misinformation. What are the effects? What can we expect to see?By Left at the Valley

1
AAI vs the Free Thought Prophets 59:28

2y ago59:28

59:28

John & Seamus of the Free Thought Prophets join us to vent out their grievances against Atheist Alliance International; an international organization that is supposed to speak for free-thinkers on the international stage. What is going on there? Listen in and find out https://thefreethoughtprophet.com…

1
Shameless Sexuality with Janice Selbie 51:51

2y ago51:51

51:51

Therapist Janice Selbie returns to the valley to talk about her next conference on Shameless Sexuality after purity culture in October. As usual we have a great time and you will too https://www.shamelesssexuality.orgBy Left at the Valley

1
Street Epistemology with Anthony Magnabosco 54:02

2y ago54:02

54:02

master of discussion: Anthony Magnabosco joins us to discuss Street Epistemology; its benefits and applications. Where and when should we approach people to make them realize where the flaw in their reasoning isBy Left at the Valley

1
Did Any God Exist with David Fitzgerald 55:42

2y ago55:42

55:42

Author and history writer David Fitzgerald takes us through his next book where he explores the origins of historical characters of mythology. Did any of them actually exist? Find outBy Left at the Valley

1
Talking Narcissism with Dr Will Hamby 1:23:13

2y ago1:23:13

1:23:13

Dr Will Hamby from the Secular Therapy Project joins us to talk about what we suspect might be a trend: NARCISSISM We hear many talking about it, seems everybody is one but what is the reality on the subject? The good Doctor will let us know If you need help in your own fight with mental health and are looking for therapy, contact the Recovery from…

1
Talking Roe v Wade with Helen Greene of RFR 1:03:56

2y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Recovery from Religion (RFR) sends us Helen Greene to discuss their plan of action to help victims of the unfortunate decision by SCOTUS Matt Lund joins us as well links to join the fight with RFR: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrx https://www.recoveri…

1
Talking LGBTQ with Dr Veronica Drantz 49:26

2y ago49:26

49:26

Dr Veronica Drantz stops by to teach us the science and settle once and for all why we know that they are not faking it and are not what the religious right thinks they are. They are our brothers and sisters; let the science speak for itself Dr Drantz's blog: drdrantz-sciencesexuality.blogspot.comBy Left at the Valley

1
Untold Stories of a Paramedic with Luciano Nisi 53:53

2y ago53:53

53:53

Ex paramedic Luciano Nisi talks about his book and the fight paramedics encounter every day on the job. They are on the frontlines yet we barely pay them. Find out what a man who has been there thinks about itBy Left at the Valley

1
Comedy in Politics with Eli Bosnick 51:10

2y ago51:10

51:10

Funny man Eli Bosnick from the Puzzle in a Thunderstorm group joins us to discuss the use of comedy and laughter in politics. Have we lost our sense of humour? Has comedy gone too far? Or is this about free speech? Listen in and find outBy Left at the Valley

1
Courage The Dave Warnock Story 51:42

2y ago51:42

51:42

Dave Warnock, ex evangelical, diagnosed with ALS talks to us about his facing death and his drive to reduce our fear of death. His story is one of courage and he is an example to follow support him at https://daveoutloud.orgBy Left at the Valley

1
Has wokeness Gone Too Far with Valerie Tarico 59:34

2y ago59:34

59:34

Author & Psychologist Valerie Tarico comes to explain "Wokeness" to us and the possible ramifications and origins of the trend. Is it helping us as a society? You decide Follow Valerie at https://valerietarico.comBy Left at the Valley

1
Talking Science with Dr Ben Davis 1:30:00

2+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Dr Ben Davis joins us once more to explain the basic science to the masses. What should everybody really know about math, physics, chemistry and biology. Join us and our favorite nuclear physicistBy Left at the Valley

1
Christianity Made Me Talk Like an IDIOT 53:26

2+ y ago53:26

53:26

The Legendary SETH ANDREWS joins us to discuss his latest book: Christianity made me talk like an IDIOT and a variety of other subjects. You cannot help but love the host of the thinking atheist podcast, his voice and especially his straight to the point thoughts are what makes him so popular https://www.thethinkingatheist.com…

1
A Christian and an Atheist on LATV 1:06:26

2+ y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Kevin & Christine are joined by the hosts of "The Christian and the Atheist podcast"; Aubrie & Kathleen. They take us through what makes them tick so uniquely here is their bio: The Christian and the Atheist Podcast is like no podcast you’ve ever heard before. It’s where friendship and different spiritual beliefs collide. Our goal is to show that e…

1
Indigenous Dedications Face the Pontiff 1:21:34

2+ y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

We interview Pixie Wells, a First Nation representative who went to Rome along with a delegation to get an apology from the head of the catholic church. Will this bring peace to the residential school scandal? Listen in to her testimony for her people *WARNING this may be troublesome for listeners, if this subject is sensitive for you, reach out to…

1
We Have a NEW Co-Host 58:02

2+ y ago58:02

58:02

We sadly mark the departure of Sabrina, thank her and wish her well. Enter CHRISTINE, the new co-host up to a good start, get her feet wet. Let's find out what makes her tickBy Left at the Valley

1
American Atheist President Nick Fish takes a LATV 1:40:27

2+ y ago1:40:27

1:40:27

American Atheist President Nick Fish joins the crew and brings light on the very important work done by the organisation. Find out what drives him and let's help him on his mission. americanatheist.org Benjamin talks about zombie pigs Hertzy laughs at oligarchs losing their yachts and Brently re-visits a crazy pastor justifying the war on Ukraine…

1
Exploring Mormon History with David Fitzgerald 1:56:02

2+ y ago1:56:02

1:56:02

Our returning champion David Fitzgerald returns to explain to us Rubes how Mormonism began. It's a convoluted story about a conman and his quest for riches. find David on his page DavidFitzgerald.org Sabrina does a top 10 on Ukraine Hertzy talks about bigot Nick Fuentes and Brently has a crazy christian who thinks football exposes electoral fraud…

1
Ian Harris takes a Left at the Valley 1:38:23

2+ y ago1:38:23

1:38:23

Comedian Ian Harris stops by and joins the crew to explain his drive to use comedy to generate discussion on various topics like atheism and religion. https://www.ianharriscomedian.com/ Benjamin talks about volunteers going to jail in Switzerland Hertzy talks about bad cops hurting non threatening people Brently talks about how according to fraudst…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

RFR Team Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide