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
27 episodes
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
THE FRIENDLY ATHEIST - Hemant Mehta
Season 2 kicks off with a fascinating interview with The Friendly atheist a.k.a Hemant Mehta. We discuss everything from his writing to current events and beyond.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:14:09
Evolving your understanding
Keith gives a crash course in Evolution. Likely the first of many pods on this subject.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:48
Art of giving Foundation - Autumn Pippenburg
Keith welcomes Autumn Pippenburg to the podcast. Autumn is the founder of the Art of giving foundation and talks about her love for art and its uses from providing Chicago schools with supplies to art therapy and more. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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57:32
Can't Trump this. Daaa da da da
Keith reluctantly discusses the ugly white elephant in the room. Donald. J. Trump. Let's just say he's not a big fan. Hear Keith's thoughts on possibly the most polarising figure in modern history.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:58
Monica Miller - Church and state separation
Keith talks with the wonderful Monica Miller.Former lead attorney for the American Humanist Association and current attorney for the Non Human rights project.They discuss her myriad of church/state separation cases, even those where she...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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59:04
The Cyberiam lyrics explained
Keith explains the meaning behind many of his favourite Cyberiam tunes. From "Don't Blink" to "The Moral Landscape" and many more!To check out the band use the links below:WWW.THECYBERIAM.COMFACEBOOK.COM/THECYBERIAM...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:48
Who the fudge is Keith Semple anyway?
Keith introduces himself and explains his overarching plan for the podcast.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:31
Homopinionation - Jason Lewis
Keith chats with the hilarious Jason Lewis, A.k.a. "HOMOPINIONATION" on instagram and DISASTROPHEFILMS on TikTok. Jason delves deep into his fascinating past and how he ended up as one of the most influential progressive comedians on s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:25:30
Why I'm an Atheist Part 1 - DIVINE HIDDENNESS
KEITH discusses his search for the truth on religion and how he has been an atheist since the age of reason.This is the first of many podcasts where Keith will delve in to his reasons for being an atheist/anti-theist.The biggest reason ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:28
