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The podcast for science, reason, and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society.

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05.03.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #454 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Mike looks at the strange new conspiracy theory that there is a secret new episode of Stranger Things which is landing Netflix any day now. Any day now...</p><p>Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Pa...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #454

Mike looks at the strange new conspiracy theory that there is a secret new episode of Stranger Things which is landing Netflix any day now. Any day now...

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26.02.2026 11:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #453 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Alice looks at new press reports which claim ultra-processed foods may be driving an increase in bowel cancer in the under-50s. Meanwhile, Mike shouts into a microphone and Marsh goes to the Old Vi...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #453

Alice looks at new press reports which claim ultra-processed foods may be driving an increase in bowel cancer in the under-50s. Meanwhile, Mike shouts into a mic and Marsh and Alice go to watch Tom Stoppard's Arcadia.

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19.02.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #452 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Mike looks at why there are =so many spurious equals signs littering = the Epstein Files. Note: This episode contains references to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, including passing references to ch...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #452

Mike looks at why there are =so many spurious equals signs littering = the Epstein Files. Note: This episode contains references to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, including passing references to child sex abuse.

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19.02.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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12.02.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #451 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Marsh reads through the Epstein Files, and the lessons and pitfalls skeptics might encounter within. Meanwhile, Alice returns from a visit to The Hague.</p><p>Note: This episode contains references...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #451

Marsh reads through the Epstein Files, and the lessons and pitfalls skeptics might encounter within... including how he came to appear in the latest documents. Meanwhile, Alice returns from a visit to The Hague.

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05.02.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #450 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Alice gets angry about &#39;one simple thing they don&#39;t want you to know about maxing&#39;, which pushes simple answers to problems which may or may not exist. Meanwhile, Marsh tries hard to di...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #450

Alice gets angry about 'one simple thing they don't want you to know about maxing', which pushes simple answers to problems which may or may not exist. Meanwhile, Marsh tries hard to dismantle a bed.

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29.01.2026 10:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #449 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Marsh investigates a new paper from China, which supposedly shows that drinkers of plant-based milk alternatives are more likely to be depressed. Meanwhile, Mike visits Bristol and Alice has a hagg...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #449

Marsh investigates a new paper from China, which supposedly shows that drinkers of plant-based milk alternatives are more likely to be depressed. Meanwhile, Mike visits Bristol and Alice has a haggis.

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22.01.2026 11:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #448 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Mike looks at the modern days myths surrounding the Betamax format, and Alice has to tackle an infestation of spider mites. Meanwhile, Marsh recounts his efforts to interview Erich von DΓ€niken.</p>...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #448

Mike looks at the modern days myths surrounding the Betamax format, and Alice has to tackle an infestation of spider mites. Meanwhile, Marsh recounts his efforts to interview Erich von DΓ€niken.

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22.01.2026 11:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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08.01.2026 11:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #446 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Happy New Year! For the first episode of 2026, Marsh takes a look back at the predictions psychics made for 2025 and how many came true.</p><p>Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #446

Happy New Year! For the first episode of 2026, Marsh takes a look back at the predictions psychics made for 2025 and how many came true.

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Go on, it's Christmas!

18.12.2025 10:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #445 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Mike looks at stories about Tesco removing Christmas from products to avoid causing offence, and Marsh has an encounter with a fan of Joe Rogan on the train home.</p><p>Sign up for the Skeptics wit...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #445

Mike looks at stories about Tesco removing Christmas from products to avoid causing offence, and Marsh has an encounter with a fan of Joe Rogan on the train home.

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11.12.2025 10:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Episode #444 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society <p>Marsh talks about what happened when he asked every Trading Standards office about consumer complaints and Cancer Act investigations. Meanwhile, Mike still has no luck trying to find a massage.</p>...

Skeptics with a K: Episode #444

Marsh talks about what happened when he asked every Trading Standards office about consumer complaints and Cancer Act investigations.

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