Skepticality
The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine
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Whimsicality: Mirror Mirror
The world has had a love affair with the mirror ...
The world has had a love affair with the mirror through all of history. Be it your own image, the cars behind you, or just a way to check your haircut, mirrors are everywhere and a needed element in day to day life. Join Swoopy as she trips through...
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Interview: w/Bob Carroll of Skepdic
In this episode, we interview Dr. Bob Carroll, author of ...
In this episode, we interview Dr. Bob Carroll, author of the book, 'The Skeptics Dictionary and founder of the online encyclopedia of skeptical knowledge; Skepdic. Join our conversation with Dr. Carroll as we talk about some of the topics he covers on...
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Special Guest: The Bad Astronomer Corner!
In this episode, we had special guest, Phil Plait, on ...
In this episode, we had special guest, Phil Plait, on the show to answer some questions sent in over the past week by several listeners; A New Planet? Mars as big as the Moon? The War of the Worlds Re-Make, and the new Mars Observer launch. (comment...
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Interview: Seth Shostak from SETI
We talk with SETI Astronomer, and SETI Radio host Seth ...
We talk with SETI Astronomer, and SETI Radio host Seth Shostak. We talk a little about new planets, the skeptical nature of SETI Radio, and what it is really like to work at SETI.
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Whimsicality: I Love My Car
Our sidetrack through the Whimsical in life. This week Swoopy ...
Our sidetrack through the Whimsical in life. This week Swoopy comments on how humans always try to add human traits and feelings to things... stuffed animals, boats, cars, etc... Wrapped in a fun story about the love she has for her Jetta.
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Interview: George Hrab (Musical Guest)
Philosophunk! In this installment of Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy interview ...
Philosophunk! In this installment of Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy interview acclaimed musician and skeptic, George Hrab. George talks to us about his musical and philosophical influences, and we listen to some amazing tracks from his body of work,...
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(patched) Win an iPod 20GB, Mesmer, Casino Monkey, and Video Sex
Our Color iPod 20GB Giveaway! In this episode we discuss ...
Our Color iPod 20GB Giveaway! In this episode we discuss the legend of Mesmer, the GoldenPalace.Com Monkey, and Video Game Sex! And, we make up for a big error!
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Whimsicality: Book Smart
This week, Swoopy digs into our obsession with books. Why ...
This week, Swoopy digs into our obsession with books. Why do some of us put so much importance on them, where do they fit in our lives? On the heels of the recent Harry Potter bookâ?¦ you might want to arm yourself with a little...
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Interview: Dr. Michael Shermer
In this episode we talk with Dr. Michael Shermer about ...
In this episode we talk with Dr. Michael Shermer about the Science of Good and Evil, Past Government Pseudoscience programs, and the Skeptics Society. Dr. Shermer is one of the most published Skeptics in the world, and has an incredible resume of work...
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Whimsicality: The Number 5
You ever notice how the number FIVE seems to pop ...
You ever notice how the number FIVE seems to pop up everywhere? Five Fingers, Five Toes... The 'Fifth' Element... Throughout history there have been people facinated with the number 5. Since this is our fith Whimsicality, we thought why not explore...
