Give Me ContentGenerated by Atom.NET2009-04-09T22:26:43ZError reading source feed.FeedJumblerhttp://twomenandamicrophone.com/podcast/two-men-and-a-microphone.xml2009-04-09T22:26:43Z2009-04-09T22:26:43Z2009-04-09T22:26:43ZError reading source feed http://twomenandamicrophone.com/podcast/two-men-and-a-microphone.xml: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.Error reading source feed http://twomenandamicrophone.com/podcast/two-men-and-a-microphone.xml: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.Error reading source feed.FeedJumblerhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/escpodcast.xml2009-04-09T22:26:42Z2009-04-09T22:26:42Z2009-04-09T22:26:42ZError reading source feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/escpodcast.xml: The 'meta' start tag on line '21' does not match the end tag of 'head'. Line 21, position 75.Error reading source feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/escpodcast.xml: The 'meta' start tag on line '21' does not match the end tag of 'head'. Line 21, position 75.Error reading source feed.FeedJumblerhttp://thebards.net/mp3.abrobdingnagianminute.xml2009-04-09T22:26:41Z2009-04-09T22:26:41Z2009-04-09T22:26:41ZError reading source feed http://thebards.net/mp3.abrobdingnagianminute.xml: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.Error reading source feed http://thebards.net/mp3.abrobdingnagianminute.xml: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.Skepticality #099 - Confessions of an Alien Hunter - Interview: Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer - SETIN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=452118#2009-04-07T00:00:00Z2009-04-07T00:00:00Z2009-04-07T00:00:00ZWhy do we think aliens are out there?ÂIs Earth really being visited?ÂWillÂaliens really be short, gray, and hairless?ÂWhat happens if we pick up aÂsignal from another world?Â
These are just a few of the questions thisÂweek's guest tacklesÂregularly, in his role as the senior astronomer for the SETI (SearchÂfor Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute.
Dr. Seth Shostak talks with Swoopy about the ongoing search for life in theÂuniverse, as chronicled in his new book Confessions of an Alien Hunter: AÂScientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.Why do we think aliens are out there?ÂIs Earth really being visited?ÂWillÂaliens really be short, gray, and hairless?ÂWhat happens if we pick up aÂsignal from another world?Â
These are just a few of the questions thisÂweek's guest tacklesÂregularly, in his role as the senior astronomer for the SETI (SearchÂfor Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute.
Dr. Seth Shostak talks with Swoopy about the ongoing search for life in theÂuniverse, as chronicled in his new book Confessions of an Alien Hunter: AÂScientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.The Signal, Season 5, Show 6, April 7th 2009N/Ahttp://signal.serenityfirefly.com/shownotes.php?e=50602009-04-06T20:00:00Z2009-04-06T20:00:00Z2009-04-06T20:00:00ZFeatures include: The Terraformers(Invasion of the Killer Squirrels), Trend Spotting: Serenity and the TV Show Movie, Interview with Bentley Ousley of Bellflower, Glorious Surprises, Serenity Speculation (The Last Days of Earth that Was), Music Section: Medley of music by Bentley OusleyFeatures include: The Terraformers(Invasion of the Killer Squirrels), Trend Spotting: Serenity and the TV Show Movie, Interview with Bentley Ousley of Bellflower, Glorious Surprises, Serenity Speculation (The Last Days of Earth that Was), Music Section: Medley of music by Bentley OusleyGuest Podcast: Nag 5N/Ahttp://river.serenityfirefly.com/page/new-feed2009-03-30T20:00:00Z2009-03-30T20:00:00Z2009-03-30T20:00:00ZWe've changed our RSS feed.We've changed our RSS feed.Skepticality #098 - What Do I Do Next? Interview: Daniel Loxton, editor of Junior SkepticN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=447088#2009-03-24T00:03:00Z2009-03-24T00:03:00Z2009-03-24T00:03:00ZIn 2007, Junior Skeptic Editor Daniel Loxton called for renewed focus on classical skeptical activism in an essay entitled "Where Do We Go From Here?" Released simultaneously as a PDF from Skeptic.com and as an audio essay on Skepticality, this article drew tremendous positive response.
But many listeners wanted to know, whatâs the next step? How does one become a skeptical activist? This week, Skepticality and Skeptic.com are pleased to release the follow-up project, "What Do I Do Next?: Leading Skeptics Discuss 105 Practical Ways to Promote Science and Advance Skepticism."
Daniel Loxton returns to tell Swoopy how a panel of 13 skeptics contributed almost 30,000 words of impassioned, in-depth commentary to this groundbreaking document â and how skeptics like you will take it to the next level.In 2007, Junior Skeptic Editor Daniel Loxton called for renewed focus on classical skeptical activism in an essay entitled "Where Do We Go From Here?" Released simultaneously as a PDF from Skeptic.com and as an audio essay on Skepticality, this article drew tremendous positive response.
But many listeners wanted to know, whatâs the next step? How does one become a skeptical activist? This week, Skepticality and Skeptic.com are pleased to release the follow-up project, "What Do I Do Next?: Leading Skeptics Discuss 105 Practical Ways to Promote Science and Advance Skepticism."
Daniel Loxton returns to tell Swoopy how a panel of 13 skeptics contributed almost 30,000 words of impassioned, in-depth commentary to this groundbreaking document â and how skeptics like you will take it to the next level.The Signal, Season 5, Show 5, March 24th 2009N/Ahttp://signal.serenityfirefly.com/shownotes.php?e=50502009-03-23T20:00:00Z2009-03-23T20:00:00Z2009-03-23T20:00:00ZFeatures include: Editorial (Jayne's Hat); Broadwaves (Neverwhere); They've All Got Stories (Zoe); What's in a Signal (The Tale of the 'Verse); The Terraformers (Terror of the Bug-Eyed Monster); Music Section (Of Mercy)Features include: Editorial (Jayne's Hat); Broadwaves (Neverwhere); They've All Got Stories (Zoe); What's in a Signal (The Tale of the 'Verse); The Terraformers (Terror of the Bug-Eyed Monster); Music Section (Of Mercy)Skepticality #097 - Atlanta Skepticamp RecapN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=444480#2009-03-17T00:00:00Z2009-03-17T00:00:00Z2009-03-17T00:00:00ZThis week's SkepticalityÂhits the highlights and plays excerptsÂfrom Atlanta
Skepticamp. Topics from the two day "un-conference" included:Âraising children to be critical thinkers; homeopathy; the question of whatÂorganic food labels really mean; and (in discussion with theÂhosts of the American Freethought podcast) the role of new media in promoting the growth of the skeptical community.
Also, Derek & Swoopy check the Skeptic events calendar to keep listeners updated on upcoming Skepticamps and other events for skeptics around the world.
This week's SkepticalityÂhits the highlights and plays excerptsÂfrom Atlanta
Skepticamp. Topics from the two day "un-conference" included:Âraising children to be critical thinkers; homeopathy; the question of whatÂorganic food labels really mean; and (in discussion with theÂhosts of the American Freethought podcast) the role of new media in promoting the growth of the skeptical community.
Also, Derek & Swoopy check the Skeptic events calendar to keep listeners updated on upcoming Skepticamps and other events for skeptics around the world.
The Signal, Season 5, Show 4, March 10th 2009N/Ahttp://signal.serenityfirefly.com/shownotes.php?e=50402009-03-09T20:00:00Z2009-03-09T20:00:00Z2009-03-09T20:00:00ZFeatures Include: Interview with Sonny Rhodes, Feature: Feminism in Firefly, Feature: The Search for Serenity, Review: Here Be Dragons, Music Section: Can't Dance Boogie by Sonny RhodesFeatures Include: Interview with Sonny Rhodes, Feature: Feminism in Firefly, Feature: The Search for Serenity, Review: Here Be Dragons, Music Section: Can't Dance Boogie by Sonny RhodesThe Signal, Season 5, Show 3, February 24th 2009N/Ahttp://signal.serenityfirefly.com/shownotes.php?e=50302009-02-23T19:00:00Z2009-02-23T19:00:00Z2009-02-23T19:00:00ZFeatures Include: Interview with Bellflower creators MJ and Bentley; BluRay Review, Music Section (Bellflower Medley; They've All Got Stories (Kaylee); Dollhouse Screener PreviewFeatures Include: Interview with Bellflower creators MJ and Bentley; BluRay Review, Music Section (Bellflower Medley; They've All Got Stories (Kaylee); Dollhouse Screener PreviewSkepticality #096 - Fossil Thursday! -Interview: Dr. John M. Harris, curator Page Museum, La Brea Tar PitsN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=435223#2009-02-19T00:00:00Z2009-02-19T00:00:00Z2009-02-19T00:00:00ZOn a special Thursday edition of Skepticality, Swoopy talks with Dr. John M. Harris, curator of the George C. Page Museum at Rancho La Brea. Yesterday, it was announced that a new excavation near La Brea has unearthed the largest known cache of fossils from the last ice age including an eighty percent in-tact mammoth, named Zed.On a special Thursday edition of Skepticality, Swoopy talks with Dr. John M. Harris, curator of the George C. Page Museum at Rancho La Brea. Yesterday, it was announced that a new excavation near La Brea has unearthed the largest known cache of fossils from the last ice age including an eighty percent in-tact mammoth, named Zed.The Signal, Season 5, Show 2, February 10th 2009N/Ahttp://signal.serenityfirefly.com/shownotes.php?e=50202009-02-09T19:00:00Z2009-02-09T19:00:00Z2009-02-09T19:00:00ZFeatures include: Article: The More Things Change; What's In A Signal: Badger's World; They've All Got Stories (Shepherd Book); The Terraformers (Aliens);The Map of The Verse Review; Music Section (Ode To Vera by The Firefly Music Project/Terrifying Space Monkeys)Features include: Article: The More Things Change; What's In A Signal: Badger's World; They've All Got Stories (Shepherd Book); The Terraformers (Aliens);The Map of The Verse Review; Music Section (Ode To Vera by The Firefly Music Project/Terrifying Space Monkeys)Skepticality #095 - The Radford Files -Interview: Benjamin RadfordN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=429664#2009-02-03T00:00:00Z2009-02-03T00:00:00Z2009-02-03T00:00:00ZThis week on Skepticality we check in with author and paranormal investigator Benjamin Radford.ÂA regular contributor to LiveScience.comÂand Managing Editor for Skeptical Inquirer magazine, Ben talks with Derek &ÂSwoopy about his recently completed fourth book and his investigations intoÂweirdÂparanormalÂmysteries â including UFO sightings in New Jersey, the haunted hotel where President ObamaÂstayed prior to his inauguration, and the claims ofÂpolice department psychics.This week on Skepticality we check in with author and paranormal investigator Benjamin Radford.ÂA regular contributor to LiveScience.comÂand Managing Editor for Skeptical Inquirer magazine, Ben talks with Derek &ÂSwoopy about his recently completed fourth book and his investigations intoÂweirdÂparanormalÂmysteries â including UFO sightings in New Jersey, the haunted hotel where President ObamaÂstayed prior to his inauguration, and the claims ofÂpolice department psychics.The Signal, Season 5, Show 1, January 27th 2009N/Ahttp://signal.serenityfirefly.com/shownotes.php?e=50102009-01-26T19:00:00Z2009-01-26T19:00:00Z2009-01-26T19:00:00ZFeatures include: Thousand Words: review of Jason Palmer's Limited Edition Serenity Portrait Set; Editorial: How Did I Fall in Love with a Ship?; Broadwaves: Secret Army; Music Section: Apprentice by Vixy & TonyFeatures include: Thousand Words: review of Jason Palmer's Limited Edition Serenity Portrait Set; Editorial: How Did I Fall in Love with a Ship?; Broadwaves: Secret Army; Music Section: Apprentice by Vixy & TonySkepticality #094 - International Year of Astronomy! - Interview: Dr. Pamela GayN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=424590#2009-01-20T00:00:00Z2009-01-20T00:00:00Z2009-01-20T00:00:00ZThe United Nations has declared 2009 the "International Year of Astronomy."ÂCoinciding with bothÂGalileo Galilei'sÂcelestialÂdiscoveries inÂ1609Âand the publication of Johannes Kepler'sÂAstronomiaÂNovaÂ(which described the fundamental laws of planetaryÂmotion), the International Year of Astronomy celebrates 400 years ofÂdiscovery and exploration of our elegant universe. It is an unprecedentedÂopportunity to showcase some amazing science â and to inspire cosmic wonder.
On this episode of Skepticality, Derek & Swoopy talk with astronomer,Âeducator, and podcaster Dr. Pamela Gay about the many exciting global eventsÂpeople can enjoy during the International Year ofÂAstronomy. She also shares her thoughts about the changing face of NASA, and about some thrillingÂrecent astronomical discoveries.The United Nations has declared 2009 the "International Year of Astronomy."ÂCoinciding with bothÂGalileo Galilei'sÂcelestialÂdiscoveries inÂ1609Âand the publication of Johannes Kepler'sÂAstronomiaÂNovaÂ(which described the fundamental laws of planetaryÂmotion), the International Year of Astronomy celebrates 400 years ofÂdiscovery and exploration of our elegant universe. It is an unprecedentedÂopportunity to showcase some amazing science â and to inspire cosmic wonder.
On this episode of Skepticality, Derek & Swoopy talk with astronomer,Âeducator, and podcaster Dr. Pamela Gay about the many exciting global eventsÂpeople can enjoy during the International Year ofÂAstronomy. She also shares her thoughts about the changing face of NASA, and about some thrillingÂrecent astronomical discoveries.Skepticality #093 - Tales of the Investigative Atheist - Inside The Discovery Institute, Interview: Maria MaltsevaN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=419861#2009-01-06T01:35:00Z2009-01-06T01:35:00Z2009-01-06T01:35:00ZOn a recent episode ofÂSkepticality, guests Kate Holden and Tiana Dietz proposed their joint project, "Visit Discovery," which encourages people to visit Seattle's Intelligent Design think tank The Discovery Institute. Is there hope of fostering better dialog between advocates of science and proponents of Intelligent Design?
This week's guest, Maria Maltseva, a Seattle skeptic and practicing attorney, talks with Derek & Swoopy about her ownÂrecent visits to The Discovery Institute, where her talks with Institute insiders yielded a wealth of interesting information.
On a recent episode ofÂSkepticality, guests Kate Holden and Tiana Dietz proposed their joint project, "Visit Discovery," which encourages people to visit Seattle's Intelligent Design think tank The Discovery Institute. Is there hope of fostering better dialog between advocates of science and proponents of Intelligent Design?
This week's guest, Maria Maltseva, a Seattle skeptic and practicing attorney, talks with Derek & Swoopy about her ownÂrecent visits to The Discovery Institute, where her talks with Institute insiders yielded a wealth of interesting information.
Skepticality #092 - Numb3rs - Cheryl Heuton and Nicolas Falacci creators of Num3rsN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=413635#2008-12-16T17:43:00Z2008-12-16T17:43:00Z2008-12-16T17:43:00ZRarely is mathematics a major plot component on AmericanÂtelevision.ÂThe exception, of course, is the current hit prime time CBSÂtelevision drama Numb3rs.Â
"We all use math every day: to predict weather, to tell time, to handleÂmoney.ÂMath is more than formulas and equations: itâs logic. Itâs rationality. Itâs using your mind to solve the biggest mysteries we know."
So begins every episode â astonishingly â ofÂone of the consistently highest rated programs in its time slot.ÂNow in its fifth season,ÂNumb3rsÂhas helped pave the way for a whole new generation of science-basedÂprogramming on American television.
This week Swoopy talks with Cheryl Heuton and NicolasÂFalacci (the creators and Executive Producers of Numb3rs) about the challengesÂof creating a fictional TV drama chock full of real science andÂmathematics.Rarely is mathematics a major plot component on AmericanÂtelevision.ÂThe exception, of course, is the current hit prime time CBSÂtelevision drama Numb3rs.Â
"We all use math every day: to predict weather, to tell time, to handleÂmoney.ÂMath is more than formulas and equations: itâs logic. Itâs rationality. Itâs using your mind to solve the biggest mysteries we know."
So begins every episode â astonishingly â ofÂone of the consistently highest rated programs in its time slot.ÂNow in its fifth season,ÂNumb3rsÂhas helped pave the way for a whole new generation of science-basedÂprogramming on American television.
This week Swoopy talks with Cheryl Heuton and NicolasÂFalacci (the creators and Executive Producers of Numb3rs) about the challengesÂof creating a fictional TV drama chock full of real science andÂmathematics.Skepticality #091 - Skeptics Undercover - Kate Holden and Tiana Dietz visted The Discovery Institute (and so should you)!N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=409227#2008-12-02T03:00:00Z2008-12-02T03:00:00Z2008-12-02T03:00:00ZOver the past several episodes, Skepticality has endeavored to showcase an eclecticÂrange of skeptical activism. Our recent guests haveÂoverwhelmingly agreed that everyone has something to offer â and that "activism"Âcomes in many flavors.ÂÂ
This week, Derek & Swoopy talk with bloggers Kate Holden andÂTiana Dietz, who recently had an unorthodox adventure at theÂwell-knownÂIntelligent Design think tank The Discovery Institute.ÂTheseÂunapologeticÂrabble-rousersÂdiscuss the controversialÂtactics that took themÂwhere few skeptics have gone before.Over the past several episodes, Skepticality has endeavored to showcase an eclecticÂrange of skeptical activism. Our recent guests haveÂoverwhelmingly agreed that everyone has something to offer â and that "activism"Âcomes in many flavors.ÂÂ
This week, Derek & Swoopy talk with bloggers Kate Holden andÂTiana Dietz, who recently had an unorthodox adventure at theÂwell-knownÂIntelligent Design think tank The Discovery Institute.ÂTheseÂunapologeticÂrabble-rousersÂdiscuss the controversialÂtactics that took themÂwhere few skeptics have gone before.Skepticality #090 - This One Time at Skepticamp... - Reed Esau on Skepticamp, Tim Farley on helping StopSylvia.comN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=404622#2008-11-18T09:14:00Z2008-11-18T09:14:00Z2008-11-18T09:14:00ZWhat can regular skeptics actually do to enhance the appreciation of science and skeptical inquiry?
This question has been an ongoing theme for Skepticality, and this week's guest has one answer to propose. In his audioÂessay, "Raising Our Game: The Rationale to Embrace Skepticamp," software architectÂReedÂEsau argues that "Skepticamps"Â(self-organizing peer conferences of intimate scale) can harness the potential of the "long tail" of the skeptical movement â offering a voice to all of us who have passion and expertise to share but who cannot take on the role of a "professional" skeptic.Â
These meetings are anÂexperiment in the structure of a movement, and they are capturing the imagination of many new skeptics. What are the true implications for skeptical organizing? Is the advent of socialÂnetworking technologies really the moment when everything changed?
Also Tim Farley of Whatstheharm.net talks with Swoopy about an effort to help out a fellow Skeptical activist in need.What can regular skeptics actually do to enhance the appreciation of science and skeptical inquiry?
This question has been an ongoing theme for Skepticality, and this week's guest has one answer to propose. In his audioÂessay, "Raising Our Game: The Rationale to Embrace Skepticamp," software architectÂReedÂEsau argues that "Skepticamps"Â(self-organizing peer conferences of intimate scale) can harness the potential of the "long tail" of the skeptical movement â offering a voice to all of us who have passion and expertise to share but who cannot take on the role of a "professional" skeptic.Â
These meetings are anÂexperiment in the structure of a movement, and they are capturing the imagination of many new skeptics. What are the true implications for skeptical organizing? Is the advent of socialÂnetworking technologies really the moment when everything changed?
Also Tim Farley of Whatstheharm.net talks with Swoopy about an effort to help out a fellow Skeptical activist in need.Skepticality #089 - Secular Values Voter! - Lori Lipman Brown at Skeptrack 2008N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=399868#2008-11-04T17:18:00Z2008-11-04T17:18:00Z2008-11-04T17:18:00ZThis Tuesday, November 4th, Americans head to the polls. But despite the outcome, the question remains: under the new administration, can nontheists, science advocates, and criticalÂthinkers expect better representation in government?
In recognition of Election Day 2008, Skepticality is pleased to present a talk by Lori LipmanÂBrown of the Secular Coalition for America (the only Washington, DC lobbyistsÂworking on behalf of skeptics, rationalists and nontheists), entitledÂPastafarian, Zoroastrian, Atheist â Can't We All Just Get Along? This Tuesday, November 4th, Americans head to the polls. But despite the outcome, the question remains: under the new administration, can nontheists, science advocates, and criticalÂthinkers expect better representation in government?
In recognition of Election Day 2008, Skepticality is pleased to present a talk by Lori LipmanÂBrown of the Secular Coalition for America (the only Washington, DC lobbyistsÂworking on behalf of skeptics, rationalists and nontheists), entitledÂPastafarian, Zoroastrian, Atheist â Can't We All Just Get Along? Skepticality #088 - From Ghost Hunters to The Mentalist, a Skeptic's look at Fall TVN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=395111#2008-10-21T11:50:00Z2008-10-21T11:50:00Z2008-10-21T11:50:00ZOn this week's episode ofÂSkepticality,ÂDerek & Swoopy exploreÂthe good, the bad, and the scary amongÂtelevision's current crop of offerings â from "Psychic Kids" to "The Mentalist." Â
Also, in a lead up to her favorite holiday,ÂSwoopy ponders the pros and cons of being a skeptic on Halloweenâ. On this week's episode ofÂSkepticality,ÂDerek & Swoopy exploreÂthe good, the bad, and the scary amongÂtelevision's current crop of offerings â from "Psychic Kids" to "The Mentalist." Â
Also, in a lead up to her favorite holiday,ÂSwoopy ponders the pros and cons of being a skeptic on Halloweenâ. Skepticality #087 - A Skeptic for Congress? - Interview: Dr. Hal BidlackN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=388844#2008-10-07T18:20:00Z2008-10-07T18:20:00Z2008-10-07T18:20:00ZWith less than thirty days left until (U.S.) Election Day 2008, SkepticalityÂchecks in with noted skeptic Lt. Colonel Hal Bidlack (U.S. Air Force, Retired) â theÂDemocratic Party'sÂ5th Congressional DistrictÂcandidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Swoopy talks with Hal about the challenging and expensive process of seekingÂpublic office in the United States, and how the recent upset of financialÂmarkets is shaping this election season. Hal also explains how his study of the U.S.ÂConstitution and experience as the nation's premier Alexander Hamilton scholar lendsÂvaluable insight even in 2008. With less than thirty days left until (U.S.) Election Day 2008, SkepticalityÂchecks in with noted skeptic Lt. Colonel Hal Bidlack (U.S. Air Force, Retired) â theÂDemocratic Party'sÂ5th Congressional DistrictÂcandidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Swoopy talks with Hal about the challenging and expensive process of seekingÂpublic office in the United States, and how the recent upset of financialÂmarkets is shaping this election season. Hal also explains how his study of the U.S.ÂConstitution and experience as the nation's premier Alexander Hamilton scholar lendsÂvaluable insight even in 2008. Skepticality #086 - Where Do We Go From Here? - Daniel Loxton & Skeptrack Panel DiscussionN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=383827#2008-09-23T11:52:00Z2008-09-23T11:52:00Z2008-09-23T11:52:00ZThis week, Skepticality rounds out its Dragon*Con coverage withÂthe Skeptrack panel inspired byÂJunior Skeptic EditorÂDaniel Loxton'sÂop-ed essay, "Where Do We Go From Here?"Â
Daniel also joins Swoopy to share his thoughts upon hearing the panel discussion, and about skeptical trends.
Panelists for this conversation about the future of skeptical activism include theÂJREF's James Randi and Jeff Wagg, Skeptical musician George Hrab, The Secular Coalition for America's Lori Lipman Brown , Center forÂInquiry's D.J. Grothe and Benjamin Radford, Australian skeptic Dr. KarenÂStollznow â and by popular demand, new JREF president Dr. Phil Plait.This week, Skepticality rounds out its Dragon*Con coverage withÂthe Skeptrack panel inspired byÂJunior Skeptic EditorÂDaniel Loxton'sÂop-ed essay, "Where Do We Go From Here?"Â
Daniel also joins Swoopy to share his thoughts upon hearing the panel discussion, and about skeptical trends.
Panelists for this conversation about the future of skeptical activism include theÂJREF's James Randi and Jeff Wagg, Skeptical musician George Hrab, The Secular Coalition for America's Lori Lipman Brown , Center forÂInquiry's D.J. Grothe and Benjamin Radford, Australian skeptic Dr. KarenÂStollznow â and by popular demand, new JREF president Dr. Phil Plait.Skepticality #085 - Why Magic is Important - Panel Discussion with James Randi and D.J. GrotheN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=376347#2008-09-09T18:38:00Z2008-09-09T18:38:00Z2008-09-09T18:38:00ZThe hosts of Skepticality are recovering from their spectacularlyÂsuccessful "Skeptrack" events at Dragon*Con 2008: four days of livelyÂdiscussion featuring guests from some of the most prominent skepticalÂorganizations around the world. Included were James Randi and Dr. Phil PlaitÂfrom the JREF, Dr. Michael Shermer of the Skeptics Society, BenjaminÂRadford and D.J. Grothe from the Center for Inquiry, and Richard Saunders andÂcrew from the Australian Skepticsâto name only a few.
For those who participated in this groundbreaking weekend, we look forwardÂto hearing your stories. For those who could not attend,ÂSkepticalityÂbrings you the first of several recordings from last week's panelÂdiscussions, beginning with James Randi and D.J. Grothe discussing "Why MagicÂis Important to Skepticism." This in-depth discussion of the entwined histories of magic andÂskepticism reveals how creating illusions can illuminate the truth. The hosts of Skepticality are recovering from their spectacularlyÂsuccessful "Skeptrack" events at Dragon*Con 2008: four days of livelyÂdiscussion featuring guests from some of the most prominent skepticalÂorganizations around the world. Included were James Randi and Dr. Phil PlaitÂfrom the JREF, Dr. Michael Shermer of the Skeptics Society, BenjaminÂRadford and D.J. Grothe from the Center for Inquiry, and Richard Saunders andÂcrew from the Australian Skepticsâto name only a few.
For those who participated in this groundbreaking weekend, we look forwardÂto hearing your stories. For those who could not attend,ÂSkepticalityÂbrings you the first of several recordings from last week's panelÂdiscussions, beginning with James Randi and D.J. Grothe discussing "Why MagicÂis Important to Skepticism." This in-depth discussion of the entwined histories of magic andÂskepticism reveals how creating illusions can illuminate the truth. Skepticality #084 - What's The Harm? - Interview: Tim FarleyN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=372213#2008-08-26T23:55:00Z2008-08-26T23:55:00Z2008-08-26T23:55:00ZMisinformation is everywhere, but nowhere more prolific than on the internet. A Google search for "homeopathy" or "UFO" returns a landslide list ofÂmystery-mongering websites. Yes, there are a few skeptical web resources too âÂbut a non-skeptic can be easily misled online.
On this episode,ÂDerek & Swoopy talk with Tim Farley, aÂskeptic applying his 20-plus years ofÂsoftware development experience to the creation of advanced tools and techniques for fighting the battle against misinformation on the World WideÂWeb.Â
Tim's popular websites include the Skeptical Software Tools blogÂ"Skeptools" (which uses Web 2.0 techniques to aid the spread of criticalÂthinking information online), and WhatsTheHarm.net, which has collected theÂstories of over 225,000 people who have been injured or killed as a resultÂof supernatural andÂpseudoscientificÂpractices from alternative medicine to hypnosis to faith healing. Misinformation is everywhere, but nowhere more prolific than on the internet. A Google search for "homeopathy" or "UFO" returns a landslide list ofÂmystery-mongering websites. Yes, there are a few skeptical web resources too âÂbut a non-skeptic can be easily misled online.
On this episode,ÂDerek & Swoopy talk with Tim Farley, aÂskeptic applying his 20-plus years ofÂsoftware development experience to the creation of advanced tools and techniques for fighting the battle against misinformation on the World WideÂWeb.Â
Tim's popular websites include the Skeptical Software Tools blogÂ"Skeptools" (which uses Web 2.0 techniques to aid the spread of criticalÂthinking information online), and WhatsTheHarm.net, which has collected theÂstories of over 225,000 people who have been injured or killed as a resultÂof supernatural andÂpseudoscientificÂpractices from alternative medicine to hypnosis to faith healing. Skepticality #083 - Watch this Space - Interview: Dr. Phil Plait, The Bad AstronomerN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=368130#2008-08-12T23:37:00Z2008-08-12T23:37:00Z2008-08-12T23:37:00ZLong-time listeners may recall thatÂSkepticality's very firstÂinterview guest was Bad Astronomy author and popular science bloggerÂDr. Phil Plait.Â
This past week the James Randi EducationalÂFoundation (one of the leading organizations to promote critical thinkingÂand examination of pseudoscience) announced that The Bad Astronomer himself will be the newÂJREFÂPresident.
Now, Dr. Plait returns to SkepticalityÂto tell Derek & SwoopyÂnot only aboutÂinteresting advances in privately-funded space travel and theÂfuture of NASA under a new presidential administration, but also aboutÂexciting developments in his own career â including his new role at the JREF,Âchanges for Bad Astronomy, and Phil's impending trips to the Galapagos andÂDragon*Con 2008.Long-time listeners may recall thatÂSkepticality's very firstÂinterview guest was Bad Astronomy author and popular science bloggerÂDr. Phil Plait.Â
This past week the James Randi EducationalÂFoundation (one of the leading organizations to promote critical thinkingÂand examination of pseudoscience) announced that The Bad Astronomer himself will be the newÂJREFÂPresident.
Now, Dr. Plait returns to SkepticalityÂto tell Derek & SwoopyÂnot only aboutÂinteresting advances in privately-funded space travel and theÂfuture of NASA under a new presidential administration, but also aboutÂexciting developments in his own career â including his new role at the JREF,Âchanges for Bad Astronomy, and Phil's impending trips to the Galapagos andÂDragon*Con 2008.Skepticality #082 - Rationalist Rap - Interview: Greydon SquareN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=363706#2008-07-29T23:07:00Z2008-07-29T23:07:00Z2008-07-29T23:07:00ZThe mainstream rap and hip hop communities are known not only for a way with words and penchant for controversy, but also for occasional drama. Rapper Greydon Square is no exception.Â
On this week's episode of Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy hang loose with Greydon and talk about his musical influences, being embraced by the atheist community â and why this Compton native (raised as a legal orphan by the Department of Children & Family Services of California) refuses to be a product of the system. The mainstream rap and hip hop communities are known not only for a way with words and penchant for controversy, but also for occasional drama. Rapper Greydon Square is no exception.Â
On this week's episode of Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy hang loose with Greydon and talk about his musical influences, being embraced by the atheist community â and why this Compton native (raised as a legal orphan by the Department of Children & Family Services of California) refuses to be a product of the system. Skepticality #081 - Alpha Kids - Interviews: Banachek, Mel Lipman & Lori Lipman BrownN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=359226#2008-07-15T19:29:00Z2008-07-15T19:29:00Z2008-07-15T19:29:00ZContinuing from last week's interviews recorded at the "Amazing Meeting 6" conference, Derek & Swoopy talk with secular lobbyist Lori Lipman Brown and her father Mel Lipman (both secular humanists with backgrounds in law and government).Â
They also speak with mentalist Banachek, who has been responsible for putting more magic and mentalism on American television than any other magic consultant in the world.
While the paths of these skeptics seem widely divergent, Derek & Swoopy learn that their common decision to further skepticism within their chosen professions illuminates many similar truthsâContinuing from last week's interviews recorded at the "Amazing Meeting 6" conference, Derek & Swoopy talk with secular lobbyist Lori Lipman Brown and her father Mel Lipman (both secular humanists with backgrounds in law and government).Â
They also speak with mentalist Banachek, who has been responsible for putting more magic and mentalism on American television than any other magic consultant in the world.
While the paths of these skeptics seem widely divergent, Derek & Swoopy learn that their common decision to further skepticism within their chosen professions illuminates many similar truthsâSkepticality #080 - Skeptic Rock Stars at TAM - Interviews: Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Mythbuster Adam Savage,N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=354820#2008-07-01T16:50:00Z2008-07-01T16:50:00Z2008-07-01T16:50:00ZThis week on Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy return from the desert with highlights from "The Amazing Meeting 6" conference in Las Vegas (hosted by the James Randi Educational Foundation).
Joining them are two skeptics who are changing the face of popular science: astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, and MythBuster Adam Savage.
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The incomparable Neil deGrasse Tyson (Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, current host of Nova Science Now, and the only astrophysicist to be named one of PeopleÂmagazine's "Sexiest Men Alive") talks with Swoopy about getting the United States back on track as science innovators. (He also sets the record straight about Pluto.) and in his third appearance on Skepticality, Adam discusses his evolution from artist and model maker to skeptic and television scientistâas well as thoughts about his life after MythBusters.ÂThis week on Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy return from the desert with highlights from "The Amazing Meeting 6" conference in Las Vegas (hosted by the James Randi Educational Foundation).
Joining them are two skeptics who are changing the face of popular science: astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, and MythBuster Adam Savage.
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The incomparable Neil deGrasse Tyson (Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, current host of Nova Science Now, and the only astrophysicist to be named one of PeopleÂmagazine's "Sexiest Men Alive") talks with Swoopy about getting the United States back on track as science innovators. (He also sets the record straight about Pluto.) and in his third appearance on Skepticality, Adam discusses his evolution from artist and model maker to skeptic and television scientistâas well as thoughts about his life after MythBusters.ÂSkepticality #079 - The Doctor is In! - Interview: Dr. Harriet Hall, the SkepDocN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=348376#2008-06-10T18:13:00Z2008-06-10T18:13:00Z2008-06-10T18:13:00ZThis week on Skepticality, Swoopy talks with Skeptic magazine's resident expert critic of alternative medicine, "SkepDoc"ÂDr. Harriet Hall. Dr. Hall talks about about her recent memoir Women Aren'tÂSupposed to Fly, which details her life as a family practice specialist,Âflight surgeon, pilot, and career Air Force officer. (She retiredÂin 1989 as a full Colonel.)
Dr. Hall also discusses her recent regular contributions to Skeptic magazine and "The Science-Based Medicine" blog, which is quickly becoming anÂinvaluable source for in-depth, quality articles investigatingÂquestionable medical practices (not only in alternative medicine but withinÂconventional medicine as well), illuminating the mysteries of medical scienceâandÂeven insight into how doctors think. This week on Skepticality, Swoopy talks with Skeptic magazine's resident expert critic of alternative medicine, "SkepDoc"ÂDr. Harriet Hall. Dr. Hall talks about about her recent memoir Women Aren'tÂSupposed to Fly, which details her life as a family practice specialist,Âflight surgeon, pilot, and career Air Force officer. (She retiredÂin 1989 as a full Colonel.)
Dr. Hall also discusses her recent regular contributions to Skeptic magazine and "The Science-Based Medicine" blog, which is quickly becoming anÂinvaluable source for in-depth, quality articles investigatingÂquestionable medical practices (not only in alternative medicine but withinÂconventional medicine as well), illuminating the mysteries of medical scienceâandÂeven insight into how doctors think. Skepticality #078 - What the Fossils Say, and Why it Matters - Interview: Dr. Donald R. ProtheroN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=343852#2008-05-27T23:01:00Z2008-05-27T23:01:00Z2008-05-27T23:01:00ZJust this week, the discovery of the 300-million year old Gerobatrachus hottoni ("Hotton's elder frog") confirmed the previously contentious inference that modern frogs and salamanders evolved from one group of ancient primitive amphibians. The dispute arose because of a lack of transitional forms; but, like so many "missing links," this newly discovered fossil sealed the gap.
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The fossil record is one of the strongest lines of evidence for evolution, yet it continues to come under attack by present-day creationists and advocates of Intelligent Design. This week on Skepticality, Swoopy talks with eminentÂpaleontologistÂand professor of geology Donald R. Prothero about his bestselling Evolution: What the Fossils Say and Why it Matters. This comprehensive book exploresÂnot only the rich mosaic of fossil discoveries and transitional forms, but also the very nature of scienceâand the "monkey business of creationism."Just this week, the discovery of the 300-million year old Gerobatrachus hottoni ("Hotton's elder frog") confirmed the previously contentious inference that modern frogs and salamanders evolved from one group of ancient primitive amphibians. The dispute arose because of a lack of transitional forms; but, like so many "missing links," this newly discovered fossil sealed the gap.
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The fossil record is one of the strongest lines of evidence for evolution, yet it continues to come under attack by present-day creationists and advocates of Intelligent Design. This week on Skepticality, Swoopy talks with eminentÂpaleontologistÂand professor of geology Donald R. Prothero about his bestselling Evolution: What the Fossils Say and Why it Matters. This comprehensive book exploresÂnot only the rich mosaic of fossil discoveries and transitional forms, but also the very nature of scienceâand the "monkey business of creationism."Skepticality #077 - Don't Be Such a Scientist! - Interview: Dr. Randy OlsonN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=339049#2008-05-13T19:37:00Z2008-05-13T19:37:00Z2008-05-13T19:37:00ZOver the past several episodes, Skepticality has interviewed some of theÂnotable scientists featured in the new pro-Intelligent Design documentaryÂExpelled: No Intelligence Allowed. This week, the last word on theÂcontroversy goes to Dr. Randy Olson, theÂbiologist-turned-filmmaker whose 2006 documentary Flock of Dodos: TheÂEvolution â Intelligent Design CircusÂexamined the communication breakdownÂbetween the science community and the rest of the world on the subject of evolution. Â
Dr. Olson strives to improve the reputation ofÂscience in the court of public opinion, where the Religious Right and Intelligent Design movements continue to wedge their way in by "teachingÂthe controversy."ÂÂOn his "Shifting Baselines" blog, Dr. Olson was one ofÂthe first scientists to express concern that the well-fundedÂExpelledÂwas likely to succeed in selling its message to a tremendous number of people. The "dodos" of theÂblogosphere responded with incredulity.ÂÂ
At the request of many skepticalityÂlisteners, we're pleased to feature this week's interview with Dr. Olson about his controversial opinions â andÂabout his new film,ÂSizzle: A Global Warming Comedy. Over the past several episodes, Skepticality has interviewed some of theÂnotable scientists featured in the new pro-Intelligent Design documentaryÂExpelled: No Intelligence Allowed. This week, the last word on theÂcontroversy goes to Dr. Randy Olson, theÂbiologist-turned-filmmaker whose 2006 documentary Flock of Dodos: TheÂEvolution â Intelligent Design CircusÂexamined the communication breakdownÂbetween the science community and the rest of the world on the subject of evolution. Â
Dr. Olson strives to improve the reputation ofÂscience in the court of public opinion, where the Religious Right and Intelligent Design movements continue to wedge their way in by "teachingÂthe controversy."ÂÂOn his "Shifting Baselines" blog, Dr. Olson was one ofÂthe first scientists to express concern that the well-fundedÂExpelledÂwas likely to succeed in selling its message to a tremendous number of people. The "dodos" of theÂblogosphere responded with incredulity.ÂÂ
At the request of many skepticalityÂlisteners, we're pleased to feature this week's interview with Dr. Olson about his controversial opinions â andÂabout his new film,ÂSizzle: A Global Warming Comedy. Skepticality #076 - Expelled: Exposed! - Interview: Dr. Eugenie Scott, PhDN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=334328#2008-04-29T00:15:00Z2008-04-29T00:15:00Z2008-04-29T00:15:00ZThe contentious pro-Intelligent Design film Expelled: NoÂIntelligence AllowedÂÂis now in its second week of wide release, and theÂcontroversy is far from over.Â
This week on Skepticality, Swoopy talks withÂDr. Eugenie Scott about her participation in Expelled, her thoughts onÂseeing the film â and the "Expelled: Exposed" website, created by the NationalÂCenter for Science Education (where Dr. Scott serves as the Executive Director).
Beyond the Expelled frenzy, Dr. Scott talks about her work with the NCSE,Âthe future of science education, and what the averageÂperson can do to improve the public perception and understanding of science.The contentious pro-Intelligent Design film Expelled: NoÂIntelligence AllowedÂÂis now in its second week of wide release, and theÂcontroversy is far from over.Â
This week on Skepticality, Swoopy talks withÂDr. Eugenie Scott about her participation in Expelled, her thoughts onÂseeing the film â and the "Expelled: Exposed" website, created by the NationalÂCenter for Science Education (where Dr. Scott serves as the Executive Director).
Beyond the Expelled frenzy, Dr. Scott talks about her work with the NCSE,Âthe future of science education, and what the averageÂperson can do to improve the public perception and understanding of science.Skepticality #075 - Words and Music - Interviews: Slau, author Scott SiglerN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=329068#2008-04-15T21:29:00Z2008-04-15T21:29:00Z2008-04-15T21:29:00ZThis week on SkepticalityÂwe talk to two good friends, both skeptics and podcasters making an impact in their areas of expertise.
Slavko Halatyn (known to his many fans as simply "Slau") has enjoyed a richÂcareer as both a music producer and award-winning recording artist. ÂDerek talks with Slau aboutÂhis work with other artists (like skeptical favoriteÂGeorge Hrab), being an early adopter of podsafe music â and the linksÂbetween his career, his world view, and his becoming legally blind at the age ofÂ21.
Author Scott Sigler sent a shot across the bow of mainstream publishingÂwhen, after first giving away his novel Ancestor for free as a PDF, the printedÂretail version then broke the Amazon.com top 10. As a result, Scott earnedÂhimself a seat at the table and a deal with Crown books. We talk to ScottÂabout his new novel Infected âÂreleased on April 1st and alreadyÂa bestseller.This week on SkepticalityÂwe talk to two good friends, both skeptics and podcasters making an impact in their areas of expertise.
Slavko Halatyn (known to his many fans as simply "Slau") has enjoyed a richÂcareer as both a music producer and award-winning recording artist. ÂDerek talks with Slau aboutÂhis work with other artists (like skeptical favoriteÂGeorge Hrab), being an early adopter of podsafe music â and the linksÂbetween his career, his world view, and his becoming legally blind at the age ofÂ21.
Author Scott Sigler sent a shot across the bow of mainstream publishingÂwhen, after first giving away his novel Ancestor for free as a PDF, the printedÂretail version then broke the Amazon.com top 10. As a result, Scott earnedÂhimself a seat at the table and a deal with Crown books. We talk to ScottÂabout his new novel Infected âÂreleased on April 1st and alreadyÂa bestseller.Skepticality #074 - No Intelligence Allowed! - Interviews: Professor Richard Dawkins and Dr. Michael ShermerN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=323914#2008-04-01T22:02:00Z2008-04-01T22:02:00Z2008-04-01T22:02:00ZIn the upcomingÂa pro-Intelligent Design documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (starring comedy actor Ben Stein), severalÂnotable scientists speak in support of science and evolution, including evolutionary biologist (and outspoken atheist) Richard Dawkins, science blogger PZ Meyers, and Skeptics Society founder Michael Shermer.
As Swoopy finds out this week when she talks with Dawkins and Shermer,ÂExpelled isÂnot the film these scientists agreed to be a part ofânor were their experiencesÂat advanced screenings what they expectedâ.In the upcomingÂa pro-Intelligent Design documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (starring comedy actor Ben Stein), severalÂnotable scientists speak in support of science and evolution, including evolutionary biologist (and outspoken atheist) Richard Dawkins, science blogger PZ Meyers, and Skeptics Society founder Michael Shermer.
As Swoopy finds out this week when she talks with Dawkins and Shermer,ÂExpelled isÂnot the film these scientists agreed to be a part ofânor were their experiencesÂat advanced screenings what they expectedâ.Skepticality #073 - Your Water on Drugs - Interview: Dr. Shane Snyder, PhDN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=318978#2008-03-18T18:14:00Z2008-03-18T18:14:00Z2008-03-18T18:14:00ZLast week, a widely circulated Associated Press story reported thatÂ"a vast array of pharmaceuticals â including antibiotics, anti-convulsants,Âmood stabilizers and sex hormones â have been found in he drinking waterÂsupplies of at least 41 million Americans."
Derek and Swoopy look beyond the headline hype in their interviewÂwith Dr. Shane Snyder, who published his first study on "Screening ofÂDrinking Water for Possible Endocrine Disrupting Compounds" over ten yearsÂago.Â
As a doctor of Environmental Toxicology and Zoology, Dr. Snyder hasÂdevoted most of his career to studying the evidence of chemical,Âenvironmental and pharmaceutical compounds in the water supplyâand whatÂharm, if any, it poses to the organisms that utilize it. Last week, a widely circulated Associated Press story reported thatÂ"a vast array of pharmaceuticals â including antibiotics, anti-convulsants,Âmood stabilizers and sex hormones â have been found in he drinking waterÂsupplies of at least 41 million Americans."
Derek and Swoopy look beyond the headline hype in their interviewÂwith Dr. Shane Snyder, who published his first study on "Screening ofÂDrinking Water for Possible Endocrine Disrupting Compounds" over ten yearsÂago.Â
As a doctor of Environmental Toxicology and Zoology, Dr. Snyder hasÂdevoted most of his career to studying the evidence of chemical,Âenvironmental and pharmaceutical compounds in the water supplyâand whatÂharm, if any, it poses to the organisms that utilize it. Skepticality #072 - Mystery Hunters - Interview: David Acer (Doubting Dave)N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=313887#2008-03-04T17:24:00Z2008-03-04T17:24:00Z2008-03-04T17:24:00ZCan a kids' science and critical thinking television program beÂboth entertaining and informative? The award-winning Mystery Hunters,Âbeginning its fourth season, is proving that it can. On this week'sÂSkepticality, Swoopy talks with David Acerâknown to fans of Mystery HuntersÂas "Doubting Dave," the skeptical scientist who helps the junior members ofÂhis team (Araya Mengesha and Christina Broccolini) investigate paranormal mysteries.
David is a close up magician, comedian, and actor and writer for children's educational programs includingÂPopular Mechanics for Kids and Prank Patrol. David shares his thoughts about how to make debunking myths entertaining, and explains why it'sÂdifficult to get quality kids' science programs on TV in today's climate.Can a kids' science and critical thinking television program beÂboth entertaining and informative? The award-winning Mystery Hunters,Âbeginning its fourth season, is proving that it can. On this week'sÂSkepticality, Swoopy talks with David Acerâknown to fans of Mystery HuntersÂas "Doubting Dave," the skeptical scientist who helps the junior members ofÂhis team (Araya Mengesha and Christina Broccolini) investigate paranormal mysteries.
David is a close up magician, comedian, and actor and writer for children's educational programs includingÂPopular Mechanics for Kids and Prank Patrol. David shares his thoughts about how to make debunking myths entertaining, and explains why it'sÂdifficult to get quality kids' science programs on TV in today's climate.Skepticality #071 - Dr. Karl Explains it All - Interview: Dr. Karl KruszelnickiN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=309222#2008-02-19T23:35:00Z2008-02-19T23:35:00Z2008-02-19T23:35:00ZThis week on Skepticality, science educator and skeptic Michael McRaeÂinterviews one of Australia's most recognizable scientists, Dr. KarlÂKruszelnicki, who is known to most Aussies simply as "Dr. Karl."
Dr. Karl is the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at the University of Sydney, as well as a proud recipient of the Ig Nobel prize. HeÂis also a popular science commentator on radio and television, and aÂbestselling author of 26 booksâincluding his most recent,ÂPlease Explain,Âwhich gives the facts on everything from why we yawn, to the history of nearÂdeath experiences.This week on Skepticality, science educator and skeptic Michael McRaeÂinterviews one of Australia's most recognizable scientists, Dr. KarlÂKruszelnicki, who is known to most Aussies simply as "Dr. Karl."
Dr. Karl is the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at the University of Sydney, as well as a proud recipient of the Ig Nobel prize. HeÂis also a popular science commentator on radio and television, and aÂbestselling author of 26 booksâincluding his most recent,ÂPlease Explain,Âwhich gives the facts on everything from why we yawn, to the history of nearÂdeath experiences.Skepticality #070 - Amazing Meeting 5.5 Wrap Up - Interviews: Michael A. Stackpole, Alison Smith, and Dr. Phil PlaitN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=304207#2008-02-05T19:22:00Z2008-02-05T19:22:00Z2008-02-05T19:22:00ZOn this week's Skepticality, Derek talks with Dr. Phil Plait (a.k.a. "The Bad Astronomer"), Alison Smith (founder of the Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society), and author Michael A. Stackpole (leader of the Arizona Skeptics) about the recent Amazing Meeting 5.5 conference on the topic of "Skepticism and Activism."
These distinguished guests also reveal details of their plans for 2008, and Phil sheds some light on possible impending "Death from the Skies", the subject of his soon-to-be-published second book.On this week's Skepticality, Derek talks with Dr. Phil Plait (a.k.a. "The Bad Astronomer"), Alison Smith (founder of the Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society), and author Michael A. Stackpole (leader of the Arizona Skeptics) about the recent Amazing Meeting 5.5 conference on the topic of "Skepticism and Activism."
These distinguished guests also reveal details of their plans for 2008, and Phil sheds some light on possible impending "Death from the Skies", the subject of his soon-to-be-published second book.Skepticality #069 - The Mind of the Market - Interview: Dr. Michael ShermerN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=299469#2008-01-22T23:04:00Z2008-01-22T23:04:00Z2008-01-22T23:04:00Z"Watch out for gorillas!"Â
"Don't trade with strangers."Â
"Buy this now!"Â
Our brains are constantly bombarded with messagesÂabout how to behave, what to buy, and whom to trust. How do we parse these messages, and how do our choices affect the worldÂeconomy? Â
This week on Skepticality, Derek & Swoopy discuss how economic andÂevolutionary theory speak the same language, and how our hardwired humanÂbiology affects modern economics, with Skeptic Society founder Dr. MichaelÂShermer author of The Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, CompetitiveÂHumans and Other Tales from Evolutionary Economics."Watch out for gorillas!"Â
"Don't trade with strangers."Â
"Buy this now!"Â
Our brains are constantly bombarded with messagesÂabout how to behave, what to buy, and whom to trust. How do we parse these messages, and how do our choices affect the worldÂeconomy? Â
This week on Skepticality, Derek & Swoopy discuss how economic andÂevolutionary theory speak the same language, and how our hardwired humanÂbiology affects modern economics, with Skeptic Society founder Dr. MichaelÂShermer author of The Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, CompetitiveÂHumans and Other Tales from Evolutionary Economics.Skepticality #068 - The Candidates on Church and State - Interview: Lori Lipman BrownN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=294786#2008-01-08T15:06:00Z2008-01-08T15:06:00Z2008-01-08T15:06:00ZSkepticality welcomes 2008 with an update from theÂSecular Coalition for America'sÂLori Lipman Brown âÂthe only lobbyistÂdedicated solely to the concerns of secular humanists and non-theists and to theÂpreservation of the separation of church and state.
Lori talks with Derek and Swoopy about why 2007 was the best year yet forÂthe SCA, the top issues on the agenda for 2008, and how the currentÂpresidential candidates stack up on the issues important to skeptics.Skepticality welcomes 2008 with an update from theÂSecular Coalition for America'sÂLori Lipman Brown âÂthe only lobbyistÂdedicated solely to the concerns of secular humanists and non-theists and to theÂpreservation of the separation of church and state.
Lori talks with Derek and Swoopy about why 2007 was the best year yet forÂthe SCA, the top issues on the agenda for 2008, and how the currentÂpresidential candidates stack up on the issues important to skeptics.Skepticality Xmas 2007 - Interview: James RandiN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=290917#2007-12-25T01:01:00Z2007-12-25T01:01:00Z2007-12-25T01:01:00ZMerry Christmas? Can Skeptics actually say that with a straight face?
We ask James Randi, of the James Randi Educational Foundation about his thoughts on the holiday season.Merry Christmas? Can Skeptics actually say that with a straight face?
We ask James Randi, of the James Randi Educational Foundation about his thoughts on the holiday season.skepticality #067 - Humanistic Judaism and Lily The Pink - Interview: Michael AdelsonN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=286744#2007-12-11T22:57:00Z2007-12-11T22:57:00Z2007-12-11T22:57:00ZThis week Skepticality features Michael Adelson, a staff conductor for the New York Philharmonic, and conductor of the Auros Group for New Music in Boston.
Mr. Adelson had the good fortune to study with the late Rabbi Sherwin Wine. Rabbi Wine founded Humanistic Judaism, a secular movement which provides atheistic and ignostic Jews around the world with a means for organization, mobilization, and a sense of community.
Speaking to Swoopy as a skeptic, Mr. Adelson shares insights from his lecture series, the âForum for New Thinkingâ? (inspired by Rabbi Wine). He also takes a critical look at music history, dispelling some false beliefs about artists â creative humans who are often painted with the brush of divine inspiration.
Building on the musical theme, Swoopy talks to Canadian blue grass trio The Dirty Dishes about their new rendition of âLily The Pinkâ?, an ode to the late 1800âs âqueenâ? of patent medicine Lydia Pinkham.This week Skepticality features Michael Adelson, a staff conductor for the New York Philharmonic, and conductor of the Auros Group for New Music in Boston.
Mr. Adelson had the good fortune to study with the late Rabbi Sherwin Wine. Rabbi Wine founded Humanistic Judaism, a secular movement which provides atheistic and ignostic Jews around the world with a means for organization, mobilization, and a sense of community.
Speaking to Swoopy as a skeptic, Mr. Adelson shares insights from his lecture series, the âForum for New Thinkingâ? (inspired by Rabbi Wine). He also takes a critical look at music history, dispelling some false beliefs about artists â creative humans who are often painted with the brush of divine inspiration.
Building on the musical theme, Swoopy talks to Canadian blue grass trio The Dirty Dishes about their new rendition of âLily The Pinkâ?, an ode to the late 1800âs âqueenâ? of patent medicine Lydia Pinkham.Skepticality #066 - Virtue or Vice, Naughty or Nice? - Interview: Peter SagalN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=282219#2007-11-27T22:33:00Z2007-11-27T22:33:00Z2007-11-27T22:33:00ZWith the specter of the holidays looming and conspicuous consumerismÂrunning amok, Skepticality delves into the topic of vice with Peter Sagal,Âhost of the National Public Radio's popular quiz show Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me.
Peter is the author of TheÂBook of Vice: Very Naughty Things and How to Do Them.With the specter of the holidays looming and conspicuous consumerismÂrunning amok, Skepticality delves into the topic of vice with Peter Sagal,Âhost of the National Public Radio's popular quiz show Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me.
Peter is the author of TheÂBook of Vice: Very Naughty Things and How to Do Them.Skepticality #065 - A Secret of the Universe - Interview: Author Stephen L. GibsonN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=279338#2007-11-18T17:34:00Z2007-11-18T17:34:00Z2007-11-18T17:34:00ZManyÂSkeptic readers are all too aware ofÂTheÂSecret, a slick repackaging of the principles of New Thought and UnityÂChristianity.Â
This week,ÂSkepticality tackles an altogether different secret. Derek and Swoopy talk with authorÂand podcaster Stephen L. Gibson about his own new book, A Secret of theÂUniverse. A far cry from most books that offer up a secret message, AÂSecret of the Universe is a work of dramatic allegory about how we come toÂform knowledge about the Big Questions: God, sexual ethics, morals,Âpolitical ideologyâand how those beliefs affect our actions, our lives, andÂthe world around us.
Then Derek gets an update from Jeff Wagg, General Manager of the James RandiÂEducational Foundation, about a recently administered Million DollarÂChallenge in which Jeff himself became a test subject.ManyÂSkeptic readers are all too aware ofÂTheÂSecret, a slick repackaging of the principles of New Thought and UnityÂChristianity.Â
This week,ÂSkepticality tackles an altogether different secret. Derek and Swoopy talk with authorÂand podcaster Stephen L. Gibson about his own new book, A Secret of theÂUniverse. A far cry from most books that offer up a secret message, AÂSecret of the Universe is a work of dramatic allegory about how we come toÂform knowledge about the Big Questions: God, sexual ethics, morals,Âpolitical ideologyâand how those beliefs affect our actions, our lives, andÂthe world around us.
Then Derek gets an update from Jeff Wagg, General Manager of the James RandiÂEducational Foundation, about a recently administered Million DollarÂChallenge in which Jeff himself became a test subject.Skepticality #064 - Flock of Dodos - Interview: Dr. Randy Olson, evolutionary biologist turned film maker.N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=272728#2007-10-30T16:54:00Z2007-10-30T16:54:00Z2007-10-30T16:54:00ZRecent episodes of Skepticality have touched on issues of outreach and activism in the skepticalÂcommunity, and how skeptics like Jeff Wagg, Alison Smith and Daniel LoxtonÂare using their particular talents to helpÂnurture science and critical thinking.
This week, Derek and Swoopy are pleased to continue thisÂtrend with their interview of evolutionary ecologist-turned-filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson.Â
Dr. Olson's film, Flock of Dodos: The Evolution -ÂIntelligent Design Circus, is not your typical evolution versus IDÂdocumentary.ÂRather than simply pitting one camp against the other, thisÂwhimsical film explores how the two sides of the debate market their ideasÂto the publicâand, more specifically, how the scientific community has failedÂto capture their audience as effectively as the Intelligent Design camp hasÂdone in recent years.Recent episodes of Skepticality have touched on issues of outreach and activism in the skepticalÂcommunity, and how skeptics like Jeff Wagg, Alison Smith and Daniel LoxtonÂare using their particular talents to helpÂnurture science and critical thinking.
This week, Derek and Swoopy are pleased to continue thisÂtrend with their interview of evolutionary ecologist-turned-filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson.Â
Dr. Olson's film, Flock of Dodos: The Evolution -ÂIntelligent Design Circus, is not your typical evolution versus IDÂdocumentary.ÂRather than simply pitting one camp against the other, thisÂwhimsical film explores how the two sides of the debate market their ideasÂto the publicâand, more specifically, how the scientific community has failedÂto capture their audience as effectively as the Intelligent Design camp hasÂdone in recent years.skepticality #063 - Where Do We Go From Here? - Op-Ed and Interview: Daniel LoxtonN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=267373#2007-10-16T17:23:00Z2007-10-16T17:23:00Z2007-10-16T17:23:00ZWho is the watchdog for paranormal scams and mistakes if we won't do it?Â
This week,ÂDaniel Loxton (editor of Junior Skeptic) offers his own personal perspective on the future of skepticism as a movement. Presented as an original full-length audio article his op-ed essay argues that the search for a "new skepticism" is misguidedâand that the early titans of skepticism had it right in the first place.Â
Then, Derek and Swoopy sit down with Daniel to talk about the skeptics paradox: that so many people feel exhausted and fed up by the paranormal, at the very time that the most exciting new developmentsâfrom podcasts to conferences to communityâare firmly focused on our core paranormal concerns.Â
Has classic skepticism run its course? According to Daniel, we're only now getting ready to start.Who is the watchdog for paranormal scams and mistakes if we won't do it?Â
This week,ÂDaniel Loxton (editor of Junior Skeptic) offers his own personal perspective on the future of skepticism as a movement. Presented as an original full-length audio article his op-ed essay argues that the search for a "new skepticism" is misguidedâand that the early titans of skepticism had it right in the first place.Â
Then, Derek and Swoopy sit down with Daniel to talk about the skeptics paradox: that so many people feel exhausted and fed up by the paranormal, at the very time that the most exciting new developmentsâfrom podcasts to conferences to communityâare firmly focused on our core paranormal concerns.Â
Has classic skepticism run its course? According to Daniel, we're only now getting ready to start.skepticality #062 - Girl Power! - Interview: Alison Smith, founder of The Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society (SAPS)N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=262450#2007-10-02T23:10:00Z2007-10-02T23:10:00Z2007-10-02T23:10:00ZThis week Skepticality has a double bill of brainy, beautiful skeptics working to educate the public about the benefits of science and evidence-based reasoning.Â
Private InvestigatorÂAlison Smith (the founder of the Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society) discusses her work and shares her thoughts about the recent lecture she gave on Skeptical Investigation as well as the Skeptic Smackdown debate she took part in, at Dragon*Con 2007. Lastly, we have a special clip of Dr. Pamela Gay explaining how astrophysicists look at Dark Matter in the Universe, recorded from a special Dragon*Con after party.
We're also pleased to present the full length video fromÂDragon*Con's "Skeptic Smackdown" debate, featuring skeptics Michael Shermer and Alison Smith, and paranormal proponents Patrick Burns and Graham Watkins.This week Skepticality has a double bill of brainy, beautiful skeptics working to educate the public about the benefits of science and evidence-based reasoning.Â
Private InvestigatorÂAlison Smith (the founder of the Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society) discusses her work and shares her thoughts about the recent lecture she gave on Skeptical Investigation as well as the Skeptic Smackdown debate she took part in, at Dragon*Con 2007. Lastly, we have a special clip of Dr. Pamela Gay explaining how astrophysicists look at Dark Matter in the Universe, recorded from a special Dragon*Con after party.
We're also pleased to present the full length video fromÂDragon*Con's "Skeptic Smackdown" debate, featuring skeptics Michael Shermer and Alison Smith, and paranormal proponents Patrick Burns and Graham Watkins.Skepticality #061 - Skeptics invade a Sci-Fi Con - Interview: Jeff Wagg of the JREF and George HrabN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=259787#2007-09-25T18:38:00Z2007-09-25T18:38:00Z2007-09-25T18:38:00ZIt seems for any particular social or interest group, there is a conventionâincluding skepticism. The danger is that niche meetings may speak best to those who have already heard the message.Â
For over a decade, Dragon*Con has been integrating factual science and space programming withÂscience fiction material from popularÂliterature, film, television and gaming, such asÂStar WarsÂand StarTrek. ThisÂyear, Derek and Swoopy workedÂalongside the directors ofÂDragon*Con's Space and Science programs Âto bring a contingent of notableÂskeptics to the world's largest culture convention.
On this episode, Jeff Wagg, general manager of the James Randi EducationalÂFoundation and musician, author and skeptic George Hrab share their Dragon*Con experiences, and discuss how skeptics can promote theirÂviews at conventions to help the skeptical movement find aÂbroader audience.It seems for any particular social or interest group, there is a conventionâincluding skepticism. The danger is that niche meetings may speak best to those who have already heard the message.Â
For over a decade, Dragon*Con has been integrating factual science and space programming withÂscience fiction material from popularÂliterature, film, television and gaming, such asÂStar WarsÂand StarTrek. ThisÂyear, Derek and Swoopy workedÂalongside the directors ofÂDragon*Con's Space and Science programs Âto bring a contingent of notableÂskeptics to the world's largest culture convention.
On this episode, Jeff Wagg, general manager of the James Randi EducationalÂFoundation and musician, author and skeptic George Hrab share their Dragon*Con experiences, and discuss how skeptics can promote theirÂviews at conventions to help the skeptical movement find aÂbroader audience.Skepticality #060 - Interview: Professor Richard Wiseman by Michael McRaeN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=254890#2007-09-11T16:01:00Z2007-09-11T16:01:00Z2007-09-11T16:01:00ZThis week's episode of Skepticality features an interview with psychologist, skeptic, and authorÂDr. Richard Wiseman, recorded atÂthe Australian Science Festival.
Dr. Michael McRae (previously a guest on Skepticality to discuss integratingÂcritical thinking into the classroom) sits down withÂWiseman to discuss newÂapproaches to skepticism and the role of new media in promotingÂinterest in science.
Also, Derek and Swoopy briefly talk about the skeptic turn out at Dragon*Con 2007. This week's episode of Skepticality features an interview with psychologist, skeptic, and authorÂDr. Richard Wiseman, recorded atÂthe Australian Science Festival.
Dr. Michael McRae (previously a guest on Skepticality to discuss integratingÂcritical thinking into the classroom) sits down withÂWiseman to discuss newÂapproaches to skepticism and the role of new media in promotingÂinterest in science.
Also, Derek and Swoopy briefly talk about the skeptic turn out at Dragon*Con 2007. Skepticality #059 - Engineers, Astronomers, Lobbyists Updates: Kelly Comstock, Dr. Pamela Gay, Lori Lipman BrownN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=247882#2007-08-21T19:04:00Z2007-08-21T19:04:00Z2007-08-21T19:04:00ZThis week, SkepticalityÂtackles matters of politicsÂon Earth, and discoveries out in the universe. First up, environmental engineerÂKelly Comstock returns to answer listener questions from our bottled waterÂepisode and address concerns about potential dangers lurking in municipal water systems (likeÂchlorine and fluoride).
Then, Derek and Swoopy check in with their favorite lobbyist, Lori LipmanÂBrown from the Secular Coalition for America, regarding ongoingÂinvestigations into abuses of non-theists serving in our military, how theÂquestion of separation of church and state is being highlighted in recentÂpolitical debates, and what to look for when the legislature reconvenes inÂthe Fall.
Lastly, astrophysicist Dr. Pamela Gay shares her insights aboutÂrecent media attention paid to NASA troubles, the paper by two GermanÂphysicists who claim to have broken the speed of light, and the potentialÂdiscovery of inorganic cosmic dust with lifelike properties.This week, SkepticalityÂtackles matters of politicsÂon Earth, and discoveries out in the universe. First up, environmental engineerÂKelly Comstock returns to answer listener questions from our bottled waterÂepisode and address concerns about potential dangers lurking in municipal water systems (likeÂchlorine and fluoride).
Then, Derek and Swoopy check in with their favorite lobbyist, Lori LipmanÂBrown from the Secular Coalition for America, regarding ongoingÂinvestigations into abuses of non-theists serving in our military, how theÂquestion of separation of church and state is being highlighted in recentÂpolitical debates, and what to look for when the legislature reconvenes inÂthe Fall.
Lastly, astrophysicist Dr. Pamela Gay shares her insights aboutÂrecent media attention paid to NASA troubles, the paper by two GermanÂphysicists who claim to have broken the speed of light, and the potentialÂdiscovery of inorganic cosmic dust with lifelike properties.Skepticality #058 - Back to the Tap, the truth about Bottled Water. Interview: Kelly Comstock, Environmental EngineerN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=243002#2007-08-07T17:04:00Z2007-08-07T17:04:00Z2007-08-07T17:04:00ZPut down that designer bottle of H20! Did you know that If you choose to get your recommended eight glasses a day from bottled water, you could spend $1,400 US dollars annually? That same amount of tap water would cost about 49 cents.Â
Wealthy nations like the United States have some of the cleanest, cheapest and best tasting tap water in the world. The US is also the world's largest consumer of bottled water: 8.3 billion gallons in 2006 (about 26 gallons per person)!ÂWill our rising demand for bottled water harm our nation's aging water distribution and filtration infrastructure? And why are groups like Presbyterians for Restoring Creation boycotting bottled water?
On this week's Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy speak to Kelly Comstock, an environmental engineer and hydrologist who specializes in potable drinking water filtration technology, to answer these questionsâand get to the bottom of the bottled water debate. Put down that designer bottle of H20! Did you know that If you choose to get your recommended eight glasses a day from bottled water, you could spend $1,400 US dollars annually? That same amount of tap water would cost about 49 cents.Â
Wealthy nations like the United States have some of the cleanest, cheapest and best tasting tap water in the world. The US is also the world's largest consumer of bottled water: 8.3 billion gallons in 2006 (about 26 gallons per person)!ÂWill our rising demand for bottled water harm our nation's aging water distribution and filtration infrastructure? And why are groups like Presbyterians for Restoring Creation boycotting bottled water?
On this week's Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy speak to Kelly Comstock, an environmental engineer and hydrologist who specializes in potable drinking water filtration technology, to answer these questionsâand get to the bottom of the bottled water debate. Skepticality #057 - On being a Skeptic of Faith, Dr. Hal Bidlack, Ph.D.N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=238578#2007-07-24T20:58:00Z2007-07-24T20:58:00Z2007-07-24T20:58:00ZDoes a belief in God undermine one's ability to be a skeptic? This is theÂquestion Hal Bidlack seeks to answer this week, as he movingly recounts his ownÂpersonal experiences as a man of faithâand as a skeptic and prominent member of theÂJames Randi Educational Foundation.
Atheism is relatively common within the skeptics community, and so it is sometimes supposed (especially in press accounts) that skepticism implies atheism.ÂDr. Bidlack is one of those who disagrees.Does a belief in God undermine one's ability to be a skeptic? This is theÂquestion Hal Bidlack seeks to answer this week, as he movingly recounts his ownÂpersonal experiences as a man of faithâand as a skeptic and prominent member of theÂJames Randi Educational Foundation.
Atheism is relatively common within the skeptics community, and so it is sometimes supposed (especially in press accounts) that skepticism implies atheism.ÂDr. Bidlack is one of those who disagrees.Skepticality #056 - The Search for iPhones and Aliens Interviews: Rob Walch of Today in iPhone, Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela GayN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=233992#2007-07-10T17:14:00Z2007-07-10T17:14:00Z2007-07-10T17:14:00ZWhat's with all the media hype over the latest must-have electronic device,Âthe iPhone? This week on Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy talk toÂRob Walch, host of theÂTodayÂin iPhoneÂpodcast, about the cult of Apple's newest release and ask whether if itÂlives up to the hype.
While it seems most humans on Earth are busy looking for iPhones, theÂNational Academy of Sciences has published a report that states we need toÂstart looking for alien life with novel biochemistries.ÂFraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay, hosts of the Astronomy Cast, help Derek andÂSwoopy interpret the new report "The Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems", andÂwhat it means for the search for life in the universe. What's with all the media hype over the latest must-have electronic device,Âthe iPhone? This week on Skepticality, Derek and Swoopy talk toÂRob Walch, host of theÂTodayÂin iPhoneÂpodcast, about the cult of Apple's newest release and ask whether if itÂlives up to the hype.
While it seems most humans on Earth are busy looking for iPhones, theÂNational Academy of Sciences has published a report that states we need toÂstart looking for alien life with novel biochemistries.ÂFraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay, hosts of the Astronomy Cast, help Derek andÂSwoopy interpret the new report "The Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems", andÂwhat it means for the search for life in the universe. Skepticality #055 - Santa Fe Courthouse Ghost Interview: Benjamin Radford solves the case of the "ghost" caught on video.N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=229483#2007-06-26T17:38:00Z2007-06-26T17:38:00Z2007-06-26T17:38:00ZOn the last episode of Skepticality, the "Skeptical Inquirer's"Âown Benjamin Radford discussed new Nessie sightings and other lake monsters from his comprehensive bookÂon the subject. This week, Ben is back to tackle a brand new paranormalÂmystery from his own back yard.
Almost over night, a video of a glowing, orb-like apparition at the courthouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico has soared into the media spotlight, with widespread news coverage andÂnearly 100,000 views on YouTube. Was itÂthe spirit of an infamous murderer, the ghost of a construction workerÂwho met his demise, or a disturbed Indian burial ground? Derek and SwoopyÂdiscuss paranormal investigation in the age of viral video with authorÂBenjamin Radford, who examined the video tape and went to the site toÂinvestigate the mysterious Santa Fe Courthouse Ghost.On the last episode of Skepticality, the "Skeptical Inquirer's"Âown Benjamin Radford discussed new Nessie sightings and other lake monsters from his comprehensive bookÂon the subject. This week, Ben is back to tackle a brand new paranormalÂmystery from his own back yard.
Almost over night, a video of a glowing, orb-like apparition at the courthouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico has soared into the media spotlight, with widespread news coverage andÂnearly 100,000 views on YouTube. Was itÂthe spirit of an infamous murderer, the ghost of a construction workerÂwho met his demise, or a disturbed Indian burial ground? Derek and SwoopyÂdiscuss paranormal investigation in the age of viral video with authorÂBenjamin Radford, who examined the video tape and went to the site toÂinvestigate the mysterious Santa Fe Courthouse Ghost.Skepticality #054 - Rock Ness! Interview: Benjamin Radford co-author of Lake Monster MysteriesN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=224752#2007-06-12T17:57:00Z2007-06-12T17:57:00Z2007-06-12T17:57:00ZLast week, new video surfaced of the elusive and famous Loch Ness monster and a Â1 million prize was offered for proof of the creature's existence. There were over 30 sightings reported in 24 hours by concert goers at the "Rock Ness" festival who were offered "Nessie Snapper" cameras to keep an eye on the water as they rocked out through the weekend.
On this week's Skepticality Derek and Swoopy talk to the Center for Skeptical Inquiry's own Benjamin Radford about his definitive book that investigates sightings of Nessie as well as other prominent lake monsters, Lake Monster Mysteries: Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures, co-authored by fellow skeptical investigator Joe Nickell.Last week, new video surfaced of the elusive and famous Loch Ness monster and a Â1 million prize was offered for proof of the creature's existence. There were over 30 sightings reported in 24 hours by concert goers at the "Rock Ness" festival who were offered "Nessie Snapper" cameras to keep an eye on the water as they rocked out through the weekend.
On this week's Skepticality Derek and Swoopy talk to the Center for Skeptical Inquiry's own Benjamin Radford about his definitive book that investigates sightings of Nessie as well as other prominent lake monsters, Lake Monster Mysteries: Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures, co-authored by fellow skeptical investigator Joe Nickell.Skepticality #053 - Atheists Are People Too. Interviews: Lori Lipman Brown and the Rational Response SquadN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=219789#2007-05-29T17:32:00Z2007-05-29T17:32:00Z2007-05-29T17:32:00ZOn our last episode, Skeptic publisher Dr. Michael Shermer shared his thoughts about a recently televised Nightline debate between evangelical ministers Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron and "Rational Response Squad" members Brian Sapient and Kelly. Brian and Kelly contacted Skepticality, and Swoopy had a chance to talk with them this week about the work of the Rational Response Squad, and about what went on behind the scenes of the Nightline debate.
Most relevant to skeptics, the gang discusses Brian's recent involvement in a lawsuit against Uri Geller, who recently pressured online video host YouTube to remove a James Randi Nova expose regarding his spoon-bending psychic claims.
Also, Skepticality's Washington DC correspondent former Nevada State SenatorÃÂLoriÃÂLipman Brown, theÃÂfederal lobbyist for the Secular Coalition for America updates Derek and Swoopy about legislative issues pertaining to nontheists. On our last episode, Skeptic publisher Dr. Michael Shermer shared his thoughts about a recently televised Nightline debate between evangelical ministers Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron and "Rational Response Squad" members Brian Sapient and Kelly. Brian and Kelly contacted Skepticality, and Swoopy had a chance to talk with them this week about the work of the Rational Response Squad, and about what went on behind the scenes of the Nightline debate.
Most relevant to skeptics, the gang discusses Brian's recent involvement in a lawsuit against Uri Geller, who recently pressured online video host YouTube to remove a James Randi Nova expose regarding his spoon-bending psychic claims.
Also, Skepticality's Washington DC correspondent former Nevada State SenatorÃÂLoriÃÂLipman Brown, theÃÂfederal lobbyist for the Secular Coalition for America updates Derek and Swoopy about legislative issues pertaining to nontheists. Skepticality #052 - Help Me Figure This Out: Dr. Michael Shermer and Dr. Phil PlaitN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=215166#2007-05-15T19:10:00Z2007-05-15T19:10:00Z2007-05-15T19:10:00ZLast week on ABC's Nightline, british journalist Martin Bashir was set to moderate a debate between members of The Rational Response Squad and Christian ministers Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. Comfort and Cameron claimed that they could prove scientifically, without invoking the Bible or faith, that their god exists. Disappointingly the program that aired (after much editing) ran more like The Debate that Wasn't.
Instead of letting the nonsense get to us, we called upon voices of reason and great debaters Dr. Michael Shermer and Dr. Phil Plait to cheer us up, and help make sense of it all. Last week on ABC's Nightline, british journalist Martin Bashir was set to moderate a debate between members of The Rational Response Squad and Christian ministers Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. Comfort and Cameron claimed that they could prove scientifically, without invoking the Bible or faith, that their god exists. Disappointingly the program that aired (after much editing) ran more like The Debate that Wasn't.
Instead of letting the nonsense get to us, we called upon voices of reason and great debaters Dr. Michael Shermer and Dr. Phil Plait to cheer us up, and help make sense of it all. Skepticality #051 - Interview: Lynne KellyN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=209896#2007-05-01T17:57:00Z2007-05-01T17:57:00Z2007-05-01T17:57:00ZWhy does Australia give the world so many great skeptics? This week on Skepticality, Derek has a great time chatting with author, educator and noted Australian skeptic Lynne Kelly to find out the answer.
It's been over a year since Derek and Lynne last spoke, and they catch up on topics ranging from current science, Australia's drought, critical thinking in the classroom and her latest book "Crocodile: Evolution's Greatest Survivor."Why does Australia give the world so many great skeptics? This week on Skepticality, Derek has a great time chatting with author, educator and noted Australian skeptic Lynne Kelly to find out the answer.
It's been over a year since Derek and Lynne last spoke, and they catch up on topics ranging from current science, Australia's drought, critical thinking in the classroom and her latest book "Crocodile: Evolution's Greatest Survivor."Skepticality #050 - Interview: Scott SiglerN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=204818#2007-04-17T20:59:00Z2007-04-17T20:59:00Z2007-04-17T20:59:00ZThis week on Skepticality, author and skeptic Scott Sigler talks to Derek and Swoopy about finding the skeptic movement, and the recent success of his newly released, science-informed horror novel Ancestor (an Amazon.com bestseller).
Scott also tackles the future of traditional book publishing in the age of podiobooks. Before we let him go, Scott reveals the names of the folks who will be receiving autographed copies of his books Earthcore and Ancestor.ÃÂThis week on Skepticality, author and skeptic Scott Sigler talks to Derek and Swoopy about finding the skeptic movement, and the recent success of his newly released, science-informed horror novel Ancestor (an Amazon.com bestseller).
Scott also tackles the future of traditional book publishing in the age of podiobooks. Before we let him go, Scott reveals the names of the folks who will be receiving autographed copies of his books Earthcore and Ancestor.ÃÂSkepticality #049 - Interview: Dr. Michael Shermer talks to Philip Zimbardo.N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=199743#2007-04-03T15:50:00Z2007-04-03T15:50:00Z2007-04-03T15:50:00ZSkepticality is pleased to bring our listeners another great interview conducted by the founder of the Skeptic's Society, Dr. Michael Shermer.
In this nearly hour long meeting of the minds, Dr. Shermer talks to author and Stanford emeritus Professor Philip Zimbardo on the release of his new book, The Lucifer Effect which ponders the question, what causes some people to commit acts of evil while others become unexpected heroes.Skepticality is pleased to bring our listeners another great interview conducted by the founder of the Skeptic's Society, Dr. Michael Shermer.
In this nearly hour long meeting of the minds, Dr. Shermer talks to author and Stanford emeritus Professor Philip Zimbardo on the release of his new book, The Lucifer Effect which ponders the question, what causes some people to commit acts of evil while others become unexpected heroes.Ancestor by Scott Sigler (Full novel in PDF form)N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=194397#2007-03-19T23:39:00Z2007-03-19T23:39:00Z2007-03-19T23:39:00ZOn a remote island in Lake Superior, scientists struggle to solve the problem of xenotransplatation - using animal tissue to replace failing human organs.On a remote island in Lake Superior, scientists struggle to solve the problem of xenotransplatation - using animal tissue to replace failing human organs.Skepticality #048 - Infidels and Free Books: Reginald Finley and Scott Sigler's AncestorN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=194405#2007-03-19T23:12:00Z2007-03-19T23:12:00Z2007-03-19T23:12:00ZThis week Derek and Swoopy talk to a legend in Skeptical broadcasting, Reginald Finley, known to his friends as The Infidel Guy and we take part in Monday Bloody Monday as we help launch the publication of author Scott Sigler's newest podiobook to print: Ancestor.This week Derek and Swoopy talk to a legend in Skeptical broadcasting, Reginald Finley, known to his friends as The Infidel Guy and we take part in Monday Bloody Monday as we help launch the publication of author Scott Sigler's newest podiobook to print: Ancestor.Skepticality #047 - More from TAM: Hal Bidlack, Kylie Sturgess and Michael McRae.N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=186999#2007-02-27T20:32:00Z2007-02-27T20:32:00Z2007-02-27T20:32:00ZThis week, Skepticality nears the end of its Amazing Meeting 5ÃÂwrap-up. Derek & Swoopy are honored to sit down with retiredÃÂLieutenant Colonel Hal Bidlack PhD, who is one of the warmestÃÂpeople in skepticism. Hal discusses not only his Master ofÃÂCeremonies role at past and future Amazing Meetings, but also hisÃÂrole as an Alexander Hamilton scholar and his own future careerÃÂin politics.
Then, Swoopy interviews Aussie educators Kylie Sturgess and Michael McRae about their work in bringing skepticism and critical thinking into their classrooms. This week, Skepticality nears the end of its Amazing Meeting 5ÃÂwrap-up. Derek & Swoopy are honored to sit down with retiredÃÂLieutenant Colonel Hal Bidlack PhD, who is one of the warmestÃÂpeople in skepticism. Hal discusses not only his Master ofÃÂCeremonies role at past and future Amazing Meetings, but also hisÃÂrole as an Alexander Hamilton scholar and his own future careerÃÂin politics.
Then, Swoopy interviews Aussie educators Kylie Sturgess and Michael McRae about their work in bringing skepticism and critical thinking into their classrooms. Skepticality #046 - TAM Audio: Adam Savage, Lori Lipman Brown and Benjamin RadfordN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=181698#2007-02-13T15:44:00Z2007-02-13T15:44:00Z2007-02-13T15:44:00ZOn this week's Skepticality, we continue our coverage of The Amazing Meeting 5.
Derek and Swoopy talk with some of their favorite Real Skeptical Heroes including author and CSICOP spokesman Benjamin Radford, Mythbuster Adam Savage and the first Congressional lobbyist for non-theists and director of the Secular Coalition for America, Lori Lipman Brown.On this week's Skepticality, we continue our coverage of The Amazing Meeting 5.
Derek and Swoopy talk with some of their favorite Real Skeptical Heroes including author and CSICOP spokesman Benjamin Radford, Mythbuster Adam Savage and the first Congressional lobbyist for non-theists and director of the Secular Coalition for America, Lori Lipman Brown.Skepticality #045 - TAM Audio: James Randi, Tory Belleci, Julia Sweeney, Jill Sobule, Michael Shermer and GodN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=176695#2007-01-30T22:00:00Z2007-01-30T22:00:00Z2007-01-30T22:00:00ZThis week we'll begin sifting through four days of audio and video with some of the best candid moments from the four day brain expanding extravaganza of The Amazing Meeting 5, featuring a cast of familiar characters as well as some brave new voices in skepticism.This week we'll begin sifting through four days of audio and video with some of the best candid moments from the four day brain expanding extravaganza of The Amazing Meeting 5, featuring a cast of familiar characters as well as some brave new voices in skepticism.Skepticality #044 - Interview: Michael A. StackpoleN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=171452#2007-01-16T11:21:00Z2007-01-16T11:21:00Z2007-01-16T11:21:00ZThis week Derek and Swoopy are practically out the door on the way to The Amazing Meeting 5, but before they go they talk with New York Times Best Selling author Michael A. Stackpole, chairman of the Phoenix Skeptics about the group's 2007 predictions list, and the accuracy of their 2006 predictions.
Mr. Stackpole also discusses balancing skepticism in his daily life with his work as a science fiction author and role playing game designer, and gives his views on practical methods for teaching critical thinking.This week Derek and Swoopy are practically out the door on the way to The Amazing Meeting 5, but before they go they talk with New York Times Best Selling author Michael A. Stackpole, chairman of the Phoenix Skeptics about the group's 2007 predictions list, and the accuracy of their 2006 predictions.
Mr. Stackpole also discusses balancing skepticism in his daily life with his work as a science fiction author and role playing game designer, and gives his views on practical methods for teaching critical thinking.Skepticality #043 - Skeptic's Caltech Lecture Series: Sam HarrisN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=166912#2007-01-02T21:26:00Z2007-01-02T21:26:00Z2007-01-02T21:26:00ZThis week on Skepticality, we kick off the first show of 2007 with a recording of author and lecturer Sam Harris speaking at the Symposium on Science, Religion & Politics, part of the Skeptic sponsored Caltech lecture series.
Mr. Harris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith and Letter to a Christian Nation. Additionally, he makes regular appearances on television and radio to discuss the danger that religion now poses to modern societies.This week on Skepticality, we kick off the first show of 2007 with a recording of author and lecturer Sam Harris speaking at the Symposium on Science, Religion & Politics, part of the Skeptic sponsored Caltech lecture series.
Mr. Harris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith and Letter to a Christian Nation. Additionally, he makes regular appearances on television and radio to discuss the danger that religion now poses to modern societies.Skepticality #042 - The Mythbusters (Adam, Jamie and Kari) from TAM 4N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=160685#2006-12-12T15:42:00Z2006-12-12T15:42:00Z2006-12-12T15:42:00ZThis week the long awaited Mythbusters interviews finally surface. Conducted by Skepticality correspondent David Federlein, live at The Amazing Meeting 4, we bring you candid conversations with Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman and Kari Byron of the explosively successful Discovery Channel science show, The Mythbusters.This week the long awaited Mythbusters interviews finally surface. Conducted by Skepticality correspondent David Federlein, live at The Amazing Meeting 4, we bring you candid conversations with Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman and Kari Byron of the explosively successful Discovery Channel science show, The Mythbusters.Skepticality #041 - Naked Skeptics and The Amazing Meeting.N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=156109#2006-11-28T17:08:00Z2006-11-28T17:08:00Z2006-11-28T17:08:00ZWhat do pin up photos of famous Skeptics and The Amazing Meeting have in common? This week's episode of Skepticality of course. Skepticality correspondent David Federlein interviews Skepchick founder Rebecca Watson about the 2007 Skepchicks and Skepdudes calendar followed by Derek and Swoopy talking to The Bad Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait about his Skepdude photo as well as his contributions to the upcoming Amazing Meeting 5. Plus a sneak peak at next week's Mythbusters interviews.What do pin up photos of famous Skeptics and The Amazing Meeting have in common? This week's episode of Skepticality of course. Skepticality correspondent David Federlein interviews Skepchick founder Rebecca Watson about the 2007 Skepchicks and Skepdudes calendar followed by Derek and Swoopy talking to The Bad Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait about his Skepdude photo as well as his contributions to the upcoming Amazing Meeting 5. Plus a sneak peak at next week's Mythbusters interviews.Skepticality #040 - Listener Feedback and CommentaryN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=151867#2006-11-14T16:00:00Z2006-11-14T16:00:00Z2006-11-14T16:00:00ZThis week Derek and Swoopy play some great listener feedback, mostly stemming from the highly popular Episode #34, Dr. Michael Shermer's excellent interview with James Randi. We also get some listener surprises, and James Randi himself makes a quick appearance.This week Derek and Swoopy play some great listener feedback, mostly stemming from the highly popular Episode #34, Dr. Michael Shermer's excellent interview with James Randi. We also get some listener surprises, and James Randi himself makes a quick appearance.Skepticality #039 - Interview: Ann DruyanN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=149357#2006-11-07T22:49:00Z2006-11-07T22:49:00Z2006-11-07T22:49:00ZThis week on Skepticality, we're very pleased to present Dr. Michael Shermer's new, in-depth interview with author and editor Ann Druyan, wife of the late Dr. CarlÃÂSagan. In this insightful hour, Ann gives us a look into Dr. Sagan's thoughts on science, religion, and her decision to collect his acclaimed Gifford Lectures in the new book "The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A PersonalÃïÃÂView of the Search for God.This week on Skepticality, we're very pleased to present Dr. Michael Shermer's new, in-depth interview with author and editor Ann Druyan, wife of the late Dr. CarlÃÂSagan. In this insightful hour, Ann gives us a look into Dr. Sagan's thoughts on science, religion, and her decision to collect his acclaimed Gifford Lectures in the new book "The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A PersonalÃïÃÂView of the Search for God.Skepticality #038 - A Very Houdini Halloween with James Randi and the Houdini MuseumN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=146146#2006-10-29T23:44:00Z2006-10-29T23:44:00Z2006-10-29T23:44:00ZOn this special Halloween themed episode of Skepticality Derek and Spooky..er, Swoopy delve into the mysteries surrounding the life and death of the great Harry Houdini who died on Halloween, 1926.
We have interviews with the curators of the Houdini Museum; Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks, regarding their annual Houdini Halloween Seance and the Amazing James Randi helps Swoopy in sorting out fact from fallacy in the Houdini mythos.On this special Halloween themed episode of Skepticality Derek and Spooky..er, Swoopy delve into the mysteries surrounding the life and death of the great Harry Houdini who died on Halloween, 1926.
We have interviews with the curators of the Houdini Museum; Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks, regarding their annual Houdini Halloween Seance and the Amazing James Randi helps Swoopy in sorting out fact from fallacy in the Houdini mythos.Skepticality #037 - Interview: Fraser Cain interviews Dr. Simon Singh.N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=144347#2006-10-24T23:08:00Z2006-10-24T23:08:00Z2006-10-24T23:08:00ZThis week Fraser Cain of Universe Today interviews popular British author, journalist and particle physicist Dr. Simon Singh about dodgy homeopathy and his work to bring to light some of the dangerous practices of homeopaths in his country. Also, Derek and Swoopy play and discuss some listener voicemail, including Bad Astronomer Phil Plait, and provide a sneak peak at next week's Halloween Special!This week Fraser Cain of Universe Today interviews popular British author, journalist and particle physicist Dr. Simon Singh about dodgy homeopathy and his work to bring to light some of the dangerous practices of homeopaths in his country. Also, Derek and Swoopy play and discuss some listener voicemail, including Bad Astronomer Phil Plait, and provide a sneak peak at next week's Halloween Special!Skepticality #036 - Interview: Jim OttavianiN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=138522#2006-10-08T20:35:00Z2006-10-08T20:35:00Z2006-10-08T20:35:00ZJim Ottaviani's G.T. Labs is one of the biggest producers of Science comic books. Join Derek and Swoopy as they delve into the world of graphic novels based on some of the most notable scientists in history. This is the second episode of our Big Science and Skeptical comics Double Issue.Jim Ottaviani's G.T. Labs is one of the biggest producers of Science comic books. Join Derek and Swoopy as they delve into the world of graphic novels based on some of the most notable scientists in history. This is the second episode of our Big Science and Skeptical comics Double Issue.Skepticality #035 - Interview: Chris WisniaN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=138519#2006-10-08T20:31:00Z2006-10-08T20:31:00Z2006-10-08T20:31:00ZDid you know there were comic books made for lovers of Science? This week we interview not one, but two authors of comic books and graphic novels dealing with the themes of Science and Skepticism; Chris Wisnia of Tabloia and Jim Ottaviani of G.T. Labs.Did you know there were comic books made for lovers of Science? This week we interview not one, but two authors of comic books and graphic novels dealing with the themes of Science and Skepticism; Chris Wisnia of Tabloia and Jim Ottaviani of G.T. Labs.Skepticality #034 - Interview: Dr. Michael Shermer and James RandiN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=133719#2006-09-24T19:53:00Z2006-09-24T19:53:00Z2006-09-24T19:53:00ZSkeptic founder Dr. Michael Shermer provides us with a special one on one interview with the "Amazing" James Randi, recorded for Skepticality while at sea during the JREF's Amazing Adventure
cruise to the Bermuda Triangle.Skeptic founder Dr. Michael Shermer provides us with a special one on one interview with the "Amazing" James Randi, recorded for Skepticality while at sea during the JREF's Amazing Adventure
cruise to the Bermuda Triangle.Skepticality #033 - Interview: Dr. Michael Shermer, Why Darwin MattersN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=129167#2006-09-10T02:21:00Z2006-09-10T02:21:00Z2006-09-10T02:21:00ZDerek and Swoopy wax nostalgic over Dragon*Con 2006, and Derek interviews Skeptic founder Dr. Michael Shermer about his new book, Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design.Derek and Swoopy wax nostalgic over Dragon*Con 2006, and Derek interviews Skeptic founder Dr. Michael Shermer about his new book, Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design.Skepticality #032 - Interview: The Bad Astronomer talks PlutoN/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=125246#2006-08-30T03:20:00Z2006-08-30T03:20:00Z2006-08-30T03:20:00ZWe check in with Skeptic Magazine's founding publisher Dr. Michael Shermer about the dubious claims regarding Steorn's perpetual motion machine and Dr. Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer weighs in on the trials and tribulations of Pluto. We check in with Skeptic Magazine's founding publisher Dr. Michael Shermer about the dubious claims regarding Steorn's perpetual motion machine and Dr. Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer weighs in on the trials and tribulations of Pluto. Skepticality #031 - The Return of Skepticality!N/Ahttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=119816#2006-08-13T21:17:00Z2006-08-13T21:17:00Z2006-08-13T21:17:00ZMichael Shermer joins us for a short interview highlighting his love for podcasting and why we are now the OFFICAL podcast of Skeptic Magazine!Michael Shermer joins us for a short interview highlighting his love for podcasting and why we are now the OFFICAL podcast of Skeptic Magazine!Skepticality #030- Evolution Sunday and Jeff Wagg Interviewfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=58107#2006-02-12T18:00:00Z2006-02-12T18:00:00Z2006-02-12T18:00:00ZDerek and Swoopy celebrate Darwin Day by not singing, and David Federlein interviews Jeff Wagg, webmaster for Randi.orgDerek and Swoopy celebrate Darwin Day by not singing, and David Federlein interviews Jeff Wagg, webmaster for Randi.orgSkepticality #029 - The Scary QLink and Bob Carroll from TAM 4feedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=55108#2006-02-03T21:00:00Z2006-02-03T21:00:00Z2006-02-03T21:00:00ZThis week Derek and Swoopy discuss the bizarre, and pointless, QLink device and rave about David Federlein's excellent interviews from TAM 4. First up, Bob Carroll of the Skeptic's Dictionary.This week Derek and Swoopy discuss the bizarre, and pointless, QLink device and rave about David Federlein's excellent interviews from TAM 4. First up, Bob Carroll of the Skeptic's Dictionary.Skepticality #028 - Interview: Professor Lawrence Kraussfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=51551#2006-01-23T22:42:00Z2006-01-23T22:42:00Z2006-01-23T22:42:00ZDerek and Swoopy whine a little, and more importantly Fraser Cain interviews Professor Lawrence Krauss on the subject of Intelligent Design.Derek and Swoopy whine a little, and more importantly Fraser Cain interviews Professor Lawrence Krauss on the subject of Intelligent Design.Interview: Fraser Cain interviews Daniel Loxtonfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=45574#2006-01-04T23:17:00Z2006-01-04T23:17:00Z2006-01-04T23:17:00ZDerek and Swoopy chat about TAM4, PodcasterCon and Skepchicks in fishnets. Fraser Cain interviews Daniel Loxton, editor for Skeptic Magazine's Junior Skeptic. (re-posted 1/4/06, error fixed)Derek and Swoopy chat about TAM4, PodcasterCon and Skepchicks in fishnets. Fraser Cain interviews Daniel Loxton, editor for Skeptic Magazine's Junior Skeptic. (re-posted 1/4/06, error fixed)Skepticality #026 - The UnChristmas Episode featuring Tom Flynnfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=42236#2005-12-20T12:51:00Z2005-12-20T12:51:00Z2005-12-20T12:51:00ZDerek and Swoopy discuss their holiday plans and Swoopy interviews author Tom Flynn about his book The Trouble with Christmas. Will Swoopy take the Yule Free pledge?Derek and Swoopy discuss their holiday plans and Swoopy interviews author Tom Flynn about his book The Trouble with Christmas. Will Swoopy take the Yule Free pledge?Skepticality - Derek answers the Skeptical 5 Questionsfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=40671#2005-12-14T00:39:00Z2005-12-14T00:39:00Z2005-12-14T00:39:00ZThe Five Skeptical Questions version of 5 Questions and Skepticality was a lot of fun. We were just missing one thing: Derek's answers. In a sit down last weekend, Derek and Swoopy recorded together for the first time over three months. Also, monkey news and a great promo for the new season of the Signal podcast. The Five Skeptical Questions version of 5 Questions and Skepticality was a lot of fun. We were just missing one thing: Derek's answers. In a sit down last weekend, Derek and Swoopy recorded together for the first time over three months. Also, monkey news and a great promo for the new season of the Signal podcast. Skepticality Special: 5 Skeptical Questionsfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=39770#2005-12-10T13:51:00Z2005-12-10T13:51:00Z2005-12-10T13:51:00ZThe Five Skeptical Questions version of 5Questions and Skepticality are here!The Five Skeptical Questions version of 5Questions and Skepticality are here!Skepticality Special: Answer the 5 Questionsfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=38691#2005-12-06T03:31:00Z2005-12-06T03:31:00Z2005-12-06T03:31:00ZNext week's episode of Skepticality will be a mash-up with the interactive podcast quiz show, Five Questions. This short podcast will give you all the information you need to participate in the fun, including the 5 Questions for the skeptical episode.Next week's episode of Skepticality will be a mash-up with the interactive podcast quiz show, Five Questions. This short podcast will give you all the information you need to participate in the fun, including the 5 Questions for the skeptical episode.Interview: Lynne Kelly Part 1feedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=36995#2005-11-29T02:03:00Z2005-11-29T02:03:00Z2005-11-29T02:03:00ZSwoopy talks about upcoming shows and Skepticality format changes as well as recent mentions of Skepticality in the media and part 1 of Derek's lengthy interview with Lynne Kelly is featured.Swoopy talks about upcoming shows and Skepticality format changes as well as recent mentions of Skepticality in the media and part 1 of Derek's lengthy interview with Lynne Kelly is featured.Interview: Fraser Cain interviews Richard Saundersfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=30982#2005-11-02T12:47:00Z2005-11-02T12:47:00Z2005-11-02T12:47:00ZDerek says Hi, Swoopy does some Halloween themed news, and Universe Today's Fraser Cain interviews noted Australian Skeptic Richard Saunders.Derek says Hi, Swoopy does some Halloween themed news, and Universe Today's Fraser Cain interviews noted Australian Skeptic Richard Saunders.Interview: Fraser Cain interviews Tony Youensfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=27582#2005-10-16T10:30:00Z2005-10-16T10:30:00Z2005-10-16T10:30:00ZOur friend Fraser Cain of Universe Today fame, helps out Skepticality by interviewing noted UK Skeptic Tony Youens, who is the founding member of the Association for Skeptical Enquiry (ASKE). Also, Swoopy raves about her new George Hrab cd, and rants about avian flu. Our friend Fraser Cain of Universe Today fame, helps out Skepticality by interviewing noted UK Skeptic Tony Youens, who is the founding member of the Association for Skeptical Enquiry (ASKE). Also, Swoopy raves about her new George Hrab cd, and rants about avian flu. Special Show (iPod Winner Announced)feedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=25138#2005-10-04T20:12:00Z2005-10-04T20:12:00Z2005-10-04T20:12:00ZWe announce the winner of the iPod contest, enjoy a Skeptic Moment and get some long overdue Monkey News.We announce the winner of the iPod contest, enjoy a Skeptic Moment and get some long overdue Monkey News.Interview: Dr. Marc Zimmer, PhD.feedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=22494#2005-09-20T14:17:00Z2005-09-20T14:17:00Z2005-09-20T14:17:00ZSkepticality returns with an interview recorded the week of September 3rd with Dr. Marc Zimmer, author of Glowing Genes: A Revolution in Biotechnology. Dr. Zimmer shows us that phosphorescence isn't just for jellyfish and fireflies anymore, and Swoopy gives a big thank you to everyone who is keeping Derek's family and Skepticality going.Skepticality returns with an interview recorded the week of September 3rd with Dr. Marc Zimmer, author of Glowing Genes: A Revolution in Biotechnology. Dr. Zimmer shows us that phosphorescence isn't just for jellyfish and fireflies anymore, and Swoopy gives a big thank you to everyone who is keeping Derek's family and Skepticality going.Co-Conspiratorsfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=21281#2005-09-13T23:52:00Z2005-09-13T23:52:00Z2005-09-13T23:52:00ZFrom Michael A. Stackpole.From Michael A. Stackpole.Faithfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=20689#2005-09-10T18:30:00Z2005-09-10T18:30:00Z2005-09-10T18:30:00ZOur friend Patrick talks about having faith during tough times like these.Our friend Patrick talks about having faith during tough times like these.The_Messagefeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=20471#2005-09-09T01:14:00Z2005-09-09T01:14:00Z2005-09-09T01:14:00ZAn Important Announcement regarding Skepticality.An Important Announcement regarding Skepticality.Special Guest: James Randifeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=19104#2005-09-01T04:55:00Z2005-09-01T04:55:00Z2005-09-01T04:55:00ZJames Randi comes back to Skepticality! This time around Randi shares his thoughts on Bad Book Authors, The Amazing Meeting 4, A story from the Million Dollar Prize, and Intelligent Design vs. Evolution.James Randi comes back to Skepticality! This time around Randi shares his thoughts on Bad Book Authors, The Amazing Meeting 4, A story from the Million Dollar Prize, and Intelligent Design vs. Evolution.Whimsicality: Mirror Mirrorfeedback@skepticality.com (Batpig Science Center)http://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=18636#2005-08-29T16:15:00Z2005-08-29T16:15:00Z2005-08-29T16:15:00ZThe 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 the world of the reflective surface.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 the world of the reflective surface.Interview: w/Bob Carroll of Skepdicfeedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=17637#2005-08-23T03:56:00Z2005-08-23T03:56:00Z2005-08-23T03:56:00ZIn 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 his site and in his book.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 his site and in his book.Special Guest: The Bad Astronomer Corner!feedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=16724#2005-08-17T04:51:00Z2005-08-17T04:51:00Z2005-08-17T04:51:00ZIn 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 on this episode)
Special Links: Podcast Pickle, Donal Hinely, Bad AstronomerIn 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 on this episode)
Special Links: Podcast Pickle, Donal Hinely, Bad AstronomerInterview: Seth Shostak from SETIfeedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=15811#2005-08-10T16:13:00Z2005-08-10T16:13:00Z2005-08-10T16:13:00ZWe 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. 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. Whimsicality: I Love My Carfeedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=15224#2005-08-06T00:26:00Z2005-08-06T00:26:00Z2005-08-06T00:26:00ZOur 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.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.Interview: George Hrab (Musical Guest)feedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=14555#2005-08-01T02:28:00Z2005-08-01T02:28:00Z2005-08-01T02:28:00ZPhilosophunk! 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, plus briefings on Skepticality at DragonCon, and a word about that new planet; Xena.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, plus briefings on Skepticality at DragonCon, and a word about that new planet; Xena.(patched) Win an iPod 20GB, Mesmer, Casino Monkey, and Video Sexfeedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=13908#2005-07-27T00:57:00Z2005-07-27T00:57:00Z2005-07-27T00:57:00ZOur 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!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!Whimsicality: Book Smartfeedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=12924#2005-07-19T20:25:00Z2005-07-19T20:25:00Z2005-07-19T20:25:00ZThis 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 bookÃÂ?ÃÂ you might want to arm yourself with a little Whimsicality!
My Odeo Channel (Code: 1e5b45f60b2a5540)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 bookÃÂ?ÃÂ you might want to arm yourself with a little Whimsicality!
My Odeo Channel (Code: 1e5b45f60b2a5540)Interview: Dr. Michael Shermerfeedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=12399#2005-07-15T15:51:00Z2005-07-15T15:51:00Z2005-07-15T15:51:00ZIn 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 and appearences behind his name. This is one show not to be missed! 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 and appearences behind his name. This is one show not to be missed! Whimsicality: The Number 5feedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=11769#2005-07-10T12:22:00Z2005-07-10T12:22:00Z2005-07-10T12:22:00ZYou 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 everything to do with that dreaded number...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 everything to do with that dreaded number...Interview: Jennifer Michael Hecht (Doubt)feedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=11202#2005-07-06T00:25:00Z2005-07-06T00:25:00Z2005-07-06T00:25:00ZWe discuss our new website, Swoopy covers the news, and we have an incredible discussion with Jennifer Michael Hecht. Author of the book 'Doubt: A history'. We talk about how doubt and skepticism has existed throughout known history, and how is has been viewed over time. An interesting discussion about religion, doubt, skepticism, and humanist views. We discuss our new website, Swoopy covers the news, and we have an incredible discussion with Jennifer Michael Hecht. Author of the book 'Doubt: A history'. We talk about how doubt and skepticism has existed throughout known history, and how is has been viewed over time. An interesting discussion about religion, doubt, skepticism, and humanist views. Interview: James Randi (JREF)dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=10471#2005-06-30T16:13:00Z2005-06-30T16:13:00Z2005-06-30T16:13:00ZIn this episode, we are honored and excited to present to you, an interview with James Randi! James was kind enough to spend some time with us on the phone talking about the JREF, the Million Dollar Prize, and those pesky folks that think they can talk to the dead! Come join us and Mr. Randi for a great conversation. In this episode, we are honored and excited to present to you, an interview with James Randi! James was kind enough to spend some time with us on the phone talking about the JREF, the Million Dollar Prize, and those pesky folks that think they can talk to the dead! Come join us and Mr. Randi for a great conversation. Whimsicality: EVIL EYE!dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=9787#2005-06-23T23:26:00Z2005-06-23T23:26:00Z2005-06-23T23:26:00ZEver wish that a look really could kill? Why is there a giant eye on the back of the one dollar bill? The eye is everywhere, and like Swoopy, sometimes it's up to no good.Ever wish that a look really could kill? Why is there a giant eye on the back of the one dollar bill? The eye is everywhere, and like Swoopy, sometimes it's up to no good.Interview: Benjamin Radford (Media Mythmakers)dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=9575#2005-06-21T19:40:00Z2005-06-21T19:40:00Z2005-06-21T19:40:00ZWe have a very special guest, Benjamin Radford, editor of Skeptical Inquiry and Pensar Magazine. Author of Media Mythmakers, and employee/expert at CSICOP. Benjamin joins us for a lively discussion on how the Media and Activists use myth, emotion and bad statistics to mislead us.We have a very special guest, Benjamin Radford, editor of Skeptical Inquiry and Pensar Magazine. Author of Media Mythmakers, and employee/expert at CSICOP. Benjamin joins us for a lively discussion on how the Media and Activists use myth, emotion and bad statistics to mislead us.Interview: Tom Flynn (Free Inquiry)dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=9246#2005-06-18T01:44:00Z2005-06-18T01:44:00Z2005-06-18T01:44:00ZWe have a very special guest, Tom Flynn, one of the Editors of Free Inquiry, Member of CSICOP, and the Center for Inquiry. Tom is also an accomplished book author, and well respected Secular Humanist. Come join us with Mr. Flynn as we discuss the meaning of Secularism, and how it applies to current events.We have a very special guest, Tom Flynn, one of the Editors of Free Inquiry, Member of CSICOP, and the Center for Inquiry. Tom is also an accomplished book author, and well respected Secular Humanist. Come join us with Mr. Flynn as we discuss the meaning of Secularism, and how it applies to current events.Interview: Rob Irving (Crop Circles)dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=8739#2005-06-12T19:26:00Z2005-06-12T19:26:00Z2005-06-12T19:26:00ZWe have a very special guest, Rob Irving, from Circlemakers! Rob joined us to talk about the 'myth' of the crop circle and how he and the team of folks he works with create some of the beautiful and no-so-mysterious circles we see in the wheat.We have a very special guest, Rob Irving, from Circlemakers! Rob joined us to talk about the 'myth' of the crop circle and how he and the team of folks he works with create some of the beautiful and no-so-mysterious circles we see in the wheat.Round Table: Astronomy Podcast of Doomdcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=7996#2005-06-03T15:37:00Z2005-06-03T15:37:00Z2005-06-03T15:37:00ZThe aPOD, (Astronomy Podcast of Doom!). This was a joint podcast which included 5-6 different science and astronomy based podcasters. The show/gathering was made possible by the folks at Slacker Astronomy, who gave us permission to play it as well! Since we are going on vacation today, this was a great little gift so we could bring you something cool to listen to! We hope you have as much fun listening as we did creating it.The aPOD, (Astronomy Podcast of Doom!). This was a joint podcast which included 5-6 different science and astronomy based podcasters. The show/gathering was made possible by the folks at Slacker Astronomy, who gave us permission to play it as well! Since we are going on vacation today, this was a great little gift so we could bring you something cool to listen to! We hope you have as much fun listening as we did creating it.Whimsicality: White Buffalodcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=7782#2005-06-01T01:11:00Z2005-06-01T01:11:00Z2005-06-01T01:11:00ZWelcome to Whimsicality. This is our 'in-between' show, a short segment by Swoopy on one aspect of life that is whimsical, strange, or bizzare. An investigation into the lighter side of life, where non-sensical crap is fun, for just under 10 minutes.Welcome to Whimsicality. This is our 'in-between' show, a short segment by Swoopy on one aspect of life that is whimsical, strange, or bizzare. An investigation into the lighter side of life, where non-sensical crap is fun, for just under 10 minutes.Roswell UFO Crash, Wiccan Parents...dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=7539#2005-05-28T00:12:00Z2005-05-28T00:12:00Z2005-05-28T00:12:00ZThe Roswell UFO Crash, Bad Judgement of Wiccan Parents, Salt, What Darth Vader Brings to Bed...The Roswell UFO Crash, Bad Judgement of Wiccan Parents, Salt, What Darth Vader Brings to Bed...Whimsicality: FORTUNE COOKIE!dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=7240#2005-05-23T23:04:00Z2005-05-23T23:04:00Z2005-05-23T23:04:00ZThis episode we investigate the mythos of the fortune cookie. Why does this little folded treat have that little kernel of wisdom inside? Who put it there, and what power does it really hold? Come inside, and find out!This episode we investigate the mythos of the fortune cookie. Why does this little folded treat have that little kernel of wisdom inside? Who put it there, and what power does it really hold? Come inside, and find out!Interview: Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy)dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=6963#2005-05-20T03:14:00Z2005-05-20T03:14:00Z2005-05-20T03:14:00ZThis is our first interview show! We have a very special guest, Phil Plait, PhD Astronomer, Author of Bad Astronomy, and popular skeptic seen on the most recent episode of Penn and Teller's 'Bullshit' on Showtime. Join us with Phil, he's a great guy and proves that critical thinking can be FUN!This is our first interview show! We have a very special guest, Phil Plait, PhD Astronomer, Author of Bad Astronomy, and popular skeptic seen on the most recent episode of Penn and Teller's 'Bullshit' on Showtime. Join us with Phil, he's a great guy and proves that critical thinking can be FUN!Flat Earth, Private Property, Sweden...dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=6582#2005-05-15T05:03:00Z2005-05-15T05:03:00Z2005-05-15T05:03:00ZAncient people believed the earth was flat, Private Property Rights, Ugly Ripe Tomatoes, Sweden - (You can love your pets... just don't LOVE your pets!)Ancient people believed the earth was flat, Private Property Rights, Ugly Ripe Tomatoes, Sweden - (You can love your pets... just don't LOVE your pets!)Whimsicality: ROCK!dcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=6507#2005-05-14T02:31:00Z2005-05-14T02:31:00Z2005-05-14T02:31:00ZThis episode we investigate the power of ROCKS! People throughout history revere, worship, study, and keep rocks as cuddly, low-maintenance pets. But do they have mystical powers?This episode we investigate the power of ROCKS! People throughout history revere, worship, study, and keep rocks as cuddly, low-maintenance pets. But do they have mystical powers?U.S. Founding Fathers Beliefs, Two-Spiritsdcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=6290#2005-05-11T00:20:00Z2005-05-11T00:20:00Z2005-05-11T00:20:00ZFounding Fathers Beliefs, and the Two-Spirit tales.Founding Fathers Beliefs, and the Two-Spirit tales.Machiavelli Might Have Been Cooldcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=6289#2005-05-11T00:18:00Z2005-05-11T00:18:00Z2005-05-11T00:18:00ZMachiavelli (He's really not that bad...)Machiavelli (He's really not that bad...)All About Ghandi and Alternative Medicinedcolanduno@mac.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=6156#2005-05-09T08:01:00Z2005-05-09T08:01:00Z2005-05-09T08:01:00ZGhandi, and Alternative MedicineGhandi, and Alternative MedicineReal Skeptical Heroes (Internet Debater)feedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=10969#2005-04-03T11:31:00Z2005-04-03T11:31:00Z2005-04-03T11:31:00ZReal Skeptical Heroes: We salute, the Internet Forum Debater!Real Skeptical Heroes: We salute, the Internet Forum Debater!What is Skepticality?feedback@skepticality.comhttp://skepticality.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=10863#2005-04-01T18:36:00Z2005-04-01T18:36:00Z2005-04-01T18:36:00ZJust what is skepticality? It is science, critical thought, humanist discussion, physics, history, astronomy, the de-bunking of pseudo-science and the paranormal. Come join us, and don't forget to subscribe via iTunes!Just what is skepticality? It is science, critical thought, humanist discussion, physics, history, astronomy, the de-bunking of pseudo-science and the paranormal. Come join us, and don't forget to subscribe via iTunes!