https://fallacioustrump.com Episodes of podcasts that aren't Fallacious Trump, which feature Fallacious Trump co-host Jim Cliff Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:29:23 GMT Jim Cliff Podcast Appearances yes Episodes of podcasts that aren't Fallacious Trump, which feature Fallacious Trump co-host Jim Cliff 2026-07-24T00:29:23Z https://audioboom.com/posts/8601668 <div>This week, we figured you might not be thinking about election related stuff enough. So we invited Jim and Mark from the <em>Fallacious Trump</em> podcast on to talk about what might just have been the wrongest movie we've ever seen.<br>==<br>Check out Jim's book, "2000 Mules and One Big Lie: A Stubborn Conspiracy Theory", <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9K5NN6S">click here</a>.<br>Check out the Fallacious Trump podcast here: <a href="https://fallacioustrump.com/">https://fallacioustrump.com/</a><br>==<br>Come see us live in Nashville! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-nashville-tennessee-tickets-997264413707?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-nashville-tennessee-tickets-997264413707</a><br>If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/godawful">http://patreon.com/godawful</a><br>Check out our other shows, <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/scathing-atheist">The Scathing Atheist</a>, <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat">The Skepticrat</a>, <a href="http://citationpod.com/">Citation Needed</a>, and <a href="https://danddminus.libsyn.com/">D&#38;D Minus</a>.<br>Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/</a> </div> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:36:05 GMT tag:audioboom.com,2024-11-04:/posts/8601668 God Awful Movies yes <div>This week, we figured you might not be thinking about election related stuff enough. So we invited Jim and Mark from the <em>Fallacious Trump</em> podcast on to talk about what might just have been the wrongest movie we've ever seen.<br>==<br>Check out Jim's book, "2000 Mules and One Big Lie: A Stubborn Conspiracy Theory", <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9K5NN6S">click here</a>.<br>Check out the Fallacious Trump podcast here: <a href="https://fallacioustrump.com/">https://fallacioustrump.com/</a><br>==<br>Come see us live in Nashville! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-nashville-tennessee-tickets-997264413707?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-nashville-tennessee-tickets-997264413707</a><br>If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: <a href="http://patreon.com/godawful">http://patreon.com/godawful</a><br>Check out our other shows, <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/scathing-atheist">The Scathing Atheist</a>, <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat">The Skepticrat</a>, <a href="http://citationpod.com/">Citation Needed</a>, and <a href="https://danddminus.libsyn.com/">D&#38;D Minus</a>.<br>Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/</a> </div> 2026-06-04T10:36:05Z https://sitp.online/podcast/skepticamp-2025-talk-01-suspicious-minds-the-predictable-irrationality-of-the-traitors-jim-cliff/ <p class="wp-block-paragraph">This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2025, that happened in front of a live audience on October 24th 2025 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was live streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp/</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">About the talk: With stressful competition and very little actual evidence to go on, TV smash hit The Traitors is a masterclass of flawed reasoning and leaps of logic. In this talk, Jim will look at some of the shakiest arguments contestants across the world rely on when hunting traitors, to see if we can learn from their mistakes.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">About the speaker: Jim is one of the hosts of the Fallacious Trump podcast, where he and co-host Mark Levermore explain logical fallacies using examples from Trump (as well as pop culture and UK politics)</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>The music used in this episode is by Thula Borah and is used with permission.</em></p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:34:45 GMT 6c7a61b7-bad5-50ba-a452-5609fda68a62 Skeptics in the Pub Online Podcast no <p class="wp-block-paragraph">This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2025, that happened in front of a live audience on October 24th 2025 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was live streamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp/</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">About the talk: With stressful competition and very little actual evidence to go on, TV smash hit The Traitors is a masterclass of flawed reasoning and leaps of logic. In this talk, Jim will look at some of the shakiest arguments contestants across the world rely on when hunting traitors, to see if we can learn from their mistakes.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">About the speaker: Jim is one of the hosts of the Fallacious Trump podcast, where he and co-host Mark Levermore explain logical fallacies using examples from Trump (as well as pop culture and UK politics)</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>The music used in this episode is by Thula Borah and is used with permission.</em></p> 2026-06-04T10:34:45Z https://dissonancepod.libsyn.com/episode-801-2000-mules-and-one-big-lie-eve-of-the-election Kamala Harris' Crowd Size Crushes Previous Record With Ellipse Speech - Newsweek Optimism From Hillary Clinton and Darkness From Donald Trump at Campaign's End - The New York Times Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report Amazon.com: 2000 Mules and One Big Lie: A Stubborn Conspiracy Theory eBook Fallacious Trump Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:58 GMT 3994fd71-f85e-40c8-9a62-6ec5cee912d6 Cognitive Dissonance yes Kamala Harris' Crowd Size Crushes Previous Record With Ellipse Speech - Newsweek Optimism From Hillary Clinton and Darkness From Donald Trump at Campaign's End - The New York Times Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report Amazon.com: 2000 Mules and One Big Lie: A Stubborn Conspiracy Theory eBook Fallacious Trump 2026-06-04T10:31:58Z http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/the-skeptic-podcast/episode-069 <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/09/are-the-claims-for-using-coffee-waste-in-the-garden-well-grounded/">Are the claims for using coffee waste in the garden well grounded?</a> by Sarah Hearne, from September 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2022/02/the-overton-window-of-conspiracy-theories-has-shifted-toward-the-extreme-we-need-to-drag-it-back/">The Overton window of conspiracy theories has shifted toward the extreme - we need to drag it back</a> by Dave Hahn, from February 2022 </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/10/the-march-for-life-conference-showed-the-us-influence-on-uk-anti-abortion-groups/">The March for Life conference showed the US influence on UK anti-abortion groups</a> by Abi Kennedy, from October 2025 </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/07/the-quantified-self-technological-gimmick-or-genuine-game-changer/">The Quantified Self: technological gimmick or genuine game changer?</a> By Al Isthifah Bin Mazlan, from July 2024 </p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT 61e6304e-0c72-4a63-9f3a-21acfe2a4e13 The Skeptic Podcast no <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/09/are-the-claims-for-using-coffee-waste-in-the-garden-well-grounded/">Are the claims for using coffee waste in the garden well grounded?</a> by Sarah Hearne, from September 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2022/02/the-overton-window-of-conspiracy-theories-has-shifted-toward-the-extreme-we-need-to-drag-it-back/">The Overton window of conspiracy theories has shifted toward the extreme - we need to drag it back</a> by Dave Hahn, from February 2022 </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/10/the-march-for-life-conference-showed-the-us-influence-on-uk-anti-abortion-groups/">The March for Life conference showed the US influence on UK anti-abortion groups</a> by Abi Kennedy, from October 2025 </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/07/the-quantified-self-technological-gimmick-or-genuine-game-changer/">The Quantified Self: technological gimmick or genuine game changer?</a> By Al Isthifah Bin Mazlan, from July 2024 </p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> 2026-06-19T10:00:00Z http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/the-skeptic-podcast/episode-065 <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p>The American Culture War: Coming to a politics near you by Aaron Rabinowitz, from June 2021</p></li><li><p>Time to ‘drop the crop’ - why cutting off the tips of dogs&#39; ears is never right by Robyn Lowe, from March 2023</p></li><li><p>Spontaneous Human Combustion: The truth behind the myth of Mary Carpenter by Matt Mills, from May 2021 </p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> Fri, 22 May 2026 09:23:00 GMT 4d28e9a4-7389-4e21-9340-4fcb07002d34 The Skeptic Podcast no <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p>The American Culture War: Coming to a politics near you by Aaron Rabinowitz, from June 2021</p></li><li><p>Time to ‘drop the crop’ - why cutting off the tips of dogs&#39; ears is never right by Robyn Lowe, from March 2023</p></li><li><p>Spontaneous Human Combustion: The truth behind the myth of Mary Carpenter by Matt Mills, from May 2021 </p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> 2026-05-22T09:23:00Z http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/the-skeptic-podcast/episode-061 <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020.</p><p>On this episode:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/11/attempts-to-bring-back-the-woolly-mammoth-distract-us-from-vital-conservationist-goals/">Attempts to &#34;bring back&#34; the woolly mammoth distract us from vital conservationist goals</a> by Sarah Hearne from November 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/01/the-anti-fluoridation-movement-is-born-of-public-health-mistrust-and-misinformation/">The anti-fluoridation movement is born of public health mistrust and misinformation</a> by Elissar Gerges from January 2025</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2023/12/auriculotherapy-why-poking-needles-into-your-earlobe-is-essentially-pointless/">Auriculotherapy: why poking needles into your earlobe is, essentially, pointless</a> by Edzard Ernst from December 2023</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/01/people-with-alzheimers-deserve-care-and-dignity-not-false-hope-of-miracle-cures/">Patients with Alzheimer&#39;s deserve care and dignity - not false hope of miracle cures</a> by Lena Bohman from January 2025</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT 418c73a2-e42e-4103-be95-57b21411b0ad The Skeptic Podcast no <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020.</p><p>On this episode:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/11/attempts-to-bring-back-the-woolly-mammoth-distract-us-from-vital-conservationist-goals/">Attempts to &#34;bring back&#34; the woolly mammoth distract us from vital conservationist goals</a> by Sarah Hearne from November 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/01/the-anti-fluoridation-movement-is-born-of-public-health-mistrust-and-misinformation/">The anti-fluoridation movement is born of public health mistrust and misinformation</a> by Elissar Gerges from January 2025</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2023/12/auriculotherapy-why-poking-needles-into-your-earlobe-is-essentially-pointless/">Auriculotherapy: why poking needles into your earlobe is, essentially, pointless</a> by Edzard Ernst from December 2023</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/01/people-with-alzheimers-deserve-care-and-dignity-not-false-hope-of-miracle-cures/">Patients with Alzheimer&#39;s deserve care and dignity - not false hope of miracle cures</a> by Lena Bohman from January 2025</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> 2026-04-24T10:00:00Z http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/the-skeptic-podcast/episode-057 <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/09/exploring-the-limits-of-skepticism-part-1-we-need-an-epilogue/">Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 1: We need an Epilogue</a>, by Chris French, from September 2025</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/11/those-who-define-as-post-tribal-forget-that-we-all-have-communities-and-biases/">Those who define as &#39;post-tribal&#39; forget that we all have communities - and biases</a>, by Aaron Rabinowitz, from November 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2020/10/chiropractors-anti-vax/">From the outset, chiropractors have held anti-vax views – sadly, not much has changed</a>, by Edzard Ernst, from October 2020 </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/08/rapa-nui-european-myths-mask-the-reason-for-societal-collapse-on-easter-island-colonialism/">Rapa Nui: European myths mask the reason for societal collapse on Easter Island - colonialism</a>, by Sarah Hearne, from August 2021</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT f3c04741-7b33-43f6-85d6-5b03f0bb76cc The Skeptic Podcast no <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2025/09/exploring-the-limits-of-skepticism-part-1-we-need-an-epilogue/">Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 1: We need an Epilogue</a>, by Chris French, from September 2025</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/11/those-who-define-as-post-tribal-forget-that-we-all-have-communities-and-biases/">Those who define as &#39;post-tribal&#39; forget that we all have communities - and biases</a>, by Aaron Rabinowitz, from November 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2020/10/chiropractors-anti-vax/">From the outset, chiropractors have held anti-vax views – sadly, not much has changed</a>, by Edzard Ernst, from October 2020 </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/08/rapa-nui-european-myths-mask-the-reason-for-societal-collapse-on-easter-island-colonialism/">Rapa Nui: European myths mask the reason for societal collapse on Easter Island - colonialism</a>, by Sarah Hearne, from August 2021</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://patreon.com/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> 2026-03-27T11:00:00Z http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/the-skeptic-podcast/episode-053 <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/12/birdfeeders-are-very-popular-but-are-they-whats-best-for-our-feathered-friends/">Birdfeeders are very popular, but are they what&#39;s best for our feathered friends?</a>, by Sarah Hearne, from December 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/06/an-unconvincing-psychic-night-in-hamilton-with-medium-elaine-claire/">An unconvincing &#39;psychic&#39; night in Hamilton with medium Elaine Claire</a>, by Brian Eggo, from June 2024</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/02/beware-the-they-once-we-believe-in-hidden-evil-cabals-we-can-be-convinced-of-anything/">Beware the &#39;They&#39;: once we believe in hidden, evil cabals, we can be convinced of anything</a>, by Aaron Rabinowitz, from February 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/i-will-eat-the-bugs-the-latest-insect-eating-meme-from-conspiracy-theorists-doesnt-scare-me/">I will eat the bugs: the latest insect-eating meme from conspiracy theorists doesn&#39;t scare me</a>, by Dave Hahn, from May 2024</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT 7c80cf77-e51b-47f0-81da-9c64bac75b24 The Skeptic Podcast no <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/12/birdfeeders-are-very-popular-but-are-they-whats-best-for-our-feathered-friends/">Birdfeeders are very popular, but are they what&#39;s best for our feathered friends?</a>, by Sarah Hearne, from December 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/06/an-unconvincing-psychic-night-in-hamilton-with-medium-elaine-claire/">An unconvincing &#39;psychic&#39; night in Hamilton with medium Elaine Claire</a>, by Brian Eggo, from June 2024</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2021/02/beware-the-they-once-we-believe-in-hidden-evil-cabals-we-can-be-convinced-of-anything/">Beware the &#39;They&#39;: once we believe in hidden, evil cabals, we can be convinced of anything</a>, by Aaron Rabinowitz, from February 2021</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/i-will-eat-the-bugs-the-latest-insect-eating-meme-from-conspiracy-theorists-doesnt-scare-me/">I will eat the bugs: the latest insect-eating meme from conspiracy theorists doesn&#39;t scare me</a>, by Dave Hahn, from May 2024</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> 2026-02-27T11:00:00Z http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/the-skeptic-podcast/episode-046 <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2020/12/skeptical-about-free-will-prove-it/">Are you skeptical About Free Will? Prove it!</a>, by Aaron Rabinowitz, from December 2020</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2020/12/we-all-need-good-hand-hygiene-but-antibacterial-soap-is-a-waste-of-time/">We all need good hand hygiene, but antibacterial soaps are a waste of time</a>, by Alice Howarth, from December 2020</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2011/01/from-the-archives-korean-fan-death-the-curiously-local-mass-killer/">From the archives: Korean fan death, the curiously-local mass killer</a>, by Deborah Hyde, from January 2011</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/how-to-engage-with-arguments-rationally-respectfully-and-with-humility/">How to engage with arguments rationally, respectfully, and with humility</a>, by Michael Marshall, from May 2024</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT a1016ffa-27ae-428a-af34-6848f7110daa The Skeptic Podcast no <p>From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch as online news source in September 2020. </p><p>On this episode: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2020/12/skeptical-about-free-will-prove-it/">Are you skeptical About Free Will? Prove it!</a>, by Aaron Rabinowitz, from December 2020</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2020/12/we-all-need-good-hand-hygiene-but-antibacterial-soap-is-a-waste-of-time/">We all need good hand hygiene, but antibacterial soaps are a waste of time</a>, by Alice Howarth, from December 2020</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2011/01/from-the-archives-korean-fan-death-the-curiously-local-mass-killer/">From the archives: Korean fan death, the curiously-local mass killer</a>, by Deborah Hyde, from January 2011</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/how-to-engage-with-arguments-rationally-respectfully-and-with-humility/">How to engage with arguments rationally, respectfully, and with humility</a>, by Michael Marshall, from May 2024</p></li></ul><p>Find more from The Skeptic at <a href="https://www.skeptic.org.uk/">skeptic.org.uk</a>, or to support the show, take out a small voluntary donation at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/theskeptic">patreon.com/theskeptic</a></p> 2026-01-09T11:00:00Z https://selfpublishingspotlight.libsyn.com/spotlight-tn-045mp3-0 <p class="p1">Jim Cliff is under the spotlight this week - Author of a number of detective fiction and non-fiction books</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:44:46 GMT f63fb78f-eb09-4f6d-aaf8-89f6b9f2e53d The Self Publishing Spotlight no <p class="p1">Jim Cliff is under the spotlight this week - Author of a number of detective fiction and non-fiction books</p> 2026-06-04T10:44:46Z https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moswooping/episodes/EU-Regulations-on-Cabbages--Paracetamol-on-the-NHS--MPs-on-Brexit-e57hvf <p><em><strong>AKA: In her latest feature-length film, Tracy Beaker struggles with Land mines for the first time.</strong></em></p> <p>This week Al is joined by Jim Cliff from the <a href="https://fallacioustrump.com/">Fallacious Trump</a> podcast as they discuss 9 things women couldn't do in 1971, the EU regulations on Cabbages, the money spent on the Amazon wildfires compared with the film Venom, Wall Street's historical "border wall" to keep out the English, the NHS spend on paracetamol and everyone's favourite topic... Brexit!</p> <p>Plus find out which recent fact the podcast got wrong and see how Jim does on the new Fact Check leaderboard!</p> <p>Want more details about the stories we've discussed on this episode? Read our <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3KTZVECedO9yNy4sH89Oafj7yZ9IIb5Gb4XtFTREBY/edit?usp=sharing">show notes Google Doc</a>.&#160;</p> <p><em>You can now buy Ministry of Swooping Merch, check out </em><a href="https://moswooping.teemill.com/"><em><strong>moswooping.teemil.com</strong></em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><em>Come like our </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoSwooping"><em><strong>Facebook Page</strong></em></a><em>, join our </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/494363114642580/"><em><strong>Facebook Group</strong></em></a><em>, follow us on </em><a href="https://twitter.com/MoSwooping"><em><strong>Twitter</strong></em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moswooping/"><em><strong>Instagram</strong></em></a><em>, &#160;or email </em><a href="mailto:moswooping@gmail.com"><em><strong>moswooping@gmail.com</strong></em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><em>You can find @</em><a href="https://twitter.com/fallacioustrump"><em>FallaciousTrump </em></a><em>on Twitter.</em></p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:43:35 GMT 690fc198-d881-874a-0a18-52ec3af7093f The Ministry of Swooping: A Fake News Podcast yes <p><em><strong>AKA: In her latest feature-length film, Tracy Beaker struggles with Land mines for the first time.</strong></em></p> <p>This week Al is joined by Jim Cliff from the <a href="https://fallacioustrump.com/">Fallacious Trump</a> podcast as they discuss 9 things women couldn't do in 1971, the EU regulations on Cabbages, the money spent on the Amazon wildfires compared with the film Venom, Wall Street's historical "border wall" to keep out the English, the NHS spend on paracetamol and everyone's favourite topic... Brexit!</p> <p>Plus find out which recent fact the podcast got wrong and see how Jim does on the new Fact Check leaderboard!</p> <p>Want more details about the stories we've discussed on this episode? Read our <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3KTZVECedO9yNy4sH89Oafj7yZ9IIb5Gb4XtFTREBY/edit?usp=sharing">show notes Google Doc</a>.&#160;</p> <p><em>You can now buy Ministry of Swooping Merch, check out </em><a href="https://moswooping.teemill.com/"><em><strong>moswooping.teemil.com</strong></em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><em>Come like our </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoSwooping"><em><strong>Facebook Page</strong></em></a><em>, join our </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/494363114642580/"><em><strong>Facebook Group</strong></em></a><em>, follow us on </em><a href="https://twitter.com/MoSwooping"><em><strong>Twitter</strong></em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moswooping/"><em><strong>Instagram</strong></em></a><em>, &#160;or email </em><a href="mailto:moswooping@gmail.com"><em><strong>moswooping@gmail.com</strong></em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><em>You can find @</em><a href="https://twitter.com/fallacioustrump"><em>FallaciousTrump </em></a><em>on Twitter.</em></p> 2026-06-04T10:43:35Z https://saddo.club/s01e23-5-fallacious-margo <p>In this bonus episode, we welcome Jim Cliff, show host of the superb &#39;Fallacious Trump&#39; podcast and expert on logical fallacies (errors in reasoning which result in invalid arguments).</p><p><br></p><p>Jim kindly takes the time to help Eggs see the wide and varied ways in which Margo engages in logical fallacies, including the &#39;Straw Man&#39;, &#39;appeal to emotion&#39; and &#39;ad hominem&#39; to name but a few!</p><p><br></p><p>Check out and subscribe to Fallacious Trump wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, buy Jim&#39;s book (available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fallacious-Trump-Donald-Logical-Fallacies/dp/1976933927" rel="nofollow">Amazon - click for link</a>) </p><p><br></p><p>#saddo #goodlife #fallacioustrump #logicalfallacies</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the corresponding show notes page at <a href="https://saddo.club/s01e23-5-fallacious-margo" rel="nofollow">https://saddo.club</a></p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:42:40 GMT e86274ee-51e1-4c5f-9546-98cb9b380ccb Sitcom Archive Deep Dive Overdrive (SADDO) no <p>In this bonus episode, we welcome Jim Cliff, show host of the superb &#39;Fallacious Trump&#39; podcast and expert on logical fallacies (errors in reasoning which result in invalid arguments).</p><p><br></p><p>Jim kindly takes the time to help Eggs see the wide and varied ways in which Margo engages in logical fallacies, including the &#39;Straw Man&#39;, &#39;appeal to emotion&#39; and &#39;ad hominem&#39; to name but a few!</p><p><br></p><p>Check out and subscribe to Fallacious Trump wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, buy Jim&#39;s book (available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fallacious-Trump-Donald-Logical-Fallacies/dp/1976933927" rel="nofollow">Amazon - click for link</a>) </p><p><br></p><p>#saddo #goodlife #fallacioustrump #logicalfallacies</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the corresponding show notes page at <a href="https://saddo.club/s01e23-5-fallacious-margo" rel="nofollow">https://saddo.club</a></p> 2026-06-04T10:42:40Z https://sitp.online/podcast/2000-mules-and-one-big-lie-a-stubborn-conspiracy-theory-jim-cliff/ <p class="wp-block-paragraph">In May 2022, conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza released 2000 Mules, a film which attempts to show that the 2020 US election was stolen by Democrats, and to provide a mechanism by which this took place – a coordinated effort to ‘harvest’ ballots and distribute them around ballot drop boxes in battleground states using paid ‘mules’. The film is based largely on assumptions, anomaly hunting, assertions without evidence and previously debunked claims. Where evidence is presented it has frequently been misinterpreted or taken out of context, or simply doesn’t support the conclusions the filmmakers claim. This talk provides a brief window into Jim’s obsession with debunking the film’s fractal wrongness.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jim Cliff is an author, video editor, and former BBFC examiner who’s always been fascinated in why people believe crazy things. He’s the producer and host of the podcast Fallacious Trump, where he and other host Mark explain logical fallacies using examples from Trump, pop culture and British politics. If he gets his arse in gear, his latest book, 2000 Mules and One Big Lie, will be released at the beginning of September.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>The music used in this episode is by Thula Borah and is used with permission.</em></p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:34:42 GMT https://sitp.online/?post_type=podcast&p=2170 Skeptics in the Pub Online Podcast no <p class="wp-block-paragraph">In May 2022, conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza released 2000 Mules, a film which attempts to show that the 2020 US election was stolen by Democrats, and to provide a mechanism by which this took place – a coordinated effort to ‘harvest’ ballots and distribute them around ballot drop boxes in battleground states using paid ‘mules’. The film is based largely on assumptions, anomaly hunting, assertions without evidence and previously debunked claims. Where evidence is presented it has frequently been misinterpreted or taken out of context, or simply doesn’t support the conclusions the filmmakers claim. This talk provides a brief window into Jim’s obsession with debunking the film’s fractal wrongness.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Jim Cliff is an author, video editor, and former BBFC examiner who’s always been fascinated in why people believe crazy things. He’s the producer and host of the podcast Fallacious Trump, where he and other host Mark explain logical fallacies using examples from Trump, pop culture and British politics. If he gets his arse in gear, his latest book, 2000 Mules and One Big Lie, will be released at the beginning of September.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>The music used in this episode is by Thula Borah and is used with permission.</em></p> 2026-06-04T10:34:42Z http://www.undercurrentstories.com/ <p>Get ready for an intellectual and hilarious journey through the realm of reason and fallacy! I promise by the end of this episode, you&apos;ll have a solid understanding of how logical fallacies are woven into our discourse and how to sidestep these reasoning pitfalls. Join us as we chat with Jim Cliff and Mark Levermore, the brilliant minds behind the popular podcast Fallacious Trump. We explore the fascinating world of logical fallacies and discuss how they are used, and sometimes misused in politics and pop culture.<br/><br/>We dive deep into the discussion about the intricate relation between logical fallacies and cognitive biases. The pair also take us back in time, tracing the history of these fallacies and their continuous identification in the present era. With figures like Donald Trump making these fallacies more apparent, the discussion becomes even more captivating. Moreover, we explore the critical role of education in shaping our ability to spot these reasoning errors. Comedy, social media, and their relationship with the spread of misinformation also find a place in our discussion.<br/><br/>Lastly, we dissect how logical fallacies are utilised in political discourse. We scrutinise examples from both UK and US politics, including Boris Johnson&apos;s &apos;bent bananas&apos; statement and Trump&apos;s endorsement of Hydroxychloroquine as a &apos;cure&apos; for Covid 19. Our conversation underscores the crucial role of critical thinking in discerning and avoiding these fallacies in our discussions. So, tune in for a lively, enlightening, and educative chat that&apos;ll leave you equipped with the tools to navigate the world of reasoning more effectively.<br/><br/>Links to all things Fallacious Trump including the Fallacious Trump Podcast;<br/><br/><a href='https://fallacioustrump.com/'>https://fallacioustrump.com/</a><br/><a href='https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/ftrump'>https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/ftrump</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/fallacioustrump'>https://twitter.com/fallacioustrump</a><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/856252/fan_mail/new">Question or comment? Send us a text message.</a></p><p>www.undercurrentstories.com</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:33:02 GMT Buzzsprout-13165409 Undercurrent Stories no <p>Get ready for an intellectual and hilarious journey through the realm of reason and fallacy! I promise by the end of this episode, you&apos;ll have a solid understanding of how logical fallacies are woven into our discourse and how to sidestep these reasoning pitfalls. Join us as we chat with Jim Cliff and Mark Levermore, the brilliant minds behind the popular podcast Fallacious Trump. We explore the fascinating world of logical fallacies and discuss how they are used, and sometimes misused in politics and pop culture.<br/><br/>We dive deep into the discussion about the intricate relation between logical fallacies and cognitive biases. The pair also take us back in time, tracing the history of these fallacies and their continuous identification in the present era. With figures like Donald Trump making these fallacies more apparent, the discussion becomes even more captivating. Moreover, we explore the critical role of education in shaping our ability to spot these reasoning errors. Comedy, social media, and their relationship with the spread of misinformation also find a place in our discussion.<br/><br/>Lastly, we dissect how logical fallacies are utilised in political discourse. We scrutinise examples from both UK and US politics, including Boris Johnson&apos;s &apos;bent bananas&apos; statement and Trump&apos;s endorsement of Hydroxychloroquine as a &apos;cure&apos; for Covid 19. Our conversation underscores the crucial role of critical thinking in discerning and avoiding these fallacies in our discussions. So, tune in for a lively, enlightening, and educative chat that&apos;ll leave you equipped with the tools to navigate the world of reasoning more effectively.<br/><br/>Links to all things Fallacious Trump including the Fallacious Trump Podcast;<br/><br/><a href='https://fallacioustrump.com/'>https://fallacioustrump.com/</a><br/><a href='https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/ftrump'>https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/ftrump</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/fallacioustrump'>https://twitter.com/fallacioustrump</a><br/><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/856252/fan_mail/new">Question or comment? Send us a text message.</a></p><p>www.undercurrentstories.com</p> 2026-06-04T10:33:02Z