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Episode #062

The Skeptic Podcast From the pages of The Skeptic magazine, this is The Skeptic podcast, bringing you the best of the magazine’s expert analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal. Featuring articles from Dave Hahn, Hayley Stevens, Andy Owens, and Tim Jokl.

Episode #462

Skeptics with a K Marsh looks at research from last year which claims that young people are flocking to churches in search of meaning. Meanwhile, Alice has been out driving and Marsh's life turns into an 1970s sitcom.

Episode #054 - Live from QED 2023

InKredulous Episode 54 of our satirical, skeptical comedy podcast recorded live at QED 2023. Appearing alongside host Andy Wilson are Jordan Holmes, Cara Santa Maria, and Michael Marshall.

The Skeptic

The ‘Quiet Revival’ in British religiosity was only ever a statistical mirage
By Michael Marshall,

The much-heralded 'Quiet Revival' report on British youth religiosity has been withdrawn after its data was found to be fraudulent.

The post The ‘Quiet Revival’ in British religiosity was only ever a statistical mirage appeared first on The Skeptic.

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