Filipino Freethinkers Podcast

Hello, Humanists! – Season 2 – Episode 1 – Indonesia – Yerry

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:06:05 +0000

Yerry talks about the challenge of religious conservatism in Indonesia and some efforts to raise awareness to address the issue.

Hello, Humanists! – Episode 7 – Seoul Atheists

Filipino Freethinkers — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:39:07 +0000

Seock Hyun talks about leaving religion, how life has changed for him. And how he will raise his future children in a mixed-belief family.

Hello, Humanists! – Episode 6 – Seoul Pro-Choice Advocates

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:02:15 +0000

Na Young and Dr. Yoon tell us the journey to getting the ban on abortion declared unconstitutional in South Korea and what role religion plays in society.

Hello, Humanists! – Episode 5 – Seoul Improv

Filipino Freethinkers — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:00:59 +0000

Hellena and Hailey discuss living in a non-religious country like South Korea, their different birth date assignment, and how proselytizers are seen.

Hello, Humanists! – Episode 4 – Bangladesh (Rezwan)

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:00:50 +0000

Rezwan tells us about blogging and the Bangladesh Bloggers and the persecution of atheists in Bangladesh and what motivates him to keep writing.

Hello, Humanists! – Episode 3 – Bangladesh

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:00:46 +0000

S M Shaikat talks about humanism and human rights in Bangladesh, how religion is used to oppress people, and his unique way of countering it.

Hello, Humanists! – Episode 2 – Indian Feminists

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 14:16:06 +0000

Surabhi and Janice talk about how India was once a secular country, but is now challenged by how the lines of religion and state are blurred.

Hello, Humanists! – Episode 1 – SOCH Nepal

Filipino Freethinkers — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:06:41 +0000

Featuring humanists from SOCH Nepal, we discuss the problems of politicking and radicalism. Red also asks about raising humanist families. Hello, Humanists! is brought to you by Filipino Freethinkers and Humanists International. For more information on Society for Humanism (SOCH) Nepal, visit their website: http://sochnepal.org/

FF Podcast 106 (Audio): Flores de los Alleged Criminals

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 30 May 2016 12:29:33 +0000

We talk about the suspected criminals paraded around in Batangas. We also discuss the basic right to due process and why it's necessary for a functioning society.

Flores de los Alleged Criminals | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 30 May 2016 02:51:43 +0000

This week we talk about the suspected criminals paraded around in Batangas. We talk about the basic right to due process and why it's necessary for a functioning society.

FF Podcast 105 (Audio): Sex Workers in the Philippines

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 May 2016 15:42:17 +0000

This week, researcher Sharmila Parmanand joins us. We talk about sex workers and their strange position in Philippine society as both "victims" and "criminals" in the eyes of the law.

Sex Workers in the Philippines | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 May 2016 00:23:07 +0000

This week, researcher Sharmila Parmanand joins us. We talk about sex workers and their strange position in Philippine society as both "victims" and "criminals" in the eyes of the law.

FF Podcast 104 (Audio): 2016 Elections Post-Mortem

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 15 May 2016 07:19:19 +0000

This week, we talk about the results of the elections. We discuss "moving on" and the next steps for the Philippines during the new presidency.

2016 Elections Post-Mortem | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 15 May 2016 00:24:06 +0000

This week, we talk about the results of the elections. We discuss "moving on" and the next steps for the Philippines during the new presidency.

FF Podcast 103 (Audio): Candidate Duterte and the New President Syndrome

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 08 May 2016 06:30:26 +0000

This episode of the Filipino Freethinkiers Audio Podcast is the last of our election series. Here, we talk about Candidate Rodrigo Duterte. We lay it all out in this final episode before the elections. We also talk about the New President Syndrome and why participating in politics doesn't end on election day.

Candidate Duterte and the New President Syndrome | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 08 May 2016 06:02:45 +0000

This week, we wrap up our election series with Candidate Rodrigo Duterte. We lay it all out in this final episode before the elections. We also talk about the New President Syndrome and why participating in politics doesn't end on election day.

FF Podcast 102 (Audio): Candidate Poe and Strategic Voting

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 05:40:00 +0000

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Grace Poe. We talk about whether her inexperience is an asset or a problem. We also talk about voting strategically.

Candidate Poe and Strategic Voting | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 01:52:01 +0000

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Grace Poe. We talk about whether her inexperience is an asset or a problem. We also talk about voting strategically.

FF Podcast 101 (Audio): Candidate Roxas and Whether Voting Changes Anything

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 04:08:54 +0000

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Candidate Mar Roxas. We discuss whether Mar of the same is better and whether voting even changes anything.

Candidate Roxas and Whether Voting Changes Anything | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 02:02:01 +0000

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Candidate Mar Roxas. We discuss whether Mar of the same is better and whether voting even changes anything.

FF Podcast 100 (Audio): Candidate Binay and the Social Media Echo Chamber

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:00:31 +0000

This week, we continue our series on presidential candidates with Candidate Jejomar Binay. We talk about what we learned during our interview with him. We also discuss whether social media accurately portrays the national sentiment towards politics.

Candidate Binay and the Social Media Echo Chamber | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:41:09 +0000

FF Podcast 099 (Audio): Candidate Santiago and the Duty to Vote

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 04:00:49 +0000

This week, we are starting a series on each presidential candidate, leading up to the May 9 elections. We start with Miriam Defensor-Santiago. We talk about her campaign and whether or not we have the duty to vote at all.

Candidate Santiago and the Duty to Vote | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 01:40:11 +0000

FF Podcast 098 (Audio): The Climate is Changing! Is it Ethical to Have Kids?

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:25:55 +0000

This week, we talk about climate change and the environmental impact of having more children. We also discuss the stigma against women who choose to be child-free.

The Climate is Changing! Is it Ethical to Have Kids? | FF Podcast

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 01:15:25 +0000

This week, we talk about climate change and the environmental impact of having more children. We also discuss the stigma against women who choose to be child-free.

FF Podcast 75 (Audio): Eavesdropping on Amigas

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 04:13:57 +0000

This week, we talk about the so-called amigas and eavesdropping in the age of social media. We discuss the ethics of publicizing private conversations and the meaning of privacy.

FF Podcast 75: Eavesdropping on Amigas

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 03:44:50 +0000

This week, we talk about the so-called amigas and eavesdropping in the age of social media. We discuss the ethics of publicizing private conversations and the meaning of privacy.

FF Podcast 74 (Audio): Caitlyn Jenner and Irish Equality

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 13:01:59 +0000

This week, we talk about Caitlyn Jenner coming out as a transgender woman. We also talk about the recent Irish referendum that legalized marriage equality. We discuss how a similar referendum would fare in the Philippines.

FF Podcast 74: Caitlyn Jenner and Irish Equality

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:28:54 +0000

FF Podcast 73 (Audio): Sexism and Tony Meloto’s GK

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 30 May 2015 05:03:27 +0000

This week, we talk about Tony Meloto's controversial speech in Hawaii where he suggested that Filipinas should have babies with white men for the benefit of the country. We also talk about the apparent cult of personality built around Tony Meloto and Gawad Kalinga.

FF Podcast 73: Sexism and Tony Meloto’s GK

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 29 May 2015 23:37:03 +0000

FF Podcast 72 (Audio): Trigger Warnings

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 23 May 2015 04:00:16 +0000

This week, we talk about trigger warnings for rape and other topics in fiction. We discuss which topics should have trigger warnings and whether they should exist at all.

FF Podcast 72: Trigger Warnings

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 23 May 2015 01:00:00 +0000

This week, we talk about trigger warnings for rape and other topics in fiction. We discuss which topics should have trigger warnings and whether they should exist at all.

FF Podcast 71 (Audio): Dad Bods and Double Standards

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 16 May 2015 04:12:14 +0000

This week, we talk about dad bods, ideal body types, and double standards between men and women.

FF Podcast 71: Dad Bods and Double Standards

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 16 May 2015 00:50:25 +0000

This week, we talk about dad bods, ideal body types, and double standards between men and women.

FF Podcast 70 (Audio): Mary Jane Veloso and the Death Penalty

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 09 May 2015 05:00:09 +0000

This week, we talk about Mary Jane Veloso, who is currently on death row after being convicted of smuggling drugs in Indonesia.

FF Podcast 70: Mary Jane Veloso and the Death Penalty

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 09 May 2015 04:19:44 +0000

This week, we talk about Mary Jane Veloso, who is currently on death row after being convicted of smuggling drugs in Indonesia.

FF Podcast 69 (Audio): Lee Kuan Yew and Duterte

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 02 May 2015 15:45:57 +0000

This week, we talk about the late Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew. We discuss comparisons between him and Davao's Rodrigo Duterte, as well as the popularity of benevolent dictatorships.

FF Podcast 69: Lee Kuan Yew and Duterte

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 01 May 2015 23:20:00 +0000

This week, we talk about the late Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew. We discuss comparisons between him and Davao's Rodrigo Duterte, as well as the popularity of benevolent dictatorships.

FF Podcast 68 (Audio): Is the Internet Killing Religion?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 05:00:13 +0000

This week we talk about a study that observes declining religiosity coinciding with increased Internet use.

FF Podcast 68: Is the Internet Killing Religion?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 03:30:13 +0000

This week we talk about a study that observes declining religiosity coinciding with increased Internet use.

FF Podcast 67 (Audio): Freedom to Discriminate?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 05:31:42 +0000

This week we talk about an Indiana state law that has effectively allowed discriminating against anyone for religious reasons.

FF Podcast 67: Freedom to Discriminate?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 03:30:50 +0000

This week we talk about an Indiana state law that has effectively allowed discriminating against anyone for religious reasons.

FF Podcast 66 (Audio): Hens and Gender-Neutral Pronouns

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 04:30:31 +0000

What is a "hen"? Sweden has added a gender-neutral pronoun to their language. We talk about this and whether measures like this impacts gender equality in culture and society.

FF Podcast 66: Hens and Gender-Neutral Pronouns

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 03:20:59 +0000

Sweden is adding the pronoun "hen" to their dictionaries. This week we talk about Sweden and gender-sensitive language.

FF Podcast 65 (Audio): Decriminalizing Adultery

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 04:30:37 +0000

In the Philippines, adultery is a crime. This week, we discuss adultery and what reforms have been suggested.

FF Podcast 65: Decriminalizing Adultery

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 02:59:49 +0000

The Philippines has strange laws about adultery. This week, we discuss adultery and what reforms have been suggested.

FF Podcast 64 (Audio): Google Ranks Truthiness

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:30:28 +0000

Alternative medicine practitioners and conservatives are worried — Google is coming out with an algorithm that ranks truthfulness in articles.

FF Podcast 64: Google Ranks Truthiness

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 03:30:33 +0000

Google is coming out with an algorithm that ranks truthfulness in articles, worrying some alt-med practitioners and conservatives.

FF Podcast 63 (Audio): Paint Their Hands Black?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:30:26 +0000

Is it censorship if the creator the advertisement itself blacks out part of the image? This week, we talk about the Bench billboard that showed a “sanitized” image of a gay couple holding hands. You may also download the podcast file here.

FF Podcast 63: Paint Their Hands Black?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:48:10 +0000

This week, we talk about the Bench billboard that showed a gay couple holding hands and how it was censored.

FF Podcast 62 (Audio): Tax for Obese Kids?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 05:00:11 +0000

In Puerto Rico, lawmakers have proposed a bill that would fine parents of obese kids. We talk about that and also about fat shaming and better incentives for healthy eating.

FF Podcast 62: Tax for Obese Kids?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 03:30:16 +0000

This week, we talk about a proposed bill in Puerto Rico that would fine parents of obese kids. We also talk about fat shaming and better incentives for healthy eating.

FF Podcast 61 (Audio): Don’t Criticize the Pope!

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 04:30:35 +0000

Pope Summer Slam parody! We'll discuss that in this episode. Then, we talk about whether Filipinos respect the right to free speech in this country.

FF Podcast 61: Don’t Criticize the Pope!

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 03:30:39 +0000

This week, we talk about an incident involving a Pope Summer Slam parody. Then, we talk about whether Filipinos respect the right to free speech in this country.

FF Podcast 60 (Audio): Pope’s Coming! Look Busy!

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 04:00:45 +0000

This week, we talk about the visit of Pope Francis. We also discuss some of the child rape cases Pope Francis was involved with during his time as a cardinal in Argentina.

FF Podcast 60: Pope’s Coming! Look Busy!

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:30:04 +0000

This week, we talk about the visit of Pope Francis. We also discuss some of the child rape cases Pope Francis was involved with during his time as a cardinal in Argentina.

FF Podcast 59 (Audio): UK Bans Kink Porn

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:00:55 +0000

This week we talk about the United Kingdom's plans to ban kinky porn, including but not limited to displays of female ejaculation and face-sitting. We also discuss some BDSM basics with an honest-to-goodness BDSM practitioner.

FF Podcast 59: UK Bans Kink Porn

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 03:30:03 +0000

FF Podcast 58 (Audio): That Abstinence Video

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:36:46 +0000

Are you a bobo boy or a gaga girl? This week, we talk about the Department of Health's abstinence dance video.

FF Podcast 58: That Abstinence Video

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:30:42 +0000

Are you a bobo boy or a gaga girl? This week, we talk about the Department of Health's abstinence dance video.

FF Podcast 57 (Audio): Three Questions That Predict Atheism

Filipino Freethinkers — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 03:00:27 +0000

This week, we discuss three questions that supposedly predict whether you are an atheist. We talk about analytic thinking and whether atheists are smarter than believers.

FF Podcast 57: Three Questions That Predict Atheism

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 03:30:22 +0000

This week, we discuss three questions that supposedly predict whether you are an atheist. We talk about analytic thinking and whether atheists are smarter than believers.

FF Podcast 56 (Audio): Is Space a Waste of Time?

Filipino Freethinkers — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:00:46 +0000

What's the value of space exploration? Nakakain ba ang satellite? This week, we talk science -- the Rosetta spacecraft, comets, and what all these mean for us. We also have a spoiler-free chat about Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.

FF Podcast 56: Is Space a Waste of Time?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 03:30:45 +0000

Nakakain ba ang satellite? This week, we talk about the Rosetta spacecraft and the value of space exploration. We also have a spoiler-free chat about Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.

FF Podcast 55 (Audio): Christian Bale Says Moses Was a Barbarian

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:30:43 +0000

There's a new bible story film adaptation. Will you see it? This week, we talk about Christian Bale calling Moses, his character in Exodus: Gods and Kings, a schizophrenic and a barbarian.

FF Podcast 55: Christian Bale Says Moses Was a Barbarian

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 03:10:11 +0000

Are you going to watch Moses on the big screen? This week, we talk about Christian Bale calling Moses, his character in Exodus: Gods and Kings, a schizophrenic and a barbarian.

FF Podcast 54 (Audio): Jennifer Laude was a Woman

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 05:00:06 +0000

Podcast host Red Tani is joined by sociologist Nicole Curato to discuss Jennifer Laude, her murder, and her identity as a woman.

FF Podcast 54: Jennifer Laude was a Woman

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:01:20 +0000

This week, sociologist Nicole Curato joins us to discuss Jennifer Laude, her murder, and her identity as a woman.

FF Podcast 53 (Audio): Is the Church More LGBT-Friendly Now?

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 02:00:14 +0000

The Catholic Church recently held a synod and discussed how they treat LGBT members. This week, we talk about whether it's all PR or if there has been real change.

FF Podcast 53: Is the Church More LGBT-Friendly Now?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:00:10 +0000

The Catholic Church recently held a synod and discussed how they treat LGBT members. This week, we talk about whether it's all PR or if there has been real change.

FF Podcast 52 (Audio): Sam Harris vs Ben Affleck on Islam

Filipino Freethinkers — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 03:00:07 +0000

Ben Affleck faced off Sam Harris in a discussion about Islam and prejudice in Bill Maher's talk show. How is Islam related to extremism? This week, we talk about criticism of Islam and how liberals tend to discuss Islam.

FF Podcast 52: Sam Harris vs Ben Affleck on Islam

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 03:00:52 +0000

How is Islam related to extremism? This week, we talk about criticism of Islam and how liberals tend to discuss Islam.

FF Podcast 51 (Audio): Ban Private Cars to Improve Traffic?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 03:00:53 +0000

Did you just waste another evening on Metro Manila traffic? This week we talk about a proposal to ban private cars on EDSA. We discuss why the Philippines has consistently failed to address a problem that costs the country billions of dollars in lost productivity.

FF Podcast 51: Ban Private Cars to Improve Traffic?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 03:00:31 +0000

FF Podcast 50 (Audio): Duterte, Abad, and Vigilante Justice

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:00:56 +0000

What is the appeal of authoritarians? This week, we talk about Rodrigo Duterte threatening to kill the instigator of his presidential campaign and why authoritarians have such great appeal to Filipinos. We also talk about vigilante justice and Budget Secretary Florencio Abad being pelted with objects by UP students.

FF Podcast 50: Duterte, Abad, and Vigilante Justice

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 03:00:42 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio) 49: I’m an Atheist Pero Respeto Naman, Guys

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:00:01 +0000

This week, we talk about the Pennsylvania kid who is facing two years in prison for simulating oral sex with a Jesus statue.

FF Podcast 49: I’m an Atheist Pero Respeto Naman, Guys

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 03:00:49 +0000

This week, we talk about the Pennsylvania kid who is facing two years in prison for simulating oral sex with a Jesus statue.

FF Podcast (Audio) 48: Ethics and Celebrity Nudes

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:15:59 +0000

This week, we talk about the recent celebrity nude leaks and the so-called "Fappening."

FF Podcast 48: Ethics and Celebrity Nudes

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 03:51:17 +0000

This week, we talk about the recent celebrity nude leaks and the so-called "Fappening."

FF Podcast (Audio): Michael Shermer (Conversations for a Cause)

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 04:00:26 +0000

This week, we talk with author and founder of The Skeptics Society, Michael Shermer. We discuss whether God is dying, atheism vs skepticism, and why smart people believe in strange things.

A Conversation with Michael Shermer

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 03:00:57 +0000

This week, we talk with author and founder of The Skeptics Society, Michael Shermer. We discuss whether God is dying, atheism vs skepticism, and why smart people believe in strange things.

FF Podcast (Audio) 47: Secular DepEd, Catholic Bullies, and Ramon Bautista

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 04:00:29 +0000

In this week's jam-packed episode, we talk about the Philippine government, for once, respecting secularism by removing "God-loving" from the Department of Education vision statement. Then, we talk about Pro-Life Philippines President Eric Manalang and his homophobic and violent comments against Carlos Celdran. We also talk a bit about Ramon Bautista and his being declared persona non grata by the Davao City local government.

FF Podcast 47: Secular DepEd, Catholic Bullies, and Ramon Bautista

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 03:00:19 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio) 46: Depression

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:00:48 +0000

This week, we talk about Robin Williams, his death, and the general public reaction to suicides.

FF Podcast 46: Depression

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 02:00:36 +0000

This week, we talk about Robin Williams, his death, and the general public reaction to suicides.

FF Podcast (Audio): Dan Barker (Conversations for a Cause)

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 04:00:26 +0000

This week, we talk with Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. We ask him about being a former pastor, about secularism, what he thinks about Pope Francis, and about being a secular musician.

Conversations for a Cause is a series of interviews with celebrity freethinkers, part of an online donation drive to support ongoing Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) relief and rehabilitation efforts.

A Conversation with Dan Barker

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:03:55 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio): Darrel Ray (Conversations for a Cause)

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 04:00:33 +0000

Conversations for a Cause is a series of interviews with celebrity freethinkers, part of an online donation drive to support ongoing Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) relief and rehabilitation efforts.

This week, we talk with Darrel Ray, psychologist and author of Sex & God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality. We discuss polyamory, how religions use guilt, and curing the "God Virus."

Darrel Ray is also the founder of Recovering from Religion.

A Conversation with Darrel Ray

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 03:00:49 +0000

This week, we talk with Darrel Ray, psychologist and author of Sex & God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality. We discuss polyamory, how religions use guilt, and curing the "God Virus."

FF Podcast (Audio) 45: Do Selfies Cause Demonic Possession?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 04:00:19 +0000

This week, we talk about the children from San Fernando, La Union, who were supposedly possessed by demons after taking selfies under a plum tree.

FF Podcast 45: Do Selfies Cause Demonic Possession?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 01:25:48 +0000

This week, we talk about the children from San Fernando, La Union, who were supposedly possessed by demons after taking selfies under a plum tree.

FF Podcast (Audio): Dan Ariely (Conversations for a Cause)

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 05:00:09 +0000

Conversations for a Cause is a series of interviews with celebrity freethinkers, part of an online donation drive to support ongoing Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) relief and rehabilitation efforts.

This week, we talk with Dan Ariely, psychologist/behavioral economist and the author of Predictably Irrational. We ask him about attractiveness, cheating, and the value of human irrationality.

A Conversation with Dan Ariely

Filipino Freethinkers — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 04:22:17 +0000

This week, we talk with Dan Ariely, psychologist/behavioral economist and the author of Predictably Irrational. We ask him about attractiveness, cheating, and the value of human irrationality.

FF Podcast (Audio) 44: Priest Humiliates Unwed Mother

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:00:11 +0000

This week, we talk about the priest who humiliated an unwed mother during the baptism of her child.

FF Podcast 44: Priest Humiliates Unwed Mother

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:52:48 +0000

This week, we talk about the priest who humiliated an unwed mother during the baptism of her child.

FF Podcast (Audio) 43: Should Progressive Catholics Leave the Church?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 04:00:46 +0000

This week, we talk about the Vatican report that said that a majority of Catholics disagree with the Church's teachings on sex. We talk about whether dissenting Catholics should just leave the Roman Catholic Church.

FF Podcast 43: Should Progressive Catholics Leave the Church?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 03:00:02 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio) 42: Should Politicians Suffer in Jail?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 04:00:40 +0000

This week, we talk about politicians charged with plunder and whether they deserve their special treatment.

FF Podcast 42: Should Politicians Suffer in Jail?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 03:00:21 +0000

This week, we talk about politicians charged with plunder and whether they deserve their special treatment.

FF Podcast (Audio) 41: Alex Gonzaga and Anti-Atheist Bigotry

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 04:00:38 +0000

This week, we talk about Alex Gonzaga and her prejudiced rant on Pinoy Big Brother about atheists.

FF Podcast 41: Alex Gonzaga and Anti-Atheist Bigotry

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 03:00:21 +0000

This week, we talk about Alex Gonzaga and her prejudiced rant on Pinoy Big Brother about atheists.

FF Podcast (Audio) 40: Should We Still Teach Tagalog?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 04:00:45 +0000

This week we talk about the Commission on Higher Education's decision to remove mandatory Filipino language classes in college.

FF Podcast 40: Should We Still Teach Tagalog?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:00:07 +0000

This week we talk about the Commission on Higher Education's decision to remove mandatory Filipino language classes in college.

FF Podcast (Audio) 39: Should Church Officials Return the Napoles Money?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 31 May 2014 05:00:02 +0000

This week, we talk about Father Ramirez, who allegedly received millions in stolen taxpayer money via Janet Lim-Napoles. Church officials, including Cardinal Tagle, have now come out in defense of the priest.

FF Podcast 39: Should Church Officials Return the Napoles Money?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 31 May 2014 04:21:19 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio) 38: Filming an Abortion

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 17 May 2014 04:00:52 +0000

This week, we talk about Emily Letts, an abortion counselor who filmed her own abortion and posted it online.

FF Podcast 38: Filming an Abortion

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 17 May 2014 03:00:47 +0000

This week, we talk about Emily Letts, an abortion counselor who filmed her own abortion and posted it online.

FF Podcast (Audio) 37: Would You Marry a Computer?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 10 May 2014 04:00:34 +0000

This week, we talk about a man who is protesting against marriage equality by trying to marry his porn-infested computer.

FF Podcast 37: Would You Marry a Computer?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 10 May 2014 03:00:44 +0000

This week, we talk about a man who is protesting against marriage equality by trying to marry his porn-infested computer.

FF Podcast (Audio) 36: Watching Your Words

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 05:00:04 +0000

This week, we talk with Carlos Celdran about an encounter with the anti-RH and about watching your language around children.

FF Podcast 36: Watching Your Words

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 04:12:06 +0000

This week, we talk with Carlos Celdran about an encounter with the anti-RH and about watching your language around children.

In Baguio for RH Verdict

Filipino Freethinkers — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 03:00:02 +0000

We went to Baguio last April 7 for the Supreme Court's decision on the Reproductive Health Law. Here's how it turned out.

FF Podcast (Audio) 35: Criteria for Beauty

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 04:00:07 +0000

This week we talk about the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 beauty pageant, the criteria used to judge the contestants, and beauty in general.

FF Podcast 35: Criteria for Beauty

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 03:00:46 +0000

This week we talk about the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 beauty pageant, the criteria used to judge the contestants, and beauty in general.

FF Podcast (Audio) 34: Habeas Corpuz and What Parents Can Do to Kids

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:00:04 +0000

This week, we talk about the odd names Filipino parents give to their kids. Then, we discuss what sorts of things parents should not do to their kids.

FF Podcast 34: Habeas Corpuz and What Parents Can Do to Kids

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 03:00:52 +0000

This week, we talk about the odd names Filipino parents give to their kids. Then, we discuss what sorts of things parents should not do to their kids.

FF Podcast (Audio) 33: Kissing Strangers

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 04:00:47 +0000

This week we talk about a viral video where strangers kiss for the first time. What are the Filipino taboos around intimacy?

FF Podcast 33: Kissing Strangers

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 03:00:10 +0000

This week we talk about a viral video where strangers kiss for the first time. What are the Filipino taboos around intimacy?

FF Podcast (Audio) 32: Flesh-Eating Disease in the Philippines?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 05:00:07 +0000

This week, we talk about the story propagated by ABS-CBN's Bandila program regarding a supposed mysterious flesh-eating disease engulfing Pangasinan.

FF Podcast 32: Flesh-Eating Disease in the Philippines?

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 04:00:12 +0000

This week, we talk about the story propagated by ABS-CBN's Bandila program regarding a supposed mysterious flesh-eating disease engulfing Pangasinan.

FF Podcast (Audio) 31: Cybercrime!

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 04:00:12 +0000

This week, we talk with Marnie Tonson, one of the petitioners against the Cybercrime Law that was recently upheld in parts by the Supreme Court. We talk about some of the common misconceptions about the law.

FF Podcast 31: Cybercrime!

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:00:58 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio): James Randi (Conversations for a Cause)

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 05:00:21 +0000

Conversations for a Cause returns with an interview with The Amazing Randi. We ask him about The Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge and his experiences in testing fantastic claims by people who call themselves psychic.

A Conversation with James Randi

Filipino Freethinkers — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 04:00:08 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio) 30: GMA-Bishop Anti-RH Alliance in Supreme Court

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 04:00:12 +0000

This week, we talk about suspicious links between former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Catholic Church hierarchy, and certain Supreme Court Justices, regarding the RH Law now facing the highest court in the land.

FF Podcast 30: GMA-Bishop Anti-RH Alliance in Supreme Court

Filipino Freethinkers — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 03:00:00 +0000

FF Podcast (Audio): DJ Grothe of JREF (Conversations for a Cause)

Filipino Freethinkers — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:00:42 +0000

This week, we talk with DJ Grothe, President of the James Randi Educational Foundation. We discuss freethought, scientific skepticism, and social justice activism.