Skeptics with a K
Merseyside Skeptics Society
3 Listeners
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 Skeptics with a K Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Skeptics with a K episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Skeptics with a K for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Skeptics with a K episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode #402
Skeptics with a K
02/20/25 • 44 min
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.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
2 Listeners
Episode #365
Skeptics with a K
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.
2 Listeners
Episode #373
Skeptics with a K
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.
2 Listeners
Episode #392
Skeptics with a K
11/07/24 • 9 min
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.
You can support what we do by donating to our Patreon, or by leaving us a glowing review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We really appreciate it!
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
1 Listener
Episode #398
Skeptics with a K
01/23/25 • 47 min
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.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
1 Listener
Episode #384
Skeptics with a K
07/18/24 • 0 min
Marsh talks about the winners and losers for skepticism from the UK general election, and Alice looks at the popular Zoe app and the evidence for real-time glucose monitoring. Meanwhile, Mike has a stressful time in Lanzarote.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
1 Listener
Episode #395
Skeptics with a K
12/19/24 • 7 min
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!
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
1 Listener
Episode #396
Skeptics with a K
01/02/25 • 70 min
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.
If you have have questions you want to put to us, you can email [email protected]
You can support the show by joining our Patreon at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics or by leaving a five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever else you get podcasts from.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
1 Listener
Episode #401
Skeptics with a K
02/13/25 • 7 min
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.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
1 Listener
Skeptics with a K: Episode #342
Skeptics with a K
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.
1 Listener
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Skeptics with a K have?
Skeptics with a K currently has 414 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 48 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.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ