Skeptics with a K: Episode #323
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on March 3, 2022
This week, Mike, Marsh and Alice are joined again by Emma to talk about open prisons and the abscondment of Paul Robson. Meanwhile Alice talks about the human fascination with food and health, and Marsh gives an update about the White Rose and talks about reaching anti-vaxxers.
Please note that Emma’s story contains some references to sexual offences.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
If you want to donate to support Emma fundraising for Women’s Refugee Connect, you can do so at justgiving.com/emmarunsmanchestermarathon
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:17:06 — 35.4MB)
Skeptics with a K: Episode #322
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on February 17, 2022
Alice talks about the conspiracy theory which claims HIV cases are rising because of vaccinations, while Mike explains why you probably don’t need a VPN and takes a quick trip to the Apple Store.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:18:45 — 36.2MB)
Skeptics with a K: Episode #321
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on February 3, 2022
Marsh looks at the YouTube interview between former London mayoral candidate Brian Rose and the conspiracy theorist David Icke. Meanwhile Mike talks about the claim that placebos are getting more powerful, and Alice finds an unconventional use for chopsticks.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:29:04 — 40.9MB)
Be Reasonable: Episode #078 – Linda Backman
Posted by Mike in Be Reasonable, Podcast on January 27, 2022
Marsh is joined by past life regression therapist Linda Backman, from The RavenHeart Center.
In this episode, we talk about what past life regression is, the benefits Linda believes it can have in helping clients process their emotional and physical issues, and whether or not it is important that past life experiences can be verified as accurate.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 46:05 — 21.1MB)
Skeptics with a K: Episode #320
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on January 20, 2022
This week, Marsh examines the nature of consensus and how people can be misled by it, while Alice looks into the topical Ayurvedic skin cream ‘Dermaved’, recently withdrawn after it was found to be adulterated with steroids. Meanwhile, Mike watches Hamilton.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:02:25 — 28.7MB)
Skeptics with a K: Episode #319
Posted by Mike in Podcast, Skeptics with a K on January 6, 2022
Happy New Year! This episode, Mike annoys cryptocurrency fans talking about web3 and non-fungible tokens, and Marsh examines SEO-baiting ‘news’ articles and sponsored scientific studies. Meanwhile, Alice talks about her December commitment ceremony.
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:27:56 — 40.4MB)