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2 Skeptical Chaps

231 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Welcome to the Two Skeptical Chaps, with three Skeptical Chaps; Dr Dan, Spike and Ollie. Everything from news, politics, current affairs and social media. Anything that annoys or delights us. And if you are easily offended or underage, you probably shouldn’t be listening. But we want you to!

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Episodes

174 - The Tiger Who Came For A Pint

August 23, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Sean Lock sadly passed away, the chaps remember some of his best jokes, and play out on The Tiger who Came for Pint. Ollie has lots of stuff in his orifice! M Night Shamanananamanalon Films are discussed. The Taliban went to the gym. The Snopes Game Sir Michael The Bunker And much much more

173 - Propulsive Nozzle

July 30, 2021 10:55 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

The Chaps are back with a brand new episode for your delectation! Hamster update... Spike is getting worse... Dan destroys Ollie's orifice! Wrinkle free Ollie (who also meant John Oliver, NOT Jon Stewart!) The Confessions, The Snopes Game and Sir Michael. AND The Bunker.. who could ask for more?!

172 - Cat in a Box

July 24, 2021 17:18 - 1 hour - 101 MB

It's been a while, but the three 2 Skeptical Chaps are back! Ollie's been out! The Chaps have been enjoying the football... Dan's a farmer.. almost. Prostitute encounters (it's not as bad as it sounds!) The Snopes Game.. Sir Michael has some helpful gardening advice. And more!   *Volume warning for first minute of episode.

171 - Lunar Tick

June 26, 2021 14:43 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

The chaps are back! Dan rides the tube.. with predictably disastrous results. The Snopes Game.. Sir Michael has experience of dating websites (oh no!) Rep. Louis Gohmert solves climate change..  And a quick trip to The Bunker.  

170 - Drunk Gorillas and McRobbery

June 05, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

The chaps are back with another action packed episode! including.. Boris Got Married.. Yay! Matt Hancock is saving lives. Sir Michael has a new business idea! Snopes Game, and more! 

169 - Adolf Shitler

May 24, 2021 11:24 - 1 hour - 96 MB

The chaps catch up after a few weeks break. The Snopes Game. What animals could you take in a fight? A nasty nazi fights dirty And much much more.  

168 - Count Binface for Mayor

May 03, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 110 MB

We are joined by Agent 0011 Tebu-san in this one and as usual we pose the err important questions of life that others wouldn't...  Including:  - Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges  - London Mayoral race  - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected]...

167 - Ollie Olsen

April 21, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 105 MB

We are joined by long time listener Ollie Olsen! UK Covid rules are relaxing, will Dan get to go to the pub at last? The Snopes game Sir Michael The Bunker - with a Willoughby Wallaby Off! And much much more And we are played out by Metal Ollies son, a grime song about Turnips? Listen to find out.

166 - Toilet Humor Special

April 03, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

It's the Toilet Humor Special! (You have been warned) The chaps discuss all sorts of madness in the news. The Snopes Game Sir Michael And a quick trip to the agency bunker!

165 - The Avery Heart Girl Essays

March 27, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 100 MB

This episode is not to be taken with food! The chaps discuss all sorts of madness in the news. The Snopes Game Sir Michael And we catch up on a lot of old correspondence in the bunker - Big Shout Out to Avery Heart Girl!

164 - Blue Goats

March 20, 2021 13:32 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Spike tries to tell some jokes, brace yourself... The Snopes Game. Vinyl vs Digital - Spike and Ollie drive Dan crazy The Interview - you know, that one...  Sir Michael The Bunker - Don't trust your neighbor with your goat! and much much more.

163 - Pew Pew Pew!

February 26, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

Pew Pew Pew! Spikes dog joins us for an eventful episode.  Spike made some money on the stock market. Dan didn't place a life changing bet. Sir Michael The Bunker Much much more.   A longer uneditted version of this episode is available to our Patreon Patrons!

162 - Secret Service vs Llama

February 07, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

We are joined by a former Llama punching Secret Service Chap! Special guest @DanKaszeta drops in for a chat about his time in the USSS, arguing with various nutters on twitter and a story that would have made for an interesting episode of The Sopranos. Plus The Snopes Game, Sir Michael, The Bunker and much much more.

161 - Chaos with Tom Pike

January 30, 2021 15:35 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

Joined again by amazing mathematician and comedian Tom Pike (and also Toms noisy house mate) a chaotic episode was recorded! The Snopes game - Did a goopy candle explode? What conspiracy theories do we actually believe? Sir M! The Bunker! and much much more!!!

160 - There can be only one!

January 23, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

A shorter episode, but we still got in a few rounds of the snopes game & Spike discovers that he is not the only one!

159 - Samurai Covid

January 17, 2021 17:09 - 1 hour - 105 MB

How did a play station game make Dan think he had covid? Jamiroquai storms the US Capital? Someone found a foot. Sea Shantys! And much much more.   Oh and we play out on a very rude song, you have been warned.

158 - Socially Distanced Noncing

December 24, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Joined again by Comedian Tom Pike, its our Xmas Special!! Wishing all of our agents and listeners a very merry xmas!

157 - Tom Pike

December 14, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

The chaps are joined by hilarious comedian Tom Pike, and also a special guest from beyond the grave (sort of). The Snopes Game Sir Michael The Bunker Trumps legal team bring in a drunk witness and much much more.

156 - not fit for human consumption

December 06, 2020 15:39 - 1 hour - 123 MB

What has Dan been drinking?? Ollie has been learning to edit podcasts! The Snopes Game - its heating up, will Spike lose another year? Zombie Animals! And much much more.  

154 - Sorry about the burps

November 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Slightly delayed but episode 154 is here at last! Dan bought Olly some alcohol free beers!  The Snopes game - have we just lost all of our Amish listeners? Check out Fare Share UK if you have a few quid spare for a good cause: https://twitter.com/FareShareUK

155 - Alistair Barrie, comedian allegedly

November 23, 2020 11:50 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Episode 154 is still stuck in the editing room, but we didn't want to leave you waiting any longer, so here is Episode 155! Recorded just after Trump lost the election! Dan and Olly chat with Alistair Barrie, who is an amazing comedian, allegedly. Enjoy.

153 - Musical Chaps and Washing Bears

November 01, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

We try to predict the outcome of the up and coming US election. We also cover the new UK lockdown starting on Thursday. Not to mention some of the usual stuff:  - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps   Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast   Twitter: @2scpodcast   Email: [email protected] 

152 - The Bank Heist

October 25, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour - 116 MB

We plan a bank heist for realz with a new guest (and criminal mastermind) Ros Hale... We also talk about:   - The struggling Arts during lockdown  - The poor Queen's struggles during COVID - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps   Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast   Twitter: @2scpodcast   Email: [email protected] 

151 - Zombie Octopus

October 11, 2020 13:43 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

Zombie Octopus - now if that hasn't got you interested I don't know what will. The snopes game, Idiot Son Sir M And find out what Agent Doug has sent us.... brace yourselves for the worst job in the world!

150 - The right way to ride an eagle

September 21, 2020 15:07 - 2 hours - 119 MB

We made it!!! 150 Episodes Baby! What is the right way to ride an eagle? The snopes game, Idiot Son, Sir Michael, The bunker and much much more

149 - This Was A Good Conversation

August 29, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 113 MB

** WARNING: In parts of this episode we discuss Mental Health, Depression and Suicide ** In this episode:  - We touch on mental health - The UK Exam results fiasco - The Snopes Game  - Can imitating accents be racist?  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps   Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast   Twitter: @2scpodcast    Email: [email protected]  

148 - bitten by a donkey

August 21, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Lock-down life continues, Olly has barely noticed. The Snopes game Idiot Son - the story continues Sir Michael The Bunker - Whats the most exciting thing to have ever bitten you?

147 - Samurai Spike

August 06, 2020 14:22 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Allotments,  Is Spike a samurai? The Snopes game - you won't believe one of these! Idiot Son Part 2 - Dan loses it Florida man gets a new car! Dan explains The Purge. And much much more.

146 - burger box

July 20, 2020 18:49 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Don't take Ollie to the beach! And don't open that burger box if you do... The Snopes Game Dan reads the amazing #IdiotSon thread. Sir Michael and much much more

145 - Paint Or Pee

June 29, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 103 MB

We pose the err important questions of life that others wouldn't...  Including:  - The Trump Madness Continues - Black Lives Matter - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

144 - Eye Test

June 12, 2020 13:48 - 1 hour - 123 MB

The Snopes Game We go for a drive to test our eyesight... Discuss the George Floyd killing and much much more.

143 - STAY ALERT!

May 23, 2020 13:02 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

As the government urges us with as clear and concise messaging as always (not!), we try to Stay Alert to the virus.  Hope you are all keeping healthy and safe!  - The Snopes Game  - US and UK death rates amongst highest but Trump and Johnson remain defiant blaming other people and things  - Sir Michael  and much more...  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/p...

142 - The Surreal Life

April 29, 2020 19:32 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

- Lockdown Continues  - Lockdown Protests   - The Snopes Game  - Trump Does Irony  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

141 - Home Plumbing Podcast

April 22, 2020 10:11 - 1 hour - 85 MB

More pandemic "fun" Dan tries an Australian accent... (sorry) Priti Patel has some fun with numbers. Sir Michael The Bunker And much much more.

140 - The Most Manly Episode

April 11, 2020 19:11 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

- Covid19 Lockdown Continues - The Snopes Game  - Manly Tools - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

139 - Missing The Good Old Days Of Brexit Chaos

April 06, 2020 16:48 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

- UK Cabinet members have the virus   - Trump has a continued mental condition  - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

138 - Covid19 Lockdown

March 31, 2020 17:16 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

We are joined by comedian Chris Purchase.  We discuss many things.  - The Snopes Game - How Trump Knew Covid-19 Was Going To Be A Pandemic  - Sir Michael Goes Viral, Again!  And much more...  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

137 - Battle of the lucky coins

March 26, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Recorded well before the Corona stuff got as crazy as it now has, we have a bit of a chat about it, play the snopes game, discuss dating, and deal with a few of the stories you have sent us. Stay safe, lock down.

Bonus Episode TeBu!

March 18, 2020 20:07 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Our man in Okinawa joins Dan and Ollie for a quick chat and a few rounds of the Snopes game. Note: Sadly Dan has since had to cancel his Japan trip due to the world wide pandemic :(

136 - Is Perception More Important Than Reality

March 08, 2020 21:37 - 1 hour - 77 MB

We touch on...  - Coronavirus  - UK Floods  - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  And much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

135 - Wash Your Hands

February 29, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 98 MB

Wash your hands... Seriously... Or Olly will send you a nasty fax.

134 - Baseball at the Super Bowl

February 18, 2020 23:14 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Some tricky Snopes action for Dans best friend Phil...

133 - Celebrating Brexit and Megxit

January 30, 2020 21:47 - 1 hour - 120 MB

- Will Big Ben gong for Brexit?  - Do we really care about Megxit  - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  - The Bunker  And many more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

132 - Reverse Zombies

January 18, 2020 08:58 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

Happy New Year! Ollie has a bad start to 2020 and we cover... - The Australian Fire  - The Pope Gets Yanked  - The Snopes Game  - Trump and Iran  - Sir Michael  And many more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

131 - Fake Moose

January 01, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Why you possibly shouldn't throw a suicide bomber off a bridge. Election results - sigh. Big Foot captured? Does a man in Africa have a special skill for killing mosquitoes? And much much more.

130 - Stuckie the dog

December 22, 2019 14:27 - 1 hour - 129 MB

The original 2 Spike & Dan for this one. The Snopes Game: Sexy Snipers, Stuckie the dog, Christmas Tree attack! Prince Andrews Pizza Express. Extinction protesters are gluing themselves to things again. And much much more.

129 - Setting fire to the Queen

November 30, 2019 18:45 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Spikes run off to South Africa, so just Dan and Ollie for this one. A quick chat and a few rounds of the snopes game, hope you enjoy. Dan went to Vegas and met Penn & Teller, Ollie watched a tv show that he hated. Do sharks get bored? Setting the Queen on fire... and much more.

128 - Moral AI Choices and Monster Truckers

November 04, 2019 18:26 - 1 hour - 116 MB

- Updates on Trump and Brexit - Dan's officially a standup comedian - The Snopes Game  - Sir Michael  And much much more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalchaps.libsyn.com/podcast  Twitter: @2scpodcast  Email: [email protected] 

127 - Whiskey Powered Super Snakes

October 15, 2019 17:06 - 2 hours - 176 MB

The gang are back together! All three of us for this episode. Dan had some sad news, but still has a few delights for you all. The Snopes Game, you won't believe one of these... Sir M and loads of fun in the bunker!

126 - The Chosen One

September 17, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Just Dan and Ollie for this one, but Spike will return... one day... The Snopes game! Trump is apparently The Chosen One (amongst other things) Bojo Coup Sir Michael joins some whatsapp groups.

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