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The Daily Atheist

A solo-host live stream offering daily atheist news and commentary, directly refuting religious arguments from the live chat.

The brief

This is a confrontational, activist-oriented atheist show, broadcast live from the host's home. The format is a solo monologue where host Chris Mallard critiques religious texts and beliefs, frequently using a sarcastic and ranting style. A significant portion of the show is dedicated to reading and directly refuting comments from the live YouTube chat, with a particular focus on arguments from theists.

Unlike more academic atheist podcasts, this show's defining feature is its real-time, unmoderated engagement with a live chat, which fuels much of the content. The host's blend of personal stories from his acting life with fiery, often satirical, theological critiques gives the show a unique, raw-feeling personality.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Chris Mallard is the host of The Daily Atheist (also known as The Daily Atheist Morning Show), a live call-in and web show. He is an atheist activist who critiques religious doctrines, particularly Christianity and Islam, through monologues and direct engagement with his live audience. The evidence shows he is also a working actor who shares personal anecdotes from his career, such as auditioning for Shakespeare plays.

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Credentials & credits

  • Host, The Daily Atheist Morning Show
  • Host, The Chris Mallard Show
  • Actor

Other ventures

  • The Chris Mallard Show (YouTube Channel)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
Daily
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
872
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Free Will? Why God Has No Power Over Evil - The DAM Show

    This episode is a prime example of the show's core thesis, critiquing a fundamental theological concept ('free will') as an excuse for the problem of evil.

  2. 02
    The Immorality of Christianity - The DAM Show

    Captures the confrontational and activist tone of the show, focusing on perceived moral failures within Christian scripture and practice.

  3. 03
    Aliens and Jesus? - The DAM Show

    Demonstrates the show's willingness to tackle more speculative topics while maintaining its critical, atheistic perspective.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

This is not an interview-based show. The format is a solo monologue combined with live audience interaction. There are no guests.

This is a solo-host live stream, not an interview show. Chris Mallard broadcasts directly to the camera, delivering monologues and interacting heavily with the YouTube live chat. He frequently reads comments aloud, both from supporters and detractors, and uses them as springboards for extended rants and arguments.

Signature segments

  • · ConspiraWin (satirical ad segment)
  • · Direct refutation of live chat comments
  • · Rant-style monologues
  • · Personal anecdotes from acting career
  • · Dancing Cow intro sequence

Topics covered repeatedly

AtheismBiblical CriticismChristianityThe Problem of EvilFree WillChristian NationalismScience vs. ReligionSkepticismLive Chat DebatesReligious Hypocrisy
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show is a solo format and does not feature guests.

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
12.4K
12,400
Avg views / video
585
Trailing window
Total views
719K
719,367
Videos published
872
Sponsor readEstimated

The show does not appear to have traditional sponsors. The only 'ad' is a recurring satirical segment called 'ConspiraWin,' which mocks conspiracy theories. The show seems to be primarily community-supported.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the host's name?
The host is Chris Mallard.
What is the show's format?
It's a solo live stream where the host delivers monologues on atheism and religion and interacts heavily with the live YouTube chat.
Does the show have interviews?
No, it is not an interview show and does not feature guests.
Is The Daily Atheist still active?
Yes, the channel appears to upload new content on a weekly, if not daily, basis.
Where can I watch the show?
The show is broadcast and available on the YouTube channel 'The Daily Atheist'.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]The Daily Atheist YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  2. [02]Chris Mallard's Linktreelinktr.ee
  3. [03]Meet the atheists - Chris Mallardyoutube.com
  4. [04]The Daily Atheist Morning Show (podcast) - Chris Mallard - Listen Noteslistennotes.com
  5. [05]"Atheism, Critiques of Religion, and Views on Morality" ft. Chris Mallardmusic.youtube.com
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