In this episode Richard One (or is it Two?) isn't available so Richard Two (or is it One) and Laura discuss a topic near and dear to both their hearts: history. And boy, do they get down some rabbit holes! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPxKHB5l6N6rlPU9Hr4s...
Aug 07, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join us as we discuss Jehovah's Witnesses with our special guest star Rudy Bee! In this episode we chit the chat about Rudy's JW upbringing, what experiences they have in common with Laura's, the importance of community, and more. Rudy Bee *linktr.ee/Excultbaby* Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Did you know the Earth is flat? Yeah, we didn't either. In fact, we still don't know that to be true. So don't expect any compelling evidence from us...but you can expect a good conversation about what we know about Flat Earth Theory and our candid opinions on the matter. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshi...
Jul 21, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week we bring on special guest Kenneth Leonard to discuss creationism. What is creationism you ask? Tune in to find out what Creationists teach and what our individual experiences are with Creationism. Kenneth Leonard’s channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/kennyleonard ... Click now and SUBSCRIBE! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: * linktr.ee/skeptichangout* Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube....
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Want to know how Richard, Richard, and Laura choose to label themselves? Or how about the labels we think we might use in the future? In this episode we share all (or at least some) of our thoughts on labels: what they are, how they are used, and whether they are good or evil (no joke)! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE8...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, we discuss Humanism. A philosophy. An ideology. A worldview. Perhaps even a religion. You'd think we all know a lot and have a ton of passionate, educated things to say about it, and yet... you'd be wrong. Listen now to find out what we do (and don't) know about Humanism. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f... The Yorksh...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss Buddhism. We all know Richard Gilliver is the expert (and if you didn’t, then you're about to) but what do Richard Gill and Laura think about it? Well first of all, not much. And spoiler, Laura knows something Gill does not about that fat little statue with the big smile on it. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: linktr.ee/skeptichangout Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.you...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss pseudo-science. The science that is sort of like science, but isn’t “sciencey” enough to be real science. How do we know what science is good science? What do we really know about the studies that are presented to the public sphere? If there is one thing we can conclude, it is that it can be very difficult to draw the line between legitimate science and pseudo-science. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: linktr.ee/skep...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss Research. What do we think about the process of finding answers to questions? How do we determine good research from bad research? In this episode on research, we discuss these questions and more! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: linktr.ee/skeptichangout Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist - https://www.yout...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss Christianity. Did Jesus really die for our sins? Wait... back that up... was there even really a historical Jesus? Which Bible is THE Bible? Which Christianity is correct? We may not have *any* of the answers, but we do have a lot to say on these matters and more! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: Linktr.ee/skeptichangout Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 15
How many likes does it take to become Facebook Famous? Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss social media. In this episode we delve into our many random thoughts about this brave new world of online interaction including when we were first introduced to social media, how we use it today, and what we think about the pros and cons of this ever-growing behemoth. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: Linktr.ee/skeptichangout Check out our individual YouTube chan...
May 26, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
How do you skeptic Science? Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss the methods by which we determine facts about life, the universe, and everything. We don’t answer any of life’s most intriguing questions, but we DO discuss the methods by which we tackle them. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: Linktr.ee/skeptichangout Check out The Perspective by Ethan Michael at YFNA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gP0_M55bXggL2CaZO7G4g Check out Nuestra Experiencia ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 13
How do you reconcile the 6-day creation story with reality? How do you justify slavery in your holy text? How do you explain why two passages only *seem* to contradict each other? Why, with apologetics, of course! But what are apologetics anyway? Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss what they know and don't know about the concept of apologetics! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: Linktr.ee/skeptichangout
May 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Is secularism really as simple as the separation of church and state? What is the purpose of secularism and how is it practiced? In this episode we welcome *special guest host* Jenna Belk to join us as we talk about what we do and don’t know about what it means to have a secular social space, be it a nation, a school, a community and so on. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: Linktr.ee/skeptichangout
May 05, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Islam is one of the 3 major Abrahamic religions… but what do these three skeptics really know about it? In this episode we talk about what we do and don’t know (which is quite a bit… on both accounts) and how we’ve experienced Islam and Muslims in our own lives. Where to find us: linktr.ee/skeptichangout and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticHangout Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CC8fQy... Or any of your favorite podcatchers!
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Psychics: charlatans or genuine believers? In this episode we talk about just how complicated it can be to determine a person’s sincerity as they offer to unveil to you the mysteries of the universe…or at least pass along a message from Gammy. You can find links to this show on all platforms, as well as our social media here - linktr.ee/skeptichangout
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Conservative, liberal, left, right, center, this political party or that… and just how left leaning is Laura anyway? In this episode we talk about (gasp) politics! And we ended the conversation still friends! Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticHangout Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CC8fQy... Or any of your favorite podcatchers!
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What is your favorite conspiracy theory? How do you determine truth from fiction? In this episode we talk about conspiracies, and conclude unequivocally that Elvis is still alive... and looking good! Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticHangout Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CC8fQy... Or any of your favorite podcatchers! References: Everything you need to know about 'The Pentaverate' conspiracy theory!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKRFlNryaWw&t=14s JP Sears on...
Apr 07, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
How do we celebrate Easter in our personal lives? What is Easter really all about? Was there really three days between Jesus' death and resurrection? In this episode we talk about Easter, but not nearly enough about bunnies who lay chocolate eggs!
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What can we really know about what we know? When is it philosophy and not science or religion? What the hell is epistemology anyway?!? In this episode we talk about philosophy, aka dead men who had great beards.
Mar 24, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What are those strange lights in the sky? What can we know about UFOs? How do we determine whether a sighting really is of little green men from far away places? In this episode we talk about UFO sightings and events such as Roswell, Rendlesham Forrest, and that dude from Fire in the Sky.
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Are vaccines helpful or harmful? Just a casual conversation on our thoughts about vaccines, whether one should get vaccinated, and even a bit on those pesky microchips in the COVID vaccine.
Mar 10, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Do ghosts really exist? Just a casual conversation on our thoughts about ghosts, our experiences with the paranormal, and plenty on ghost hunting!
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Who is God? What do we think about the guy? Just a casual conversation on our thoughts about, knowledge of, and relationship with the G-man. Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticHangout Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CC8fQyQCPMPiPU0Fl7xPm?si=xmWOb0-ZTeCiyPsUnSrDcw Or any of your favorite podcatchers!
Feb 24, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Skeptic Hangout, the place where we sit back, relax, and discuss some of humanity's most controversial and intriguing concepts through the lens of skepticism. This is a brief "Hello!" to introduce each of the hosts, as well as set out our pitch for what this podcast is about, building incredible excitement for our upcoming first episode. You can also enjoy all current and upcoming episodes on our YouTube channel and reach out to us on Facebook . Till we next meet, k eep questioning, i...
Feb 21, 2021•5 min
