Best Rowbotham Podcasts (2025)

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Lilly and Jack Sullivan: Cutting Through the Noise 1:16:53

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Today, we dive into the high-profile, baffling disappearance of six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack, who vanished from their rural Nova Scotia home in May 2025. Kristi is joined by Jordan Bonaparte of The Canadian Gothic (formerly Nighttime), who has covered the case extensively from the area. Together, they cut through t…

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502 - “Masquerade” & “Preludes”

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Covering “Masquerade” and “Preludes.”

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665: Serious Vulgarities Only Edition 1:20:00

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Now with 33% more vulgarity! --- In this week’s episode, running our hospitals through a group of bigot virgins will yield less than stellar results, Quebec does obnoxious honky stuff in both their French accent and their politics, and Lydia and Thomas Smith will be here to hook us up with some West Coast vulgarity. --- To make a per episode donati…

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501 - “All the World's a Stage” & “Crossroads”

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Covering “All the World's a Stage” and “Crossroads.”

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From the Tower of London to Castlerock 46:37

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From the Tower of London to Castlerock, one veterans journey as a Yeoman Warder to settling in NI. Welcome to Once a Warrior: Life Beyond the Uniform. In this episode, we’re joined by Shaun Huggins, a former British Army soldier whose second act saw him don the iconic red and gold of a Yeoman Warder or Beef-eater at the Tower of London. Known for h…

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Out of Office Notice 0:11

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Hey folks, just a reminder that we're taking the week off for American Thanksgiving, but we'll be back next week even more blasphemous than before. Happy Holidays.By Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC

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500 - “Asylum” & “Let Sleeping Borg Lie”

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Covering “Asylum” and “Let Sleeping Borg Lie.”

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Breaking Idol, a CBC documentary 4:15

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For years, J.B.’s identity was hidden behind publication ban. Now, she steps forward in her own name to share her story of survival and resilience. We're thrilled to announce the release of Breaking Idol, a powerful new documentary from CBC about "J.B.” — a survivor at the centre of the first sexual assault trial of Jacob Hoggard. J.B.’s case again…

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46: Memnor (Rob Rideout and Harry Boam) 40:37

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In episode 46 of Fresh From The Scene, music journalist Ruby Price is joined by Rob Rideout and Harry Boam from Huddersfield-based prog band Memnor! They have a chat about their new single IV. Awake, the lore behind the band, and why we need to remember that music is meant to be fun! "Let's all be real here. This is music by nerds. You know it, we …

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664: Cried Wolf Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, we’re halfway through our atheist mission, you'll never guess what Jeffrey Epstein and the Catholic League have in common, and Michael Marshall will be here to sound chipper no matter how fucked up the stuff he’s talking about is. --- To learn more about Vulgarity for Charity, click here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.o…

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The Murder of Christine Jessop [2] 1:11:11

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[Part 2 of 2] A decade after the brutal murder of Christine Jessop, a DNA breakthrough completely clears Guy Paul Morin. But it would be another 25 years before the real killer is revealed. In this two-part series, we share the full story of Christine Jessop — the one her family waited decades for the courage to tell – with insight from the documen…

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499 - “A Moral Star”

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Covering “A Moral Star.”

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From Patrols To Purpose 44:15

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In this episode of Once a Warrior: Life Beyond the Uniform, we speak with Rachael Harger, a former Royal Military Police officer who completed two tours in Afghanistan. Rachael shares her journey through military life, the challenges of being part of a service family, and the transition to civilian life. Now working with the Northern Ireland Vetera…

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663: Formula Zero Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, religion scores an F for Feeding hungry babies, Ne Millin Mms would like to buy a vowel and about 990,000 moms, and Don Ford will be here to help us go through Jesus’s mail some more. --- To learn more about Vulgarity for Charity, click here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/vulgarity-for-charity --- To make a per epis…

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The Murder of Christine Jessop [1] 1:01:12

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[Part 1 of 2] The brutal murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop in 1984 shattered her family’s tiny Ontario community. When police arrested her quiet neighbour Guy Paul Morin, the case spiralled into a circus of trials, appeals and outrage, leading to one of Canada’s most notorious wrongful convictions. When the real killer was found in 2020, the…

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498 - “First Con-tact” & “Time Amok”

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Covering “First Con-tact” & “Time Amok.”

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662: Roast of the Town Edition 1:15:00

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In this week’s episode, JD Vance has a theory dumber than his face, he worries about Hinduism and reincarnation as a couch, and Tom and Cecil will be here to do some bad for good. --- To learn more about Vulgarity for Charity, click here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/vulgarity-for-charity --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com,…

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E23: Part 2 Inside Microsoft’s Contact Center Revolution: AI Agents & CoPilot in Action with Jennifer Lowry 45:54

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On this episode of Power Time, hosts Scott and Matt welcome Jennifer lowery from Microsoft’s Customer Zero team to discuss how AI is reshaping large-scale support. Jen shares stats from Microsoft Support and how CoPilot and multi-agent systems are being used across 92 contact centers. They explore agentic capabilities like intent routing, process a…

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E22: Part 1 - How AI Is Rewiring the Contact Center - Special Guests Tim Knox and Michael Clark 37:53

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In this two part episode, industry leaders unpack how AI is transforming contact centers — from real-time intent detection and transcription to 24/7 AI front-ends and regulatory challenges in finance. They discuss practical use cases, the evolving role of human agents, model-agnostic strategies, and what the next 12–18 months might mean for contact…

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497 - “Terror Firma” & “Kobayashi”

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Covering “Terror Firma” & “Kobayashi.”

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661: V4C Meets RFR Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, we’ll learn what the hell all those deadly Teslas were swerving out of the way of, Colorado takes the everybody out of PUBLIC schools, and we’ll sell you profanity even more directly than usual. --- Donate to Vulgarity for Charity here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ Learn more about Vulgarity for Charity here: http…

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496 - “Starstruck” & “Dream Catcher”

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Covering “Starstruck” and “Dream Catcher.”

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Beverley Rowbotham's Family Speaks Out: 25 Years Later 51:50

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In this special update episode we’re joined by Beverley’s sister Barb Kilpatrick and niece Melanie to mark a milestone in one of the most high-profile cases the province has seen, reflect on the impact, and share new details - including some sad family news and a public plea for information. 25 years ago today, the body of 42 year old mother of two…

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660: A Hunter and His Pray Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, some of us learn that it’s national “slap your irritating coworker day” the hard way, We learn that Ohio is round on the ends and fucking stupid in the middle, and Ross Douthat will go searching for a miracle example and pass right over his career as an intellectual. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click h…

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495 - “Lost and Found”

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Kicking off Prodigy with “Lost and Found”!

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Born Fearless: The Big Phil Campion Story 52:25

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In this episode, we meet Big Phil Campion, a man whose journey from the care system to the elite ranks of the 22 SAS is nothing short of remarkable. Given up for adoption and raised through hardship, Phil left school at 16 with no qualifications but a burning desire to serve. He joined the Royal Hampshire Regiment, conquered both the Royal Marines …

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659: Burning Question Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, we’ll hate on the wrong way to hate wrongness, One Million Moms tells NASCAR their language is a bit too racy, and Don Ford will be here to help take the pi$$ out of an epistle. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazo…

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Supplemental 53

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Our final thoughts on Lower Decks, and your mail!

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658: Ad Mominem Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, the nones are emptier than we thought, a Trump video about med beds gets recognized as AI because of complete sentences, and Ross Douthat will ask how we explain all the alien abductions if Jesus isn’t our Lord and Savior. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist T…

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494 - “Fissure Quest” & “The New Next Generation”

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Wrapping up Lower Decks with “Fissure Quest” and “The New Next Generation.”

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Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [5] 1:16:57

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[Part 5 of 5] This final instalment wraps up our coverage and analysis of the Hockey Canada scandal and trial. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in Room 209 that night — and why the verdicts would have remained the same anyway. The difference is in how the judge got there. Please note: this series does not di…

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Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [4] 1:16:11

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[Part 4 of 5] We continue to unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 - including the controversy around crown witness Brett Howden and the alleged slap and “splits” incidents, leading up to the verdicts and how the country reacted to them. At the end, Kristi shares her personal opinion about what likely happened in that hotel room — and why the v…

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Officer on Deck: Reflections from a Royal Navy Veteran 54:23

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In this episode we sit down with Steven Clarke, a former Royal Navy officer with a career that took him across oceans - and ultimately to Northern Ireland. In this candid conversation, Steven shares what drew him to a life at sea, the places and people that left the biggest mark, and what transitioning into civilian life taught him about leadership…

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657: Conjured Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, Atheists find ourselves the only terrorists without a magical hat, a representative who represents himself has a fool for a client, and we’ll welcome in a pair of obsessive Joe Rogan listeners throughout the show. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our…

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493 - “Fully Dilated” & “Upper Decks”

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Covering “Fully Dilated” and “Upper Decks.”

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656: Tylenol Lives Matter Edition 1:04:47

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On this week's episode: The White House finds the connections between JC and CK ... Rumor has it that Ryan Walters fucked a pile of flour during a board of education zoom call? ... And Don Ford will be here to read Paul's homophobic letter to the Romans. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingA…

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492 - “Starbase 80?!” & “Of Gods and Angles”

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Covering “Starbase 80?!” and “Of Gods and Angles.”

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Cold Water, Clear Mind, Healing PTSD, One Swim at a Time 54:51

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This is Once a Warrior: Life Beyond the Uniform. In this episode, we meet Anthony McToal, known across Northern Ireland as the Cold Water Warrior. A Royal Irish veteran who faced debilitating PTSD after Afghanistan. Anthony found healing where many wouldn’t dare go - the freezing waters of Ballygally Beach. 300 days of sea swims. One mission: menta…

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Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [3] 1:30:07

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[Part 3 of 5] In Part 3, we unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 and the contradictions at the heart of the case. A clear pattern emerges: the five accused players were repeatedly given the benefit of the doubt, while E.M. was scrutinized and cast as unreliable. Thanks for your patience with this deep-dive series and for allowing us the time t…

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655: Tarot Bull Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, the nation casts our tiny face upwards towards the heavens, God continues having a mediocre .500 winning percentage at football, and we discover that random janitors often give the best psychiatric advice. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, c…

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491 - “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel” & “A Farewell to Farms”

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Covering “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel” and “A Farewell to Farms.”

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654: Jammie Jams Edition 1:00:00

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In this week’s episode, we dredge the leftovers bucket to see if there are any headlines we missed, then we let you hear what we sound like in our pajamas. --- Come see us live in New Orleans on September 27th! To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.…