Episodes
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#060 - "Consumed" Movie Review
Consumed – Movie Review Are we too old for all this GMO shit? Microblogganism and Cal certainly aren’t as they look at the 2016 anti-gmo drama “Consumed”. Intended as an examination of concerns over GMO’s, the film instead plays like one woman’s descent into madness. Featuring “GMO cops” whose…
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#059 - Why People Reject Evidence, According to Matthew Facciani
Why People Reject Evidence, According to Matthew Facciani What are some of the social and psychological factors which lead people to reject evidence that conflicts with their worldview? Joining us to tackle this and related questions is Matthew Facciani. Currently working on a PhD in sociology at...
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#057 - Pseudoscience vs Justice with Kavin Senapathy
What is the public not understanding about GM foods that creates the significant gap between scientists and the public in how each views biotechnology? What are the science and public-policy benefits of widespread use of biotechnology in food and medicine that naysayers are not accounting for?…
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#055 - Is Race Even Real? With Guy P Harrison
What is race? Where did the concept of biological races come from, and does it make any logical or scientific sense? What does the history of human migration, invention, and conquest really teach us about the role of race in shaping human civilization? Why are racial stereotypes so powerful in...
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#054 - The Hormone Myth with Robyn Stein DeLuca
The Hormone Myth – How many times have you heard a woman be dismissed as “hormonal”, or her rationality be questioned, because of assumed endocrine imbalance? Chances are you’ve heard the phrases “on the rag” or “PMSing” used to put someone down, or been witness to jokes about that “time of the...
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#053 - Science of Doctor Who
What can a reincarnating Time Lord who gallivants across time and space in a 1950s-era police box whilst battling evil robots and aliens teach us about real-world science? To answer this question, Nathan, Jenn, and Cal are joined by Simon Guerrier, a documentary filmmaker, science fiction writer,...
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#052 - Mister Kent Hovind
In this episode of Trolling with Logic, the crew takes a hard look at the magical world of young-earth creationism, as envisioned by everyone’s favorite creationist Kent Hovind. Before spending the last decade in federal prison for tax fraud and evasion, Hovind was a traveling evangelist…
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#051 - Prometheus Review
In this episode, the Trolling with Logic crew reviews the 2012 sci-fi travesty “Prometheus,” aka “Erich von Däniken’s Wet Dream.” It’s the prequel to the classic sci-fi horror “Alien” franchise, but this time it’s not a wonderful Lovecraftian tale of blood, terror, entropy, and female…
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#50 - Mission to Mars review
Mission to Mars In this episode, the Trolling with Logic crew reviews “Mission to Don Cheadle's Tent,” aka “Skittles on Mars,” aka Brian De Palma’s 2000 fantasy film “Mission to Mars.” This movie tells the story of a band of scientific illiterates who are exiled to Mars on an ill-fated mission...
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#049 - Capricorn One Review
In this episode of Trolling with Logic, the team learns that the only thing better than blasting off for Mars is a high-stakes helicopter chase in a desert on Earth. Nathan, Cal, and Jenn review the 1977 action thriller “Capricorn One,” the story of three astronauts who are unwittingly recruited…
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#048 - Gattaca Review
"For someone who was never meant for this world, I must confess I'm suddenly having a hard time leaving it. Of course, they say every atom in our bodies was once part of a star. Maybe I'm not leaving... maybe I'm going home." - In this episode of TwL Cal, Nate, Jenn and Marty review the cult...
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#047 - Cambrian Geology with Fred Bowyer
Be prepared, this episode of Trolling with Logic is very science-heavy. But that’s why we love it. Nathan, Cal, and Jenna are joined by none other than Jenna’s brother Fred Bowyer! Fred Bowyer studies at The University of Edinburgh’s School of GeoSciences, where he is working in a PhD program...
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#046 - Network Review
We’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take it anymore! In this episode Nathan, Cal and Jenn review Paddy Chayefsky’s 1976 dark satire “Network,” the eerily-prophetic and highly prescient story of a down-and-out television news anchor named Howard Beale whose on-air descent into madness turns...
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#045 - Christine (2016) Review
Content Warning: In this episode there are lengthy discussions about suicide, mental illness and specifically, depression. In this episode we review the 2016 movie "Christine" and the issues arising from the film. Christine is a biographical look at the life and tragic suicide of the news…
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#044 - Treknology with Ethan Siegel
Captain’s Log, Stardate 11708.05. The Trolling with Logic crew welcomes aboard Dr. Ethan Siegel, an astrophysicist with expertise in cosmological perturbations. He has reported on his journeys “Beyond the Galaxy” in his book carrying that title, published two years ago. We have invited him on…
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#043 - Beware the Slenderman
In May 2014, two 12 year-old girls lured another girl their age into the woods in the town of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Their victim was stabbed multiple times but narrowly survived. What drove these two young girls to commit such an act? They were inspired by the fictional online Creepypasta…
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#042 - Comics and Science with Miles Greb
On this episode, Cal and Nathan speak with special guest Miles Greb, a Seattle-based comic writer, folk singer, and advocate for science, skepticism, and atheism. He has authored science-and-skepticism-based comics in the optimistic sci-fi tradition, including “After the Gold Rush,” a series of...
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#041 - Fake News & Post Truth with Gleb Tsipursky
Are we living in a post-truth era? What is “fake news,” and what problems does it pose to critical thinkers and reason-oriented activists? What is the alternative to “alternative facts”? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, a consultant, speaker, and author who specializes in...
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#040 - Chris Waston the Podunk Polymath
Chris Watson is the host of the Podunk Polymath Podcast (or Triple Po for short), a podcast "dedicated to the sentiments of a secular, sarcastic, screwed up Southern SJW and skeptic." He joins us on this episode to talk about his show, how secular humanism as a movement can grow and move in...
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#039 - Satanism with Magister Bill M
About the church of satan "Founded on April 30, 1966 c.e. by Anton Szandor LaVey, we are the first above-ground organization in history openly dedicated to the acceptance of Man’s true nature—that of a carnal beast, living in a cosmos that is indifferent to our existence. To us, Satan is the…
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#038 Dental Quackery with Grant Rtchey
Opening quote from "Dr. Strangelove" (Columbia Pictures, 1964) Follow Grant on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkepticalDDS PRISM Podcast: https://twitter.com/PrismPodcast Grant Ritchey, Jr.'s writings on Science-Based Medicine: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/auth... Grant Ritchey, Jr. on The…
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#037 - Science-Based Investing, Skeptical Money, and Atheism with Phil Ferguson
In this episode we welcome back Big Lundi as our Co-host alongside super sexy Nathan. The team talk Economics and sceptical money with Phil Ferguson. Phil Ferguson has been an investment advisor representative since 1996 and is the president of Polaris Financial Planning LLC. Phil is also a long...
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#036 - The Biology of Religious Belief with John Wathey
We take a look at the possible Biological component of religious experience with Dr John C Wathey John C. Wathey is a computational biologist whose research interests include evolutionary algorithms, protein folding, and the biology of nervous systems. From 1991 to 1995, he was a senior...
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#035 - Alien Autopsy Review
In this episode Nathan, Jenn & Cal take a look at the infamous mid-90's documentary "Alien Autopsy - Fact or Fiction". Produced by Fox at the height of X-Files the influenced UFO/conspiracy craze and hosted by number one himself, AKA Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek Next Generation's Will Riker). Alien...
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#034 - Vaxxed Vs Facts with Dr David Gorski
In this episode we take a look at the now infamous "Vaxxed" documentary directed by none other than Mr Andrew Wakefield. Special guest is Dr David Gorksi David H. Gorski is an American surgical oncologist, Professor of surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and a surgical…
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#033 - Rock it's your decision
We review the infamous christian propaganda movie "Rock It's Your Decision" with Buck from league of Nerds. Will our straight laced white christian male hero be able to resist the horror of rock music? Buck - https://twitter.com/ThatBuckGuy Music: Kiss "God Gave Rock and Roll to You" The team:...
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#032 - Alien Contact, Buck and Other Curious Beasts
An improvised show with Buck from league of Nerds.
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#031 - Conspiracy Theories with Joe Uscinski
This episode we look into the psychology behind conspiracy theories, their prevalence and are they on the increase? Our special guest is Professor Joe Uscinksi. Joe is a Political Science Professor in the University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences and co-author of American Conspiracy Theories...
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#030 - Life After Death with Matt O'Neil
NDE's, OBE's, how much does a soul weigh exactly? We look at what science says about life after death with special guest Matt O'Neill. Matthew O’Neil is an activist, theologian, and teacher. He has an MA in Theology from Saint Michael's College and is a certified Humanist chaplain and celebrant.…
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#029 - Mission to Mars with Astronaut Abby
We talk possible missions to mars in addition to general space travel topics with special guest Abby Harrison AKA Astronaut Abby. Abigail Harrison is a girl with a dream. She aspires to be a scientist and dreams of becoming a NASA astronaut. But it doesn’t stop there–she also dreams of becoming…
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#028 - Secret Space Program
Like the show? Support us on patreon :- http://www.patreon.com/trollingwithlogic We take a look at the "documentary" Space Program Your team for this episode: Host: Nathan @thenatheist CoHosts: Michael "The Kitch" Kitching : @Bio_insipiration Genetic Julia : @GeneticJulia Jenn : @PhotoJennBo Cal…
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#027 - Skeptical Parenting with Natalie Newell
We talk skpetical parenting and the mommy blogger movement with our friend at the Science Enthusiasts podcasts, Natalie Newell. Skeptical Prenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieCNewell/ Science Enthusiast Podcast: http://ascienceenthusiast.com/ Science Moms documentary:...
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#026 - Eco-Modernism with Rauli Partanen & Vance Crowe
#026 - Eco Modernism We take a look at the Eco-Modernist movement. With Special guests: Rauli Partanen (BBA) is an author, an entrepreneur and a father of three. His first book Suomi öljyn jälkeen(with Harri Paloheimo and Heikki Waris) got shortlisted for both of Finlands large national…
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#025 - Cancer Cures?
We talk about the various claims for the cure for Cancer. Joining us for this one are our guests: League of Nerds co-host JimTheEvo https://www.youtube.com/user/JimtheEvo MicroBlogganism: https://www.youtube.com/user/MicroBlogganism Your team for this episode: Host: Nathan @thenatheist CoHosts:...
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#024 - New Age Woo
In this episode, the team take a look at new age woo and the claims they make. Your team for this episode: Host: Nathan @thenatheist CoHosts: Michael "The Kitch" Kitching : @Bio_insipiration Genetic Julia : @GeneticJulia Jenn : @PhotoJennBo Cal : @ZuluCal Futher sources for New Age Skeptics:...
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#023 - Rebooted New Team's Chick Tract of Monsanto's Alternative Media
Show has returned, all new team. All new tech issues! please enjoy. Jenn: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jennaralize Julia: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCOCu3T6InzOZ826l8ryFzA Jack Chick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Chick Monsanto Tribunal: http://www.monsanto-tribunal.org/ Maddox's...
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#021 - Politics & Science with Shawn Otto
Here we discuss politics and science with Shawn Otto. http://bit.ly/1s11QU7 http://www.shawnotto.com/ Shawn Otto is an award-winning science advocate, writer, teacher, and speaker. He is the cofounder of ScienceDebate.org and the producer of the first US Presidential Science Debates, for which he...
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#020 - Contagion! With c0nc0rdance
Uploaded on 11 Apr 2016 We talk about the facts and myths behind viruses and helath scares with the always awesome c0nc0rdance. c0nc0rdance on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/C0nc0rdance c0nc0rdance on Twitter: https://twitter.com/c0nc0rdance From RationalWiki C0nc0rdance is a vlogger with…
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#019 - Who's Afraid of Biotech? With CS Prakash
Like the show? Support us on patreon :- http://www.patreon.com/trollingwithlogic Our guest is CS Prakash Dr. Channapatna S. Prakash is Dean, College of Arts and Sciences at Tuskegee University. He has served at Tuskegee University since 1989. Globally renowned for his advocacy and outreach on...
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#018 - "How do you Solve a Problem like #Monsanto ?" with Vance Crowe
Like the show? Support us on patreon :- http://www.patreon.com/trollingwithlogic As part of our #GMMarch season we take a look the agriculture corporation Monsanto with special guest Vance Crowe, Director of Millennial Engagement. How do you engage the public and communicate effectively about a...
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#017 - Going Nuclear with Rauli Partanen
In this re-scheduled show we speak to Rauli Partanen co-author of the book "Climate Gamble". The climate gamble addresses the question of weather we are ignoring the one possible solution to out gorwing energy needs - Nuclear Power. buy the book here...
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016a - Let's Watch House of Numbers with The League of Nerds
James and Myles from the League of Nerds join us as we watch the AIDs denialist "documentary" House of Numbers The League of Nerds (TLoN for short) came into existence around october 2013 when long time Youtubers Myles Power (powerm1985) and James Gurney (jimtheevo) decided to set up their own...
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#016 - Open Discussion
Or guests couldn't make it, so we had an open forum / ramble.
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#015 - Geo-centrism and Other Curious Beasts with Cool Hard Logic
New show for the new year! We speaks to Youtube content creator ColdHardLogic about bizarre conspiracy theories from Flat Earth and Geocentrism to everyone's favourite clickbait pseudoscience website, Spirit "Science". CHL began making videos in 2012 after encountering another Youtuber who was...
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#014 - Vaccines and You with Dr Paul Offit
In a change to our schedule, Dr Paul Offit will be our guest to discuss Vaccine myth and fact as well as the prevalence of the Anti-Vax movement. Paul A. Offit, MD is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as well as the Maurice R. Hilleman…
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#013 - GMO and You with Dr Fred Perlak of Monsanto
Dr Fred Perlak of Monsanto, developer of Bt cotton is out guest to address any questions you have regarding GMOs. Dr. Frederick J. Perlak is in the Pipeline, Strategic Partnerships and Sustainability Team working to identify ways that Monsanto can improve lives, increase agricultural efficiency…
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#012 - Conspiracy theories with Myles Power
We talk about conspiracy theories with You-tube Vlogger Myles Power. Myles has made many video addressing conspiracy theorist claims, and at one point was on the receiving end of a false copyright claims for his videos addressing HIV/AIDS denial ism. Myles also hosts the League of Nerds podcast....
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#011 - Politics & UK Election with DLandonCole
Cal & Ziller speak to political you-tuber, DLandonCole about UK politics and the upcoming UK general election. We give you the lowdown on all the major political parties and their chances at the ballot box. Check out DLandonCole: https://www.youtube.com/user/DLandonColeTwitter:...