Sheldon Helms

Sheldon W. Helms
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Each week, Sheldon and Marilin cover a topic from science and skepticism, including interviews with well known skeptics, authors, and scientists.

  1. 12/13/2015

    Inbetweenisode #02 - The Story of NORAD Santa Tracking

    In this, Inbetweenisode, Sheldon tells the story of how a U.S. military base (now known as NORAD) began tracking Santa's trip around the world, an annual tradition for the past 60 years.

  2. 12/05/2015

    ShelShocked #19 - Prosocial Behavior w/ Belinda Carlisle

    Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing the psychology of Prosocial Behavior. Interview with rock star and philanthropist Belinda Carlisle. Science Report about Sempo Sugihara, the "Japanese Schindler." Good News report from Marilin about the shared kindness between a waitress and her firefighter customers.

  3. 10/12/2015

    Inbetweenisode #01 - The Untold Story of Peter Norman at the '68 Summer Olympics

    In this, our first Inbetweenisode, Sheldon reports on the 47th anniversary of John Carlos and Tommie Smith's historic raised-fist solute at the Mexico City Summer Olympic Games in 1968, telling the part of the story that has been left out for nearly five decades.

  4. 09/27/2015

    ShelShocked #18 - James "The Amazing" Randi

    Introduction with Marilin talking about her first awareness of James Randi and his work. Interview with James "The Amazing" Randi. A Science Report from Sheldon on the "unsinkable rubber duckie" Peter Popoff. A Good News Report from Marilin about a skeptical examination of a claim of telekinesis in Russia. A reminder by skeptic Tucker Hiatt about "The Official Houdini Seance" in San Francisco.

  5. 09/06/2015

    ShelShocked #17 - International Skepticism

    Sheldon and Marilin discuss myths, charlatans, and non-scientific beliefs around the world

    1h 1m

  6. 08/30/2015

    ShelShocked #16 - Transgender Issues

    Introduction in which Sheldon and Marilin discuss statistics on Transgender demographics, discrimination against Trans citizens, and efforts to ensure protection and fair treatment. An Interview with Trans actress and model, Cassandra Cass. A Science Report on the proper terminology and "do's and don'ts" regarding discussing Transgender issues. A Good News report on new laws in the state of New York that make it easier for Trans citizens to get equal treatment and access to services.

    57 min

  7. 08/23/2015

    ShelShocked #15 - Music

    Sheldon and Marilin talk about research on the effects of music. Interview with musician George Hrab.

    57 min

  8. 08/17/2015

    ShelShocked #14 - Ghosts and Hauntings

    Sheldon and Marilin discuss the science behind the belief in ghosts and hauntings.

    1h 10m
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Each week, Sheldon and Marilin cover a topic from science and skepticism, including interviews with well known skeptics, authors, and scientists.

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  • Creator
    Sheldon W. Helms
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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