Skeptics with a K
Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.
Episodes
Marsh talks about the revival of chemtrails, and the people who are trying to 'cure' the sky with vinegar. Meanwhile, Mike returns from holiday but only wants to talk about 28 Years Later.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today before they sell out! You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Mike looks at a viral video which claims to have located Heaven and proven where souls go after we die. Meanwhile, Alice has a close encounter with wild turtles in Cyprus.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well...
Alice looks at the evidence around the harmful effects of non-stick cookware, and Marsh has a run-in with drunk passengers on a plane. Meanwhile, Alice's crema catalana has an unexpected surprise.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to suppor...
Marsh outlines his advice for being a skeptical investigator and journalist, and what we can learn from visiting pseudoscience events. Meanwhile, Alice tries to book a dogsitter.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics ...
Mike examines a new paper which claims that open label placebos are an effective treatment for PMS, and Alice and Marsh visit Barcelona with the Skeptics in the Pub Online team.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics a...
Alice investigates the sudden hostility to 'seed oils' amongst social media influencers, and how it can be a gateway to more sinister things. Plus, Mike's neighbour can't remember the name of her dog.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswith...
Marsh looks at a water filter company which offers to remove chlorine, fluoride, and more from your tap water. Meanwhile, the team visit an escape room.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, do...
Mike looks at the revival of telegony, the 19th Century pseudoscience gaining popularity in the manosphere.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Alice looks at testosterone home testing kits, and continuing social media pressure on body image. Meanwhile, Mike makes a Doctor Who-related discovery.
Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
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Alice looks at fenbendazole, the animal anti-parasitic being touted as a possible treatment for cancer, and Mike goes to watch War of the Worlds live on stage.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Marsh looks at the increase in seemingly fake experts whose quotes have started to decorate news stories. Meanwhile, Mike is getting a new kitchen.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics.
You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Marsh looks at Facebook ads published by Lignosus, a supplement which claims to improve your immune and respiratory wellness. Meanwhile, Alice is not ill.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics.
You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.
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Mike looks at the equation used by the US Government to justify their new trade tariffs. Meanwhile, Alice has had a busy few weeks and the team has news about QED 2025.
You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Mike looks at the TikTok creators sneaking products into influencer content while pretending to offer the inside scoop.
Listeners who are interested in the Mercola Tapes can find more information at the McGill Office for Science and Society.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patre...
Alice looks again at the hand held relaxation device "Calm Carry", and the people behind the product. Meanwhile, Marsh goes on Malaysian radio, and Mike is feeling old for his age.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Cl...
Marsh looks at some of the unexpected products which have bought advertising space on the show, while dealing with a broken washing machine.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Marsh looks at the influencer campaign which is 'redefining energy' (and won't leave us alone), while Mike talks about renewed media interest in the Shroud of Turin.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Alice talks about a handheld device which claims to reduce insomnia and anxiety. Meanwhile the whole team has been to see Captain America.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.
Marsh investigates press stories about a TikTok 'doctor' who claims to cure a sore throat overnight, and Alice looks at electrolyte hydration tablets targeted at people fasting for Ramadan. Meanwhile, Mike needs a cup of tea.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/...
Mike looks at the recent paper from Anthropic which shows artificial intelligence can pretend to do one thing while secretly doing something else, and Marsh goes to London to see Inside Number 9 on stage.
You can sign up for the dedicated new Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak or if you want to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
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