22 episodes

Humans have shown themselves capable of believing almost anything. The amount of information available to us hasn't seemed to quell our insatiable need to create and believe alternate realties, conspiracies, spiritual beliefs, and political ideas. At the BLASPHEMY! podcast, we uncover the very human origins or these beliefs, how they evolved, and the impact they have had, and continue to have, on society and culture.

Blasphemy Chris Setty

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 18 Ratings

Humans have shown themselves capable of believing almost anything. The amount of information available to us hasn't seemed to quell our insatiable need to create and believe alternate realties, conspiracies, spiritual beliefs, and political ideas. At the BLASPHEMY! podcast, we uncover the very human origins or these beliefs, how they evolved, and the impact they have had, and continue to have, on society and culture.

    XMAS - Part 4 - Angels

    XMAS - Part 4 - Angels

    We are back! Just in time to bring you a gift for the season. Join Chris as he takes Marnee through humanity's long and deep history of Angels, why we created them, what purposes they served in our mythologies, and how they got to the image we all have today, maybe even sitting on top of our Christmas Tree. Have a Very Blasphemous XMAS! Researched, Written, and Edited by: Chris Setty Performed by: Chris and Marnee Setty Theme Music: Slow Fade by Thör 

    • 2 hr 26 min
    Special Announcement from Blasphemy!

    Special Announcement from Blasphemy!

    Don't you worry. We will be back Blaspheming with you very soon. Chris & Marnee have a LOT going on right now, but soon we will be resettled and back in your face with some fun stories of belief and the impacts they have had on society and culture.

    • 4 min
    Vaxxing - Part 2 - Anti-Vaxxers Gonna Anti-Vaxx

    Vaxxing - Part 2 - Anti-Vaxxers Gonna Anti-Vaxx

    Join Chris as he takes Marnee through the aftermath of Edward Jenner's world-changing contribution in Part 2. We discuss the very first global vaccination project and other developments that turn the tide in our fight against smallpox. We then turn our attention to the groups and people who, from day one, suddenly became "experts" in this brand new science, creating propaganda, preaching, and politically organizing against vaccinations. The ideas they presented won't be hard for you to imagine because they are the same ones you see propagating around the world and showing up on people's screens today. Researched, Written, and Edited by: Chris Setty Performed by: Chris and Marnee Setty Theme Music: Slow Fade by Thör

    • 2 hr 5 min
    Vaxxing - Part 1 - The Cow: Our Actual Best Friend

    Vaxxing - Part 1 - The Cow: Our Actual Best Friend

    We get to live today, blissfully ignorant, unaware, and untouched by a mysterious, deadly killer that stalked humankind for thousands and thousands of years. It killed millions of our children, took our eyesight, left us scarred and disfigured, if we even managed to survive its horrific attacks. This tale is *THE* story of how we came to live the long, potential-filled lives we do. How we fought back against this invisible, truly terrifying, serial killer - and how we should all thank our lucky fucking stars we won. Researched, written, and edited by: Chris Setty Performed by: Chris and Marnee Setty Theme Music: Slow Fade by Thör

    • 1 hr 41 min
    The Sinister Left

    The Sinister Left

    In this episode, Chris takes Marnee through a deeply ingrained belief around something considered innocuous today - the idea of the right hand versus the left. For millennia, our association of the left side, hand or way with evil and immorality. This belief crept into our religions, spiritual outlooks, languages, and even societal policy, impacting the lives of many left-handed people well into the latter parts of the 20th century. All based off of superstition around something as basic as what hand you favor. Researched, written, and edited by: Chris Setty Performed by: Chris and Marnee Setty Theme Music: Slow Fade by Thörr

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Human Rationality - Part 2 - You Don't Think How You Think You Think

    Human Rationality - Part 2 - You Don't Think How You Think You Think

    Join us as Chris takes Marnee through some specific examples of how our brains are not wired for reason, logic, rationality, or a search for truth. Through scientific experimentation and research, we have learned a lot about how we actually operate. Realities we need to understand about ourselves so that we can confront our evolutionary programming and actually let our thinking capabilities be engaged. It's a fun conversation full of all kinds of experiences you will be very familiar with. Spoiler alert: You're totally biased.

    • 1 hr 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

LJC❣️ ,

Facts

I know Chris and Marnee and love them so much. I’ve been a witness to their life. They are passionate, honest and always seeking what works for them.

A couple madly in love and walking life together

Chris may be one of the best researchers I have ever met. Willing to put in time, effort and deliver both sides of an argument.

Give it a listen 🎧❣️

Esqueleto8 ,

Truth Revealed

I have truly been enjoying listening to the long held belief systems being broke down to reveal the historical reasons the way we think and believe has influenced our lives. Chris does an amazing job explaining the reasons we believe the way we do and Marnee’s insight adds depth to the discussion. You will be challenged to think differently, all in a good way.

Adehlise ,

I do love some good blasphemy...

It is so fun to hear one of my most favorite blasphemous duo’s discuss such a wide range of topics. I highly recommend this podcast, not just because I am biased, but because the information is vast and fulfilling.

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