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“I’ve been a longtime fan of The Skeptic and Shermer. But as if late, I think he has drifted off track. For the man that wrote “The Arc”, I think he has devolved into a defensive curmudgeon. This episode trashing DEI is an example, as well as his criticisms of the handling of Covid. I don’t know...”Read full review »
ojowcram via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/24
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“The random placement of ads can be startling and shows disregard for your audience’s listening experience.”
JRBillen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/24
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“Look, I listen to this show consistently but lately the quality has really taken a hit. I don’t know who edits this show but placing ads mid-sentence or even mid-word just really ruins the whole thing.
I don’t begrudge the ads—I get the need to make money to make more shows—but they’re so...”Read full review »
Sumisu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/24
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“The more you discover about the host’s behavior in his personal life the more sense it that he spends so much time trying to get everyone’s attention on the actions of so many other people.”
Huckster Charlatan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
“I’ve followed Shermer for almost two decades, and his work has been invaluable We live in an increasingly irrational and anti-reason world. What we need now, more than ever, are tempered voices for enlightenment and anti-superstition.”
samastew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/24
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“I like how Michael interacts with his guests. His questions are not leading, he listens carefully and responds with appropriate follow-up questions. Yes, he does not hide his own opinion, but he does not try to influence or debate his interviewees.”
gauchinho via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/05/24
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“Bye.”
HoodieTree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“Great content, great commentary, diverse topics. Shermer and S Harris are my goto podcasts. i only wish people like these guys were running the US not just commenting on it!”
Maffo10 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/24/24
“..and decides to join the conspiracy theory concocted by world Zionism that they are persecuted and the Palestinians are the aggressors. And he actually wrote a book about conspiracy theories and how they work! So he’s just your classical, run-of-the-mill conspiracy theorist, in the end! Fabulous!!”
Dahlylamy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/24
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“Couple of years ago I was a very good podcast. Michael was trying to make a balanced show, inviting guests with all perspectives. That made the show educative and interesting. Not anymore. He seems more and more obsessed with transgender, woke and radical left issues, and is shifting more and...”Read full review »
Morteza S via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/21/24
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“Since when did shermer start dumping for jordan paterson ??
anyway unfollowing now -peace”
luciferian5D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“I couldn’t last 20 minutes. The conversation is not flowing. The host is not allowing the author to tell the story of his book.”
Anele Joburg via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
02/05/24
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“Love the podcast it’s a great way to hear new ideas , the current interview with the Ted talk curator is great. Just a little info Charity navigator is a good website to find out all the details about the financial part of most nonprofit organizations and there’s also give.org. Thought it could...”Read full review »
nattyvask via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“Loved the show with Stephen Myers!
Such a great discussion on intelligent design!!!”
MGThill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/24
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“Always on the lookout for good, rigorous skeptic content. Unfortunately, my first episode of this show had the guest talking about "woke madness" without defining "woke," (we all know what it means if we're in the club, right?) and Shermer laughing about being accused of...”Read full review »
dpickett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Dude tries but ultimately he’s painfully out of touch. Likes to offer up “funny stories” at inopportune moments, and regularly displays his lack of knowledge and tact (dispute his genuine best efforts) surrounding many social issues. Some good guests, but you’d be better served finding those...”Read full review »
Mike797979 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/23
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“I really enjoy the podcast and the wide range of topics it covers but Shermer doesn’t push back on many of his guests like he should.”
terminalwillness via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
“Shermer says, “As scientists, we have to be open-minded.” What a joke! Shermer is neither a scientist nor open-minded. He has degrees in psychology and science history. He doesn’t do scientific research (at least not professionally) at all. He devotes his life to debunking anything he doesn’t...”Read full review »
Hoaxter23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“I’m taking one star off just for the stupid new intro music. Why is it so dramatic. Bruh. You’re not a secret superhero spy ur an old and dorky scientist and presenter. It literally makes me embarrassed to play it out loud now. The old chillhop/lofi one was way better.
Other than that it’s a...”Read full review »
stupid sloppy student via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/16/23
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“Mildly entertaining and kind of informative. He is not the greatest interviewer and his intellectual reach is quite limited. If the topic is interesting it may or may not be worth listening to. Overall not the greatest but not the worst either.”
Jamesg214 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/14/23
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“It is unfortunate. The guests Mr Shermer has on his podcast are some of the most interesting writers and thinkers in America, but he seems to mostly invite Liberal or Left Wing quests and rarely challenge any of their beliefs with even a modicum of “skepticism”. Republicans or Conservatives are...”Read full review »
LobePDX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“Sherm murmurs.”
Crab Hamlin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“I’m sorry the first episode I listened to was with Christopher Rufo. The book he should have written would have been about the dangerous cultural shifts on both sides of the political spectrum.”
mezzopoet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“Love this podcast , one of my top 5 . It’s always fun & interesting , always thoughtful . I always learn something new & I’m left with food for thought. First learned of this podcast via the Megan Kelly show.”
bpmanmum via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/30/23
“Michael used to
1. Be knowledgeable on subjects before discussing.
2. Argue if even just to be devils advocate .
3. Choose his guests so he wouldn’t be stuck in a (NO) by which I mean ZERO or False data discussion.
Terrible shame I guess he’s drooling at Jordan Petersons flamboyant suits ,...”Read full review »
DeRoaster via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/28/23
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“Any audio issues that were complained about in previous reviews have been long fixed. It’s a challenge to find a better podcast than this.”
JSteedz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/23
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“I appreciate most of your perspectives, thanks for the great content. However, your bias surrounding non human intelligence made it difficult to conclude you’re being rational. I think you could contribute a lot more to the conversation if you acknowledged that we don’t know what we don’t know.”
Ddd12321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/23
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“This is an awesome podcast so no other option than 5 stars, but I just wanted to say HOLY HELL that new intro sounds like a mission impossible trailer 😂”
Joep887 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/08/23
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“While I generally enjoy the discussion, I sense a strong bias towards Africana Studies and an impoverished understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King's writings and views. I suggest bringing on established scholars of critical race theory, Intersectionality, and especially Africana scholars such...”Read full review »
Khonsura 7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/23
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“Always interesting. Good guests. Enjoy the skepticism and unique viewpoints.”
Myipadisdying via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/23
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“Michael Schermer. A real wet blanket, taking mystery, wonder, faith, and the curiosity of existence out of life one podcast at a time.”
seesaw70 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/23
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“’ve been a Michael Shermer fan for years, a Skeptic subscriber, and more recently a podcast listener.
But…these past couple of years I’ve noticed him *not* challenging unsubstantiated statements made by guests, most notably those leaning conservative. I thought, maybe he’s just being polite....”Read full review »
nevertoolate2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
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“If Shermer was moved or even interested he concealed it well. An apology is owed to Rachel Moran.”
Jenny-joe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/27/23
“As a young Radical Feminist I have loved Ms. Moran’s book for several years and am so grateful for her voice. I don’t agree, however, that being used for sex is a feminist endeavour. I believe that feminists feel their women should not be ashamed of having a sex drive, naturally, and the onus...”Read full review »
sileikis via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/26/23
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“I enjoy Shermer’s even-keeled approach to interviewing and the fact that he legitimately engages with people from a wide variety of different political and ideological perspectives, trying to focus on nuanced and science-based perspectives. Even when he clearly disagrees he keeps the conversation...”Read full review »
Shadow-the-Dark13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/23
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“Shermer doesn’t allow the culture warriors or pseudo intellectuals in our midst steer him off the course of reason (which appears to be his North Star). Well done sir.”
E-ric____ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/22
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“India - disagree with Shelby quote then goes on to agree without knowing.”
Peter seeking truth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/10/22
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“Not a good show”
bill60? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/22
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“I’m a big fan but so disappointed that you missed the conspiracy of the conspiracy of the Jan 6. You’re too smart for that. They broke in out of their outcry from their frustration and anger (mostly peaceful). It’s not excusable but it was a million miles from a ‘takeover’. There was not a person...”Read full review »
Rj5-5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/22
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“Been introduced to so many great books through this podcast. Love Shermer’s little nerd chuckle.”
Caltheous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/22
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“It is puzzling that Shermer gets high calibre interviewees on his show but can’t use an app that would probably cost him 20 dollars a month, allowing the interview to be recorded and subsequently sent to him. It’s mind boggling.”
dyxbsvzk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/25/22
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“Insightful, inspiring and informative, Dr Shermer’s podcast has no equal.
Love all the episodes, except the one with Neil De Grasse Tyson, Dr Tyson should have been a stand-up comedian, his diatribe on regressive sex gender is very surprising coming from him, I’m still in awe that one of the...”Read full review »
Kaadus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/22
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“Brilliant, kind, curious. Love the Scherm. Keep it up. Awesome content. I’m the vein of Sam Harris.”
Zenbronzed via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/09/22
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“Wow I feel so sad listening to dG Tyson discuss the sex binary. Such a great scientific mind and yet he doesn’t seem to understand the difference between primary and secondary sex characteristics. He deems it “regressive” to acknowledge the biological reality of the sex binary, why? Why is it...”Read full review »
Friend 27.7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/22
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“Good luck trying to get a word in edgewise.”
Task keeper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/22
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“The host is incapable of conducting a good conversation and definitely a miserable interviewer. Instead of asking interesting questions, he rambles on and comes across as unserious and silly.”
RobbyWilson87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/09/22
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“You can tell Michael does a lot of research and actually reads his guest books. I often use this podcast as my own book of the month club.”
cbergh9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/22
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