The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP is a science podcast hosted by TheESP.eu, with 552 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

TheESP.eu hosts The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP, a science show with 552 episodes published.

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  Episode #548

  TheESP – Ep. #548 – Real Democracy Requires Informed Voters

  Sep 11, 202658 min

  Hurry up to get the early bird price for ESC Liverpool ! You have until 14 September! Isar Aerospace achieves first launch to orbit from continental Europe and in TWISH we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek , a show that brought humanism into science fiction. Then, it’s time for the news: SWEDEN : General elections update plus early voting screwup GERMANY : AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt INTERNATIONAL : IgNobel prizes of 2026 UK : Discrepancy between public perception of crime rates and actual statistics This week’s Who’s Quacking? award goes to Fredrik Paulún , self-proclaimed Swedish health guru. Enjoy! https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-548.html Segments : 0:00:27 Intro 0:00:50 Greetings 0:06:14 TWISH 0:16:44 News 0:47:25 Who's Quacking? 0:54:01 Quote 0:55:20 Outro 0:56:43 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #547

  TheESP – Ep. #547 – Shoot for the stars!

  Sep 4, 202641 min

  Nominate candidates both Das Goldene Brett and the Ockham Award (including the Rusty Razor! ), links are in the show notes. In TWISH we hear about that Russian space visionary Konstantin Tsiolkovsky who over a 100 years ago established still valid theories about space rockets and more, needed for space flight. Then we have the news: INTERNATIONAL : Elsevier to ‘soon investigate’ two Macchiarini papers more than a year after retraction request ITALY : Unvaccinated child dies of diphteria Germany has finally(!) removed funding for both homeopathic and anthroposophic remedies , and for that they deserve the Really Right Award! Enjoy! https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-547.html Segments : 0:00:27 Intro 0:00:50 Greetings 0:07:49 TWISH 0:14:55 News 0:28:39 Really Right 0:35:09 Quote 0:38:32 Outro 0:39:55 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #546

  TheESP – Ep. #546 – ADHD vs. Social Construct

  Aug 28, 202657 min

  With András back in the saddle, we advice against climate doom and also encourage listeners to nominate for the Ockhams Awards . In TWISH we go back almost 2500 years for an example of how superstition can ruin your quite innocent Sicilian expedition , and then we head for the news: SWEDEN : Elections coming up fast, rife with AI fakes and populistic opportunism SPAIN / INTERNATIONAL : Investigation into the fake doctor industry FRANCE : End of Life law implemented GERMANY : Follow-up on Bavarian Study – Massive failure The Channel 4 documentary ‘ The Great ADHD Myth? ‘ is loaded with pseudoscience and conspiracy theories and so is a worthy recepient of the Really Wrong Award . Enjoy! https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-546.html Segments : 0:00:27 Intro 0:00:50 Greetings 0:13:31 TWISH 0:22:56 News 0:46:51 Really Wrong 0:51:34 Quote 0:54:22 Outro 0:55:44 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #545

  TheESP – Ep. #545 – Make people think!

  Aug 21, 20261h 20m

  ESC Liverpool speakers announced, Wasp-watch big reveal and listener feedback about Triodos Bank . The bulk of the episode is a trip down memory lane with a rebroadcast of our interview with James the Amazing Randi from ten years ago. It’s really worth a listen! The Really Wrong Award goes to Richard Tice of Reform UK for saying people should “enjoy the heat” of the recent climate crisis. Enjoy! https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-545.html Segments : 0:00:27 Intro 0:00:54 Greetings 0:14:30 Interview 1:14:35 Really Wrong 1:17:12 Quote 1:18:15 Outro 1:19:37 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #544

  TheESP – Ep. #544 – Plant Based Nano Microneedle Weight Loss Patch

  Aug 14, 20261h 1m

  This week we have a special solar eclipse report ( video available! ) and two tips of UK free tourist tours relevant for skeptics. In TWISH we hear about Wilhelm Wundt , the founder of experimental psychology . Then, it’s time for the news: EUROPE : Warmest summer ever in Western Europe, warmest global sea temperatures on record – and the economy suffers too HUNGARY : Fake AI ads exploit Semmelweis University to sell miracle weight loss patches INTERNATIONAL : Scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites ROMANIA : TikTok hoax leads to violent ambulance attack in Romania The Really Wrong Award goes to Google for its stupid idea of letting users create fake AI maps on Google Earth . https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-544.html Segments:  0:00:27 Intro 0:00:50 Greetings 0:16:48 TWISH 0:28:40 News 0:52:46 Really Wrong 0:56:11 Quote 0:58:40 Outro 1:00:03 Outtakes Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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