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After the death of a co-host in 2020, LATV took a hiatus to now return with a new team LATV is a podcast from the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada that deals with international news, stories and politics from the atheist perspective. Th

Left at the Valley


    • Jun 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Growing up in Islam with Armin Navabi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 114:12


    Podcaster, activist and host of the atheist republic Armin Navabi finally takes a Left at the Valley. His story is one of courage as he escapes Islam in his native IranNow living in the West, he has become a strong opponent of islam and a courageous voice against oppression Helen does a top 10 on worst dads of historyDawn talks about Spider-Man banned in the UAEand Troy talks about the Chinese god of homosexuality

    The bible says What Again with Mike Wiseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 114:45


    Returning champion Mike Wiseman, host of The Bible says What?!? podcast, returns with his usual dose of hilarity. What prompts him to keep debating theists. Listen in to find outFollow Mike here thebiblesayswhat.comWe celebrate the death of Pat Robertson and Helen does a top 10 on himBrentLee talks about christian cancelling themsekvesand Troy talks about the only supposed female pope...

    Speaking up About Surving extreme Christianity with Andrew Pledger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 112:37


    Podcaster Andrew Pledger stops by the valley to talk about his story of surviving the cult-like Bob Jones University. His story is poignant and difficult to hear sometimes but is a great example of the problem with religious indoctrination.folow his podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-up-with-andrew-pledger/id1620395336It's pride month so Helen does a top 10 on gays mythsand Troy talks about sleeping saints....go to www.adameve.com and use promo code LATV for 50% off a purchase and some free gifts

    The Good Works of RFR with Gayle Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 103:28


    RFR director Gayle Jordan joins us during the whole show to help us focus on the incredible needs that people who leave the faith face. Their need is dire and YOU can help the good people of RFR and the secular therapy project bring them the resources they needgo to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.organd Troy explores the Salem witch trial

    Kara Griffin on LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 127:33


    So Kevin is jumped on and kidnapped by Dawn until next week, during which, Kara Griffin stops by to chat about how to become an ally to the LGBTQHelen does a top 10 funny ER storiesand Troy finishes part 2 of the infancy gospel

    Kelley Laughlin Debunks woowoo on LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 103:56


    Atheist extraordinaire and geologist Kelley Laughlin stops by the valley to clarify and debunks well known chritian myths from the geology perspective...Troy tickles our funny bone with tales from baby JesusHelen does a top 10 weird births in honour of mother's dayand Brentlee shows that buddhists can also be thieves...

    Phil Ferguson on LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 132:44


    The host of the Phil Ferguson pops in for a visit where we discus, what else but financial matters great and small. follow Phil here http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/the-phil-ferguson-show/Helen has top 10 of weird schoolsDawn talks about hunting meteorites for moneyand Brentlee talks about what christians fear most: an actual Satanist convention...

    The Manosphere with Dr Clint Heacock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 126:32


    The host of the Mindshift podcast: Dr Clint Heacock, returns to continue our deep dive in the incel phenomenon with an explanation of the Manosphere.What is it? What is it doing? and what religious forces are behind it?Troy does a dive into Jesus' infancyBrently does an exposition of a pastor who sees anti-christ cults everywhereand helen does a top 10 of weird aphrodisiacs...

    Christian Dominionism with Secular Rarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 121:00


    Returning champion Elliot AKA Secular Rarity returns to participate in a round table discussion on Christian Dominionism. Why do we not take this more seriously? Wherevis America going? Will this Christian age be good for the US on the world stage?listen in and find outHelen does a top 10 of banned songsand Troy talks about gypsies...

    Talking Cosmology with Dr Ethan Siegel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 126:20


    Dr Ethan Siegel return to the valley to discuss cosmology. We ask why people think the universe is designed, and is it? Listen in to find outFollow Ethan here https://www.forbes.com/sites/ethansiegelDawn talks about a crappy raceTroy explores religious cosmology and Brentlee exposes Floridians' fear of renaissance art

    The Psychology of Incels with Dr Darrel Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 125:10


    A favorite guest of ours is returning : Dr Darrel Ray His extensive experience in human psychology explains to us the process of how some young men turn to violence in their search for love. What causes this? The answers might surprise youhttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.orgHelen does a top 10 of weird sexTroy goes to great length about the original bad girl:Lillithand Brentlee sees a chokeslamming pastor...

    What's with Incels part 2 with Prof Edwin Hodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 127:57


    UVic professor Edwin Hodge returns to continue our exploration of the Incel phenomena and the whole manosphere. Is this male positive movement really a movement for male supremacy? Let's find out...Helen does a top 10 of weird names because it's her birthdayTroy explores Easter Island and BrentLee ridicules the transformed wife....

    Understanding Statistics with Matt Berkowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 105:46


    The crew welcomes Matt Berkowitz who guides us in a world understanding stats. They say the numbers don't lie, but can we manipulate them? Let's get a good lesson from Matt.Follow Matt's YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/user/ScienceLiteracy/videosHelen does a top 10 of weird Easter ritualsTroy does another weird and wacky story about Jesus kicking ass in helland Brently talks about the hypocrisy of Lauren Bobert

    Talikng trans people with Kara Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 120:53


    ACA and RFR member Kara Griffin stops by the valley to talk about the current plight of the LGBTQ community. Why is this happening? What can we do to help? Listen in to find outHelen talks about the top 10 weird drinksTroy gives us a quiz about St-patrickand Brently talks about Praeger U and Charlie Kirk's love for the bibleIf you are a canadian and want to sign the petition to grant assylum to foreign LGBTQ to canada, use this:https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-4268

    Project Blitz with Dr Clint Heacock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 106:35


    Dr Clint Heacock, host of the Mindshift podcast, drops by to join our crew and talk about what we think could be behind the ressurgence of christian dominionism in north america: project Blitzwhat's the end goal?how do we deal with it?blitzwatch.orgpoliticalresearch.orgDawn talks about a possible mysterious Godzilla eggTroy gives us anothe fascinating myth person St-Mary of Egyptand Brently talks about an African Jesus in need of police protection

    A History of Emotion with Dr Richard Firth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 110:08


    The crew welcomes Dr Richard Firth to discuss his book: A History of Emotionhttps://www.amazon.com/Human-History-Emotion-Built-World/dp/0316461318We dive into the complicated relationship humans have with their emotional sideHelen does a top 10 of strange phobiasDawn talks about a German theater director being sh***y with his criticBrently talks about the crazyness of CPAC

    The Phantom God with John C Wathey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 107:03


    Neuroscientist John C wathey returns to us to discuss his newest book: The Phantom God. We dive with John as to why people reky on their "feeling" of a divine source when it's quite apparent that the evidence doesn't support it.To support John: https://www.watheyresearch.comHelen does a top 10 of dangerous toysTroy does a deep dive into Pythagoras

    What's with Incels?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 118:06


    The crew welcomes back Professor Edwin Hodge of UVic to discuss the Incel phenomena. The sociologist starts to dive into the origins of the trend and its disturbing potential. This is part 1 of a deeper look into Incels.Helen does a top 10 of LGBTQ activistsDawn takes a look into bigger penises, yeah you read that rightand Brently talks about christians losing their sh*t yet again

    Richard Gilliver on LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 155:03


    host with many hats Richard Gilliver stops by the Valley to chat with us. He is bound to charm you with his soft voice and great maneurism. find out how he started down the path of non-belief and where he thinks it'll leadthe crew has more skit shenannigansHelen does a top 10 on loveTroy does a deep dive on the origins of valentine's day originsand Brently gives us the latest crazyness of christianity

    BONUS :Tom & Cecil part 2 ( Finally)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 47:34


    After cancelling due to illness, Tom & Cecil return to talk about their book The Grand Unified Theory of Bullshit. What prompted two podcasters to write about such a complex topic? Find out what our hilarious friends had to say about ithttps://www.dissonancepod.com

    Secular Rarity on LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 118:06


    Elliot, AKA Secular Rarity stops by the valley to chat with the crew. The charismatic host and volunteer for the ACA will charm you with his non-confrontational approach to conversation. Helen gives us a list of insane US lawsTroy goes off with an almost superhero saint in Fantastic Forgotten mythsDawn tries her hand at Things that make you go hmmm with gluten free waterBrently spills it on the supposed conspiracy to remove OAN

    Mandisa Thomas on LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 101:49


    Founder of Black Non-Believers, Mandisa Thomas joins us for a chat about the struggles and differences the average black American atheist. We explore the differences between our countries and deal deeper into a community often overlooked.https://blacknonbelievers.orgTroy talks about Ezra in another Fantastic Forgotten Mythand Brently shows us christian fearing kids raised by same sex parents

    Tom & Cecil part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 61:57


    This is part 1 of our usual show with our segments. Tom & Cecil had to cancel but we will bring them to you soon

    Pre-season show: Things Christians Say...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 103:05


    Well 2023 is upon us. We were supposed to do our regular show but COVID has infected one of us. So we are giving youbour reaction to what xtians say about stuff happening; and it ain't pretty...

    LATV Xmas Special 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 133:03


    The crew welcomes back BILL PETRO to talk about the origins of some of our xmas traditions, from the yule log to the colours of xmasHelen does a top 10 of annoying xmas songsTroy talks about forgotten xmas type charactersBrently talks about a pastor trying to repeal the 17th admendment

    Michael Wiseman vs the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 106:31


    The host of the Bible says What?! podcast stops by to talk about his experiences and favorite laughable versesHelen does a top 10 of weird traditionsTroy talks about how St-Nick was better than Jesusand Brently laughably laments poor Kirk Cameron

    The Q Anon issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 65:06


    Podcaster Courtney Heard joins us to talk about her show Q-DROPPED. She explores the stories of people who have loved ones that fall victim to the conspiracy culthttps://www.porthosmedia.net/qdropped

    LATV down under

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 55:41


    The crew is joined by Sherri D'Souza from Recovering From Religion Australia chapter and we discuss atheism Down Under. How is it different than in North America? What are the challenges? Put a shrimp on the BarBe and listen in...

    Things You Might Not Know About Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 59:24


    Bill Petro joins us to talk about the origins of this beloved holiday. What do we really know about the pagan and Celtic origins of a holiday that now glorifies our favorite monsters

    Sexual Norms Throughout History with Dr Darrel Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 66:57


    Dr Darrel ray returns to talk some more about sex but this time throughout history. What was the influence of culture on sexual norms? And we have a huge announcement for a bingo game fundraiser NOV 12th

    Misinformation and the Brain with Michael Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 47:24


    Therapist Michael Moore takes onto his field as we find out what is actually happening out there mentally in the age of misinformation. What are the effects? What can we expect to see?

    AAI vs the Free Thought Prophets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 59:28


    John & Seamus of the Free Thought Prophets join us to vent out their grievances against Atheist Alliance International; an international organization that is supposed to speak for free-thinkers on the international stage. What is going on there? Listen in and find outhttps://thefreethoughtprophet.com

    Shameless Sexuality with Janice Selbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 51:51


    Therapist Janice Selbie returns to the valley to talk about her next conference on Shameless Sexuality after purity culture in October. As usual we have a great time and you will toohttps://www.shamelesssexuality.org

    Street Epistemology with Anthony Magnabosco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 54:02


    master of discussion: Anthony Magnabosco joins us to discuss Street Epistemology; its benefits and applications. Where and when should we approach people to make them realize where the flaw in their reasoning is

    Did Any God Exist with David Fitzgerald

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 55:42


    Author and history writer David Fitzgerald takes us through his next book where he explores the origins of historical characters of mythology. Did any of them actually exist? Find out

    Talking Narcissism with Dr Will Hamby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 83:13


    Dr Will Hamby from the Secular Therapy Project joins us to talk about what we suspect might be a trend: NARCISSISMWe hear many talking about it, seems everybody is one but what is the reality on the subject? The good Doctor will let us knowIf you need help in your own fight with mental health and are looking for therapy, contact the Recovery from Religion peoplehttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.org

    Talking Roe v Wade with Helen Greene of RFR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 63:56


    Recovery from Religion (RFR) sends us Helen Greene to discuss their plan of action to help victims of the unfortunate decision by SCOTUSMatt Lund joins us as welllinks to join the fight with RFR:https://www.recoveringfromreligion.orghttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resourceshttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrxhttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/podcast

    Talking LGBTQ with Dr Veronica Drantz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 49:26


    Dr Veronica Drantz stops by to teach us the science and settle once and for all why we know that they are not faking it and are not what the religious right thinks they are. They are our brothers and sisters; let the science speak for itselfDr Drantz's blog: drdrantz-sciencesexuality.blogspot.com

    Untold Stories of a Paramedic with Luciano Nisi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 53:53


    Ex paramedic Luciano Nisi talks about his book and the fight paramedics encounter every day on the job. They are on the frontlines yet we barely pay them. Find out what a man who has been there thinks about it

    Comedy in Politics with Eli Bosnick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 51:10


    Funny man Eli Bosnick from the Puzzle in a Thunderstorm group joins us to discuss the use of comedy and laughter in politics. Have we lost our sense of humour? Has comedy gone too far? Or is this about free speech? Listen in and find out

    Courage The Dave Warnock Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 51:42


    Dave Warnock, ex evangelical, diagnosed with ALS talks to us about his facing death and his drive to reduce our fear of death. His story is one of courage and he is an example to followsupport him at https://daveoutloud.org

    Has wokeness Gone Too Far with Valerie Tarico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 59:34


    Author & Psychologist Valerie Tarico comes to explain "Wokeness" to us and the possible ramifications and origins of the trend. Is it helping us as a society? You decideFollow Valerie at https://valerietarico.com

    Talking Science with Dr Ben Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 90:00


    Dr Ben Davis joins us once more to explain the basic science to the masses. What should everybody really know about math, physics, chemistry and biology. Join us and our favorite nuclear physicist

    Christianity Made Me Talk Like an IDIOT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 53:26


    The Legendary SETH ANDREWS joins us to discuss his latest book: Christianity made me talk like an IDIOT and a variety of other subjects. You cannot help but love the host of the thinking atheist podcast, his voice and especially his straight to the point thoughts are what makes him so popularhttps://www.thethinkingatheist.com

    A Christian and an Atheist on LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 66:26


    Kevin & Christine are joined by the hosts of "The Christian and the Atheist podcast"; Aubrie & Kathleen. They take us through what makes them tick so uniquelyhere is their bio:The Christian and the Atheist Podcast is like no podcast you've ever heard before. It's where friendship and different spiritual beliefs collide. Our goal is to show that even though we have different views we can still come together and create space for all people.Kathleen is a passionate and charismatic co-host of The Christian and The Atheist Podcast. She prides herself on being strong-willed, but willing to learn. As an Ex-Mormon turned Atheist, she has a unique perspective on religion, spirituality, and magic underwear.When she's not podcasting, she spends her time with her husband and three daughters, stress-bakes all manner of treats, and stuffs her brain with all things Harry Potter and true crime.Aubrie is a welcoming personality that accepts people as they are. She's also a flamboyant and warm-hearted co-host on The Christian and the Atheist Podcast. She's inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the passion of future generations. When she's not serving in her church you can find her planning game nights with close friends and family. Her obsessions include but aren't limited to, her husband, 3 kids, hot sauce, and Grey's Anatomy.

    Indigenous Dedications Face the Pontiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 81:34


    We interview Pixie Wells, a First Nation representative who went to Rome along with a delegation to get an apology from the head of the catholic church. Will this bring peace to the residential school scandal? Listen in to her testimony for her people*WARNING this may be troublesome for listeners, if this subject is sensitive for you, reach out to their hotline at 1800.721.0066 in Canada

    We Have a NEW Co-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 58:02


    We sadly mark the departure of Sabrina, thank her and wish her well. Enter CHRISTINE, the new co-host up to a good start, get her feet wet. Let's find out what makes her tick

    American Atheist President Nick Fish takes a LATV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 100:27


    American Atheist President Nick Fish joins the crew and brings light on the very important work done by the organisation. Find out what drives him and let's help him on his mission.americanatheist.orgBenjamin talks about zombie pigsHertzy laughs at oligarchs losing their yachtsand Brently re-visits a crazy pastor justifying the war on Ukraine

    Exploring Mormon History with David Fitzgerald

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 116:02


    Our returning champion David Fitzgerald returns to explain to us Rubes how Mormonism began. It's a convoluted story about a conman and his quest for riches.find David on his page DavidFitzgerald.orgSabrina does a top 10 on UkraineHertzy talks about bigot Nick Fuentesand Brently has a crazy christian who thinks football exposes electoral fraud

    Ian Harris takes a Left at the Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 98:23


    Comedian Ian Harris stops by and joins the crew to explain his drive to use comedy to generate discussion on various topics like atheism and religion. https://www.ianharriscomedian.com/Benjamin talks about volunteers going to jail in SwitzerlandHertzy talks about bad cops hurting non threatening peopleBrently talks about how according to fraudsters, debunking so called prophets is cancel culture and demonicand the disembodied voice of Sabrina joins us

    Godless Moms and Religious Trauma with Janice Selbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 96:20


    Janice Selbie returns to talk about her Godless Moms show and the Conference on religious trauma (CORT 2022) and well on her upcoming conference on sexuality in October. Janice has been busy but she takes the time to explore reasons that cause religious trauma and what the scientific community is doing to fight this phenomenawww.religioustraumaconference.orglook up Janice om Twitterlisteners get $20 off by using promo code Podcast20Sabrina gives us a top 10 of valentines suggestionsBenjamin talks about a security guard vandalizing artHertzey talks about idiots trying to help the freedumb convoy in Canadaand Brently talks about a bold politician's move to grift the religious right

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