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Skeptics with a K
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The podcast for science, reason, and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society.
Skeptics with a K: Episode #442

Mike asks what is really happening when people report 'out of body experiences' and how we know. Meanwhile, Alice has to handle a job interview with a dislocated (ish) jaw.

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Episode #442 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Mike asks what is really happening when people report &#39;out of body experiences&#39; and how we know. Meanwhile, Alice has to handle a job interview with a dislocated (ish) jaw.</p><p>Watch <a h...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #441

Alice looks at the increase in employers offering egg freezing as a perk of the job, and the knock-on effects of that. Meanwhile, Mike has trouble leaving Brighton.

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Episode #441 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Alice looks at the increase in employers offering egg freezing as a perk of the job, and the knock-on effects of that. Meanwhile, Mike has trouble leaving Brighton.</p><p>You can sign up for the Sk...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #440

Mike takes a brief look at the human trials mentioned in the systematic review being used to support a link between autism and paracetamol.

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Episode #440 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Mike takes a brief look at the human trials mentioned in the systematic review being used to support a link between autism and paracetamol.</p><p>You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon a...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #439

In the aftermath of QED, Marsh talks about the communities skepticism and built and ways they can be used to make a difference. Meanwhile, Mike visits a water park and Marsh goes to Hadrian's Wall.

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Episode #439 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>In the aftermath of QED, Marsh talks about the communities skepticism and built and ways they can be used to make a difference. Meanwhile, Mike visits a water park and Marsh goes to Hadrian&#39;s W...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #437

Alice looks at what happens when you go on a 'dopamine fast' and whether the claims about it from influencers match the biology. Meanwhile, with just hours to go before QED, the team are remarkably relaxed.

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Episode #437 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Alice looks at what happens when you go on a &#39;dopamine fast&#39; and whether the claims about it from influencers match the biology. Meanwhile, with just hours to go before QED, the team are re...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #436

Mike asks if the Turing Test is really a meaningful took for gauging the state of artificial intelligence, and the team has the last few announcements for QED 2025.

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Episode #436 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Mike asks if the Turing Test is really a meaningful took for gauging the state of artificial intelligence, and the team has the last few announcements for QED 2025.</p><p>Online tickets for the fin...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #435

Marsh drops down a rabbit hole when he starts to look into the makers of 'Ozempatch', which claims to shift stubborn belly fat. Meanwhile, Mike tries to book a massage.

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Episode #435 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Marsh drops down a rabbit hole when he starts to look into the makers of &#39;Ozempatch&#39;, which claims to shift stubborn belly fat. Meanwhile, Mike tries to book a massage.</p><p>Online tickets...
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October 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #434

Alice investigates new reports that long distance running is somehow associated with increased cancer risk. Meanwhile, the team has the latest news on the final QED.

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Episode #434 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Alice investigates new reports that long distance running is somehow associated with increased cancer risk. Meanwhile, the team has the latest news on the final QED.</p><p>Online tickets for the fi...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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nearly caught up with @skepticswithak.org but thought i'd share this episode seeing as it's very relevant to apparently the only problem with the UK right now.

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Episode #432 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Mike looks at the &#39;small boat&#39; crossings and what it means for the asylum system in the UK, before being accosted by an Australian man in Wales.</p><p>Online tickets for the final QED are s...
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September 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Skeptics with a K Episode #433

In the wake of the political violence in the US, Marsh asks why the self-appointed defenders of 'free speech' are so selective about whose speech they defend, and why skeptics should care about this important cause.

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September 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #432

Mike looks at the 'small boat' crossings and what it means for the asylum system in the UK, before being accosted by an Australian man in Wales.

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Episode #432 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Mike looks at the &#39;small boat&#39; crossings and what it means for the asylum system in the UK, before being accosted by an Australian man in Wales.</p><p>Online tickets for the final QED are s...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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The Casa. Thursday night. 7.30pm. I will be giving a talk on Jack the Ripper and whether new evidence proves his identity. (Spoiler: the answer is not yes)

Free to attend, but voluntary donations welcome. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/talks/the-sh...

Be there! I will.
The Shawl of Suspicion: Why we still don’t know the identity of Jack the Ripper | Talks | Merseyside Skeptics Society
The Shawl of Suspicion: Why we still don’t know the identity of Jack the Ripper. Find us at The Casa, 29 Hope Street from Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 7:30 pm
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September 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #431

Alice looks at the trendy new superfood and supplement "sea moss", which is claimed to have numerous (and nebulous) health benefits. Meanwhile, Marsh has to move a piano and Mike checks into a hotel.

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Episode #431 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Alice looks at the trendy new superfood and supplement &quot;sea moss&quot;, which is claimed to have numerous (and nebulous) health benefits. Meanwhile, Marsh has to move a piano and Mike checks i...
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September 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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making the most of it by catching up on @skepticswithak.org and i've been looking forward to this one for a while, since i have a lot of opinions, but i want to know wth i'm talking about. very good breakdown as always!

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Episode #422 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Alice looks at the science underpinning Ozempic and Wegovy, and the impact they have on society. Meanwhile, Mike goes to see Hamilton again. And again. And again.</p><p>Online tickets for the final...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #430

Marsh dives into Reddit ads and discovers a new product which claims to be a firewall for your brain. Meanwhile, Mike orders a Dirty Sprite and is disappointed with the results.

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Episode #430 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Marsh dives into Reddit ads and discovers a new product which claims to be a firewall for your brain. Meanwhile, Mike orders a Dirty Sprite and is disappointed with the results.</p><p>Online ticket...
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September 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Announcing... Suze Kundu, and panels on True Crime and Christian Nationalism

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September 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #429

Mike reviews Ben Shapiro's review of the latest Superman film, and the team has updates for the upcoming QED event. Spoiler warning! There are a lot of spoilers for Superman in this episode.

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Episode #429 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Mike reviews Ben Shapiro&#39;s review of the latest Superman film, and the team has updates for the upcoming QED event. Spoiler warning! There are a lot of spoilers for Superman in this episode.</p...
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August 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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We’re giving away one free month of our Patreon. With the link you’ll unlock over six months of Off the Record segments from the podcast.

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August 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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📣Announcing📣: Lucia Osborne-Crowley and Emma McLachlan join the QED 2025 line-up

At QED 2025, we’re delighted to announce two new additions to our main-stage line-up: award-winning writer and journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley and bird of prey specialist Emma McLachlan.

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August 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #428

Alice looks at the reasons why women have heart attacks misdiagnosed far more often than men, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Mike and Marsh quiz Alice on the mysterious new black strap she has started wearing.

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Episode #428 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Alice looks at the reasons why women have heart attacks misdiagnosed far more often than men, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Mike and Marsh quiz Alice on the mysterious new black strap she has...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #427

Marsh looks at a supplement pedlar from the UK, attempting to skirt the regulations with thinly disguised claims. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to Blackpool where Marsh goes to get ice cream.

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Episode #427 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Marsh looks at a supplement pedlar from the UK, attempting to skirt the regulations with thinly disguised claims. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to Blackpool where Marsh goes to get ice cream.</p><p...
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August 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #426

Alice examines the evidence for red light therapy face masks, which are growing in popularity online. Meanwhile, Marsh has contractors in the house again, and Mike is catching flies with vinegar.

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Episode #426 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Alice examines the evidence for red light therapy face masks, which are growing in popularity online. Meanwhile, Marsh has contractors in the house again, and Mike is catching flies with vinegar.</...
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August 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #425

Mike looks at the ramifications and limitations of the Online Safety Bill, which is responsible for the increase in age verification checks appearing online. Meanwhile, Marsh watches the Euros and Mike sees Superman.

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Episode #425 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Mike looks at the ramifications and limitations of the Online Safety Bill, which is responsible for the increase in age verification checks appearing online. Meanwhile, Marsh watches the Euros and ...
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July 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM