I had a great time talking with Clive and Lola from London Black Atheists (@LndBlkAtheists). They explain the numerous reasons that necessitate a group of this kind. We discuss their Nigerian backgrounds and the cultural/historical pressures surrounding being black and godless. Please show them some support.

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After debunking 9/11 conspiracy theories on The #GSPodcast back in September, Michael Shermer (@MichaelShermer) returns to the show to tell us all about his new book 'The Moral Arc: How Science and Reason Lead Humanity toward Truth, Justice, and Freedom'.  We touch on a number of other topics shortly before the alien mother-ship returns to take Michael home.  Please see the MoralArc.com.

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Another special edition debrief of BBC’s ‘The Big Questions’. I’ll be inviting twitter followers to ‘call in’ and share their opinions on Episode 5 of Season 8. Topics include: counter-terrorism in schools and beings from other planets!

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President of American Atheists David Silverman (@MrAtheistPants) makes his debut on The #GSPodcast.  He explains how he became and atheist at just six years of age, and how that experience led him to activism.  He spills the beans on this years Atheist Convention in Memphis, with keynote speaker Ayaan Hirsi Ali! We also take the time to discuss his experiences of being in the belly of the beast (Fox News Studios), details on his upcoming book and his 'ATHE1ST' license plate.

David also issues a t-shirt related task for my American listeners and educates me on Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

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This is the first special edition debrief of BBC's 'The Big Questions'. I'll be inviting twitter followers to 'call in' and share their opinions on Episode 4 of Season 8. Topics include: 'Are the rich paying their fair share?', 'Should the NHS fund homeopathy?' and 'Are women taking over religion?'.

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I'm lucky to be joined by Mike Bigelow on The #GSPodcast this week. Mike is a former Jehovah's Witness elder of 18 years. He talks about the difficulties growing up in a Jehovah's Witness' household, going door to door as a child, escaping the ideology and he'll explain some of the dogmas surrounding things such as blood transfusions and birthdays. Mike also tells us the cost his enlightenment has had on his family dynamic. I also take a few minutes to share my experience of being an audience member in the recent broadcast of 'The Big Questions'. 

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Many of you may have read about the father required to take his children to Catholic mass by a judge as part of a divorce settlement.  The very father himself, Anonymous Dr Steve (@ChurcAtGunpoint) joins me on The #GSPodcast this week.  He'll be telling me all about how this came to be – and the hopes he has for getting some answers.  We also talk about his atheism, scepticism and how our approach to the problem of Islam differs slightly.  You can view and sign a petition on Change.org to help Steve's cause.

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Aliyah Saleem (@Ali_Jones89) dropped in on The #GSPodcast this weekend. Aliyah is a campaigner for One Law For All and talks to us about her experience in an Islamic boarding school in the U.K and her eventual expulsion from it. We also discuss the Trojan Horse school takeover plot, multiculturalism, Charlie Hebdo and why it's necessary to define oneself as an ExMuslim. Also, Religion: What's it doing? #KnockItOff.

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Muhammad Syed (@motheatheist) and Sarah Haider (@SarahTheHaider) of The Ex-Muslims Of North America (@ExMuslimsOfNa) join me on this week's #GSPodcast.  We discuss the wonderful work they are doing in providing a support network for people leaving the Islamic faith.  They tell us about their own 'apostasy' and explain the issues surrounding the depiction of Muhammad in the wake of the horrific Charlie Hebdo attacks.  We also discuss anti-Muslim bigotry, 'Islamophobia', gender segregation and freedom of expression.  Please show them some support.

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Professor of sociology, Phil Zuckerman (@Phil_Zuckerman) joins me on The #GSPodcast to discuss his new book 'Living The Secular Life: New Answers To Old Questions'.  We talk about the sociological underpinnings for faith, vegetarianism, The Constitution and why secular humanism is preferable to a religious world-view. Also, can kids have a good Christmas without Santa? And I ask the most controversial #GSPodcast question to date: Batman or Superman?

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Jonny Scaramanga (@JonnyScaramanga) drops in on The #GSPodcast to tell us all about Accelerated Christian Education.  ACE is a fundamentalist Christian schooling system.  Jonny has lived through this system and now spends his time campaigning to raise awareness of the harm it causes.  We talk about the deeply troubling curriculum, which includes racism, sexism, corporal punishment and an insistence that The Loch Ness monster disproves evolution!  Please support Jonny and the fine work he is doing.

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We go all operatic this week on The #GSPodcast, with my wonderful guest, Kevin Malone (@OpusMalone).  Kevin is behind the superb 'Atheist Opera' entitled 'Mysterious 44'.  We'll be hearing a number of his compositions throughout our conversation as we talk about his upbringing, visiting Richard Dawkins at his Oxford home, his musical tribute to 9/11 and religious hymns.  Make sure you say hello to him on Twitter @OpusMalone. 

Note from Divine Art Ltd regarding the use of 'Angels and Fireflies': Our participation is as publisher of the recorded track and any opinions expressed in the podcast are not necessarily those of Divine Art Ltd or its  employees and officers.

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It's a pleasure to welcome Eiynah (@NiceMangos) back to The #GSPodcast.  We have a debrief on her Tommy Robinson conversation from Episode #34.  We also hear of her upbringing in Saudi Arabia, gay relationships, her open letter to Ben Affleck,
Returning Jihad fighters, Michael Moore, rape threats, #Shirtgate and Naked Dating!

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Joining me on this week's #GSPodcast is the Chief Executive of The British Humanist Association, Andrew Copson (@AndrewCopson).  We talk over the bonfire night fireworks to chat humanism, faith schools, the 'Trojan Horse Plot', the BBC, The Sunday Assembly and Assisted Dying. Also, Star Wars or Star Trek?

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The wonderfully talented Horus Gilgamesh of Awkward Moments Children's Bible (@AwkwardBible) drops in on The #GSPodcast.  We talk his near death experience, working as a Pastor and the lost gospels.  Horus will also tell us about his well-publicised death threats.  Also, when does religious indoctrination become child abuse?  We'll be hearing about RTS (Religious Trauma Syndrome). Buy the book here.

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Joining me on the show this week is Pakistani-Canadian ex-Muslim Eiynah (@NiceMangos) & founder of The English Defence League Tommy Robinson (@TrobinsonNewEra). We have a conversation about extremism, The EDL, Multiculturalism, Quilliam, Interfaith Dialogue and Eiynah's excellent book 'My Chacha is gay'.

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Ex-Preacher man Michael (@NotSoTheist) joins me on this week's #GSPodcast. He'll be telling us all about his journey from the pulpit to vocal atheism. What are some of his old favourite creationist arguments? How does his family feel about his apostasy? And he said 'Preterist'!

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Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Gad Saad drops in for this week's #GSPodcast.  We talk gender differences, the issue of free speech within academic institutions and...pet cloning.  Consider this your 'trigger warning'. We also cast a disapproving eye on liberal feminism's betrayal of Ayaan Hirsi Ali. #Gadfather.  Follow him on twitter: @GadSaad

Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine (Skeptic.com) joins me on The #GSPodcast to cast a sceptical eye on popular 9/11 Conspiracy theories. Controlled Demolition? Building 7? Inside Job? THE JEWS! And more! He'll also explain some of the psychology involved in the formation/acceptance of conspiracy theories. I ask him about The X-Files too. Obviously.

Saif Rahman will be this week's guest on The #GSPodcast.  He's the founder of The Humanist & Cultural Muslim Association and Author of 'The Islamist Delusion'.  He'll be explaining what it means to be a cultural Muslim.  We'll also share our thoughts on the growing problem of British Jihadists. Follow him on twitter @SaifRRahman

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Sam Harris drops in on The #GSPodcast to tell us all about his new book 'Waking Up'.  He'll be explaining just what spirituality without religion means.  I also pick that wonderful mind of his on ISIS, Israel, Meditation, Barack Obama, The Political left, Deepak Chopra and much, much more.  Follow Sam on Twitter: @SamHarrisOrg

Stacy Skipper from The Deep South will be joining me on The #GSPodcast.  He'll be telling me all about his conservative Christian upbringing, his Preacher father, missionary work, his experiences as a Bible counsellor and recounting a near death experience.  At some point during our chat, god smites The #GSPodcast with a  plague of locusts.  True story.

The excellent Ali A. Rizvi (@aliamjadrizvi) drops in on The #GSPodcast.  We discuss his diverse upbringing, 'Islamophobia' and his fantastic recent article on the Gaza conflict.  We'll also be hearing about his upcoming book 'The Atheist Muslim'.

As if that wasn't enough, I'll be debuting ridiculously good GSPodcast theme tune by the incredible Dorian Silk and the Midnight City Hoods.

An Aussie atheist living in Israel joins me on The #GSPodcast. Eddie (@eddieBohls) will be giving us a first-hand account of what life is like in Israel during this latest round of conflict with Gaza. He'll be telling us what the protocol for a rocket attack is, and give us some details on the 'Iron Dome'.

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It's all about Mormonism this week on The #GSPodcast. Wendy & Craig join me to talk about Joseph Smith, The Church of The Latter Day Saints and Polygamist cults.
I'll also do a round-up of this week's godly news in #ThingsTheGodlyDo.