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TPPP Episode 19 : A Hidden Epidemic

It’s time for another episode of The Triple Po! This week I kick things off in the pre-ramble by talking about the Chinese Navy seizing a U.S. Navy Drone and my take on what caused it and what could be the outcome. I also tell y’all I did a little rant video on YouTube about Trump and how I can’t stand him. I may or may not have been inebriated. Lastly, I talk about how I received a mysterious voicemail on the voicemail line left by a gentleman who sounds strangely familiar. This gentleman had what sounded like a British accent, and he gives us Season’s Greeting, heathen and believer alike!

On the palaver, I speak with Kory Diggs about human trafficking. We talk about what human trafficking is; the different types that exist; who is most affected; her own stories about working with victims; as well as what we can do to help. It’s a somber subject, to be sure, but one that does not get anywhere near the attention it needs or deserves. I hope y’all learn something from this conversation, because I certainly did. Thank your for listening.

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Chinese warship seizes US underwater drone in international waters

What The F**k We Gonna Do About Trump?

UNODC – What is Human Trafficking?

GEMS – Girls Educational & Mentoring Services

TPPP Episode 18 : Social Justice with Sincere

Greetings, and welcome to another episode your mother told you not to listen to, The Podunk Polymath Podcast! This week on the pre-ramble, I talk about the news that a CIA report has confirmed that Russia was complicit in hacking the Clinton emails and releasing them to Wikileaks, and how Obama has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter. I express my fear of the outcome, and what can be done if the election is shown to be compromised. I also talk about a great book I read “The PC Lie : How American Voters Decided I Didn’t Matter” by Marissa McCool. It is a stinging indictment of those who voted for Trump and how she fears for her very existence as a transgender woman, as well as other topics, such as what we can do to stand up for those who are most vulnerable to the policies that will be enacted by the Trump administration. Finally, I introduce a song composed and performed by two-time guest and friend of the show Matthew O’Neil named “Atheistmas”, and I play it during the break! I think y’all will really enjoy it!

On the palaver I speak with Social Justice Coordinator for American Humanist Association, blogger, activist, and one of my favorite writers Sincere Kirabo. We talk about social justice, humanism, his involvement at the DAPL protest camp, as well as how we met at a conference in East Tennessee and how I took him to his first Sonic! Sincere is an extremely passionate advocate for social justice and humanism, and I was honored to have him on the show. Thank y’all for listening, and I hope you enjoy the show!

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CIA Concludes Russian Interference Aimed To Elect Trump

The PC Lie: How American Voters Decided I Don’t Matter on Amazon

Inciting Incident Podcast

Sincere’s Profile on the AHA Website

An Official Non-Apology To Village Atheists and Faux Humanists

What Sam Harris Gets Wrong About Racism And Violence In America

Sincere Kirabo’s Writer Page on Facebook

Sincere Kirabo on Twitter

TPPP Episode 17 : Invisible No More

Welcome to another episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast! In the pre-ramble I talk about the shooting death of Joe McKnight and how the murderer was treated with kid gloves by the authorities. Also, I speak about the wildfires in East Tennessee and the destruction in Gatlinburg, as well as the deaths and property loss of so many people. I talk about how you can help, and what organizations are contributing to the effort.

On the palaver I speak to blogger, activist, and author of ‘Young, Sick, and Invisible’ Ania Bula. We talk about her book, her struggles, her triumphs, ableism, and what abled people can do to help disabled people gain the recognition and dignity they deserve. I was extremely honored to speak with Ania, and I highly recommend her book.

I also wanted to mention that I had the second best week for downloads, behind only the inaugural week, thanks largely to the episode with Tucker Drake, host of The Atheist in the Trailer Park Podcast. His episode has proven to be very popular! Also, my promo appeared on his show as well as Secular Yakking (whose promo is on this episode). Thanks to everyone who listens, and I hope you enjoy the show!

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Man Who Police Say Admitted Shooting Joe McKnight Is Freed Without Charge

How to help: Smoky Mountain fire evacuees

Remote Area Medical

Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund

Alyssa and Ania ‘Splain You A Thing

Young, Sick, and Invisible: A Skeptic’s Journey with Chronic Illness on Amazon

Ania Bula on Twitter

Ania Bula’s Writer Page on Facebook

TPPP Episode 16 : Trailer Park Confessions

Secular Yakking with Robert and Tom

TPPP Episode 16 : Trailer Park Confessions

Welcome to another episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast! On the pre-ramble, I speak briefly about the death of Fidel Castro, and why the world is better off without him. Also, I tell of a new promo that I have put out and that you should listen for on other podcasts!

On the palaver, I talk to the host of The Atheist In The Trailer Park Podcast, Tucker Drake. We talk about his show and what topics he covers, including his current reading of The Apocrypha and occasional guest appearances by the lovely and brilliant America Darling Curl. We then turn to a more serious subject, that of poverty. Tucker tells his story of his personal struggle with poverty, and we try to find a light at the end of the tunnel, but we don’t have much success. Despite some of our more sober conclusions, I hope y’all enjoy this episode The Triple Po!

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Fidel Castro, Cuba’s leader of revolution, dies at 90

The Atheist in the Trailer Park on Facebook.

The Atheist in the Trailer Park on Twitter

The Atheist in the Trailer Park on Blogspot

The Atheist in the Trailer Park on Patreon

TPPP Episode 15 : Assembly Required

Welcome to another episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast! This week on the pre-ramble, I talk about how the cast of ‘Hamilton’ and how they had some words for Pence who was in attendance at one of their shows, and how Trump can’t shut up about it. He said the theater was, get this, a safe space! Oh you thin-skinned orange buffoon! Are these the kind of tantrums we can look forward to for four years? And if some theater actors can get under your skin so easily, what are you going to do when a world leader or ISIS pisses you off? The prospects are truly frightening to contemplate.

On the palaver I speak with Felicia Powers, Former Community Director at Sunday Assembly Baltimore. We talk about humanism; Sunday Assembly; her experiences at a Christian school; and her journey to Atheism. Felicia is an incredibly passionate person, and I’m sure you will find her story extremely compelling. I hope you enjoy listening this episode of the Triple Po as much as I had putting it together!

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‘Hamilton’ Had Some Unscripted Lines for Pence. Trump Wasn’t Happy.

Sunday Assembly

Sunday Assembly Nashville

Sunday Assembly Baltimore

Email Felicia Powers

TPPP Episode 14 : Election Depression 

This is the second ‘special edition’ of The Podunk Polymath Podcast. The pre-ramble is very brief, and I only read a new review of the show I received on iTunes.

On the palaver, I have a roundtable discussion with three guests : Former guests Jeanne Ikerd and Matthew O’Neil, as well as Canadian David Eastmond from The Wayward Atheists Podcast. We have a wide-ranging discussion about the outcome of the presidential election, and what we can do as concerned citizens to help those marginalized groups that could potentially affected by Trump’s policies. I hope this episode helps people realize that there are people out there willing to help in any way they can, and also that it’s time to stand up and do something to make sure that fear doesn’t win. Please, y’all who are scared and worried, stay safe and know that you’re not alone.

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A List of Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant, Pro-Earth, Anti-Bigotry Organizations That Need Your Support

HOLYFUCK.NOW WHAT?

That piece of shit known as Donald Trump won the election. But that doesn’t mean it’s fucking over.

The Troubling Reason the Electoral College Exists

Matthew O’Neil on Amazon

Matthew O’Neil’s Facebook Author Page

Matthew O’Neil on Twitter

For God’s Sake Facebook Page

For God’s Sake on Spreaker

Wayward Atheists Podcast

TPPP Episode 13 : Good William Hunting 

Welcome to another action-packed episode of The Triple Po! I only have one message for the pre-ramble . . . GO VOTE ! The episode will drop on Election Eve , so if you haven’t voted yet, please do so !

On the palaver , I have William Ferguson , a friend of mine on Facebook . He tells the story of his brief stint as a member of an Evangelical Christian Church. He also relates the difficulty of reconciling being gay with his Christian belief . He then tells of his journey away from religion and eventually to Atheism. It’s an important and painful story , and I thank William for coming on and speaking to me about something so personal .

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TPPP Episode 12 : A Light in the Darkness

Welcome to another episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast. First, I read another great iTunes review I received. This episode, though, is a special one because my friend Eric Parsons joins me on the palaver to talk about depression. Both Eric and I give our personal accounts of our struggles with depression. I also give the accounts of some people who submitted their own stories about depression, and there is even a recording someone submitted about her own issues with mental illness. I did this episode partially as therapy for myself, but I also hope to demonstrate to people battling depression that they are not alone, and that there are people that care and want to help. I hope I achieved this objective, but I will let y’all be the judge of my success. Thank you for listening, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need someone with with to talk.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

NIMH – Major Depression Among Adults

Anxiety And Depression Association of America, ADAA

TPPP Episode 10 : Let’s Get Biskeptical 

Welcome to another action-packed episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast! This week I kick things off with a pre-ramble about a recently read book and how it has affected my thoughts on Hillary and Trump.
On the palaver, I speak to the dynamic duo from The Biskeptical Podcast, Trav Mamone and Morgan Stringer. We talk about their podcast; what subjects they’ve covered; and the struggles of Bi individuals have being recognized as a legitimate part of the LGBT movement. There was a lot of laughing, as well as discussion of serious topics. I hope y’all enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording it!

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Listen, Liberal on Amazon

More allegations, questionable Trump comments on women surface

Trump Accuses Clinton of Guiding Global Elite Against U.S. Working Class

The Biskeptical Podcast on Spreaker

Bi Any Means Website

Trav Mamone on Twitter

Morgan Stringer on Twitter

Morgan Stringer’s Facebook page

TPPP Episode 9 : Local Hero

On this week’s episode of The Triple-Po, I start off with a triple threat pre-ramble. First, I talk about Trump’s odious taped utterances regarding power and sexual assault, but I also wonder if people realize that Slick Willy isn’t exactly a friend to the female gender, and he will in all likelihood actually be in the White House. I then give my thoughts on both the first Presidential Debate and the Vice Presidential Debate, both of which are fairly short and sweet.

For the palaver, I spoke with local transgender activist Carla Lewis. We talked about how she became an activist; her brief stint in the military; and her love of sci-fi and fantasy, among many other things. Did I mention she has a stand up arcade version of Galaga? Anyway, we had a great conversation, and I hope to meet her soon, because she seems like a cool person to hang out with! I hope you enjoy the latest installment, and remember to leave a review on iTunes if you get the hankering.

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Trump recorded having extremely lewd conversation about women in 2005

Carla’s webpage

Carla’s personal Facebook profile

Carla’s personality page on Facebook

Carla on Twitter

Carla on Instagram