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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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Announcing... Suze Kundu, and panels on True Crime and Christian Nationalism qedcon.org/news/2025/an...

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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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Skeptics with a K: Episode #424 Mike looks at the company which claims to be able to spy on you through your mobile phone, and the team returns from the Merseyside Skeptics Summer Picnic. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

The Ockham Awards 2025: recognising the best in skepticism, and the worst in pseudoscience | Michael Marshall Nominations for the 2025 Ockham Awards are now open, with our annual award for Skeptical Activism and our Rusty Razor award for pseudoscience.

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Skeptics with a K: Episode #423 With the UK on its third heatwave of the year, Marsh asks what role geoengineering can or should play. Meanwhile, Mike has an unexpected knock at the door. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

Today is our annual summer picnic! And what a gorgeous day for it. We will be in the large field near the Palm House in Sefton Park from 2pm. Families welcome. We would love to see you there.

Dear people of TikTok: I, the editor of The Skeptic, am obviously not a flat earther! Millions of TikTokers viewed claims that all pilots know the earth is flat... except, I'm the person in the videos, and that's not what I said

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Skeptics with a K: Episode #422 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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

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Skeptics with a K: Episode #421 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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

There's fewer than 50 tickets left for the final QED! Pick up yours today: qedcon.org

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Skeptics with a K: Episode #420 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. www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...

Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today qedcon.org

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