Godless Rebelution

Republicans (and some Democrats) have done a great job of convincing a lot of people that privatization is the answer to a lot of America's problems, but they haven't adequately explained how privatizing things like prisons or our healthcare system actually provide a benefit for anyone except the fatcats at the top of the corporate food chain.

In this episode we learn that Ryan hates mayonnaise, boiled eggs, and vegetables, Ed Smart announces that he is gay, the Chrisley family has been charged with tax evasion, a Washington state woman learns why you shouldn't put a live octopus on your face, Buddhism is the most trusted religion in New Zealand, and Rick Wiles goes on an antisemitic rant about Hollywood.

Also, please do the world a favor - stop spreading bullshit conspiracy theories, mmmkay?

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Nico Gonzalez is a former Jehovah's Witness and is the content creator for the "Conversations with God" podcast. He's also a newly-minted atheist within the last year. He joined us via Skype to talk about his faith transition and the upcoming release of his own podcast where he'll be exploring the answer to the question of "What would you do if you were God?"

We also cover the puzzling case of what to think about Boris Johnson, a poisonous snake escaped from the Bronx Zoo, Dan & Tracey's present for her brother, Oscar Meyer hot dog ice cream, and the case of a 526-part compound odontoma.

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• Nico's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100026927928354

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Listener Basilis sent us a couple news items about a Bishop in Cyprus who thinks homsexuality is caused by pregnant women having anal sex. From there, we move on to our hopes and theories about the impeachment process before ending the show with Trump questioning Fox News' loyalty, and Marco Rubio & Rick Santorum advocating for theocracy in the United States.

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If you're in the market for a brilliant podcast which features the dulcet tones of a British expat who now lives in Australia and records his conversations with an invisible sky wizard who is worshiped by the majority of our planet's inhabitants, boy howdy do we have some great news for you! 

Tony, the host (co-host, technically...?) of the Conversations with God Podcast, joined us for an interview to talk about the impetus for starting the show. He was also kind enough to put us in contact with the ever-inept bearded one who, somewhat begrudgingly, allowed us to ask him a few questions of our own - along with some questions from our awesome listeners.  

Patreon subscribers get early access to the show, bonus episodes, clips from the cutting room floor, and extended editions of the show! 

This week's episode features more than 20 additional minutes from the cutting room floor of our conversation with Tony.

You can find Conversations with God Podcast just about anywhere podcasts live. You can also find the show online at these links:

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Tyson McCauley (A.K.A. Captain Samples) is a former Mormon and a Patreon supporter of the show. He joined us in-studio to talk about leaving the LDS Church and coming out as gay. He has also recently started identifying as an atheist. We had a great time chatting with him, and we're sure you're going to have an equally grand time listening to the discussion!

We've also got a mini "What Matters" segment this week toward the end of the show!

Patreon supporters get nearly 30 extra minutes of the show this week as we talk about why Congress should absolutely begin impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump.

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With its history of sexual predation by those in positions of power, it seems like a really bad idea for the LDS Church to lower the age of children who are "interviewed" by their local Bishop. But, based on a new survey they've sent to members, it looks like that's exactly what they plan to do.

Our Patreon patrons get a peek behind the curtain this week while we talk to the host of the Conversations with God podcast to set up his appearance on an upcoming show.

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Dan is a bit short on time this week, so the show notes are a bit sparse, but you know the drill - we cover a lot of news and clips this week, along with a correction thanks to some listener feedback.

There's also a special shoutout for one of our favorite supporters and collaborators - someone we're truly happy to call a friend.

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We weren't planning to cover the debate, but we were recording while it was on & we all wanted to watch it, so we decided we might as well watch it with all of you!

Biden's performance was abysmal, and we're fine with that. The sooner he can get knocked off the stage, the better. Kamala Harris had a very strong showing, as did Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Kirsten Gillibrand, and even Michael Bennet. Eric Swalwell and Marianne Williamson will (hopefully) be dropping out after the next debate at the end of the month, if not sooner. Everybody else in the field had a moment, but nothing that really set them apart. 

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Join Dan & Ryan while they catch up for a bit before diving headfirst into the ridiculousness that is Christians who feel they are being persecuted for their ridiculous beliefs.

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Closing Song: A Perfect Circle - Judith

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Mike Norton (A.K.A. NewNameNoah) joined us via Skype for an extensive discussion about the hullabaloo surrounding McKenna Denson.

For those who are unfamiliar with McKenna Denson, she made national headlines early last year when she came forward with allegations that Joseph Bishop sexually assaulted and/or raped her in the basement of the LDS Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah decades ago while he was serving as head of the MTC. There have been many twists and turns to this story, the latest being that Denson's attorneys quit representing her in her lawsuit against the LDS Church shortly after Mike Norton released a video which he says points to a long history of deception by Denson.

Show Links:

• Initial reporting of Denson's accusations against Joseph Bishop

Patreon subscribers get early access to the show, bonus episodes, clips from the cutting room floor, and extended editions of the show!

You can find the Godless Rebelution around the Internet at these links:

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You can also send us hate-mail, show ideas, questions, corrections, whines, and rants at: 

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