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The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP

The European Skeptics Podcast is an independent project run buy individuals from across Europe, to provide a forum for European skeptical activism. Hosts: András Pintér and Pontus Böckman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:11

TheESP – Ep. #479 – Hard Core Science

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP ·

2025/05/16

So,the conclave elected ‘Papa Bob’a.k.a.Leo XIV– who is he, and will that bring back the‘Pontus Pokes the Pope’segment? Time will tell! In other news, If you catch this episode in time, please consider signing theEuropean petition to ban conversion therapy, last day is May 17th.Inge Lehmannis one offorgotten heroes of science, hear more about her inTWISH. Then we go for the news:INTERNATIONAL: Aspartame – risk vs. hazardAUSTRIA: Michael Frass’ controversial study just lost all validity – and yet,

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54:44

TheESP – Ep. #478 – Not a Political Podcast

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2025/05/09

QED ticketsare available everyone, so we start our count-down to October in Manchester!The papal conclaveis currently on-going and we bring you the latest news. InTWISHwe hear aboutJohn Strachey, the almost forgotten pioneer in the field of basicgeology. Then of course, we have the news:INTERNATIONAL / EUROPE: Measles updateEU: Press freedom under threat by foreign disinformationSWEDEN: Swedish climate study stopped due to Trump policiesNETHERLANDS: A PhD position to research paper millsROMANIA:

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58:53

TheESP – Ep. #477 – AI gets high on shrooms

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2025/05/02

We start out with a few things from the world of skepticism – in Belgium,SKEPP turns 35next week with special appearance byChris French(don’t miss it!), and we link to an article about skeptichistory in Hungary. Speaking of Hungary, inTWISHwe talk about theprominent Hungarian skepticand science communicatorAurél Ponori Thewrewk, who was born this week in 1921. Then we head for the news:VATICAN: The conclave begins on 7 MayGERMANY: Prominent antivaxxer admits that covid vaccines had few side-effects,

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58:02

TheESP – Ep. #476 – The Last Poke

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2025/04/25

It’s time forthe last Poking of Francisbut before we get into that and the other news, we go toTWISHto hear about this week’s birthday boy,Guglielmo Marconi, thepioneer of radio transmissionsand hiswireless telegraph system.The news list contains the following:INTERNATIONAL: Medical cannabis shows potential to fight cancer, largest-ever study finds – or does it…?HUNGARY: Antivaxx nutjob gets Flat Earth AwardVATICAN: So Frankie died… one last chance to poke the pope (at least this one)EUROPE: RFK Jr

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1:00:50

TheESP – Ep. #471 – Without Sleep, Your Brain Doesn’t...

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2025/03/21

Pontus is back from skiing,Orbán is worse than ever, and an astronaut will photographthe turtle that carries the Earth on its back– just a normal week in skepticism. InTWISHwe hear about the successfulban on CFCs to save the ozone layer, and then it’s time for the news:EUROPE: Measles in Europe highest in 25 yearsITALY: Higher levels of spirituality and CAM use increases likelyhood of vaccine skepticismUK: Psychological ‘booster shots’ can strengthen resistance to misinformation over timeUK: Poor

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57:01

TheESP – Ep. #470 – Gross Breach of Trust

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2025/03/16

WithBriansitting in for Pontus while he’s doing some skiing, we talk events to start with. TheHungarian Skeptic Societyjust handed out two awards for those enlightening the public by either speaking up directly againstpseudosciencesanddisinformationor choosing to provide detailed analysis on controversial topics. So, we congratulate Professor of molecular biologyZsolt Boldogkőion getting the first everLászló Orosz Lifetime Achievement Award, and biologist, PhD candidateZsófia Tauberwho received the

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50:53

TheESP – Ep. #469 – Hungarian politics à la Putin

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2025/03/07

Believe it or not, there are moreskeptical podcastsout there than ours – check outthe Skeptic podcastfor example, the newest one out there from theSkeptic UK.Pierre -Simon Laplaceis this week’s topic forTWISH, and then we get into the news:SWEDEN: New study confirms: Tens of thousands of lives in Sweden saved by covid vaccinesHUNGARY: State TV keeps citing Russian Defense Ministry’s unreliable dataITALY / UK: Tuscany approves assisted dyingGERMANY: SkepKon 2025 now open for ticket purchasesUK:

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51:46

TheESP – Ep. #468 – Education Fail

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2025/02/28

We are still fascinated bythe on-going planetary alignmentand this week is an even better opportunity to watch it. And if it’s cloudy and a Thursday, go back inside and join theSITP Online virtual pub, it’s highly recommended!InTWISHwe hear aboutÉmile Couéwho popularizedautosuggestionwhich in a way paved the way for allself-help booksthat we are still riddled with today. Then of course, we have the news:NORWAY: Heat record blown away in northern NorwayGERMANY: Election resultsAUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND:

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1:03:03

TheESP – Ep. #464 – The lying liars lie

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP ·

2025/01/31

After discussingNazi salutes,placebo surgery,scientology follow-up,Massimo Polidoro’s new bookandseveral recommendations for other podcasts, we eventually get down to the meat of the show. InTWISHwe hear aboutDelta, the science TV program that aired 61 years ago on 31 of January. Then, we look to the news:SWEDEN: Swedish Skeptics AwardsCENTRAL EUROPE: Disinformation and conspiracy beliefs in East-Central Europe show significant differencesBALTIC SEA: Follow-up on the alleged cable sabotage in the

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54:59

TheESP – Ep. #463 – Welcome to the Post-Shame Era

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2025/01/24

The ECDC has declared Januarycervical cancer awareness monthwhich we support 100%. We also want encouragelocal skeptical actionssuch as speaking up when companies promote nonsense andPontus gives us an exampleof how easy it can be, if you just take a few minutes and speak up. We also mention that theplanets are lined up in a cool wayat the moment, so turn your eyes to the skies! InTWISHwe hear aboutVladimir Bekhterevwho was at least as significant in psychology as Pavlov was, but made the mistake

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52:26

TheESP – Ep. #456 – Don’t Bend it like Beckham

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP ·

2024/12/06

After the usual pre-amble, we hear about the first prediction ofa transit of VenusinTWISH. Calculated byKepler himselfyou can only go go “Yay, science!”, and salute the guy. Then we get to the news:INTERNATIONAL: Company linked to cloned journals of major publishers denies cloning journals of major publishersAUSTRIA: The Golden Board in front of the head goes to… HealyUK: The UK ‘Assisted Dying Bill’ – reasons for concern?INTERNATIONAL: 20th translation of the Debunking Handbook now

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50:29

TheESP – Ep. #455 – AI Jesus

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2024/11/29

We start with some reflections onCOP29and then we send our big congratulations toRichard Saunderson receiving hisLifetime Achievement Awardfrom the Australian Skeptics. Well deserved indeed! Another well deserved but shameful award goes toKing Charleswho receivedthe New Zealand Skeptics’ Bent Spoon Award. InTWISHwe look back at the founding of theRoyal Societyall the way back in 1660. Then, it’s time for the news:INTERNATIONAL: Measles cases at a massive surgeGERMANY: Court ruling states that

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53:53

TheESP – Ep. #447 – Flying high!

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2024/10/04

András is back in good form and we start with a report from theSwedish Skepticsat theGothenburg Book Fair– real lifeastronautswhere involved! A littlelistener feed backand then we go toTWISHto hear about German R&B Singer and conspiracy theoristXavier Naidoo. Then it’s time for the news:SWEDEN: Secret Service confirms State of Iran behind disinformation text messages re Quran burningsINTERNATIONAL: Social media moguls are a concern to most experts regarding misinformationBELGIUM: And the Pope is

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32:40

TheESP – Ep. #446 – Richard Saunders

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2024/09/27

This week we interview good friend and podcast colleagueRichard Saunders. We talk aboutskeptical activismin general and Richard’s podcastthe Skeptic Zone. We also hear all about the upcomingSkepticon XL in Sydney 23 -24 November.Enjoy!Segments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:00:53 Interview0:27:25 Farewell0:31:11 Outro0:32:25 Outtakeshttps://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-446.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:22

TheESP – Ep. #445 – Leave the cows alone!

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2024/09/20

We start with some follow up from last week –Edward Bachis pronounced [batch], and we have some more thoughts on ifplants can really appreciate music. InTWISHwe celebrate(?) the birthday ofSally Morgan (‘Psychic Sally’)and find her neither convincing nor a nice person. Then we dig into the news:INTERNATIONAL: Ig Nobel prize winners 2024FRANCE: Brigitte Macron wins lawsuit against fortune-teller and journalist claimins she’s trans-genderFRANCE: Map Shows All French Churches ‘Set on Fire, Vandalized

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48:19

TheESP – Ep. #442 – Algimantas Kvecys

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP ·

2024/08/30

Before we go into today’s interview, we elaborate a little on last week’s TWISH about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, adding a bit more details.Then we have a great chat withAlgimantas Kvecyswho is the chair ofLietuvos skeptikų draugija, theSociety of Lithuanian Skeptics.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-442.htmlSegments:0:00:31 Intro0:00:55 Greetings0:10:16 Interview0:44:33 Farewell0:47:04 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:28

TheESP – Ep. #436 – Piazzi, the skeptical priest

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP ·

2024/07/19

Just the boys this week and we have a lot to talk about –climate change(András needs a new job),Türkiye vs. Turkey,Dutch vacations,homeopathy,Skeptical Science, and even some politics. InTWISHwe hear about the skeptical priestGiuseppe Piazziwho discoveredCeres, the first asteroid ever detected. Also, if you catch this in time here is the link to the 19 JulyGlobal Skeptics in the Pub Zoom meeting. Then we have the news:UK: Are UK adolescents eating too muchultra processed foods?EU: Two majorGMO corn

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44:49

TheESP – Ep. #435 – Evangelising in Schools

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP ·

2024/07/12

Some listeners have started to join ourDiscord– why don’t you do that do!In the news today:TURKEY: Turkey revokes radio station’s license for discussing Armenian genocideUK: Ultra-processed food fear – simply the next big nutritional moral panic?SPAIN: HIV patients often take other SCAM that interfere with their treatmentsThe Church of Englandhas plans toevangelising in UK schools– even the secular ones! For that the receive this week’s award for beingReally Wrong. To round off we have aWord of the

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35:35

TheESP – Ep. #431 – SCAM under (acu)pressure

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP ·

2024/06/15

In Pontus' absence we talk a bit aboutEP electionsand inTWISHwe commemorate the Italian heroine of science and skepticismMargherita Hack. Then it is time to check out the news:UK: Zero hour for climate actionNORTHERN IRELAND: NI Assembly passes motion to ban conversion therapiesINTERNATIONAL: Edzard Ernst finds SCAM research to be in declineINTERNATIONAL: Intervention against misinformation might increase skepticism... against reliable sources, tooThe German Jury ofRimowa Design Price,who awarded a

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50:29

TheESP – Ep. #430 – Patron saint of the internet

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2024/06/07

Pontus comes back from theEuropean Skeptics Congresswitha new title, applications to talk atSkepticamp QEDis now open andEvidence Weekis postponed byUK elections. InTWISHwe hear aboutJames Hutton, the father of modern geology, and then it is time to check out the news:INTERNATIONAL: The Catholic church’s first ‘millennial saint’INTERNATIONAL: Edzard Ernst did it againINTERNATIONAL: ‘Foolproof’ gives us vaccination without needlesINTERNATIONAL: Fact Brief by Skeptical Science – Have climate models

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