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Skeptics with a K

Skeptics with a K

Merseyside Skeptics Society

Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.
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Skeptics with a K - Episode #365

Episode #365

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10/26/23 • 0 min

Marsh fact-checks the parliamentary speech from anti-vaccine MP Andrew Bridgen, and Mike digs into why the first four episodes of Doctor Who are in dispute. Meanwhile, Alice tries to get a tetanus shot.

Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Donate to the Merseyside Skeptics Patreon at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Your donations allow us to do the work that we do.

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #373

Episode #373

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02/15/24 • 68 min

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.

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #351

Episode #351

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03/30/23 • 83 min

Alice dives into what is meant by 'open research' and why that is valuable, and Mike looks at TikTok and the recent US congressional hearings about banning the app. Meanwhile, Marsh returns from a holiday in France and Mike goes to live with giraffes.

Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #344

Episode #344

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12/22/22 • 114 min

For the final episode of the year, Mike, Marsh and Alice take a break from the usual format to talk about QED, how the event works, and our top tips on how we think skeptical events can be run.

Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #347

Episode #347

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02/02/23 • 7 min

Alice looks at the 'menstrual masking', the latest beauty trend from TikTok, while Mike looks closer at the Hawthorne Effect and whether the original Hawthorne experiments actually demonstrate the effect. Meanwhile, Marsh leads the rock 'n' roll life when he buys a new radiator.

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #350

Episode #350

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03/16/23 • 23 min

In this one-off episode of Skeptics with a K, the regular team step aside for International Women's Day. Lana, Emma, and Kat get together to talk about co-sleeping and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, women's ultramarathon performance, and a recent paper which looks at young women and anal sex.

If listeners want to skip Lana's story on SIDS, it finishes at 0:44:30.

If you want to donate to Emma's efforts to raise money for Refugee Women Connect, visit refugeewomenconnect.org.uk/fundraisers/runningreallyfarforrefugeewomen.

Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #391 - Live at QED 2024
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10/24/24 • 48 min

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.

You can support Skeptics with a K, and the Merseyside Skeptics, by signing up to our Patreon. We won't try and upsell you with perks and prizes, but your donations help us do the things we do.

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Skeptics with a K - Skeptics with a K: Episode #342
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11/24/22 • 81 min

We’re back from QED! This week, Alice talks about the home hormone and fertility-testing service Hertility, and Marsh is surprised when a group of anti-vaxxers come to see him speak in Glasgow. Meanwhile, Mike moves into an AirBNB.

Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #341

Episode #341

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11/10/22 • 50 min

Coming to you live from QED 2022, Marsh talks about the best-selling book ‘Greatest Forgiveness: Bring Joy and Peace to Your Life with the Power of Unconditional Forgiveness’ by Qigong Master Zhi Gang Sha, Mike looks at the Heatfiniti portable heater (which can heat a 500 square foot room for just a dime), and Alice runs down her top five pseudosciences exploiting anyone going through the menopause.

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Skeptics with a K - Episode #390

Episode #390

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10/10/24 • 91 min

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.

In-person tickets for QED are available for just a few more days. Pick up yours now at qedcon.org

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FAQ

How many episodes does Skeptics with a K have?

Skeptics with a K currently has 404 episodes available.

What topics does Skeptics with a K cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Skeptics with a K?

The episode title 'Episode #365' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Skeptics with a K?

The average episode length on Skeptics with a K is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Skeptics with a K released?

Episodes of Skeptics with a K are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Skeptics with a K?

The first episode of Skeptics with a K was released on Aug 1, 2009.

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