COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It’s skeptical, it’s political and there is no welcome mat.

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Recent Episodes

Dec. 23, 2024

Episode 812: President Musk, Vatican on Brink of Bankruptcy - With Noah Lugeons

Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms - The New York Times Joe Biden calls for ban on congressional stock trading | AP News Survey: Most voters disapprove of RFK Jr.’s nomination after learning…
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Dec. 16, 2024

Episode 811: The meaning crisis with Dr. Aaron

Tom is off this week and I am joined by Aaron Rabinowitz Ph.D. to talk about his latest article in the Skeptic UK: Also check out And follow Aaron on Bluesky at
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Dec. 12, 2024

Episode 810: Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/dec/03/miracle-vatican-dicastery-secret-saint-carlo-acutis-pope https://www.mariavision.it/santuario-spogliazione-assisi
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Dec. 5, 2024

Episode 808: NSFW Traffic Signs and Lead Flavored Chocolate

Cops Searching for Vigilante Who Installed NSFW Traffic Signs in Colorado 'Disgusting and completely unacceptable' head kick after pickleball tournament loss goes viral - ABC News Lindt admits its chocolate isn't actually 'e…
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Dec. 2, 2024

Episode 807: Kirk Cameron and Anti-Socialist Kid Shows

The Right Has a Bluesky Problem - The Atlantic Trump vows new Canada, Mexico, China tariffs that threaten global trade | Reuters Jack Smith Leaving Option to Charge Donald Trump in the Future - Newsweek Opinion | Kennedy’s A…
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About the Hosts

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Cecil

Cecil is a 40-something de-converted Christian, Ex- Republican, one-time Woo-believer and former conspiracy theorist. He’s all better now. He lives with his wife in Chicago. He has two associates’ degrees in culinary and patisserie arts, a BA degree in philosophy, and a Masters in New Media. He makes a living as a new media professional. None of these things qualify him as an authority on anything. He can however, prepare a meal that will make you have a fit of existential anxiety then he’ll give you advice on the best way to tweet about it. He’s never rode in a submarine.

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Tom

Tom is a great lover of sandwiches and the meats and cheeses within them. He has a degree in English Literature, which, along with three bucks and a kind word, might be enough for a cup of coffee. A husband, father, half-hearted idealist, and sometimes poet, Tom’s ire is raised before he is every morning. Tom earns his keep staring numbly downward while listening to people complain about real estate. He is also afraid of birds.

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Gary the Mannequin

Mascot

Gary is the mascot for our show. A broken, open mouthed relic from another time.

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Ian

Producer

Ian is our producer, tech and moral support. He cheats on us with other more popular podcasts.

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Sara

Social Media Goddess

Sara is the nice lady that banned you from our facebook page because you are a twat.