Here's a minisode about why Flat Earthers really get Brian's goat and another reason why we know science works. 

New Artwork! Thanks Justin Cornell! Lawrence Krauss The Buzzfeed Article His Response Women in Atheism Mandisa Thomas Greta Christina Cara Santa Maria Tracie Harris Carrie Poppy Gretta Vosper The Gaytheist Manifesto Anita Sarkeesian -------------------------- Secular Women Work Conference

Read/Watch/Listen Thor: Ragnarok Free Fire Stranger Things 2, Manhunt: Unabomber, Punisher, The Good Place on Netflix The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino If on a Winter's Night a Traveler for Calvino beginners New Doctor and Mork from Ork   Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald JK Rowling on the casting of Johnny Depp Incredibles 2

  In this episode, Brian and Meredith talk about how the Left screwed up, and how we can do better. Read/Watch/Listen Women of NASA minifig set Rogue Trooper Redux Watch Mindhunter on Netflix! Citing our Sources Crash Course: “Political Ideology” The Establishment: “Hillary Clinton is Neither a Saint Nor a Demoness” The Huffington Post: “Compassionate Listening” NY Times: “Stop Shaming Trump Supporters” The Truth About Trump’ via YouTube Tony Stubblebine via Medium Rolling Stone article (which distracted Meredith, with stories of Jello Biafra) Like us? Support us on Patreon!

Brian saw Thor: Ragnarok and wants to talk about it. Sources:  Marvel Cinematic Universe on Wikipedia "Should It Matter if Thor: Ragnarok Passes the Bechdel Test" from The Mary Sue You can support us at patreon.com/seculargeeks

Brian Recommends: Pseudopod Betrayal at the House on the Hill Stranger Things Trick 'r Treat   Meredith Recommends: That ‘Cthulhu Game’ is actually called ‘Arkham Horror’ A game I haven’t played in ages: Munchkin Bites (a spookier version of Munchkin!) Practical Magic (has Sandra Bullock, does not actually have Benjamin Bratt) Romanian Witches Buzzfeed Costume Picker (I actually calculated ours wrong, because who in this world reads the instructions? So Brian should go as a Drunk Clown and I should go as a Enchanted Kitty - way less interesting combos…)   Halloween Songs/Playlists “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah” by Tracy Jordan (30 Rock) “The Shankhill Butchers” by the Decemberists Brian’s Ultimate Halloween Party Playlist (Youtube) (Google Play Music) Pumpkin Job (aka Pumpkin Gob, aka Pumpkin Crockpot Pudding) 1 can (16 oz) pumpkin 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt) 2 tsp vanilla 1 can sweetened condensed (or 1 can evaporated milk + 3/4 cup sugar) 1/2 cup bisquick (or other baking mix) 2 T butter (melted and let cool off for a moment) 2 Eggs (beaten) Mix all together, transfer to greased/lined crock. Crockpot: 6-8 hr low / 3-4 high Oven: 350 - 45 min Meredith's notes: I reduce the amount of sugar in mine and it's still sweet (esp from cooking for so long) but maybe healthier - warmed up a little, this makes excellent leftovers for breakfast

Content warning: a portion of this episode deals with issues around sexual assault and/or harassment in the workplace. Brian and Meredith have a big, in-depth talk about what it means when your heroes turn out to be less perfect than you thought. What we’re recommending: Previously on Arrested Development Recurring Developments Redskirts Be the Match Citing our sources Call-out Culture: “Your Fave Is Problematic” -The Mary Sue “The Destructiveness of Call-out Culture on Campus” -The Atlantic “Call-out Culture Isn’t Toxic. You Are.” -Medium   Joss Whedon: Kai Cole’s original letter “What Joss Whedon’s Alleged Faux-Feminism Means For His Legacy, Fans, And Future” -Decider “Who Cares if Joss Whedon is a Cheater?” -Spiked “Reconsidering the Feminism of Joss Whedon” -Mary Sue Louis CK: “Louis C.K. and Tig Notaro, Sparring on the Battlefield of Art” -New York Times “Is Louis C.K. Really a Disgusting Perv? Jen Kirkman Clarifies Her Comments” -Complex “Roseanne Barr Calls Out Louis C.K.: ‘I’ve Heard So Many Stories’” -Daily Beast Like us? Give us a five star review. Like us a lot? You can support us on Patreon.

Our first episode! Audio’s a work in progress, but the conversation is stellar. WE'RE WATCHING/READING/PLAYING: The Incredible Jessica James What Happened to Monday (aka Seven Sisters) Team Fortress 2 (for Halloween Content!) Mass Effect: Andromeda BeTheMatch.org STORIES Terry Pratchett Unfinished Works Steamrolled The Bestseller Nobody Heard Of God on Star Trek Brewvies Deadpool Lawsuit HURRICANE RELIEF Houston Does Not Need Your Stuff Foundation Beyond Belief   You can support us at Patreon