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Room 9 Podcast: Where Beliefs Go to Be Challenged
Welcome to Room 9— a show that refuses to play it safe, tiptoe around sacred cows, or let anyone (host included) off the hook when it comes to their beliefs. If you’re tired of echo chambers, allergic to dogma (whether it’s religious, political, or scientific), and hungry for conversations that actually interrogate the roots of what we think we know, then you’ve just found your new favorite listen.
It's not just another podcast where ideas politely brush past each other. Here, we take a sledgehammer to the foundations—left, right, center, and every shade in between. The goal isn’t to shock for the sake of it, but to create a space where honest, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright confrontational dialogue is the norm. If you’re looking for a show that will challenge your assumptions, force you to confront the tough questions, and maybe even make you squirm a little, you’re in the right place.
A Borderline Anti-Theistic Edge
Let’s be clear: we’re not here to coddle religious sensibilities. In fact, this podcast leans unapologetically toward an anti-theistic perspective—not merely skeptical of supernatural claims, but openly critical of the ways religious thinking can distort our understanding of reality, morality, and each other. But unlike the shallow, meme-driven atheism that’s content to mock from the sidelines, Room 9 goes deeper. We break down the actual arguments, dissect the psychology of belief, and expose the subtle ways faith traditions shape our collective consciousness.
The show doesn’t just poke holes in religious thinking; it asks why so many of us are drawn to myth, ritual, and transcendence in the first place. And it doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff—the contradictions, the atrocities, the parts of sacred texts that most apologists would rather you ignore. If you’re ready to wrestle with the Bible’s “worst bits,” question the moral legacy of Christianity, or just see what happens when faith is subjected to relentless scrutiny, you’ll feel right at home here.
Data, Science, and the Relentless Grind of Truth-Seeking
At the core of Room 9 is a commitment to the scientific method—not as a collection of facts, but as a way of thinking. Every episode is grounded in skepticism, logical analysis, and a refusal to accept comforting narratives just because they’re popular or emotionally satisfying. Science here isn’t a set of dogmas; it’s a process: observe, hypothesize, test, critique, and—crucially—be willing to change your mind when the evidence demands it.
We champion healthy skepticism, but not cynicism. The show’s attitude is that real intellectual integrity means exposing every idea (especially your own) to the risk of disconfirmation. It’s about the grind of peer review, the pain of admitting you were wrong, and the discipline of never letting your beliefs calcify into dogma. If you want to see what it looks like to defend the integrity of the scientific process—warts and all—while refusing to worship authority or tradition, Room 9 is your laboratory.
Guests Who Disagree, Conversations That Matter
Room 9 isn’t just a solo rant. Expect a steady rotation of guests, many of whom are “more spiritual for lack of a better term.” The goal is not to stack the deck with like-minded atheists or skeptics, but to bring on people who genuinely see the world differently—pastors, mystics, Jungians, theists, and seekers of every stripe. The trick is to find guests you can argue with fiercely, but still be “completely cool with it” once the microphones are off.
Debate is encouraged, disagreement is inevitable, and civility is non-negotiable. These aren’t softball interviews; they’re real confrontations—sometimes heated, always honest. You’ll hear local pastors’ sermons dissected and debated, spiritual experiences put under the microscope, and cherished beliefs (from all sides) subjected to the same relentless cross-examination.
Series That Dig Deeper
Room 9 isn’t afraid to get specific. One recurring series will feature the host listening to local pastors’ sermons and picking them apart, line by line—testing their claims against logic, evidence, and ethical scrutiny. Another might dive into the world of spiritual but not religious thinkers, exploring why myth and ritual still have such a hold on the modern mind, even in an age dominated by science and data.
But the approach is always the same: no cherry-picking, no hiding from the hard passages, and no letting anyone (least of all the host) off the hook. Whether it’s the “worst bits” of the Bible, the latest pop-psychology trend, or the comforting fictions we tell ourselves on the left and right, Room 9 is here to ask: “Is this actually true, or just another poetic framework that makes life feel more coherent?”
A Host Who Challenges Himself
Room 9 isn’t just about challenging others; it’s about the host putting his own beliefs on the chopping block. The show’s creator is no stranger to spiritual journeys, existential crises, or the seductive power of narrative. He’s been through the “it’s not religion, it’s a spiritual journey” phase, dived deep into Jung, and come out the other side with a commitment to relentless questioning.
Every episode is an exercise in intellectual honesty—willing to admit when an argument lands, when a critique stings, or when a cherished idea just doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. The host’s writing style is direct, unflinching, and allergic to self-deception. He’s not here to provide easy answers, but to model what it looks like to wrestle with the hardest questions, even (especially) when they hit close to home.
Why Room 9?
Because most podcasts are afraid to go where this one goes. Because most conversations about belief are either too polite, too shallow, or too invested in protecting someone’s feelings. Room 9 is different. It’s a place where the only sacred thing is the pursuit of truth—where beliefs go to be challenged, not coddled.
So if you’re ready to have your worldview shaken, your assumptions questioned, and your mind stretched, subscribe now. Bring your best arguments, your deepest doubts, and your thickest skin. In Room 9, nobody gets out unscathed—and that’s exactly the point.
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Room 9: Where data, logic, and the scientific process meet the messiness of belief. Edgy. Unapologetic. Relentlessly honest. Come for the debate, stay for the discomfort—and maybe, just maybe, leave a little smarter than you arrived.
Episodes
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
In the tenth episode of Room 9 Sean sits down with another friend from high school, Maegen Indelicato. Maegen has a brother who struggles with a heroin addiction. She elaborates on his addiction through her point of view, and shares how she had to ask him to move out of her house due to the affect his addiction had on her and her family. Maegen also elborates on how she learned to develop strict and healthy boundaries while still being available to help.
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
In episode nine of the Room 9 podcast, Sean gets the wonderful opportunity to sit down with a former fellow resident of Horizon Village, Matthew Oliver. Sean and Matt go through the pros and cons of MAT (medical assisted treatment) and Matt shares parts of his struggle with addiction.
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
In episode 8 of the Room 9 podcast, Sean sits down with the two fellas from "Jay and Ted's Excellent Recovery" They both share the struggles that addiction brings and how they battled through it.
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
In this episode Sean gets the privilege of sitting down with an old friend from high school, Natalie Pellnat. Natalie courageously opens up about her pain that has been caused by her father's struggle with alcohol. She shares how she had to learn to set healthy boundaries and continue to live her life despite the pain addiction has brought her.
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
In this episode, Sean sits down with one of his BFF's, David Riffel, and has a short chat with him on how he felt and what everything looked like through his eyes with Sean's addiction. Although this conversation is short, and i'm sure a part two is to come, there is depth and weight in every word that is spoken.
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
In the fourth episode of Room 9 Sean and Andy Talk Vulnerability; it's importance for a true and full recovery; how it can make any relationship reach its maximum potential and it being the key to digging up the roots of our psychological pain.
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
In this episode of Room 9 Sean and Andy discuss how fear and pride hold us back from constant growth, and how humility and patience can keep us in a constant balance of healthy recovery.
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
In this episode of Room 9 Sean has the privilege of sitting down with his little sister Meghan. They discuss what it was like from her perspective to see her brother struggling with addiction. Meghan also shares the things she would do differently and gives advice to other people who have a family member struggling.
Saturday Nov 03, 2018
Saturday Nov 03, 2018
In this Episode of Room 9 the boys get into the importance of finding ways to grow while going through hell. They explore how self-pity and "trying to fill the void" can prevent learning and keep us hunkered down in stagnancy.
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
In this episode Sean and Andy discuss a little bit of their story, the benefits of rehab, getting through life when it sucks, and the importance of setting obtainable goals.