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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 articles from Gabriel Andrade, Sarah Hearne, Sean Slater, and Natalia Pasternak.
Mike looks at ball lightning, why there is so little evidence of it, and asks whether it exists at all.
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.
Featuring articles from Gabriel Andrade (January 2025), Sarah Hearne (May 2021), Sean Slater (February 2024), and Natalia Pasternak (June 2021).
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