The Secular Foxhole

Blair Schofield and Martin Lindeskog

As a freethinker, are you looking through binoculars out at the world in the safety of a foxhole? Get fuel for your soul and intellectual ammunition by listening to The Secular Foxhole podcast, in order to fight for the separation of religion and state. Blair chose this name (The Secular Foxhole) to dispute the myth that there are no atheists in foxholes, but also as a place to share ideas and defend Free Speech. The co-hosts both advocate the separation of Church and State, but also Economics and State. In short, Liberalism, Individualism, and Capitalism. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy read less
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Episodes

News Sandwich, Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, Satoshis, Podcast Stats, and True Fans
Mar 30 2024
News Sandwich, Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, Satoshis, Podcast Stats, and True Fans
Martin and I discuss our latest News Sandwich with different topics, e.g., anti-trust and Apple, climate pressure groups and financial investors, and car issues in Maine. Martin goes through our show statistics, and gives a shout-out to our true fans and a call-to action regarding Sam Sethi's service, TrueFans.fm. Is there really a choice between Bitcoin, Gold and Silver? We prefer all 3. Plus, a short review of the movie: Dune 2.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Amy Peikoff's News SandwichChris Brogan"First Sign of Spring" - Bizarro Comics / Comics KingdomAtlassianJPMorgan, State Street quit climate group, BlackRock steps back - ReutersAndrew Bernstein: The Truth About Climate Change - episode 71 of The Secular Foxhole podcastGreta Thunberg doubles down on anti-Israel stance, accuses it of ‘genocide’ in Gaza - The Times of IsraelClimate Activism Has a Cult Problem - Human ProgressEurovision sign in Swedish host city of Malmo vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti - The Times of IsraelThe Justice Department Is the Worm in America’s Apple - Committee to Unleash ProsperityAtlas ShruggedHarry Binswanger"Get the hell out of my way" - John GaltUnderstanding Bitcoin in 2024 - Epi-3464 - Jack Spirko, The Survival Podcast
The Number 119
Jan 30 2024
The Number 119
Ayn Rand would have been 119 years old on Feb 2, 2024. Today we have Philosopher Andrew Bernstein with us to discuss her novels and philosophy. We talk about the significance of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, along with his own impact on her ideas with the works he has authored. We look into the future of an 'Objectivist' society, too. All around, a lively talk.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andrew Bernstein's websiteBook of the Month Club and Atlas ShruggedAyn Rand at the Ford Hall ForumThe Fountainhead on CliffNotesAtlas Shrugged on CliffNotesAnthem on CliffNotesObjectivism in One LessonThe Capitalist ManifestoThe Capitalist Manifesto The Historic, Economic and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire, published. by University Press of America / Rowman & Littlefield Ayn Rand for BeginnersCapitalist Magazine: Javier Milei Speech at World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in DavosThe Ultimate Resource by Julian SimonThe Hero Show podcastAbraham Lincoln: Conceived in Liberty | The Hero Show, Ep 71Lebanese Institute for Market StudiesPersian languageGreat Islamic Thinkers Versus Islam
God versus Nature
Dec 5 2023
God versus Nature
Today we're delighted to interview author Frederick Seiler, author of God Vs Nature, an overview of the historical conflict between reason and faith. Between science and religion. Let it be noted that this book is different in that it uses Ayn Rand's epistemology to make the case that yes, there is a conflict and that we in the West are losing our freedom's due to the lingering poison of religion in the hysterically non-rational movement known as Environmentalism. If you are even remotely interested in history, or philosophy, Buy This Book.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:God Versus Nature: The Conflict Between Religion and Science in HistorySeiler on ScienceHistory of the Conflict Between Religion and ScienceA History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in ChristendomConflict thesisThe Closing of the Western Mind: The Rise of Faith and the Fall of ReasonThe Aristotle Adventure: A Guide to the Greek, Arabic, & Latin Scholars Who Transmitted Aristotle's Logic to the Renaissanceal-GhazaliThomas AquinasGalileo affairFrancis BaconJean-Baptiste LamarckRobert ChambersNatural selection Intelligent design and scienceCreationismRodney StarkPrimacy of Existence vs....
The World's Greatest, yet Unknown Philosopher
Nov 15 2023
The World's Greatest, yet Unknown Philosopher
Today we have as our guest, James Valliant, who studied Objectivism with Dr. Lenonard Peikoff, Ayn Rand's legal and intellectual heir, to celebrate Dr. Peikoff's 90th Birthday (October 15, 2023).Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Chocolat (2000 film)Understanding ObjectivismUnderstanding Objectivism (course)Understanding Objectivism: A Guide to Learning Ayn Rand's Philosophy (book)Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ay RandKira PeikoffScott HolleranJust Deserts: A Philosopher for the Living. Celebrate American Radical Thinker Leonard Peikoff’s 90th Birthday.The DIM Hypothesis: Why the Lights of the West Are Going OutThe Ominous Parallels: The End of Freedom in AmericaKeeping It Real: Bringing Ideas Down to EarthLeonard Peikoff's "Keeping It Real"A Sin to Deport Elian GonzalezSidney HookThe Cause of Hitler's GermanyCelebrating the Nation of the Enlightenment | Keeping It Real with James Valliant & Robert NasirWarren Fahy and James Valliant on Creating Christ (episode 63 of The Secular Foxhole podcast)Ideas in Action
Positive News Sandwich, Stats, Support, Give-Away, Spreading the Good Word
Oct 12 2023
Positive News Sandwich, Stats, Support, Give-Away, Spreading the Good Word
Today Martin and I go over some show statistics, and talk about some cool current news items you may not have heard about. We also mention how you could support us, and spread the good word about our podcast. Martin was thinking of mentioning give-aways, but he forgot to say it during our conversation What kind of give-away, and merch., would like to have?We have the following guests in the pipeline: Michael LiebowitzFrederick SeilerEditorial note: Martin will go through the statistics in more detail next time, comparing stats from our podcast host, Captivate, and John Spurlock's OP3 (Open Podcast Prefix Project).Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Scott Holleran's tweetScott Holleran's podcast episode: "Rain Man"The Rational Egoist podcastGod Versus Nature: The Conflict Between Religion and Science in HistoryGothenburg Book FairSwedish Skeptics AssociationMartin (Lyceum) on Podfans.fmSam SethiPodnews LiveThe Matt Walsh Show, Ep. 1228 - Is The Anti-Racism Grift Collapsing?Ayn Rand Lexicon: RacismBlair Schofield and Martin Lindeskog on Racism in the U.S. and Sweden | Culture and Causation Ep 23INTERVIEW WITH AARON BRILEY (episode 15 of The Secular Foxhole)Restored ‘We the Living’ Film Based on Ayn Rand's Life Screened in Ukraine
Interview with Matthew Ehret
Sep 12 2023
Interview with Matthew Ehret
In this show, we talk with Canadian Patriot, Matthew Ehret, who has an unique perspective on many issues, but one here, that I concur with, concerning Eco-Terrorism. Yes, it's a real thing. Links will be in the show notes.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Video of the live streaming on YouTube. (It ended after 13 minutes, due to a tech. issue.)The Roots Of Modern Eco-Terrorism: From MK Ultra And The Unabomber To Maurice Strong And Yuval HarariRising Tide FoundationMatt Ehret's InsightsEpisode 73 (40 minutes) was recorded at 1915 Central European Time, on September 7, 2023, with Boomcaster. Martin did the post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value by streaming Satoshis (Bitcoin payments)....
News on Clean Energy, Gene Therapy, Lunar Activities, and How to Support Our Show
Aug 25 2023
News on Clean Energy, Gene Therapy, Lunar Activities, and How to Support Our Show
We have a news sandwich with only positive news regarding clean energy, gene therapy, and lunar activities. Please support our show, if you value the content!Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millionsWhat’s next for the moonBill Gates Is Backing A Secret Startup Drilling For Limitless Clean EnergyHumanProgress.orgSend a donation to The Secular Foxhole podcast!New Media Show podcastSatoshis 221905 = USD 57.96TheSecularFoxhole.live PodpageANDREW BERNSTEIN: THE TRUTH ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE (episode 71)New Podcast AppsRANDSDAY BOOSTAGRAM (episode 65)Selfish Path to Romance: How to Love with Passion & Reason by Edwin A. Locke and Ellen KennerMartin's profile page on PodfansSwan Bitcoin - Martin's referral linkMartin Lindeskog's PayPal pageScott Holleran's newsletter, AutonomiaEpisode 72 (19 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on August 3, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.
Andrew Bernstein: The Truth About Climate Change
Jul 31 2023
Andrew Bernstein: The Truth About Climate Change
In today's show, have a chat with Philosopher Andrew Bernstein, about his new pamphlet, The Truth About Climate Change. Tune in for an interesting show as we uncover facts that are routinely overlooked by the government and media.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andy Bernstein on Climate ChangeThe Truth About Climate Change: Is nature’s inherent dynamism responsible for the climate change of our era? Or are the cause(s) man-made? by Andrew BernsteinBlog post on Greta Thunberg (in Swedish)Frozen Earth: The Once and Future Story of Ice Ages by Doug MacdougalTim BallHuman Caused Global WarmingWHY JOHNNY STILL CAN'T THINK (episode 62 of The Secular Foxhole podcast)The Deniers: The World Renowned Scientists Who Stood Up Against Global Warming Hysteria, Political Persecution, and Fraud**And those who are too fearful to do so by Lawrence SolomonJudith CurryFred SIngerUnstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years, Updated and Expanded EditionAlex EpsteinWatts Up With That?Dr. Roy SpencerTom SegalstadSend Satoshis to Martin
Interview with Author Anders Ingemarson
Jun 24 2023
Interview with Author Anders Ingemarson
Today we discuss Anders' political philosophy book, 'Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right.' Covering subjects like inflation, immigration, and the immorality of the welfare state. Plus Individualism versus Collectivism.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Anders Ingemarson on TwitterAnders Ingemarson's websiteAnders Ingemarson's book, Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right: A 21st Century Citizen Guide (2nd Expanded Edition)Anders Ingemarson's newsletter on SubstackLaw of JanteTall poppy syndromePodcasting 2.0Value 4 ValueVasa Order of AmericaEllis IslandThe House of Emigrants in Växjö, SwedenHow Technological Progress Has Powered MigrationFor Open Immigration by Harry BinswangerThe Case for Open Borders by Harry BinswangerBlair Schofield and Martin Lindeskog on Racism in the U.S. and Sweden | Culture and Causation Ep 23The DispatchThe Free PressEpisode 69 (68 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on June 17, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by...
Value 4 Value, Sats, and The Question about Asking
Mar 23 2023
Value 4 Value, Sats, and The Question about Asking
We talk about the value 4 value model, Satoshis, and the thing about asking your listeners to become co-producers and supporters of the podcast. Blair share a positive news story about space business, and a future event for us as podcasters.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:C. Bradley ThompsonThe Redneck IntellectualPodcasting 2.0 Certified t-shirt No Agenda shopPodcasting 2.0 Explained: RSS Enhancements for the Independent PodcasterAsk and People Will GiveSupport WikipediaThe Huge Fight Behind Those Pop-Up Fundraising Banners on WikipediaTANSTAAFL, There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free LunchTheSecularFoxhole.LiveThe-Secular-Foxhole.Captivate.fmMartin's profile page on Fountain - lyceum AT fountain DOT fmBlair's profile page on Fountain - secularfoxhole AT fountain DOT fmSend a donation to Martin via PayPalSend a donation to Blair via PayPal: blairsf1 AT gmail.comKyrin Down of Mere Mortals / Value For Value podcastNew Podcast Applications3573 Satoshis (USD $1)1776 Satoshis (50 cents)221,905 Satoshis (USD $62)RANDSDAY BOOSTAGRAM
Dr. Richard Ebeling on Liberalism
Jan 15 2023
Dr. Richard Ebeling on Liberalism
Our newest episode, the first for the New Year, features Professor Richard Ebeling, where we discuss his recent defense of Liberalism. Tune in for his penetrating insights on a number of issues.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Liberalism, True and False - Capitalism MagazineThe Importance of Liberty and the Rhetorical Misuse of Freedom - The Future of Freedom FoundationJohn Locke - BritannicaAdam Smith - The Library of Economics and LibertyLudwig von Mises - Mises InstituteFriedrich von Hayek - The Nobel PrizeThe Rise and Decline of Nations Economic Growth, Stagflation, and Social Rigidities by Mancur Olson - Yale University PressWhat Is the Gold Standard? Advantages, Alternatives, and History - InvestopediaBitcoin - WikipediaFor a New Liberalism by Richard Ebeling - AmazonPodverseFountainEpisode 64 (46 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on January 12, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify,