Skeptics with a K show

Skeptics with a K

Summary: Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of scientific skepticism on Merseyside, around the UK and internationally.

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 Episode #301 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:17:43

This week, Marsh gives an update on London mayoral candidate Brian Rose, while Mike talks about vampires stealing from blood banks, a cursed mansion, and Jonathan Frakes.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.Donate to our Patreon at patreon.com/merseyskeptics, or leave us a review on your podcasting library of choice. We really appreciate it!

 Episode #300 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:21:17

Episode 300! Where Alice talks about the new NICE guidelines for management of chronic pain, Marsh tackles Jordan B Peterson’s claims on medical errors, and Mike has a confession to make.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #299 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:07:50

It’s April Fools Day! Where Marsh talks about Brian Rose, the conspiracy-theorist, podcaster, and former Wall Street banker who is standing for Mayor of London, and Mike talks about Agave Nectar, placebos, and pancakes.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #298 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:27:11

In this extended episode of Skeptics with a K, Alice talks about the planned redundancies from the University of Liverpool’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, and Mike discusses green software development, and how Bitcoin works. For more information on the redundancies at FHLS, visit www.hls47.co.uk.Note: The opening segment to this episode features a conversation about sexual harassment and the murder of Sarah Everard which some listeners may find distressing. If you need to skip past this segment, it finishes at 0:21:27.8970591568b35d4be3719286a3b0f4782ee1516ee84a14ef397a701410491aea

 Episode #297 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:10:48

COVID vaccines, cranberry juice, good bacteria, and D-Mannose. Plus whipping cream, jumping the queue, shoulder pain, and meringue nests. Nah, yer reet, it’s Skeptics with a K.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #296 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:00

Adult autism, It’s a Sin, HIV myths and special interests. Plus wasting time, Valentine’s Day, and mixing vaccines revisited. Bartering bananas, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.If you’re based in the UK and interested in getting an HIV test the NHS website can help find a test centres near you.

 Episode #295 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:15

Podcast advertising, WhatsApp, and digital privacy. Plus raving about the cereal, the European Region, Record Breakers, and recommending mattresses. Fighting jet lag with bees, it’s Skeptics with a K.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #294 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:09:45

Lateral flow, zip anatomy, the Society of Homeopaths, and the Professional Standards Authority. Plus exponential croissants, red gold, and Ready Brek. Count to five, it’s Skeptics with a K.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #293 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:51

Welcome to 2021! Mixing vaccines, tiny little skirts, activated charcoal, and re-writing DNA. Plus making custard, living through history, mottled grey cheese, and French onion soup. Happy New Year from Skeptics with a K.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #292 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:25:22

In this Christmas Eve episode of Skeptics with a K, Alice, Marsh and Mike take a break from the regular format to answer listener questions. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Merseyside Skeptics.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #291 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:39

Advertising arbitrage, hypnotic video games, Christmas movies, and content marketing. Plus duvet monsters, the Men in Black, and CGI babies. Solving it at the script stage, it’s Skeptics with a K.Send your questions for our Christmas episode to podcast@merseysideskeptics.org.uk.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #290 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:28:12

COVID vaccination, bad science, and what happened at the Ockhams. Plus RNA, spike proteins, and John Cura. Annoying the French, it’s Skeptics with a K.Note: There is a short audio glitch during the Ockham Awards segment, which appears to be from the original recording.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #289 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:10:56

Orthopaedic surgery, Instagram woo, jugular veins, and Liverpool gyms. Plus anti-maskers, sports-casters, and the Poddington Peas. Taking the parachute, it’s Skeptics with a K.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #288 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:23

Pastel QAnon, content farms, Facebook, and the CAP code. Plus watermelons, rampant horses, and vaccine misinformation. Dipping roses in honey, it’s Skeptics with a K.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

 Episode #287 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:07:20

Integrative cancer care, newspaper revenues, and the smart feed. Plus glutamine, the right kind turmeric, and doctors’ customers. Consuming curcuminoids, it’s Skeptics with a K.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

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