
The European Skeptics Podcast is an independent project run buy individuals from across Europe, to provide a forum for European skeptical activism. Hosts: András Pintér and Pontus Böckman
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 530 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

In Pontus’ absence, András carries the torch this week and tells about Italian electoral abstentions and in TWISH we here about Robert Bunsen, who knew how to burn things with scientific rigor. Then, it’s time for the news:
* UK: Polls shows public... more
Despite the bleak outlook we see in the news, science and critical thinking is still a thing. In the UK, Sense about Science is recruiting and in Toulouse, France, there is a great festival coming up in April. In TWISH we revisit the legacy of Erik W... more
General elections in Hungary are coming up and it’s going to be nasty. We get some listener feedback and we were on an video interview for Skeptical Inquirer. TWISH looks to Tesla’s famous “free energy” patent which was filed 126 years ago, and finds... more
This week we have an interview with author and nuclear advocate Zion Lights.
Enjoy!
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0:00:33 Intro
0:00:56 Greetings
0:07:05 Interview
0:47:09 Farewell
0:51:34 Outro
0:52:57 Outta... more
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Accessible, informative and easy to listen to. The hosts are charming and I learn a lot.
Discovered this recently, I am from the UK so enjoying getting a European perspective on the skeptic movement.
This show truly represents what I love about being a European. The language skills of the presenters, topics discussed and presentation style are all exemplary
Brilliant skeptic sound bites
I have just listened through all episodes and there has always been interesting subjects and discussions. The interviews are sometimes a bit long but with important topics. Keep up the good work, guys!
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A European-focused skeptical show that analyzes current events, science, and misinformation through a rationalist lens. Across episodes, the hosts cover disinformation, public health skepticism, climate and science communication, and notable historical and contemporary topics, often pairing interviews with cultural commentary and practical critical-thinking takeaways. The format tends to blend accessible explanations with investigative angles, frequently highlighting European developments and the work of skeptical movements across multiple countries. A standout quality is the collaborative, pan-European approach: two long-running hosts with frequent guest perspectives, aiming to bridge skepticism, activism, and media literacy for a broad au... more
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