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The podcast for science, reason, and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society.

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31.07.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #425 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>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 ...

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€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #424 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>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.</p><p>Online tickets for the final QED ar...

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.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

24.07.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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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17.07.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #423 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>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.</p><p>Online tickets for the final QED ar...

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.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

17.07.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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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10.07.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #422 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>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.</p><p>Online tickets for the final...

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.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

10.07.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.07.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.07.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #421 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Marsh talks about the revival of chemtrails, and the people who are trying to &#39;cure&#39; the sky with vinegar. Meanwhile, Mike returns from holiday but only wants to talk about 28 Years Later.<...

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.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

03.07.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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QED | A weekend of science, reason, and critical thinking | 25th-26th October 2025, Manchester UK QED is the UKΚΌs largest skepticism and pop-science conference, taking place in the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester on 25th-26th October 2025.

There's fewer than 50 tickets left for the final QED! Pick up yours today:
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26.06.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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26.06.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #420 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>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.</p><p>Tickets for the fin...

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.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

26.06.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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QED | A weekend of science, reason, and critical thinking | 25th-26th October 2025, Manchester UK QED is the UKΚΌs largest skepticism and pop-science conference, taking place in the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester on 25th-26th October 2025.

Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today
qedcon.org

19.06.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Join the Skeptics in the Pub Online Discord Server! Check out the Skeptics in the Pub Online community on Discord – hang out with 581 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server
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19.06.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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19.06.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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19.06.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #419 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>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&#39;s crema catalana has an unexpected surpri...

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.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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12.06.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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12.06.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #418 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>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.</p><p>Tickets for ...

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.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

12.06.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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