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Episode Sixty-Three – On Reaching Out Reasonably At QEDCon

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (65.3MB) | Embed Download mp3 of Episode #63 – On Reaching Out Reasonably here! Last week to give feedback via the Token Skeptic survey – merchandise from the podcast coming soon (!!!) and check me out being interviewed for the Skeptical Experience Radio Show – http://skepticalexperience.com, Episode 8 with Richard Godbehere. Many, many thanks to the organisers of QEDCon who have allowed... Read More

Episode Sixty-One – On Paranormality – Interview With Dr Richard Wiseman

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (22.2MB) | Embed Download the mp3 audio file here! Dr Richard Wiseman is the UK’s most popular psychologist, with books topping the bestseller charts, over 10 million views on his YouTube channel and more than 60,000 followers on Twitter. A former professional magician, he has spent the past 20 years investigating the psychology of the paranormal. His new book, Paranormality: Why We See What Isn’t... Read More

Episode Sixty – On Token Skepticism – The Best Of (So Far)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (36.6MB) | Embed This is what happens when you try to put as many episodes in before Garage Band crashes. There’s plenty more that I love – like Embiggen Books, the interviews and panels -  do go check them out! If you’re new to the show, then this is for you to check out – or better yet, if you want to recommend or introduce someone to ‘what it’s all about‘! ... Read More

Episode Fifty-Nine – On Tim Minchin – Review And Interview Of Tim Minchin vs WASO Performance

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (29.9MB) | Embed Sorry to everyone who got the messed-up audio – it’s now fixed! Link to mp3 of episode #59 here. A short additional-bonus episode for this week, adding to the previous one on Simon Taylor!This episode features a review of Tim Minchin’s show from the Saturday, 5th March ‘Tim Minchin vs the West Australian Orchestra‘ performance in King’s Park. If you’re... Read More

Episode Fifty-Eight – On Magic And Pieces Of Mind – Interview With Simon Taylor

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (23.3MB) | Embed Direct Link to Mp3 of Episode #58 Here! This is a special early-episode of the Token Skeptic – this weekend I’ll be attending the live concert of Tim Minchin and I’ll also be interviewing my friend Michael McRae on his recently released book ‘Tribal Science’! On the other side of the microphone recently – I was interviewed for Meet The Skeptics –... Read More

Episode Fifty-Seven – On Miracle Cures And Changes To The ASA In The UK – Interview With Rhys Morgan

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (22.9MB) | Embed Direct mp3 download of Episode Fifty-Seven here! During my time at QEDCon, many people were talking about the changes that were pending with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). During an interview I conducted with Alan Henness of the Nightingale Collaboration (which will feature on Skepticality), their website countdown until the 1st of March was referenced. How much hope do skeptics... Read More

#QEDCon – Short Video Of Token Skeptic Adventures

The full version is available via iTunes or on RSS through Libsyn on the Token Skeptic podcast (as per previous post!) Many thanks again to QEDCon, the Greater Manchester and Mersyside Skeptics! Featured briefly in this film and with many, many thanks — the fantastic backstage crew of QEDCon (including Janis, Marsh, Mike, Rick and Andy). Presenters and acts include: George Hrab, Bruce Hood, Milton Mermikides, the Dalek, Chris French, Hayley... Read More

Token Skeptic Adventures At QEDCon – Bonus Vodcast Episode

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (175.1MB) | Embed Download/view the vodcast as an mp4 here! This episode, due to the length of time it takes to play, is currently only available by downloading the show, but I’ll see about getting a 15 min version on YouTube later. Many thanks again to QEDCon, the Greater Manchester and the Mersyside Skeptics! Featured briefly in this film and with many, many thanks – the fantastic backstage... Read More

Episode Fifty-Six – On Skeptics In The Pub – QEDCon Workshop

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (61.4MB) Direct download of Token Skeptic 56 mp3 here! Firstly – Token Skeptic on Facebook with updates and news can be found here! http://tinyurl.com/tokenskepticfacebook The fantastic photo used with kind permission in the show notes for the episode and on this page is from the Hampshire Skeptics Society, whose blog-entries on QEDCon are a must-read! With lots of thanks to the organisers of the incredibly... Read More

Episode Fifty-Two – On Thinking Freely In Western Sydney – Interview With Alan Conradi

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (55.9MB) | Embed Direct download to episode (mp3) here! “My use of the term ‘Freethought’ is an attempt to join the various groups together. It does not come with the negative connotations of the various other labels that have been assigned to such groups before and is therefore more accessible to the wider community. Freethought seems to be less likely to shy away from any topics, which... Read More

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