en-uk http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast A podcast about rationalism, freethought and randomness A podcast for free thinkers Chris Worfolk atheism,atheist,humanism,skeptics,secular,science no Chris Worfolk podcast@chrisworfolk.com © Worfolk Online The institution of marriage is in a hell hole, according to some fundamental Christians at any rate. In this episode we look at gay marriage, humanist marriage and what is even the point of marriage from an atheist perspective? http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000047 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 06:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 19 July 2013 30:04 The institution of marriage is in a hell hole, according to some fundamental Christians at any rate. In this episode we look at gay marriage, humanist marriage and what is even the point of marriage from an atheist perspective? gay marriage, humanist marriage, marriage, relationships http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000047 Is ignorance bliss? In this episode we look at whether being religious could actually make you happier, even if it isn't true. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000046 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 12 July 2013 31:10 Is ignorance bliss? In this episode we look at whether being religious could actually make you happier, even if it isn't true. religion, happiness, ignorance http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000046 It turns out that the US government is spying on everyone - should we be surprised? In this episode we discuss PRISM, Edward Snowdon the information analyst who leaked the information to the press and is now on the run, and the recent connections to Wikileaks and Julian Assange, as well as looking at balancing privacy with state security. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000045 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 5 July 2013 29:54 It turns out that the US government is spying on everyone - should we be surprised? In this episode we discuss PRISM, Edward Snowdon the information analyst who leaked the information to the press and is now on the run, and the recent connections to Wikileaks and Julian Assange, as well as looking at balancing privacy with state security. prism,surveillance,nsa,edward snowden,julian assange,wikileaks,privacy http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000045 Discrimination is a big issue at the moment - especially when it comes to men and women being discriminated against in the workplace and at university. What about so called "positive" discrimination? Is all discrimination just discrimination? http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000044 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 8 June 2012 33:29 Discrimination is a big issue at the moment - especially when it comes to men and women being discriminated against in the workplace and at university. What about so called "positive" discrimination? Is all discrimination just discrimination? discrimination, sexism, gender issues, positive discrimination http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000044 Yes, we're talking about freedom of expression once again because it's always a hot topic. Should you be allowed to joke about blowing up airports on Twitter? Of course you should! http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000043 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 1 June 2012 35:15 Yes, we're talking about freedom of expression once again because it's always a hot topic. Should you be allowed to joke about blowing up airports on Twitter? Of course you should! freedom of expression, freedom of speech, censorship, islam, twitter joke trial http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000043 Sam Harris recently suggested that we should only target people who look like they might be terrorists (young men, including himself), as every minute spent searching a child or an infirm senior citizen is a minute wasted by airport security. But would this approach work? No. But it's not quite as simple as no; the answer will take 26 minutes to fully explain. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000042 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 25 May 2012 26:00 Sam Harris recently suggested that we should only target people who look like they might be terrorists (young men, including himself), as every minute spent searching a child or an infirm senior citizen is a minute wasted by airport security. But would this approach work? No. But it's not quite as simple as no; the answer will take 26 minutes to fully explain. terrorists, terrorism, sam harris, airport security, security, islam, profiling http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000042 Are religions currently experiencing a rapid rate of change or have they been changing at this pace throughout history? http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000041 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 15 October 2010 33:59 Are religions currently experiencing a rapid rate of change or have they been changing at this pace throughout history? evolution of religion, evolution, islam, christianity, religion http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000041 With the Pope recently having visited the UK, Chris is joined by Norman and George to discuss it (though most of the discussion focuses on their recent trip to Europe given they were out of the country when the Pope actually visited). http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000040 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 8 October 2010 30:35 With the Pope recently having visited the UK, Chris is joined by Norman and George to discuss it (though most of the discussion focuses on their recent trip to Europe given they were out of the country when the Pope actually visited). pope, papal visit, vatican, europe, munich, protest the pope http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000040 Come on, it was bound to happen eventually. Which was the greatest series? Who was the best captain? (You don't even need to listen to find out who that is, because it's obviously Picard of course). All these questions and more will be answered. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000039 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 5 March 2010 30:02 Come on, it was bound to happen eventually. Which was the greatest series? Who was the best captain? (You don't even need to listen to find out who that is, because it's obviously Picard of course). All these questions and more will be answered. star trek, science fiction, scifi, picard, kirk, voyager, tng, ds9, enterprise http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000039 With the recent controversy over Leeds University Union banning the Atheist Society's screening of Fitna, the guests discuss the film and the wider implications for freedom of speech. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000038 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 26 February 2010 30:06 With the recent controversy over Leeds University Union banning the Atheist Society's screening of Fitna, the guests discuss the film and the wider implications for freedom of speech. freedom of speech, freedom of expression, fitna, islam, leeds http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000038 One of the great things about the podcast is that it covers wide ranging topics that everyone can relate to - such as travel. It's not like it was just us sat round discussing holiday plans. Now in double the bit rate too! http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000037 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 19 February 2010 30:03 One of the great things about the podcast is that it covers wide ranging topics that everyone can relate to - such as travel. It's not like it was just us sat round discussing holiday plans. Now in double the bit rate too! travel, roadtrip, holidays http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000037 Healthcare is a major voting issue in elections and has produced some interesting results in recent times and people standing up for the NHS. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000036 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 11 December 2009 30:13 Healthcare is a major voting issue in elections and has produced some interesting results in recent times and people standing up for the NHS. healthcare, nhs, drugs, medication http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000036 The right wing have made significant ground in recent times with the BNP gaining two seats in the European Parliament. Is this a fleeting trend or something bigger? Are the left wing any better? http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000035 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 4 December 2009 30:17 The right wing have made significant ground in recent times with the BNP gaining two seats in the European Parliament. Is this a fleeting trend or something bigger? Are the left wing any better? right wing, left wing, bnp, revolution, uaf. violence, protesting, freedom of speech http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000035 We discuss what we have been up to during the shows nine month hiatus. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000034 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 27 November 2009 30:15 We discuss what we have been up to during the shows nine month hiatus. hiatus, return, events, news http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000034 In an effort to improve interfaith relations, Chris invents a new holiday. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000033 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 20 February 2009 31:17 In an effort to improve interfaith relations, Chris invents a new holiday. muslims, be nice to muslims day, islam http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000033 With the press launch of the National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies arriving next Thursday, we sit down to talk a bit about what the organisation is and what it does. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000032 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 13 February 2009 30:42 With the press launch of the National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies arriving next Thursday, we sit down to talk a bit about what the organisation is and what it does. ahs, national federation, students, student societies, norman ralph http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000032 With Darwin Day being next Thursday the guest discuss Charles Darwin's contribution to the world, namely having such an awesome beard. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000031 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 6 February 2009 29:30 With Darwin Day being next Thursday the guest discuss Charles Darwin's contribution to the world, namely having such an awesome beard. charles darwin, darwin day, beards, evolution http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000031 With the British economy now officially in a recession, major banks and businesses failing around the world and millions out of work, the show asks the all important question. But we're not going to tell you what the question is ;). http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000030 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 30 January 2009 31:21 With the British economy now officially in a recession, major banks and businesses failing around the world and millions out of work, the show asks the all important question. But we're not going to tell you what the question is ;). recession, economy, credit crunch, finance http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000030 Having banned Christmas the evil atheists plot what else can be outlawed as not being politically correct. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000029 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 23 January 2009 30:05 Having banned Christmas the evil atheists plot what else can be outlawed as not being politically correct. poltical correctness, pc, christmas http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000029 Chris and guest discuss Rationalist Week 2009, the biggest free thinking student event of it's kind in the UK, possibly the world. The 2009 event is set to be better than ever and in between the inane banter there are occasionally bits of information about it. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000028 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 16 January 2009 32:28 Chris and guest discuss Rationalist Week 2009, the biggest free thinking student event of it's kind in the UK, possibly the world. The 2009 event is set to be better than ever and in between the inane banter there are occasionally bits of information about it. rationalist week, rationalism, atheist society http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000028 Chris and guests look bad at the good times and the bad times, the big events and the little events of 2008. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000027 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 9 January 2009 30:21 Chris and guests look bad at the good times and the bad times, the big events and the little events of 2008. 2008, year in review http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000027 The guests discuss what a load of crap the idea of new year's resolutions are - and then make some. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000024 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 2 January 2009 31:32 The guests discuss what a load of crap the idea of new year's resolutions are - and then make some. new year's resolutions, changing your life, self analysis http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000024 This was going to be an episode dedicated to discussing the origins and current state of Christmas and how it really isn't a Christian holiday. However because of certain events the show was instead dedicated to the recent Leeds University Union proposed motion to stop stocking Halal and Kosher meat because of the ethical considerations of religious slaughter. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000023 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 26 December 2008 31:11 This was going to be an episode dedicated to discussing the origins and current state of Christmas and how it really isn't a Christian holiday. However because of certain events the show was instead dedicated to the recent Leeds University Union proposed motion to stop stocking Halal and Kosher meat because of the ethical considerations of religious slaughter. halal, kosher, slaughter, leeds university union, christmas http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000023 When Dr. Moz notes that the Christian Union run an event named Jazz Cafe, the guests begin considering what alternative events Leeds Atheist Society could host. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000022 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 19 December 2008 32:00 When Dr. Moz notes that the Christian Union run an event named Jazz Cafe, the guests begin considering what alternative events Leeds Atheist Society could host. jazz cafe, jizz cafe http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000022 A strongly contested issue, some consider Humanism just to be another religion others say it contains none of the BS of a religion. The discussion also covers whether we would want Humanism to be a religion or not. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000021 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 12 December 2008 31:56 A strongly contested issue, some consider Humanism just to be another religion others say it contains none of the BS of a religion. The discussion also covers whether we would want Humanism to be a religion or not. humanism, religion http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000021 Sorry about the awful, awful sound levels. We tried to fix it in post production but it's very hard to record a live show when you don't have a mixing deck or a decent microphone. Anyway, this show was recorded live at Weekend Away 2008 in London and features many contributors from Leeds Atheist Society. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000026 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 5 December 2008 32:36 Sorry about the awful, awful sound levels. We tried to fix it in post production but it's very hard to record a live show when you don't have a mixing deck or a decent microphone. Anyway, this show was recorded live at Weekend Away 2008 in London and features many contributors from Leeds Atheist Society. weekend away, london http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000026 With the recent LUU referendum motion to remove Halal and Kosher meat for ethical reasons, the show discusses both religious and secular slaughter of animals for food. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000020 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 28 November 2008 29:17 With the recent LUU referendum motion to remove Halal and Kosher meat for ethical reasons, the show discusses both religious and secular slaughter of animals for food. slaughter, meat, vegetarianism, halal, kosher http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000020 This episode was specially recorded at the November 2008 conference of the National Union of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies which is why there are a lot of random people in it. And why the audio levels suck. But it's entertaining none the less. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000025 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 21 November 2008 33:26 This episode was specially recorded at the November 2008 conference of the National Union of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies which is why there are a lot of random people in it. And why the audio levels suck. But it's entertaining none the less. ahs, conference, live http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000025 The world economy seems to be disappearing down the toilet, banks are going bust, prices are going up and everyone is panicing. But has the slide towards recession really altered our lifestyles? http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000019 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 14 November 2008 32:23 The world economy seems to be disappearing down the toilet, banks are going bust, prices are going up and everyone is panicing. But has the slide towards recession really altered our lifestyles? recession, economy, ecnomic crisis, banks, bankrupcy, world economy, prices, cost of living http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000019 Vegetarianism is a big issue in the free thinking community. With Chris and Gijsbert both being vegetarians it made for some interesting debate with Nicola the kebab fiend. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000018 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 7 November 2008 31:07 Vegetarianism is a big issue in the free thinking community. With Chris and Gijsbert both being vegetarians it made for some interesting debate with Nicola the kebab fiend. vegetarianism, animals, animal rights, meat eating, ethics http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000018 With today being Halloween we decided to talk about ghosts, hauntings, evil spirits and other such things. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000017 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 31 October 2008 52:42 With today being Halloween we decided to talk about ghosts, hauntings, evil spirits and other such things. halloween, ghosts, evil spirits, hauntings http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000017 With the upcoming US presidential election and the UK general election only a year or two away, upcoming elections is tonight's topic of discussion. Also we have our first correction. During the recording of the show I suggested Rudy Giuliani ran of Democratic nomination which soon after I realised was incorrect, he ran for Republican nomination. I don't care, it's not my country, but you have been warned ;). http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000016 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 24 October 2008 30:27 With the upcoming US presidential election and the UK general election only a year or two away, upcoming elections is tonight's topic of discussion. Also we have our first correction. During the recording of the show I suggested Rudy Giuliani ran of Democratic nomination which soon after I realised was incorrect, he ran for Republican nomination. I don't care, it's not my country, but you have been warned ;). us elections, presidential elections, politics, United Kingdom general election, Barack Obama, John Mccain, Sarah Palin http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000016 This week we decided to get a debate going - the topic was abortion. Liz argues for the pro choice side while Nicola argues the case against abortion. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000015 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 17 October 2008 30:38 This week we decided to get a debate going - the topic was abortion. Liz argues for the pro choice side while Nicola argues the case against abortion. abortion, ethics, morality, babies, debate http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000015 Sex. It's everywhere and it's perfectly natural. Yet it tends to be a dirty world in many world religions. Given Norm's recent revelation that he has had sex with a another man we decided that sex should be the topic of the show. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000014 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 10 October 2008 31:00 Sex. It's everywhere and it's perfectly natural. Yet it tends to be a dirty world in many world religions. Given Norm's recent revelation that he has had sex with a another man we decided that sex should be the topic of the show. sex, sexuality, homosexuality http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000014 Given we didn't manage to stay on topic at all in the first show about secularism, it became a two parter. Will we have any more luck this week? http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000013 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 3 October 2008 30:33 Given we didn't manage to stay on topic at all in the first show about secularism, it became a two parter. Will we have any more luck this week? secular, secularism, church, state http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000013 Why is it important to have a separation of church and state? Find out in this two part discussion. And by find out, we mean listen to amusing but off topic banter for half an hour. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000012 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 26 September 2008 31:40 Why is it important to have a separation of church and state? Find out in this two part discussion. And by find out, we mean listen to amusing but off topic banter for half an hour. secular, secularism, church, state http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000012 Why are atheists good? Why is anyone good? If there is no god, why don't we go around eating babies? http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000005 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 19 September 2008 30:44 Why are atheists good? Why is anyone good? If there is no god, why don't we go around eating babies? atheism, morality, ethics, good, bad, evil, eating babies http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000005 Having just watched a documentary that claims one of our guests is a paodophile, we ask some hard questions. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000004 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 12 September 2008 31:40 Having just watched a documentary that claims one of our guests is a paodophile, we ask some hard questions. paedophilia, fonze, gary glitter http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000004 In the first episode of the podcast we start off with a rough topic of religion and just kind of go all over. http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000003 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:00:00 +0000 Chris Worfolk Free thoughts for 29 August 2008 28:36 In the first episode of the podcast we start off with a rough topic of religion and just kind of go all over. religion,christianity,islam,indoctrination http://www.chrisworfolk.com/podcast/00000003