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Skeptics with a K

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Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #297 04.03.2021

COVID vaccines, cranberry juice, good bacteria, and D-Mannose. Plus whipping cream, jumping the queue, shoulder pain, and meringue nests. Nah, yer reet, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #296 18.02.2021

Adult autism, It’s a Sin, HIV myths and special interests. Plus wasting time, Valentine’s Day, and mixing vaccines revisited. Bartering bananas, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke . If you’re based in the UK and interested in getting an HIV test the NHS website can help find a test centres near you.

Episode #295 04.02.2021

Podcast advertising, WhatsApp, and digital privacy. Plus raving about the cereal, the European Region, Record Breakers, and recommending mattresses. Fighting jet lag with bees, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #294 21.01.2021

Lateral flow, zip anatomy, the Society of Homeopaths, and the Professional Standards Authority. Plus exponential croissants, red gold, and Ready Brek. Count to five, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #293 07.01.2021

Welcome to 2021! Mixing vaccines, tiny little skirts, activated charcoal, and re-writing DNA. Plus making custard, living through history, mottled grey cheese, and French onion soup. Happy New Year from Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #292 24.12.2020

In this Christmas Eve episode of Skeptics with a K, Alice, Marsh and Mike take a break from the regular format to answer listener questions. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Merseyside Skeptics. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #291 10.12.2020

Advertising arbitrage, hypnotic video games, Christmas movies, and content marketing. Plus duvet monsters, the Men in Black, and CGI babies. Solving it at the script stage, it’s Skeptics with a K. Send your questions for our Christmas episode to podcast@merseysideskeptics.org.uk . Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #290 26.11.2020

COVID vaccination, bad science, and what happened at the Ockhams. Plus RNA, spike proteins, and John Cura. Annoying the French, it’s Skeptics with a K. Note: There is a short audio glitch during the Ockham Awards segment, which appears to be from the original recording. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #289 12.11.2020

Orthopaedic surgery, Instagram woo, jugular veins, and Liverpool gyms. Plus anti-maskers, sports-casters, and the Poddington Peas. Taking the parachute, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #288 29.10.2020

Pastel QAnon, content farms, Facebook, and the CAP code. Plus watermelons, rampant horses, and vaccine misinformation. Dipping roses in honey, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #287 15.10.2020

Integrative cancer care, newspaper revenues, and the smart feed. Plus glutamine, the right kind turmeric, and doctors’ customers. Consuming curcuminoids, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #286 01.10.2020

Lockdown laws, Pizzagate, and contact tracing. Plus selling wardrobes, iPhone 6, and shoulder-barging pensioners. With Liverpool accents, it’s Skeptics with a K. Nice to have Emma on without needing a content warning, huh? Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #285 17.09.2020

Pregnancy testing, inflatable sex dolls, and electronic waste. Plus Korean Barbecue, Bild Lilli, and Andy Capp. Just one pink line for Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #284 03.09.2020

Hair loss pills, Sovereign Nations, and business acumen. Plus broken cars, conceptual penises, and roaring in the mirror. Using the wrong microphone, it’s Skeptics with a K. Find the all-new website the The Skeptic at skeptic.org.uk Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #283 20.08.2020

Missing breakfast, Eric Pickles, Mother-die, and giant hogweed. Plus telling lies, conferred legitimacy, and disguised advertorial. Cheating at dice, it’s Skeptics with a K. Note this episode contains discussion of fatphobic language and attitudes. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #282 06.08.2020

Making babies, genius orphans, and milliamp-hours. Plus red days, swamp coolers, and tracking ovulation. Taking your temperature, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #281 23.07.2020

In this episode of Skeptics with a K, Marsh and Alice talk about the recent BBC documentary on ‘alternative’ cancer treatments. This episode deals with a difficult subject matter throughout and some listeners may find the conversation distressing. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #280 09.07.2020

Web privacy, affiliate marketing, micro-targeting, and copy-and-paste. Plus spam comments, missing audiences and cookie banners. A round of applause for Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #279 25.06.2020

Homeopathic standards, blood groups, cod latin, and CEASE therapy. Plus web browser bugs, spike proteins, and ice cream. Like the boat scene in Willy Wonka, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #278 11.06.2020

Contact tracing, television scams, lockdown sceptics, and race in the UK. “Stay Sceptical, End the Lockdown, Save Lives!” If you’re interested in more resources on racism, white privilege, and protesting, check out these links: Books for understanding racism and white privilege (Instagram) Anti-racism resources (Google Docs) Scaffolded anti-racist resources (Google Docs) Podcasts About The Black B...

Episode #277 28.05.2020

The Black Death, plasmic support, revitalisation fields, and naming disease. Plus losing balance, sunbathing with social distance, and growing a beard. Effective at an eight metre radius, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke . Note: this episode contains descriptions of race-based and other abuse.

Episode #276 14.05.2020

Bill Gates, Black Seed Oil, and global depopulation. Plus thymoquinone, unusable kitchens, and Nigella Lawson. Not virologists, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #275 30.04.2020

Treatment compliance, vitamin deficiency, immune support, and unpublished research. Plus Alice’s birthday, green protection, and pretentious breakfasts. Still not winning awards, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke

Episode #274 16.04.2020

Coronavirus pseudoscience, confirmation bias, fake news, and 5G telephony. Plus the Rocky Horror Picture Show, dancing nurses, and the school disco. Still in lockdown, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

Episode #273 02.04.2020

COVID-19, astrologers, chloroquine, and chiropractic. Plus immune boosting meals, tidying up, and missing Doctor Who. Sitting at home, it’s Skeptics with a K. Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke .

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