
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 | 538 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

Not even June and people are already dying from heatwave in Europe. Skepkon 2026 in Regensburg looks to have been a hit and speaking of conferences – don’t forget to plan your trip to ESC Liverpool in October! In TWISH we hear about the man behind th... more
With the return of a super-El Niño it may be a hot year and in TWISH we hear about James Lind‘s famous scurvy experiment from 1747. Then we have the news:
* INTERNATIONAL: Antidepressants in pregnancy do not raise children’s risk of autism or ADHD more
The new Hungarian government are making all the right noises and we hope they will live up to it. Don’t forget to get your ESC Liverpool tickets, and in TWISH we here about Magnus Hirschfeld, a pioneer in fighting for what we today call LGBTQ rights.... more
ESC Liverpool 2026 tickets are now available! Get yours now! Chris French wrote a eulogy for Nick Pope, UFO profile who passed away, and in TWISH we hear about Gustave Le Bon who identified the mass psychology of crowds over 150 years ago. Then we he... 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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1. Kat Ford
2. Zion Lights
3. Adrienne Hill
4. Dr. Syriac Abbey Phillips
5. Claus Larsen
6. Steen Svanholm
7. Deborah Hyde
8. Marcel-Jan Krijgsman
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