Be Reasonable is a podcast from the Merseyside Skeptics Society, with Hayley Stevens and Michael Marshall. Each monthly interview will examine beliefs from outside of the mainstream, exploring how those views are constructed and what evidence people feel supports their case. We believe in approachi…
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The Be Reasonable podcast is a refreshing and thought-provoking show that explores fringe beliefs and conspiracy theories through engaging and respectful dialogue. Hosted by Michael Marshall, the podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to understand the perspectives of individuals with unconventional ideas while challenging them in a courteous manner. The recent episode showcased how engaging in respectful conversation can lead to a better understanding of each other's viewpoints, highlighting the power of reason and empathy in making the world a better place.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Marshall's ability to maintain composure and restraint when speaking with guests who hold extreme or irrational beliefs. Despite some guests being difficult or even infuriating, he remains patient and calm throughout the interviews. This approach allows for a genuine exploration of their ideas without resorting to berating or attacking them, fostering an atmosphere conducive to productive dialogue. Additionally, Marshall's concise and clear questioning helps uncover inconsistencies or contradictions in guests' arguments, providing valuable insight for listeners.
On the flip side, some listeners may find it frustrating that Marshall occasionally allows guests to go unchallenged on certain claims or fails to push back against blatant falsehoods. While his intent may be to provide space for guests to express themselves fully, it can leave some unanswered questions or unaddressed misconceptions. However, this does not detract significantly from the overall value of the podcast as it still offers an opportunity to gain insight into fringe beliefs and learn effective ways of engaging with those who hold them.
In conclusion, The Be Reasonable podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in understanding unconventional beliefs and learning how to engage respectfully with individuals who hold them. Michael Marshall's ability to navigate these conversations with patience and empathy is commendable, creating an environment that encourages open dialogue and critical thinking. Despite occasional moments where arguments are left unchallenged, the podcast provides a unique perspective on fringe beliefs while promoting reason and empathy as essential tools for making the world a better place.
Joining Marsh today is functional medicine doctor Nyjon Eccles, to talk about the controversial thermographic cancer screening scans, why Nyjon feels the medical profession is wrong to discount them, and why he feels cancer patients would benefit from a functional medicine approach of nutritional support.Note: As ever, Be Reasonable does not endorse the claims made by guests, and urges listeners not to take medical advice from a podcast.
Joining Marsh today is functional medicine doctor Nyjon Eccles, to talk about the controversial thermographic cancer screening scans, why Nyjon feels the medical profession is wrong to discount them, and why he feels cancer patients would benefit from a functional medicine approach of nutritional support. Note: As ever, Be Reasonable does not endorse the claims made by guests, and urges listeners not to take medical advice from a podcast.
Joining Marsh today is Valentina Vidovic Pesic, a UK distributor of Biofield Care patches. We discuss how she believes that the silicon patches can be embedded with frequencies, what effects she feels those frequencies can have on human health, and what tests she feels could be run to demonstrate their effectiveness.
Joining Marsh today is Valentina Vidovic Pesic, a UK distributor of Biofield Care patches. We discuss how she believes that the silicon patches can be embedded with frequencies, what effects she feels those frequencies can have on human health, and what tests she feels could be run to demonstrate their effectiveness.
Joining Marsh today is former England international footballer and sports pundit Matthew Le Tissier, to talk about Matt's distrust of the official story around Covid, his concerns over 15 minute cities, and why he doesn't believe in human-caused climate change.
Joining Marsh today is former England international footballer and sports pundit Matthew Le Tissier, to talk about Matt's distrust of the official story around Covid, his concerns over 15 minute cities, and why he doesn't believe in human-caused climate change.
Marsh is joined by Dr Dawn Ewing, executive director of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and founder of Holistic Health Alternatives. In this episode, we talk about why Dawn advises against mercury fillings, what motivated Dawn to become a holistic dentist and naturopathic practitioner, and what role she believes the teeth play […]
Marsh is joined by Dr Dawn Ewing, executive director of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and founder of Holistic Health Alternatives. In this episode, we talk about why Dawn advises against mercury fillings, what motivated Dawn to become a holistic dentist and naturopathic practitioner, and what role she believes the teeth play in the treatment of her patients with cancer.
Marsh is joined by authors David Parker and Dawn Lester, of WhatReallyMakesYouIll.com. In this episode, we talk about the causes of disease, David and Dawn's issues with germ theory, and their research into HIV, COVID-19, and other illnesses.
Marsh is joined by authors David Parker and Dawn Lester, of WhatReallyMakesYouIll.com. In this episode, we talk about the causes of disease, David and Dawn's issues with germ theory, and their research into HIV, COVID-19, and other illnesses.
Marsh is joined by past life regression therapist Linda Backman, from The RavenHeart Center. In this episode, we talk about what past life regression is, the benefits Linda believes it can have in helping clients process their emotional and physical issues, and whether or not it is important that past life experiences can be verified […]
Marsh is joined by past life regression therapist Linda Backman, from The RavenHeart Center. In this episode, we talk about what past life regression is, the benefits Linda believes it can have in helping clients process their emotional and physical issues, and whether or not it is important that past life experiences can be verified as accurate.
Marsh is joined by Joy Warren, from Fluoride Free Alliance UK, whose current petition to Parliament to ban water fluoridation has more than 35,000 signatures. In this episode, we talk about what the FFAUK believe to be the dangers of fluoridation, how useful it could be to draw comparisons between fluoridated and unfluoridated populations, why […]
Marsh is joined by Joy Warren, from Fluoride Free Alliance UK, whose current petition to Parliament to ban water fluoridation has more than 35,000 signatures. In this episode, we talk about what the FFAUK believe to be the dangers of fluoridation, how useful it could be to draw comparisons between fluoridated and unfluoridated populations, why dental associations might disagree with anti-fluoride activists, and Joy's broader beliefs about public health and medicine.
Marsh is joined by Stan Shepherd, author of New Flat Earth. In this episode, we talk about Stan's journey into flat Earth belief, why he believes most flat-earthers are wrong about the moon landing, and the Biblical basis for rejecting the spherical Earth.
Marsh is joined by Stan Shepherd, author of New Flat Earth. In this episode, we talk about Stan's journey into flat Earth belief, why he believes most flat-earthers are wrong about the moon landing, and the Biblical basis for rejecting the spherical Earth.
Marsh is joined by Nick Cowan, from Truth In Science – a creationist organisation which argues for the teaching of Biblical creationism in schools. In this episode, we talk about the religious basis for a young earth worldview, why creationists differ from most other religious believers in rejecting evolution, and what Nick feels are the […]
Marsh is joined by Nick Cowan, from Truth In Science - a creationist organisation which argues for the teaching of Biblical creationism in schools. In this episode, we talk about the religious basis for a young earth worldview, why creationists differ from most other religious believers in rejecting evolution, and what Nick feels are the flaws in the arguments for evolution.
Marsh is joined by Christopher Anatra, aka the Quantum Businessman, and board member of the International Mandela Effect Conference. In this episode, we talk about what causes the Mandela Effect, how time travellers are injecting negative events into our timeline and altering the past, and how Christopher believes reading the Akashik record allows him to […]
Marsh is joined by Christopher Anatra, aka the Quantum Businessman, and board member of the International Mandela Effect Conference. In this episode, we talk about what causes the Mandela Effect, how time travellers are injecting negative events into our timeline and altering the past, and how Christopher believes reading the Akashik record allows him to access hidden knowledge about the past.
Marsh is joined by Anthony Grant, from Resonator.uk, to talk about the Resonator Bioresonance device. In this episode, we talk how bioresonance devices work, how physical illness starts first with emotional stress and lowered pH levels, how the bioresonance device can kill the parasites, viruses, bacteria that cause all ill health, and Anthony's recent encounter […]
Marsh is joined by Anthony Grant, from Resonator.uk, to talk about the Resonator Bioresonance device. In this episode, we talk how bioresonance devices work, how physical illness starts first with emotional stress and lowered pH levels, how the bioresonance device can kill the parasites, viruses, bacteria that cause all ill health, and Anthony's recent encounter with the Advertising Standards Authority for claiming his device was more effective at preventing COVID-19 than a vaccine.
Marsh is joined by returning guest Mark Steele, from the political party and campaign group Save Us Now. In this episode, we talk about the goals of Save Us Now as a campaign group, the role of smart street lighting in the UK's mass depopulation agenda, whether the COVID-19 vaccine is really part of an […]
Marsh is joined by returning guest Mark Steele, from the political party and campaign group Save Us Now. In this episode, we talk about the goals of Save Us Now as a campaign group, the role of smart street lighting in the UK's mass depopulation agenda, whether the COVID-19 vaccine is really part of an asymmetric warfare campaign against the UK population, and who the UK and world governments really serve.
Marsh is joined by tarot reader Nia True, from Compass Tarot. In this episode, we talk through what tarot cards can and can't do, the ethics of giving readings for strangers, and how Nia uses tarot cards to process her own experiences.
Marsh is joined by tarot reader Nia True, from Compass Tarot. In this episode, we talk through what tarot cards can and can't do, the ethics of giving readings for strangers, and how Nia uses tarot cards to process her own experiences.
Marsh is joined by Cynthia Sue Larson, president of the International Mandela Effect Conference, founder of RealityShifters and author of books including Quantum Jumps, Reality Shifts, and High Energy Money In this episode, we explore why people believe everyday details about our world differ from the version in our memories, and what this means for […]
Marsh is joined by Cynthia Sue Larson, president of the International Mandela Effect Conference, founder of RealityShifters and author of books including Quantum Jumps, Reality Shifts, and High Energy Money In this episode, we explore why people believe everyday details about our world differ from the version in our memories, and what this means for our ability to perceive reality.
Marsh is joined by Paul Boland, a registered vet who regularly uses alternative medicine, and also treats human patients at his Klana Natural Health clinic. In this episode, we explore how Paul came to be an avid user of alternative medicine, why he felt he should expand his practice to treat people too, and what […]
Marsh is joined by Paul Boland, a registered vet who regularly uses alternative medicine, and also treats human patients at his Klana Natural Health clinic. In this episode, we explore how Paul came to be an avid user of alternative medicine, why he felt he should expand his practice to treat people too, and what he makes of illnesses like COVID-19 and cancer.
Marsh is joined by Milena Ivovic, a writer and painter who is a voluntary worker on the path of The Knowledge Book. In this episode, we explore what The Knowledge Book is, where it came from, and what effect the Omega energy that followers believe is contained in the book can have on humanity at […]
Marsh is joined by Milena Ivovic, a writer and painter who is a voluntary worker on the path of The Knowledge Book. In this episode, we explore what The Knowledge Book is, where it came from, and what effect the Omega energy that followers believe is contained in the book can have on humanity at an individual and global level.
Marsh is joined by returning guest Darren Nesbitt, a flat earth proponent who has become a prominent figure in the anti-lockdown protests, and whose folk song “Stick Your New World Order Up Your Arse (We Are The 99%)“ became something of an anthem for the protests against COVID-19 safety measures.
Marsh is joined by returning guest Darren Nesbitt, a flat earth proponent who has become a prominent figure in the anti-lockdown protests, and whose folk song "Stick Your New World Order Up Your Arse (We Are The 99%)" became something of an anthem for the protests against COVID-19 safety measures.
In the first episode of 2021, Marsh is joined by Cranial Osteopath Gez Lamb, to talk about what osteopaths do, the vitalistic energy at the heart of osteopathy, and how the osteopathic industry is regulated.
In the first episode of 2021, Marsh is joined by Cranial Osteopath Gez Lamb, to talk about what osteopaths do, the vitalistic energy at the heart of osteopathy, and how the osteopathic industry is regulated.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Nicky Alan, a medium and former psychic detective.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Nicky Alan, a medium and former psychic detective.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Dr Paul Connett, a retired chemist and the head of the anti-fluoridation organisation the Fluoride Action Network.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Dr Paul Connett, a retired chemist and the head of the anti-fluoridation organisation the Fluoride Action Network.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Karma Singh, an author and alternative healer, to discuss the cause of disease and the nature of viruses. Content note: this interview contains a brief reference to sexual assault, at 34m30s.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Karma Singh, an author and alternative healer, to discuss the cause of disease and the nature of viruses. Content note: this interview contains a brief reference to sexual assault, at 34m30s.
This episode, Marsh is joined by homeopath Kate Birch. As part of the episode, Kate asked Marsh to watch two experimental homeopathically-encoded videos. If listeners would like to try the experiment for themselves they can follow Kate's instructions. Watch video 1 - 1M dilution: youtube.com/watch?v=winP706eFek Then wait for one week, noting down what you are feeling and thinking about for that week. After one week then watch the second video: youtube.com/watch?v=T7FjJCmufhQ
This episode, Marsh is joined by homeopath Kate Birch. As part of the episode, Kate asked Marsh to watch two experimental homeopathically-encoded videos. If listeners would like to try the experiment for themselves they can follow Kate’s instructions. Watch video 1 – 1M dilution: youtube.com/watch?v=winP706eFek Then wait for one week, noting down what you are […]
This episode, Marsh is joined by author and biblical prophecy researcher Dr Joye Pugh.
This episode, Marsh is joined by author and biblical prophecy researcher Dr Joye Pugh.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Ben Emlyn, the author and podcaster who founded Hospital Porters Against the New World Order.
This episode, Marsh is joined by Ben Emlyn, the author and podcaster who founded Hospital Porters Against the New World Order.
Joining Marsh this episode is Jay Weidner, the author and conspiracy theorist who co-founded Sacred Mysteries, and filmmaker behind the Kubrick's Odyssey series of documentaries outlining what he believes to be Stanley Kubrick's role in faking the moon landings.
Joining Marsh this episode is Jay Weidner, the author and conspiracy theorist who co-founded Sacred Mysteries, and filmmaker behind the Kubrick’s Odyssey series of documentaries outlining what he believes to be Stanley Kubrick’s role in faking the moon landings.
Joining Marsh this episode is Jouke Elsinga, co-founder of the YouTube channel Pure Gospel of Flat Earth.
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