The Scathing Atheist

Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC

A weekly look at religion and the stupidity that breeds it. Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, and Eli Bosnick delve into theistic attempts to intrude on the secular world in an unflinching expose on just how juvenile the whole god thing is.

  1. −6 D

    Measle Memory Edition

    In this week’s episode, measles put the skibidi in Ohio, TP-USA tries to get more young Republicans by airing Kid Rock against Bad Bunny, and Ross Douthat will enter the “don’t answer yet” phase of his Christianity sales pitch.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out the book “For You Have Sinned” here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1543997406?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_W839BDQYJJR9GWBXGC13---Headlines:RFK Jr. has succeeded in bringing back measles: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/well/dr-mehmet-oz-measles-vaccine.html, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5727570/, https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html and https://www.npr.org/2026/02/08/nx-s1-5705972/measles-march-for-life-dc-reagan-national-union-station-metro Donald Trumps speech at the national prayer breakfasthttps://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/transcript/donald-trump-remarks-national-prayer-breakfast-capitol-february-5-2026/One Million Moms is mad about a margarine ad with Gordon Ramsey: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/conservative-christian-group-disgusted-by-gordon-ramsays-funny-new-margarine-ad/The "He Gets Us" campaign has a PR problem no Super Bowl ad can solve: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-he-gets-us-campaign-has-a-prMalaysian Minister says work stress can make you gay: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3186750/malaysian-minister-claims-work-stress-can-turn-people-gayTPUSA tries to compete with Bad Bunny and airs preachy 'All-American Halftime Show':https://www.christianpost.com/news/3-highlights-from-tpusas-all-american-halftime-show.htmlAnd yes, Kid Rock was there with some gospel: https://www.christianpost.com/news/kid-rock-shares-gospel-message-during-tpusa-halftime-show.html

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  2. 5 FEB.

    Tree Looking Edition

    In this week’s episode, Texas crosses some flaming Ts, Christian schools in Australia teach about the arkaeopteryx, and Don Ford will be here for some more strongly worded letters.---To see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out Evan’s blog and podcast here:Washington Heights-Inwood Mask Bloc: bit.ly/whinymaskblocInconvenient Health Podcast: https://wahiinwoodmaskbloc.substack.com/podcast--- Headlines:Texas trying to force even more Bible into their public schools: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-texas-board-of-education-plans and https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/texas-education-curriculum-bible-errors-corrections/Republicans are panicking because James Talarico wants people to act more like Jesus: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/republicans-are-panicking-becauseN.J. church deletes controversial video showing Jewish man next to devil: https://www.nj.com/passaic-county/2026/01/nj-church-deletes-controversial-video-showing-jewish-man-next-to-devil.htmlIn a New Jersey church’s Christmas pageant, a Jewish caricature dances with the devil: https://www.jta.org/2026/01/16/united-states/jewish-caricature-in-ukrainian-christmas-tradition-resurfaces-at-new-jersey-church-drawing-criticismKanye West apologizes for antisemitic behavior with full page ad in the WSJ: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/26/kanye-west-takes-out-full-page-ad-apologising-for-antisemitic-behaviour-and-denying-he-is-a-nazi-yeJelly Roll is an asshole: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02/what-jelly-roll-said-in-acceptance-speech-at-the-grammy-awards-has-everyone-talking.htmlScience teachers from Queensland Open Brethren schools told to teach students about vegetarian dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/25/science-teachers-from-queensland-open-brethren-schools-told-to-teach-students-about-vegetarian-dinosaurs-on-noahs-ark---This Week in Misogyny:North Carolina woman dies waiting for abortion: https://www.propublica.org/article/north-carolina-abortion-laws-ciji-grahamReport finds French nuns were basically tortured: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/01/16/benedictine-nuns-of-montmartre-under-duress-for-40-years-report-finds_6749480_7.htmlCinci pastor fired for filming women in gym: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/crossroads-church-fires-next-gen-program-director-for-secretly-recording-women-at-oakley-gym-church-says and https://www.fox19.com/2021/06/24/crossroads-use-horses-props-sunday-sermon-draws-criticism/ and https://www.cleveland19.com/story/9547748/cincinnati-performer-dies-after-christmas-show-fall/

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  3. 29 JAN.

    Fast Fashin' Edition

    In this week’s episode, Christians declare that he who is without boot should lick the first soul, JD Vance is NOT allowed to hold the fetus trophy at the March For Life rally, and we’ll find out that the Bibleman franchise could too be more cheaply made.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo see us live in San Francisco, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-san-francisco-california-tickets-1976632374642To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Christian responses to killing in Minneapolis: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/christian-conservative-leader-rages-at-presbyterian-church-for-honoring-obscene-renee-good/ and https://x.com/JoelWebbon/status/2015476133773414729, https://x.com/seanfeucht/status/2015201292847902815, and https://x.com/Riley_Gaines_/status/2015192318295290345 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_in_ICE_detentionScientist claims to have found the 'exact location of Heaven' in his open letter for Fox News:https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/is-heaven-real-science-may-reveal-where-gods-eternal-kingdom-existshttps://www.unilad.com/community/life/exact-location-heaven-michael-guillen-harvard-462097-20260122The scandal rocking Bethel Church and the world of charismatic Christians: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-scandal-rocking-bethel-churchJD Vance gives absurd speech at March For Life anti-choice rally: https://www.christianpost.com/news/jd-vance-abortion-debate-a-question-of-choosing-god-or-paganism.html

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  4. 22 JAN.

    Lasso of Truthiness Edition

    In this week’s episode, Christians demand NO shoving in line to the ovens, a Republican theocrat tries to confuse the globalists by starting a public JEWISH school, and “How B******t Is It?” will get meta.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Christians pissed about protest outside ICE-pastor’s church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-anti-ice-protest-at-a-minnesotaGreg Locke used a real shooting to sell a fake Christian persecution story about himself: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/greg-locke-used-a-real-shooting-toScott Adams’ deathbed conversion to Christianity shouldn’t be taken seriously: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/scott-adams-deathbed-conversion-toCandace Owens pushes theory Charlie Kirk was 'time traveller' who went to 'X-Men school': https://www.wonkette.com/p/candace-owens-charlie-kirk-was-aTulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal: https://forward.com/fast-forward/797823/tulsas-jewish-community-pushes-back-on-oklahoma-jewish-charter-school-proposal/

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  5. 15 JAN.

    De-Icing Edition

    In this week’s episode, Tucker Carlson is worried the horny woman in the area is his wife so he wants to ban porn, and Ross Douthat totally would’ve won that argument against Christopher Hitchens if he hadn’t been tired.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Check out James’ memes here: https://www.facebook.com/Pligmemes---Headlines:Court upholds $400,000 fine against lawyer who warned Catholic school about predator on staff: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/court-upholds-400000-fine-againstPaxton sues his own transportation department for not putting religious ads in official docs: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-attorney-general-sues-stateColorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ ordered to close building over safety concerns: https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/01/10/riverstone-academy-public-christian-school-ordered-to-close-building/Tucker Carlson warns that porn addiction is greater threat than Islam, exposes US to conquest:https://www.christianpost.com/news/tucker-carlson-warns-porn-addiction-exposes-us-to-conquest.html

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  6. 8 JAN.

    PS FU Edition

    In this week’s episode, America picks up an extra president, podcastiverse character Scottish abortion clinic lady gets conjured by the universe to murder satire, and Don Ford will be here because apparently he had no better place to be.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Learn more about the Institute for Secular Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585261806719---Headlines:Christian leaders on Madurohttps://www.christianpost.com/news/us-evangelical-leaders-react-to-trumps-capture-of-maduro.htmlZohran Mamdani's quran oath was perfectly legal and Christian nationalists can't handle it:https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/zohran-mamdanis-quran-oath-was-perfectlyhttps://www.christianpost.com/voices/mamdanis-inauguration-speech-rife-with-radical-rhetoric-troubli.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFYRkzznsc0&t=30sHealth Authorities Issue Measles Alert at Creationist Museum: https://www.thedailybeast.com/health-authorities-issue-measles-alert-at-creationist-museum/Trump auctions off Jesus painting for $2.75 million at Mar-a-Lago NYE revival event:https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-auctions-off-jesus-painting-for-275m-during-nye-party.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/01/trump-nye-mar-a-lago-auctionTrump administration issues changes to vaccine schedule: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/health/childhood-vaccine-schedule-overhaulGrandmother criminally charged for inviting people to chat outside hospital: https://www.christianpost.com/news/grandmother-criminally-charged-for-inviting-people-to-chat.html---This Week in Misogyny:Turns out the face-eating leopard party is filled with face-eating leopards: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/opinion/republican-women-misogyny-sexism.htmlGrok being used to make naked pictures of real women (and children): https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/07/grok-deepfake-images-sexualise-women-children-investigated-australia-esafetyKentucky woman charged with fetal homicide for abortion: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/02/kentucky-woman-arrest-abortionWyoming court blocks abortion pill ban: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5674918-wyoming-supreme-court-abortion-ruling/

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  7. 1 JAN.

    Uninsured Edition

    In this week’s episode, Catholics still haven’t met their kid diddling deductible, we have a jance dance revolution party on the graves of our enemies, and Tom and Cecil will be here to see if we were gonna finish that. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Get your Girl Scout cookies from Clare! https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/clare846069 Hear more from Tom and Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance Learn more about the Creator Accountability Network’s fundraiser here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fhg1Pd8J5/ --- Headlines: Insurer to Catholic Archdiocese of New York: We don’t cover cover-ups: https://open.substack.com/pub/friendlyatheist/p/insurer-to-catholic-archdiocese-of Columbia offers Flat Earthers the keys to the company in new ad: https://www.creativereview.co.uk/columbia-flat-earthers-campaign/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxJOAsTMC6w Professor at Texas A&M remains fired for acknowledging more than two genders: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/us/texas-am-decline-reinstate-fired-faculty-member.html Oklahoma's Supreme Court overturns Ryan Walters' Bible-heavy Social Studies standards: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-supreme-court-overturns 10 notable Christian leaders, influencers who died in 2025: https://www.christianpost.com/news/10-notable-christian-leaders-influencers-who-died-in-2025.html

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  8. 2025-12-18

    CAIR-ful Edition

    In this week’s episode, Christianity will put the PR in CPR, Kirk Cameron gets eschatological and makes quite a mess, and president of American Atheists Nick Fish will be here to talk about serious stuff. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Learn more about the work Nick Fish is doing with American Atheists here: https://www.atheists.org/about/our-vision/ Learn more about the fundraiser Noah is doing for the Creator Accountability Network here: Canlivestream.org --- Headlines: Despite desperate religious claims, the US is NOT in the midst of a youth revival: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/12/08/religion-holds-steady-in-america/ Lauren Witzke claims God sent Noah's flood because angels gave humanity pharmaceuticals: https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/lauren-witzke-claims-god-sent-noahs-flood-because-angels-gave-humanity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Witzke Several major US retailers placed on 'Naughty List' for failure to embrace Christmas this year: https://www.christianpost.com/news/several-major-us-retailers-placed-on-naughty-list.html Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell: https://www.christianpost.com/news/kirk-cameron-changes-stance-on-doctrine-of-hell.html

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A weekly look at religion and the stupidity that breeds it. Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, and Eli Bosnick delve into theistic attempts to intrude on the secular world in an unflinching expose on just how juvenile the whole god thing is.

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    Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC
  • Aktiva år
    2013 - 2026
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