Cappadonna joins us to discuss the creation process of his music. We discuss the challenges that he has faced in his life and how he used his music to overcome these obstacles. He shares some insight into the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan and how their music has evolved over the years. We discuss the Reason Rally 2016 and what that means for atheism as well as the Wu-Tang Members that will be performing at the event. Don’t miss this interview!

Kenneth L. Feder is a professor of archaeology at Central Connecticut State University. Professor Kenneth Feder is the founder and director of the Farmington River Archaeological Project which studies the prehistory of the region in northwest Connecticut. He gained his Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 1973 from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, his Master of Arts in anthropology from the University of Connecticut in 1975 and his Ph.D. in anthropology in 1982. Ken joined us for a fascinating interview on his work in the field of archaeology. He explains why he has been fascinated in this field of study since he has been a child. He takes us through many of the projects and dig sites that he has worked on, that have debunked many false claims such ancient aliens, giants, forged relics, and ancient Israelites existing in America prior to the Native American tribes. Do not miss this fantastic interview with Kenneth L. Feder.

Baba Brinkman is a Canadian rap artist, award-winning playwright, and former tree-planter who has personally planted more than one million trees. We had a chance to interview Baba on his work and his appearance at the 2016 Reason Rally. During the interview Baba talks about how he uses his music to promote science education. He talks about his spiritual upbringing and his transition in atheism. He takes us through the many projects that he is currently involved with. We discuss all of this and more. Don’t miss this interview and make sure to catch Baba Brinkman at the 2016 Reason Rally.

Cara Santa Maria is a Los Angeles Area Emmy and Knight Foundation Award winning journalist, science communicator, television personality, producer, and host of the “Talk Nerdy” podcast. Cara joined us on the podcast and shared some insight into her career as a science communicator. She takes us through her transition from academia into journalism and beyond. She explains how she came to atheism at a young age and the initial difficulties that she experienced. We cover her experiences in the Bible belt and how moving to New York and L.A. was a major cultural shift in her life. Cara has achieved many great accomplishments in the world of science and journalism. She is committed to learning more and sharing knowledge every day and is always looking for new ways to popularize the scientific field of study.

David Silverman is the President of American Atheists and was the creator and Executive Producer of the 2012 Reason Rally and is on the board of operations for 2016. During this interview Dave explains why atheists need to attend the 2016 Reason Rally. He explains why he is so excited to have A-list celebrities speaking at the event. He is very optimistic that within his life time we will see atheism be more socially acceptable and why the 2016 presidential candidates help prove this narrative. David Silverman is a very capable and professional leader of the atheist movement. We admire him greatly and were honored to have the chance to speak to him. Don’t miss this interview!

John de Lancie was raised in Philadelphia. He attended Julliard on a four year scholarship and then joined the American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford. At the summer’s end Universal Studios offered John a contract. John acted for two years as a contract player doing 35 television shows, including: Black Beauty, Little Women, The Thornbirds and Captain and Kings. In 1980 John created the character, Eugene Bradford on "Day of Our Lives". John became well known as the the omnipotent "Q" on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. John has appeared 9 times in 8 years. John as "Q" has won the vote for "Best Villain", "Best Recurring" and "Best Loved" character in Star Trek. During this interview John explains why he has been a lifelong skeptic. He talks about how religion is a non-issue for the most part in Hollywood. He took us through his experience with the Kent State shootings and how he had information that almost led up to him meeting Richard Nixon. John is a lover of the arts and science and is an advocate for scientific education. We were honored to have the chance to interview him. Do not miss this interview!

Phil Ferguson has been an investment advisor representative since 1996 and is the president of Polaris Financial Planning LLC. Phil is also a longtime activist in the secular movement. He has been on the board of The Secular Student Alliance and Atheist Alliance International. He is an active member of many of the national organizations and has helped start three local groups. Phil also hosts his own podcast called The “Phil Ferguson Show” where he combines Skepticism, Atheism, Investment philosophies, Economics and Politics all in one show! During this interview Phil explains how he started marketing his financial services to the atheist community at conferences and events. He gives some financial advice on what to invest your money in and what to avoid. He explains what he learned from the failures of multiple 501c3 organizations that he help start. We discuss these topics and much more. Don’t miss this great interview with Phil Ferguson!

Melissa Pugh is the current president of the Atheist Alliance of America, which is a national atheist organization dedicated to developing and providing educational, advocacy, and community-building programs for atheists and atheist organizations located throughout the nation. Melissa and her team have put together many unique initiatives that will help them achieve their mission. One of their current projects is to donate funds to impoverished schools for the sole purpose of purchasing new science equipment.

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar is an Iraqi born writer, computer geek and a Human rights activist.. He is an advocate for Secularism, human rights and the free market of ideas. We hooked up with Faisal in Madison, Wisconsin, where he was giving a lecture at the University of Wisconsin Madison for the Freethought Festival 5. He sat down with us for a very intimate interview that covers how and why he became a secular advocate and activist. Faisal has a very powerful story and is an inspiration to many in the secular community. We covered many important topics that surround current global religious and political issues. What does Faisal think about Muslim immigrants to the west? How can Islamic extremism be combated? What did Iraq look like in 1960? We discuss all of this and much more. Don’t miss this interview!

John K. Lundwall received his BA in English Literature from Brigham Young University, and his MA and PhD in Mythological Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpenteria, California. Dr. Lundwall has presented numerous lectures at symposiums, conferences, and public classes in myth studies, and has served as an editor for several academic publications. He specializes in the connections between oral cosmology, myth, and cultus. During this interview John shares his research into the ancient myths, traditions, and rituals. He explains what we know about the earliest forms or religious writings and how they still showcase their oral roots. If you ever wondered about how ancient orals religions compare to what we deem as modern day religions, don't miss this interview!