The Atheist Experience is an American live, weekly televised webcast based in Austin, Texas, United States.

[3] After several informal monthly gatherings, the Atheist Community of Austin was formally founded on December 15, 1996, by which time it had attracted around sixty members.

[3] By June 1997, the ACA had its own website, a relatively new medium at the time, to reach out to fellow atheists on the internet.

[4] Subsequent episodes were recorded at the public-access television studio at Austin Public (1143 Northwestern Ave).

After 18 years, long-standing logistical and technical issues at the public access studio prompted the crew to move to the ACA's Freethought Library (1507 West Koenig Lane) in October 2015.

[16] The opening theme used for The Atheist Experience has changed over the years; in some cases due to copyright issues.

[26] At times, the hosts reply in kind, or even initiate verbal abuse or mockery of the religious beliefs which a caller may hold.

[30] In June 2019, Tracie Harris, Jen Peeples, John Iacoletti, and Phil Session left the show after a disagreement with the ACA's handling of a guest host who made a controversial video on trans women athletes.

[64] Occasionally, a notable scientist, scholar or activist is invited to take the role of co-host on the show; after an interview with the host, the guest participates in answering calls.