Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 466 ratingsWe're tired of pertinent social and science news being buried by claptrap. Our podcast is here to bring you relevant, under-reported current events, as well as in-depth discussions from a scientific, critical, skeptical, and humorous point of view.
Derek and Swoopy are your hosts, filling your pod and your brain with skeptical insight and conversation, sometimes heated, on a plethora of topics that are ripe for critical examination. Bringing truth to podcasting, and all who choose to listen.
In our travels we will tackle the beasts of pseudoscience; the paranormal, supernatural, ufo / alien encounters, misunderstood history, and overwrought legends - urban or otherwise.
Our interview shows feature notable skeptics including; leading astronomy speakers, scientists, philosophy experts, and other scientific, secular, humanist, and skeptical book authors, and critical thinkers.
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Episodes
Interview: Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy)
May 20, 2005 07:14 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThis is our first interview show! We have a very special guest, Phil Plait, PhD Astronomer, Author of Bad Astronomy, and popular skeptic seen on the most recent episode of Penn and Teller's 'Bullshit' on Showtime. Join us with Phil, he's a great guy and proves that critical thinking can be FUN!
Flat Earth, Private Property, Sweden...
May 15, 2005 09:03 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBAncient people believed the earth was flat, Private Property Rights, Ugly Ripe Tomatoes, Sweden - (You can love your pets... just don't LOVE your pets!)
Whimsicality: ROCK!
May 14, 2005 06:31 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBThis episode we investigate the power of ROCKS! People throughout history revere, worship, study, and keep rocks as cuddly, low-maintenance pets. But do they have mystical powers?
U.S. Founding Fathers Beliefs, Two-Spirits
May 11, 2005 04:20 - 29 minutes - 20 MBFounding Fathers Beliefs, and the Two-Spirit tales.
Machiavelli Might Have Been Cool
May 11, 2005 04:18 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBMachiavelli (He's really not that bad...)
All About Ghandi and Alternative Medicine
May 09, 2005 12:01 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBGhandi, and Alternative Medicine
Real Skeptical Heroes (Internet Debater)
April 03, 2005 15:31 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBReal Skeptical Heroes: We salute, the Internet Forum Debater!
What is Skepticality?
April 01, 2005 22:36 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBJust what is skepticality? It is science, critical thought, humanist discussion, physics, history, astronomy, the de-bunking of pseudo-science and the paranormal. Come join us, and don't forget to subscribe via iTunes!