Reviews
“I’m so glad the Bible got rebooted into something useful and entertaining like a Thomas Smith podcast”
crystaloftruth via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/30/20
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“Provides the content in a manner which is 100 times more interesting and entertaining than reading the mind numbing monotony which is the bible”
aven. r via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/19/19
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“Don't believe the 1 star reviews. This is funny, insightful and educational, just don't forget that when you are chuckling along, or stunned into silence by the madness, some people really believe this garbage. :-(”Read full review »
Kena161975 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/31/18
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“It's unbelievable how many podcasters there have been and are with the intention of reading the Bible; Thomas seems to be the only person who actually had the motivation to do it. Dozens of Christian groups or coalitions of them start and some don't manage to drop more than a handful. Thank you,...”Read full review »
PhelineCat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/18
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“Just picked this up a week ago. Excellent!”
Faithful Skeptic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/18
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“I am not an atheist and am reading the bible on my own. I listen to T&TB after every section that I read. At first it was to help me to retain more information, like a book club. It has evolved into a fun game where I try to guess the wise cracks that Thomas will make before I listen.”
Timber Savage via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/17
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“As a critic of religion I felt obligated to become more familiar with the Bible. This was a very fun way to do that. Sure, it's full of bias that largely reaffirmed my own bias, but it's still way better than arguing from ignorance.”
JoshMBecker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/17
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“Thomas read all the way through the Bible, something I have never been able to do myself. He deserves five stars just for that. But he also did it while being hilarious and insightful. I can't wait to get to the Apocrypha! What's keeping you? It's not like you have a real job. And the hard work...”Read full review »
ProfessorGinny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/17
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“With an hour a day to kill communting to work, I can say I'm delighted my Atheist subscriptions lead me to T&theB Podcast. It has been a sweet savour unto me! I've always felt guilty when poking fun at religion because I could never say I actually knew that much of the scripture. Now...”Read full review »
BonBon_82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/12/17
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“Best way ever to actually know what's in the Bible if you don't want to waste good reading time on this boring, droning, repetitive, pointless, stupid drivel. As a believer I read it twice cover to cover. Now, as a non-delusional, rational person I get to realize how dumb this nonsense is really...”Read full review »
Vicwestlad via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/20/16
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“If I have to listen to someone read the Bible at least I get to listen to the sweet dulcet tones of Thomas.”
Oxidation via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/16
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“Thanks for doing it so we don't have to.”
Zentrout via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/16
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“So Person, I seriously enjoy listening to this podcast at Place, and also when I'm at Place or Place. When I'm driving to Place with Person, me, Person, Person and Person, we all end up discussing this stuff. Love it. Thanks for suffering through it Person. You're a better man than I.”
matt_vai via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/16
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“Highly recommend this podcast, as with his other ten or who knows how many there are now”
Mrrightwing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/16
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“Ask a friend to read the bible aloud to you. See how far you get before falling asleep or jabbing pencils in your ears. It takes a special mind and voice to make this entertaining and pleasing to the ear. Thomas inflection and tone make this a delightful listening experience. The jokes are...”Read full review »
CCoraggio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/16
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“Stories so crazy we couldn't make them up… oh wait.
I kind of wish it was the NIV Bible, but I understand his reasons. Most churches swear by the KJV and he does a pretty good job at summing it up and making jokes to help keep us engaged. But to be fair, even though the Barbarian's Handbook is a...”Read full review »
l0j1k, via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/16
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“Thomas reads the bible at least twice. Once in order to make notes for commentary and again for our listening pleasure(?). That dedication is a little insane but very appreciated! Especially because there is no way I'm reading it again. Thank you Thomas!”
HeathenBlonde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/16
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“I've tried to read The Bible start to finish on three different occasions and both time the awful book was tossed across the room halfway through Exodus. Now I'm halfway to being caught up with the podcast and enjoying the ride....actually when it gets tedious I still feel the urge to throw...”Read full review »
NoraPDX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/16
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“I've been really enjoying Thomas's reading of the bible. He makes one of the most miserable books ever written both comprehensible and funny. I'm only just approaching the halfway mark - he just told us he'll be done by April 2015 (ha ha). Warning for others - it got pretty bad when he was trying...”Read full review »
jken3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/16
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“Jerking it to scripture has never been easier!”
pyretemb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/15/16
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“Thanks for saving me from a lot of repetitive reading. Your fun to listen to”
Schrish from the start via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/16
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“Too bad my catechism classes weren't this much fun. I'm hooked!”
Satanicmekanic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/16
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“I'm still in Leviticus, but I'm still hanging on. You really make it possible to stick with it. Thanks for that!”
MFrancisW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/16
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“I have been wanting to read the bible for a long time but I couldn't get myself past the middle of Exodus. Now with Thomas I get to enjoy the horrid monotony and repetition of the Old and New testaments. Thanks to Tom and Cecil over at Cognitive Dissonance for introducing me to Thomas and thanks...”Read full review »
Sir Wookiefeed the Great via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/16
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“Thomas' take is right on. I've enjoyed catching up.”
Ms rat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/16
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“I’ve tried to read the Bible on my own and always got tired and bored and just couldn’t get through it. Having Thomas read it to me and laughing, getting angry and/or rolling my eyes with him makes this chore one I can actually accomplish. I’ve long wanted to be able to argue with my supposedly...”Read full review »
cindithequeen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/16
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“I'm hoping Thomas gets around to The 'Holy Books' of the Church of latter day Saints. Especially the Book of Abraham and the planet Kolob.”
Radiografx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/16
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“So much easier to listen to the bible than to read it myself. Thomas is excellent at recapping the text & does a decent amount of research to help explain the jibber jabber that is the KJV bible. Always wanted to read the bible but found myself in a daze not remembering what I just read. This...”Read full review »
L Lorona via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/16
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“I first heard about this podcast from the appearance on CogDis, even though I listen to Atheistically Speaking on a regular basis. Though I’m still in the Old Testament portion, I listen to this podcast every day, nearly all day long. Some of the jokes are a swing and a miss, but for the most...”Read full review »
Joesen1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/16
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“I have no idea why, but Thomas stuck through reading the bible for long enough to get paid per episode.
Not the most exhilarating podcast, but Thomas does the best with the material he's got. It's not as if you could do better.
If you have the misguided notion that reading the bible is...”Read full review »
Luke1183 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/02/16
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“Thomas Smith is, as far as I know, the originator of the layman-reads-a-holy-book podcast, and I couldn't enjoy it more. Having been raised as a Christian and deconverted later, it's difficult for me to read the bible without hearing the apologetics brimming up at the back of my mind. So, it's...”Read full review »
Ultramodern via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/16
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“I was quite the biblical scholar in my theist days. Taught many sunday schools, bible studies etc.... Listening to someone who'd never read it before is interesting. I have always been around people who knew the history, people and places. They understood the symbolism of the Hebrews and where...”Read full review »
Rebel*Ox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/16
“Excellent podcast”
Pawdner via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/18/16
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“It is really nice to go through the entire Bible with someone who is quite entertaining and relatable. I enjoy it a lot and I want to thank Thomas for doing this. I discovered this podcast through another one I listen to, so I'm not listening to the newer and current episodes, but starting from...”Read full review »
Lizziloo87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/16
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“I simply love this. Fun, smart, wonderful. You will fall in love with the tone of this podcast, and with Thomas. I will never do the bible any other way. An amazing feat of tenacity, 5 years of bible, so far, and more devoted and focused than ever. I have great respect for Thomas, as this is an...”Read full review »
Lloyvahll via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/16
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“Imagine the bible being read by Norm MacDonald, complete with wise cracks.”
Local Dairy Council via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/16
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“This podcast is SO good. I'm learning what the bible actually says better than if I were reading it on my own, which I have tried, but failed due to boredom. Thomas' intermittent witty, thought-provoking commentary makes the process palatable and, oddly, very entertaining.”
Kissfan55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/16
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“If you ever read the bible straight thru you will become an atheist. This book that so many say is the word of god and I'm taking a quote from Thomas is the "WORST book ever written" and I could say that with any more conviction than Jesus did when he died for your sins. How anybody could think...”Read full review »
KungFusion71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/16
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“Who needs a biblical scholar? Thomas is a classic Everyman working his way through the most popular(?) book of all time.”
B_Y_3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/16
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“The only way to read this stupid book. Your persistence and determination is commendable”
Helenbach. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/16
“An excellent podcast that is educational and funny. I don't think I could make this biblical journey without Thomas' explanations and commentary of what is almost an unreadable book.”Read full review »
Allguff via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/02/16
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“It is the best because Thomas questions all of the craziness & irrationality that this book contains. The killings, the taking of land, the genocide, rape & misogyny to name just a few examples. I don't know how the everyday preachers are supposed to explain most of this stuff, but I think I'd...”Read full review »
Starman1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/31/15
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“Reminds me of when I used to read the smutty bits of the bible when I was a kid. Thank you Thomas, love the additional commentary”
Canberran Dave via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/28/15
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“Thomas - Thank you for doing the heavy lifting of reading this thing.
I get into arguments with believers all the time and when they say 'well - did you read the Bible' I have to respond with 'No But...' and then have to slink away with my tail between my legs. Not a good look for me.
So the work...”Read full review »
James-Brown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/15
“This is one of my favorite podcasts, it makes the bible like Netflix: i just binge till i lose track of time. It helps that it’s hilarious.”
Clm3077 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/15
“Dude...Thanks!
I read all the way to 1st Samuel on my own before The Lord led me to your podcast.
I Praise Thee.
In appreciation, I go now to prepare a burnt offering, being careful not use "Strange Fire" lest I be consumed in fire by the All-Loving god.”
Rosco1496 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/15
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“I just started this podcast a few days ago and I can't stop listening to it! It's brilliant. Thomas definitely has a knack for pointing out the horrible and the hilarious in the bible. I can't wait to catch up to the New Testament. Keep it up, Tom!!!”
Harry0550 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/15
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