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The podcast for science, reason, and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society.
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #425
Mike looks at the ramifications and limitations of the Online Safety Bill, which is responsible for the increase in age verification checks appearing online. Meanwhile, Marsh watches the Euros and Mike sees Superman.
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24.07.2025 09:54 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0You can sign up to the Skeptics with a K Patreon, from as little as Β£1 per month, to get an ad-free version of the show and to support the hosts
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #424
Mike looks at the company which claims to be able to spy on you through your mobile phone, and the team returns from the Merseyside Skeptics Summer Picnic.
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The Ockham Awards 2025: recognising the best in skepticism, and the worst in pseudoscience | Michael Marshall
Nominations for the 2025 Ockham Awards are now open, with our annual award for Skeptical Activism and our Rusty Razor award for pseudoscience.
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #423
With the UK on its third heatwave of the year, Marsh asks what role geoengineering can or should play. Meanwhile, Mike has an unexpected knock at the door.
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Dear people of TikTok: I, the editor of The Skeptic, am obviously not a flat earther!
Millions of TikTokers viewed claims that all pilots know the earth is flat... except, I'm the person in the videos, and that's not what I said
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #422
Alice looks at the science underpinning Ozempic and Wegovy, and the impact they have on society. Meanwhile, Mike goes to see Hamilton again. And again. And again.
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #421
Marsh talks about the revival of chemtrails, and the people who are trying to 'cure' the sky with vinegar. Meanwhile, Mike returns from holiday but only wants to talk about 28 Years Later.
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There's fewer than 50 tickets left for the final QED! Pick up yours today:
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #420
Mike looks at a viral video which claims to have located Heaven and proven where souls go after we die. Meanwhile, Alice has a close encounter with wild turtles in Cyprus.
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Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #419
Alice looks at the evidence around the harmful effects of non-stick cookware, and Marsh has a run-in with drunk passengers on a plane. Meanwhile, Alice's crema catalana has an unexpected surprise.
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Skeptics with a K: Episode 418
Marsh outlines his advice for being a skeptical investigator and journalist, and what we can learn from visiting pseudoscience events. Meanwhile, Alice tries to book a dogsitter.
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