skepticism Podcasts

Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry’s radio show and podcast, drawing on CFI’s relationship with the leading minds of the day including Nobel Prize-winning scientists, public intellectuals, social critics and thinkers, and renowned entertainers. Each episode combines incisive interviews, features and commentary focusing on CFI’s issues: religion, human values and the borderlands of science. Point of Inquiry explores CFI’s three research areas: 1. Pseudoscience and the paranormal (bigfoot, UFOs, psychics, communication with the dead, cryptozoology, etc.) 2. Alternative medicine (faith healing, homeopathy, belief in “healing touch,” the efficacy of prayer, etc.) 3. Religion and secularism (church-state separation, the effects and proper role of religion in society, the future of secularism and nonbelief, etc.) Point of Inquiry is produced at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, NY. CFI, a think-tank affiliated with the State University of New York, and is devoted to promoting science, reason, and freedom of inquiry in every field of human interest. It maintains additional branches in Manhattan, Tampa and Hollywood, and in eleven cities around the world.

The Scathing Atheist is a biweekly podcast dedicated to the harshest of criticisms against faith and religion. Firmly entrenched in our conviction that truth and rationality are virtues worth fighting for, we feel no need to apologize for our venomous characterizations of religion and its role in society. Oh, and there are also fart jokes.

A discussion of what ever crosses our minds as atheists living in this theological world

As funny as going to Hell can possibly be. Skeptical hilarity from the world's most unprepared theologians.

Token Skeptic - a weekly look at superstition, paranormal belief and the science behind it all.

Monthly podcast that focuses on secular matters that affect Canadians.

Do you feel it's impossible to know if a god really exists? Do you believe the opposite. Join Nick and Jake as they discuss religion, free thought, and skepticism

I’m just a guy that thinks logic and reason are in short supply in today’s media. I put this podcast together to add a little (a ration). My interests are science, nature, and skepticism.

Reasonable Doubts takes an informative and humorous look at religion from a freethinking perspective--offering news and commentary of interest to skeptics, atheists, agnostics, humanists, courageous religious believers looking for a challenge and freethinkers of all persuasions. In addition to interviewing the top minds in skepticism (former guests include Paul Kurtz, Edward Tabash, Taner Edis, DJ Grothe) RD offers regular segments on counter-apologetics, biblical criticism, creationism and intelligent design as well as church state issues. RD also examines the psychology of religion, reviewing recent and exciting research you won't hear about anywhere else. Tune in for a hard-hitting critique of religion balanced by fair-mindedness and a commitment critical thinking. Check out our website at doubtcast.org for information, episode links or to email questions, comments and challenges.

The Skeptics Guide to the Universe is a weekly Podcast talkshow produced by the New England Skeptical Society (NESS) in association with the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) : discussing the latest news and topics from the world of the paranormal, fringe science, and controversial claims from a scientific point of view.

Banned from the world of mainstream pseudoscience, Skeptoid takes on the biggest challenges to the realm of reason and rationality.

Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It’s skeptical, it’s political and there is no welcome mat.

Bringing truth to podcasting, and all who choose to listen. Derek and Swoopy are your hosts, filling your pod and your brain with skeptical insight and conversation, sometimes heated, on a plethora of topics that are ripe for critical examination. We're tired of pertinent social and science news being buried by clap trap. Our podcast is here to bring you relevant, under reported current events, as well as in-depth discussions from a scientific, critical, skeptical, and humorous 0point of view. In our travels we will tackle the beasts of pseudoscience; the paranormal, supernatural, ufo / alien encounters, mis-understood history, and overwrought legends - urban or otherwise. People will believe anything. Why is that? Here at Skepticality, we're calling out the crap, debunking the bunks and taking a serious look at the plethora of flim flam that is clogging our history books and drowning the mainstream media in a tidal wave of hornswoggle. Anything but orthodox, occasionally silly but always topical, Derek Colanduno is your podcasting guide to the truth. Cohort and cohost Swoopy is the resident misanthrope, questioning Derek to the limits of his patience, and sometimes his sanity.

A regular weekly podcast that contains atheism, skepticism, critical thinking and a whole lot of giggling. Warning: contains adult content, humour, language, atheism, anger, honey bourbon and is mostly utter nonsense.

An American Atheist is a radio show and blog highlighting news and topics relevant to atheists and religious criticism. We encourage free thought and enjoy inviting our listeners onto the program to have their say. Our show is licensed under the Creative Commons and is available for rebroadcasting, remixing and anything else you’d like. We’re not for profit. Check out our podcast and thanks for listening!

REASON Podcast is a weekly discussion of events, current and historical, from a skeptical and rational perspective without theological bias. Listen live, every Sunday at 8pm, EST, or check out past episodes at: http://wnyatheist.org/REASON.php

Host Greg presents interviews with noted skeptics, scientists in various and important fields, and philosophers of religion, science, ethics, etc.! The longest arm of the best atheist/agnostic community on the internet ThinkAtheist.com, The Think Atheist Radio show is presented every Sunday night at 5PM Pacific/8PM Eastern and is then available to stream or download at any time after. Phil Plait, Richard Carrier, Sean Carroll, Michael Shermer, James Randi, Lawrence Krauss, and many more!

The Legion of Reason podcast comes to you from Calgary, Canada, and is a podcast dedicated to looking at the world with a critical eye. Science is king, here, and we make no apologies. We apply critical thinking ss to news, religious claims, pseudoscience, etc. with a local flavor. Enjoy the ride!

Welcome to The Project. As co-host Nick says , you're in it. The Mile High Sanity Project is a collaborative effort to explore modern issues through a secular lens and shine a light on beliefs that both puzzle and annoy us. When you're in The Project no topic is taboo and there are no subscriptions to formality. We value truth over etiquette and reason over manners - this is a place we are free to question any and all ideas. It is our hope that our listeners will be both entertained and informed

think/rant is a podcast where some liberals discuss the week's news, with a slant towards science, philosophy, religion and morality.

“Our time is burdened under the cumulative weight of successive debunkings of our conceits…. We live in The Cosmic Boondocks.” ~Carl Sagan. The Cosmic Boondocks is a weekly audio podcast dealing with issues concerning science, skepticism, and humanistic values in India. The podcast is conceived, produced and presented by Ajita Kamal, in association with Nirmukta, an organization promoting science and freethought in India.

Join Nick and Jake as we discuss religion, free thought and skepticism.

Skeptics with a K is the podcast of the Merseyside Skeptics Society, recorded and edited at the region’s internationally-renowned Summit Studios. Each episode features Mike, Marsh and Colin chatting about stuff that interests them, often with a skeptical angle.

Every episode we tackle a listener chosen film, and cover a smattering of other topics. We’ll target anything that deserves a hard look or that needs to get knocked down a peg. Nothing is safe, including us.

A Moment in Reason is, for lack of a better description, a short and rational rant. Topic subjects vary but, with few exceptions, every episode of A Moment in Reason is a brief comment on that subject.

Apologia is a friendly round discussion that seeks common understanding between theists and nontheists.

Skepticism and critical thinking in a world of new age, religion and credulous pop culture

Canadian couple Dave and Isabelle share their random musings and thoughts (is that redundant?) on a variety of topics from family issues, to current events movies and technology.