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Skeptics with a K Merseyside Skeptics Society
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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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Episode #378
Alice discusses the manufacture of argan oil, and the medicinal claims made for it and other similar oils. Meanwhile, Marsh reflects on compassionate skepticism following the death of Daniel Dennett.
If you want to support the podcast, you can donate via Patreon - or leave us a glowing review on your podcasting app of choice!
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke. -
Episode #377
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. -
Episode #376
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.
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Episode #375
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. -
Episode #374
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!
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Episode #373
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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More Fantastic than the Book of Facts
The surprising combination of deep skeptical knowledge and skilled cursing makes this podcast a "must listen". I tuned in to these guys a few years ago and enjoyed them so much I played all the old episodes and have been following them every since. I very much appreciated the addition of Dr. Alice and her sciencyness.
SWAK delivers skeptically important news, humour, and new (to me) words like 'scouse'. I especially enjoy the longer, deeper discussions of some topics that we don’t hear much about, like the White Rose and Goop sex product scams.
Cheers from British Columbia guys
PS. Not tired of the placebo “effect” yet.
Delightful
Fun, quirky, and informative Skeptics with a K is a charming and enjoyable podcast. The cast are very well read and can speak authoritatively on a number of topics but are also genuine, humble, and quick to acknolwedge the limits of their understanding and correct themselve when they make a mistake. In short, Mike, Alice, and Marsh are the type of skeptics that we should all strive to become (particularly when it comes to their adorable Northern English accents). I'm a fairly new listener but I thoroughly enjoy the show and cannot recommend it enough.
Brilliant
This is one of the top 2 skeptical podcasts on the planet, in my opinion. I so wish they had time to publish every week, however, the content is so good and so thoroughly researched, it’s understandable why they aren’t able to. This is a truly brilliant podcast. (If you’re curious, Marsh, the other 1 is ‘Body of Evidence’ from Canada)