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Authors and Podcasters
Thomas Smith
Podcaster
Thomas began podcasting in 2010 with a quest to read the entire bible while providing critical commentary and humor along the way. That project soon led to many others.
Serious Inquiries Only is a show about science, philosophy, politics and skepticism. Opening Arguments, with co-host Matt Cameron, is a legal podcast that takes complex legal issues in the news and breaks them down in an accessible and entertaining way. Dear Old Dads, with Eli Bosnick and Tom Curry, is a parenting podcast that deconstructs everything Dad. Where There's Woke, with Lydia Smith, debunks all of the "woke" controversies that folks like Fox News use to inflame the "cultrue wars".
🔗 Follow Thomas on Instagram and Twitter (@seriouspod) and visit his website (seriouspod.com).
Lydia Smith
Podcaster
Lydia transitioned from her California state government leadership position two years ago to join the podcasting industry and apply her research skillset to debunking right-wing "woke controversies" alongside her husband, Thomas Smith, on Where There's Woke.
Lydia is known for going deep on not just the claims, but the people and corporations involved in the stories they cover. Lydia also co-hosts Gavel Gavel (Opening Arguments’ sister show) and serves as producer for the entire Serious Pod Network.
Prior to this career change, Lydia was a dedicated civil servant with an education in Experimental Psychology. She utilizes her skills in research, statistics, and communication in her new role on the Serious Pod team with on-air and production duties. 🔗 Follow Lydia on her Patreon (patreon.com/wherethereswoke) and on Instagram (@seriouslydiaonly).
Prior to this career change, Lydia was a dedicated civil servant with an education in Experimental Psychology. She utilizes her skills in research, statistics, and communication in her new role on the Serious Pod team with on-air and production duties. 🔗 Follow Lydia on her Patreon (patreon.com/wherethereswoke) and on Instagram (@seriouslydiaonly).