Archive for July, 2015
Skeptics with a K: Episode #153
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on July 30, 2015
Featuring glasses, fortune tellers, dogs, more dogs, and lasers. Plus canal boats, gambling, giant plugs, and the Jimmy Hill Jesus.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:16:03 — 30.6MB)
InKredulous: Episode #035
Posted by Mike in InKredulous, Podcast on July 28, 2015
Episode 35 of our satirical comedy podcast.
Your host is Andy Wilson (@InKredulosi) of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and co-organiser of QED conference.
Appearing this time are:
- Eli Bosnick of The Scathing Atheist podcast and leader of the Magnets, a secretive and sinister magic group based in New York (@elibosnick)
- Michael Marshall from Skeptics with a K, Be Reasonable and The Good Thinking Society (@MrMMarsh)
- Dr*T former blogger at the Thinking is Dangerous blog and fine guest on many podcasts (@Dr_star_T)
As ever, thanks for listening and for all the lovely comments.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:14:58 — 34.4MB)
Be Reasonable: Episode #031 – Greg Caton
Posted by Mike in Be Reasonable, Podcast on July 27, 2015
Joining Marsh this month on be reasonable is Greg Caton. Greg is an alternative health advocate and supplement promoter, who was imprisoned in 2004 for violating FDA regulations, and in 2009 was listed by Interpol as an international fugitive.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 47:31 — 19.0MB)
Skeptics in the Pub: QUIZ
Posted by Marsh in Skepticism on July 17, 2015
When: Thursday, July 30th, 2015, 8.00 – 11.00 PM
Where: The Vines, 81 Lime St, Liverpool
We’re hosting a Pub Quiz!
On this rare 5th “Phantom” Thursday in July we’re organising a general knowledge, science and rational thought themed pub quiz. Come and be tested and enjoy a drink with us in The Vines! It’ll be fun..
Big Screen Science – David Kirby
Posted by Marsh in Skeptics in the Pub on July 17, 2015
When: Thursday, August 20th, 2015, 8.00 – 11.00 PM
Where: The Vines, 81 Lime St, Liverpool
Many skeptics look suspiciously at science in the movies and may ask themselves: Why don’t these filmmakers ever talk to real scientists? You may be surprised to learn that filmmakers do, in fact, speak with scientists on a regular basis. Hollywood filmmakers routinely ask science consultants to examine scripts, participate in pre-production meetings, and serve as advisors on the set. There are even a number of recent initiatives by high profile scientific organizations, including the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, designed to facilitate scientists’ involvement in entertainment productions. In this talk Dr. Kirby will elaborate on the role science consultants play in negotiating information transfer between the scientific community and the entertainment community as well as showing how filmmakers must negotiate scientific accuracy within the constraints of film production.
Dr. David A. Kirby is Senior Lecturer in Science Communication Studies Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at University of Manchester.
Our speaker events have wheelchair access, via a portable ramp which can be installed on-demand. If possible, please let us know you’re coming through contact@merseysideskeptics
Skeptics with a K: Episode #152
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on July 16, 2015
Flat Earthers, soy beans, arsenic soup, and kettles. Plus Anne of Cleves, vaccines, ten pin bowling, and Mike’s t-shirt.
Last chance to donate to the Merseyside Skeptics charity walk.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 59:08 — 23.8MB)