Professional Skepticism Podcast

Zoe McDaniel

Are you a fan of all things taboo? Look no further! Professional Skepticism is a podcast about scandals, conspiracies, convictions, & so much more! Zoe McDaniel tackles a new topic each week, ranging from white collar crime and classic conspiracy theories, to kinky conversations and creepy historical events. Established in the Queen City, Skeptics from the greater Charlotte area frequent as guests and collaborators. We’ve come so far, and our journey has only just begun. Subscribe to make the dream work! https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast

  1. 01/04/2023

    E49: Bernie Madoff

    ProfSkepPodcast Links: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@profskeppodcast  Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Check out our Official Website: profskeppodcast.com Follow us on Instagram for Episode Photos & Updates: @profskeppodcast https://www.instagram.com/profskeppodcast/ Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in the following episode. Sources: https://youtu.be/3wUJesUik5A https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Madoff https://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/Bernard_Madoff https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/business/bernie-madoff-dead.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broker-dealer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_stock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_for_order_flow https://thejewishnews.com/2021/04/14/bernie-madoff-whose-ponzi-scheme-devastated-the-jewish-world-dies-in-prison-at-82/ https://www.jns.org/opinion/what-bernie-madoff-proved-about-america-and-the-jews/ https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bernard-madoff.asp

  2. 12/28/2022

    E48: Meme Queen Mariah Carey

    I was like... why is everyone so obsessed with Mariah Carey? Join us this week as we take a look at the influences and the controversies of Mariah's life. Love her or hate her, you can't deny that she has made a lasting impact on the world. Let's get into it! ProfSkepPodcast Links: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@profskeppodcast  Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Check out our Official Website: profskeppodcast.com Follow us on Instagram for Episode Photos & Updates: @profskeppodcast https://www.instagram.com/profskeppodcast/ Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in the following episode. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Carey,_Mariah https://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/Mariah_Carey https://pagesix.com/2022/09/27/mariah-carey-delivers-speech-about-9-11-at-nyc-concert/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glitter_(soundtrack) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Cannon#Racism_controversy https://radaronline.com/photos/mariah-carey-secrets-meltdowns-scandals-exposed/ https://www.thethings.com/15-unflattering-facts-about-mariah-careys-past/ https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mariah-carey-says-locked-away-first-marriage-tommy-mottola-meghan-markles-podcast https://advanced-astrology.com/midheaven-in-capricorn/ https://www.oldest.org/people/mariah-carey-siblings/

  3. 12/21/2022

    E47: Krampus: Kinky or Cruel?

    Enjoy our very first attempt at a Winter Holiday themed episode! I'm a little bit of a Grinch, so Krampus only seemed fitting. Enjoy! But not too much ;) ProfSkepPodcast Links: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@profskeppodcast  Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Check out our Official Website: profskeppodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @profskeppodcast Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in this episode. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/krampus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin https://news.usc.edu/90213/have-you-been-naughty-then-beware-krampus-is-coming/ https://www.livescience.com/who-is-krampus https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus https://thehauntedlibrarian.com/2019/12/20/krampus-the-christmastime-monster-2/

  4. Episode 46

    E46: Corruption in Higher Education with Sahaj Sharda

    This is a very special episode! This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing up-and-coming author and Columbia Law School student Sahaj Sharda about corruption in higher education and his upcoming book. Enjoy! Sahaj's Links:  Sign the Petition: https://www.breakthecartel.com/ Sign up for Sahaj's Substack: https://sahajsharda.substack.com/ Follow Sahah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hajsharda Book: The College Cartel (Available Winter 2022) ProfSkepPodcast Links: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@profskeppodcast  Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Check out our Official Website: profskeppodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @profskeppodcast Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in this episode.

  5. 12/07/2022

    E45: Satanic Panic! Oh Dear!

    Slight *Trigger Warning* What topic would be more suited to follow up the Charles Manson & Marilyn Manson episodes than Satanic Panic? Exactly. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Follow us on Instagram: @profskeppodcast Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in this episode. Sources https://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explained https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/us/satanic-panic.html?auth=linked-google1tap https://www.people.vcu.edu/~dbromley/undergraduate/spiritualCommunity/SatanicCults.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_danger https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/church-of-satan-vs-satanic-temple https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-us

  6. 11/30/2022

    E44: The Rise & Fall of Marilyn Manson

    *TRIGGER WARNING* This week's episode discusses the controversial shock rocker Marilyn Manson with special guest Mandy McArdle! Follow Mandy on Instagram: @mandydacherry https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Follow us on Instagram: @profskeppodcast Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in this episode. Sources Marilyn Manson - Wikipedia Marilyn Manson Says Sexual Abuse Allegations Are Hurting His Career Marilyn Manson sexual abuse investigation turned over to L.A. County D.A. - Los Angeles Times Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations: A Monster Hiding in Plain Sight – Rolling Stone Marilyn Manson (band) - Wikipedia A Timeline of Abuse Allegations Against Marilyn Manson – Billboard Investigation Into Marilyn Manson Has Been Turned Over To LA District Attorney's Office Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations: A Monster Hiding in Plain Sight – Rolling Stone (1) Demystifying The Devil - YouTube (1) We Are Chaos - The Marilyn Manson Story ┃ Documentary - YouTube

  7. 11/23/2022

    E43: Questioning Psychedelic Healing with Jason

    This week's episode takes a close look at the concept of psychedelic substances and their ability to provide physical, clinical, and spiritual healing. The jury is still out - Let us know what you think! Test Your Stuff! Get a kit from: https://dancesafe.org/shop/ *this is not an ad* Follow Jason on Instagram: @troubiejay https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast  Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @profskeppodcast Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in this episode. Sources Hypothesis: The Psychedelic Ayahuasca Heals Traumatic Memories via a Sigma 1 Receptor-Mediated Epigenetic-Mnemonic Process - PMC Mescaline | Healing with San Pedro, Peyote, and Huachuma | Psychedelic Times The Beginner’s Guide to Healing with Peyote – EntheoNation Healing with Ayahuasca - Temple of the Way of Light Psychedelics: Weighing the Healing Power | Dana Foundation A New Study Attempts To Quantify The Healing Powers Of Ayahuasca

  8. 11/16/2022

    E42: The Manson Family

    FINALLY! The long-awaited Manson Family is here! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some good old fashioned cult / true crime content.  Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/profskeppodcast Get Your Merch: profskeppodcast.bigcartel.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @profskeppodcast Email us at: professionalskepticismpodcast@gmail.com Zoe McDaniel & Professional Skepticism Podcast own the rights to the audio and music played in this episode. Sources https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/manson-family-murders-what-need-to-know-180972655/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/charles-manson-and-the-manson-family/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manson_Family https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson#:~:text=Charles%20Milles%20Manson%20(n%C3%A9%20Maddox,in%20July%20and%20August%201969. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-know-manson-family-cult/

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Are you a fan of all things taboo? Look no further! Professional Skepticism is a podcast about scandals, conspiracies, convictions, & so much more! Zoe McDaniel tackles a new topic each week, ranging from white collar crime and classic conspiracy theories, to kinky conversations and creepy historical events. Established in the Queen City, Skeptics from the greater Charlotte area frequent as guests and collaborators. We’ve come so far, and our journey has only just begun. Subscribe to make the dream work! https://linktr.ee/profskeppodcast

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