Best Pinter Podcasts (2024)

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TheESP – Ep. #445 – Leave the cows alone! 47:22

33m ago47:22

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We start with some follow up from last week – Edward Bach is pronounced [batch], and we have some more thoughts on if plants can really appreciate music. In TWISH we celebrate(?) the birthday of Sally Morgan (‘Psychic Sally’) and find her neither convincing nor a nice person. Then we dig into the news: INTERNATIONAL: Ig Nobel prize winners 2024 FRA…

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An Asteroid by Any Other Name With Special Guest Latif Nasser 39:08

1d ago39:08

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The idea of an asteroid from outer space crashing into Earth has captured the imaginations of science fiction directors for decades. But here at NASA, we take potentially hazardous near-Earth objects seriously. We have a planetary defense office that plans for every scenario—we’ve even practiced nudging an asteroid off course with spacecraft. But t…

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TheESP – Ep. #444 – Happy Cucumbers 48:17

7d ago48:17

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With an episode number like this, we have to start out with some numerology. Annika will be more off than on for a while and the promised record heat in Sweden actually delivered. In TWISH we hear about the sci-fi / philosophical writer Stanisław Lem who was born this week in 1921. Then we head for the news: SWEDEN: Music makes cucumbers happy UK: …

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TheESP – Ep. #443 – Scammers in the Moonlight 52:04

7d ago52:04

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In TWISH this week we hear about August Kekulé, the French organic chemist who redefined his disciplin in the mid 1800s. The we go into the news: INTERNATIONAL: Scammers in the Moonlight – Real vs. fake Tarot readers on social media FRANCE: Imane Khelif files lawsuit over cyber-harassment, names JK Rowling and Elon Musk AUSTRIA / THE NETHERLANDS: C…

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TheESP – Ep. #442 – Algimantas Kvecys 48:19

15d ago48:19

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Before we go into today’s interview, we elaborate a little on last week’s TWISH about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, adding a bit more details. Then we have a great chat with Algimantas Kvecys who is the chair of Lietuvos skeptikų draugija, the Society of Lithuanian Skeptics. Enjoy! https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-442.html Segments: 0:00…

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TheESP – Ep. #441 – Choose Your Parents Wisely 41:19

22d ago41:19

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QED is getting a little bit closer and a really good idea is to sign up as a volunteer! Not only will you help creating the skeptical event of the year, it is also a great way to make new friends and become a little “VIP” at the same time. This week saw a “full true blue supermoon” – check out which part of this is nonsense and which parts that are…

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TheESP – Ep. #440 – It’s a spectrum, stupid! 59:43

1M ago59:43

59:43

We start with a follow-up on the UK riots and the disinformation that triggered them. Regardless of this we look forward to going to QED where the Ockham Awards will be announced. The nominations are now open! See link in the show notes. In TWISH we hear about how it wasn’t that long ago that Joseph Lister performed the first antiseptic surgery – w…

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Ep. 37: Dr. Claudia Pinter 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Orthodontist Dr. Claudia Pinter practices in Vienna, Austria and is known for her clinical excellence with aligners as well as her passion for orthodontic education. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Claudia’s early life in Austria and her unique journey into the specialty of orthodontics The importance of clinical photography as a tool for case…

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TheESP – Ep. #439 – ‘Leakey’ Science 54:50

1M ago54:50

54:50

We start out with the sad news that Mark Edward has passed away. Mark was a mentalist, an author, and an active skeptic. Mark, sometimes with with his partner (and good friend of the show) Susan Gerbic, investigated many paranormal claims and exposed psychic frauds. He will be long remembered and missed by the skeptics movement. After some listener…

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TheESP – Ep. #438 – Science and fairytales 58:47

2M ago58:47

58:47

The three of us are (sort of) together again, so after the customary greetings, András joins us with Adrienne Hill all the way from Canada (Sparky studios?!) for a prerecorded chat. In TWISH we hear about how Adolf Hitler secured his position as Führer, which is scary since the tactics of modern would-be-dictators have not changed that much. Then w…

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TheESP – Ep. #437 – Just One Black Swan 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

Thirty-two years ago this week the Vatican tried to explain why discrimination against gay people is not reallydiscrimination. That's basically still their position today, which we hear about in this week's TWISH. Then we have quite a few news items to go through: SWEDEN: Swedish telecom companies have blocked more than 50 million scam calls in 202…

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TheESP – Ep. #436 – Piazzi, the skeptical priest 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Just the boys this week and we have a lot to talk about – climate change (András needs a new job), Türkiye vs. Turkey, Dutch vacations, homeopathy, Skeptical Science, and even some politics. In TWISH we hear about the skeptical priest Giuseppe Piazzi who discovered Ceres, the first asteroid ever detected. Also, if you catch this in time here is the…

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TheESP – Ep. #435 – Evangelising in Schools 44:49

2M ago44:49

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Some listeners have started to join our Discord – why don’t you do that do! In the news today: TURKEY: Turkey revokes radio station’s license for discussing Armenian genocide UK: Ultra-processed food fear – simply the next big nutritional moral panic? SPAIN: HIV patients often take other SCAM that interfere with their treatments The Church of Engla…

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The Play Podcast - 083 -The Caretaker, by Harold Pinter 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

Episode 083: The Caretaker by Harold Pinter Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Justin Audibert Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We’ll discuss the play’s origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is…

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Ep. 36: Dr. Alyssa Emory-Carter 1:15:43

2M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Dr. Alyssa Emory-Carter is an innovative orthodontist recognized for her early adoption of orthodontic technologies and her leadership in cultivating a culture of excellence within her practice. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Alyssa’s upbringing in Sherman, TX and her journey into orthodontics The features & benefits of Spark Aligners by Ormc…

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TheESP – Ep. #434 – The Greatest Show on Earth 42:00

3M ago42:00

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To start out we nerd out a bit about how to say ‘hello’ in Hungarian, launch the new ESP Discord thread and give a shout-out to Malmö Pride where people can team up with Pontus to fight against prejudices at Malmö Pride. In TWISH we for once hop across the pond to explain the origin of so-called Barnum statements. Then it’s time for the news: EU: U…

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TheESP – Ep. #433 – Lying Politician Liars 54:23

3M ago54:23

54:23

The band is back together for the first time in months! First we mention an important (but likely depressing) new book documenting Catholic child sex abuse. In TWISH we look back at the Brexit referendum and analyze why it went so terribly wrong, and then it’s time for the news: SWEDEN: Swedish EU election trends were a bit different GERMANY: New p…

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TheESP – Ep. #432 – Turning people into horses 37:10

3M ago37:10

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Annika and András talk a bit about the EP elections again, mostly reacting to listener feedback. We also mention the Belgian skeptical organisation SKEPP's Skeptical Awards and in TWISH we commemorate evolutionary biologist, humanist, eugenicist and internationalist extraordinaire Sir Julian Huxley. Then in the news: SCOTLAND: Parliament votes to i…

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The Play Podcast - 082 - People, Places & Things, by Duncan Macmillan 1:05:41

3M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Episode 082: People, Places & Things by Duncan Macmillan Host: Douglas Schatz Guests: Duncan Macmillan and Jeremy Herrin Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We’ll discuss the play’s origins, its themes, characters, structu…

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TheESP – Ep. #431 – SCAM under (acu)pressure 35:35

3M ago35:35

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In Pontus' absence we talk a bit about EP elections and in TWISH we commemorate the Italian heroine of science and skepticism Margherita Hack. Then it is time to check out the news: UK: Zero hour for climate action NORTHERN IRELAND: NI Assembly passes motion to ban conversion therapies INTERNATIONAL: Edzard Ernst finds SCAM research to be in declin…

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TheESP – Ep. #430 – Patron saint of the internet 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

Pontus comes back from the European Skeptics Congress with a new title, applications to talk at Skepticamp QED is now open and Evidence Week is postponed by UK elections. In TWISH we hear about James Hutton, the father of modern geology, and then it is time to check out the news: INTERNATIONAL: The Catholic church’s first ‘millennial saint’ INTERNA…

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Ep. 35: Dr. Krystian Jarosz 1:08:13

4M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Orthodontist Dr. Krystian Jarosz is a highly skilled clinician with a passion for the academic side of the specialty and is known for his innovative and cost-effective clinical pearls. On this episode, you’ll learn about: The journey of Krystian’s family from Poland in pursuit of the American Dream How Krystian acquired Skylands Orthodontics and co…

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TheESP – Ep. #429 – Think away the long covid 52:45

4M ago52:45

52:45

We start with some listener feedback and also worry if Neil DeGrasse Tyson and his Star Talk show are falling for some alternative medicine. On the good side Skeptical Science, led by John Cook, is continuing their quest for science literacy and has a new online quiz you can take to check your “bullshit detector”. In TWISH we hear about the trial a…

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The Play Podcast - 081 - The Government Inspector, by Nikolay Gogol 53:49

4M ago53:49

53:49

Episode 081: The Government Inspector by Nikolay Gogol Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Patrick Myles Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We’ll discuss the play’s origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us th…

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TheESP – Ep. #428 – Mesmerised by Nonsense 35:05

4M ago35:05

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In Pontus' absence Annika is back for a quick visit before her planned return next month. We mention the terrible assassination attempt against Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico and how it's a new source of fake news. On TWISH you can hear about Franz Anton Mesmer, who was the foremost proponent of "animal magnetism". Then, we look at the news: …

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TheESP – Ep. #427 – Beware the Trolls! 46:16

4M ago46:16

46:16

Meeting up with fellow skeptics is always a blast. We recommend reading the recent article in Skeptic UK about the history of European skepticism and ECSO – the ESC (European Skeptics Congress) is only two weeks away! Pontus reports from last week’s annual meeting with VoF (the Swedish Skeptics) and in TWISH we hear about Pierre Curie who, apart fr…

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TheESP – Ep. #426 – Educational Malpractice 46:56

4M ago46:56

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Tickets for QED in Manchester (19-20 October) are now on sale and don’t forget Skepticamp on the day before! If all goes to plan, both András and Pontus may be among the speakers. But first we are looking forward to the European Skeptics Congress 2024, less than a month from now, 31 May – 2 June in Lyon, France! In TWISH we hear about how smallpox …

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The Play Podcast - 080 - Long Day's Journey into Night, by Eugene O'Neill 53:20

4M ago53:20

53:20

Episode 080: Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Jeremy Herrin Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We’ll discuss the play’s origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For…

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TheESP – Ep. #425 – Millions of lives saved 41:35

5M ago41:35

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Every Swede has celebrated Valborg (Walpurgis / Walpurga) this week although no one really knows why, and András reports from Sicily on volcanic activities. In TWISH we hear about Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a theologian so controversial that popes nowadays still cannot agree on what to think of him. Then it’s time for this week’s news: INTERNATION…

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Sun Series: Bonus: Dispatches from the Path of Totality 35:42

5M ago35:42

35:42

On April 8, 2024, North America experienced its last total solar eclipse until the 2040s. As the Moon’s shadow fell across the U.S., NASA sent Curious Universe producers out into the field across the path of totality to talk to space nerds and eclipse scientists. In this special bonus episode of our Sun Series, we’ll relive the special day together…

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Ep. 34: Dr. Kyle Fagala 1:53:44

5M ago1:53:44

1:53:44

Dr. Kyle Fagala is a well-known speaker, podcast host and orthodontic thought leader who practices at Saddle Creek Orthodontics outside of Memphis, TN. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Kyle’s upbringing in Arkansas and his journey into orthodontics How Kyle and his wife Anna established a thriving practice together The story behind Kyle co-foun…

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TheESP – Ep. #424 – Flat Earth Homeopathy 47:35

5M ago47:35

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It is European Immunization Week! Get your boosters and jabs folks, and make you and the people around you are safe! In TWISH this week we hear about John Oliver, British comedian who (whether you like him or not) understands science and the need for healthy skepticism. Then we of course take a look at the news: ITALY: Italy passes measures to allo…

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Sun Series: Soaring Toward the Sun 35:50

5M ago35:50

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For the first time, a NASA spacecraft is flying through the Sun's atmosphere. Nour Raouafi, project scientist for Parker Solar Probe, explains why the Sun's corona is the source of one of the biggest mysteries in all of space science. So, what does it take to build a probe that can touch the Sun—including surviving temperatures of 2,500 degrees Fah…

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TheESP – Ep. #423 – Public Reiki 42:18

5M ago42:18

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The report on DISC analysis and Thomas Erikson from last week generated some good feedback, it’s time for the John Maddox prize again and Susan Gerbic has a new YouTube channel that you should definitely check out. Don’t forget to book your ticket for the European Skeptics Congress in Lyon! In TWISH we hear about Norbert Schobert, the Hungarian fit…

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The Play Podcast - 079 - The Hills of California, by Jez Butterworth 54:11

5M ago54:11

54:11

Episode 079: The Hills of California by Jez Butterworth Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Sean McEvoy Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We’ll discuss the play’s origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the…

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Sun Series: What is Space Weather? 34:29

5M ago34:29

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From Earth, the Sun can seem steady and predictable. But when you look at our star close up, there’s a lot going on. Go behind the scenes with NASA’s Moon to Mars Space Weather Analysis Office, a team monitoring space weather—eruptions of radiation and plasma from the Sun that can wreak havoc on spacecraft and pose dangers to astronauts. We’ll also…

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TheESP – Ep. #422 – Surrounded by lies 45:23

5M ago45:23

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A bit of a correction first, regarding earthquakes. Then we get some Vatican news with speculation about a Swedish ‘papabile’, plus idiotic statements about genders. In TWISH we hear about Paolo Frisi, an Italian university dropout who in the 18th century went on to become a polymath. Then we have a look at the news: EUROPE: Whooping cough on the r…

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Sun Series: Minisode! Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse 2024 11:57

5M ago11:57

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It’s time. On April 8, 2024, millions of people across North America will see a total solar eclipse. Get the most out of totality with this special bonus episode. Listen up for safety tips, learn how to make your own pinhole projector to safely view the eclipse and learn how anyone—including you!—can contribute to NASA research through citizen scie…

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TheESP – Ep. #421 – Wishful Thinking 48:36

6M ago48:36

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There are two great European skeptical events to sign up for this year – European Skeptics Congress in Lyon (30 May- 2 June) and QED in Manchester (18 – 20 October) – there is still time to catch the Early Bird discounts for both! In TWISH we hear about the earthquake in L’Aquila in Italy in 2009, that not only shook the ground but also the trust i…

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The Play Podcast - 078 - The Lover and The Collection, by Harold Pinter 51:48

5M ago51:48

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Episode 078: The Lover and The Collection by Harold Pinter Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Lindsay Posner Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We’ll discuss the play’s origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For …

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Ep. 33: Illuminate Live feat. Dr. Brandon Owen, Dr. Melanie Wang & Dr. Jason Cope 57:02

6M ago57:02

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A roundtable discussion on the future of the orthodontic profession with innovators Dr. Brandon Owen, Dr. Melanie Wang & Dr. Jason Cope. This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience during the Ortho Innovation Summit in Austin, TX. On this episode, you’ll learn about: The guests’ favorite aspects of the Ortho Innovation Summit The …

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Sun Series: You (Yes, You!) Can Help NASA Study the Sun 44:36

6M ago44:36

44:36

How often do you think about your nearest star? Though it may not seem like it from here on Earth, our trusty Sun is a place of mystery. Take a good look at its influence on our planet – through the otherworldly experience of eclipse, maybe, or the aurora – and you might get "sucked" in... to a citizen science project, that is. Join NASA Sun scient…

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TheESP – Ep. #420 – Happy vikings 50:36

6M ago50:36

50:36

Who knew that Hungarian intellectuals where numerologists – András reveals all! We have correction from last week and also reflect over the illness of Princess Kate, naturally we wish her well. In this weeks TWISH we hear about Percy Shelley and how his atheism ruined his academic career – to the benefit of mankind. Then, it’s time for the news: IN…

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Sun Series: How to Experience a Total Solar Eclipse 41:12

6M ago41:12

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On April 8, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, casting a shadow across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Total solar eclipses have fascinated human beings for thousands of years. Watching the Moon eclipse the Sun is a surreal, multi-sensory experience that you’re not likely to forget. But Eclipses also offer unique opportunities for…

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