Cellar Door Skeptics Podcast
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsCellar Door Skeptics is a podcast based out of Grand Rapids Michigan featuring hosts Christopher Tanner & Chris Hanna. This podcast will include some video as we build up our show. We will be tackling science, skepticism, atheism, humanism, politics and entertainment. We are developing segments that will help you learn, laugh, and cry as we work toward building a better tomorrow.
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#240: Tax Out the Trash Return
September 29, 2020 16:37 - 2 hours - 117 MBBig news happened in the world of the Trump Party, as the New York Times released information on Trump’s tax returns. Tonight the team covers what they discovered while reading through the documents. They also tackle some new science that encourages men to get the HPV Vaccine. They also cover some good information that you can use when countering misguided or deliberate attacks against Breonna Taylor. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
#239: If 2020 Was a Food What Would it be?
September 24, 2020 12:19 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week the team vent, cry, rage, and have a good time reflecting on 2020 and all the crazy crap that life is during this year. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id10 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics Patreon: https://ww...
#238: Vote or Die
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt is getting closer to voting season and we are promoting getting your absentee vote on. The main discussion tonight will focus around looking at what happens in states where the local governments start to swing to either side of the election, and what impact that may have on the federal election. In addition the team also looks at whether or not states that went to Trump last election may have been swung differently if the local government did not go to the republicans. The show continue...
#237: Super Computers Squashing the COVID Bug
September 09, 2020 01:59 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBAs the world continues to have issues with killing innocent minorities, we are back with an update on a new study for COVID 19 and what it could possibly help people heal. At worst it is a great source of information to understand how this virus has ravaged so many people. The show also has the new segment where republicans can ask liberals any serious question they would like plus the team brought back the regular Canadian segment with Keith and his polite rants. The show concludes with a...
#236: Vigilante Death Squad
September 03, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 105 MBLast weekend was another tragic and devastating chain of events that has created a firestorm between conservatives and liberals over how the events happened and what really took place. This episode's main focus will be to look through the events that happened in Kenosha Wisconsin between protestors and a young militia person. This show the team will also cover a new work from home study as well as their usual quick saves. They have added a new segment for the time being where they answer q...
#235: Private Schools Try to Inherit the Earth
August 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWith news of Biden selecting his VP choice, Hanna and Tanner provide their opinions on what this could mean, how much crow they will have to eat to continue to vote democrat, and whether or not the Green Party can pull out more than 1% of the vote. They also review the most recent shooting by a cop in wisconsin. Lastly they will cover why Betsie Devos wants to move more federal funding to private schools than public schools during this pandemic. The show closes with an extended Quick Sav...
#234: Mail in Voter Fraud. Is It Real? Let’s Find Out!
August 20, 2020 03:37 - 1 hour - 90 MBIf you had not heard yet, the democrats are claiming that the republicans are stealing mail boxes and the republicans believe that all mail in voting leads to voter fraud. So tonight the team will tackle what the statistics for what has happened and what those smarter than us understand from the data. They also take a look at Firenados and the crazy phenomena that has happened last week. Lastly they will talk through the conclusion about the Canadian Stampede that they covered a couple of ...
#233: Are All Cops Bad?
August 12, 2020 23:59 - 2 hours - 121 MBThis week the team comes back with their Canadian friend to talk about the new vaccine for COVID19 entering phase 3 trials. They are also discussing if lead was a leading cause in crime and if it has gone down now that we have more regulations against it. They also review a story about how more social workers have helped police during different conflicts that have arisen giving credence to the defund the police movement. They end the show looking at statistics of cops killing people and wh...
#232: Meet a Local Michigan Democratic Candidate Chris Banks
August 04, 2020 01:55 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBCellar Door Skeptics are resurrecting their local candidate series interviewing local candidates who are running this year. Christopher Banks joins us to talk about his run for the 90th District in Ottawa County. Christopher was on the show a couple times in the past and we are delighted to talk about his platform, why he is the candidate to help change the district, and what his plans are once he gets into office. Here is his Bio. “With over 20 years of manufacturing experience, I have se...
#231: Early Warning Signs of Fascism
July 30, 2020 13:28 - 1 hour - 98 MBAs we have survived another week amongst anti mask wearing citizens, COVID-19, Trump’s New World Order, and the conspiracy theorists, we talk about a variety of topics tonight. To start, Tanner had found a meme about how early warning signs of facism. Since this is becoming more of a concern for the team, he decided to see where the meme originated, as well as look at what the Holocaust Mueseum says are early warning signs. They also discuss the infamous Calgary Stampede with this show being ...
#230: Is the Fed’s Abducting People?
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBThis week it is back to the original duo of Hanna and Tanner. They discuss the death of an American and Civil Rights hero, John Lewis. They also review a new science discovery that may help bring us even closer to lithium ion batteries and be able to reduce the cobalt that we are using to produce them. The show ends focusing on the riots, the federal government interventions, and if Trump authorized these raids and abductions. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Fac...
#229: Burn the Statues to the Ground
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBLast week another one of Epstien’s partners in crime Maxwell got arrested. This is important to the discussion of child trafficking case that has stalled out after his “suicide”. What we want to do is look at what is happening and talk about why no one is really covering this. They also talk about a new science discovery that might help people curb their addictions to sugar. The show ends with taking a deep dive into what happened in Germany after the Nazi’s lost and what monuments are le...
#228: A Great Day for Canada Day
July 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWith the 4th of July Treasonous holiday behind us, the team decided that they have had their fill of America, and are now going to talk about Canada for a change. This episode will be hosted by Buddy The Lumberjack where he will be answering questions we received as well as questions from the other two hosts. Do not miss out on this wondrous episode full of ‘Eh’ and ‘How R U Nows’. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSke...
#227: Who Will Be Biden’s Other Competition
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBAs the CoronaVirus continues to ravage America and the election blooming in the fourth quarter, Cellar Door Skeptics decides it is finally time to look at third party candidates to see what they are up to. This week they tackle the green party to see what positions they are claiming this time around. The team also investigates the changes to the Michigan Insurance Laws. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed...
#226: Who Wins When We Work From Home?
June 23, 2020 10:05 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBTonight the show diversifies a little and takes on a few different topics. The show looks at some original documents from Juneteenth and the team looks at what these documents looked like. They also bring back the science segment this week and look at what COVID could cause in people and some of the symptoms they may cause later on in life. The show also will cover the transition of the overhead that could happen as many people are working at home and offices are now able to start reducing th...
#225: Did Biden Say it Gooder than Trump?
June 16, 2020 03:56 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB#225: Did Biden Say it Gooder than Trump? Is there a difference between what Biden says versus what Trump says? Are there statements that would give you an indication for which candidate spoke the phrase? Well tonight Cellar Door Skeptics plays a little Jeopardy and tries to determine whether Trump or Biden says it. They also discuss another recent execution of an unarmed Black Man, and whether Trump is sending out poor surveys to his supporters. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/c...
#224: What Activists say about Defunding the Police
June 15, 2020 01:17 - 2 hours - 114 MB#224: What Activists say about Defunding the Police As there are continued protests going on worldwide, we stop for a second and take a look at how you can help the fight even if you do not want to be down on the front lines. We highlight some great bail funds, some local businesses, and a great gaming service that has helped donate to the NAACP Fund. The show continues talking about the difference between Canadian and American Police forces. Buddy gives us an overview of what it is like ...
#222: The Virus is Bursting at the Dam
June 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB#222: The Virus is Bursting at the Dam This week the team gets together to look at the opening of many states including Michigan and what it could mean for a second wave. They look at the opening plan for Michigan along with how the other states are fairing after a few weeks of opening. They also look at how the federal government is not accepting applications for passports and what it could mean for the USA. They also get some good news out of Canada for once, as they see a new ruling th...
The Virus is Bursting at the Dam
June 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB#222: The Virus is Bursting at the Dam This week the team gets together to look at the opening of many states including Michigan and what it could mean for a second wave. They look at the opening plan for Michigan along with how the other states are fairing after a few weeks of opening. They also look at how the federal government is not accepting applications for passports and what it could mean for the USA. They also get some good news out of Canada for once, as they see a new ruling th...
#223: Police Violence Spawning American Unrest
June 01, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 102 MB223: Police Violence Spawning American Unrest There are no words to describe this episode with all the tragedy that is going on in America and with the take over of the police silencing protestors in many cities. We here at Cellar Door Skeptics take a look at the current situation, express our thoughts and offer some links for education purposes for those who are allies. #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #ICantBreath Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.fa...
#221: Guy Fieri for President?
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBWith the holiday weekend happening and our states starting to reopen, we decided to pull out a prerecorded episode where we decided to have a little fun during this time frame. This week we discussed our favorite food creations, what we have been doing during quarantine, as well as the last wholesome chef, Guy Fieri. The trio look at some articles that discuss why Guy Fieri gets a lot of crap slung his way but what did he really do to deserve it? Is it the Hot Topic outerwear? Or maybe ...
#220: Spamdemic
May 19, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB#220: Spamdemic Cellar Door Skeptics take on a variety of topics this week. They start by discussing Bryan Adams ridiculous instagram post that shows his ignorance and racist tendencies. They also cover why people are blaming the Ohio Medical Expert instead of the governor. They examine how the ridicule is focused on women mainly verses being skeptical about the information shared. The next topic they tackle is if doxing has ever deterred white supremacists or if they have gotten a free ...
#219: Canadians at Arms
May 12, 2020 11:35 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBThis week we give control of the episode to the canadians. Keith runs the show by talking through some the recent news in Canada. They start by talking about the COVID situation in Alberta with the smallest town to have the largest outbreak in Canada. They also review the situation with the crew members trapped on cruise ships. They review how many people are stuck and how they might return home. Lastly they cover the Mass Shooting in Nova Scotia. They talk through what led up to the ...
#218: Disinfecting the World through an Injection / Wage Wars
May 12, 2020 01:27 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB#218: Disinfecting the World through an Injection / Wage Wars This week's episode digs into why Trump thought it was ok to claim disinfectant can be injected into your body and you survive. Tanner goes on a little counter argument, discussing some of the slippery slope nuances. They also tackle what it looks like for a country to be clear and free of new cases of the coronavirus and what they did to protect their people. The show ends discussing the wage wars that have been created by giv...
#217: COVID’s Gentleman’s Armchair Philosophizing
April 29, 2020 23:05 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThe world is continuing with the shutdown, and Cellar Door Skeptics wants to talk about the conspiracy theories once again for those who still do not seem to get it. Over the last couple weeks we have seen many people protesting to have the restriction lifted and as we record this episode we realize that this may become reality sooner than it possibly should. The team tackles some more common conspiracy theories and again explains statistics for those who do not have that education and shou...
#216: How Local Elections Are More Influential than You Thought
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIf you are worried about the pandemic like most of us are and are worried about the questionable decisions that our current administration is making, this show is for you. After seeing Bernie bow out of the race for president and endorse “Biden”, we interview two local candidates running in this year's election in Michigan. We discuss why taking local positions for granted is a mistake and how even a small impact that a Drain Commissioner role can serve helps move the state into a more pro...
#215:COVID Research - With Abbie the Scientist
April 15, 2020 05:07 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBCellar Door Skeptics is releasing a special episode this week given the nature of trying to debunk some bad science and theories out there. The team brings Doctor Abbie the Virologist on the show to talk about the disease since the White House is struggling to put out factual information to the public. Abbie joins us to talk about the COVID clinical trials she has participated in as well as the vaccine trials that are being worked on. Abbie’s background is in viral research with a focus ...
#215: COVID Research - With Abbie the Scientist
April 15, 2020 05:07 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBCellar Door Skeptics is releasing a special episode this week given the nature of trying to debunk some bad science and theories out there. The team brings Doctor Abbie the Virologist on the show to talk about the disease since the White House is struggling to put out factual information to the public. Abbie joins us to talk about the COVID clinical trials she has participated in as well as the vaccine trials that are being worked on. Abbie’s background is in viral research with a focus ...
#214 Blood Soaked Money
April 07, 2020 04:32 - 2 hours - 120 MBHave you ever wondered what was in the stimulus package and how it affects you? Ever wondered if the government is bailing out small businesses instead of the general public? Wonder what conspiracy theories people are spouting now a days? Well then Cellar Door Skeptics has the show for you. This episode the team looks at what people conspiracy theories are showing up on twitter along with a discussion on if GM really was trying to have an inflated margin over the federal government (hint:...
#213: Education during a Pandemic and Beyond
March 31, 2020 02:30 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBAs the pandemic continues to ravage the world, Cellar Door Skeptics continues to try and cover topics that cover what is happening around the world. This week we cover a florida pastor who was finally arrested for holding a church service during quarantine. They also look at if Biden is still a viable candidate with the new allegations against him. The main topic for the show though is talking about continued learning during the pandemic. The team analyzes what learning could happen, if it ...
#212: Searching For Patient Zero
March 23, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 91.3 MB#212: Searching For Patient Zero With the impact of the virus ravaging the world, Cellar Door Skeptics lights up the ethernet with a new episode reviewing some of the myths that have come out with the Coronavirus. They review a few articles that help toi debunk some of the origins of the virus along with a few other myths that keep going around. They also will compare it with the 1918 Flu Pandemic that took the world by storm earlier last century. Another segment they dive into is how the...
#211: The Rule of Two
March 23, 2020 01:52 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB#211: The Rule of Two “That wasn't any act of God. That was an act of pure human fuckery.” ― Stephen King, The Stand While the world looks to completely shut down as a virus is spreading, Cellar Door Skeptics comes back with an episode reflecting on the recent Democratic Debate between Biden and Bernie. The team looks at what was discussed during the debate and where each contender stands when it comes to treating the CoronaVirus. They also look at some of the impact the virus has had on ...
#210: P is for Pandemic
March 09, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBWith all the election noise going on with candidates dropping and the war between Biden and Bernie, we thought we would pass on the politics this week and focus on topics that came out of Tanner’s vacation. The show will feature what is happening with the Coral Reefs, an update on the discussion on Food Waste and the Environment that gives suggestions on conservation, as well as a discussion on the new Coronavirus that is taking the world by storm. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/ce...
#209: 21st Century Addiction Breakdown
March 03, 2020 02:41 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe come together again as we always seem to do, to have a conversation about similar topics that continue to plague our souls. Our desire is to continue to focus on the subjects that matter the most to us. This episode will feature a personal interest of Tanner’s as they look at healthcare related to rehab treatment and compare it with other countries around the world. This weekend Tanner had a friend who is struggling with a disease make a desperate attempt for help this weekend. They wa...
#208: Wasting the Last Supper
February 24, 2020 02:49 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe environment has been a discussion point over the last year as the democratic party ramp up their bids for president. Cellar Door Skeptics comes back this week to talk about some science research done about food waste and the impact to the environment. We also discuss the environmental report card for the democratic candidates. Lastly the team tackles Medicare for All verses the current Affordable Care Act while contrasting it with the Canadian healthcare system. Subscribe: http://www....
#207: Environmental Bull S**t on Parade
February 18, 2020 14:09 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBCellar Door Skeptics comes back this week with a Science and Environmental episode focus this week. The team focuses on a discussion about equity versus equality. They also look at different environmental articles that help flesh out the different democratic candidates stances. They also talk about food waste and how it has an impact on the environment at large. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https...
#206: Where Do We Go From Here?
February 10, 2020 04:24 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBCellar Door Skeptics are back this week with a more casual opinion show as the team talks through the recent Iowa Caucus, Trump's Impeachment Acquittal, the State of the Union Blunders, and a great science segment about Quantum Cognition. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id10 Website: htt...
#205: Schools Out Forever Redux
January 27, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBTonight’s episode of Cellar Door Skeptics brings back a couple of topics from episode 120. We review what is now happening with funding for public schools now that Betsy Devos has had 3 years to play around with it. They also review how Michigan Charter Schools have gotten millions of funding but have never opened. The team looks at why Betsy is not being held accountable for this and what it will take to right the sinking ship of education. Our science segment comes out of the Far North ...
#204: The Trump Chaos Trade War Machine
January 20, 2020 03:53 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB#204: The Trump Chaos Trade War Machine After a week off due to Host sickness, Cellar Door Skeptics is back to give you another dose of weekly content. This week they review how Trump avoided further conflict with Iran, while still trying to threaten them all in a morning speech addressed to the nation. They will also be discussing the Elizabeth and Bernie conflict and what it could mean for the democratic party nominations. They will wrap the show up talking about the War Machine and wha...
#203: Is Iran the Beginning of World War 3?
January 09, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB#203: Is Iran the Beginning of World War 3? For the inaugural episode of Cellar Door Skeptics, the crew gets back together to talk about the recent events unfolding around the Trump Administration's decision to assassinate the General Qassem Soleimani last week. They talk through who he is and what Iran is doing to retaliate for the death of one of their generals. They also dive into an analysis of the reasons behind why Trump would do this as well as a look at what this could mean in the ...
#202: Why Did Tesla Hire Dexter to Design the Cyber Truck
December 30, 2019 11:35 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBThe last episode of 2019, Cellar Door Skeptics closes the year out with a fun Hanna and Tanner centered episode. They talk about what Hanna has been reading while he has been moving over the last 4 months. They talk about Dexter and some of the psychology behind who Dexter was killing and if there is any salvageable morality behind any of the killings. Later the duo talk about the new Tesla Cyber Truck. They examine how many future vehicles from movies that look like the Cyber Truck an...
#201: An American Peach of Sh*t
December 23, 2019 05:28 - 2 hours - 115 MB#201: An American Peach of Sh*t This episode is brought to you by time off and holiday libations. The team comes back together to talk through how they survive the holidays at work, home, and with relatives. They also review a science segment that talks about how scientists have witnessed single cell organism evolve into a multi cell organism. The show then shifts to talk about the impeachment proceedings to analyze what has happened over the course of the last couple weeks. The show ends...
#200 More Than Addiction
December 17, 2019 12:15 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB#200: More Than Addiction with Jason Wickline This special episode of Cellar Door Skeptics features an interview with Jason Wickline from More Than Addiction. Christopher talks with Jason about his addiction, his transformation, his desire to help others, how he got custody of his child back, and why we as American’s should should be focusing on recovery and understanding for those who want to change. Addiction is a disease and this show is dedicated to those who have struggled with it, t...
#199: Burnt Starfish and the Humanist Flavored Water
December 11, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB#199: Burnt Starfish and the Humanist Flavored Water This episode of Cellar Door Skeptics is NOT brought to you by Limp Bizkit. Tonight the team talks about their charities of choice for the new year as well as some of the statistics around why giving is so important. They also bring the science segment back this week to talk about the Butt Sunning trend and if it is worth the pain of spreading those cheeks. The Canada segment addresses a mass shooting they had and what Canada did to stop...
#198_ Is Tulsi a Viable Candidate
December 02, 2019 05:17 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB#198: Is Tulsi a Viable Candidate Cellar Door Skeptics is back this week to talk about Tulsi Gabbard and her positions. They discuss her positions, history, and if she can be a viable candidate in the upcoming primaries. They also talk about some events that happened this week around the world. They look into what China is supposedly starting to require of anyone who owns a cell phone as well as how countries are passively working against Trump’s tariffs. For the science segment this wee...
#197: Trump’s Tariff Bump / Analyzing Joe Biden’s Policies
November 27, 2019 05:41 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB#197: Trump’s Tariff Bump / Analyzing Joe Biden’s Policies This episode marks the return of the infamous Chris Hanna, or Hansel, as we fire up the Cellar Door Skeptics machine for another episode. This episode examines how Trump’s tariffs have affected the Logistics Industry and if they have helped make america great again or if the tariffs are harming other industries within the United States. The team will also look at a new bill introduced in Canada that will make you reconsider living ...
#196: Let’s Look at Yang’s Policies
November 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB#196: Let’s Look at Yang’s Policies This week Cellar Door Skeptics is back on schedule with their weekly podcast. Make sure to check us out on our LIVE stream Sunday Nights on Facebook. The episode this week looks at how Michigan has moved up the date you can purchase legal weed in Michigan. The State has decided to let the sales happen on December 1st. The team look at what this means for Michigan. A new segment has been added to the show to examine the democratic candidates polici...
#195: Is Tucker Carlson Becoming Progressive / Canadian Horror Stories
November 14, 2019 11:45 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB#195: Is Tucker Carlson Becoming Progressive / Canadian Horror Stories The Halloween episode that the Canadian’s warned you about is coming to you a couple weeks after Halloween. With Tanner’s work schedule this episode was delayed due to editing and work but here we a double episode this week. The begins with talking about if Tucker Carlson has turned tale and now is coming out against Trump. They talk about some of the shows Tucker has done recently that demonstrate that he has probably...
#194: Dissecting Elizabeth Warren’s HealthCare For All
November 13, 2019 02:35 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB194: Dissecting Elizabeth Warren’s HealthCare For All Tonight on Cellar Door Skeptics the team discusses how Google has bought fitbit. They talk about what that means for us as consumers and if there is a possibility that this capitalist corporation has gotten to powerful for their own good. They also delve into a talk about Voyager 2’s recent decent away from our solar system and a new discovery about the heliopause phenomenon that looks like it is not something that happens by random c...
193: Free Tuition and the Ohio Democratic Debates
October 29, 2019 04:34 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB#193: Free Tuition and the Ohio Democratic Debates This week the team gets back together to talk about Carrie Fisher and her impact on culture. They also talk to Boyce about his travels to the Ohio Democratic debates a couple weeks ago.They go out talking about Free Tuition that the University of Michigan is offering residents with less than 70K a year income. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://...