
Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 473 | Founded | 17 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessScience | |||

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.
You can find all the details on the European Skep... more
Alice takes an overdue look at the controversial 'looksmaxxing' influencer known as Clavicular. Meanwhile, Marsh goes to see Joshua Idehen perform in Manchester.
You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org. Tic... more
Mike looks at ball lightning, why there is so little evidence of it, and asks whether it exists at all.
The next event for Liverpool Skeptics in the Pub is this evening, but will not be taking place in the regular venue. Instead that will be in the ... more
Alice looks at the prevalence of cancer misinformation on social media and the effects that may be having on cancer patients. Meanwhile, Marsh visits Durham cathedral.
Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at patreon.com/skepticswithak, ... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





Insightful and well-researched by intelligent hosts. This is the gold standard in skeptical/rational-thinking podcasts.
Excellent and interesting stories.
Excellent production, pacing, structure, etc... but mainly, it is very interesting and fun!
This show is truly one of my all time favourites. The perfect mix of banter and quality journalism.
Once again men deciding that jk rowling is hateful for standing up for womens rights. And the female presenter goes along with it!
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #233 | |
Apple Podcasts | #112 | |
Apple Podcasts | #125 | |
Apple Podcasts | #115 | |
Apple Podcasts | #124 | |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Focusing on science and critical thinking, the conversation typically highlights contemporary issues and skepticism towards various health and wellness trends, conspiracy theories, and societal misconceptions. The hosts engage in meaningful discussions about topics such as mental health, consumer protection, and the impact of misinformation on public perception surrounding significant figures. Notably, the format is both informative and entertaining, with a casual tone that encourages listener engagement through humor and personal anecdotes. With a blend of humorous commentary and serious critiques, this podcast appears to not only promote scientific literacy but also challenges listeners to think critically about the information they consu... more
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Skeptics with a K. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Skeptics with a K and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Skeptics with a K, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Skeptics with a K, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers Skeptics with a K has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with Skeptics with a K:
1. The Know Rogan Experience
2. Cognitive Dissonance
3. The Skepticrat
4. The Scathing Atheist
5. Citation Needed
Skeptics with a K launched 17 years ago and published 473 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Skeptics with a K from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Skeptics with a K. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on Skeptics with a K include:
1. Dr. Teck Khong
2. Gary Frown
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.