The Semple Truth
A Northern Irishman's take on all things American.
Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Keith Semple talks about everything from social issues to political issues with plenty of comedy sprinkled in for levity.
Some solo podcasts and some with special guests, Keith will delve deep into current affairs. The plan is to make scientific and social concepts accessible to everyone in a "Semple" way.
Episodes
36 episodes
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT E09 - April 13-20, 2025 - The Semple Truth Podcast
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of April 13-20th, 2025▬▬▬TOPICS ▬▬▬00:00 - Happy 4/2002:01 - Intro02:25 - Immigration and The "Supreme" Court06:27 - Deporting "Home Grown Cri...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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29:05
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT E08 - April 7-13
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of April-7-13th, 2025.00:00 - Intro01:25 - Tariffs: Part Deux07:33 - More ICE illegalities 09:14 - Surprise, it's ROZ!09:57 - Kudos to SNL
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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26:29
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT E07 - March 31st-April 6th 2025
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of MARCH 31st-April 6th, 2025.00:00 - Intro01:32 - Tariffs17:36 - Is a Trump recovery possible?19:09 - April 5th "Hands Off!" protests20:57 - Drea...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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44:16
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT E06
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of MARCH 24-30th, 2025.00:00 - Beer!00:47 - Intro01:43 - Signalgate08:33 - Trumps third term11:51 - More ICE madness15:51 - Ezra Klein's new b...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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30:01
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT E05
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of MARCH 12-16th, 2025.www.SempleTruth.comSupport the showTheSempleTruth.BuzzSprout.com...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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45:06
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT E04
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of MARCH 12-16th, 2025.www.SempleTruth.com00:00 - Intro00:50 - Keith makes the ultimate sacrifice and watches OAN & Newsmax01:53 - Comparing Tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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33:39
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT E03
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of MARCH 8th-13th, 2025.www.SempleTruth.comSupport the show00:00 - Intro01:41 - Is Trum...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:39
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT - E02
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of MARCH 1ST-7TH, 2025.www.SempleTruth.com00:00 - Intro01:40 - Keith is out of town and is not up-to-date on the news cycle02:50 - Zelenskyy visits...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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32:15
THE COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT - E01
Chris and Keith complain about the weeks events in Trumplandia.Week of February 24th, 2025.www.SempleTruth.com
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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28:38
Souls and Roundabouts?
Keith fulfils a promise from his first podcast to explain the proper rules of the road in regards to roundabouts. Getting much more serious, Keith discusses the concept of a soul and Dualism. Forgive the throat infection and subsequent...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:21
Trump Won? The Semple Truth - Quick Thoughts
Keith is finally able to express his feelings on the Trump win. Audio quality is not perfect as it's recorded in the car during travel.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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7:10
What's in a RIGHT WING brain? The Semple Truth S03 E03
Keith chats with Keegan Tatum. With a Masters from Colombia and Batchelors from Syacruse, Keegan is an expert in the Psychology of Politics.This might be in the running for Keith's favourite interview to date!!Find Keegan here:<...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:23:19
Are all politicians corrupt? False Equivalency - S03 E02
Keith discusses whether all politicians are corrupt and whether they can be trusted. He delves deep into campaign donations, PAC money, ideology, voting records and more, to express a surprisingly positive outlook
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:06
Traditions - S03 E01
Keith discusses various traditions (mostly in the USA) that he feels are archaic and should be added to the trash heap of history. Not to mention some relatively harmless ones and everything in between.Thanks giving4th of J...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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26:10
Young "Atheist" Blood - Josh Westbrook
Keith chats with young atheist, Josh Westbrook. He runs a successful atheist based page on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/secular_and_atheistJosh is based in St. Louis, Missouri.They discuss his views...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:00
AJ Cole - Disturbing the Piece
Keith chats with AJ Cole.They became friends when AJ acted as Keith's love interest in his music video "Makes my world shine" back in 2010.The discussion includes secular parenting, Texas politics, women's rights and more!The Bo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:03:07
Canadian center for Inquiry - Leslie Rosenblood
Keith interviews Leslie Rosenblood.The host of "Podcast for Inquiry" produced by the CFIC, Center for inquiry Canada.They discuss the major differences between the US, UK and Canada in regards to secularism and religiosity.It's a fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:27:58
Jeff Suburu - Guitarist for Enrique Iglesias, Tainted Love and more...
Keith chats with his friend Jeff Suburu (pronounced "Sabrew" by the way)who is an amazing guitar player and all round musician. He is the lead guitar player for Enrique Iglesias and tours all over the world. Keith and Jeff...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:07:04
Andrew Seidel - Church State Separation
Keith chats with Andrew Seidel. An attorney for Americans United and author of "The Founding Myth" and "American Crusade."Links mentioned in the conversation include:Andrew Seidel -
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:05:29
Climate change
Keith discusses the most important topic in the world today, Climate change. Here him give a "basic introduction" to the global warming crisis. For all those who are unsure about its true effects, or about the amount that humanity is contributi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:50
Transgender rights
Keith discusses his thoughts on Transgender rights in today's society.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:18
