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Episode #051

The Skeptic Podcast 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 Dave Hahn, Michael Marshall, Sarah Hearne, and Tom Ruffles.

Episode #451

Skeptics with a K Marsh reads through the Epstein Files, and the lessons and pitfalls skeptics might encounter within. Meanwhile, Alice returns from a visit to The Hague.

Episode #054 - Live from QED 2023

InKredulous 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.

The Skeptic

The “Greatest Ghost Sighting ever”: the Grey Lady of the Theatre Royal, Bath
By Andy Owens,

Considered by some the greatest ghost sighting ever recorded, the Grey Lady of the Theatre Royal, Bath is alleged to have been witnessed by 850 people at once

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