Just Skeptics
A skeptical podcast brought to you by Some Guys in Manchester. Every week we gently take the piss out of the latest news from the fringe of science, medicine and reason.

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Thiis week we are joined by Andy Lewis, from the award-winning blog "The Quackometer". We discuss Gay Scouts, bilocation, magic wands, and Andy gets on his soapbox to share his problem with Steiner-Waldorf Schools. 

Direct download: js_39_F.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:04 AM

In this episode we discuss Bees! with Dr*T from the Thinking Is Dangerous blog. Also, Psychic Sylvia Browne and Atlantis (isn't that just off the coast of Cornwall?). 

Direct download: JS_38_FF.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:26 PM

This week, we're joined by Trystan Swale of Fortean Radio as we discuss MMR, We Fucking Love Science, Handfasting, and the Boston Bombing conspiracy theories. 
 

Direct download: JS_37_2_4.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:43 AM

This week we're joined by Richard Whitworth for a bro-science soapbox. Rick doesn't talk about internet time traveller crazies, but does give us some handy microwave tips. Meanwhile Gavin looks deeper into the backlash agaisnt the Equality Symbol use on Facebook and twitter. 

 

Direct download: JS_36_L_3.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:58 AM

Dr Ayesha joins Gav, Janis, Rick and the prodigal Alex for episode 35 of Just Skeptics. 
This week:

Social Media and activism

Where Marketing meets Surgery

Gopher the amazing bomb detector  Golf ball finder

Janis is just a symptom of the culture of narcissism

Dr Ayesha's Soapbox on a study that says 97% of Doctors prescribe placebos

Direct download: JS_35_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12 PM

This week we're rejoined by Polyp, the Political Cartoonist, to discuss his close encounters of an irrational kind. Gavin presents us with a conspiracy theory that he thinks sounds quite reasonable, and Rick looks at the link between bombs and Hepatitis C. Also, the Pope. 

Links!

http://www.polyp.org.uk/ 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/feb/25/scientists-divided-device-hepatitis-c 

Direct download: ep_34_new2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:56 PM

Episode 33 of Just Skeptics, with Mr Mykie of the Wondercat Bakery amongst many wonderful things.  Janis, Rick, Gavin and Mykie discuss the recent ‘Same Sex Marriage’ Bill rather than a soapbox this week.

Also, Rick discusses Sally Davies (England’s Chief Medical  Officer) and her recent stance on homeopathy.

And Janis shares the wisdom of a couple of Radio Hosts, who think there may be a graveyard inhabiting your body… but only if you’re a family-destroying feminist whore.

If you’re interested in knowing more about what your MP is up to, or would like to contact them; here are some useful links mentioned in the show:

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/

http://skeptical-voter.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

http://www.writetothem.com/

Direct download: JS_33.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:18 PM

This week, Janis, Gavin and Rick are joined by local author and organiser of the GMSkeptics Bookclub 'Skeplit', Joely Black for a Soapbox on 'The Secret'.  
Meanwhile, Rick discusses the recent news on four cases brought to the European Court of Human Rights by Christians who said their employers had discriminated against them because of their beliefs, Gavin fills us in on some creative parking payment thinking, and Janis is still talking about boobs. 

Direct download: JS_32_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:28 PM

This week's episode is full of... well something...

Janis, Gav and Rick are joined by Wes from The Atheist Nomads, as he gives us a soapbox on protests and activism. As always, it's available on Libsyn and iTunes. 

Here's the links!

Gavin on Newtown conspiracies

Shocking truth revealed - Chemtrails present in sky on day of press conference!

Natural News 

Breaking news - eyewitness accounts are often at odds with official stories!

Rick on the uptake of witchcraft

Janis on squeezing breasts to stop cancer

And here's Gav as Emperor Palpatine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouEtn-vKWFg

Direct download: JS_31.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:20 PM

Hello! Welcome to the End of the World and/or Christmas 2012!

This week we don't have a Soapbox, but we're discussing all things apocalyptic-y and have some light-hearted festive fun around our potential last day on the planet, with regulars Janis Callister, Gavin Schofield and Rick Owen, and almost regular Geoff Whelan.

GMSS Skeptics in the Pub regular, Nick, tells us his best candidate for disaster, whilst at the Pub.

Janis asks if we should tell our kids the truth about Santa (that he farts and steals money out of Dot Cotton's purse).  

Rick dutifully explains what we really might have to worry about here on planet earth (glad someone is thinking ahead).

Gavin... well... it's hard to describe some days. You're probably better off just listening. 

Oh and while I've got you, don't forget to google the wonderful Astronomycast Podcast. No Cheating, get right in at episode 1!

Direct download: JS_30.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:04 PM