Secular Yakking with Robert and Amy

'Tis the season for the annual war on Christmas. We start with a new holiday display at the U S. Capital. Then we head to Iowa to determine if Herod was an atheist. We finish out the news with a broken Baphomet in New Hampshire. All that and a new George Bailey award.

Secular Yakking is back from the freezer. After a 7 year hiatus, we have returned to Yakk at you.In this episode we talk about a regroup that is twisting civil rights laws to impose their religion in schools.Then we make an argument for keeping Bibles in churches not schools.We finish the news with trip to Texas for some down home Christian indoctrination.All that and a brand new Mr. Potter Award which includes the Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism. Submit your Potter or Bailey award nominees to our email Join us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/secularyakking.bsky.social

On this episode we start out with a Texas town that doesn’t like when the opposing message is displayed.Then we look into a story from Alaska where city officials walked out on Satan.Finally we end the news with a fish of a different color from Disney. The Potter award this week goes to a North Carolina Lt. Governor that is the opposite of a decent human being.xUOsij5SYCL2efVz6AGM

On this episode we talk about the right reason to remove a ten commandments plaque. Then look into the “Bible Tax” by Trumperdinck.We finish out the news with a story that is not ordained by the state of Tennessee.Our Bailey Award goes out to a Latin pop star who stopped a religious freedom bill.Follow my other show Sparky on IceFollow us on Twitter @secularyakking

In this episode we talk about our old friend “Judge” Roy Moore and his new campaign for another Mr. Potter Award.Then we cross over the a recent Supreme Court decision that calls crosses “secular”.We finish out the news segment with a Pennsylvania town that may think it is Bedrock. This week we bring back the rant about the Oregon Senate walkout. You may be surprised by this one.

In this episode we talk about a study that says atheist believe in the supernatural.Then we laugh at the idea of a straight pride parade.We finish up the news with a racist city council member.This week we cover a chaotic religion as we bring back the “I can’t believe you fell for that” segment. Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking Facebook Twitter

On this episode we cover some priest that think they are judges, a judge the thinks he is a priest and the magnetism between them.We also have a Florida Man style Mr. Potter Award that goes to Rep. Mike Hill.

On this episode we ask why an Ark can’t stand up to a rainy day. Then we really cover this dress code banning dresses. We finish up the news with a rat of a tale.And we have our first Bailey award of the relaunch. It may invoke some awesome feelings.

This week we talk about Crosses and other signs on public buildings.Then we wonder why only Bibles are allowed at the table.We finish the show with a multi winner Mr. Potter award.

After over a year off, we have decided that we like yakking so much that we are returning to the internets.Be warned, we are out of practice and on separate hemispheres.We start off a look at a new discriminatory government agency in the guise of religious freedom.Then we get new numbers on religious belief in America. We finish out the news segment with a Sheriff who is a real rotten egg.It wouldn’t a proper show without a Mr Potter award, so we have one for you.

In this, our final episode, we talk about our favorite moments Robert drinks 3 glasses of wine just to get through the show. For almost three years, I sat at some sort of desk and turned on a mixer hoping that maybe our voices could make a dent in the noise.  Hoping that maybe our show might make a difference to somebody.  Make someone laugh, make someone angry. Make someone want to stand up and do something. For almost 3 years we have educated you, we have encouraged you and hopefully we have entertained you. I spent the last 3 weeks wondering how we would in the show.  Should we do a best of?  Should we invite former hosts on?  Should we just come on and say goodbye?  In the end I felt this was the only way to end the show.  Yakking about the show.  I wanted to end the show with some shoutouts and thank yous.First I to thank Wes and Dustin at atheist Nomads.  First interview ever Sam and the Ask an Atheist crew for bringing in a new voice and allowing me to learn some stuff about podcasting.Especially Sam for telling me I had skills and would probably make a good podcaster.Tom of Secular Radio, for showing me that literally anyone can have a podcast. And for being our first guest on the first show.The the folks over at the now defunct Secular Outreach Network for taking an chance on a show that nobody listened to.To  Matt and tim of Atheism 101 for having us on their show. It was the first time we were interviewed together.To the entire Waiting for Wrath crew for being there for that much needed support and friendship. The Matthew the Apostle at In the name of god, the Podcast for giving us such great shoutouts, even when our show sucked.To Paul Satting for making me realize that sometimes you have make hard decisions and keep your principles in mind.To Jeff Stillwell for being willing to let us broadcast his Walk for Humanity.To Tom Essel for stepping up when Amy needed a break and for still being a great friend.To Melange Hunter and Alan for all the story suggestions.To Jonathan Ariola for the awesome voicemails. To our fans for sticking with us even though I kept moving the show feed. And most of all to Amy for being there to keep me from falling flat on my face and for staying there even when you were frustrated with it. Without you there would be no Yakking Writing this farewell is likely the hardest thing I have ever written  For three years this show was a part of us.  It was a part of my identity in the secular movement   I will miss and remember this amazing experience that we have had.  I will miss sitting at a desk, turning on the mixer and yakking to you.  I will miss the feedback from the fans.  I will miss the community we have built together.So I know that this is a short show and honestly I didn’t even know if I could do a last show this morning but here it is and that really  is  all the Yakking I’ve got for you.

In this episode we talk about a whole bunch of new bills going through state legislatures that promote religion, including one in Mississippi that rates a 10 on the Lemon scale. The we talk about a Judge who hears voices on the bench and we finish up the news on a high note when Robert actually is willing to mix a little church and state.We end the show with our first combined Bailey/Mr. Potter winner. Stick around for the special outtake at the end.  You’re gonna love it. Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking https://twitter.com/secularyakking https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking https://www.patreon.com/secularyakking Call our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

On this episode we announce our retirement from podcasting.  Our last show will be on January 31st.  If you have something you want to tell us leave us a voicemail at 704-802-yakk(9255) Then talk about boobs and Satan being banned.  Then we cover some beastiality before comparing government invocations to abortions. Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking https://twitter.com/secularyakking https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking https://www.patreon.com/secularyakking Call our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

Ingersoll stuffFacebook Crumbling Creedshttps://www.facebook.com/CrumblingCreeds/ “The Great Agnostic: Robert Ingersoll and American Freethought”  By Susan Jacoby-https://www.amazon.com/Great-Agnostic-Susan-Jacoby-ebook/dp/B00AMYGFVC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1514911268&sr=1-4 “What’s God Got to Do with It?: Robert Ingersoll on Free Thought, Honest Talk and the Separation of Church and State”  from Tim Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/Whats-God-Got-Ingersoll-Separation-ebook/dp/B0060B6HLE/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Complete works of Robert Green Ingersollhttps://www.amazon.com/Works-Robert-Ingersoll-Complete-Volumes-ebook/dp/B007W6QSQK/ref=pd_sbs_351_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WMB6M3CPJW57AETYWQEQ https://soundcloud.com/tdtfpodIn this episode we talk about Islams hurt feelings in Bangladesh.  Then we find out why left handed people are of the devil.We finish the news with rumours of another Christian Domininist running for Senate.Then we close out the show with a new and really weird I can’t believe you fell for that. Contact The Show:podcast@secularyakkinghttps://twitter.com/secularyakkinghttps://www.facebook.com/secularyakking/https://www.patreon.com/secularyakkingCall our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

In this episode we get a couple of updates on previous news stories including one stunned Roy Moore campaign spokesman.https://edition.cnn.com/videos/politics/2017/12/12/roy-moore-campaign-spokesman-swearing-on-bible-tapper-lead.cnn/video/playlists/doug-jones/ Then we learn that the feminist witches have hexed the President.  We get an update on the War on Christmas and it looks like we are winning.  We finish up news with the demands the Australian government gave the Catholic church.We end the show with on a happier note with a 9 year old Bailey winner.This weeks Patron only content is about the Clinton Effect on last week’s special election.Contact The Show:podcast@secularyakkinghttps://twitter.com/secularyakkinghttps://www.facebook.com/secularyakking/https://www.patreon.com/secularyakkingCall our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

On this slightly shorter episode Robert clings to  life as The Plague has set upon his chest and sinuses.We talk about the new Patreon fees and how you can work around them.Then we see why the Johnson amendment is so important.We move into two stories about The Satanic Temple and missed chances at displays.The first is about a lawsuit and the second is about how horrible the Christian God would be if he existed.Then we head for the moon in our science segment. Sorry no rant this week because Robert is nearly dead.Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking https://twitter.com/secularyakking https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking https://www.patreon.com/secularyakking Call our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

In this episode we talk about American Atheist annual holiday billboard.  Then we move on to some kids being bullied at school for not being Christians.The rant for patrons is about merging.We also talk about Yeti DNA in our science segment. We finish out the show with a very much deserved and long overdue potter award to Rep Steve King.Atheist Radiohttp://www.am950radio.com/events/atheists-talk/ Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking https://twitter.com/secularyakking https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking https://www.patreon.com/secularyakking Call our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

On this episode we talk about two different cities and their reactions to atheist displays.Then we discuss a new bill that suggests that the Bible Museum is not religious.Patrons get a taste of the new segment Yakking Pissed, where Robert Rants about something not worth ranting about, but he does it anyway.We finish up the show with a magnetic I can’t believe you fell for that. Real Life Beyond Faithhttp://www.reallifebeyondfaith.com/ Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking https://twitter.com/secularyakking https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking https://www.patreon.com/secularyakking Call our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

In slightly shorter and slightly more explicit episode we call the Pope a hypocrite.  We wonder why a fictional book has a museum in the capitol.We also look at what people were doing for Adam’s birthday.We finish out the show with the first offensive in our annual war on Christmas with a coffee cup assault. We also announce a new segment just for patrons, Called Yakking Pissed.  Look for that to start next week with a full regular show. Atheist Nomads Promo http://www.atheistnomads.com/ Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking https://twitter.com/secularyakking https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking https://www.patreon.com/secularyakking Call our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)

On this week’s episode we go over an update to the GOP Tax plan.Then we see if Jesus can fix erectile dysfunction.  We also talk about a new citizen who is suing the government over an oath.  We round out the news with a humanist in congress.Then we have a major update on Perma Potter Roy Moore and is it good. Radio Vs The Martians https://radiovsthemartians.com Congressman Huffmanhttps://www.facebook.com/jared.huffman.9 Contact The Show: podcast@secularyakking https://twitter.com/secularyakking https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking https://www.patreon.com/secularyakking Call our Yakk line 704-802-YAKK (9255)