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Talking about Talking at Skepticon with Lee Murray Nov 07, 2018

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Wade and Byrne interview some of the speakers from Skepticon 2018. In this episode we speak to Lee Murray, linguistics researcher, about how different accents evolve and what we can tell about a person from the way that they talk.

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Just How Reliable is the Peer Review Process? Oct 31, 2018

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In this episode Byrne and Wade catch up with their favourite Quantum Physicist who writes children's books, Chris Ferrie to find more out about he peer review process. The guys talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the peer review process. Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/scigasmpodcast

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Faecal Fascination: The Science behind probiotics, faecal transplants and gut bacteria Oct 24, 2018

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In this episode Byrne and Wade look at the Science behind probiotics, faecal transplants, and the why all of a sudden doctors are now very interested in our gut bacteria. Get your stool out, sit down and relax as the guys decipher fact from fiction in this weeks episode. Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/scigasmpodcast

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Do Polygraphs work and can they be beaten? Oct 17, 2018

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Wade and Byrne talk about lie detecting machines, also known as "polygraphs". How do they actually work? Are they a reliable measure of whether someone is actually lying? How easy are they to fool? If you're a compulsive liar then you could find this episode useful!

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Breakfast with Einstein and Chad Orzel Oct 10, 2018

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Byrne and Wade sit down for a chat with Physics Professor and author, Chad Orzel. They discuss how to teach physics tto your dog as well as his latest book "Breakfast with Einstein", available at all good book retailers.

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Should I Drink Piss? Oct 03, 2018

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In this episode Byrne and Wade discuss the new fad of 'Urine Therapy' and whether you should drink your own piss. The guys look at the history of drinking from the golden fountain and what the science says about . They discuss whether there are actual health benefits when you attempt 'The Bubbler', or perhaps you might decide to rub it on your skin, or even use it as eye drops. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/scigasmpodcast

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The Science of Productivity Sep 27, 2018

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Wade and Byrne discuss ways to be more productive in the office from how you set-up your workspace, to the psychology of getting work done efficiently. If you're looking to procrastinate but don't want to feel bad about it, this episode is for you!

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The Greatest Things That Never Happened Sep 26, 2018

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In this episode Byrne and Wade take a look at the greatest things that never happened. From the Y2K bug, to the Large Hadron Collider swallowing the Earth, the guys take a look at the whether these fears were based in reason, or just crackpot theories. Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/scigasmpodcast

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Mosquitoes- Swamp Angels or Thirsty Blood Suckers? Sep 12, 2018

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In this episode Byrne and Wade discuss why Mosquitoes should be the most feared thing in the animals kingdom. The guys assess just how much of an impact they have on the human population. From DDT, to genetically modified mosquitoes, through to ...paint? Sci-gasm take on the deadliest animal known to man!Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/scigasmpodcast

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Drinking, Strapping & Squeezing- How Much Woo is there in Sports Science? Sep 06, 2018

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Wondering if that sports drink will make you perform longer? Or maybe if those compressions you bought for that one run over the summer made you recover faster? Or even if the colourful tape does anything? Well, Byrne and Wade look at what the Science says about those things and and the suprising reasons why some people use them.

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