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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

028 - With Irregular Dan

August 21, 2016 23:02 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

Like Pokemon we capture The Godless Rebelution guys 1-by-1... In this episode we are joined by Dan Ellis and discuss the following...  - US Election update  - Is Trump Finally Starting to Fade?  - We introduce a new feature - "The Twitter Answerphone"   - A GENUINE ARTICLE: "Homeopathy Saved My Plants"     - Black Lives Matter Hits The UK - But Do The Facts Back Up Their Claims Here In The UK?  - Do International Protests Work?  All of these and many more..  Join in the discu...

027 - Virtual Cyber Digital Demons

August 14, 2016 21:55 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

- Spike Tells A Very Bad Joke... Badly  - Should Pokemon Go Developers Ensure "No-Go Zones" For Placing Pokemon Items?  - US Paster Says Pokemon Spawns Virtual Cyber Digital Demons  - Hollywood Stars, Cameron's Honours and Titles In General   - Melania Trump's Infamous Speech    All of these 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  T...

026 - A Shitgibbon, A Haunted Pork Mannequin and A Poundland Prince Phillip

July 17, 2016 17:04 - 1 hour - 59 MB

- Colourful phrases roll off the tongue this week as we interview Donald Trumps’ next speech-writer @MetalOllie and what inspired him to #Shitgibbon fame   - After Spike’s two weeks in the bush, away from civilisation, Dan and Ollie update Spike on the previous crazy two weeks of UK politics   - The Pokemon Craze that creeped up on us all   - Buddhists release 100 pounds of Lobster back into the ocean - with the help of fishermen!  - All these and many more..  Join in the discussio...

025 - The Fallout After The EU Referendum Result

July 02, 2016 16:26 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

So many theories. So many questions. Yet, mostly silence from those in charge... What is going on? We debate the following:  - Why does no-one seem to want to trigger Article 50?  - Back-stabbing galore: Have politicians been gambling the country for their own careers?  - Why were so many Billionaires / Extreme Capitalists supporting Brexit? - What’s going on behind the smoke and mirrors?  - Some polls show that average voter, on both sides, appeared to be very uninformed or unintere...

024 - Why only concentrate on the moon?

June 24, 2016 15:48 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

We record on Brexit voting day - Thursday 23 June 2016  - We speculate on the vote and which way it may go     - The farce and comedy around the EU vote - Should David Cameron suffer for enabling the EU vote if Leave wins?  - A Donald Trump update  - Why Brits should be called Tea Mexicans  - The cuter the animal, the more we feel for them, right?  - Another Faith Healer cons more gullible rich people  - Why Spike thinks he’ll make a good shoplifter  - And more…  Join in ...

023 - Dust, Dust, Everywhere

June 19, 2016 20:07 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

- Yet Another Mass Shooting In The USA (Orlando Gay Night Club, The Worst in US History) - Will Any Change Really Happen?     - The Bundy Brothers Don’t Quite Get The Concept Of Prison   - We Have To Talk About Harambe (The Gorilla Killed At Cincinnati Zoo)   - Kim Jong Un Becomes A Matchmaker   - David Cameron Buys His Wife A £1500 Car - And More…   Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http:...

022 - We do a show with Matt from The Godless Rebelution

June 05, 2016 23:26 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

We do this show with Matt from The Godless Rebelution and talk through a host of topics relating to the US political situation, UK politics, guns, cop crime, racism, and so 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] 

021 - Brexit - Spike has done his research

May 10, 2016 14:45 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

A new mayor for London. Spike educates Dan about his Brexit research. And of course, some more fun with Donald Trump.  

020 - Brexit and Dan's 'Rule Of Farage'

April 24, 2016 22:35 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

- The Very Divisive Brexit Issue and Dan’s “Rule Of Farage”    - Should Europe Head Towards A ‘Star Treky’-Type One Flag - One Federation Style Union?  - A Brief Update on Trump and US Politics - Why is Hillary Clinton So Despised in America?  - UK Politician Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Tweets - Why Are Candidates Not Pre-Screened Properly? Do We Need A “Farage Index”?  - Why Are Jewish or Muslim Propaganda Still So Prevalent?  - The Worst Celebrity Kyd Names (Celebrities We Mostly Don’...

019 - The Kardashians and Mr Blobby

April 12, 2016 18:50 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

- The Return Of Ronnie Pickering     - Spike Introduces Dan To The Kardashians  - Dan Introduces Spike to Mr Blobby  - How Can We Not Talk About The Trumpster… And Our Psychic Powers - Egypt Air Hijacks Plane To Impress His Wife - Pastors Olive Oil Healing Through God - Where do you draw the line between Comedy and Offence?  - Eating Meat Prevents Alien Abductions… Of course!   - Occults, New World Order, Subliminal Messages and Bible Codes.. Amongst Others  - Fake Book Covers  - a...

Bonus Episode 002 - Godless Rebelution

April 01, 2016 16:17 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Recorded a few weeks back when we guested on the fantastic Godless Rebelution podcast. Thanks for having us on guys!

Bonus Episode 001 - Sir Michael Interview

March 20, 2016 20:26 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

We interviewed the very funny 'Sir Michael' a few weeks ago.  While Dan is away on holiday, this bonus episode should hopefully satisfy your 2SC needs...  You can find Michael on Twitter here: @michael1979 Share anything that Annoys or Delights you, or join in on 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] 

018 - The UK Loves Donald Trump

March 06, 2016 20:07 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

018 - The UK Loves Donald Trump  - Our Psychic Readings Continue To Be Successful, So We Make More…      - Psychic Dan Is Going Into Psychic Photography Reading - Donald Trump Thinks Most Of The UK Loves Him  - Apple vs The FBI  - Catholic Priest Caught Snorting Cocaine In Nazi Room  - Brothers Jailed Over Facebook Judge Post   - and more…  Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps  Link to all our episodes here: http://2skepticalcha...

017 - Two Psychic Chaps and Their Theories

February 21, 2016 23:43 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

- All Our Donald Trump Psychic Readings Have Come True (Trump Lite)    - Are you IN or OUT of the EU?   - Social Media Likes vs Common Sense    - Belligerent Monkey in Bar, Threatening men: This story delights Dan  - Headteacher claims Evolution is only a theory and Bible Has Better Proof: Do we need a better word for a Scientific “Theory”?  - Drive-by Yoghurt Attack on Crochet Teachers Haberdashery Leaves Her Shaken: Is This The Best News Headline Ever?   - The Great British Benefits ...

016 - Yeehaas and The Flat Earth

February 09, 2016 13:26 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

- Palin Endorses Trump to the sound of Yeehaas  - Why Opened Airplane Doors are like London Buses  - Dans Awkward Chat with a colleague    - The Express’ Advert Placement Fail  - Suicide Robots Are Real - Really  - There’s always a Positive Spin on a Negative Story  - The Flat Earth - WHAT? Yes!  - and 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:...

015 - Episode 15 The Return Of The Skeptics

January 25, 2016 22:21 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Welcome to 2016!  We discuss:  - Students at Yale would sign away their freedom of speech  - Heavily Pregnant PM accused of Bringing Down all of womankind for leaving a debate to Eat.  - Meet Kevin, a real-life Jedi Knight  - Man Charged over Threatening to Kill someone over Star Wars Spoiler  - Couple ACCIDENTALLY shoots mother 27 TIMES  - BBC Shares A List of Stories Where The Internet Mislead Us  - We can't go an Episode without talking about Donald Trump  - We know the plot for ...

014 - Christmas Special - We’ve made it past 13!

December 20, 2015 21:53 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

We briefly discuss the Paris attacks Walking Dead Spoiler  Dan will become pro Gun if… Zombies…    More on Donald Trump madness, incl. UK petition to ban him entering the UK Does Twitter need a “Mockingly Following” option Why is Trump so popular no-matter what he says or who he insults  Beware Donald Trump and Katie Hopkins’ lovechild!    The War on Christmas - The Starbucks Red Cup Saga - and Joshua Feuerstein’s religious madness The Clock Boy sues for $15 million  More dumb crimi...

013 - Friday 13th Special and The Shortest Scary Story

December 10, 2015 21:16 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Friday 13th special Walking Dead Spoiler   US Petition to Stop Phil Colins return  Dan is not afraid of Justin Bieber fans  My Psychic Life Review  Dan’s Evil Barry White impression  Marathon runner cheats his way to 2nd place  Ben Carson tries to out-idiot Donald Trump  Unlucky man tries to steal a police car Driver turns table on speed camera police  Can we start a petition: Everyone gets one go at a police siren each year  US Preacher claims parents should drown children rather...

012 - Dan attends the Bond Royal Premier, while Spike watches Citizenfour, and more…

November 07, 2015 13:29 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

- Dan attends the Bond (Spectre) Royal Premier  - Spike reviews Citizenfour (the Ed Snowden documentary)... Is privacy a thing? What info is the government capturing about you?   - Hacking - And Spike’s ex-girlfriend experience which made him look into hacking  - Dan has a few easy computer tricks for you to annoy and delight everyone with - Brilliantly planned giant Chinese Banners  - Irish Tourists finish 250 pints before taking a flight - Alarm Bells!   - Criminals suing victims - U...

011 - Ben Carson on Gay Choice, Couple Imprisoned For Choosing Prayer over Medical Treatment after Baby Dies, Oscar Pistorius’ Early Release, The 5p Furore over Plastic Bags, Do you know Ronnie Pickering? Our 2SC Dating Service Between London and Texas,

October 25, 2015 19:45 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Is being Gay a Choice? - Ben Carson Knows The Answer.   Would you Choose Prayer over Medical Treatment for your Sick Baby? - Too Many Are Dying And Their Parents Don’t Regret A Thing!  Oscar Pistorius Released Early on Home Arrest But Now Facing Murder Charges  The 5p Plastic Bag Furore - Why Are They Still Being Sold? - What’s The BIG Difference Between 5p for Plastic and 10p for a Bag For Life?  Hover boards Are Easy Targets for Thieves   Do You Know Who I Am? - Ronnie Pickering, of c...

010 - Vatican sacks Polish Priest who confesses to be Gay, Another Mass Shooting in the USA, Curry for White PPL, Plane Doors opened by Passengers and more

October 08, 2015 17:51 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Polish Priest Outs Himself as Gay and is immediately sacked by the Vatican.  After another mass shooting in America we discuss potential solutions - as it seems most Americans don’t really want to.  White Man Furious after his mild curry arrives with "White PPL” on the receipt.   A couple of passengers have tried to open Plane Doors for the wrong reasons.  And more….    Join in the discussions on our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2SkepticalChaps

009 - Spike's Psychic Report, Corbyn Not Singing The Anthem, Confused Brit ISIS Member, Ahmed Builds A Clock, Crazy Cops, Dumb Criminals and more

September 28, 2015 20:41 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Spike reports back from his Psychic Reading Session, Jeremy Corbyn criticised for not singing the anthem, Confused Brit ISIS member complains about other rude ISIS members, American student Ahmed Mohamed builds a clock for a school project and is arrested, Americas cop problems dealing with black "suspects", A list of dumb criminals and The UK Mom of The Year

008 - Kim Davis Release Speech, More End of The World Predictions, Palin and Trump vs Joey Essex, Mugger Owned and Cool Pilots

September 27, 2015 09:23 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Kim Davis apparent "victory" after being released from jail for refusing to issue same sex marriage licenses, Another End-Of-The-World prediction - well, quite a few crazy conspiracy theories all mashed together, More from "The Donald Trump", Sarah Palin vs Joey Essex, Brazilian Mugger gets owned after attacking the wrong woman and Super Cool Pilots with not-so-clever passengers... 

007 - Idris Elba as Bond, Middle Class Vandalism, Stringfellow and his waitresses tips, State Clerk Jailed for Refusing Same Sex Marriage Licences and more

September 16, 2015 14:21 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

We talk around the following: Idris Elba discussed as the next Bond and some of the commentary around it, Middle Class Vandalism, Peter Stringfellow and his waitresses tips, US clerk Kim Davis Jailed for Refusing to produce Same Sex Marriage Licences,  From DUI to a Pink Barbie Jeep, Slave Tetris, A Tour Guide's China Town Rant 

006.5 - The Five Star Turkish Terrorist Experience

September 16, 2015 13:29 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB application/octet-stream

Our First Interview - Taken from a recording done on the end of August which had terrible intereference noise and most of the recording had to be thrown away. We've recovered this part. Sound quality is not great - but it's our first interview so tried our best to recover it. Hope you enjoy! Story relates to Turkish Hotel Staff dressing up as terrorists for entertainment purposes... 

006 - Posh Injuries, Post Immigrants with Fedex, BGT Voters Get Their Money Back, More Psychics Frauds and more

September 06, 2015 23:53 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Posh Injuries, The biggest shark on film, Post your immigrants with Fedex, Britains Got Talent voters get their money back, More psychic frauds and more... 

005 - Cecil's Message From Beyond, Spike's Going To See a Psychic/Medium, Donald Trumps Himself Again and More...

August 17, 2015 22:08 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Psychic Karen Anderson claims to have contacted Cecil from beyond. We discuss Psychics/Mediums and Spike's invite and personal field mission to attend a psychic/medium session. Donald Trump is still being, well, Donald Trump. A white supremicist bomb-maker blows up his own leg. We also hand out our first decoration to the first 2SC Field Agent Jeff Waddell.  

004 - Cecil The Lion and Bulletproof Armadillos

August 04, 2015 17:52 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

We try to discuss the "Cecil The Lion" issue and bullet-proof armadillo

003 - North Korea Special and Bojo4Pres

August 02, 2015 18:07 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

We discuss goings on in North Korea, the KKK, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Dan's Jewfro and more... 

002 - Magic Water and Guns

July 10, 2015 18:01 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Episode 002 - First story: Homeopathy on the NHS to be reviewed - finally! Second story: Assault rifle-toting white man complains about being harassed at the airport, because America

001 - Intro, Gay Hairdresser story and Self-driving car fail

July 07, 2015 22:04 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

First episode of the "2 Skeptical Chaps" podcast. Introduction and discussing 2 news articles. 1. Man refuses to allow Gay Hairdresser to cut his sons hair, 2. Volvo driver ploughs into friends while attempting to test auto braking system, but he hasn't bought the extra feature required for it to work.   

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