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Skeptic Generation
by Skeptic Generation
We are excited to be here. We are messy. We make mistakes. We come back stronger. We question everything. We are a work in progress. We are Skeptic Generation. A new live call-in show for an expanding community of diverse and compassionate atheists. Join Eric Murphy and Vi La Bianca every Sunday morning at 11:30am CT by visiting tiny.cc/callSG or calling 585-LAMURPH (585-526-8774).
Episodes
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What's in YOUR Toolbox? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 7 Season 3
It might seem easy to see the flaws in other people's thinking when it comes to religion, but what happens when we don't apply that logic elsewhere? If you've found yourself deconstructing other belief structures in your life, give us a call! Whether you believe in a supernatural world, believe…
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Just Begging The Question! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 6 Season 3
Here's a thought: Does asking for proof beg the question that only a naturalistic worldview can answer? If so, is that unreasonable? If not, can we assume that naturalism is the de facto assumption except when it isnt? Whether you believe in a supernatural world, believe in exceptional…
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Featuring Guest Host Secular Rarity! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 5 Season 3
Is this a crossover episode?! This week Eric will be joined by long time friend of the show and all around sweet guy Secular Rarity! This is (surprisingly!) the FIRST time we've hosted a show together and we're really excited! As always, if you would like to talk about what you believe and why,...
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Shaking it up! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 4 Season 3
Eric is making some big changes in his life, we're gonna find out just what that means for the show! As always, if you would like to talk about what you believe and why, please call 412- SKEPGEN (412-753-7436) OR tiny.cc/skepgen to call online! If you'd like to get some extra features, early...
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Featuring Guest Host Genetically Modified Skeptic! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 3 Season 3
-AUDIO WARNING- The first few minutes of the call with Drew includes an echo. We are able to resolve the echo within a few minutes, but feel free to skip to 3:30 if the echo is unbearable. Personal friend and fellow YouTuber Drew aka Genetically Modified Skeptic joins the show today! Before we…
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It's Been a LONG Week!| Skeptic Generation | Episode 2 Season 3
It has been a helluva week! At least we get to have some awesome conversations. Let's do this! If you'd like to help us secure the licenses to stream, feel free to buy us a coffee! It gets delivered immediately and allows us to purchase time in callinstudio & pay for the program fees. If you'd…
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We STILL Need To Talk | Skeptic Generation | Episode 1 Season 3
It's been a LONG year! It's time for Eric to shake off those cobwebs and get back into the show! Please feel free to call and say hi! This episode probably won't have a bunch of callers, so this is the weekend to call up uncle Joe and get them to call in! If you'd like to help us secure the...
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We Are Going On Hiatus | Skeptic Generation | Episode 49 Season 2
No, you read that correctly. This is the last live show of 2022, and we will be going on hiatus after that to figure out what's next for us and for SkepGen. This episode is a 2.5-hour long extravaganza, with many familiar voices calling in to say hi. We also lifted all previous bans on topics and...
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Have You Got Any New Year's Resolutions? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 48 Season 2
We are talking about New Year's resolutions this week, since it's officially December! Call toll-free at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ Skeptic Generation is LIVE every Sunday at 11:30am-1:00pm CT Call on your phone: 585-LA-MURPH (585-526-8774) Call online:...
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Vi's Old Christian Journal Says What? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 47 Season 2
Vi leads this show solo and reads from their old Christian journal from nine years ago. What was their deconversion process like? Is it similar to yours? Call toll-free at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG to share your story or just vent about the holiday season. ___________________ TIME STAMPS &...
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Vi is Back!! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 46 Season 2
That's right! Vi has endured, healed up, and is ready to take your calls! We'd love to talk about what you believe and why, you can call us toll-free at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. We're ready to listen. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro - Technical Difficulties!…
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Rituals and Violence? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 45 Season 2
Reading the comments last week, it sounds like people have had a LOT to say! What is a ritual? Does a ritual need to have a supernatural component? If it doesn't, does the word become meaningless? And then there's the topic of violence. When is violence called for when facing oppression? This…
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Are you afraid? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 44 Season 2
With Halloween just around the corner, let's talk about what it means to celebrate a holiday. As Christians Vi and Eric were told that celebrating Halloween was tantamount to pagan idolatry. As atheists, they still hear many nonbelievers spouting the same lines! Does celebrating a holiday require...
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Too Soon? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 43 Season 2
Vi is back and Eric should be held accountable for his actions... Where is the limit for free speech, civil suits, and how long should we wait to celebrate the downfall of shitty people? From conspiracies and conspiracy mongers to the existence of God and the supernatural, we want to know if you...
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A Curse Upon Your Family! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 42 Season 2
In the modern day, we don't often see punishments so strict that they could be passed down to their children. This week however, we got to see one! Do you have any examples of supernatural curses in your life? Do you believe any group in particular has been singled out divinely for protection or...
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Eric is getting a WHAT?! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 41 Season 2
Eric is getting a WHAT?! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 41 Season 2 It's one thing to see fundamentalist religious zealots on the news, it's another to live in the line of fire. Here in Austin Texas, we've realized that we need to take action! Religion has NO place in government, prove us wrong.…
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Faith, Huh? What Is It Good For? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 40 Season 2
Seriously, is there a single situation where faith is preferred over evidence? If you have a case for faith, we want to hear it! You can contact us toll-free at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG and tell us why! ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro - What Is Faith Good For?…
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Eric's Back! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 39 Season 2
While Vi took calls last week, Eric was sick in bed, cheering them on; but this week he's back in the saddle and ready to talk! Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness monster and...
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Dennis Prager Thinks 5th Graders Are Useless | Skeptic Generation | Episode 38 Season 2
Did you know Dennis Prager also has a call-in show? Where he disses kids? It looks lonely, maybe we should try calling him sometime. In the meantime, we'd love to talk to you! Call 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG to share why you believe what you believe. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL…
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Religious Extremism Kills | Skeptic Generation | Episode 37 Season 2
Today is a good day to remember what religious extremism can do to people. Watch this instead of war propaganda reruns. Call 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG to talk with us. Also, Moco makes an extended appearance on this episode, so you will see lots of cute fluffy cat butt. ___________________...
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We're Off Our Meds! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 36 Season 2
This may be an interesting episode of Skeptic Generation. Due to the horrors of the US healthcare system, both Eric and Vi are off their meds and probably about to get a little spicy. Join for the fun, stay for the pandemonium. Call 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG to talk with us....
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What Makes A Skeptic? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 35 Season 2
We toss around the word "skeptic" a lot, but what does that mean? Are climate skeptics the same? If you consider yourself a different kind of skeptic, we want to hear about it! Call us at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro - Eric…
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WTF Is The Christian Furry Fellowship? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 34 Season 2
Apparently there is a group of Evangelical Christian furries out there who are worried about being judged... for disliking LGTBQ+ folks. Read the article here: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/ev... We know we have questions. Do you? Call us at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG....
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Eric Is Irrationally Angry About Circles | Skeptic Generation | Episode 33 Season 2
Eric Is Irrationally Angry About Circles | Skeptic Generation | Episode 33 Season 2 It has finally happened. Eric has finally had enough with the incessant nitpicking about the roundness of circles and people are going to pay. In other news, give us a call! We'd love to hear about what you…
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Jesus Doesn't Exist, Fight Us! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 32 Season 2
Do you think Jesus is still alive? You're wrong but we're willing to hear you out. Call us at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro - We Try This Again (Don’t Ask) 04:36 - Can Atheists Believe In Heaven? - Justin (he/him) - NY 11:13…
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Vi Goes Solo | Skeptic Generation | Episode 31 Season 2
Vi is hosting Skeptic Generation solo for the first time! What kinds of conversations do you want to have? Call them at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Vi Is Flying Solo 06:05 - How Do You Argue The Tri-Omni God? - Nick (he/him) - TN...
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Back At It Again | Skeptic Generation | Episode 30 Season 2
Eric and Vi are back in the hot seat and ready to take your calls. Reach out at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro - Eric’s Back!... For Now 02:57 - Can You Be A Dragon? - Ottawa (they/them) - AUS 14:52 - Theist Defends…
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Special Guest Robert Reed | Skeptic Generation | Episode 29 Season 2
We are welcoming a special guest to the show this week: Robert Reed of Gin and Truth on YouTube. If you're a fan of a pull-no-punches, take-no-prisoners approach to secular humanism, we think this is probably going to be the show for you. Tune in or call in to talk with our guest at 585-526-8774…
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Happy Birthday, Eric! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 28 Season 2
It was Eric's birthday yesterday, and we're excited to celebrate it! If you want to give him the best birthday gift ever, call in with a realllllly bad argument for the existence of God. Like, just the worst one. He'll love it. Wish him well at 585-526-8774 or https://tiny.cc/callSG. If you want…
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Vi Returns | Skeptic Generation | Episode 27 Season 2
Vi is back from Portland and ready to take your calls. This has been a terrible week so we can either go "more terrible" or "less terrible." It's up to you and the kind of conversations you bring to the table. Talk to us at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL...
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Special Guest Kevin S! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 26 Season 2
Skeptic Generation is excited to have a friend and co-host from another life, Kevin S join us today! We have some difficult things to discuss after the Roe v Wade decision news, but we also want to make sure we’re staying on course on our own mission: taking bad ideas to task. Do you think your...
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Just a Normal Episode | Skeptic Generation | Episode 25 Season 2
We've had enough sensational crap recently, let’s settle in and have a good conversation. Do you have a belief that could use a skeptical eye? Do you think we're gonna burn in the fiery depths of hell? Call In! 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. Learn more about Juneteenth:...
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Eric is back from Portland... barely! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 24 Season 2
Should Eric have gotten a flight all night back from Portland to make it to the show at the last second? Probably not, but here we go! This host is flying solo this week and doesn't have a lot of fuse to burn. Do you think you have the answers to life, the universe, or really anything? Call In!...
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Special Guest Russell Glasser! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 23 Season 2
Coming out of retirement to join Eric today, Russell is a veteran to the call in show format. We're sure this is gonna be good! Please call in to share your beliefs and talk to us about what you believe and why: 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. Follow Russell on Twitter here:...
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Vi Bids Adieu, For Now | Skeptic Generation | Episode 22 Season 2
June is almost here, so that means if you want to catch Vi live on Sunday, now's your last chance for a while. Call in to share your beliefs and tell us why you think the way you do: 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro - Where Is Vi Going?...
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Surprise Birthday Livestream! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 21 Season 2
The week of our birthday surprise episode is here: and it's a retrospective! We're going to be reviewing some of our favorite (or most cringe-worthy) clips from our first year as an independent live call-in show. Get ready to hear our thoughts on Robin, Chad, Jay, and Flat Earther Connor (among...
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Cringey, Absurd, Touchy-Feely Garbage | Skeptic Generation | Episode 20 Season 2
This week we got a rave review from a fan, namely that we are more cringey, absurd, and touchy-feely garbage with each passing week. We're so excited to be making such consistent progress, and hope you'll join us this Sunday to witness us taking one more step toward greatness: call us at...
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Eric Shows Us His Parts | Skeptic Generation | Episode 19 Season 2
Eric is very excited. Last week, we pulled the trigger on buying the pieces of what will be our new production computer. While there will be a whole livestream about this in the near future, we thought we'd give you a sneak peek. Then, we hope to hear all about what's got YOU excited (if it has…
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Vi Joined A Church?! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 18 Season 2
You read that right: this week Vi became a Prismatist. What is that, and is Eric worried? Call in to ask more about the Church of Prismatic Light or any other religious or spiritual topic! We're available at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. Find out more about the Church of Prismatic Light here:...
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Our First Crew Member! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 17 Season 2
We have a pretty exciting announcement this week: we have our first crew member. Tune in to say hello and fall in love as much as we have. And if you'd like to argue about anything, we're available at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. If you want to see the inside life of Georgie and her two dads,...
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The Zombie Jesus Day Episode | Skeptic Generation | Episode 16 Season 2
Get in, losers, we're going to CVS to collect all of the discounted Easter candy. But first! Let's chat about Zombie Jesus, whether rabbits lay eggs, and all the other important questions of the day. Join us by calling 585-526-8774 or hitting this link: tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME...
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Back From The Woods | Skeptic Generation | Episode 15 Season 2
Vi is back from the woods and ready to take your calls! Tell us why you believe what you believe at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro 05:13 - Mysticism vs Skepticism? - David (they/he) - NC 19:34 - Christian Charity: What Is It Good For? -...
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RETURN of the Butt Unicorn! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 14 Season 2
Do you believe in psychics, mediums, or prophets of god? How about the historicity of the bible? Today is a fantastic day to call in because friend of the show Thomas Westbrook will be joining us again today. Thomas' channel @Holy Koolaid is dedicated to debunking pseudoscience and researching...
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Prayer NFTs?? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 13 Season 2
Apparently you can now put your prayers on the blockchain to "eternalize" them, and get a little NFT in the process! All it will cost you is $19.99. We wish we were joking. Check out the hell site responsible here: https://eternalprayer.org/products/bl... Join us as we scream in enraged…
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Lets Spring Into Calls! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 12 Season 2
It's the first week of spring and our allergies are letting us know! Cultures and religions all over the world hold this equinox as sacred, so let's chat about your deeply held beliefs... about spring or anything else! You can talk to us by calling 585-526-8774 or online at tiny.cc/callSG....
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I'm A Potato | Skeptic Generation | Episode 11 Season 2
Vi has finally joined the realm of TikTok... to make a single video. What would you do if you found out you were, in fact, a tomato and not a potato? How would you know? Could you prove it? Let's examine our preconceptions of ourselves today at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG Note: There is some...
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Ready To Take Your Calls! | Skeptic Generation | Episode 10 Season 2
We're back and ready to take your calls! What are your deeply held beliefs? Let us know at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG ___________________ TIME STAMPS & CALL NOTES 00:00 - Intro - Meet Eric's Mom!! 05:08 - Should Humans Stop Giving Birth? - Chaos (she/they) - UK 18:45 - Will Modern Parenting...
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Eric Reads the Comments | Skeptic Generation | Episode 9 Season 2
The age-old wisdom of YouTube has always been "Don't read the comments." Well, we do. And Eric has some thoughts. Let's dive into the background of why we do what we do! Then, of course, we'll want to hear your thoughts. Call us at 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG ___________________ TIME STAMPS &...
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The Catholic Church Canceled Itself? | Skeptic Generation | Episode 8 Season 2
We're back on our ranty horse this week. This time, Vi will be discussing (well, more like outright mocking) the debacle surrounding the botched baptism spell and how God might be sending an entire generation of Catholics to damnation. Have you had a religious ritual go horribly wrong? Are you...
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Too Many Bevs | Skeptic Generation | Episode 7 Season 2
This past week, Vi appeared on Genetically Modified Skeptic's channel to review the series Midnight Mass. Today, they are calling all the righteously indignant to call in and chat about magical healing blood (and other such notions): 585-526-8774 or tiny.cc/callSG. To watch the Midnight Mass...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are excited to be here. We are messy. We make mistakes. We come back stronger. We question everything. We are a work in progress. We are Skeptic Generation.
A new live call-in show for an expanding community of diverse and compassionate atheists. Join Eric Murphy and Vi La Bianca every Sunday morning at 11:30am CT by visiting tiny.cc/callSG or calling 585-LAMURPH (585-526-8774).
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