Cold Hands, Warm Podcast

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Cold Hands, Warm Podcast

FromTheThinkingAtheist

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Dec 1, 2023

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It's a bonus show! Host ramblings and your calls. Enjoy.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270347/advertisement

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Dec 1, 2023

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Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth.

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Primates and Prejudice: with Dr. Frans de Waal: Frans de Waal is a world-reknowned primatologist, author, and educator with decades studying the animal kingdom. He joins Seth Andrews for insights about primate behavior in chimps, gorillas, bonobos, humans, and beyond. Frans de Waal info:... by TheThinkingAtheist
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Episode Number 666: One show. An episode milestone. Three Satanists. What could go wrong? VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/62IQwWlQBVQ by TheThinkingAtheist
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#WomenLifeFreedom : Revolt and Revolution in Iran (with Maryam Namazie): Seth Andrews speaks with Iranian-born activist Maryam Namazie about the historic uprising underway in Iran. http://www.maryamnamazie.com/ YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/vcmURmEFP2U by TheThinkingAtheist
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Cold Hands, Warm Podcast

Cold Hands, Warm Podcast

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