{"id":707,"date":"2012-08-23T13:08:22","date_gmt":"2012-08-23T17:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skepticblogs.com\/justinvacula\/?page_id=707"},"modified":"2013-06-16T20:38:38","modified_gmt":"2013-06-16T20:38:38","slug":"appearances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skepticink.com\/justinvacula\/appearances\/","title":{"rendered":"Appearances"},"content":{"rendered":"

speaking appearances, debates, television interviews, radio interviews, Google Hangouts, videos, podcasts, and much more…<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Original<\/a>

Original photo which, modified to newspaper publication, appeared in the May 2013 edition of Freethought Today<\/p><\/div>\n

“Corbett” – 6\/14\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

I appeared on WILK Newsradio to discuss my objections to Wilkes-Barre City Council government-led prayer. Listen here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

WNEP-TV 16 – 6\/14\/13<\/strong><\/p>\n

I appeared on a local television news report which addressed my objection to government-led prayer at Wilkes-Barre City Council meetings. Watch\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

WNEP-TV 16 – 6\/13\/13<\/strong><\/p>\n

I appeared on a local television news report which addressed my objection to government-led prayer at Wilkes-Barre City Council meetings. Watch here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Google Hangout with Katie Graham et al. – 6\/10\/13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

A-News Podcast – 6\/3\/13<\/strong><\/p>\n

I spoke about my experiences at Women in Secularism 2, the FFRF “Nothing Fails Like Prayer” banner, and more. Listen here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Google Hangout with Dan Fincke \u2013 5\/31\/13<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"973555_504425796295906_946926034_n\"<\/a>

with Ellery Schempp<\/p><\/div>\n

Dan Fincke and I spoke about feminism and controversy within the secular community.\u00a0Watch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Google Hangout with Damion Reinhardt et al. – 5\/25\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

Watch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorbett\u201d \u2013 5\/24\/13<\/b>
\nI appeared on the WILK Newsradio show \u201cCorbett\u201d to discuss the FFRF \u201cNothing Fails Like Prayer\u201d banner I had helped erect atop Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ScreenHunter_04<\/a>ReapSowRadio \u2013 5\/23\/13
\n<\/span><\/b>I spoke about my experience at Women in Secularism 2 in addition to controversy surrounding opening remarks made at the event from Ron Lindsay.\u00a0Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Voice For Men News and Activism – 5\/21\/13
\n<\/b>I discussed my experience at Women in Secularism 2 including controversy surrounding opening remarks at the conference delivered by Ronald Lindsay.\u00a0Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Video interview with A Voice For Men\u00a0–\u00a05\/19\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

I discussed my thoughts on approaches and perspectives within feminism, controversy within the atheist\/skeptic communities, Atheism+, controversy stemming from Women in Secularism 2, and much more. Watch\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Speaking<\/a>

Speaking at Pennsylvania Nonbelievers meeting<\/p><\/div>\n

Full Frontal Zealotry – 5\/18\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

I spoke about my atheist activism including\u00a0my protest of the \u201cCircle the Square with Prayer\u201d event and the National Day of Prayer in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A-News Podcast \u2013 Two Year Anniversary Party – 4\/30\/13<\/b>
\nI was joined by various guests and hosts of A-News for a Google Hangout session. Watch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

David Madeira Show \u2013 4\/19\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

I appeared on the David Madeira Show to discuss a piece I had written concerning the ‘gender wage gap.’ Listen to the show clip\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chill Girls in Pink Corvettes \u2013 3\/30\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A-News Podcast \u2013 3\/4\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"with<\/a>

with Reap Paden<\/p><\/div>\n

ReapSowRadio #48 \u2013 2\/28\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma Atheists Godcast \u2013 2\/17\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

Damion, Chas, Notung, and I discuss the Slymepit. Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A-News Podcast \u2013 1\/21\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

I provided updates concerning the vandalized (and restored) FFRF banner in Wilkes-Barre, a fundraiser helping send me to Women in Secularism 2, and more. Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Freethought Radio \u2013 1\/5\/13<\/b><\/p>\n

I discussed the FFRF\u2019s holiday freethought banner which was placed on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ReapSow Radio \u2013 12\/27\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.\"421499_10150513069124327_502483225_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

A-News Podcast \u2013 12\/24\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

Discussed<\/a>\u00a0was the Freedom From Religion Foundation\u2019s holiday freethought banner which I had placed on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre in addition to the controversy and vandalism surrounding it.<\/p>\n

WILK Newsradio \u2013 \u201cCorbett\u201d \u2013 12\/21\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I appeared on \u201cCorbett\u201d to discuss the FFRF holiday freethought banner which was placed on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, PA (and later vandalized). Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WNEP News \u2013 12\/20\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by WNEP concerning the FFRF holiday freethought banner which was placed on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. Watch\/read\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"DebatePromoPic\"<\/a>Chill Girls in Pink Corvettes \u2013 12\/11\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u00a0spoke<\/a>\u00a0about secular\/atheist activism and current controversy in the secular community.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma Atheists Godcast \u2013 10\/14\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u00a0spoke<\/a>\u00a0about secular\/atheist activism and current controversy in the secular community.<\/p>\n

A-News Podcast \u2013 10\/8\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PA State Atheist\/Humanist Conference \u2013 9\/30\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I spoke concerning church\/state separation issues in Pennsylvania. Watch the speech and find more information\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NEPA BlogCon 2012 \u2013 9\/29\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I spoke\u00a0on the \u2018Using Media Effectively\u2019 panel at NEPA BlogCon 2012. Watch the video\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A -News Podcast \u2013 8\/27\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Debate with Dr. Ronda Chervin \u2013 8\/19\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I debated Catholic philosopher Dr. Ronda Chervin (Ph.D. Fordham) on the topic of \u201cDoes the Christian God Exist?\u201d for a\u00a0special episode of the NEPA Freethought Society Podcast<\/a>.\"576177_10150979851684327_191290954_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Debate with Pastor John Murray of Tree of Life Christian Fellowship \u2013 8\/12\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I had an impromptu debate with Pastor John Murray \u2013 one of the protesters at NEPA Pridefest 2012 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A-News Podcast \u2013 7\/30\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guest Speaker for \u201cAtheism and New Atheism\u201d class \u2013 7\/17\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I was invited to be a guest speaker for a college-level philosophy course at\u00a0Holy Apostles College and Seminary<\/a>\u00a0(HACS) in Connecticut. The audio, the transcript of my speech, and some of the questions can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Secular Student Alliance 2012 Conference \u2013 7\/6\/12 to 7\/8\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I spoke on the \u2018Religious Campuses\u2019 panel concerning the Secular Student Alliance groups I tried to form and my experience as an atheist on religious campuses.\u00a0The video is available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ReapSowRadio \u2013 6\/27\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I appeared as a guest on\u00a0an episode of ReapSowRadio<\/a> to discuss my\u00a0speaking engagement<\/a>\u00a0for a college-level philosophy course titled \u201cAtheism and New Atheism\u201d at an evangelical Catholic college.<\/p>\n

\"WBRE<\/a>

WBRE news<\/p><\/div>\n

Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia \u2013 6\/24\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I spoke at a program meeting for the Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia. The topic of my speech was \u201cReframing the Discussion.\u201d The video and more information about the speech are\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ReapSowRadio \u2013 5\/30\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I appeared on\u00a0an episode of ReapSowRadio<\/a>\u00a0to discuss an Establishment Clause violation I discovered in Scranton, PA.<\/p>\n

WPXI TV \u2013 3\/21\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I was invited to appear on a public affairs talkshow by a CBS affiliate in Pittsburgh with host\u00a0Chris Moore<\/a>\u00a0to discuss the County of Lackawanna Transit System\u2019s\u00a0(COLTS) rejection of the \u201cAtheists.\u201d bus ad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WNEP News \u2013 3\/20\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by WNEP News (local television) concerning the County of Lackawanna Transit System\u2019s (COLTS) rejection of the \u201cAtheists.\u201d bus ad.<\/p>\n

ReapSowRadio \u2013 3\/10\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Interviewed by Kenny Luck \u2013 3\/8\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by local author Kenny Luck concerning the County of Lackawanna Transit System\u2019s (COLTS) rejection of the \u201cAtheists.\u201d bus ad, the removal of the \u201cGod Bless America\u201d message which had appeared on the LED \u2018public relations\u2019 signs atop COLTS buses, and threats I received from a COLTS employee.\"576119_10150952067694327_202179199_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

WNEP News \u2013 3\/1\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by WNEP News (local television) concerning the County of Lackawanna Transit System\u2019s (COLTS) rejection of the \u201cAtheists.\u201d bus ad.<\/p>\n

WBRE News \u2013 3\/1\/12<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by WBRE News (local television) concerning the County of Lackawanna Transit System\u2019s (COLTS) rejection of the \u201cAtheists.\u201d bus ad.<\/p>\n

Debate with Rev. Marcelle Dotson of Field of Grace United Methodist Church \u2013 12\/18\/11<\/b><\/p>\n

Watch the raw video\u00a0here<\/a>.
\nListen to an audio-only remastered version\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Interviewed by Kenny Luck \u2013 12\/16\/11<\/b><\/p>\n

In June of 2011, I published criticism of a chiropractor who claims to \u201calign spines and lifestyles with God\u2019s ultimate intentions\u201d and later received legal threats. I was later interviewed. Listen\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Speaking<\/a>

Speaking at NEPA BlogCon 2012<\/p><\/div>\n

Written Debate with J.D. Curtis \u2013 November 2011<\/b><\/p>\n

I participated in a \u201cDoes the Christian god exist?\u201d debate with blogger J.D. Curtis of\u00a0TreesForLunch<\/a>. The compilation post, containing the entire debate, can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Nonbelievers \u2013 11\/10\/11<\/b><\/p>\n

I discussed my 2009 church\/state battle, the importance of secular activism, hate mail, and much more in a short presentation. More info is\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NEPA Bloggers\u2019 Roundtable Event \u2013 9\/15\/11<\/b><\/p>\n

I was invited to speak for a moderated\u00a0roundtable discussion<\/a>. The event \u2013\u00a0sponsored by the Pages and Places book festival \u2013\u00a0was held at the Vintage Theater in Scranton, PA.<\/p>\n

PA Nonbelievers\u2019 9\/11 Remembrance Event \u2013 9\/11\/11<\/b><\/p>\n

I was invited to speak at a 9\/11 remembrance event. I was not able to attend, but\u00a0my speech<\/a>\u00a0was delivered.<\/p>\n

ReapSowRadio: \u201cThe Unthinking Atheist\u201d \u2013 7\/12\/11<\/b><\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0her<\/a>e<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Angry Atheist Podcast \u2013 6\/15\/11<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed for\u00a0episode ten<\/a>\u00a0of the Angry Atheist Podcast.<\/p>\n

\"Speaking<\/a>

Speaking at 2012 PA State Atheist\/Humanist Conference<\/p><\/div>\n

WYLN News \u2013 11\/18\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church were scheduled to protest a local soldier\u2019s funeral. I attended with members of the NEPA Freethought Society and was interviewed.<\/p>\n

ReapSowRadio \u2013 9\/21\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

(file no longer available).<\/p>\n

Interviewed by Kenny Luck \u2013 mid 2010\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by author Kenny Luck (NEPATIZED! and Thumbing Through Thoreau). I would later be featured in chapter two of the book NEPATIZED!. Download the interview\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WNEP News \u2013 12\/21\/09<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by WNEP News concerning the \u2018Luzerne County Holiday Display Incident.\u2019 This video was recorded after the nativity scene returned as part of an inclusive display.<\/p>\n

\"ScreenHunter_254<\/a>WNEP News \u2013 12\/20\/09<\/b><\/p>\n

I was interviewed by WNEP News (local television) concerning the \u2018Luzerne County Holiday Display Incident.\u2019 This video was recorded soon after the nativity scene was removed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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