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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.

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Episode #341

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/11/10

Coming to you live from QED 2022, Marsh talks about the best-selling book ‘Greatest Forgiveness: Bring Joy and Peace to Your Life with the Power of Unconditional Forgiveness’ by Qigong Master Zhi Gang Sha, Mike looks at the Heatfiniti portable heater (which can heat a 500 square foot room for just a dime), and Alice runs down her top five pseudosciences exploiting anyone going through the menopause.

Episode #340

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/10/27

In the final episode of Skeptics with a K before the return of QED, Mike talks about claims that one episode of Doctor Who was stolen from a ten year old, while Marsh investigates Biofield patches, the new quantum technology that uses beneficial frequencies and titanium to tell your body what to do.If you want to donate to Emma’s efforts to raise money for the National Autistic Society by running around a prison, you can do so at justgiving.com/emmarunsaroundprisonIf you want to donate to support

Episode #339

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/10/13

Alice is back from holiday, to talk about how to read a scientific paper, and Mike talks about how the prison system disproportionately impacts autistic people. Meanwhile, the whole team goes to see Brian Cox and Robin Ince live in Liverpool - with unexpected results!Tickets for QED are still available, priced just £120 (£80 for students and under 18s).Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #338

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2022/09/29

With Alice away on holiday, Mike and Marsh are joined by Mark Horne to talk about the ancient aliens conference in Blackpool, and anti-aging claims of wave genetics. Meanwhile, Mike has been to Scotland.Tickets for QED 2022 are still available, grab yours now at qedcon.org.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #337

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/09/15

Marsh talks about what a new Monarch and a new Prime Minister means for skepticism, and Mike discusses scientific models and when we should break with them. Meanwhile, Alice has been to the European Skeptics Congress.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #336

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/09/01

Alice takes a look into the facts behind the painkiller fentanyl and the reported dangers of accidental exposure, while Mike talks about autistic-coded characters in fiction and how their treatment impacts autistic people. Plus Emma takes Mike to see Hamilton live in London.Tickets for QED are still available, priced £120 or £80 for students and under-18s.If you want to see Alice live at the European Skeptics Congress, you can register here, Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #335

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/08/18

Mike, Marsh and Alice are joined by returning guest Emma to talk about the reasons behind the UK Barristers’ strike. Meanwhile, Marsh looks into a recent job posting for an NHS reiki practitioner, and Mike spills his drink on someone’s arse at the theatre.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.You can donate to the Marfan Trust, the beneficiary of our charity walk, at justgiving.com/merseyskeptics2022.Tickets for QED are on sale now, priced £120 or £80 for students and under-18s.

Episode #334

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/08/04

Marsh is back! He re-joins Mike and Alice to talk about new evidence which says the Loch Ness monster is plausible, and the speaker Mas Sajady, who claims to have changed everything we knew about human transformation.Tickets for QED are on sale now, pick up yours today.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #333

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/07/21

While Marsh is stranded in the USA, Mike and Alice are joined by special guest Lana to talk about Mindfulness Meditation, Breast Implant Illness, and the latest TikTok trend ‘vabbing’. Meanwhile, Alice takes up permanent residence in the sunshine and Mike hands back his Doctor Who fan card.Find Lana on Twitch at twitch.tv/alytanks.

Episode #332

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2022/07/07

Mike looks into the academic history of one of the world’s most prominent placebo researchers, while Alice talks about Poppy Delbridge and her presentation on Emotional Freedom Technique at the Get Well conference.Tickets for QED are available now from qedcon.org.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #331

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/06/23

Marsh and Alice take a long weekend in London to visit the Get Well conference, from the people behind What Doctor’s Don’t Tell You. Meanwhile, Mike looks into claims that Google has created a sentient artificial intelligence.Tickets for QED 2022 are now available, priced £120 or £80 for students or under 18s. You can pick up your ticket today at qedcon.org.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #330

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/06/09

Mike, Marsh and Alice are joined by Emma and special guest Aaron Rabinowitz to talk about the anti-vaccine, Sovereign Citizen, Q-friendly conference Better Way. Meanwhile, everyone gets COVID.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.For more from Aaron, you can find him on twitter at @ETVpod, and as host of Embrace the Void and Philosophers in Space. He also writes regularly for The Skeptic.

Episode #329

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/05/26

Part two of Alice and Marsh talking about their experiences at the Great Awakening Tour in Birmingham, where the event turned to Gematria, cryptocurrency, soul contracts, and the bizarre predictive power of the movie Back to the Future.Mixed and edited by Morgan ClarkeNote: we made an edit to the show after publication to remove some comments about a statue that was made by a problematic sculptor (which we did not realise until after publication).

Episode #328

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/05/12

Marsh and Alice present part one of their experiences at the Great Awakening Tour in Birmingham, a nexus of conspiracy theories, anti-vaccine activism, sovereign citizens, and amateur poetry. Meanwhile, Mike is excited for the casting of the new Doctor.Mixed and edited by Morgan ClarkeNote: we made an edit to the show after publication to remove some comments about a statue that was made by a problematic sculptor (which we did not realise until after publication).

Episode #327

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/04/28

Emma returns to talk about the planned changes to the parole system, while Mike ponders what was the first ever science fiction story. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh talk about their adventures in South Wales and Mike cuts a cake with a sword.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #326

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/04/14

Alice digs into the evidence behind the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, and Marsh asks why charities who pedal nonsense about autism are able to maintain their charitable status. Meanwhile, Emma makes a flying visit to talk about the Manchester marathon.If you want to donate to Emma’s marathon effort for Refugee Women Connect, visit justgiving.com/emmarunsmanchestermarathonMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #325

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/03/31

Alice looks into the claims that the COVID-19 vaccine causes changes in menstruation, and Mike falls down a rabbit hole when he asks why dogs need to take vitamins. Meanwhile, the whole team is exhausted from celebrating the civil partnership of regular guest host Emma.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #324

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/03/17

Marsh gives an update on Gerson therapy, and how the Charities Commission regulates the promotion of alternative medicine. Meanwhile, Mike looks into the apparently eerie and uncanny ability of The Simpsons to predict the future.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #323

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/03/03

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

Episode #322

Skeptics with a K ·

2022/02/17

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.

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