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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.
'Zombie facts' are myths, ideas and factoids that continue to spread long after they have been comprehensively debunked.
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