Thank God I'm Atheist

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Frank and Dan's off-the-cuff conversations focus on current events cast through the lens of their shared atheism. Episodes include a rundown of six news stories from the prior week, and the show occasionally features interviews with writers, thinkers, and leaders in the atheist community. As former Mormons, the hosts provide insight into the often misunderstood religious minority.

Recent Episodes
  • Easter Nails #694
    Apr 8, 2025 – 56:47
  • Useful Woo? #693
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:07:35
  • The Sin of Empathy #692
    Mar 25, 2025 – 01:18:50
  • Shmiracles #691
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:01:42
  • Measles, Not Needles #690
    Mar 11, 2025 – 01:15:48
  • Christians in Need of Christ #689
    Mar 4, 2025 – 01:14:15
  • Plural Marriage Strikes Again #688
    Feb 25, 2025 – 01:07:42
  • Jesus Invades the Schools! #687
    Feb 18, 2025 – 50:11
  • The Asteroid #686
    Feb 14, 2025 – 57:46
  • Dusty Deevers is Obsessed with Porn #685
    Feb 4, 2025 – 01:04:20
  • Shut Your Yapper #684
    Jan 28, 2025 – 01:02:54
  • 'Miracles' in Los Angeles #683
    Jan 21, 2025 – 01:09:37
  • Bad Education #682
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:09:07
  • Food Guru Woo-Woo #681
    Jan 7, 2025 – 01:22:46
  • Woo Let the Gods Out #680
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:14:03
  • Rent-A-Jesus #679
    Dec 24, 2024 – 01:13:32
  • Wait... Christmas? Again?! #678
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:08:08
  • Half of America Shrugs #677
    Dec 10, 2024 – 01:22:22
  • The "Wives" of Joseph Smith #676
    Dec 3, 2024 – 57:12
  • Fading Faith or Fading Interest? #675
    Nov 26, 2024 – 54:34
  • Mormons and Their Rules #674
    Nov 19, 2024 – 58:57
  • Holding Space and Giving Grace #673
    Nov 12, 2024 – 50:50
  • The One That Almost Got Away #672
    Nov 9, 2024 – 53:15
  • Risqué Mormon Undies #671
    Oct 29, 2024 – 01:08:34
  • Hang in There #670
    Oct 22, 2024 – 01:04:56
  • Relax, It's Just Christian Nationalism #669
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:07:53
  • Hail Mary or Hail Nah? #668
    Oct 1, 2024 – 01:08:36
  • Rusty Turns 100 #667
    Sep 24, 2024 – 59:25
  • The Devil Made Me Do It! #666
    Sep 17, 2024 – 46:16
  • Mormon Hangover #665
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:14:38
  • Mormons Rewrite Temple Ceremony (Again) #664
    Sep 3, 2024 – 01:11:23
  • Feeling a Little Better #663
    Aug 27, 2024 – 01:04:58
  • Dammit, Dawkins #622
    Aug 20, 2024 – 01:14:27
  • Holy Health Hazards! #661
    Aug 13, 2024 – 01:05:45
  • Eternal Victims #660
    Aug 6, 2024 – 01:19:50
  • Still Waiting on a Sign #659
    Jul 29, 2024 – 01:08:33
  • Trump's Big Miracle #658
    Jul 23, 2024 – 01:04:37
  • Peace? Not in Our Time
    Jul 16, 2024 – 01:11:37
  • The Fourth of Meh #656
    Jul 9, 2024 – 01:02:25
  • Bummed by Biden? Yeah... Us Too #655
    Jul 2, 2024 – 01:02:04
  • The Ten Commandments are Stupid #654
    Jun 25, 2024 – 55:30
  • Check Out the Gays #653
    Jun 18, 2024 – 01:08:36
  • From Faith to Fables #652
    Jun 11, 2024 – 01:13:42
  • Holy Words, Hollow Impact #651
    Jun 4, 2024 – 01:15:56
  • Gen Z: Christianity's Last Hope #650
    May 28, 2024 – 01:13:31
  • Madonna's Satanic Panic #649
    May 21, 2024 – 01:03:55
  • Holy Hypocrisy: Pope's Progeny Plea #648
    May 14, 2024 – 01:10:52
  • Catholic Time Machine: Undoing Vatican II #647
    May 7, 2024 – 01:11:56
  • Costly Underwear #646
    Apr 30, 2024 – 01:13:38
  • School Chaplains #645
    Apr 23, 2024 – 01:03:22
Recent Reviews
  • Hoboken Dave
    Great show
    Kind clear headed thinkers breaking down religious nonsense with humor.
  • RuthieZee
    Great Comedy With a Purpose
    Hosts Frank and Dan discuss news stories from an atheistic, former Mormon perspective. Their witty, intelligent, and very often profound observations will keep you coming back episode after episode.
  • Bill_Castle
    Great show
    I just found this channel I’m hooked great work guys
  • another admirer
    Good stuff
    Keep laughing, guys, your kindness of heart and joyful spirit lifts me up during this dark and frustrating time.
  • Jim* The 1 I wanted was taken
    Great Show
    I have follows these guys for many years. Always entertaining and informative. Give it a listen
  • ommmmguy
    Nice little review
    This is a nice little podcast 5 stars
  • guz42
    A spoonful of sugar…etc
    Dan and Frank prove that good people are good and bad people are bad whether or not they believe in God. Although we can hear the pain and disappointment and anger they feel about the damage some religious people do to others and the planet, they keep it cool without faking neutrality. That makes it easier to hear the awful news about religious hypocrisy, excesses and scary efforts to create a Christian theocracy in the US. Do these guys occasionally channel their frustration into quietly dark or disrespectful humor? Maybe a little - but I hear kind, fun people dealing with some heavy stuff the best they can without giving in to despair. Thanks for being there, and helping me do the same, you two.
  • Nathans9
    Thank you
    So glad I found this podcast. Good to know I am not the only one!
  • EmcD83
    Thank god!!
    I really appreciate y’all, you produce the only show I’m aware of that I can listen to with my kid (a godless and irreverent 12 year old) and we enjoy hearing you every week! Every time we hear “our lord and savior” we always giggle and whisper DAVIS, who even is this person? We hail from Kentucky, so the whole Mormon thing blows her mind.
  • shank911
    The Best!
    This is my favorite podcast! The insights are intelligent and make me think about some things from a different viewpoint. Keep doing the lord's work!
  • warlordbob
    Thank God I’m Athiest
    If you are looking for an intelligent and lighthearted show about contemporary religion, then this is the program for you. Love it! Please keep it coming.
  • Ray Reesey
    The Crosswhite family Christmas review.
    Ben Sanderson an md Kyle Crosswhite blew each other in a tent on Kyle Crosswhit’s parents basement. That’s totally fine, kind of they were both the same age and I really didn’t want to be in that tent. But, my Mother reading the the Ceosswhite Christmas letter for like a lot of years, would probably be why I hate most major holidays. This is Your sister’s nephew. The one that hardly ever talked. Anywho, have a good one. P.S. I saw a guy that looked exactly like your father. Virgil, I had a decent one liner referencing the Devine comedy.
  • Toddles123
    If Frank is gone
    When Frank is gone you should bring Dans wife back on. She is so charming and should be your go to replacement if ever the boys are out.
  • KinoLuciDoll
    I never miss an ep!
    Just so you know, you 2 are one of my top sources for news. Doing the Dark Lord’s work keeping us heathens informed. Bless. Tara
  • Warren the dog
    I need to hear your voices…
    I left for a bit thinking that I had too many subscriptions. I would rather give up Netflix and Amazon Prime. I’m back and telling everyone!
  • nickanderhoey
    lazy speech, right? Umm, right? Umm.
    If Frank could omit the word “right” from his speech, it would be better. He uses it so frequently it is like a speech impediment, right? Umm, right? Ummm, right?
  • the old grandmother
    Every week!
    I love this show and look forward to it every week. It's informative as well as entertaining. My friend listens as well and we enjoy discussing it when we get together. Keep it up!!! All the nick names are taken.
  • drbuttons
    Right?
    Right.
  • Rescuek9
    Love it
    I absolutely love this podcast. Frank and Dan are hilarious! They tend to say things I wouldn’t but are completely true. I look forward to this podcast every week.
  • pele9
    Love to listen
    Always a fun romp with likeminded atheists.
  • My1account
    Amazing podcast
    Enough said. Hilarious guys. Love this
  • Witch Tracy
    TGIA 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    Thank you, Dan and Frank, for being enjoyable, enlivening, enlightening, entertaining, and enchanting companions on my Tuesday morning walk. Listening to your witty repartee, deep insights, and thoughtful comments, mirth and merriment exude from my heart as journey along! You are so appreciated.
  • LeCrisha Leigh
    Omg it’s Tuesday!
    I can never wait for Tuesday! Then I make myself wait to listen when I have to work or do something else I don’t favor. Makes it all better.
  • nchu1999
    Great podcast
    I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness and this podcast has helped so much with deconstructing my previous beliefs. These guys are hilarious and every episode is a treat! Thank you for your hard work Frank and Dan. Keep it up!
  • MorningStarMinistries
    You keep me sane. Not even joking!
    You guys are just the absolute BEST. Thanks for existing and for doing what you do. Hale Satan-ish
  • aaronj_42
    Excellent
    Great content. Favorite podcast to listen to at work.
  • MyUserNameIsIshmael
    Humane and funny.
    This podcast has become a highlight of my week. It’s intelligent and witty and good-hearted.
  • Bug12345
    Consistent happiness
    Been listening to this podcast for a few years now and never heard a disappointing episode, topics are always relevant, interesting and entertaining. (Enjoyed the co host this past week-Rachel. She should be the regular fill in when Frank or Dan isn’t available!) Keep it up!!
  • Beefcake510
    Ear candy for nonbelievers
    Thank you for providing thoughtful dialog in this world. Glad I found your podcast.
  • DR3!
    Freaking amazing
    I just want to thank you for being one of my highlights for the week. You two just make me laugh and brighten my day. I look forward to every episode. Thank you!
  • communitynewspodcast
    not kidding
    Yesterday I splurged for a 90 minute massage after 3 really intense work weeks and the massage therapist not only talked the whole time, but tried to talk me into Religion and particularly Jesus. I told her over and over Inam glad it works for her but I am an atheist, and that if I was to believe in God, I am Jewish and still wouldn't believe in Jesus. While I pointed out the illogical of all religions and asked her why she thinks people were praying in SC in A church and their God allowed Dylan Root to mass shoot them all, or at Tree of Life and god allowed them to be mass shot to death while in the act of praying, or recent school children in a Christian school and church mass shot while being good little stewards of God and praying to God, she continued to give me inane answers and just "there is a lesson there, we don't know what it is". I kept trying to shut down all conversations but no, she continued with how she has Jesus in her and I have Jesus in me, even though I told her if i did believe in god it would not be Jesus, it would be the jewish god. Sadly, like most religious people I know, they never seem to be very smart or capable of high level thinking. Thanks for this show. Massage less relaxing than I hoped and paid for. If you or your listeners need a laugh from the insanity of this stupid world, have a listen to our show "Community News with Paul and Sasha" and if you ever want to be a guest on each other shows, let's talk. Thank god for this show thank god I am an atheist.
  • Guacamole_Jon
    This show is topical & funny
    Frank is my favorite
  • ManuAndrew
    Thank you Frank and Dan!
    Good gravy - I don’t know if I can say how much of love this show. Two great people (as far as I can tell) who call out all the hateful, crappy, insane, junk given to us by religion. Guys - I can’t imagine I’ll be in Utah any time soon, but if I am, I hope to find you and buy you both a beverage of choice. Keep being awesome people.
  • george_a
    Once a week is not enough
    Great podcast. Love it. I’m listening from the beginning until a new episode pops up. Interesting informative and funny.
  • umbertojose
    Dan sounds like Jean Shepherd
    Been listening to the show for a couple of months now. I love the dynamic between Frank & Dan. I’m listening to the most recent episode and it’s December 26. I’ve watched “A Christmas Story” yesterday and I’m realizing Dan sounds very similar to Jean Shepherd.
  • cclegg94
    Great format!
    I love the way the guys just use the insanity from everyday news stories to show how critical thinking and atheism is truly the most reasonable way to live life. Sure do preciate ya!
  • mshopwood
    Definitely Five Stars!
    Keep up the good work!
  • Red Expendable
    I love this show
    Funny and informative. I look forward to your episodes. Keep up the good work!
  • Vgdsvhrbkl
    Good! (not God)
    Fun, informative, entertaining!
  • sarah.lynne.bell
    Please work on accuracy
    I like this podcast but can’t help but become frustrated when they state things as “definite” or “fact” when they are often incorrect. Just because your dad was a bishop doesn’t mean you know all of the doctrine. There are Mormon beliefs that you guys deny are beliefs that are.
  • bobbilly joe
    Wow
    Thank god I could find a good atheist podcast
  • sam in idaho
    Love this podcast
    Frank and Dan are awesome. As an Ex-Mo, I identify with their take on the absurdity of religion and religious people.
  • jfksejsjsdbrianna
    Cheesy and cringe
    Hearing these guys talk is so cringey. I can’t believe people listen to this?!
  • annesquivel
    Hi
    Is mazon same as mormonism or am i making it up?
  • So cool man101010
    One of my favorite pod casts
    Love it so much I am working my way thru all the old episodes!
  • Kaitlyn Yang
    Thank god for this show
    Pod bless you both 🙏🏻
  • m0vielover1980
    More politics
    Another atheist podcast that is really just another wing of the extreme left. Not all atheists are ultra liberals!!!! Some are actually conservative or libertarian. The episode I listened to was supposed to be about Easter. I heard nothing about Easter. This podcast is terrible.
  • Cax44
    Best way to spend Sunday!
    Oh my I thought I was going to fall out of my chair laughing when you all talked about the Hello Fresh Communion! Such fun! This is the best Podcast! Love you both !! My Sunday is not complete until I listen to Thank God I’m Atheist!! Cheryle
  • Michael 🤘🏼🤘🏼
    My dose of sanity in this religulous world
    I’m so thankful to god, that I have you guys to listen to ;) I wish I could listen to you guys everyday! You are truly doing the lord’s work. Sincerely Your friend in Baphomet, Michael
  • Hillman73
    Great show
    I really enjoy the show. It’s nice to hear like minded people. Rock on!!
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