http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/sort-title/down/ The latest ten episodes in Rational Alchemy Podcasts 60 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:11:24 EST en-us http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-10232010/ Originally planned as a response to the Catholic Church and Catholic opposition to in vitro fertilization, this episode devolved onto a long, but entertaining three person rant about religion in general. Have fun.   I am aware of the irony of the lateness of this episode after making a special point of stating that my podcasting schedule was back on track during the episode. So you don't need to mention it.   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra10232010.mp3"}   Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:11:24 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-10232010/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12262009/ This week was part one of a two part year in review. I was joined in studio by Nigel Aves and Kai Haswell, events coordinator for Leaders In Free Thought at Colorado State University and author of the Metaskeptic blog, for a special, rare live episode. This episode is presented unedited, exactly as it aired live.   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra12262009.mp3"}   Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:20:17 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12262009/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12192009/ We have a great show tonight! Jeff and I discuss the news of the skeptical world since we were last together, but tonight we have a special surprise. Tonight Rational Alchemy features the world premier of Fingers In The Pie the new song by Steve Craig! Steve plays John Lennon in The Fab Four Live at the V Theater in Las Vegas. We would like to Thank Steve for allowing us to air this song. I'm sure you'll all like it as much as I did!   This version is slightly longer than the broadcast version and includes some language and discussion that may be NSFW. Not enough for an explicit tag, but you should be warned.     {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra12192009.mp3"}   Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:21:38 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12192009/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12182010-Haiti-Gay-Birds-And-The-TSA/ Before going into a rather large tangent about the TSA, we discuss the current state of Haiti and gay birds. Yes, gay birds.   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra12182010.mp3"}   Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:23:33 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12182010-Haiti-Gay-Birds-And-The-TSA/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12122009/ Today we present some excellent audio that Jeff Wagg recorded at UNLV. The discussion follows many tangents and for now, I'll leave them as a surprise. Rational Alchemy would like to thank Kelli Jacobson, Tim Walker, Paul Turner, Kurt Regner and Alex Jacobson from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebel Secular Student Society for participating in this show. They are members of the first UNLV secular/atheist group on campus, and can be reached at http://www.rebelsss.com.   *** The text above was originally, in a slightly modified form, included as a voice over at the beginning of this podcast. You will notice it is absent now. Where did it go? I haven't a clue. No idea. However, I noticed this only after I had uploaded and released the podcast. Huh. I'll try to fix it soon.   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra12122009.mp3"}   Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:22:44 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12122009/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12052011-Dr-Jen/ This week Jeff was away but Dr. Jen Newport filled in instead. We discussed Dave Mabus (Dennis Markuze), general skepticism and more. There have been some updates since this episode was aired. More about Mabus can be found here: http://randi.org/site/index.php/swift-blog/1434-qdave-mabusq-diagnosed-and-in-treatment.html   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra12052011.mp3"}   Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:06:25 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-12052011-Dr-Jen/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11272010-The-Internet-Hates-Jeff/ Starting this week, I will be adding titles to the podcast. It is my hope that this will make the shows a bit easier to differentiate. Let me know if this helps at feedback@rational-alchemy.com.   This week we discuss the SafeMinds vaccine "PSA's" that were scheduled to air in many movie theaters as well as the Skepticon controversey that led to the Internet hating Jeff.   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra11272010.mp3"}   Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:38:13 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11272010-The-Internet-Hates-Jeff/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11132010/ This week I was joined by Luke Muehlhauser author of the excellent blog Common Sense Atheism. We sat down to discuss atheism, conversion and the often confusing subject of morality. More about Luke can be found below.   Common Sense Atheism Blog   Conversations from the Pale Blue Dot Podcast   Morality in the Real World Podcast   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra11132010.mp3"}   Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:39:24 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11132010/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11062010/ This week we were joined by Melissa (whose last name I know but can't spell. I'll fix this as soon as she e-mails me. o_0) co-host of The Geek Life. We had a lot of fun and had quite a varied discussion, but rather than try to describe it here myself, I will let this picture do it for me. Credit for the artwork goes to Dr. Jennifer Newport. More information about The Geek Life can be found at http://thegeeklife.tv.     {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra11062010.mp3"}   Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:30:50 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11062010/ http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11042011-Homeschooling/ In this episode we discuss homeschooling, both secular and religious, with special guest Kai Haswell. Kai discusses his own, not always typical, experience being homeschooled and we tackle the question of homeschooling having any benefits at all.   {downloader mode="level" level="public" file="ra11042011.mp3"}   Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:23:00 EST http://play.callisto.fm/podcasts/by/Nigel_Aves/in/Rational-Alchemy-Podcasts/episode/Rational-Alchemy-11042011-Homeschooling/