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Skeptics with a K

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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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June 25 · length unknown
Episode #470
Marsh talks about the social media ban and suggests that we may be targeting the wrong problem. Meanwhile, Marsh and Alice visit Wales to teach critical thinking. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to shows early. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
June 18 · length unknown
Episode #469
Mike investigates the social media language of 'algospeak' and asks if it really does anything at all? Meanwhile, Marsh can't figure out why there are suddenly no ads on the Internet. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to episodes early. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
June 11 · length unknown
Episode #468
Marsh investigates the use of aromatherapy in NHS Maternity care. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to the theatre. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to shows early. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
June 4 · length unknown
Episode #467
Alice asks whether inhaling hydrogen peroxide can cures what ails you (spoiler: no it can't), and Marsh realises he has never heard of the Planets. Meanwhile, the team are suffering in the heat. Well, except Alice, who is loving it. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics. Patrons can now get access to episodes early. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
May 28 · length unknown
Episode #466
Mike looks at a new article in the Guardian which claims the nocebo effect will make you sick. Meanwhile, Alice manages to sustain an injury while driving.You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at <a href="https://escliverpool.org/">escliverpool.org</a>. Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of <a href="https://www.ecso.org/">ECSO-affiliated organisations</a>.Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a hr
May 21 · length unknown
Episode #465
Alice asks if we're about to plunge into another global pandemic with Hantavirus. Meanwhile, Marsh visits the beautiful Italian city of Florence... and Mike goes to Bristol.You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at <a href="https://escliverpool.org/">escliverpool.org</a>. Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of <a href="https://www.ecso.org/">ECSO-affiliated organisations</a>.Sign up for the Skeptics wit
May 14 · length unknown
Episode #464
Mike revisits a topic from the early days of Skeptics with a K, asking what the research says about Feliway pheromone products for cats. Meanwhile, Marsh visits the Crucible to watch the snooker and is immediately annoyed.You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at <a href="https://escliverpool.org/">escliverpool.org</a>. Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of <a href="https://www.ecso.org/">ECSO-affiliated organisation
May 7 · length unknown
Episode #463
Following on from last week, Marsh looks at polling data which suggests that Gen Z believe they are psychic. Meanwhile, the team gets some lovely listener feedback and has all the latest announcements for the European Skeptics Congress in Liverpool.You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at <a href="https://escliverpool.org/">escliverpool.org</a>.Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,">https://pa
April 30 · length unknown
Episode #462
Marsh looks at research from last year which claims that young people are flocking to churches in search of meaning. Meanwhile, Alice has been out driving and Marsh's life turns into an 1970s sitcom.You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at <a href="https://escliverpool.org/">escliverpool.org</a>. Tickets for the event will go on sale on May 6th at 10 AM UK Time, priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of <a href="https://www.ecso.o
April 23 · length unknown
Episode #461
Alice takes an overdue look at the controversial 'looksmaxxing' influencer known as Clavicular. Meanwhile, Marsh goes to see Joshua Idehen perform in Manchester.You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at <a href="https://escliverpool.org/">escliverpool.org</a>. Tickets for the event will go on sale on May 6th at 10 AM UK Time, priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations.Sign up for the Skeptics
April 16 · length unknown
Episode #460
Mike looks at ball lightning, why there is so little evidence of it, and asks whether it exists at all.The next event for Liverpool Skeptics in the Pub is this evening, but will not be taking place in the regular venue. Instead that will be in the Denbigh Castle on Hackins Hey in central Liverpool.Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,">https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,</a> or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as t
April 9 · length unknown
Episode #459
Alice looks at the prevalence of cancer misinformation on social media and the effects that may be having on cancer patients. Meanwhile, Marsh visits Durham cathedral.Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,">https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,</a> or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at <a href="https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics">https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics</a><a href="https://patreon.co
April 2 · length unknown
Episode #458
Marsh talks about efforts to reduce the climate impact of cattle, and how it's being received by conspiracy theorists. Meanwhile, Mike is excited about the return of two missing episodes of Doctor Who.Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,">https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,</a> or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at <a href="https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics">https://patreon.com/merseyskept
March 26 · length unknown
Episode #457
Alice looks at the role of peptides in the body, and why they're increasingly being recommended by biohackers and MAHA bros. Meanwhile, Mike finds a surprising villain in the Tetris movie.Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,">https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,</a> or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at <a href="https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics">https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics</a><a

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