The Wayward Willis Podcast
by The Wayward Willis
The Wayward Willis is an atheist podcast with a slant toward secular humanism and education. Our goal is to publicize religious topics and discuss the effects of religion on a secular society in an entertaining way. Jon and Ron are two guys with different backgrounds and strong opinions on topics you don't discuss in polite company. For more entertainment and bonus content, please go to http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ and become a patron today!
Episodes
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What Even Is The Lord's Army?
Jon and Ron talk about marching in the infantry, riding in the cavalry, and shooting the artillery! Also, noting just how terrifying it is when religious zealots form an ACTUAL army of the lord. Jon and Ron talk to Jen Peeples from The Atheist Experience and Godless Bitches about religion and…
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What Even Are Protests?
Jon and Ron talk about getting out in the street and protesting scratchy saddle blankets! Also, a brief history of significant protests and demonstrations for civil rights. Jon and Ron talk to Maddy Love from Atheists Talk and A Minnesota Trans Atheist podcast about politics, atheism, and trans...
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What Even Is Mental Health?
Jon and Ron talk about the history of mental health, mental illness, and religion's role in stopping progress...like always. Jon and Ron have a little chat about our experiences with mental health, self care, and how to deal with the world crumbling around you....
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What Even Are Atheist Issues?
Jon and Ron talk about issues atheists face in the political and social realm, whether or not the cast of Grease sued over bad reviews, and whether it's better to just relax and play a nice game of chess. Jon and Ron talk to Morgan Stringer from the Biskeptical podcast and Beyond The Trailer Park...
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What Even Is Holiness?
Jon and Ron talk about fine, upstanding religious people and their concepts of holiness. We also call Judy out for being all holier-than-thou and spoiling everyone's fun! Jon and Ron talk to Mike and Ryan from the Unholy Generation podcast about growing up with religion and finding community....
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What Even Is Hermeneutics?
Jon and Ron talk about interpretation of scripture and the US Constitution and why the founding fathers didn't know about drones. Jon talks to Michael Wiseman from the Bible Says What?! podcast about believers' Biblical knowledge and interpretation....
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What Even Is A Heathen?
Jon and Ron talk about heathens, Heathenry, and Sven's stupid cat! We learn about pagan customs and how much of it is a big excuse to drink - like St. Patrick's Day. Jon and Ron talk to Eric and Jamie from Talk Heathen about their show, the work of the ACA, and their deconversion stories....
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What Even Is Intelligent Design?
Jon and Ron talk about Intelligent Design and how it's not as intelligent as it seems. But hey, Jon gets to talk about the bacterial flagellum! Jon and Ron talk to Zaunstar, a YouTuber and skeptic who didn't go Jordan B. Peterson when it started being cool....
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What Even Is The Satanic Panic?
Jon and Ron talk about the Satanic Panic and how bad ideas ruin people's lives. Also, you probably won't understand part of this episode unless the devil makes you listen to it backward! Jon and Ron talk to Hertzey Hertz about Atheists Talk, Hertzey Talks, and her fascination with the 80s and…
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What Even Is Activism?
Jon and Ron talk about activism, slacktivism, and astroturfing. Sharing memes isn't enough, FYI. Also, it wouldn't be an episode if Jon didn't manage to throw in a couple of Voltron references. Jon and Ron talk to Mandisa Thomas of Black Nonbelievers about activism, inequality in the atheist...
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What Even Is Religious Liberty?
Jon and Ron talk about religious liberty, RFRA, the Religious Liberty Task Force, and the Christian persecution complex. Also, chickens are assholes. Fear them. Jon and Ron talk to Sarah Austin from the SarahTalk Podcast about her background in radio, podcasting with her wife, and deep-dive into...
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24: What Even Is Dualism?
Jon and Logan talk about the coexistence of good vs. evil and how Ubisoft has to nerf or buff gods based on their attack and defense stats. Jon finishes his review of Anthony DeStefano's book "Inside The Atheist Mind" and concludes that it's a steaming pile of shit. Logan bids listeners a fond...
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23: What Even Is Idolatry?
Jon and Logan talk about Emma Watson for an hour...or about idolatry and the religious view on melting your Apple Watch down into a little fat guy to answer your prayers. Jon continues his review of Anthony DeStefano's book, "Inside the Atheist Mind," chapters 4-6\. DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!...
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22: What Even Is Deism?
Fresh from vacation, Jon and Logan talk about vague god concepts, religious masquerades, and the Mad Max scenario of a mega-church the size of an entire country! Jon reviews "Inside The Atheist Mind" by Anthony DeStefano. DON'T BUY THIS BOOK!...
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21: What Even Are Hymns?
Jon and Logan talk about traditional and contemporary Christian music and why churches only use 50 pages of 300-page hymnals. Also, there's a Veggie Tales Easter egg in there somewhere. Also: Great Apollyon, grim and awful, steeped in gore and stained in blood Death, with all his fearsome forces,...
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20: What Even Is Secularism?
Jon and Logan talk about secular societies and negative sectarian influences on culture, education, and politics. Jon talks to Amy & Ami from the Secular Soup Podcast about secularism, parenting, and Ami's disturbing love of Donald Trump. http://www.delightfulbitchcraft.com...
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19: What Even Are Heavenly Treasures?
Jon and Logan talk about sliding down elephant trunks, flying, and having unbelievable sex with raisins! Jon talks to Phil Ferguson about investing, futures, tithing, and what you can do with money that's better than burning it. http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/the-phil-ferguson-show/...
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18: What Even Is Fundamentalism?
Jon and Logan talk about literalism, inerrancy, and Fundies! Also, confirmed we did not poop our collective pants. Jon talks to Tracie Harris of The Atheist Community Of Austin, The Atheist Experience, and Godless Bitches. http://www.godlessbitches.com/ http://www.atheist-experience.com/...
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17: What Even Are Altar Calls?
Jon and Logan talk about altar calls, salvation, guilt, and shame! And what you could do if your Sunday isn't spent in church. Jon talks about the podcast listener survey responses, potential changes and updates for the podcast, and merchandise! Who wants a shirt? http://survey.waywardwillis.com...
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16: What Even Is Blood Doctrine?
Jon and Logan talk about the Jehovah's Witness blood doctrine and the controversies surrounding blood transfusions and eating gazelle meat! Jon talks to Becca about her ex-JW understanding of the blood doctrine and her personal experience with the effects. http://www.sarahtalk.com...
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15: What Even Is Social Justice?
Jon and Logan talk about social justice warriors, inequality, feminism, and racism in America. Jon talks to DeRay Mckesson about Campaign Zero, Black Lives Matter, and social activism. https://www.joincampaignzero.org https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-people/...
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14: What Even Is Superstition?
Please take our listener survey! Make your voice heard! http://survey.waywardwillis.com Jon and Logan talk about superstitions and their relationship to religion and fear. We even enumerate some pretty great and silly superstitions for your enjoyment! Jon talks to Margaret Downey about the...
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13: What Even Is Church?
Jon and Logan talk about lowercase C church, uppercase C Church, and the fleecing of the flock in megachurches. Jon talks about his trip to the American Atheists Conference in Oklahoma City and the fellowship of heathens. http://atheists.org Logan talks about the history of AI and the…
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12: What Even Are Raëlians?
Jon and Logan talk about the sexy UFO cult of Raul, the lone volcano crater inhabitant. Also, Soylent Green is people!!! Jon talks to Ross Blocher about his podcast, his co-host, and his personal experiences with becoming a honorary Raelian. http://maximumfun.org/shows/oh-no-ross-and-carrie...
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11: What Even Is Islam?
Jon and Logan talk about Islam, Muhammad, parallels to other Abrahamic religions, and flying horses. We talk to Eiynah Mohammed-Smith about her podcast, blog, and being an ex-Muslim and Canadian. http://nicemangos.blogspot.com https://www.patreon.com/nicemangos...
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10: What Even Is Conservatism?
Jon and Logan talk about keeping America in the stone age again, oppressing women, and turning frogs gay with Conservatism! We talk to Tom & Austin about Austin's new album, Conservative values, religious tradition, and semen. https://austincolonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-ahead...
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9: What Even Is Faith?
Jon and Logan talk about faith, evidence, and eating Mike & Ike on an island with unicorns...or something. Jon talks to Jenica and Patrick Crail from the Real Life Beyond Faith podcast about falling out of religion and raising kids. http://www.reallifebeyondfaith.com...
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8: What Even Is Deconversion?
Apologies for poor audio quality. We switched equipment this week and didn't have a flawless recording. Jon and Logan talk about outgrowing invisible friends and, basically, Jon's life story. Jon talks to his girlfriend, Dawn, about growing up in a religiously "meh" family and her move away from...
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7: What Even Is Clergy?
Jon and Logan talk about who gets to carry a clergy card in the church and how funny your hat is allowed to be in the Catholic Church. We talk to Dan Barker about his books, the Clergy Project, and friendly chipmunks. https://www.amazon.com/Free-Will-Explained-Philosophy-Beautiful/dp/1454927356...
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6: What Even Is Heresy?
This week, find some resource to help victims of the Parkland, FL school shooting. We shouldn't have to keep doing this. https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials https://nationalcompassionfund.org/fund/parkland-school-shooting/ Jon and Logan talk about figuring out church doctrine is bullshit and…
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5: What Even Is Sin?
Jon and Logan find all the ways you can be strangled to death by Rabbis and look to Morgan Freeman for help with living a sinless life. We talk to Andrew Torrez from Opening Arguments about podcasting with your kid, lawyering in space, why it's OK for you to spend so much time in jail without…
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5: What Even Is Podcasting?
Jon tries to compensate for the perfect storm of lameness that prevented a full episode this week and talks about starting a podcast and making friends along the way. Catch our guest appearances on other podcasts! Dumb All Over...
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4: What Even Is Forbidden Fruit?
Jon & Logan talk about the fall of man in the Garden of Eden and serpents who are cunning linguists. Jon & Logan talk to Natalie Newell about her Science Moms documentary, GMOs, and science education. And avocado toast! http://www.sciencemomsdoc.com/ http://www.scimoms.com/...
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3: What Even Is Theosophy?
Jon & Logan talk about the Theosophical Society and how it was started by a WOO girl. Jon & Logan talk to Aaron and GW of Embrace The Void about philosophy, a god named Bartholomew, and the Illuminati. https://voidpod.com https://www.patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoid/...
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2: What Even Is Sodomy?
Jon & Logan talk about the origination of the term "sodomy" in the Biblical story of Lot, which makes no sense. Jon & Logan talk to Charone Frankel from the Habeas Humor podcast about sodomy laws and ghosting people. DON'T GHOST PEOPLE! http://habhumor.libsyn.com...
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1: What Even Is Blasphemy?
We've changed our format slightly to 3 segments with a sort of "Logan's Corner" to wrap things up with some pop culture and nerd news that isn't so heavy. Let us know what you think! Jon & Logan offend religious sensibilities, hurt gods' feelings, and don't give a shit. Jon & Logan talk to Matt...
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21: What Even Are Jehovah's Witnesses?
Jon & Logan discuss the history, controversy, and silliness of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jon & Logan talk to Becca Ray in a candid conversation about her JW childhood and family. http://www.sarahtalk.com https://www.patreon.com/SarahTalk No segment 3 this week because the interview was so good (and...
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20: What Even Is A Birthright?
Jon & Logan discuss birthrights and patriarchal lineage in Abrahamic religions. Jon & Logan talk to Thomas Smith about offspring, secular parenting, and our children's futures. http://seriouspod.com https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod https://www.facebook.com/openargs...
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19: What Even Is Christianity?
Jon & Logan discuss Christianity's roots and current state and forbid listeners to watch "The Attic." Don't do it! Jon talks to Callie Wright about progressive Christians and making allies in the religious community. thegaytheistmanifesto.com https://www.facebook.com/TheGaytheistManifesto...
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18: What Even Is Science?
Logan schools Jon on science and how it compares to religion. Jon and Logan talk to Jeremiah Traeger and Ari Stillman from the SJW Circle Jerk about grinding up babies into chocolate! https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-sjw-circle-jerk http://www.thegaytheistmanifesto.com...
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17: What Even Is Scientology?
Jon and Logan talk about Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard's shady life. Jon talks to YouTuber/author Chris Shelton about his ex-Scientologist and critical thinking projects! https://mncriticalthinking.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF326xyA0QHI7Z5xAwKQDJg http://patreon.com/chrisshelton...
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16: What Even Is Indoctrination?
Jon and Logan talk about indoctrination of children and adults. Also, whether Superman belongs in comic books. Jon talks to YouTuber Steve Shives about his Atheist Reads series and teaching apologetics to children! https://www.youtube.com/SteveShives https://www.facebook.com/stevelikestocurse...
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15: What Even Is Atheism?
We're going to Skepticon in Springfield, MO! https://skepticon.org Jon and Logan discuss why atheism isn't a religion, why you might be hard or soft right now, and whether Rick & Morty is all that important. Jon and Logan talk to David Silverman of American Atheists about atheism, activism, and...
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14: What Even is Mormonism?
Jon and Logan discuss how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints got its start and some of the silliness of its founder. Jon and Logan talk to Bryce Blankenagel about the LDS Church, Joseph Smith, and being an exmo...and brownies! http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com...
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13: What Even Is Patriarchy?
Jon and Logan discuss how penises rule the world and make jokes nobody is going to get. Jon and Logan talk to Stephanie Guttormson about sexism, feminism, sexual identity, and censorship. https://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkingStephtically https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.guttormson...
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12: What Even Is Apologetics?
Jon and Logan discuss bananas, assertions, and logical fallacies (not phalluses). Jon and Logan talk to Matt Dillahunty about debates, magic, and stupid arguments. https://www.mattdillahunty.com https://www.facebook.com/matt.dillahunty https://www.patreon.com/AtheistDebates Twitter:...
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11: What Even Are Miracles?
Jon and Logan discuss miracles and why Jesus was only the greatest magician until Penn & Teller came along. Jon talks to Natalie Newell and Dan Broadbent from the Science Enthusiast podcast! http://ascienceenthusiast.com http://www.sciencemomsdoc.com http://scienceenthusiast.libsyn.com...
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S1E10: What Even Is Evangelism?
Jon and Logan discuss evangelists and decide Voltron is more interesting than religion. Jon talks to Rosco Jackson, aka Brother Sam, about atheist evangelism! https://www.samsingleton.com https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Singleton/e/B006OE8MBK https://www.facebook.com/atheistevangelist/ Twitter:...
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S1E9: What Even Is Marriage?
Jon and Logan discuss the non-traditional roots of traditional marriage and how they're no yoke. Jon talks to Marissa Alexa McCool and Ari Stillman about podcasting gender! http://rismccool.com https://www.facebook.com/RisMcCool https://www.facebook.com/aristillman40...
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S1E8: What Even Is Satan?
Jon and Logan discuss the dark lord of Hell and what he even is and does. Jon talks to Steve Hill about Satanism and our criminal justice system! https://www.facebook.com/steve.hill.378 Twitter: @stevehillcomic Jon rants about how stupid the concept of Satan is and why believing in an evil being...
About this show
The Wayward Willis is an atheist podcast with a slant toward secular humanism and education. Our goal is to publicize religious topics and discuss the effects of religion on a secular society in an entertaining way. Jon and Ron are two guys with different backgrounds and strong opinions on topics you don't discuss in polite company.
For more entertainment and bonus content, please go to http://www.patreon.com/wayward/ and become a patron today!
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