Chariots of Iron

Hey folks, if you haven’t noticed by now, episode 50 is a little late in coming, so we’re proud to announce the first (and possibly only) half-episode. If you’ve listened to show 49 you’ll know that Eli attended the American Atheist Convention in Newark, New Jersey recently. While there he had a chance to sit down with Sean Faircloth, former 10-year Maine State Senator and current Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America and conduct a brief interview.

For those of you used to our more “jocular” interviews this is sure to disappoint, it is high on information and low on dick jokes. Eli has promised to do better next time.

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This week we were very excited to have our buddy Kurt, the co-coordinator of our local CFI chapter in the studio with us to talk about building atheist communities and why he thinks it’s important. We learned a lot about what the CFI does and how one would go about setting up a CFI affiliate in their own town–which appears to be surprisingly easy.

Kurt also brought us some beer, and Eli busted out some bourbon, so we were a little buzzed for the show and giggled like children through the whole thing. We are now wrestling with the sad truth that we are far more entertaining when slightly drunk, and may need to start budgeting for a couple of six-packs every show just to meet our own expectations.

Note to Knitting Posse: Kurt wants to purchase a pirate beanie; your fame is spreading!

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