Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSkeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.
Recent episodes include "Episode #488" (29 October 2026), "Episode #486" (15 October 2026), and "Episode #482" (17 September 2026).
Skeptics with a K publishes roughly weekly across 498 episodes.
Booking probability for Skeptics with a K is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Skeptics with a K requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Skeptics with a K's contact route on record: verified email.
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Skeptics with a K is a science podcast with 498 episodes published.
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Mike talks about cryptanalysis and uses it to try and break the supposedly 'unbreakable' cipher used in the BBC's comedy-drama Ludwig. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or...
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Alice talks about the funding crisis in academia, and Marsh and Alice go to see Matt Winning performing live. Plus, the very last call for tickets for the European Skeptics Congress! You can find all the details on the...
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As Alice and Marsh return from travels to Portugal, Mike talks about the new feature from Anthropic which can identify AI generated text. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at...
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Alice talks about neurodivergence and disability, following the new Channel 4 documentary The Great ADHD Myth. Meanwhile, Marsh tries to climb a ladder. Note: Alice's story contains some descriptions of disability...
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Marsh looks at the links between billionaire activists and academia, where claims of academic freedom provide cover for a political agenda. Meanwhile, Mike is visited by an angel. You can find all the details on the...
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Mike explores the difference between large language models, and other types of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Alice is hurling toddlers from a patio. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress...
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Alice talks about open research and research integrity, in light of allegations of plagiarism made against a Cambridge professor. Meanwhile, the team goes to see Spider-Man. You can find all the details on the European...
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Marsh looks at the belief that we're probably all living in a computer simulation and nothing around us is real. Meanwhile, Alice gets very annoyed and the team go to see The Odyssey. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K...
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Mike looks at claims that being tied up for sex will give you cancer. Meanwhile, Marsh tries to make it home from London. Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support...
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With the UK enduring its third official heatwave of the year, Marsh looks at the arguments denying there is anything to worry about. After all, everyone remembers the long, hot summer of 1976. You can find all the...
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Alice looks at the evidence for the so-called loneliness epidemic, and whether it disproportionately impacts men. Meanwhile, Marsh tries to avoid World Cup spoilers in France and Mike tries to avoid My Chemical Romance...
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Mike looks at the products from Telos Audio Design which claim to improve the performance of audio equipment. Meanwhile, Marsh tries to book a restaurant while having trouble with his electrics. You can find all the...
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Mike asks whatever happened to the story that men think about the Roman Empire every day? Meanwhile, Marsh is interrogated by Noah Lugeons about the World Cup and Alice gets a fiver in the post. You can find all the...
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Marsh talks about the social media ban and suggests that we may be targeting the wrong problem. Meanwhile, Marsh and Alice visit Wales to teach critical thinking. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics...
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Mike investigates the social media language of 'algospeak' and asks if it really does anything at all? Meanwhile, Marsh can't figure out why there are suddenly no ads on the Internet. You can find all the details on the...
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Marsh investigates the use of aromatherapy in NHS Maternity care. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to the theatre. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org . Tickets are priced at...
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Alice asks whether inhaling hydrogen peroxide can cures what ails you (spoiler: no it can't), and Marsh realises he has never heard of the Planets. Meanwhile, the team are suffering in the heat. Well, except Alice, who...
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Mike looks at a new article in the Guardian which claims the nocebo effect will make you sick. Meanwhile, Alice manages to sustain an injury while driving. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress...
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Alice asks if we're about to plunge into another global pandemic with Hantavirus. Meanwhile, Marsh visits the beautiful Italian city of Florence... and Mike goes to Bristol. You can find all the details on the European...
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Mike revisits a topic from the early days of Skeptics with a K, asking what the research says about Feliway pheromone products for cats. Meanwhile, Marsh visits the Crucible to watch the snooker and is immediately...
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