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Skeptics in the Pub Social
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Merseyside Skeptics January Talk
Merseyside Skeptics January Talk
The Casa, 29 Hope Street

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Episode #040

The Skeptic Podcast From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. Featuring stories from Michael Marshall, Wendy Grossman, Mark Horne, and Natalia Pasternak

Episode #442

Skeptics with a K Mike asks what is really happening when people report 'out of body experiences' and how we know. Meanwhile, Alice has to handle a job interview with a dislocated (ish) jaw.

Episode #054 - Live from QED 2023

InKredulous Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.

The Skeptic

How ultra-processed food fear can fuel anxiety and disordered eating
By Maeve Hanan,

The mainstream panic around ultra-processed foods is contributing to food anxiety at a time when disordered eating is on the rise.

The post How ultra-processed food fear can fuel anxiety and disordered eating appeared first on The Skeptic.

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