Geeks Without God

Episode 659 - Superman All right friends! This week we are going to be talking about the new Superman film directed by James Gunn. While our resident DC apologist Ronn Bauman is not available, we all give the film a glowing...

What's that? Up in the sky? It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a BONUS EPISODE! That's right, we're so excited about the state of superhero movies right now that we decided to put this one out a week early. We talk all about James Gunn's SUPERMAN and spoiler: we loved it.

Episode 658 - Generative AI This week's episode was recorded live at CONvergence 2025 and featured two fantastic Guests. Dave Rand-McKay and Lee Harris joined us to talk about Generative AI in their workplace and in the world at...

This week, we're live at CONvergence 2025 with guests Dave Rand-McKay @captainheck.bsky.social and Lee Harris @leeharris.net to talk about generative "AI." We discuss its pitfalls and benefits, the ethics around its use, and how it's changed our world whether we like it or not.

Episode 657 - Pee Wee as Himself There's a new documentary about Paul Reubens on HBO or MAX or HBO MAX or whatever the heck they are calling themselves these days. And speaking of an identity crisis, this two part documentary about R...

New episode day! We're talking about the new documentary PEE-WEE AS HIMSELF, a fascinating look into one of America's most beloved and most private comedians. Enjoy!

Episode 656 - CONvergence 2025 Preview It's almost time for CONvergence 2025! As you may well know, our podcast debuted at CONvergence many years ago and we return there like the sparrows returning to wherever they return to every year. Th...

New episode day! It's the last week before @convergencecon.bsky.social and we have a rundown of all the places you can find us. It's GWG's 14th CONvergence! Wow wow wow.

Episode 655 - Thunderbolts* Hey check it out! It's another spoiler filled movie episode with Duck Washington as a guest! This time we are discussing "Thunderbolts," the most recent entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We are ...

New episode day and we're back with Duck Washington, this time talking about THUNDERBOLTS*, the latest MCU movie. Spoilers abound; caveat auditor! geekswithoutgod.com/2025/06/10/e...

Episode 654 - Sinners This week, we are talking about Ryan Coogler's amazing film "Sinners." Guest Duck Washington joins us to discuss this film and we are definitely spoiling the shit out of the movie so step away and com...

New episode day! We got together with our good friend and previous guest Duck Washington to discuss SINNERS, the latest movie by Ryan Coogler. Spoiler alert: it's fucking incredible.

Episode 652 - All About Electric Cars There has been a lot of talk about Teslas lately but did you know when it comes to electric cars, there are a LOT of other great options out there? Cynn Verbrugge joins us this week to tell us all sor...

ICYMI (which you likely did because Molly forgot to post it here), two weeks ago we talked with our friend Cynn about electric vehicles!

Episode 653 - Misunderstanding Autism A lot has been said by certain completely unqualified individuals lately when it comes to autism and we figured since Molly is autistic and both of Tim's kids are autistic, we knew more than other peo...

New episode day! This week, we're talking about autism and the current vile rhetoric around autistic people being spewed by members of this pathetic administration.

Episode 649 - Captain America: Brave New World Welcome to a spoiler filled discussion of the latest Captain American movie! And by "spoilers," we mean that we spoil the movie even more than the trailer already did! Overall, we weren't super happy ...

New episode day! This week, we're talking all about CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD! Spoiler warning, unless you watched the trailer, in which case you already know the whole plot.

Episode 647 - Wind and Truth This week we have guest Delia Jordan to talk with us about the book Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson. The book itself has some really great representation which leads us into a conversation about S...

Oh storms, has it been two weeks already? It's time for another starvin' episode! We're talking Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive books (with lots of Wind and Truth spoilers!) and we are joined by Brightness Delia @triviadorf.bsky.social whose safehand was UNCOVERED. 🥵

Episode 646 - Severance This week, we are taking a look at Season one of Severance, on Apple Plus! It's a weird and creepy dystopian show about maintaining a work life balance by not having any work in your life or life in y...

Oooh, Bluesky followers, you have earned an MDE. Would you like Bawdy Funk, Reckless Disco, or Effusive Ska? Either way, you must listen to this week's episode all about the AppleTV+ show SEVERANCE! We get all up in season one and get giddy about possibilities for season two (which is out now!)

Episode 645 - Heretic This week, we take a look at the film "Heretic," starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. The movie explores a lot of themes of faith and god and especially organized religion. All three ...

This week, we're talking about HERETIC! Spoilers, y'all.

Outing transphobes is a moral good! Out and block a transphobe today! Your community thanks you.

It's been awhile since we posted but we promise we didn't forget about you, Bluesky! We've been right there with you, looking at ALF porn, arguing about whether or not big accounts should autofollow small ones, and blocking all the transphobes we can out.

Episode 614 - Fallout This week, we are taking a look at the Fallout TV series, which is based on the popular video games of the same name. Ella Purnell stars as Lucy, who has left her Valut to explore a post apocalyptic w...

Tuesday. Tuesday never changes. This week, we're discussing the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime!

Episode 613 - Common Mythconceptions This week, we are putting on our skeptic glasses and looking at some very commonly held beliefs that are completely wrong! How many spiders do we swallow in a year? The answer might surprise you. Unle...

This week, we're talking about common urban myths and misconceptions! You'll be surprised at what you thought you knew! (Yes, that's a pee cup.)

Episode 612 - Death Without God Sorry we skipped a week but we had a good reason - Tim's mom died! And while that sucks, it gives us a great opportunity to talk about the experience of losing a loved one of faith and having to deal ...

This week, we revisit the topic of atheist grieving as Tim navigates his mom's recent and unexpected death.

(Side note: I'm trying to remember to post episodes over here; the most reliable way to find us is on Facebook or through a podcast app. –M)

None of us play those so we're not really paying attention to them. (We also don't talk about new Hallmark movies or reality shows... we tend to focus on what we like.) What's coming up that you're excited about?

Episode 605 - Did you Hear? This week, we try something that may become a regular feature or we may never do again! We all pulled some recent news or online discussions or...whatever...that we thought were worthy of ridicule and...

This week, we're debuting a new format we plan to use going forward. We each found some funny or interesting news stories and we talk about them!

Episode 604 - Echo This week, we talk about the latest Marvel series on Disney Plus - Echo! Featuring a protagonist and star who is deaf, Native American, and an amputee, this show is huge when it comes to representatio...

This week, we're talking about Echo, the latest Marvel show starring the amazing Alaqua Cox! We're spoiling the whole shebang, so audiat caveat.

Episode 603 - 2024 Media Preview This week we take a look at some of the movies, TV shows, games, and books that we are looking forward to this year. We were recording remotely and Tim's connection got messed up for quite a while in ...

2024 is going to be an awesome year for geek media! This week, we talk about what's coming up and what we're most excited about. Did we miss something? Get in the comments!

Episode 602 - Poor Things This week we are going to talk about the Oscar Nominated film "Poor Things!" There are spoilers galore in this episode so if you'd like to go into "Poor Things" knowing nothing, don't listen until lat...

This week, we're discussing the bizarre and beautiful film POOR THINGS!

Episode 600 - Witness Underground Wow! This is our six hundredth episode! This week, we have Scott Homan, director and producer of "Witness Underground," a new documentary about Jehovah's Witnesses leaving the church and an undergroun...

600 episodes?! Amaze! This week, we talk to Scott Homan, director of the documentary WITNESS UNDERGROUND; we also talk with James Zimmerman, one of the film's subjects, an ex-Witness (same as Scott) whose love of music helped him and some friends escape the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Episode 598 - Geocaching This week, we are once again joined by Minnesota State Representative Mike Freiberg to talk about Minnesota politics...um...Geocaching! Mike is the 65th ranked geocacher in the State of Minnesota. He ...

Did you miss last week's episode? We failed to post it over here, so that's on us. You should subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting app! ANYWAY, last week, we talked with our friend Mike Freiberg about geocaching, and it's absolutely fascinating!

Episode 599 - Winter This or That This week, we are doing a quick this or that episode! The three of us do some rapid fire questions with a winter theme and we all have to pick our favorite of the two options given. Did you really wan...

Winter is finally truly here in the Twin Cities, and we have a perfectly timed winter-themed This or That episode to celebrate! Enjoy a bit of silly fun and remind yourself why you live where the air hurts your face.

Episode 597 - Godzilla Minus One Godzilla is back on the big screen! The newest Godzilla offering from Toho studios, the creator of the giant, radiation mutated lizard had a limited US run and people went crazy for it! Whether you ar...

This week, we're talking all about GODZILLA MINUS ONE, an excellent new addition to the infamous kaiju's stories. Spoilers, rawr!

Episode 596 - Wheel of Boners It's time for another episode filled with our latest geeky obsessions and also jokes about erections! Because even as we've nearly reached 600 episodes, we are still twelve. Nick's obsession involves ...

It's time for more Geeky Boners, where we delve into what's got us throbbing with geeky pleasure! Listen to find out our current obsessions.

Episode 595 - The Marvels This week, we take a look at recent box office "flop," The Marvels! Whether you are suffering from super hero fatigue or not, we think this was a solid installment in the MCU. We also highly encourage...

This week, we talk about THE MARVELS, the latest entry in the ever-growing MCU. Spoilers ahead! geekswithoutgod.com/2023/12/12/e...

Episode 593 - Free Will This week, we are joined by local comedian Ben San Del, who is talking about the concept of Free Will. Is free will something that can even exist? Or is every action we take the product of everything ...

Last week's episode was about free will. Does it exist? How do you define it? Is there a difference between the biblical free will and an atheist's idea of it? Our determinist friend Ben San Del joins us for a fascinating philosophical conversation.

Episode 594 - Rise of the Nones This week we are joined once again by Professor Dave Rand-McKay! He teaches Human Geography and is here to talk to us about the rise of young people who identify as having no religion. It is a trend t...

This week's episode features @captainheck.bsky.social talking about the rise of atheists, agnostics, and apatheists among the younger generations. He's a college professor, so he's seeing it firsthand!