The Pod Delusion
Summary: The Pod Delusion is a weekly news magazine podcast about interesting things. From politics, to science to culture and philosophy, it's commentary from a secular, rationalist, skeptical, somewhat lefty-liberal, sort of perspective.
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- Artist: James O'Malley
- Copyright: Copyright 2010-2019 James O'Malley
Podcasts:
Can neutrinos really travel faster than light? What's Lawrence Krauss going to be doing in London? And are the BBC part of a godless conspiracy? Find out on this week's show!
Were the wrong tactics used to try to save Troy Davis? Should we debate with creationists? What's happening on Ada Lovelace Day? Plus we speak to comedian Jon Holmes about his new TV show.
Exoplanets! Asteroids! The Republic Party. This weeks show is essentially a who's who of things that are going to destroy the earth.
This week we take an evidence based approach to the 50p tax rate, find out what on earth a synchrontron is and find out what Robin Ince thinks of skepticism and the arts.
A special edition of the Pod Delusion recorded live at Leicester Skeptics in the Pub. Exclusively featuring an amazing song by Blake Hutchings.
This week we find out what an analogue mission is, speculate on why people deconvert and figure out if the government have too many ministers.
We speak to Neil deGrasse Tyson about his role remaking the classic documentary series 'Cosmos' and more!
We speak to Craig Reucassel from The Chasers about why satirists should be allowed to use Parliamentary footage, find out about our care footprints, and find out why the arms trade is like slavery (and other cheerful stuff like that).
This week we smash open the window of analysis and loot all of the best commentary on the London riots - as well as argue about Morrissey (again), electric cars and propose free beer for all!
This week we speak to Sir David Attenborough about his new film 'Flying Monsters 3D', look at the new push for faith schools, find out why Morrissey and Susan Greenfield have been talking rubbish... and much more!
This week we have an eye witness report from Oslo, look at a new judgement on internet piracy with scary implications, find out what ATOS have been up to and much more!
This week we speak to the guy who pie'd Murdoch, ask whether it was a good idea or not, as well as talk science reporting, nuclear power, tuition fees... and Angry Birds!
We find out why abortion is brilliant, why maths isn't immediately profitable but ultimately is, and about an intriguing new play about the dangers of alternative medicine. We also speak to author Mark Stevenson about his book. And much more!
This week we delve into hackgate, probably upset some feminists and figure out the best way to hang toilet paper. Now you can't say that isn't variety.
We have an exclusive clip of Chris Bryant kicking off about Bishops in the Lords, look at Medical Magic Mushrooms, and find out what happens if you don't wash for 40 days.