Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Dissonance

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  • Episode 339: Tiny Hands Across America
    In this episode, Cecil and Tom discuss a couple of stories including one about a politician allegedly inappropriately grabbing a woman in her genital area, a story about how we will all become Muslim because of atheism and paganism, a priest files a complaint with Irish Government after comedian calls Communion "Haunted Bread", and how Prayer Warriors descend on Washington to provide a prayer shield for Donald Trump. Stories covered in episode: 'I no longer have to be politically correct': GOP politician arrested after grabbing a woman in her genital area Cardinal: 'Soon we'll all be Muslims because of atheism' After Comedian Refers to Communion As "Haunted Bread," Priest Files Complaint with Irish Government Marriage equality will lead to gender confusion, Australian Christian Lobby claims Hundreds of Prayer Warriors Descend on Washington to Provide Prayer Shield for Donald Trump Rick Joyner: Common Core Is 'Treason' And Will 'Absolutely Destroy America' OB-GYN doctor blasts Gwyneth Paltrow for claiming jade eggs in your vagina are a good idea http://www.ppehlab.org/ Check out our live show in Chicago with the God Awful Movies Crew: Right To Believe Live In Chicago
    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 338: Your Son Would Have Been a …. Veterinarian
    Thanks to everyone who came to the show this weekend. We had a blast. This episode, Tom, and Cecil discuss how Scientology is being used as drug prevention in London schools. Hillbilly God is back to review some sex devotional slides from BYU. Tom and Cecil end the show with another David Icke quiz. Stories covered in episode: Revealed: How thousands of London children are exposed to Scientology group in schools Jeff Sessions Rejects Separation of Church and State General Assembly Approves Anti-Abortion Bills, Awaiting Signature Of Governor David Benham: 'We Saw The Inside Of The Devil's Lair' When We Became Victims Of 'The Thought Mafia That Targets Christians' BYU sex devotional slides Women die because of religion in Saudi Arabia Bible study cancelled after group claims doughnuts used to lure kids to class Youtube: PINK GUY - FLEX LIKE DAVID ICKE Alex Jones Remix: Renai Circulation
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 337: Bullet of the Month Club
    This episode is a special episode in that it is the first show of 2017. We are finally out of the garbage dump that was 2016. In this episode, Tom and Cecil start by discussing what's been ruining Jim Bakker's week. They move on to a story about Donald Trump's misconceptions and tweets about vaccines. Tom and Cecil review a couple of other clips and articles about ridiculous things Michael Savage says, the psychic and astrology world predictions for 2017, and how superstition prevents action against children drowning in Bangladesh. Stories covered in episode: Televangelist Jim Bakker Praises Donald Trump for Supporting (Illegal) Bible Readings in School Christian Couple Australia Plan Divorce if Same Sex Marriage is Legalised Michael Savage: Trump Saved White Children From Slavery One in three Donald Trump supporters believe vaccines cause autism - so does the President-elect 'Superstition' prevents action against children drowning in Bangladesh Will the Alt-Right Promote a New Kind of Racist Genetics? Atheists Helped Homeless People Over Christmas… But Christians Online Are Giving Credit to God Psychic and Astrology World Predictions for 2017
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 336: Toaster Shakins 2016
    Episode and stories covered in episode: Episode 273: Verb to Noun recorded on January 25, 2016 Women putting herb balls in vagina to 'detox their wombs' have been warned of dangers Episode 277: Thank You Sky! recorded on February 11, 2016 'Here am I Lord, use me': Ted Cruz's dad says Holy Ghost authorized White House run Episode 285: Never Go Full Alex Jones recorded on March 28, 2016 Alex Jones Will Save Humanity From Satan Episode 291: Ye Olde Crooner recorded on May 1, 2016 Pat Boone: The Government Should Outlaw Blasphemy And Punish Saturday Night Live If It Blasphemes Again Episode 292: Ted Cruz Pulls Out recorded on May 9, 2016 Gordon Klingenschmitt: Gays Will 'Demand To Have Sex In Your Guest Bedroom' Episode 296: Victoria Gettman recorded on May 30, 2016 Televangelist Jim Bakker: Buy My Giant Buckets of Mexican Food Because "Things Are Coming" http://www.tedcruzforhumanpresident.com/ Episode 306: Juggle my Poké Balls recorded on July 18, 2016 Bryan Fischer: 'It's Not Okay For Christians To Have Diverse Opinions' Episode 308: Say Super PAC! recorded on August 1, 2016 Michael Savage: Hillary Clinton 'Looks Like Stalin's Housekeeper' Episode 316: José Can You Sí… recorded on September 19, 2016 KY Gov. Matt Bevin: Election Of Hillary Clinton May Call For Shedding Blood Of 'Tyrants' And 'Patriots' Episode 320: What Would JT Do? recorded on October 10, 2016 Bryan Fischer: Diversity And Multiculturalism Are God's Curse Upon America Because We Have Become Utterly Evil Episode 322: Ishmael Brown recorded on October 24, 2016 Ted Cruz Tries To Justify Trump Endorsement To A Furious Glenn Beck Episode 334: Googly Eyes recorded on December 26, 2016 'Cum Rags for Congress': Satanists Protest Texas Abortion Law with Semen Socks
    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 335: Mad Gainz Bro!
    Happy New Year! Tom and Cecil have a flashback to their old podcasting days while reading off the Tupac rap lyrics that the Sri Lankan church printed by accident. Tom predicts the end of the world while discussing news that the Pakistani Minister directed a nuclear threat to Israel based off of fake news and the guys review the many Donald Trump conspiracy theories. Stories covered in episode: Sri Lankan church service prints Tupac rap lyrics by accident Reading Fake News, Pakistani Minister Directs Nuclear Threat at Israel 58 Donald Conspiracy Theories Attacks Were Orchestrated By The CIA To Prevent Trump From Becoming President Theodore Shoebat: National Geographic Publishers Should Be Burned At The Stake For Featuring Transgender Child Gordon Klingenschmitt: Gays In US Like ISIS, 'Metaphorically' Throw Christians 'Off A Roof' Twitter makes merry over RNC's 'bonkers' Christmas greeting welcoming their 'new King' Nearly 50% of Donald Trump voters believe Hillary Clinton is involved in pedophilia ring: poll Alex Jones is a Sick Death Metal Vocalist A Finder's Guide To Facts See us live with the GAM crew on January 13, 2017. Tickets are selling out fast: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-with-cognitive-dissonance-tickets-29713113723
    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 334: Googly Eyes
    Between the laughter, Tom and Cecil discuss recent and disturbing news about the death of a girl banished for menstruating and the Satanist 'Cum Rags for Congress' political statement. Lastly, we get to hear quizzes from the next chapter in David Icke's book, The Biggest Secret. Stories covered in episode: Nepal police investigate death of girl banished for menstruating Man behind Satanic pentagram in Boca Raton is a middle school teacher 'Cum Rags for Congress': Satanists Protest Texas Abortion Law with Semen Socks New York man jailed for 30 years over X-ray weapon designed to harm Muslims Tom DeLay: God Has Given The Religious Right A 'Clean Slate' To Reshape America Via President Trump Jesse Lee Peterson: 'Evil' LGBT Rights Are Destroying America Alex Jones: Kanye West Met With Trump To Escape The Illuminati
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 332: Thomas and the Apocrypha
    Thanks to our guest, Thomas from Thomas and The Bible, Atheistically Speaking, Comedy Shoeshine, Opening Arguments....and probably ten more podcasts we can't remember... Congrats to Thomas for finally finishing The Bible, check out his video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACIaNKmKhhI&feature=youtu.be Stories covered in the episode: Women's Groups Challenge New Texas Abortion Restrictions Alex Jones: 'Hillary Clinton Has Personally Murdered And Chopped Up And Raped' Children Kevin Swanson: The Movie 'Moonlight' Is A 'Sinister, Evil, Demonic Work' Aimed Aimed At 'Prepping Boys For Pederasty' Scientists are frantically copying US climate data, fearing it might vanish under Trump Letters to the Editor Were the stories about Japanese internment during World War II unbalanced? Two letter writers think so Sen. Cruz talks up Texas queso before cheese competition Join us and the GAM crew in Chicago Jan 13th. The show is selling out fast! Li'l Despots - Thanks Kernan! How to actually drink Eggnog:
    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 331: Upper Decker
    "There is no such thing anymore as fact because it's all subjective"....what!? Tom and Cecil talk about a recent episode of The Diane Rehm Show where guest Scottie Nell Hughes discusses her ideas on facts. They also discuss Alex Jones and "Pizzagate" and why Math only works because Jesus created it. RWW News: Alex Jones On Pizzagate, Coprophilia And Fake News The Comet Ping Pong Gunman Answers Our Reporter's Questions How Journalists Are Rethinking Their Role Under A Trump Presidency Christian Homeschooling Advocate: "The Only Reason Math Works Is That Jesus Created It" No-Bake Eggnog Cream Pie for serious eggnog lovers only
    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 330: Post Truth with Cara Santa Maria
    Tom and Cecil have Talk Nerdy host Cara Santa Maria on the show. They talk about the rise of "fake-news" and how personal biases can influence how we consume media. About Cara: Cara Santa Maria is a Los Angeles Area Emmy and Knight Foundation Award-winning journalist, science communicator, television personality, producer, and podcaster. http://carasantamaria.com/
    1 hr 12 min

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