Richard Dawkins
Mentioned in 30 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An Oxford University professor and prominent atheist author known for critiques of religious theology and arguments for secular morality. Frequently referenced in podcast discussions spanning theology, philosophy, and biology—particularly regarding the improbability of existence and objections to religious arguments. Recently noted for adopting a "cultural Christian" identity despite his longstanding atheist positions.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Jul 1, 2026
#483 — The Knots We Tie Ourselves Into
“Mentioned as one of the 'four horsemen' of New Atheism in the context of the religion debate circa 2012.”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Jun 17, 2026
#481 — Sam Harris Receives the 2026 Richard Dawkins Award
“Presents the award to Harris and co-leads the wide-ranging intellectual conversation throughout the episode.”
DarkHorse Podcast · May 27, 2026
Spencer Pratt in the Era of Degenerate Intellectual Communism: The 327th Evolutionary Lens
“Told Weinstein his generation had solved all major evolutionary questions; Weinstein disputes this claim”
Practical AI · May 14, 2026
U.S. Congressman Beyer on AI challenges facing America and the World
“Reported to believe Claude AI is already conscious”
Intelligent Design the Future · May 13, 2026
How to Restore Sanity to Scientific Debates
“Quoted and critiqued for materialist philosophy and concept of 'selfish genes' and 'memes'”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · May 7, 2026
Intelligent Machines 869: My Sentience is Going Up
“Wrote essay claiming Claude is conscious after three-day interaction; sparked debate about consciousness definition and Turing test”
The Andrew Klavan Show · May 5, 2026
How Science Is Revealing The Creator Behind Our Universe w/ Stephen C. Meyer
“Featured in film; Meyer analyzes his materialist worldview quote about universe lacking purpose or design”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 4, 2026
Ep. 1966 - BILLIONS STOLEN: Foreigners In Ohio EXPOSED In Welfare Fraud Scam
“Engaged with AI chatbot Claude, concluded it was conscious based on flattering responses”
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · Apr 30, 2026
2847: DNA Is More Complex Than Any Software Ever Written. So Who Wrote It? | Stephen Meyer
“Described DNA as containing machine code; Meyer argues new atheists overplayed their hand”
Good Life Project · Apr 27, 2026
The Science Behind Why Religion Actually Works | David DeSteno
“Referenced as world's most famous atheist who acknowledges he cannot be 100% certain God doesn't exist”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 25, 2026
"Evolution Fails To Explains This" Michael & Intelligent Design | Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
“Discussed as leading new atheist whose arguments are being reconsidered; recently described himself as cultural Christian”
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 12, 2026
The Complete History of Hell — 5,000 Years of Demons, Punishment, and the Afterlife 🔥 | Boring History for Sleep
“New atheist critic arguing hell doctrine constitutes child abuse through psychological threat”
Pints With Aquinas · Apr 9, 2026
Trent Horn DESTROYS Atheism | Last Call Ep. 9
“Criticized for wielding Oxford biology PhD on unrelated theological subjects; called 'most insufferable' of Four Horsemen”
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show · Mar 31, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs & Bariatric Surgery Explained by a Top Obesity Researcher | Dr. David Allison
“Referenced regarding the concept that you cannot study things that don't exist (fairyology analogy)”
Jack Hibbs Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Are You Vived
“Oxford University professor quoted describing God as megalomaniac and paranoid in critique of biblical theology”
Pints With Aquinas · Feb 27, 2026
What I Wish I Knew When I Converted | Ft. Dr. Scott Hahn
“Referenced for philosophical objection 'who created God' as example of flawed atheist argumentation”
People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
Is your existence improbable? Or inevitable? Exploring universalism with Arnold Zuboff
“Biologist referenced for discussing the astronomical improbability of individual existence in his writings”
Louder with Crowder · Feb 19, 2026
Everybody Hates the Whites! So What Do We Do About It?
“Atheist author referenced for secular morality arguments”
Better Offline · Feb 18, 2026
Hater Season: Caleb Wilson, Juniper and Arif Hasan
“Atheist philosopher who recently embraced 'cultural Christian' identity; example of tech-adjacent figures adopting religion”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 1, 2026
TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Authors - Pt. 2
“Author of 'An Appetite for Wonder' discussing science, religion compatibility, and existential risks”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · Jan 30, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
“Evolutionary biologist and atheist who attends church services; cited as example of implicit religiosity”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
“Prominent evolutionist cited as example of scientist recognizing biological sex necessity”
The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan · Jan 14, 2026
Penn Jillette | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
“Atheist philosopher and friend of Penn; discussed distinction between atheism and agnosticism”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jan 12, 2026
340 | Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on What Matters and Why It Matters
“Participant in Moving Naturalism Forward symposium on naturalism and meaning”
DarkHorse Podcast · Jan 11, 2026
Preventing Truth Decay: Michael Shermer on DarkHorse
“Evolutionary biologist and atheist; discussed for dismissing religious traditions as 'mind viruses' without recognizing functional value”
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Dec 29, 2025
Chris Williamson: If You Don't Fix This Now, 2026 Is Already Over!
“Evolutionary biologist; quoted on entropy and the work required to maintain differentiation from equilibrium”
Radiolab · Dec 19, 2025
The Good Show
“Evolutionary biologist quoted on suffering in nature and the horror underlying natural selection's design of predators and prey”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Dec 17, 2025
#2427 - Bret Weinstein
“Author of 'The Selfish Gene'; Weinstein argues Dawkins underestimated power of meme concept”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 28, 2025
Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster
“Scientist with whom McEwan has engaged in public discussion about atheism and theology.”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Sep 22, 2025
329 | Steven Pinker on Rationality and Common Knowledge
“Biologist referenced for selfish gene theory in discussion of cooperation and altruism evolution”