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500 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
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Episode #439
6 november 2025
In the aftermath of QED, Marsh talks about the communities skepticism and built and ways they can be used to make a difference. Meanwhile, Mike visits a water park and Marsh goes to Hadrian's Wall. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #438 - Live from QED 2025
30 oktober 2025
We are live from QED 2025! Alice talks about Nutmaxxing, where men try to enhance the volume of their semen, Marsh looks as a plug-in gadget which claims to reduce your electricity bills, and Mike asks what evidence there is that paracetamol really works. Lees meer
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Episode #437
23 oktober 2025
Alice looks at what happens when you go on a 'dopamine fast' and whether the claims about it from influencers match the biology. Meanwhile, with just hours to go before QED, the team are remarkably relaxed. Lees meer
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Episode #436
16 oktober 2025
Mike asks if the Turing Test is really a meaningful tool for gauging the state of artificial intelligence, and the team has the last few announcements for QED 2025. Lees meer
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Episode #435
9 oktober 2025
Marsh drops down a rabbit hole when he starts to look into the makers of 'Ozempatch', which claims to shift stubborn belly fat. Meanwhile, Mike tries to book a massage. Lees meer
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Episode #434
2 oktober 2025
Alice investigates new reports that long distance running is somehow associated with increased cancer risk. Meanwhile, the team has the latest news on the final QED. Lees meer
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Episode #433
25 september 2025
In the wake of the political violence in the USA, Marsh asks why the self-appointed defenders of 'free speech' are so selective about whose speech they defend. Lees meer
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Episode #432
18 september 2025
Mike looks at the 'small boat' crossings and what it means for the asylum system in the UK, before being accosted by an Australian man in Wales. Lees meer
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Episode #431
11 september 2025
Alice looks at the trendy new superfood and supplement "sea moss", which is claimed to have numerous (and nebulous) health benefits. Meanwhile, Marsh has to move a piano and Mike checks into a hotel. Lees meer
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Episode #430
4 september 2025
Marsh dives into Reddit ads and discovers a new product which claims to be a firewall for your brain. Meanwhile, Mike orders a Dirty Sprite and is disappointed with the results. Lees meer
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Episode #429
28 augustus 2025
Mike reviews Ben Shapiro's review of the latest Superman film, and the team has updates for the upcoming QED event. Spoiler warning! There are a lot of spoilers for Superman in this episode. Lees meer
You can find NerdSync's fact-check of Shapiro's Superman review on YouTube.
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Episode #428
21 augustus 2025
Alice looks at the reasons why women have heart attacks misdiagnosed far more often than men, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Mike and Marsh quiz Alice on the mysterious new black strap she has started wearing on her arm. Lees meer
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Episode #427
14 augustus 2025
Marsh looks at a supplement pedlar from the UK, attempting to skirt the regulations with thinly disguised claims. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to Blackpool where Marsh goes to get ice cream. Lees meer
Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Episode #426
7 augustus 2025
Alice examines the evidence for red light therapy face masks, which are growing in popularity online. Meanwhile, Marsh has contractors in the house again, and Mike is catching flies with vinegar. Lees meer
Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Episode #425
31 juli 2025
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 goes to see Superman. Lees meer
You can give us your nominations for the Ockham Awards at the website of The Skeptic. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #424
24 juli 2025
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. Lees meer
Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #423
17 juli 2025
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. Lees meer
Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #422
10 juli 2025
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. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #421
3 juli 2025
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. Lees meer
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today before they sell out! You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #420
26 juni 2025
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. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #419
19 juni 2025
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. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #418
12 juni 2025
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. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #417
5 juni 2025
Mike examines a new paper which claims that open label placebos are an effective treatment for PMS, and Alice and Marsh visit Barcelona with the Skeptics in the Pub Online team. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #416
29 mei 2025
Alice investigates the sudden hostility to 'seed oils' amongst social media influencers, and how it can be a gateway to more sinister things. Plus, Mike's neighbour can't remember the name of her dog. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #415
22 mei 2025
Marsh looks at a water filter company which offers to remove chlorine, fluoride, and more from your tap water. Meanwhile, the team visit an escape room. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #414
15 mei 2025
Mike looks at the revival of telegony, the 19th Century pseudoscience gaining popularity in the manosphere. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #413
8 mei 2025
Alice looks at testosterone home testing kits, and continuing social media pressure on body image. Meanwhile, Mike makes a Doctor Who-related discovery. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #412
1 mei 2025
Alice looks at fenbendazole, the animal anti-parasitic being touted as a possible treatment for cancer, and Mike goes to watch War of the Worlds live on stage. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #411
24 april 2025
Marsh looks at the increase in seemingly fake experts whose quotes have started to decorate news stories. Meanwhile, Mike is getting a new kitchen. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #410
17 april 2025
Marsh looks at Facebook ads published by Lignosus, a supplement which claims to improve your immune and respiratory wellness. Meanwhile, Alice is not ill. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #409
10 april 2025
Mike looks at the equation used by the US Government to justify their new trade tariffs. Meanwhile, Alice has had a busy few weeks and the team has news about QED 2025. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #408
3 april 2025
Mike looks at the TikTok creators sneaking products into influencer content while pretending to offer the inside scoop. Lees meer
Listeners who are interested in the Mercola Tapes can find more information at the McGill Office for Science and Society.
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
With huge thanks to Ashley Frieze for our Marvel-style Easter Egg!
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Episode #407
27 maart 2025
Alice looks again at the hand held relaxation device "Calm Carry", and the people behind the product. Meanwhile, Marsh goes on Malaysian radio, and Mike is feeling old for his age. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #406
20 maart 2025
Marsh looks at some of the unexpected products which have bought advertising space on the show, while dealing with a broken washing machine. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #405
13 maart 2025
Marsh looks at the influencer campaign which is 'redefining energy' (and won't leave us alone), while Mike talks about renewed media interest in the Shroud of Turin. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #404
6 maart 2025
Alice talks about a handheld device which claims to reduce insomnia and anxiety. Meanwhile the whole team has been to see Captain America. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #403
27 februari 2025
Marsh investigates press stories about a TikTok 'doctor' who claims to cure a sore throat overnight, and Alice looks at electrolyte hydration tablets targeted at people fasting for Ramadan. Meanwhile, Mike needs a cup of tea. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #402
20 februari 2025
Mike looks at the recent paper from Anthropic which shows artificial intelligence can pretend to do one thing while secretly doing something else, and Marsh goes to London to see Inside Number 9 on stage. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #401
13 februari 2025
Alice looks at the wellness trend of Castor Oil Packs, what they are, and whether they do anything at all. Meanwhile, Mike gets a late Christmas present. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #400
6 februari 2025
It's episode 400! Mike looks at a recent investigation which says that looking at an original work of art is more emotionally impactful than looking at a copy of the same work. Meanwhile, Alice tries to go to the doctor. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #399
30 januari 2025
Marsh returns to the misinformation surrounding around the attack on a dance class in Southport last year, following the sentencing of the perpetrator Axel Rudakubana. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #398
23 januari 2025
Marsh examines the chart-topping new podcast The Telepathy Tapes, which claims that autistic children are psychic. Plus, Mike goes to buy a kitchen in VR. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #397
16 januari 2025
Alice looks at the landscape of beauty trends on TikTok, and the team discuss the upcoming changes to the show for 2025. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #396
2 januari 2025
Welcome to 2025! For the first episode of the new year, the team run through questions asked by our listeners. Topic include: who wrote our theme tune, our personal paranormal experiences, and consuming pseudoscientific content without supporting it. Lees meer
If you have have questions you want to put to us, you can email podcast@merseysideskeptics.org.uk
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #395
19 december 2024
For the last episode of 2024, Alice talks about Teck Khong, the former-GP-turned-politician and now vocal critic of lockdowns and the Covid vaccine, and Mike looks at an article from BBC Future which examines the data behind home remedy cold cures. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Skeptics with a K! Lees meer
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #394
5 december 2024
Recording remotely for the first time since 2020, the team talk about sovereign citizens pushing common law nonsense at the Great Resist conference, and a new paper which looks at the statistics in so-called mind-body studies. Lees meer
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #393
21 november 2024
Alice and Marsh talk about their experiences with The Great Resist Conference in Derbyshire. Meanwhile, Mike has a personal bone to pick with Amazon. Lees meer
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #392
7 november 2024
For the first episode back after QED, Alice talks about the effects of self-talk and Mike investigates claims made by the author of a new book on the 'Nocebo Effect'. Meanwhile, Mike visits HMP Dorchester with Emma. Lees meer
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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
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Episode #391 - Live at QED 2024
24 oktober 2024
We are live from QED 2024! Mike talks about the new mathematics of 'Terry-ology', Alice discusses the men who believe that semen retention will solve all of their problems, and Marsh baits the content marketing scammers who try to get articles on The Skeptic. Lees meer
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Episode #390
10 oktober 2024
In the final episode before QED 2024, the team run down what is happening at the event. Mike talks about how posting 'goodbye Meta AI' won't stop Facebook using your data, and Marsh talks about a new AI tool to help regulators deal with pseudoscience claims. Lees meer
In-person tickets for QED are available for just a few more days. Pick up yours now at qedcon.org