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The Weekly Sceptic

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Welcome to The Weekly Sceptic. Host Nick Dixon discusses the events of the past week with Toby Young. It’s serious, it’s funny, it’s frankly the best podcast in the UK. Don’t forget to subscribe, and stay sceptical.
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Welcome to The Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic’s weekly podcast. Host Laurie Wastell interviews the authors of some of the website’s most talked about recent pieces. Please subscribe, and remember: question everything; stay sane; live free. Produced by Richard Eldred.
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Uncanny

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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic? Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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There are a lot of opinions on how to master your mind, but then there’s PSYCHOLOGY. Instead of telling you what to think, we discuss how thinking works. CURIOUS? Growth Mindset Psychology is the "self-help sceptic" podcast dedicated to the science of self-improvement and knowing yourself. Over 8 million downloads and 60,000 monthly listeners, Armed with a stack of science journals, textbooks and a boatload of curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of the mind. Understand: “What”, “How”, and “W ...
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Modern life and business from a skeptic's perspective. AskFaleskini helps you distinguish what is sustainable and what is not. Not everything that shines is gold and not all mud is dirty. Peter Faleskini and his guests provide no-nonsense advice on what works and what does not.
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Dr Craig Wright is a genius and the creator of Bitcoin…or he is a narcissistic cult leader and pathological liar. Crypto writer Mark Hunter and renowned Craig Wright sceptic Arthur van Pelt explore the incredible story of Dr Wright and his decade-long web of claims, denials, lies, coverups and lawsuits as he attempts to get himself anointed as Satoshi Nakamoto. For exclusive bonus content, including deep dives and interviews, head to www.drbitcoinpod.com.
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Welcome to the Nonsense Dialogues. "Dialogues" because we would like to think we sound like Socrates and Plato at the Academy. "Nonsense" because we think we sound like the great sceptics - Hume, Wittgenstein, Kant and so on. Actually, neither is true. Randal and David just like to argue about organisational and social psychological theory and practice in an invariably vain attempt to figure out what works and to complain about the myths, half-truths and just plain wrong shite that pass as g ...
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The Best Science (BS) Medicine Podcast is a weekly presentation where practitioners can get evidence-based drug therapy content that is practical, entertaining and promotes healthy scepticism. In essence, we are the Medication Mythbusters. We present information that is useful and relevant to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals, and that can easily be incorporated into day-to-day practice. The podcast is presented by Dr. James McCormack, Profe ...
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Anti Sceptic

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A show discussing all the interesting and slightly weird things people believe in! From religion and vegan diets to asking the big questions, like, can we really contact the dead? In each episode I'll be chatting to an expert or a funny guest discussing a belief thats close to their heart. If you want to know if Psychics are fake and hear me have a live reading or learn if sleep is really that important, this is the Podcast for you! You can also support the podcast here! : https://www.patreo ...
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🌟 Welcome to ”The Outskirts of Faith” Podcast! Launched December 1st, 2023. 🌟 Are you seeking spiritual connection or intrigued by the Christian faith? Whether you’re a seeker, a sceptic, or a devout believer, ”The Outskirts of Faith” extends a warm welcome. Join us on this transformative journey that transcends boundaries, embracing every soul seeking spiritual growth and connection. Join us for captivating conversations where diverse guests open up about their personal and candid journeys ...
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A film discussion podcast with trivia, quizzes and chat about your favourite actors and actresses. Our toy bingo machine chooses the person, we discuss their filmography and try to convince film-sceptic Sophie to watch one of their best movies, to be reviewed the following episode. Join us - Tony, Jordan, Jon and Sophie for a chinwag about cinema.
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Cryptid Addicted

Cryptid Addicted

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They're weird and sometimes frightening. They've been spotted in our forests, our oceans and even in our cities. Are they in your neighbourhood? Rarely seen or photographed, some dispute that they even exist at all... They're Megan and Paddy, and they want to talk to you about Cryptids.
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The Brain Exchange is an Australian made podcast starring the multi-talented and adored Ben and Michael. The podcast focusses on a broad range of topics under the general heading of "Scepticism, Nerd Culture and Humour". We discuss atheism/scepticism-related content, generally rip into religion, pseudoscience and other such nonsense. As self proclaimed nerds, internet and geek culture are also regular topics of discussion. However, most importantly, we never journey far from a few laughs and ...
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The podcast where philosophy meets data science. All beliefs are unjustified, and we are trying to disprove them, continue listening if you're a sceptic. Please send us your thoughts: https://www.linesareopen.com/utb/. Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/unjusttifiedtruebeliefs
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Gay? Lesbian? Skeptical? Check out "Reality Check!" "Reality Check" is a radio show hosted by Tony Pitman and broadcast on JOY 94.9 FM in Melbourne, Australia. Each episode, "Reality Check" brings you a round-up of LGBT world news and a movie review, plus a heavy dose of critical thinking and skeptical analysis of pseudoscience and the paranormal. Psychics, ghosts, UFOs, astrology, diets, alternative medicines and much more all come under the critical eye.
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Happiness - A Sceptics Guide

Paul Flower and Dr Gary Wood

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We all want to be happier but how do we achieve it? And do we even recognise what makes us happy? With an overwhelming rise in mental health issues ‘Happiness, A Sceptics Guide’ seeks to address a vital issue: understanding and improving your wellbeing. Join your hosts, serial self-help-abuser and professional sceptic Paul Flower and psychologist and author Dr Gary Wood on an epic quest, to navigate the vagaries of the world of wellness, in pursuit of happiness and how to hold on to it. In f ...
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A verse by verse walkthrough of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation with pastor Justin Thomas. Grow in your understanding of the message of the Scriptures and your ability to read it for yourself. Whether you think of yourself as a student of the Bible, a Christian who just wants to know God better, or a sceptic who wants to explore Christianity, Verse/Verse was created with you in mind.
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The Real Normal Podcast

The Real Normal Podcast

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Three blokes get together to cover all the stories in the news and from UK politics over the last week with an amusing eye. Expect laughter, analysis, listener rants and awful DIY songs! Email us: therealnormalpodcast@gmail.com Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/therealnormalpodcast/ Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts - it REALLY HELPS!
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Your listen-along Steely Dan podventure. Join Oli (Dan fan) and Andrew (Dan sceptic), as they take the scenic route through the entire Steely Dan discography. Each week, our hosts take a forensic look at a Steely Dan song. Join them on a nine-series trek from 'Do It Again' on 1972's Can't Buy a Thrill, to 'Everything Must Go' on the 2003 album of the same name. Will they uncover hidden truths? Will they nail The Vibe? Will Andrew ever admit he actually quite likes Steely Dan? Turn on, tune i ...
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2011 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest figures in Western Philosophy – David Hume. As well as an economist and historian, Hume was specifically known for his scepticism and empiricism, and was also an important figure in the Scottish Enlightenment period in the 18th century. In this audio collection, The Open University’s Nigel Warburton is joined by A.C. Grayling and other philosophers to discuss Hume’s key theories around the self, induction and his argument agai ...
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Begotten

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A sceptic. A paranoiac. A criminal. A migrant. A hostage. Minola Theatre presents BEGOTTEN, a five-part audio drama by award-winning playwright Bianca Butler Reynolds. Join us each week as we meet five generations of women: Alice, Eileen, Clea, Hazel and Laoise. Hear a century of their stories, encompassing grief, war, sanity, loss and revenge. Listen as they grapple with powerful questions about heredity, and what is passed down family lines. Are we doomed to make the same mistakes our pare ...
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Do Not Scratch Your Eyes

Do Not Scratch Your Eyes

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Ever wondered what it’s really like to support Watford FC? Well now you can find out as Justin, Carl and Peter guide you through the highs and lows with the help of fellow fans, ex-players and celebrity hornets. We are a podcast by fans for fans. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Russak Outlook

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The Russak Outlook podcast is an information packed presentation, focusing on current events, Christian apologetics, the reality of Jesus and the 7 mountains of cultural influence in the world today. Mark’s unique perspectives is aimed at presenting both sides of an argument, enabling the listener to reach a conclusion rooted in truth, regardless of the outcome.
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The Good Growth Podcast delves into the world of scaleup businesses, offering insights into seizing strategic opportunities and navigating growth hurdles. Join us as we uncover the secrets to sustainable business expansion with the entrepreneurs who are leading them.
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Join Ankita a.k.a the HR Bandit for a fun-filled conversation on what’s happening around the world and its impact on how we work. News, events, research, crazy ideas, and work experiments – this podcast covers it all. So, grab a cup (glass) of coffee (wine), sit back, and enjoy the banter. The podcast is a part of the new workplace initiative and sponsored by the kind folks over at NHRDN Hyderabad. All views, expressed are that of the speakers and are not the positions, strategies, or opinio ...
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Mysticast

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Follow Jack Stafford, student of Metaphysics, as he tries to better understand the teachings given by the Masters through The Aetherius Society: the new cosmic religion for the Aquarian Age, incorporating all yogas, Christian mysticism, theosophy, UFOs, and more. He speaks to other members like himself, as well as outside experts in related areas. DISCLAIMER: This is an independent podcast, not produced or fact-checked by The Aetherius Society. For the original teachings, please visit Aether ...
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The Last Tuesday Project

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A group of friends get together once a month thanks to the wonder of modern technology to discuss one topic. That topic can come in the form of either a question, a subject, a claim, or a statement. The thing is, only one of us knows what that topic is going to be. That person shall henceforth be known as the Dimbleby. (It's a long story.) The Dimbleby has two topics in their pocket. They tell us the first one and then the rest of us have the opportunity to veto it based on a majority vote. ...
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Welcome to The Weekly Sceptic episode 97 This week Nick and Toby talk about: The strangeness of Biden’s announcement that he wouldn’t be seeking re-election and the inevitable conspiracy theories that it’s given rise to. Was Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential race a palace coup? How much did he really know about it? Why the gap between the an…
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Welcome to episode seven of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: Special guest Ross Clark, Spectator columnist and author of Not Zero, on why Ed Miliband’s crusade against oil and gas could put Britain’s economy 6 feet under; Tony Morrison, who writes on US politics for the Dail…
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A tournament we came so near and yet (with the performances) so far. Here's the fan reaction as look at the final, the tournament, where England so forward from here, a Harry Kane missing persons report, the legacy of the Southgate era - if he leaves the post as seems likely and we even look ahead to the Copa America final a bit (which is no use fo…
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Originally released Nov. 27, 2018 [edit recast settings] Throughout its history there have been challenges to the status of philosophy. Paul Sagar discusses some of these in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation in making this podcast, and for donations from Patreon patrons.…
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We sit down and chat to Matt Stirling who will be joining us on our Big Night Out on Aug 3rd. Matt is a professional magician, stuntman and hypnotist that got through to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2019. We talk through his three careers, some big names are dropped, there's a ton of Jammy Dodgers and so much more! This Podcast has be…
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There is no better time to contemplate the meaning of your existence than a Tuesday. Tackle the meaty questions of life, using philosophical tools and some lessons from the school of Positive Psychology. We curiously dive through the principles of physics and the lessons of history to contemplate the effect of time on our lives. Opposingly we exami…
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In episode 579, Mike and James invite Nicholas Dugré back to the podcast to talk about the evidence around the benefits and harms of a new class of medications for the acute treatment of episodic migraines. Ubrogepant is an oral calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist. In this case, amazing as it may sound, there are triple the number of systema…
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In this episode we will examine the story of a real life demon who betrayed his brothers in arms, deceived many in a craven lust for power and murdered his own wife and child. With a resume like that, it goes without saying Roman Emperor, Saint Constantine the Great is held up as an iconic Christian hero. Also making special guest star appearances …
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We are more than halfway through the year and halfway through summer. The world of work has not thrown as many surprises at us over the last month but enough to ensure that Greece’s six day work-week did not feature in our top three. With Foxconn keeping married women out from certain roles, a promotion recession and neurodiversity becoming a valua…
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Originally released July 8, 2019 [edit recast settings] In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Kate Kirkpatrick, author of a new biography of Beauvoir, Becoming Beauvoir, discusses the relationship between the life and work of Simone de Beauvoir. Beauvoir is often portrayed as applying Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism to the condition of…
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In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into Jesus' messages to the 7 churches in the Book of Revelation. Explore the praise, warnings, and prophecies given to these ancient congregations and discover their startling relevance to Christianity today. Learn how to discern the spiritual state of your own church and heed Jesus' call to overcome.…
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Some of the most important life skills sound strange to work on. But high-performers work on them anyway. From building your curiosity and enthusiasm to a better sense of humour. Several life skills make all the difference in your social and professional life. We'll even learn essential ideas that make us happier, more patient and more right. Yes, …
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Unlock bonus episodes and more benefits at ⁠⁠drbitcoinpod.com⁠⁠. Mark and Arthur delve in the the injunction order from Justice Mellor and what it means for Craig Wright, including possible criminal charges, as well as the impact on other cases. Follow us on Twitter at: ⁠⁠@drbitcoinpod⁠⁠ (the podcast)⁠⁠@twentynothing00⁠⁠ (Mark)⁠⁠@arthur_van_pelt⁠⁠ …
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Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic episode 96 This week Nick and Toby talk about: Where they were when Trump was shot (in the ear). The tsunami of bad takes about the attempt to assassinate the former President, from the Denver Post headline -- "Gunman Dies in Attack" -- to David Baddiel half-jokingly suggesting Trump conspired to have himself shot. Was…
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Why top performers embrace imperfection and celebrate victories. We dig into the show archives to uncover the timeless topic of perfectionism. Hedonic adaption is a major reason we aren't as happy as we should be and relentlessly pursue the next thing without taking time to even reflect on the happiness we are seeking. Lessons from the episode: Bal…
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Welcome to this special episode of the Sceptic with Professor Eric Kaufmann, on his new book, Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revolution. Eric is Head of the Institute of Heterodox Social Science at the University of Buckingham, a member of the advisory board of the Free Speech Union and a senior fellow at Policy Exchange. Host La…
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Originally released May 21, 2019 [edit recast settings] 'What is a woman?' has become a contentious question with practical implications. The philosopher Kathleen Stock gives an account of the category 'woman' and how we should think about it. She gives a different answer to this question which Amia Srinivassan addressed in a previous Philosophy Bi…
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Firstly thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to a great event that will make a big difference. Carl & Pete went to Bovingdon FC who kindly hosted a sponsored walk and fund raising event for Charlee in order to equip her home with a system that will for the first time allow her to communicate simple choices, the likes of which most of u…
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Ethos is a competitive 40k team and group of friends. We have created a podcast to bring our perspective to the 40k community. This episode is hosted by Hayden Walduck and Simon Gojkovic. Big thanks to Joshua McGowan for joining us today. As a Tourney organiser, he runs the largest team events in Australia, and has been doing it for the longest tim…
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Three grumpy men so old that they chose to grade the England team using O Level marks for their tournament contributions so far discuss our hopes and fears for the second Euro's final in a row. We compare Gareth Southgate to Andy Murray, find out why Carl isn't going to Berlin with his new rather fetching bucket hat and find out if Justin has becom…
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The surprising psychology of rationality, bias, numbers and happiness can improve your decision-making. Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking Fast and Slow' explores the interplay between our fast, intuitive thinking (System 1) and our slow, rational thinking (System 2). Sam discusses various cognitive biases and how our thinking systems cause them such as t…
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So Ollie Watkins comes on, runs in behind and gets the winner!! What do supporters think? Do we revise our assessment of Gareth Southgate or does the fact that the goal came from the kind of change that people have been calling for mean he should have done it sooner!! Different people have different views and opinions - and that's ok. Hear what peo…
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Welcome to episode six of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Frank Haviland, editor at the New Conservative and author of The Frank Report substack, on Labour’s shallow election victory and the grim rise of Muslim sectarianism; Special guest David Frost, the Conservative peer and former chief Bre…
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Originally released Feb. 25, 2019 [edit recast settings] Christian Miller believes that there is a character gap, a gap between what we think we are like morally and how we actually behave. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explores the psychology of moral behaviour, and how we can become better people. We are grateful for support …
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Resilience racket or corporate calm? What works when building resilience, psychological health and well-being in the workplace. In this episode David and Randal share their microphones with Diya Dey, an organisational psychologist and leader in the area of evidence based approaches to enhancing psychological health and wellbeing in the workplace. T…
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Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic episode 95 This week Nick and Toby talk about: The General Election result, in which Labour won a landslide in spite of just 20% of the electorate voting for them The ‘Portillo Moments’ on the night in which Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Grant Shapps, Penny Mordaunt and Miriam Cates lost their seats The five seats won by…
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What do we learn from the legends of history and how they approached innovation and making things happen? An action-packed episode today to inspire curious minds to think big and act accordingly. What blocks ideas? How to make progress? The power of consistency Why do Greek statues have tiny packages? All that and more in this Growth mindset master…
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In this episode of The Good Growth podcast, we hear from Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bicycle. Few bikes are as recognisable as the Brompton with its foldable design favoured by commuters, making travelling around cities a breeze. Tune in to learn about their global growth ambitions, how running a business is much like a game of whack-a-mole …
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In this episode we flex our massive biceps and with the voice of a fallen angel in a roid filled rage scream for the blood of all the gods. We’re looking at Danzig’s debut album, titled Danzig. Look at least this time there isn’t also a song on it called Danzig, so that’s something new for one of these debut album episodes. Special guest stars incl…
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Through to Garth Southgates 3rd Semi-final in 4 tournaments and performed well in the penalty shoot out - so are we churlish to criticize a performance that whilst better still fell short of our hopes and expectations pre-tournament. We hear lots of fan comment before being diverted to what to do when "caught short" in a traffic jam or on a train a…
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Originally released Feb. 25, 2019 [edit recast settings] Where did ethics come from? Philip Pettit tells an 'as if' story about the birth of ethics that is designed to illuminate what ethics is and why it evolved on this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from Patreon donors for…
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Baptist Minister, author and broadcaster Richard Littledale is in the hot seat this week talking to Elliott about his journey to Christ and shares with us what life is really like for a minister and knowing when it's time to move on to a different church. Richard also talks about his new book, the meaning behind the word 'Hope' and dives into the b…
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Carl is trying to tick off his list of countries left on his Xenophobic Clipboard - unfortunately his list seems to contain France a number of times. We try to work out the likely finalist, using mainly lazy cultural stereotypes and Justin's limited knowledge of....well pretty much most things, and possibly cause ructions in the European Sausage ma…
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Standard Self-improvement advice is usually beige, unhelpful and often just wrong. We dive into the topic of "You are the 5 people you spend most time with" and learn where it is wrong and dangerous to follow. Instead, we learn a toolkit to be ourselves wherever we are and build relationships that nourish us. Lessons: Where common advice falls shor…
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