Episode #475 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>With the UK enduring its third official heatwave of the year, Marsh looks at the arguments denying there is anything to worry about. After all, everyone remembers the long, hot summer of 1976.</p><...

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Episode #474 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Alice outlines the political reaction to The Odyssey and the implications for free speech. Meanwhile, Marsh is asked to review a book which proves God and creation with maths.</p><p>Sign up for the...

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Episode #473 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Alice looks at the evidence for the so-called loneliness epidemic, and whether it disproportionately impacts men. Meanwhile, Marsh tries to avoid World Cup spoilers in France and Mike tries to avoi...

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Episode #472 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Mike looks at the products from Telos Audio Design which claim to improve the performance of audio equipment. Meanwhile, Marsh tries to book a restaurant while having trouble with his electrics.</p...

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Episode #471 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Mike asks whatever happened to the story that men think about the Roman Empire every day? Meanwhile, Marsh is interrogated by Noah Lugeons about the World Cup and Alice gets a fiver in the post.</p...

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Episode #470 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Marsh talks about the social media ban and suggests that we may be targeting the wrong problem. Meanwhile, Marsh and Alice visit Wales to teach critical thinking. </p><p>You can find all the detail...

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Episode #469 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Mike investigates the social media language of &#39;algospeak&#39; and asks if it really does anything at all? Meanwhile, Marsh can&#39;t figure out why there are suddenly no ads on the Internet.</...

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Episode #468 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Marsh investigates the use of aromatherapy in NHS Maternity care. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to the theatre.</p><p>You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at <a href="http...

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Episode #466 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Mike revisits the evidence for the Feliway cat pheromone diffuser products. Meanwhile, Alice manages to sustain an injury while driving.</p><p>You can find all the details on the European Skeptics ...

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Episode #465 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Alice asks if we&#39;re about to plunge into another global pandemic with Hantavirus. Meanwhile, Marsh visits the beautiful Italian city of Florence... and Mike goes to Bristol.</p><p>You can find ...

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Episode #464 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Mike revisits a topic from the early days of Skeptics with a K, asking what the research says about Feliway pheromone products for cats. Meanwhile, Marsh visits the Crucible to watch the snooker an...

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Episode #463 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Following on from last week, Marsh looks at polling data which suggests that Gen Z believe they are psychic. Meanwhile, the team gets some lovely listener feedback and has all the latest announceme...

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Episode #462 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Marsh looks at research from last year which claims that young people are flocking to churches in search of meaning. Meanwhile, Alice has been out driving and Marsh&#39;s life turns into an 1970s s...

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Episode #461 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Alice takes an overdue look at the controversial &#39;looksmaxxing&#39; influencer known as Clavicular. Meanwhile, Marsh goes to see Joshua Idehen perform in Manchester.</p><p>You can find all the ...

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Episode #460 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Mike looks at ball lightning, why there is so little evidence of it, and asks whether it exists at all.</p><p>The next event for Liverpool Skeptics in the Pub is this evening, but will not be takin...

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Episode #459 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Alice looks at the prevalence of cancer misinformation on social media and the effects that may be having on cancer patients. Meanwhile, Marsh visits Durham cathedral.</p><p>Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,"><b>https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,</b></a> or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at <a href="https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics"><b>https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics</b></a><a href="https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics."><b>.</b></a></p><p>You can also chat with us on the <a href="https://discord.gg/d5tN8vaFsy"><b>Skeptics in the Pub Discord server</b></a>.</p><p>Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.</p>

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Episode #458 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Marsh talks about efforts to reduce the climate impact of cattle, and how it&#39;s being received by conspiracy theorists. Meanwhile, Mike is excited about the return of two missing episodes of Doc...

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Episode #457 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Alice looks at the role of peptides in the body, and why they&#39;re increasingly being recommended by biohackers and MAHA bros. Meanwhile, Mike finds a surprising villain in the Tetris movie.</p><...

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Episode #456 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Mike talks about &quot;legal tender&quot;, and why it probably doesn&#39;t mean what you think it means. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh argue about whether Piers and Pierce are the same name.</p><p>Sig...

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Episode #455 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>Marsh looks at the history of AIDS denialism, and its apparent burgeoning resurgence through the world&#39;s most listened to podcast. Meanwhile, Alice buys a new car that she is unable to drive.</...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 Däniken.</p>...

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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="...

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