Skeptics with a K
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Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason, and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society.
Skeptics with a K
1w ago
Marsh looks at the relationships between the Free Speech Union and the anti-mask/climate change denial website the Daily Sceptic. Meanwhile, Mike reports on court documents which reveal how Facebook steals data by spying on your encrypted internet traffic.
Plus, Alice and Mike feed the animals at the zoo ..read more
Skeptics with a K
3w ago
Alice asks why a relatively small article on cider vinegar for weight loss got so much traction, and Mike looks at companies making overblown claims for cheap products via YouTube advertising. Meanwhile, the team gets the grips with our new recording setup.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more
Skeptics with a K
1M ago
Marsh looks at the environmental and social impact of outdoor digital advertising, and Mike gives the low down on the risks of glyphosate-based weedkillers. Meanwhile, Mike goes to watch Dune 2, Marsh goes to the athletics, and Alice is back!
We survive on donations from listeners like you. If you want to support the show and the work we do, you can sign up for a regular donation at patreon.com/merseyskeptics ..read more
Skeptics with a K
1M ago
With Alice unwell, Mike and Marsh are joined by guest host Kat to talk about their recent meet-up with a group of flat earthers, and Marsh looks at regulatory problems between Trading Standards and the Advertising Standards Authority.
If you enjoy the show, it would be a great help if you can donate to us via Patreon, or leave us a glowing review on your podcasting platform of choice. It's really appreciated.
Get well soon, Alice!
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more
Skeptics with a K
2M ago
Alice investigates labial peels, the unregulated chemical peel for your vulva, while Mike asks whether we really do need to be drinking eight glasses of water per day.
Meanwhile, the team is having problems with YouTube.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more
Skeptics with a K
2M ago
Marsh investigates the recent appearance of 'ear seeds' on Dragon's Den, while Mike looks at how to change your life literally with Quantum Jumping. Meanwhile, Alice has some exciting news about an upcoming project.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more
Skeptics with a K
3M ago
Mike, Alice, and Marsh are joined by special guest Lana, who takes a look at the Drug-Free ADHD proponents. Meanwhile, Mike looks the software problems which resulted in the Horizon Post Office Scandal.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more
Skeptics with a K
3M ago
Welcome to 2024! Mike, Alice, and Marsh take a break from the usual format to answer listener questions, about skepticism and what we can learn from listening to people who we disagree with.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more
Skeptics with a K
4M ago
For the final show of 2023, Marsh and Alice talk go in-depth on the psychic readings they saw at the Newark Mind-Body-Spirit festival. Meanwhile, Mike has a very old correction to make.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more
Skeptics with a K
4M ago
Mike looks at the popular US supplement Prevagen, and Marsh reports on what happened when he and Alice visited another Mind Body Spirit festival. Meanwhile, Marsh and Mike go to watch some Shakespeare.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke ..read more