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681: Let Me Finnish Edition

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, The Washington Post puts the edit in editorialize, Republicans at CPAC plan to destroy the left with their girthy rizz, and Michael Marshall will be here to give you new people to hate.
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Headlines:
Finnish Religious Freedom Case isn’t what Bezos seems to think: https://yle.fi/a/74-20217856 and https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/27/finland-free-speech-religion-paivi-rasanen/
Church attendance report pulled after YouGov finds 'fraudulent' responses: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwjxx5eyn1o
JD Vance warns that extraterrestrials are demons: 'I'm going to get to the bottom of this'
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/jd-vance-warns-extraterrestrials-demons-030714971.html
Pope Leo hosts exorcist summit at the Vatican over fears of worldwide surge in Satanism: https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/world-news/pope-leo-hosts-exorcist-summit-at-the-vatican-over-fears-of-worldwide-surge-in-satanism/
Minnesota Priests claim charging them with sexual assault is a violation of religious freedom: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholic-priests-say-charging-them
Benny Johnson: MAGA Will “Outbreed Hideous Left”
https://www.joemygod.com/2026/03/benny-johnson-maga-will-outbreed-hideous-left/

675: Lies of Commission Edition

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Trump’s Religious liberty commission finds itself 1 for 3, Christian Nationalists gather in DC to break the first and second rule of Smite Club, and we’ll be joined by the Epstein File’s own Michael Marshall.
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Headlines:
Trump’s religious liberty commission is not going awesome: https://apnews.com/article/trump-religious-liberty-commission-antisemtism-0cbdc1f1aa62286aa7688495555b0aa5 and https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trumps-religious-liberty-commission
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell spent majority of campaign funds buying his own book: https://julieroys.com/mypillow-founder-mike-lindell-spent-majority-campaign-funds-buying-his-own-book/
GOP lawmaker asks God to cleanse government of non-believers at Christian Nationalist event: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/gop-lawmaker-asks-god-to-cleanse

664: Cried Wolf Edition

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, we’re halfway through our atheist mission, you'll never guess what Jeffrey Epstein and the Catholic League have in common, and Michael Marshall will be here to sound chipper no matter how fucked up the stuff he’s talking about is.
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Headlines:
American drop in religiosity is among the largest ever recorded: https://news.gallup.com/poll/697676/drop-religiosity-among-largest-world.aspx
SCOTUS declines case involving prayers over loud speakers at public school games: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/supreme-court-declines-case-involving
Conservative radio host freaks out: 'Transgender crowd' will use magnets to suck God from your brain: https://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/conservative-radio-host-freaks-out-transgender-crowd-will-use-magnets-to-suck-god-from-your-brain/
Bill Donohue writes essay explaining that Epstein was technically not a pedophile: https://www.catholicleague.org/megyn-kelly-is-right-about-epstein/

TheESP – Ep. #500 – Half a Thousand!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:30:00 GMT

It’s official boys and girls, we made it to Episode 500!

We celebrated this with a live recording and joining us from all over the world were a whole bunch of the best skeptics you can imagine: Michael Marshall, Chris French, Claire Klingenberg, Susan Gerbic, Deborah Hyde, Adrienne Hill and Richard Saunders. Good friends all! Annika Harrison and Brian Eggo unfortunately couldn’t make it, but went out of their way to record their greetings in advance. What a wonderful time!

Enjoy!

PS. The edited recording is available on our YouTube channel!

Show notes: https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-500.html

Segments:

0:00:29 INTRO

0:03:02 GUESTS

0:03:02: Michael Marshall

0:16:55: Chris French

0:33:02: Claire Klingenberg

0:48:26: Susan Gerbic

1:02:29: Deborah Hyde

1:19:11: Adrienne Hill

1:34:37: Richard Saunders

1:58:10: Annika Harrison

2:04:02: Brian Eggo

2:15:12 OUTRO

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651: Rowbotham Feeder Edition

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Ryan Walters shows off his Oklahomophobia, a church-restaurant has to transubstantiate its bar inventory to keep its liquor license, and Marsh will talk the guys through the how-tos of canal sects.
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Headlines:
Trump-appointed judge rebukes Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters: https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/ryan-walters-oklahoma-judge-lawsuit-religious-freedom-rcna225290
Josef Fritzl case made me reject God, reveals Badenoch: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/07/kemi-badenoch-josef-fritzl-reject-god/
What’s even better than ‘cultural Christianity’?: https://christianconcern.com/comment/whats-even-better-than-cultural-christianity/
Texas megachurch pastor says scammers stole $18K pretending to work for Wells Fargo: https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-megachurch-pastor-alleges-scammers-stole-18k.html
Utah school board member defends comments amid criticism of faith, Unabomber references: https://www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/utah-board-of-education-member-praises-unabomber-claims-mccarthy-was-right-in-bizarre-speech/
Archbishop backtracks after appointing convicted rapist as chancellor: https://thecatholicherald.com/article/archbishop-backtracks-after-appointing-convicted-rapist-as-chancellor
Denham Springs revokes liquor license for restaurant hosting church services:
https://www.wafb.com/2025/08/12/denham-springs-city-council-revokes-liquor-license-restaurant-hosting-church-services/

Michael Marshall: Compassionate Skepticism

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:43:36 GMT

On this episode of Plutopia, we welcome Michael Marshall — project director at the Good Thinking Society, editor of The Skeptic, President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society, and host of…

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645: De-Johnsoned Edition

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, the Dalai Lama says Ti-bet on his reincarnation, Dr. Phil needs chapter 11 protection on more than just his morality, and Marsh will try to prove his country doesn’t have the wooiest sovereign.
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Headlines:
IRS says churches can endorse candidates: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/irs-declares-johnson-amendment-dead
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvjjd7xw8go
Trump’s DOJ moves to protect child molestors: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trump-justice-department-files-lawsuit
Council threatened with Judicial Review over transgender road crossing
https://christianconcern.com/news/council-threatened-with-judicial-review-over-transgender-road-crossing/
‘Wokeminster Council’ approves Progress Pride Flag on London’s Regent Street
https://christianconcern.com/news/wokeminster-council-approves-progress-pride-flag-on-londons-regent-street/
Dr. Phil's media company goes bankrupt and sues Trinity Broadcasting: https://deadline.com/2025/07/dr-phil-merit-street-media-jv-bankruptcy-sues-trinity-1236448188/
https://ew.com/dr-phil-tv-network-files-for-bankruptcy-sues-christian-broadcasting-corporation-11766623

Episode 851: The Know Rogan Experience - Michael Marshall

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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631: Chasten the Dragon Edition

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Satan comes to Kansas, George Pell will get uncomfortably close to a child, one last time, and Marsh will tickle the dragon’s tale.
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Headlines:
OK superintendent sues FFRF for pointing out he’s breaking the law: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-ryan-walters-sues-atheists
Black Mass at Kansas state capitol goes how you expected: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/chaos-at-the-kansas-capitol-satanists
It's mold, not a miracle: The Catholic Church’s latest eucharistic blunder
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/its-mold-not-a-miracle-the-catholic
Labour council tries to ban Christian street preachers
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/29/rushmoor-council-injunction-christian-street-preachers-ban/
CIA found the Ark of the Covenant by using psychics, declassified files claim
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ark-covenant-located-cia-documents-psychic-b2723264.html
Paula White using position in White House Faith Office to promote grift… other than just Christianity, I mean: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/paula-whites-pay-to-pray-scam-trumps
Family attributes toddler’s recovery after near-drowning to Cardinal Pell’s intercession
https://thecatholicherald.com/family-attributes-toddlers-survival-after-near-drowning-to-cardinal-pell/

The Skeptics Guide #1028 - Mar 22 2025

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Interview with Michael Marshall and Cecil Cicirello; News Items: NASA Delays Artemis, Punishing AI, Hybrid Bionic Hand, Pettawatt Electron Beam; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Rewriting Physics; Science or Fiction

618: Double D Edition

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Congress has as many atheists as it does chances not to end our civilization, we learn if it's gay for men to have hetero sex with their wives, and Michael Marshall will be here to woo you.
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Headlines:
New Congress sees tiny uptick in nonreligious members: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/one-new-member-of-congress-is-openly
At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray: https://religionnews.com/2024/12/23/amid-uncertainty-around-religion-at-trumps-inauguration-reports-of-a-pay-to-pray/
Vatican advances beatification process for Belgian king who abdicated rather than approve abortion: https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-belgium-abortion-369b35f6734bdab87786ff6c4870d424
Prominent atheist transphobes leave honorary position with FFRF: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/three-prominent-atheists-resigned
Kenneth Copeland says God told him he’ll live to be 120: https://www.christianpost.com/news/televangelist-kenneth-copeland-predicts-when-he-will-die.html
MAGA influencer husband says giving his wife orgasms would be 'gay sex': https://www.advocate.com/donald-trump/trump-maga-gay-sex-orgasm#rebelltitem1

609: Pumpkin Spice Edition

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode: Marsh will appear magically for some headlines ... Neal Stephenson fans love that Snow Crash allusion ... And Anna Bosnick will join us to remind us that the Christians have the worst version of everything.
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Headlines:
Glenn Beck appears on Tucker Carlson’s Twitter show to say he quit Fox News for Jesus: https://www.christianpost.com/news/glenn-beck-torches-fox-news-as-source-of-spiritual-evil.html?utm_source=ICYMI&utm_campaign=ICYMI&utm_medium=newsletter
Public Comment Notice Regarding Reaccreditation of the Naturopathic Doctoral (ND) Program offered by Bastyr University:
https://cnme.org/
Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pastor-claims-he-miraculously-cured
NBA player explains why he abruptly retired at 21: 'I gave up basketball to follow Jesus': https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nba-player-aj-griffin-explains-why-he-abruptly-retired-21-i-gave-up-basketball-follow-jesus
https://people.com/former-first-round-pick-says-hes-leaving-nba-to-become-minister-8720385

607: Randomly Numbered Edition

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode: Mike Johnson gives a whole new meaning to Christian apologetics ... Brett Weinstein tries to improve his image with some Russell branding ... And Marsh tells us all about a woo proponent whose ideas really don’t add up.
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How Mike Johnson is using faith to shield his racist colleague from accountability: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/how-mike-johnson-is-using-faith-to
Ryan Walters wants Oklahoma taxpayers to spend $6 million on public school bibles: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ryan-walters-wants-oklahoma-taxpayers
Bret Weinstein’s Rescue The Republic concert
https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mrxmMbvqokxy / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AgzlWwKHAY

Episode 791: The UK riots and the far-right's misinformation machine

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Special Guest Michael Marshall: https://goodthinkingsociety.org/ https://www.skeptic.org.uk/ https://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/skeptics-with-a-k https://qedcon.org/ https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/08/the-uk-riots-showed-why-we-have-to-dismantle-the-far-rights-misinformation-machines/

597: Veep What You Sew Edition

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Trump finally agrees to share billing with the god of the universe, Tucker Carlson's hair looks like an omelet, and Marsh will be here to pour some cold water on ice baths.
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Headlines:
Trump proclaims "I had God on my side" during RNC speech: https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-reflects-on-shooting-in-rnc-speech-i-had-god-on-my-side.html
Russia bans ruble toilet paper: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/07/18/russia-bans-ruble-toilet-paper-a85756
Ryan Burge’s church shuts down: https://apnews.com/article/illinois-christian-baptist-church-closure-religious-trends-c6b9e938eb228c8018fb911b02a791f0
Far-right MEP vows to have priest rid European Parliament of ‘devils’: https://www.politico.eu/article/far-right-mep-diana-sosoaca-vows-to-bring-priest-to-cleanse-the-european-parliament-of-devils-romania-sos-party/
Subway worker turns away customers for offensive shirts, they cry “Christian persecution” https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/07/subway-worker-denies-conservative-christians-service-because-of-their-outrageous-t-shirts/
Tucker Carlson tells RNC attendees they are in a "spiritual battle" against people who want to "kill Christians": https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/tucker-carlson-tells-rnc-attendees-they-are-in-a-spiritual-battle-against-people-who-want-to-kill-christians/

593: Off Brand Edition

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, the British government will tell us the right amount to segregate children, the swamp crotch of America known as Louisiana does another theocracy, and Marsh will teach us about the worst kind of Brand loyalty.
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Headlines:
Extreme heat turns Hajj into death march: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/world/middleeast/hajj-pilgrim-deaths-saudi-arabia.html
Breaking: UK Government plans for 100% religious discrimination in all state-funded faith schools
https://humanists.uk/2024/05/01/breaking-uk-government-plans-for-100-religious-discrimination-in-new-state-funded-faith-schools/
Louisiana sued over new law forcing Ten Commandments display in classrooms: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/louisiana-sued-over-new-law-forcing
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law Signals a Broader Christian Agenda: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/us/louisiana-ten-commandments-landry.html
Malicious compliance GoFundMe for Chaz Stevens: https://www.gofundme.com/f/messin-w-louisianas-10-commandments
Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-supreme-court-blocks-taxpayer
Class Action Suit: Nation’s largest Christian college’s tuition fees are a racketeering scheme: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-university-faces-class
Vatican Library to Reward Supporters and Donors with NFTs in New Experimental Project
https://www.coinspeaker.com/vatican-library-nfts-project/
Vatican comms chief defends Rupnik art remaining on website
https://catholicherald.co.uk/vatican-comms-chief-defends-rupnik-art-remaining-on-website/
Michigan GOP lawmaker asks for prayers after arrest for assaulting exotic dancer with his gun: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/06/21/neil-friske-arrested-gun-michigan/

558: Precognitive Edition

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Ben Shapiro tries his ctiny little hands at kids TV, we learn about the peer-reviewed climate science in the Book of Genesis, and Eli will tag Marsh into the ring halfway through the episode.
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Headlines:
Trump promises to block immigrants who hate “our” religion: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/donald-trump-ill-block-immigrants
Ben Shaprio creates a right wing bluey knock off
https://amp.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/17/is-new-kids-show-chip-chilla-a-blatant-bluey-knock-off-for-conservatives
Pennsylvania lawmaker cites Genesis 8 as proof that climate change is fake: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pennsylvania-lawmaker-cites-genesis
Holy spirit told school trustee to post meme comparing pride flag to swastika: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-school-trustee-claimed-the-holy-spirit-told-her-to-post-pride-flag-nazis-swastika-meme-1.6605709
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6980401
Synod on Synodality reports not ‘secret,’ but still won’t be shared, spokesman says: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255688/synod-on-synodality-reports-not-secret-but-still-wont-be-shared-spokesman-says
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This Week in Misogyny:
Judge protects right to lie about “abortion reversal” procedure: https://jezebel.com/federal-judge-sides-with-religious-clinic-that-wants-to-1850951236

551: Jammie Jams Edition

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Marsh will pop in and out of the pre-recorded headlines like a whack-a-mole, you’ll learn what we sound like in our pajamas, and Eli will try to upstage a baby.
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The Skeptic Zone #759 - 23.April.2023

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 21:01:31 GMT

0:00:00

Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:04:30

You Can Count on Adrienne. Wiki UFOs

This week Adrienne takes a look at some of the many UFOs reports from the first half of the 20th century as recorded on Wikipedia.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reported_UFO_sightings

0:17:11

Australian Skeptics Newsletter

What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week?
Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au

0:30:48

Vale Rex Gilroy

One of Australia's all time great characters from the world of cryptozoology has died. We look back at some of the media reports about Rex and his decades long search for mysterious animals.

Maynard interviews Rex Gilroy for the Skeptic Zone.

https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-291-16may2014

0:42:02

A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

1922.05.08 - The Daily Telegraph - Sydney

1923.06.05 - Singleton Argus

1928.07.21 - The Register - SA

1930.07.07 - The Daily Pictorial - Sydney

1930.07.12 - Northern Star - Lismore

1930.07.29 - Border Watch - SA

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

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10 Years Ago

The Skeptic Zone #235 - 20.April.2013

Richard Saunders in Olomouc, the Czech Republic - A chat with Jakub Ráliš from the AFO48 Festival. What is AFO? Find out this long running festival - The Enemies of Reason - at AFO48 Richard Saunders introduces the film by Dr. Richard Dawkins - A quick chat with Rebecca Watson Rebecca was also a guest of the festival. - The winner of the international science film competition at AFO48. Jury member Bechara Saab annouces the winning film, The Grammar of Happiness. Other jury members were Irina Belykh and Richard Saunders - QED in Manchester. A chat with Michael Marshall and Geoff Whelan and many other people at QED - A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis - Maynard interviews James Owen Weatherall about his book, 'The Physics of Wall Street'.

https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-235-20-april-2013

Episode 682: Michael Marshall - 15 Minute Cities

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

USE PROMO CODE COGDISS at Manscaped! https://manscaped.com Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code COGDISS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod A Partner's Perspective - Benzotired https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VTFkXLVDrMVrHdHiaoMaV?si=yVXTnuLzR9GqVkI7GKX88A Michael Marshall! https://twitter.com/MrMMarsh http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/

519: Decade and Counting Edition

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, the church created by a king he could fuck other women opines on the sanctity of marriage, Texas considers a heartbean bill to regulate its chili, and Marsh will introduce us to his magical slipper connection.
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Headlines:
50th Annual March for Life takes place in DC: https://religionnews.com/2023/01/19/after-roe-50th-march-for-life-a-turning-point-for-national-state-abortion-protests/
Groff v.DeJoy SCOTUS case could turn every workplace into a religious battleground:
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/23559038/supreme-court-groff-dejoy-religion-twa-hardison-workplace
Church of England bishops refuse to back gay marriage: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64313367
Texas state senator calls for food made from aborted fetuses to be labeled: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/texas-republican-aborted-fetuses-food-b2265342.html

508: Waved Off Edition

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, we’ll wave goodbye to the red wave that wasn’t , we'll abort so many babies in Michigan, California, and Vermont, and Michael Marshall will skate the edge of UK libel laws once again.
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Headlines:
Red wave fails to materialize in midterms: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/09/briefing/midterm-election-results-2022.html
https://www.npr.org/2022/11/09/1134831808/pennsylvania-governor-results-midterms-shapiro-mastriano
https://coloradosun.com/2022/11/08/lauren-boebert-adam-frisch-3rd-district/
Kroger to pay $180K for firing Christians who wouldn’t wear heart symbol: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/kroger-to-pay-180k-for-firing-christians-heart-symbol/
Most faith groups agree US has gone astray but they don’t agree on the way forward: https://religionnews.com/2022/10/27/most-americans-including-majorities-of-religious-groups-say-us-headed-wrong-way/
Federal court says beauty pageant has First Amendment right to exclude trans people: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/11/federal-court-says-beauty-pageant-first-amendment-right-exclude-trans-people/
Judge blocks SPU suit that would have halted investigation into discriminatory hiring: https://religionnews.com/2022/10/27/judge-dismisses-spu-lawsuit-aimed-at-halting-probe-into-the-universitys-hiring-practices/
Cringeworthy ad claims God created Ron DeSantis because He needed a ‘fighter’: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/cringeworthy-ad-god-created-ron-desantis-because-he-needed-a-fighter/
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This Week in Misogyny:
Abortion referendums all go the right way: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/09/us/abortion-rights-ballot-proposals.html

500: Quincentenary Edition

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, the New York Times does an expose on Yeshiva education that the students probably couldn’t read, Christian teachers on Marsh’s side of the pond will find new ways to pretend to be persecuted, and we’ll talk about a cola that’s even worse than RC.
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Headlines:
State funded Yeshivas under fire for failing to provide basic education: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/11/nyregion/hasidic-yeshivas-schools-new-york.html
Judge: HIV drug mandate violates religious freedom of anti-gay Christians
https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/judge-hiv-drug-mandate-violates-religious-freedom-of-anti-gay-christians/
Debunked: Teacher wasn't jailed over pronouns, but for breaking a court order by going to school https://www.thejournal.ie/enoch-burke-fact-check-jail-pronouns-5860219-Sep2022/
Catholic League: Relax! Priests’ victims are “adolescents, not children”!
https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/catholic-league-relax-priests-victims-are-adolescents-not-children/
Greg Locke’s pastor buddies don’t know how masturbation works: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/these-christian-preachers-have-no-idea-how-masturbation-works/
'Humanist' headteacher claims forcing children at her 'diverse' primary school to have Christian assemblies 'breaches their human rights' because only a third follow the religion https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11134653/Headteacher-says-forcing-primary-school-children-Christian-assemblies-breaches-human-rights.html
Humanist headteacher fails in attempt to ditch Christian assemblies for LGBT course
https://www.christian.org.uk/news/humanist-headteacher-fails-in-attempt-to-ditch-christian-assemblies-for-lgbt-course/
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This Week in Misogyny:
Women registering to vote at much higher rates than men: https://insights.targetsmart.com/not-just-kansas-women-motivated-to-vote-in-states-with-repro-rights-at-risk.html
LIndsey Graham proposes national abortion ban: https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-senate-republican-lindsey-graham-unveils-abortion-bill-ahead-midterms-2022-09-13/
Sexually abusive chaplain sentences to seven years: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/prison-chaplain-james-highhouse-sentenced-for-sexually-abusing-inmates/

493: Wolfe in Sheep's Clothing Edition

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, Democrats defend marriage from the Defense of Marriage Act, Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to tell dad if people don't stop taking her stickers, and Marsh will be here to fill in for Eli. But he won’t do the voice. Trust me. I asked. Hard.

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Headlines:

Schools prepare for post-Bremerton school year (as discussed in the diatribe) https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/07/26/school-prayer-kennedy-church-state/

Christian Right meltdown after 47 Republicans back same-sex marriage bill: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/gop-support-for-same-sex-marriage-bill-reveals-christian-right-failure/

UK under international pressure over deletion of abortion commitments: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jul/22/european-countries-pressurise-uk-over-removal-of-abortion-commitments-liz-truss

NY Preacher robbed of $1 million+ in jewelry during live streamed sermon: https://religionnews.com/2022/07/26/nypd-preacher-wife-robbed-of-1m-in-jewelry-during-sermon/

Marjorie Taylor Greene rages that she's the victim of a "hate crime":

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/07/marjorie-taylor-greene-rages-shes-victim-hate-crime/

How Science Stopped Backing Atheists and Started Pointing Back to God | Opinion: https://www.newsweek.com/how-science-stopped-backing-atheists-started-pointing-back-god-opinion-1724448

Creationist and Christian Nationalist Michael Peroutka wins Maryland AG primary: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/creationist-michael-peroutka-wins-gop-primary-in-marylands-ag-race/

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This Week in Misogyny:

KY judge blocks abortion ban for being “theocratic”: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/kentucky-judge-slams-theocratic-laws-in-ruling-against-abortion-ban/

Pro-LGBTQ views censored in book about female pastors: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/female-pastors-pro-lgbtq-views-censored-in-book-about-female-pastors/

Gen Z poll: Godless women are outnumbering the men: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/a-gen-z-shock-among-zoomers-with-no-religion-women-outnumber-men/

TheESP – Ep. #335 – Looking forward to QED 2020!

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

– with special guests Alice and MarshThis week we have celebrity company in the form of Alice Howarth and Michael “Marsh” Marshall of Skeptics with a K fame! Before they tell all about QED in October, we chat a bit about the LHC firing up again, EU law suits against Hungary, homeopathy against the heath wave and the brand new interview with Claire Klingenberg on Skeptical Inquirer conducted by Annika. In TWISH we here about Sir Richard Owen and his role in in founding the Natural History Museum in London. Pope Frankie is going to Canada next week to make his apologies, but we suggest he bring a big bag of money as well. Then it’s time for the news:INTERNATIONAL: Record child vaccinations setback, due to covidINTERNATIONAL: Stronger democracies have seen fewer excess deathsSWEDEN: Anti-vaxxer site publishes names of 800 covid-vaccinated childrenGERMANY: The ‘Europol ploy’ that scammed thousands of GermansUK: Tory leadership contestant supporter of homeopathySPACE: More info on space collaboration between Russia and the USSome geniuses in Switzerland called “Safe Blood” have started a campaign for people that want access to “unvaccinated blood” and for that they are Really Wrong.Enjoy!Segments: Intro; Greetings; Interview; TWISH; Pontus Pokes The Pope; News; Really Wrong; Quote And Farewell; Outro; Out-Takes;

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470: My Favourite Marsh Edition

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode: Marsh classes up the pod with some Anglican charm ... We learn all about a man who started off as an investment banker and GOT WORSE ... And kids in Florida were learning too much in school so the GOP fixed it.

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Eli's article -- "I am the ghost that haunts The Drovers Inn, and Brian Eggo owes me an apology": https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2022/02/i-am-the-ghost-that-haunts-the-drovers-inn-and-brian-eggo-owes-me-an-apology/

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Headlines:
Florida passes homophobic bill to ban discussion of sexual orientation in primary schools: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60326418

https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/13/us/dont-say-gay-bill-florida-lgbtq-youth-cec/index.html

Supreme Court won't block vaccine mandate in NYC: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-wont-block-vaccine-mandate-nyc-teachers-rcna15977
Jacob Rees-Mogg urged to correct morning after pill remark: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60267025
Christian conservatives are lived after Zillow showed two Black women together in an ad: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/02/christian-conservatives-livid-zillow-showed-two-black-women-together-ad/
There’s nothing to claims that Covid vaccines cause HIV – but that won’t stop them spreading: https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2022/02/theres-nothing-to-claims-that-covid-vaccines-cause-hiv-but-that-wont-stop-them-spreading/
A Catholic priest resigned in an absurd scandal involving invalid baptisms: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/a-catholic-priest-just-resigned-in-a-scandal-involving-invalid-baptisms/

The Skeptic Zone #688 - 12.December.2021

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 03:12:47 GMT

0:00:00

Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:03:45

The Ockham Awards

We talk to Michael Marshall from the UK about the recent Ockham Awards.

Michael is the project director of the Good Thinking Society and president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society.

https://www.skeptic.org.uk

0:18:20

The Book of Tim

Tim Mendham calls in to give us an overview of what to expect in the new addition of 'The Skeptic' the journal from Australian Skeptics.

http://www.skeptics.com.au

0:31:06

A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Seances".

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-468508573/view?partId=nla.obj-468562297#page/n3/mode/1up

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Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images

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Homeopathy

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Homeopathy or homoeopathy is a pseudoscientific^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4] system of alternative medicine. It was conceived in 1796 by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Its practitioners, called homeopaths, believe that a substance that causes symptoms of a disease in healthy people can cure similar symptoms in sick people; this doctrine is called similia similibus curentur, or "like cures like".^[5] Homeopathic preparations are termed remedies and are made using homeopathic dilution. In this process, the selected substance is repeatedly diluted until the final product is chemically indistinguishable from the diluent. Often not even a single molecule of the original substance can be expected to remain in the product.^[6] Between each dilution homeopaths may hit and/or shake the product, claiming this makes the diluent remember the original substance after its removal. Practitioners claim that such preparations, upon oral intake, can treat or cure disease.^[7]

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The Skeptic Zone #670 - 8.August.2021

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:59:08 GMT

0:00:00

Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:05:00

Michael Marshall

Good Thinking welcomes new Standards.

The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has announced new Standards for voluntary registers of healthcare providers, causing the Society of Homeopaths (SoH) to withdraw from the accreditation scheme.

https://goodthinkingsociety.org

0:30:35

Melbourne Anti-Lockdown Protest

Hundreds of protesters descended on Melbourne's CBD on Thursday night as Victoria was plunged into its sixth Covid-19 lockdown.

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/news/in-pictures-chaos-descends-on-melbourne-cbd-as-antilockdown-protest-erupts/news-story/feb843665f99c39c2c557b09c45ba0c4

0:38:58

A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'Witchcraft'.

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Also

Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images

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The 2021 Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Center Opening August 13th

https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Freethought-Society-Meetup/events/277278972/

414: Exhalation Edition

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode: We’ll be able to feel sorry for other countries again, James Dobson checks under our bed for antifas, and Michael Marshall will be here to help reveal the next book on our reading list.

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Headlines:

Video of ecstatic spontaneous prayer serves as potent reminder that Capitol riot was act of radical Christian terrorism: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/17/theres-video-of-christian-terrorists-praying-to-god-inside-the-u-s-capitol/ and https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/16/michael-brown-just-because-christians-rioted-doesnt-make-it-a-christian-riot/ and https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/how-white-evangelical-christians-fused-with-trump-extremism.html

The COVID Vaccine Will Make You Gay, Claims Conspiracy-Loving Orthodox Rabbi

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/17/the-covid-vaccine-will-make-you-gay-claims-conspiracy-loving-orthodox-rabbi/

Polish woman on trial for depicting Virgin Mary with rainbow halo: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/16/polish-women-begin-trial-for-depicting-the-virgin-mary-with-a-rainbow-halo/

Tony Perkins: Trump Could Prove Election Fraud in the Senate Impeachment Trial

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/14/tony-perkins-trump-could-prove-election-fraud-in-the-senate-impeachment-trial/

James Dobson Has Another Deranged Set of Predictions for a Democratic President

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/18/james-dobson-has-another-deranged-set-of-predictions-for-a-democratic-president/

My Pillow booted from Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Wayfair, others: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/01/19/my-pillow-ceo-lindell/

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This Week in Misogyny:

Catholics lose shit over Pope saying woman can serve in Mass: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/19/traditional-catholics-lose-it-after-pope-francis-says-women-can-serve-in-mass/

Argentina passes bill to legalize abortion: https://religionnews.com/2020/12/30/bill-legalizing-abortion-passed-in-popes-native-argentina/

Pakistani Court Bans Use of “Virginity Tests” in Cases Involving Sexual Violence

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/01/07/pakistani-court-bans-use-of-virginity-tests-in-cases-involving-sexual-violence/

Episode 545: Michael Marshall: The Skeptic

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Thank you to Michael Marshall for joining us - make sure to follow him at @MrMMarsh Follow @merseyskeptics and @TheSkepticMag

395: Laborious Edition

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, we learn that Michael Cohen knew trump was an atheist before it was cool, Dave Daubenmire finds out if he’s being detained, and Michael Marshall will be here to argue that he did not, in fact, do COVID.

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Headlines:

In his new book, Michael Cohen says Trump mocked evangelicals after a prayer in 2016: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/06/michael-cohen-in-2016-then-candidate-trump-mocked-evangelicals-after-a-prayer/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/06/us/politics/cohen-book-trump.html

This Brazilian Gospel Singer’s Family Life Has More Twists Than Any Telenovela: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/06/this-brazilian-gospel-singers-family-life-has-more-twists-than-any-telenovela/

Catholic Priest: “Christians can’t be Democrats” https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/07/ignoring-trumps-corruption-priest-claims-true-catholics-cant-be-democrats/

Coach Dave Likens Mask Requirements to Racial Discrimination:

https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/dave-daubenmire-likens-businesses-refusing-him-entry-for-not-wearing-a-mask-to-racial-discrimination/

Christian Preacher: God Watches You Watch Porn and “Waits Till You Reach Climax”

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/03/christian-preacher-god-watches-you-watch-porn-and-waits-till-you-reach-climax/

Sheriff resigns for using racial slurs, blames Satan and his love of Jesus: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2020/09/arkansas-sheriff-forced-to-resign-for-using-racial-slurs-claims-devil-made-him-do-it/

Christian School Expels Straight-A Student for Being Openly Gay

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/02/christian-school-expels-straight-a-student-for-being-openly-gay/

Mark Taylor: Handlers “with umbrellas” controlling BLM protesters: https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/mark-taylor-says-protesters-are-mind-control-victims-doing-the-bidding-of-people-with-umbrellas/

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This Week in Misogyny:

Christian leader pleads guilty to battery for slapping reporter’s ass: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/04/christian-leader-who-slapped-reporters-butt-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-battery/

Jesse Lee Peterson warns men off of smart women: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/02/christian-host-avoid-smart-women-since-you-have-to-consider-their-sexual-needs/

Catholic man sues over no-fault divorce law: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/09/05/catholic-man-sues-to-overturn-no-fault-divorce-law-after-wife-requests-divorce/

TheESP – Ep. #239 – “Gossip is Worse than Covid”

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This week we start off with having a quick chat with our old buddy Michael (“Marsh”) Marshall regarding the relaunch of the UK magazine called the Skeptic.In this week’s history segment we talk about the LHC that powered up 12 years ago this week without the world vanishing into a black hole, and then Pope Francis gets poked for several things, including his claim that gossip is worse than covid.Speaking of covid-19, the pandemic gets a separate segment about the latest developments, before we get into the news:The 1st randomised clinical trial of a Chinese herbal medicine for COVID-19Medical Chamber issues statement condemning COVID-19 denier membersUniversity of Kiel distances itself from infamous COVID-19 denier professor Sucharit Bhakdi30% of people in Spain have doubts about covid-19 vaccineSo, are women leaders really doing better in tackling COVID-19?Survey – Young adults tend to take food supplements as replacement for drugsDanish advocacy group against heart disease ends program involving healerGrapefruit seed product that has everything in it but grapefruit seed extractLatest book of Edzard Ernst ‘Chiropractic: Not All That It’s Cracked Up to Be’ publishedNew study shows difference in nerve cells before birth for autistic peopleThe prize for being Really Wrong goes to the bigoted Bishops in Poland who wants to start Church sanctioned conversion therapy clinics, fully aware that they do not work.Enjoy!Segments:Intro; Greetings; Short Interview; This Week; Pontus Pokes the Pope; News; Really Wrong; Quote and Farewell; Outro; Out-takesEvents Calendar: http://theesp.eu/events_in_europe

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Episode 524: Michael Marshall - Brexit & COVID

Mon, 18 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Interview this week with Michael Marshall @MrMMarsh Check out his podcast http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/category/podcast/skeptics-with-a-k/

The Skeptic Zone #601 - 19.April.2020

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:12:44 GMT

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders & Celestia Ward

https://www.2headsstudios.com

https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com

0:09:24

Homeopaths Caught Out.... Again!

Michael Marshall from the Good Thinking Society

Marsh talks about the philosophy behind his podcast, 'Be Reasonable' that invites believers to have their say. Also the investigations of the Good Thinking Society into the claims being made by UK Homeopaths about treatment for COVID-19. Also Skeptics in the Pub online.

http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts

https://www.twitch.tv/sitp

0:30:19

Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma

This week Michelle looks at "Special Pleading".

This is when instead of admitting your point of view or argument is wrong, you try and find a loop-hole that gives you an 'out' and saves you from defeat. It is also when a person makes an exception to a universal principle because they are holding on tight to a belief that doesn't align with that principle.

A Logical Fallacy is an error we can make in reasoning, but it usually crops up when we are discussing or arguing our point of view.

0:36:53

Past Bent Spoon winners vie for the dishonour in 2020

In the 38 years of the Australian Skeptics' Bent Spoon Award, issued to the perpetrator of the most preposterous piece of paranormal or pseudoscientific piffle, we have never had the need to award this dishonour to the same person twice. However, with the current COVID-19 situation impacting on the whole world, some of the Bent Spoon winners from past years have suddenly and dramatically thrown their hats into the ring for 2020.
- Story by Richard Saunders and Tim Mendham

https://www.skeptics.com.au/2020/04/16/past-bent-spoon-winners-vie-for-the-dishonour-in-2020

0:44:21

The Book of Tim - With Tim Mendham

Review of 'The Science of Miracles'

Tim gives us his thoughts of this book by lenganady investigator of all this paranormal, Joe Nickell. Tim pays special attention to Joe's look at the 'Miracle of Fátima' from 1917.

http://www.skeptics.com.au

Also

Maynard's 2020 Calendar

http://maynard.com.au/2020-maynard-calendar

Skepticon 2020

https://www.gcskeptics.com/skepticon-2020

The Skeptic Zone #577 - 3.November.2019

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 22:10:54 GMT

Show Notes

0:00:00

Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:03:09

Another strike against Homeopathy

The head of the NHS launches an outspoken attack on the homeopathy industry for peddling deadly anti- vaccine myths. Simon Stevens accuses practitioners of spreading toxic 'misinformation' about jabs, which poses 'a significant danger to human health'.

We get the background on the story from Michael Marshall from the Good Thinking Society.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7619805/NHS-chief-blasts-homeopathy-dangerous-blames-industry-fuelling-antivaxx-myths.html

0:14:16

CSIcon 2019 Interviews - Part #2

Guest reporter Rob Palmer talks to Elizabeth Loftus about false memories, Jim Underdownabout investigating paranormal claims, Janyce Boynton about Facilitated communication and Joe Schwarcz about demystifying science.

0:33:16

Geeks, Gamers, Nerds & Kids

Tim Mendham, editor (and EO) of 'The Skeptic' magazine from Australian Skeptics, reads an item from Vol. 39 No.1. What is the cross-over between the Nerds and the Skeptics?

https://www.skeptics.com.au

Also

Skepticon 2019

https://skepticon.org.au

BAS talk

http://baskeptics.org

Canberra Skeptics

https://www.meetup.com/SocialSkepticsCanberra/

The Skeptic Zone #559 - 7.July.2019

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 17:10:25 GMT

Show Notes
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders
0:03:50	Harmful Homeopathic 'Cures' We interview Michael Marshall from The Good Thinking Society in the U.K. about the action being taken to fight the extreme foolishness that is Homeopathy. https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/gts-cease-psa/
0:20:02	Chabot Space & Science Center A tour with Leonard Trameil The only thing more extraordinary than the science we are learning about the Moon is its incredible beauty. Chabot's stunning new photographic essay explores the Moon's sweeping craters and once-active volcanoes, with photos by NASA astronauts who witnessed its beautiful desolation firsthand, new views captured by their astronomers using Chabot's reflecting telescope, and images taken via satellite that allow us to explore places we have not even yet visited. https://chabotspace.org/visit/exhibits/luminous-moon/
Also Skepticon 2019 https://skepticon.org.au Canberra Skeptics Talks https://www.meetup.com/SocialSkepticsCanberra/

Episode 2: Michael Marshall @MrMMarsh

Wed, 15 May 2019 17:02:50 GMT

https://www.makingbetterpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Making-Better-02-Michael-Marshall.mp3 Michael Marshall is the Project Director of the Good Thinking Society and the Vice President of the Merseyside Skeptics Society. He regularly speaks with proponents of pseudoscience for the Be Reasonable podcast. His work has seen him organising international homeopathy protests, going undercover to expose psychics and quack medics, and co-founding the popular QED conference. He has written for the Guardian, The Times, the New Statesman and Gizmodo. You can follow him on Twitter at @MrMMarsh and you can consume episode 2 of Making Better in text form here.

The Skeptics Guide #694 - Oct 27 2018

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Live from QED 2018; Special Guest: Michael Marshall; Name That Pseudoscience; News Items: GMO-Free Himalayan Salt, Drugs in your Supplements, Fast Radio Burst Update, How Many Faces Do You Know, The Surface of Europa, Black Holes and Dark Matter, Latest IPCC Report; Science or Fiction

Interview - Michael Marshall

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 22:58:00 GMT

Jonathan and Chris interview Michael "Marsh" Marshall, project director of the Good Thinking Society and the vice-president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society in England. They discuss how Marsh and Simon Singh met; what a skeptical charity does; why Marsh interviews people with fringe beliefs; changing people's minds with nudges; the Good Thinking Society's campaign to stop the NHS from funding homeopathy in the UK; how PR releases get used by journalists to create "churnalism"; and crowdfunding campaigns for alternative cancer cures.

Michael Marshall on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrMMarsh

The Good Thinking Society website: https://goodthinkingsociety.org

The podcasts Marsh is involved with: http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/

Theme music: "Troll of the Mountain Swing" by the Underscore Orkestra.

To contribute to The Body of Evidence, go to our Patreon page at: http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/.

Episode 422: Andy and Marsh, QED Con

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Thank you to Andy and Marsh from Merseyside Skeptics from coming on. If you want to learn more about QED visit: https://qedcon.org/ It's an excellent convention - we highly recommend attending. @QEDcon @merseyskeptics Stories Behind Trump's Plan to Overhaul the Government: Scaling Back the Safety Net - The New York Times Jeff Sessions Says It's 'Painful' Hearing Christians Condemn His Family Separation Policy | HuffPost Self-Described 'Classical Liberal' YouTubers Join Far-Right European Political Party | Right Wing Watch Dave Daubenmire Melts Down Over Criticism Of Trump's Family Separation Policy | Right Wing Watch

The Skeptic Zone #503 - 10.June.2018

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:27:45 GMT

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:50

Michael Marshall from The Good Thinking Society

The British Homeopathic Association lost their legal case against NHS England, with the judge dismissing all four parts of their case. The BHA had sought to overturn NHS England's announcement in November 2017 of new guidance which advises GP's not to prescribe homeopathic remedies.

https://goodthinkingsociety.org/homeopaths-legal-challenge-to-nhs-england-fails/

BHA's reply to legal loss - Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MOwo6XHZ5M

0:22:15

Maynard's Spooky Action....

Once again Maynard heads for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to ask those hard questions. We hear from Jessica Singer, Eran Segev, Aletha Dean, Trish Hann, Lara Benham, Tim Mendham and more. What can skeptics learn from believers?

0:33:00

Maynard's Spooky Action....

Interview with TV's Dr Brad McKay. "Doctor Shopping", Drug use, warm milk, spooning, Bilirubin, Spanish Flu and more.

Also...

Australian Skeptics National Convention 2018

https://convention.skeptics.com.au

SkeptiCal 2018

http://www.skepticalcon.com

SkeptiCal Pre-Conference Skeptics in the Pub

https://www.facebook.com/events/172114056794746/

Saunders' talk in Bend, Oregon

https://www.meetup.com/Skeptics-in-the-Pub/events/250879095/

The Skeptic Zone #489 - 4.March.2018

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 10:31:09 GMT

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:06

The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble

Health claims on the menu. Mandy-Lee looks at the amazing claims found on the menus of some cafes.

https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/

0:13:35

Michael Marshall

Marsh joins us from the UK to talk about the last days of London's Homeopathic Hospital.

https://goodthinkingsociety.org/

0:31:26

Maynard's Spooky Action!

Maynard at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub where it's trivia night. Test yourself with the first round of 20 questions.

TheESP - Ep. #100 - Superheroes of Skepticism

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:19:43 GMT

This is our 100th episode!!!To celebrate, we interviewed some of the superheroes of skepticism who have already been on the show and could accept our invitation to come back for a quick update.Our guests were Gábor Hraskó, who was our guest on episode #001, Natalie Grams whose new book is out, Michael Marshall who talked about some new achievements of the Good Thinking Society, Liubomir Baburov and what's planned for the future of Ratio, Sean Slater and what to expect from Skeptics on the Fringe in 2018, Massimo Polidoro and his new book along with news from CICAP and Susan Gerbic checks in together with Richard Saunders to finish the show with what was definitely the largest span of time zones in the history of our podcast.Thanks for bearing with us and please keep listening to The ESP as we intend to stay.

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The Skeptic Zone #458 - 30.July.2017

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 08:06:36 GMT

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:06:10
More Good Thinking with Michael Marshall
Marsh brings us up to date with the latest news on homeopathy in the UK with recommendations being looked at that would help curtail this quackery.
http://goodthinkingsociety.org

0:15:00
Reports from NECSS
Bob Novella from the The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Podcast joins us to chat about what it's like to perform live in front of a skeptical audience..

0:23:00
Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee
With Shuj Esufali
NASA is looking at the art of origami to help it send people to Mars!
https://www.australiascience.tv

0:24:40
The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson
Hendra virus infection is a serious condition which can be fatal. The virus was first discovered after an outbreak of illness in horses Hendra, Brisbane in 1994.

0:35:20
Interview with Ann Reid #2
This week Ann Reid from the National Center for Science Education in the USA tells us about the problems faced when trying to communicate the science of climate change.
https://ncse.com/

Also...

Space Time with Stuart Gary and guest Eran Segev
https://audioboom.com/channel/starstuffwithstuartgary

Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment
http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics

Mordi Skeptics in the Pub
https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub

Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au
CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org
European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org
QED - Manchester qedcon.org

Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

Episode 345: Bad PR / Fake News

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMT

Special thanks to Michael Marshall for joining us @MrMMarsh. You can find his work: Merseyside Skeptics Good Thinking Society Bad PR Stories covered in episode: RELIGION Creationist Ken Ham claims dinosaurs and humans fought in gladiator battles Court sentences main suspect in deadly Frankfurt exorcism to jail time Josh Bernstein: Obama Is A 'Saul Alinsky Jedi Knight Trainer' Organizing The Protests Against President Trump Pat Robertson: People Who Oppose Trump Are Revolting Against God Extra Clips: Alex Jones Is Definitely a Human and Not a Reptilian | Super Deluxe Super Cuts Infowars' Alex Jones Is Trump's CAPS LOCK Advisor | Stephen Colbert

TheESP - Ep. #062 - Michael Marshall and Fiona O'Leary

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:32:12 GMT

This episode is entirely dedicated to one topic, which is the latest wrongdoings of the antivaccination campaign, namely the screenings of the pseudo-documentary "Vaxxed - From Cover-up to Catastrophy".Our guests, with whom we discussed this issue were Michael Marshall, project director at the Good Thinking Society and activist Fiona O'Leary, founder of Autistic Rights Together.

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The Skeptic Zone #424 - 1.December.2016

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:23:01 GMT

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:05:50
"Psychic" predictions for 2016
We mark the homework of the top mystics and seers. Did they see the sucess of Donald Trump or the Brexit? Find out and be not so amazed.

0:22:10
Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney
We chat to Michael Marshall about his Australian trip.

http://goodthinkingsociety.org/

0:29:05
Homeopaths cashing in on vulnerable parents
A report from the Sunday World newspaper in Ireland.

0:35:40
Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee
With Kelly Wong
Fake news is not immune to science. It's easy to be swayed by cute animal stories but don't be fooled. Animals are not humans and have their own amazing features.

Further reading via ScienceAlert:
http://bit.ly/2gj5Eh1

Recently, people in India have taken to social media to share smog selfies to show the world how bad their pollution is.

Further reading via ABC:0
http://ab.co/2eHwFJc

A woman and her daughter both gave birth with the same womb. It may sound like science fiction but this is exactly what happened when a Swedish woman received a uterus transplant from her own mother. She was then able to receive IVF and give birth to her own son.

Further reading via ABC:
http://ab.co/2elQQNU

0:49:50
Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev
More in the series of interviews from QED.
This week Eran chats Tom and Cecil to from the Cognitive Dissonance Podcast.

http://dissonancepod.com

Also...

NZ Skeptics Conference

http://conference.skeptics.nz

The Sydney Freecon - December 9, 10 &11, 2016 - 188 William St. Earlwood
Contact Gary on Twitter - @SydneyFuturian

The Skeptic Zone #417 - 16.October.2016

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:34:56 GMT

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:04:33
More Good Thinking... with Michael Marshall
The Good Thinking Society welcomed the decision by NHS Wirral CCG to decommission homeopathy and Iscador services. The decision comes after months of consultation which showed overwhelming support from the public for an end to funding.

At QED 2016, in the Ockham Awards event/campaign shortlist, readers of the British version of 'The Skeptic Magazine' voted for The Good Thinking Society for their homeopathy in the NHS campaign.

http://goodthinkingsociety.org/

https://qedcon.org/

0:32:50
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia issues position statement on anti-vaccine nurses and midwives
On October 11 2016, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia responded to a number of complaints regarding anti-vaccination material and advice being disseminated by registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and registered midwives, by publishing a new position statement on anti-vaccination misinformation:

https://reasonablehank.com/2016/10/13/nursing-and-midwifery-board-of-australia-issues-position-statement-on-anti-vaccine-nurses-and-midwives/

0:37:47
Maynard's Spooky Action...
Interviews at "An Evening with Goldacre" in Sydney
Robyn Willims from ABC radio's Science Show
Signe Dean from SBS radio and Australian Skeptics

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/robyn-williams/2913842

http://nevertoocurious.com/

Also...

NZ Skeptics Conference 2016 - Queenstown, 2nd-4th December

http://conference.skeptics.nz

The Skeptics Guide #572 - Jun 25 2016

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Interview with Michael Marshall; Forgotten Superheroes of Science: Mary Edwards; News Items: Electric Plane, Naturopathic Licensure, Black Holes and Dark Matter; What's the Word: Crepuscular; Science or Fiction

The Skeptic Zone #400 - 19.June.2016

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 08:21:43 GMT

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka

0:09:15
Good Thinking with Michael Marshall
NHS Liverpool CCG ends funding for homeopathy - The Good Thinking Society welcomed today's decision by NHS Liverpool CCG to decommission homeopathy services. The decision comes after months of public consultation which showed overwhelming support from Liverpool residents for an end to funding.

http://goodthinkingsociety.org/the-good-thinking-society-welcomes-nhs-liverpool-ccgs-report-on-homeopathy-funding/

0:30:52
The Cass Files with Dr Cassandra Perryman
Meet our new reporter, Dr Cassandra who is a PhD in Psychology, specialising in research methods, analysis, and ethics. She's a bicoastal girl who talks to her cats, and reads way too much Pratchett, Gaiman, and Butcher.

0:36:33
Maynard's Spooky Action...
Supanova 2016
Look out! It's Maynard and Tim Ferguson for a quick hello and a chance for Richard to thank Maynard for all his hard work.

http://maynard.com.au

0:40:00
Labor scraps rebates for natural therapies
Update...
Taxpayers won't be subsidising them if Bill Shorten becomes prime minister.

https://ajp.com.au/news/labor-slammed-planned-natural-therapies-rebate-cut/

0:45:44
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
The SGU rouges drop by to wish the Skeptic Zone a happy 400th episode.

http://www.theskepticsguide.org/podcast/sgu/571

Quack Chat with Andy and Marsh

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 09:00:00 GMT

Gwyneth Paltrow's bee sting beauty treatment just won't fly Grandpa dies of cancer after seeking treatment from quack chiropractor David Barton Claims That 'Biblical Teachings' Have Reduced Violent Crime In Las Vegas By 75 Percent Dying mom begged for doctor after home birth — but hospital-hating midwife gave her herbs instead

The Skeptic Zone #383 - 21.Feb.2016

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:55:46 GMT

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:03:50
Wi-Fried?
We look at the fallout from ABC TV's science show 'Catalyst' after its broadcast of a story that many see as nothing more than scaremongering. Included is the reaction from the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) via their science channel.

0:22:40
Homeopathic Radio
We join Michael Marshall from the Good Thinking Society in the UK has he appears on BBC radio to counter the strange statements from a local homeopathic G.P.

0:33:40
Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster
Jo reports on why some parents in the north coast region of NSW are suspicious of vaccinations. Induced are quotes from our very own Heidi Robertson.

TheESP Ep. #003 - Michael Marshall

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

2015-12-16Featuring an interview with Michael Marshall, project director of the Good Thinking Society, co-founder and vice-president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society and co-host of its official podcast, Skeptics with a K, and host of the podcast Be Reasonable.Segments:Intro; Listener feedback; What's on in Europe?; On this day; What's new in Europe; Interview with Michael Marshall; Logical Fallacies; Short interview with Martin Poulter; Really Wrong; Quote

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The Skeptic Zone #370 - 22.Nov.2015

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 09:43:25 GMT

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

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Good Thinking vs. Homeopathey
This week Michael Marshall of the Good Thinking Society fills us in on the latest moves to rid the UK of the quackery of Homeopathy

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Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster
Jo reports on the case of a mother who was brave enough to share her child's plight with Whooping Cough. The reaction from the the anti-vax crowd was predictible.

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A Week in Science
The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

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Maynard's Spooky Action..
Maynard chats with Joanne Benhamu, a Vice-President of Australian Skeptics and a Clinical Nurse Consultant who coordinates clinical trials in radiation oncology.

Episode 257: Andy and Marsh from MSS

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT

Mysterious City In The Sky Gets Conspiracy Theorists Abuzz Witchcraft claims against children in Congo DRC reflect curse of poverty Bride presents father with 'certificate of purity' on her wedding day Meet the mayoral hopefuls: Opal Covey Barton: Teach Riflery In Public Schools To Eliminate Gun Violence And Accidents Right-Wing Pundits: Bernie Sanders' Popularity Is A Sign of The End Times http://goodthinkingsociety.org/ https://qedcon.org/ http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/

The Skeptic Zone #354 - 2.Aug.2015

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 08:59:49 GMT

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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Michael Marshall from Good Thinking

Palm readers have operated in seaside towns across the UK for many years. In the absence of any proof that palmists have any ability to accurately advise on the future, the Good Thinking Society wanted to find out whether the trust given by so many was well-placed, so they visited a palm reader in Blackpool.

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A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

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If I could talk to the animals...

In 2009 the Nonsense Podcast set out to investigate an animal psychic. We find our crew having dinner after the evet.. With Jason Hamiester, Dr Rachie, Bastard Sheep and Richard Saunders.

The Skeptic Zone #348 - 21.June.2015

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 11:08:25 GMT

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson looks at some more of the extraordinary claims (with outextraordinary evidence) made at Mind Body Spirit.

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A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

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Good Thinking with Michael Marshall

Always good to catch up with the work and investigations from the Good Thinking Society.

The Skeptic Zone #326 - 17.Jan.2015

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:23:56 GMT

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson looks at what happens when you visit a woo fest and ask questions!

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A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:32:18

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to Michael Marshall part #2

Easter Egg anyone?

The Skeptic Zone #325 - 11.Jan.2015

Sun, 11 Jan 2015 12:12:50 GMT