Skeptics with a K

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Episode #454 Mar 05, 2026

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Mike looks at the strange new conspiracy theory that there is a secret new episode of Stranger Things which is landing Netflix any day now. Any day now...

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #453 Feb 26, 2026

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Alice looks at new press reports which claim ultra-processed foods may be driving an increase in bowel cancer in the under-50s. Meanwhile, Mike shouts into a microphone and Marsh goes to the Old Vic to watch Tom Stoppard's Arcadia.

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #452 Feb 19, 2026

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Mike looks at why there are =so many spurious equals signs littering = the Epstein Files. Note: This episode contains references to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, including passing references to child sex abuse.

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Episode #451 Feb 12, 2026

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Marsh reads through the Epstein Files, and the lessons and pitfalls skeptics might encounter within... including how he came to appear in the latest documents. Meanwhile, Alice returns from a visit to The Hague.

Note: This episode contains references to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, including references to child sex abuse.

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #450 Feb 05, 2026

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Alice gets angry about 'one simple thing they don't want you to know about maxing', which pushes simple answers to problems which may or may not exist. Meanwhile, Marsh tries hard to dismantle a bed.

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #449 Jan 29, 2026

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Marsh investigates a new paper from China, which supposedly shows that drinkers of plant-based milk alternatives are more likely to be depressed. Meanwhile, Mike visits Bristol and Alice has a haggis.

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Episode #448 Jan 22, 2026

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Mike looks at the modern days myths surrounding the Betamax format, and Alice has to tackle an infestation of spider mites. Meanwhile, Marsh recounts his efforts to interview Erich von Däniken.

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #447 Jan 15, 2026

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Alice looks at the updated guidelines from the US government around diet, particularly around alcohol consumption. Meanwhile, Mike spends the weekend in Accident & Emergency and Marsh gets new curtains.

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #446 Jan 08, 2026

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Happy New Year! For the first episode of 2026, Marsh takes a look back at the predictions psychics made for 2025 and how many came true.

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Episode #445 Dec 18, 2025

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Mike looks at stories about Tesco removing Christmas from products to avoid causing offence, and Marsh has an encounter with a fan of Joe Rogan on the train home.

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Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

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