Podcasts about skeptics

Mike Palmer welcomes Carlo Rotella, a professor at Boston College and author of the book What Can I Get Out of This? Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics. Rotella, who has an academic specialty in the cultures of cities and also writes for magazines like The New York Times Magazine, approaches his classroom as a "scene" much like a boxing gym or a music club, where people practice a craft and hone their "chops". We dive into the book, which captures the spring semester of 2020 and presents a narrative-style look at Rotella's required freshman literature course. He shares his mission: to change his students' initial question from "Can I get out of this?" to "What can I get out of this?" by treating the interpretation of literature as a learnable craft, not "sorcery or bullshit". Rotella explains how this approach requires us to build a strong classroom community, including policies like banning devices and expecting every student to speak at every class meeting. He reveals the effort required to get quiet students to participate, sometimes using techniques like rehearsing answers in office hours—just as a team practices a play. Rotella argues that in a world of AI and "endless number of talking heads" , the classroom remains a vital "haven" where students can build critical skills and practice analytical response to the world.

Imagine stepping into a serene Wyoming forest for a simple elk hunt, only to fire a shot that defies physics—your bullet crumpling mid-air in eerie silence. What invisible force stopped it? On October 25, 1974, oilfield worker Carl Higdon faced this nightmare, turning to confront a neckless humanoid in a black jumpsuit: "Ausso One," communicating telepathically with slanted eyes and horn-like protrusions. Was this an alien hunter, mirroring Carl's own pursuit?Compelled by an unseen will, Higdon swallows a mysterious pill and enters a hovering transparent cube. Inside: his miniaturized elk herd, frozen; two identical beings at the controls. In a flash, he's hurled 163,000 light-years to a blinding planet teeming with Earth animals in enclosures—and wandering humans, including a familiar gray-haired man. Abducted captives? Collaborators? Escorted to a spiraling tower, Carl endures invasive scans by a dozen entities, only to be rejected: "Not what we need." Why? His vasectomy? Age? Or something more sinister about their mutations and cosmic "hunting" for biological specimens?Awakening disoriented in the dark, Higdon finds his truck impossibly relocated in a muddy ravine—no tracks, as if airlifted. Hospital tests reveal miracles: vanished tuberculosis scars and kidney stones, plus agonizing light sensitivity. Hypnosis with UFO expert Dr. Leo Sprinkle uncovers vivid details, backed by polygraphs, a deformed bullet, wilted grass, and locals' sightings of flashing sky lights. Skeptics cry hallucination from hypoxia or sci-fi influence, but parallels to Travis Walton's case beg: Are extraterrestrials harvesting us?Read MF Thomas' novels Like Clockwork https://amzn.to/417lOzyArcade https://amzn.to/4aTpisxA Sickness in Time https://amzn.to/41apSPKSeeing by Moonlight ...

(00:00:00) Galactic Influences and Supermoons: Exploring Earth's Crust and Taikonaut Trials (00:00:42) Earth's geology written in the stars (00:10:30) Taikonauts stranded in space following space junk impact (00:12:38) Biggest Supermoon of the year (00:14:59) The Science Report (00:17:20) Skeptics guide to jogging big foots In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into fascinating intersections of geology and astronomy that could reshape our understanding of Earth's history and the cosmos.Earth's Geology Written in the StarsA groundbreaking study reveals a compelling connection between the structure of our Milky Way galaxy and the evolution of Earth's crust. Researchers from Curtin University have found that meteorite impacts, influenced by the solar system's journey through the galaxy, have played a significant role in shaping our planet's geology. The episode explores how ancient zircon crystals are providing a unique archive of Earth's interactions with the galaxy, suggesting that astrophysical processes may have directly influenced the continents beneath our feet and the conditions that made life possible.Taikonaut Stranded in SpaceIn a dramatic turn of events, three Chinese taikonauts are stranded in orbit after their Shenzhou 20 spacecraft was struck by suspected space junk just hours before their scheduled return to Earth. This segment discusses the implications of the impact, the ongoing assessments by mission managers, and the potential need for a replacement capsule to ensure the crew's safe return. The episode also reflects on past incidents involving space debris and the measures taken to protect the Tiangong Space Station.The Biggest Supermoon of the YearSkywatchers around the globe were treated to the biggest supermoon of the year, appearing 7% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon. This segment explains the science behind the phenomenon, including the moon's elliptical orbit and its impact on tides. We also discuss how the term "supermoon" became popularised and the frequency of such lunar events, with several more supermoons on the horizon.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesPhysical Reviewhttps://journals.aps.org/pr/Naturehttps://www.nature.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Earth's Geology Written in the StarsTaikonaut Stranded in SpaceThe Biggest Supermoon of the YearEarth's Geology Written in the StarsTaikonaut Stranded in SpaceThe Biggest Supermoon of the Year

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:44 Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas This week Kate is interviewed at Skeptics in the Pub by Maynard. Kate Thomas on TikTok and Instagram https://linktr.ee/PrescribeorPass 0:18:28 Kinesiology and Applied Kinesiology We look at science versus quackery when it comes to Kinesiology and Applied Kinesiology. What is the difference? https://youtu.be/I8XscN_GjtE 0:30:34 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:42:02 The Loons from Canada This week, Kate and Ally (Adrienne and Kat) join Dr. Schmaltz of the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University, to report from a very successful Skepticamp in Edmonton, Canada. 0:48:10 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to Skeptics in New Zealand #2. 1981.11.05 - The Press 1984.03.03 - The Press 1984.08.07 - The Press http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Sydney Skeptics in the Pub "Why Smart Women Zone" live podcast recording - 4 December https://www.meetup.com/austskeptics  

In the aftermath of QED, Marsh talks about the communities skepticism and built and ways they can be used to make a difference. Meanwhile, Mike visits a water park and Marsh goes to Hadrian's Wall.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics.You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Manifesting isn't just woo-woo - it's practical, powerful, and sometimes a little bit magical. In this week's Chill & Prosper, I share my favourite manifesting tools (yes, even if you're a skeptic like me) and how they've shaped my life and business.

Six years ago, Joel Settecase published a provocative article titled “30 Questions to Ask Atheists, Agnostics & Skeptics.” Now, for the first time, someone has answered them—publicly. In this episode of The Think Institute Thursday, Joel reads and responds to a detailed blog post by atheist writer Dalbert from Daily Kos, who attempted to take on all 30 questions point-by-point.Using a presuppositional apologetics approach, Joel doesn't just refute Dalbert's responses—he exposes the underlying assumptions and demonstrates how only the Christian worldview can account for reason, truth, and morality. This episode is a masterclass in how to lovingly and logically engage with unbelief.What you'll learn:How atheists answer worldview challenges—and where their logic breaks downWhy morality, logic, and truth can't exist without GodThe key difference between presuppositional and evidential apologeticsHow to use questions to lead unbelievers toward gospel truthReferenced articles:The Original 30 QuestionsDalbert's Response on Daily KosSupport the mission:Join the Hammer & Anvil Society — thethink.institute/societyPartner with The Think Institute — thethink.institute/partnerSubscribe for more weekly content on worldview, theology, and apologetics.

“Be a homie & let us know what you think”A beat can cross oceans faster than any plane ticket—this showcase proves it. We're celebrating Filipino producers from Manila to Sacramento with a curated trip through sample alchemy, razor-sharp cuts, and pulse-raising drum and bass. The goal is simple: connect you with artists worth following and give you a map to explore their catalogs, crews, and scenes.We open with a Filipino alchemist from Florida named Soy or Soyisreal then we feature a track with atmosphere and intent—Free The Robots sets a cinematic frame before HeruHeruHeru reminds us not to overthink a great loop. Elijah B raises the stakes with head-twisting arrangements, then Roboplex teams with Hendrik to merge live visuals culture with studio craft. KiNG HYSTERiA, Imaginary Other, Chewy, and IF1 light up the cipher, while D-Styles demonstrates why scratching remains composition, percussion, and storytelling all at once. The energy pivots into TKDPLL's drum and bass, a lane resonating deeply across Filipino circles, and lands on LUSTBASS and Filipino 1990 where feel meets message.From there, Six The NorthStar tightens the groove, Skeematic explores meditative texture, and 4B5ynth out of Marikina turns off-kilter rhythm into a hypnotic flip. Higher Ground's The PHARM brings collective firepower, Dpsht and Tenkousei.'s cool the room with downtempo warmth, and Skeptics and Ize pull dancers to the front with summer color and clever edits. We close with Loopin_iii's high-velocity DnB, then shout Wave Groove and tease that this is only part one of the all-Filipino spotlight.If something moves you, follow the links, grab a tee, buy a coffee, or send us a text directly from the description—we read every messag Support the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastSubscribe to Our YouTube Channel: Press Here

"Everywhere I See Possible" Verse 1 If I see the world as a problem, Then the walls will never fall. But if I see the world as a doorway, There's a chance in every call. The apple might rise instead of falling, The sky could open wide. Imagination strikes the match, And lights the flame inside. Chorus Everywhere I see possible, The future waiting to be. Dreams are the compass, love is the lantern, Guiding what I believe. All things are possible, Until they're proven not to be. Everywhere, everywhere, I see possibility. Verse 2 We're living in the early days Of a brighter, better land. Each choice we make, each step we take, Is the work of our own hands. Skeptics say the door is closed, But I'll leave it open wide. The fuse is lit, the spark is here, The dawn waits on the tide. Chorus Everywhere I see possible, The future waiting to be. Dreams are the compass, love is the lantern, Guiding what I believe. All things are possible, Until they're proven not to be. Everywhere, everywhere, I see possibility. Bridge The unknown whispers softly, "Come and see what lies ahead." Not every path is certain, But the steps are mine to tread. Final Chorus Everywhere I see possible, The future waiting to be. Dreams are the compass, love is the lantern, Guiding what I believe. All things are possible, Until they're proven not to be. Everywhere, everywhere, I see possibility. Outro (gentle) Everywhere… I see possible… Everywhere… I see possible.

A governor with national ambitions, a party tug‑of‑war, and a state wrestling with affordability—this conversation goes straight at the question on everyone's mind: can Gavin Newsom sell hope to a country tired of anger without getting buried by California's record? We bring together seasoned strategists to weigh why prediction markets love his chances, how a relentless work ethic and podcast‑first media game reshape reach, and whether a transactional political style beats an old‑school “vision thing” when attention is fragmented and narratives move at internet speed.We dig into real fault lines. Supporters say Newsom can frame an abundance agenda for a broad coalition and avoid the foreign‑policy buzz saw that rarely swings U.S. elections. Skeptics hit back with hard California indices: stubborn poverty, high costs, safety concerns, and a housing market that locks out families. The housing debate gets sharp—CEQA trims and transit‑oriented zoning vs a “war on the suburbs”—with both sides agreeing production must grow but splitting over where, how, and who pays. If Newsom heads east, who fills the vacuum? We map the chessboard with Alex Padilla, Rick Caruso, Tom Steyer, and Rob Bonta as pivotal pieces.We also interrogate the GOP's puzzle in a deep‑blue state—out‑migration, donor drain, and flickers of Latino realignment—while testing potential 2028 matchups beyond Trump. Does a figure like J.D. Vance have a national gear, or does the race hinge on who best harnesses long‑form media and emotional tone? By the end, you'll have a clear picture of the stakes: the message Newsom needs to win nationally, the policies California needs to keep its middle class, and why the next governor's housing choices may define the decade.Like what you hear? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review to help more listeners find us. Your feedback shapes our next deep dive.Support Our WorkThe Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center's senior staff.Students work with the Center's director and engage in research that will serve them well as they look to develop their careers in business, the social sciences, and the arts. Students also have access to our advisory board, which includes distinguished Chapman faculty and major demographic scholars from across the country and the world.For additional information, please contact Mahnaz Asghari, Associate Director for the Center for Demographics and Policy, at (714) 744-7635 or asghari@chapman.edu.Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-feudal-future-podcast/Tweet thoughts: @joelkotkin, @mtoplansky, #FeudalFuture #BeyondFeudalismLearn more about Joel's book 'The Coming of Neo-Feudalism': https://amzn.to/3a1VV87Sign Up For News & Alerts: http://joelkotkin.com/#subscribeThis show is presented by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time.

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence to support the historical Jesus. The places mentioned in scripture are actual locales, and scientists have worked tirelessly there for centuries to investigate the veracity of the Bible and its claims. Join Horizon at the 11 a.m. Exploring Service as we look at those findings in RAIDERS OF THE LOST CITIES, a journey of discovery and truth through archaeology.

The morning of January 19th, 1966, began like any other for George Pedley, a 28-year-old banana farmer living just outside the small tropical town of Tully, in north Queensland, Australia.The summer sun was already warm, and a light mist hovered above the cane fields as he drove his tractor along a dirt track toward a place called Horseshoe Lagoon, a quiet, reed-filled swamp on his friend Albert Pennisi's property.George was on his way to check an irrigation pump. The air was still, the sound of insects constant. Nothing unusual — until, suddenly, a strange hissing noise pierced through the steady hum of the tractor engine.He slowed. The sound was sharp, like air escaping under pressure from a possible tyre puncture, but yet it seemed to come from above and to his right. Looking up, George's eyes caught a flash of movement — and then he saw it.Just twenty or thirty feet ahead of him, a large disc-shaped object was rising out of the lagoon. It was roughly 25 feet across, about 9 feet high at its centre, and had a smooth, metallic-grey surface that caught the morning sunlight.The object spun slowly as it lifted straight up, water and reeds falling away from its sides.“It was like a flying saucer,” he later told police. “Only silent — except for that hissing sound.”The object rose to about 20 feet above the lagoon, hovered for a few seconds, tilted slightly, then suddenly accelerated upward. It disappeared into the blue sky in seconds, leaving behind only the smell of wet vegetation and a shocked farmer staring after it.Curious and a little shaken, George walked over to where the object had been. When he reached the edge of the lagoon, he saw something that made his heart pound all over again.There, he could see only water, a perfectly circular patch in the thick reeds — a 30-foot-wide disc where vegetation should have been but now, a swirling pattern of water.George returned the next morning with good friend Albert Pennisi and his younger sons, only to find the reeds returned on the surface. But the reeds maintained the circular impression. Bent over neatly, pressed flat in a clockwise spiral, as if something heavy had descended on them and spun. The water underneath the mat of reeds was clear, unlike the muddy water everywhere else in the lagoon.The strange mark looked almost woven, as though the plants had been plaited together by invisible hands. It floated gently, rising and falling on the water. To George, it was exactly where the object had come from — its “nest.”Over the months that followed, other “nests” appeared in the same lagoon — smaller circles of flattened reeds, sometimes after reports of strange lights in the sky.The story spread beyond Australia, reaching newspapers in Britain and the United States. Some UFO researchers declared it proof of a landing trace — physical evidence that something unknown had touched the Earth. Skeptics stuck with the whirlwind theory, or suggested a hoax, though no one ever found signs of trickery.George Pedley himself never tried to profit from the event and never changed his story. He maintained until his death that he had seen a real, solid object — not wind, not light, not imagination.This Video is recorded by and for the Encounters Down Under Podcast/Channel and is not to be redistributed without permission by Anthony Goodall - Encounters Down UnderWatch the Youtube interview in the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS8mXKpiV7E&t=332sContact can be made via email at australianufosightings@outlook.com.au#Tullynest #Thetullynests #GeorgePedley #AlbertPennisi #ShanePennisi #Australia #Cropcircle #UFO #Aliens #ufocommunity #ufonest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:12 Orgone not Gone! Something that should've been confined to the trash bin of bad ideas a century ago is still skulking around our modern society. So-called "Orgone Energy", a fictitious magical force is being used to sell products to this day. We look at one website selling these devices and question why, in this day and age, things like this are still allowed to be sold. Biotensor Testing (not a sendup) https://youtu.be/HUeUVeyJ_aQ Videos from Monica Smit https://www.youtube.com/@ReigniteDemocracy/videos Choice Magazine Review https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/gadgets/tech-gadgets/articles/geoclense-home-harmonizer-review Investigation of Monica Smit https://luckylosing.com/2021/10/09/monica-smit-interview-inaccurate-harmful-offensive-say-abc/ 0:22:50 The Loons from Canada Kate and Allie, with giggles and gumption, head once again to Concordia University in Edmonton, Canada, with Dr. Rodney Schmaltz and his MacEwan University Psychology 441 class to embark on another ghost hunt. This is the second spooky soiree that Kate and Allie have joined to chase the elusive ghostly skeleton named Larry. The students shuffle through a smorgasbord of supernatural shenanigans, seeking infrasound, snapping shots of suspicious orbs and probable pareidolia while sleuthing for signs of Larry. Allie monitors the psychomantium, a dimly lit room with an inclined mirror where students might encounter the restless residents on the other side. Meanwhile, Kate channels cosmic karma, divining with her pendulum and Ouija board, hoping that Larry is a little more loquacious than he has been in the past. Will our ghost hunting gang get goosebumps or giggles? Listen to find out. 0:40:20 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to Skeptics in New Zealand. 1987.05.27 - The Press - NZ 1983.12.16 - The Press - NZ 1988.08.17 - The Press - NZ 1986.02.08 - The Press - NZ 1987.06.19 - The Press - NZ http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Sydney Skeptics in the Pub - 6th Nov. - Kate Thomas with Woo Watch! https://meetu.ps/e/PwcXw/SSz1/i  

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Skeptics to Believers: The Halloween Marketing Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-30-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: האוויר במשרד היה מלא בציפייה לקראת ישיבת הצוות.En: The air in the office was filled with anticipation for the team meeting.He: על קירות הזכוכית במשרד המוארחף נתלו קישוטי ליל כל הקדושים – דלעות קטנות, עכבישים מלאכותיים וקורי עכביש סינתטיים שטעו באווירה.En: On the glass walls of the spacious office, Halloween decorations were hung—small pumpkins, artificial spiders, and synthetic cobwebs that enhanced the atmosphere.He: אריאלה עמדה ליד השולחן הגדול, מוכנה להציג את רעיונותיה החדשים לקמפיין שיווקי.En: Ariella stood by the large table, ready to present her new ideas for a marketing campaign.He: "שלום כולם," היא החלה בחיוך.En: "Hello everyone," she began with a smile.He: "היום אני רוצה להציג רעיון מיוחד עבור חג ליל כל הקדושים.En: "Today I want to present a special idea for Halloween."He: " היא הציבה על השולחן גולגולת פלסטיק מבהילה, וקולות צחוק קל נשמעו בחדר.En: She placed a frightening plastic skull on the table, and light laughter was heard in the room.He: שמעון, הקולגה שלה שהעדיף תמיד גישות מסורתיות, הסתכל על הגולגולת בסקפטיות.En: Shimon, her colleague who always preferred traditional approaches, looked at the skull with skepticism.He: "נראה מעניין, מה את מתכננת לעשות עם זה?En: "Looks interesting, what do you plan to do with it?"He: " הוא שאל.En: he asked.He: אריאלה סימנה בידיה אל תצוגת השקופיות.En: Ariella gestured toward the slide presentation.He: "רעיונות השיווק שלי כוללים תחומים יצירתיים ובלתי רגילים – פתיחת דלתות בעזרת קריאה למרחק על ידי גולגולות כמו זו, ווגידת סיפורי רפאים באמצעות טכנולוגיית VR.En: "My marketing ideas include creative and unconventional areas—opening doors by calling from a distance with skulls like this one, and telling ghost stories using VR technology.He: זהו שילוב של מסורת עם חידוש מפתיע!En: It's a blend of tradition with surprising innovation!"He: "הצוות הביט במסך, נפעם וצופה במצגת המלאה באנימציות חיות והרבה קולות פעלולים מיוחדים.En: The team looked at the screen, mesmerized, watching the presentation filled with live animations and many special sound effects.He: חלקם החלו לגחך, ובכל זאת נראיתי שמתעוררת סקרנות.En: Some began to chuckle, yet a sense of curiosity seemed to awaken.He: שמעון רכן קדימה.En: Shimon leaned forward.He: "האם זה לא מוגזם קצת?En: "Isn't it a bit over the top?"He: " הוא שאל בהתלבטות.En: he asked hesitantly.He: אריאלה נשמה עמוק.En: Ariella took a deep breath.He: "זה יכול להיראות כך, שמעון, אבל מה דעתכם על קמפיין ניסיוני?En: "It might seem that way, Shimon, but what do you think about an experimental campaign?"He: "לאחר רגע קצר של דממה, החדר התעורר לשיחה פעילה.En: After a brief moment of silence, the room buzzed with active conversation.He: הקולות החלו להסכים, אנשים הראו רעיונות לטיוב הקמפיין.En: Voices began to agree, and people showed ideas for refining the campaign.He: "אריאלה," שמעון קם ממקומו, "אני רואה את הפוטנציאל.En: "Ariella," Shimon rose from his seat, "I see the potential.He: ננסה את זה.En: We'll give it a try.He: עליך יהיה למתן קצת את הדמיון, אבל בהחלט שווה לנסות.En: You'll need to tone down the imagination a bit, but it's definitely worth trying."He: "באותו יום, לאחר ותודת הצוות, אריאלה ידעה שהיא למדה דבר חשוב – איזון בין יצירתיות למעשיות יכול להביא לתוצאות נפלאות.En: On that day, after the team's gratitude, Ariella knew she had learned an important lesson—balancing creativity with practicality can lead to wonderful results.He: וגם שמעון לראשונה, נפתח לרעיונות חדשים שהוצגו בצורה אחרת.En: And Shimon for the first time, opened up to new ideas that were presented in a different way.He: כך, עם תחילתו של סתיו חדש, צוות השיווק יצא לדרכו עם תקווה לקמפיין ליל כל הקדושים בלתי נשכח, שמשלב בין ישן לחדש.En: Thus, with the onset of a new fall, the marketing team set out on their way with hope for an unforgettable Halloween campaign, combining the old with the new. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: ציפייהdecorations: קישוטיםartificial: מלאכותייםsynthetic: סינתטייםfrightening: מבהילהskepticism: סקפטיותgestured: סימנהunconventional: בלתי רגיליםmesmerized: נפעםanimations: אנימציותchuckle: לגחךcuriosity: סקרנותhesitantly: בהתלבטותexperimental: ניסיוניrefining: לטיובimagination: דמיוןgratitude: ותודתpracticality: מעשיותresults: תוצאותonset: תחילתוunforgettable: בלתי נשכחblend: שילובapproaches: גישותenhanced: שטעוpresentation: מצגתtraditional: מסורתיותinnovation: חידושexperimental: ניסיוניpotential: פוטנציאלtone down: למתןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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This week, Michael Marshall joins us for one of the most bigoted screeds we've ever suffered through. --- Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/

(00:00:00) Near Miss and Cosmic Spectacles: Asteroids, Comets, and Space Junk in Earth's Orbit (00:00:46) Planet Earth experiences as asteroid near miss (00:02:58) Two green comets lighting up the night skies (00:07:31) Chinese space junk smashes into Western Australia (00:09:09) The Science Report (00:12:07) Skeptics guide to the magic healing Biomet (00:15:15) Show Wrap-up In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into a series of astonishing astronomical events that recently unfolded, including a near-miss asteroid and mesmerizing comets lighting up our night skies.Asteroid 2025 TF: A Close EncounterAn undetected asteroid, now designated 2025 TF, made a startling pass just 428 kilometers above Earth, equivalent to the altitude of the International Space Station. Detected by astronomers from Kitt Peak National Observatory six hours post-approach, this 3-meter space rock serves as a reminder of the many near misses that may go unnoticed. This episode discusses the implications of such encounters and the ongoing efforts to enhance planetary defense against potential threats.Green Comets Illuminate the Night SkySkywatchers have been treated to the rare sight of two vibrant green comets, C 2025 R2 Swann and C 2025 A6 Lemon, both originating from the Oort Cloud. As they approach the sun, these comets are heating up and releasing gases, creating their characteristic tails. This segment explores their trajectories, visibility, and the exciting opportunity they present for amateur astronomers, particularly as they coincide with the annual Orionid meteor shower.Chinese Space Junk Crash in AustraliaIn a dramatic turn of events, debris from the Chinese Jielong 3 rocket has been discovered smoldering in Western Australia's outback. This segment details the recovery of the wreckage and the ongoing investigation by the Australian Space Agency. The incident raises concerns over space debris management, especially in light of previous accidents involving Chinese spacecraft.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstronomy and Astrophysicshttps://www.aanda.org/Geophysical Research Lettershttps://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19448007Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Asteroid 2025 TF: A Close EncounterGreen Comets Illuminate the Night SkyChinese Space Junk Crash in Australia

Forget top-down mandates. How do you foster organic AI adoption on a skeptical, high-performing engineering team? Loic Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, joins us to share how he did just that. He explains his strategy for overcoming cynicism, which involved leveraging a highly respected internal champion, the Chief Architect, to re-evaluate the tools and prove their potential was no longer just buzz.Discover his team's biggest, unexpected productivity gains: dramatically faster ramp-up times on new codebases and the rapid creation of valuable internal tools, rather than just raw code generation speed. Loic details Superhuman's pragmatic, high-trust approach to measurement, blending qualitative feedback with simple signals like PR labels. He explains how they fostered this adoption with a bottom-up "AI Guild," empowering engineers of all seniorities without a heavy-handed mandate. He also reveals a stunning real-world example where AI turned a potentially days-long compliance task into a 90-minute win. This episode is a practical playbook for building genuine, bottom-up AI adoption.Get the guide: AI productivity guide for engineering leadersFollow the hosts:Follow BenFollow AndrewFollow today's guest(s):Connect with Loïc HoussierLearn more about Superhuman: superhuman.comSuperhuman was acquired by Grammarly: Read about the acquisitionReferenced in today's show:Amazon brain drain finally caught up with AWSClaude Skills are awesome, maybe a bigger deal than MCP How to Say NoThe Field Guide to AI SlopSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever

The Conditional Release Program - Live from Skepticon 2025! Well, almost. We did a re-record. We were limited to an hour and we had some issues getting the audio file right. So we just did the script again! You won't hear the riotous laugher and rapturous applause from the audience but if you make believe you might just hear us being funny and getting a reaction. Skepticon was a lot of fun - next year it will be in Sydney and any folks that want to check out the Skeptics should head over to https://www.skeptics.com.au/ and go meet some likeminded folks! In this episode we look at the Ozenkadnook Tiger, Joel's cooked upbringing and the miracles of drinking piss. But we also revisit the important condition known as ME/CFS which has so far been terribly mismanaged by conventional medicine. Sometimes they get it wrong too. Hope you enjoy this one as much as we enjoyed crafting it. Normal programming to resume in full soon - good things ahead :-)

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence to support the historical Jesus. The places mentioned in scripture are actual locales, and scientists have worked tirelessly there for centuries to investigate the veracity of the Bible and its claims. Join Horizon at the 11 a.m. Exploring Service as we look at those findings in RAIDERS OF THE LOST CITIES, a journey of discovery and truth through archaeology.

Alice looks at what happens when you go on a 'dopamine fast' and whether the claims about it from influencers match the biology. Meanwhile, with just hours to go before QED, the team are remarkably relaxed.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

The myth says procurement is the holdup. We put that belief under a bright light with Oklahoma's Chief Procurement Officer, Amanda Otis, and trace exactly how a team moves from jungle to clarity—no playbook, tight resources, and high expectations. Amanda shares how a legal mind mapped undocumented processes, separated statutory “musts” from inherited habits, and rebuilt the office around category management so expertise links directly to spend and supplier markets.We get into the nuts and bolts: using PeopleSoft for e-procurement and sourcing without piling on complexity, leaning on AI to distill 500-page documents into crisp briefs (with human review), and adopting OneNote to tame the flood of work that email and spreadsheets couldn't handle. Trust becomes the center of gravity. Amanda explains why fast acknowledgments, reliable follow-through, and monthly “Central Purchasing Listens” sessions turned an “ivory tower” into a responsive service partner. Skeptics on the team weren't ignored; they were invited into experiments with a simple promise—try it, measure it, change it if it fails within six months.Join us for a straight-talking playbook on modern public procurement: category management, transparent metrics, trust-building, and structured innovation that actually ships. If this episode sparks ideas for your team, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review with your favorite takeaway so more practitioners can find it.Follow & subscribe to stay up-to-date on NASPO!naspo.org | Pulse Blog | LinkedIn | Youtube | Facebook

UAP Tuesday is back..sort of.. On yesterdays Kristian Harloff show, we discussed the Age of Disclosure film releasing in November. Kristian and John Rocha discussed and Attack Peter joined them What was supposed to be a 10 minute segment turned into a 45 minute conversation about what s, isnt, could be. John Rocha shared the point of view of the average viewer/civilian. We discussed. Join us today! #Onufo #uap #government #news #consistency #conspiracy CORNBREADHEMP: Right now DTE listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DTE and use code DTE at checkout.

When the Halloween season rolls in, few names cast a darker shadow than Ed and Lorraine Warren—the real-life ghost hunters behind The Conjuring, Amityville Horror, and Annabelle. Their stories have fueled decades of scary movies, haunted house legends, and late-night whispers. But how much of it was true… and how much was carefully crafted myth?This Terrifying & True deep dive unearths the real case files, skeptical investigations, and shocking contradictions that made the Warrens the most polarizing figures in paranormal history. We trace their rise from small-town “ghost chasers” to icons of spooky season, uncovering the faith, fear, and fortune that kept their names in the headlines—and on the silver screen.Along the way, we reveal the cultural moment that made them possible: the 1970s exorcism craze, the birth of modern demonology, and the national obsession with what hides beyond the veil.Inside this episodeOrigins & Methods: How the Warrens' haunted New England beginnings shaped their famous possession framework.Legendary Cases: Amityville, Annabelle, Enfield, and more—what they claimed versus what investigators found.Faith vs. Forensics: Photos, tapes, and testimony—what holds up and what falls apart under the light.Skeptics & Secrets: From Ray Garton to Joe Nickell, the critics who challenged the Warrens' every word.Legacy of Fear: How their cases built the blueprint for Hollywood horror and every spooky story that followed.If you're hunting for real-life horror stories, haunted history, and a chilling listen to carry you through Halloween night, step inside. The truth may be far stranger—and far scarier—than the movies ever showed.We're telling that story tonight.Check out more Terrifying & True episodes!https://www.weeklyspooky.com/categories/terrifying-true/

We often think of nightmares as a symptom that occurs as part of another condition, like PTSD or depression. But nightmares can be frequent and disruptive enough that they require their own clinical focus. We currently have 3 gold standard options for treatment: Imagery Rehearsal Therapy; Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescription Therapy; and Lucid Dreaming. Our guest today, Dr. Courtney Worley, introduces us to the diagnosis of Nightmare Disorder, explains why it deserves its own attention, and gives us an overview of the most effective treatments. Join us for a discussion that appeals to sleep nerds and healthy skeptics alike. Dr. Courtney Worley is a Diplomate In Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist. She completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2012 at The University of Alabama with specialized coursework in health and geropsychology. Dr. Worley specializes in providing Evidence Based Psychotherapies for PTSD, Insomnia, Nightmares and Depression. She has an active clinical practice in the Department of Veterans Affairs, at Upward Behavioral Health, and with NOCTEM Health. She is the co-author of The nightmare and sleep disorder toolkit: A workbook to help you get some rest using imagery rehearsal therapy and other evidence based approaches from New Harbinger Publications.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit: A Workbook to Help You Get Some Rest Using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy and Other Evidence-Based Approaches by Courtney Worley and Michael Nadorff.Geoffroy, P. A., Borand, R., Ambar Akkaoui, M., Yung, S., Atoui, Y., Fontenoy, E., Maruani, J., & Lejoyeux, M. (2022). Bad Dreams and Nightmares Preceding Suicidal Behaviors. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 84(1), 22m14448. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.22m14448 Calls-to-action: For example: Routinely ask about nightmares and dreams as part of your clinical assessmentObtain training in at least one of the evidence-based treatments for nightmare disorderSubscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email Leave us a question or comment on Speakpipe or our social media channels

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence to support the historical Jesus. The places mentioned in scripture are actual locales, and scientists have worked tirelessly there for centuries to investigate the veracity of the Bible and its claims. Join Horizon at the 11 a.m. Exploring Service as we look at those findings in RAIDERS OF THE LOST CITIES, a journey of discovery and truth through archaeology.

On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, appeared to have been fatally shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, allegedly by 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson. The shot, we are told, was fired from a rooftop 142 yards away. The public narrative — spread by the FBI, TPUSA, and the mainstream media — is riddled with dubious details: Robinson's unexplained hours on campus, multiple clothing changes, undetected rooftop assembly and firing, a 15-foot jump escape, ditching a reassembled rifle with his DNA, incriminating texts and notes (one destroyed), and surrender after a 33-hour manhunt facilitated by his parents and a Republican activist, yet no confession. Skeptics online have highlighted improbabilities like Robinson's lack of marksmanship expertise, a massive security stand down at the UVU event, missing CCTV footage, possible evidence tampering by Kirk's team, and odd security guard movements moments before the shot — all suggesting the possibility that things aren't quite as they are being portrayed by authorities. Joined by longtime friend of the podcast, Kit Klarenberg, we look at all that plus the evidence of Kirk's evolving politics in the months leading up to his demise, including recent criticisms of Israeli influence and Zionist donors, and we consider the extraordinary media-fueled political division that followed the as-yet unexplained events at UVU.To find out more about the people and music featured in today's episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodTo support the show and gain access to exclusive content, go to patreon.com/assassinationspodcastAssassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you'd like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You'll find them on iTunes.

Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast The highly-anticipated astrology episode is finally here! This week Briahna talks to the incredibly warm and charming Oakland-based writer, astrologer, and host of the popular podcast Stars and Stars with Isa Isa Nakazawa about the roots of her own interest in astrology, why Brie has been attracting Cancer men, why looking at just your sun sign offers an incomplete picture, & what it means that Trump is a Leo rising. Once an astrology skeptic herself, Isa offers an explanation of why celestial events might have bearing on how we move through the world, and why an understanding of the stars and ourselves might be useful for a leftist community struggling to connect to each other and the broader world. (Skeptics should give this one a chance!) Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Mike asks if the Turing Test is really a meaningful took for gauging the state of artificial intelligence, and the team has the last few announcements for QED 2025.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Dan Waites displays an impressive depth and insightfulness in the videos on his You Tube channel World Astrology Report, but he actually didn't start working as a mundane astrologer until 2020 (mundane refers to the use of astrology to understand world events and phases).Dan had studied the subject matter and been mesmerized before that, but when the pandemic happened, it was a watershed moment for him. He realized with stark clarity that several astrologers had predicted the event – not in detail, but that there would be a global event that would shake society.“Then I knew I had to take this seriously. I have to learn this, understand this and devote myself to it”, says Dan.So, how does astrology work, really? Does it even have to do with the stars?“Skeptics often say things like ‘there is no plausible explanation for how astrology works, and therefore it does not work, therefore it's a figment of your imagination'”.“But astrology is essentially a science of consciousness. It's an interpretation of meaning. And we don't know how consciousness works! It's a bit ludicrous to expect there's going to be a simple answer to the question of how astrology works”, says Dan.There are some very interesting astrological cycles that reveal things about the times we are living in. The Jupiter-Saturn cycle, for instance. The two planetary giants meet every 20 years, and during a period of roughly 200 years, they meet in the same astrological element (earth, air, water, fire). ‘Earthiness' characterized the 19th and 20th centuries, but ‘airiness' will characterize the period we recently entered.The difference can be seen in the media, according to Waites. In the 200 years of earth, the media was centralized, and there was a sharing of assumptions, even if people didn't agree politically. Now, in the air era, we have adopted a new communication technology, the internet, which is decentralized, leading to a fragmentation of assumptions and narratives.In one of his essays on Substack, Dan Waites claims that we are in ‘The Hermetic Age'. This has to do with the extremely long Pluto-Neptune cycle. From the late 14th century, these two outer planets (in astrology, Pluto hasn't lost its planetary status) started to meet in Gemini, the sign of Hermes. They will continue to do so for another 1,800 years or so.As long as the conjunctions took place in the preceding earth sign of Taurus, society was feudal, based on landownership. Then came the printing press, the protestant Reformation and the Copernican revolution. The era of capitalism was ushered in, and power moved away from landowners to bankers.Right now, multiple cycles are suggesting that pivotal events and discoveries are under way in the fields of the UAP phenomenon and of humanity's deep history. Which is exactly what we are seeing.“An awakening to the truth about ancient history began in the 19th century, such as the interest in Atlantis. It is coming back now”, says Dan.The turbulence on the world scene also has astrological fingerprints. Pluto is currently out of bounds (it exceeds the normal range of declination from the Sun's path) to the south. This coincides with it being in the sign of Aquarius. Both phenomena signify a revolutionary energy.“The last time this happened, we had the French and the American revolutions, and before that we had the protestant Reformation”, explains Dan.Pluto will express this energy until 2035.__________✅ ResourcesDan's World Astrology ReportWebsiteSubstackYou Tube

AEM Podcast host Ken Milne, MD, and guest skeptic Lauren Westafer, DO, MPH, MS, interview lead author Karalynn Otterness, MD. Learn more in the accompanying Hot Off the Press article available in The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine.

AEM Podcast host Ken Milne, MD, and guest skeptic Neil Dasgupta, MD, interview lead author Stephanie K. Doupnik, MD, MSHP. Learn more in the accompanying Hot Off the Press article available in The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Points if you know the metal band that Seriah took the name of the show from... Anyway, this week Joshua Cutchin and Seriah welcome Jon Michael, who considers himself a skeptic, but an open minded one. It was an interesting conversation, with a Patreon to follow!Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Outro Music is Mantra with Greed Machine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence to support the historical Jesus. The places mentioned in scripture are actual locales, and scientists have worked tirelessly there for centuries to investigate the veracity of the Bible and its claims. Join Horizon at the 11 a.m. Exploring Service as we look at those findings in RAIDERS OF THE LOST CITIES, a journey of discovery and truth through archaeology.

Guest host Richard Syrett and author RL Poole discuss the skepticism of scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson and others who don't believe in the existence of UFOs, the dangers of scientists not being willing to investigate the evidence, and his sympathies for discredited UFO eyewitnesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, the nones are emptier than we thought, a Trump video about med beds gets recognized as AI because of complete sentences, and Ross Douthat will ask how we explain all the alien abductions if Jesus isn't our Lord and Savior. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Get your online tickets to watch in on the action at QED here: https://qedcon.org/tickets Learn more about Skeptics in the Pub's pre-QED Skepticamp here: https://sitp.online/ --- Headlines: Nonreligious Americans might not be as spiritual as previously reported: https://religionnews.com/2025/10/02/nonreligious-americans-might-not-be-as-spiritual-as-we-thought/ Christian group deceived SCOTUS about LGBTQ research, cited scholars say: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/06/alliance-defending-freedom-supreme-court-conversion-therapy SCOTUS term opens with docket full of theocracy building: https://religionclause.blogspot.com/2025/10/supreme-court-term-opens-monday-with.html Trump posts AI-generated video about "MedBeds For All": https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/28/politics/trump-ai-medbed-conspiracy-theory

When an Eminent Scientist Says Magic Is Real—Pay Attention https://mitchhorowitz.substack.com/p/when-an-eminent-scientist-says-magic 00:00:00 – Cold Open & “Hey yo, Crypto!” Loose banter to kick off the show—traffic stories, neighborhood oddities, and warming up the mics with goofy “hey yo, Crypto” riffs. 00:04:51 – Alex Jones Clip Week (Set-up) Wednesday means AJ clip roundup: shock jock non-sequiturs, late-night “after hours” imagery, and the crew joking through it before the real topics. 00:09:41 – Sparkle Shine Story Time More outrageous AJ pulls (MLK jokes, “story time” bits), production/computer gripe gags, and the pivot promise: Bigfoot, alien DNA, and a little politics coming up. 00:14:42 – American Sasquatch Trailer (Part 1) New David Paulides doc American Sasquatch: Man, Myth or Monster—tying Bigfoot with orbs/UFOs; Stan Gordon mentioned; “primate vs. paranormal” split highlighted. 00:19:02 – American Sasquatch (Part 2: Why it matters) Hosts like the “all phenomena connected” framing; recall to Missing 411 overlaps (hunters, lights, UFOs, vanishings). 00:23:05 – Paulides' Backstory & Production Notes Paulides' own channel intro: project is separate from Missing 411, late-Nov 2025 premiere targeted (Seattle), and rallying viewers to share the trailer. Rights/access chatter on National Parks filming too. 00:28:42 – Bigfoot Takeaways & Pivot Panel leans paranormal/portal-adjacent Bigfoot; Nick Redfern shout; then tee-up to “alien DNA” story next. 00:33:34 – “Alien DNA in Humans?” (Part 1) Daily Mail–driven item: Dr. Max Rampell claims non-parental genetic segments in some families; abductee self-reports folded in; lots of caveats; calls for whole-genome sequencing. 00:38:27 – “Alien DNA” (Part 2: Skeptics & Methods) Notes on cultured-cell artifacts, small samples, 23andMe array limits; suggestion of future high-res sequencing; ethical questions and sci-culture snark about officialdom's silence. 00:43:21 – From Bombshells to Orbs “Bombshell” button gag; then quick hop to a Stan Gordon blog mention about low-level orbs in Pennsylvania and long-running orb/UFO anomaly talk. 00:47:58 – Dean Radin & Real Magic Deep dive into Radin's work (psi, mind-matter, precognition), frustration with “pseudo-skepticism,” and the idea that persistent anomalies deserve serious study. 00:52:51 – Skeptics vs. Unknowns Philosophical riff: comfort with ambiguity vs. compulsive debunking; why people cling to narrow materialism; when to leave mysteries open. 00:57:31 – National Guard, Protests & Precedent (Part 1) Guard deployments crossing state lines; GOP misgivings on executive overreach vs. “what's your plan?”; comparisons to past riot responses. 01:01:56 – National Guard, Protests & Precedent (Part 2) Operation-Gladio-style “provocateurs” mused; culture-war optics; inflatable dinosaur/unicorn/raccoon protest costumes; absurdity of the zeitgeist. 01:06:07 – Culture-War Theater & AI Imagery Jokes about generating protest images (mascot chaos); grim note that we're flirting with civil conflict; meme clips and “Trump dance” mashups. 01:11:00 – Gummy-Bear Hospitalization UK trucker eats 6.6 lbs of gummies in 3 days → severe GI issues, ICU, recovery; candy-bucket jokes, theater contraband bits, and sympathy laughs. 01:16:00 – Gummy-Bear Aftermath & Visual Gags More on symptoms/recovery; swapping images (costumed protesters vs. “actual” dinos); “what are they protesting?” silliness. 01:20:27 – Palisades Fire Arrest (Part 1) Breaking: LA's Pacific Palisades arson suspect ID'd; phone/geodata, videos, and… prompts from ChatGPT found; celebrities lost homes; climate-blame vs. arson debate. 01:25:07 – Palisades Fire Arrest (Part 2) More affidavit bits: location pings, 911 attempts, device records, “are you at fault if…” chat query; investigators' read on creating exculpatory narrative. 01:30:01 – “He Started the Fire” Host debuts a Billy-Joel-rhythm parody about the blaze (without the melody), planning to play it at show's end; segues to EU balloon/drone stories. 01:34:47 – Lithuania's Cigarette Balloons Hot-air balloons ferrying smuggled cigs into EU airspace, airport temporarily closed; thousands of packs recovered; why not shoot them down? Tax avoidance economics. 01:39:50 – “Majestic Tiger” LEGO…with a Butt Hilarious/earnest review of LEGO set 31129—the infamous “butthole tiger.” Design choices, Technic part constraints, and why the detail exists. 01:44:32 – Golf With a Gator Pro calmly blasts from a water's edge bunker as a six-foot alligator watches; caddie earns hazard pay; jokes about rolled pant legs vs. “real man” wet pants. 01:49:16 – Underwear Identifies Robber Dave's Hot Chicken robbery suspect nabbed because surveillance caught his distinctive True Religion underwear; ski mask & briefs banter ensues. 01:54:11 – 11 Foods to Avoid at Dine-In Theaters Loaded nachos chaos, chip-bag noise, ice-cream melt bombs—practical etiquette rant about smelly, messy, loud choices in dark rooms. 01:58:38 – …And More Theater Food Crimes Tacos, onion rings, garlic, curry—crime scene odors; quick housekeeping: no Saturday show; cosplay jokes (Hulk Hogan + giant inhaler). 02:03:07 – Wrap-Up & Plugs Patreon/back catalog plug, program notes, “watch the skies… and the cig-balloons,” sign-offs leading into a final sting. 02:06:35 – Tag: Sparkle Shine Story Time (Stinger) A final quick “sparkle/drag story time” callback. 02:10:26 – Play-Out: “He Started the Fire” (Full) The parody lyric rolls over the credits with wildfire imagery word-play to close the episode. 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Marsh drops down a rabbit hole when he starts to look into the makers of 'Ozempatch', which claims to shift stubborn belly fat. Meanwhile, Mike tries to book a massage.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

Off The Bench is back weekdays from 10a to 11a followed by The Stone Shields Show from 11a to noon! In a stunning intra-division swap, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2025—the first trade between the AFC North rivals since the Browns' 1999 return. The deal cost Cincinnati a 2026 fifth-round pick, while netting them Flacco and a 2026 sixth-rounder from Detroit. This move comes amid a quarterback quandary: franchise star Joe Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 with turf toe, projected to miss at least eight weeks, leaving the Bengals (2-3) mired in a three-game skid. Backup Jake Browning's tenure has been disastrous, with eight interceptions against six touchdowns, tanking an offense that ranks last in yards (228.6 per game) and fourth-worst in scoring (17.0 points). Weapons like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been neutralized, as Browning's 64.5% completion rate and turnover woes have stifled Cincinnati's explosiveness. Coach Zac Taylor, noncommittal post a 37-24 loss to Detroit, signaled urgency ahead of Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh. Flacco, 40 and an 18-year vet, steps in as the presumptive starter, released backups Brett Rypien and Mike White to clear space. Why Flacco? His 2023 Comeback Player of the Year magic—leading the Browns to the playoffs—lingers, despite a rocky 2025 (1-3, 58.1% completion, 815 yards, 2 TDs, 6 INTs). Benchings for rookie Dillon Gabriel made him expendable in Cleveland, where Deshaun Watson's Achilles recovery looms. Flacco's AFC North savvy shines: 11 career wins over the Steelers, a Week 3 Browns victory versus Green Bay (Cincinnati's Week 6 foe). His under-center snaps could revive play-action, contrasting Taylor's shotgun-heavy scheme tailored for Burrow. Skeptics question Flacco's arm fading, but at a bargain price, it's low-risk salvation. A 5-4 stretch under Flacco could position the Bengals at 7-7 for Burrow's potential December return, vaulting them into the playoff mix in a muddled division (Steelers lead at 3-1). Chase tweeted excitement: "Old heads know how to win." If Flacco channels his Super Bowl grit, this trade could rewrite Cincinnati's season from farce to redemption. Otherwise, it's another Bengals heartbreak in a rivalry-rich North. Packers vs. Bengals: Week 6 PreviewThe Green Bay Packers (2-1-1) host the reeling Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Coming off a Week 5 bye, Green Bay enters as a 14.5-point favorite, with the total at 46.5.  azcentral.com This Lambeau clash pits a rested Packers squad against a Bengals team desperate for stability after Joe Burrow's season-ending Grade 3 turf toe surgery.  espn.com Key Storylines: Cincinnati's offense has cratered without Burrow, ranking last in success rate (36.1%) and allowing the third-most passing yards (1,295).  sharpfootballanalysis.com Veteran Joe Flacco, acquired midweek from Cleveland, makes his Bengals debut, but faces a Packers secondary yielding just 205.8 passing yards per game (11th-fewest).  bengals.com Green Bay's Jordan Love, fresh off torching Dallas for 319 yards in a 40-40 tie, should exploit Cincy's porous pass defense (27th in pressure rate).  si.com RB Josh Jacobs (76.4 PFF grade) bolsters the run game, while rookie WR Matthew Golden adds explosiveness.  bengals.com Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins could test CB Nate Hobbs (concussion protocol, limited).  acmepackingcompany.com Injuries: Bengals are decimated—Burrow out three months, S Geno Stone (calf on IR), G Cordell Volson (shoulder IR).  espn.com Packers: DT Devonte Wyatt (knee DNP), OT Anthony Belton (ankle DNP), G Aaron Banks (groin doubtful), TE Tucker Kraft (questionable), T Zach Tom (questionable).  packers.com WR Jayden Reed remains on IR (foot/collarbone).  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #BengalsRumors #BengalsNews

Off The Bench is back weekdays from 10a to 11a followed by The Stone Shields Show from 11a to noon! In a stunning intra-division swap, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2025—the first trade between the AFC North rivals since the Browns' 1999 return. The deal cost Cincinnati a 2026 fifth-round pick, while netting them Flacco and a 2026 sixth-rounder from Detroit. This move comes amid a quarterback quandary: franchise star Joe Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 with turf toe, projected to miss at least eight weeks, leaving the Bengals (2-3) mired in a three-game skid. Backup Jake Browning's tenure has been disastrous, with eight interceptions against six touchdowns, tanking an offense that ranks last in yards (228.6 per game) and fourth-worst in scoring (17.0 points). Weapons like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been neutralized, as Browning's 64.5% completion rate and turnover woes have stifled Cincinnati's explosiveness. Coach Zac Taylor, noncommittal post a 37-24 loss to Detroit, signaled urgency ahead of Thursday's clash with Pittsburgh. Flacco, 40 and an 18-year vet, steps in as the presumptive starter, released backups Brett Rypien and Mike White to clear space. Why Flacco? His 2023 Comeback Player of the Year magic—leading the Browns to the playoffs—lingers, despite a rocky 2025 (1-3, 58.1% completion, 815 yards, 2 TDs, 6 INTs). Benchings for rookie Dillon Gabriel made him expendable in Cleveland, where Deshaun Watson's Achilles recovery looms. Flacco's AFC North savvy shines: 11 career wins over the Steelers, a Week 3 Browns victory versus Green Bay (Cincinnati's Week 6 foe). His under-center snaps could revive play-action, contrasting Taylor's shotgun-heavy scheme tailored for Burrow. Skeptics question Flacco's arm fading, but at a bargain price, it's low-risk salvation. A 5-4 stretch under Flacco could position the Bengals at 7-7 for Burrow's potential December return, vaulting them into the playoff mix in a muddled division (Steelers lead at 3-1). Chase tweeted excitement: "Old heads know how to win." If Flacco channels his Super Bowl grit, this trade could rewrite Cincinnati's season from farce to redemption. Otherwise, it's another Bengals heartbreak in a rivalry-rich North. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #BengalsRumors #BengalsNews

What if birthmarks weren't just biological flukes, but echoes of another lifetime? In this episode, we dive into one of the most fascinating and controversial areas of consciousness research: the cases of young children who spontaneously recall previous lives—and whose bodies sometimes carry physical traces of the deaths they claim to remember.For over four decades, psychiatrists Dr. Ian Stevenson and Dr. Jim Tucker at the University of Virginia investigated thousands of these reports across cultures and continents. Their archives include children born without fingers who insist they were shot in a former life, toddlers with jagged, sword-shaped birthmarks who vividly describe being killed in battle, and little ones terrified of fire whose skin bears burn-like discolorations from birth. In countless cases, the children not only shared memories but described names, locations, and circumstances of death with a level of detail later confirmed through records and eyewitnesses.Skeptics point to coincidence, cultural influence, or suggestion. Believers see evidence of reincarnation. But beyond belief or disbelief lies a much bigger question: How do memories form, and can consciousness survive death in ways science cannot yet explain?Join us as we explore the most compelling cases from Stevenson and Tucker's groundbreaking research, and ask whether these strange birthmarks might be more than skin deep. Is this merely mystery, or proof that identity stretches beyond a single lifetime? https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders. Also the winners of the Australian Skeptics Awards for 2025, live from Skepticon Melbourne with Tim Mendham. 00:09:44 Divination We look at the claim that some people can foretell future events via divination. From historical references to this "art" to the many, many different and interesting practices and devices used to see what is in store for us. 0:25:18 Skeptics in the Pub Once again we head for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and meet up with Annie McCubbin from the 'Why Smart Women' podcast. Joining in are Jessica Singer, Lara Benham and Sue Ieraci. Also pubbers Tom and Ian talk monsters and UFOs. 0:42:36 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to the Supernatural and Skeptics. 1990.04.01 - The Tuscaloosa News 1993.12.18 - The Kentucky New Era 2001.05.25 - The Telegraph Herald 1969.04.02 - The Sunday Sun - Canada http://www.trove.nla.gov.au  

To be successful, an archaeologist needs the stamina of an explorer, the intelligence of a scientist, the consideration of a historian, and the optimism of a child. In many ways, those same characteristics serve us well as we investigate faith. Skeptics who want proof are often surprised to learn that there's historical and archaeological evidence to support the historical Jesus. The places mentioned in scripture are actual locales, and scientists have worked tirelessly there for centuries to investigate the veracity of the Bible and its claims. Join Horizon at the 11 a.m. Exploring Service as we look at those findings in RAIDERS OF THE LOST CITIES, a journey of discovery and truth through archaeology.

In this week's episode, Atheists find ourselves the only terrorists without a magical hat, a representative who represents himself has a fool for a client, and we'll welcome in a pair of obsessive Joe Rogan listeners throughout the show. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Check out more from Cecil on Cognitive Dissonance, the Know Rogan Experience, and Season Liberally Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience --- Headlines: Presidential memorandum defines “anti-Christian” activity as domestic terrorism: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/countering-domestic-terrorism-and-organized-political-violence/ Trump accuses Mormon temple shooter of being “anti-Christian”: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/09/28/thomas-jacob-sanford-identified-michigan-church-shooting-suspect/86409758007/ and https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/church-shooting-fire-michigan-09-29-25 and https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/29/mormon-church-shooting-trump-sign Ryan Walters is resigning, ending his disastrous reign over Oklahoma's public schools https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ryan-walters-is-resigning-ending Yet another prominent anti-trans Republican turns out to be a pedophile: https://scdailygazette.com/2025/09/29/former-rep-rj-may-pleads-guilty-to-sending-disgusting-and-depraved-child-sex-abuse-videos/ And https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/09/gop-lawmaker-said-trans-people-harm-children-he-just-pled-guilty-to-child-charges/ Qanon shaman sues Trump for $40 trillion: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/qanon-shaman-trump-lawsuit-capitol-riots-b2835709.html Alex Jones raises eyebrows by growing ‘Hitler mustache' - then says it makes him more attractive to women https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/alex-jones-mustache-conspiracy-infowars-b2834442.html

Alice investigates new reports that long distance running is somehow associated with increased cancer risk. Meanwhile, the team has the latest news on the final QED.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics

In the wake of the political violence in the USA, Marsh asks why the self-appointed defenders of 'free speech' are so selective about whose speech they defend.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics