Archive for July, 2013
Be Reasonable: Episode #007 – Andrew Burton
Posted by Mike in Be Reasonable, Podcast on July 29, 2013
This month on Be Reasonable, we speak with pro-life activist Andrew Burton. Andy is involved in the Milton Keynes chapter of the 40 Days for Life movement – an anti-abortion campaign which pickets abortion clinics worldwide.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 56:39 — 13.0MB)
Skeptics with a K: Episode #102
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on July 25, 2013
Psychic spies, flying fish, floppy disks and flying kicks. Plus the Asylum, the Touch of Death, aspirin and the CIA. They keep asking us back to do more… it’s Skeptics with a K.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:15:45 — 17.9MB)
Inside the Weird World of Scientology
Posted by Mike in Skeptics in the Pub on July 22, 2013
by John Sweeney
When: Thursday, January 16th, 2014 8.00 – 11.00 PM
Where: The Head of Steam, 7 Lime Street, Liverpool
Tom Cruise and John Travolta say the Church of Scientology is a force for good. Others disagree. Award-winning journalist John Sweeney investigated the Church for more than half a decade. During that time he was intimidated, spied on and followed and the results were spectacular: Sweeney lost his temper with the Church’s spokesman on camera and his infamous ‘exploding tomato’ clip was seen by millions around the world.
John Sweeney tells the story of his experiences for the first time and paints a devastating picture of this strange organisation, from former Scientologists who tell heartbreaking stories of families torn apart and lives ruined to its current followers who say it is the solution to many of mankind’s problems.
The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets
Posted by Mike in Skeptics in the Pub on July 22, 2013
by Simon Singh
When: Thursday, December 12th, 2013 8.00 – 11.00 PM
Where: The Head of Steam, 7 Lime Street, Liverpool
Please note that this event is on the second Thursday of the month, rather than our normal third Thursday of the month slot.
Simon Singh, best-selling author of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘The Code Book’, will discuss his forthcoming book ‘The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets’. He will explain how a team of mathematically gifted writers have covered everything from calculus to geometry, from pi to game theory, and from infinitesimals to infinity in various episodes of The Simpsons. Singh will also discuss how the writers of Futurama have similarly made it their mission to smuggle deep mathematical ideas into the series.
The Skeptical Bobby
Posted by Mike in Skeptics in the Pub on July 22, 2013
by Stevyn Colgan
When: Thursday, November 21st, 2013 8.00 – 11.00 PM
Where: The Head of Steam, 7 Lime Street, Liverpool
Stevyn Colgan is a former member of the Met Police Problem Solving Unit, which developed creative and innovative approaches to issues that did not respond to traditional policing methods. He is an expert on problem-oriented policing and has lectured extensively on the subject throughout the UK and US.
Stevyn is also an author, artist, songwriter, and oddly-spelled Cornishman. He is one of the QI Elves and co-writes its sister show, The Museum of Curiosity for BBC Radio 4.
His latest book Constable Colgan’s Connectoscope (Unbound, 2013) is published in paperback on 5th October 2013.
A Skeptic’s Guide to Ghost Hunting
Posted by Mike in Skeptics in the Pub on July 22, 2013
by Hayley Stevens
When: Thursday, October 17th, 2013 8.00 – 11.00 PM
Where: The Head of Steam, 7 Lime Street, Liverpool
Described as ‘one of the sharpest and best skeptical commentators out there’, Hayley Stevens has addressed international audiences about researching the paranormal as a non-believer. She is one of Britain’s most vocal skeptical paranormal researchers and has been actively investigating ghosts and monsters since her teens when she used to believe that such things existed.
During her talk Hayley will explain everything a person could need to know about ghost hunting, from making ghosts forget their name, to the important role Play-Doh has in modern paranormal investigation. Riveting stuff that you simply cannot afford to miss.
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