The European Skeptics Podcast

On this episode, you'll find news, events and interesting topics, including trends in the perception of climate change, Prince Charles promoting quackery again and a small infant in Hungary dying of malnutrition with the assistance of quacks. SegmentsIntro; Greetings & Feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Logical Fallacies; Really Wrong; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Along with a usual run-through of feedback and events across Europe in the coming week, this episode is dedicated to our interview with Sanal Edamaruku, founder, president and editor of Rationalist International, author of 25 books and many articles related to rationalism, skepticism and the debunking of dubious claims. He’s a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and other organisations. Also, he was the chief organiser of the 2016 Rationalist International Conference in Tallin, Estonia. Segments:Introduction and greetings; Events in Europe; Interview with Sanal Edamaruku; Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, you'll find news, events and interesting topics, along with an interview, featuring Norwegian blogger, podcaster, science educator and skeptical activist, Marit M. Simonsen, who's also the former president of the Norwegian skeptic society Skepsis. She's often referred to as "The Queen of Norwegian Skepticism".SegmentsIntro; Greetings & Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Interview with Marit M. Simonsen; Logical Fallacies; Really Wrong; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we interviewed Chris Peters, scientific affairs manager at Sense About Science, the UK-based non-profit organisation behind such campaigns as 'Ask for Evidence' and 'Libel Reform', the 'Plant Science' and 'Energy Online Expert' panels, as well as the international 'AllTrials' campaign.Also, you can here the usual run-through of interesting events across Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, you'll find news, events and interesting topics, along with an interview, featuring Dr Julia Offe, board member of the German skeptical organisation GWUP (Society for the Scientific Investigation of Parasciences), head of Hamburg Skeptics, founder of Hamburg Skeptics in the Pub and Science Slam, as well as one of the organisers of SkepKon.SegmentsIntro; Greetings & Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Interview with Dr Julia Offe; Logical Fallacies; Really Wrong; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we interviewed Italian psychologist, author and investigator Massimo Polidoro, who's co-founder and executive director of the Italian skeptic organisation CICAP (Comitato Italiano per il Controllo delle Affermazioni sulle Pseudoscienze or Italian Committee for the Investigation of Claims of the Pseudosciences).Also, there are some usual and extra content like events and discussions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, you'll find news, events and interesting topics, along with an interview, featuring Marko Kovic, president of the Swiss skeptical organisation Skeptiker Schweiz who talked about the recent news from his country regarding new regulations about alternative medicine.SegmentsIntro; Greetings & Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Interview with Marko Kovic; Logical Fallacies; Really Wrong; True or False; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Along with a usual run-through of feedback and events across Europe in the coming week, this episode is dedicated to our interview with the “Face of the skeptical movement” (quote from Ray Hyman): James “The Amaz!ng” Randi. He’s a Canadian-born retired magician, escapologist and paranormal investigator, author of 10 books, contributor of countless TV shows and films, co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and founder of the Educational Foundation bearing his name. He also played a role in the kickstarting of several European skeptical organisations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, you'll find news, events and interesting topics, along with an interview, featuring Antonia de Oñate, CEO of the Spanish skeptical organisation Spanish Rational Alternative to Pseudoscience – Society for the Promotion of Critical Thinking (ARP-SAPC).SegmentsIntro; Greetings & Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Interview with Antonia de Oñate; Logical Fallacies; Really Wrong; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Along with a usual run-through of feedback and events across Europe in the coming week, this episode is dedicated to our interview with Belgian skeptic and co-founder of SKEPP, Professor Willem Betz. We talk about his great work as a skeptic and how he became disillusioned about alternative medicine, but he also tells us what actions he would like to see in the movement on a European level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring a short interview with Vassilena Valchanova and Liubomir Baburov, founders of the Bulgarian organisation called Ratio and organisers of Sofia Skeptics in the Pub. Segments:Intro; Greetings & Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Interview with Vassy and Liubo; Logical Fallacies; Really Wrong; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring skeptic events in the coming week across Europe and an interview with Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association and President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, former director of the European Humanist Federation. Segments:Intro; Greetings; Warm-up and feedback; What's on in Europe?; Interview with Prof. Edzard Ernst; Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring a short interview with Raffaella Vitali, the only Italian editor of the international Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project, lots of skeptic events across Europe and much more.Segments:Intro; Greetings; Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Logical Fallacies; Interview with Leon Raffaella Vitali; Really Wrong; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring skeptic events in the coming week across Europe and an interview with Professor Edzard Ernst, researcher of complementer and alternative medicine, the first ever Professor of Complementary Medicine in the world, author of several books and the 2015 laureate of the John Maddox Prize. Segments:Intro; Greetings; Listener feedback; What's on in Europe?; Interview with Prof. Edzard Ernst; Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring a short interview with Leon Korteweg, Team Leader of the Dutch group of editors in the international Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia project, co-organiser of Utrecht Freethinkers in the Pub and board member of the Dutch Freethinkers association The Free Thought. Yet another interview Andras recorded at Wikipedia Science Conference, this time with Dr Duncan Hull from the University of Manchester. Lots of skeptical events across Europe and much more.Segments:Intro; Greetings; Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Interview with Dr Duncan Hull at WSC; Logical Fallacies; Interview with Leon Korteweg; Really Wrong; True or false; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring an interview with Jay Novella, co-host and producer of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, producer and director of SGU Video Productions, and director of Marketing and Technology for The New England Skeptical Society. He's also on the board of directors for the Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism (NECSS) and is a regular contributor to The Rogues Gallery, a popular science and skepticism blog.Segments:Intro; Greetings; Listener feedback; What's on in Europe?; Interview with Jay Novella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first episode without a long, feature interview, yet we've had so many things to talk about. Lots of skeptical events across Europe and much more.Segments:Intro; Greetings; Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Preview of Pontus' interview with Jay Novella; Logical Fallacies; Interview with Brian Kelly at WSC; Really Wrong; True or false; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our first episode entirely dedicated to a feature interview. Our guest is clinical and forensic psychologist Michael Heap, who is the chairman of the Association for Skeptical Enquiry and board member of the European Council of Skeptical Organisations. He was also a co-organiser of the 16th European Skeptics Congress held in London in September 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Diana Barbosa, co-founder of ComCept, the Portuguese Skeptic Community and co-organiser of ComCeptCon as well as Skeptics in the Pub in Porto.Segments:Intro; Greetings; Listener feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; Interview with Diana Barbosa; Logical Fallacies; Interview with Dario Taraborelli; Really Wrong; True or false; Quote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.