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“Наверное лучший подкаст о критическом мышлении и науке на Английском языке. Слушаю уже пару лет и каждый эпизод интересный.
Probably the best podcast on critical thinking and science in English. I’ve been listening it for the past couple of years and enjoying every episode.”
jonsghost via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
10/19/24
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“Hi,
Long time listener and loved the show. Had a comment on your science or fiction this week though. I suspected the article on mammalian jaws was the fiction but for a silly reason not related to why it was fiction. In your description you kept saying mammal jaw changes occurred in therapsids...”Read full review »
Pattihm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
“This show needs to consider adopting some desperately needed humility, ironically given the word skeptics in the show name. There’s this Dunning Kruger issue where they are more than happy to critique others for inability to think critically about subjects they are SMEs about and yet use their...”Read full review »
trudie w. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/24
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“I have appreciated how your comments have helped me to understand and respond better to people who have touted fake science. I miss Randy too.”
…..👵!!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“Cara is the most boring “rogue.” How douchey it is calling themselves “rogues.” Steve talks over the other rogues. They can’t make one podcast without misusing the term “orders of magnitude.” So pretentious and incorrect.”
Sjdnshdnsn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/24
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“Congratulations on 1000 episodes! Way back in 2007, iTunes kept thrusting this podcast at me whenever I typed in “science podcast”, 17 years later I am still listening. It turns out I found exactly what I was looking for without even knowing. Thanks and bring on another 1000!”
Count Abacus via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/30/24
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“This has been my favorite podcast for more than a decade. They are great at explaining concepts in plain English and giving actionable ways to think issues through. They also demonstrate how to disagree and learn from one another.”
Matthhjjj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
“I've listened to the SGU for more years than I care to count. In recent years, it's become a fascinating case study in how scientific skepticism often ends where political beliefs begin. On the hoary traditional targets of skeptics, creationism, homeopathy, perpetual motion devices, etc.,...”Read full review »
idleproof via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/28/24
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“Delete”
MarkChicagoIL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/24
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“Has gotten way too political for my taste. Especially since Cara came on. The guys use to at least try to act unbiased but Cara doesn’t even bother pretending. I think that has rubbed off on the others over the years and now I feel like practically every episode they go off on some political...”Read full review »
Dreamingat30fps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/24
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“Having a degree in one field doesn’t make you an expert in all fields. These people are as opinionated and inaccurate as the JRE but with none of the attempts at humor.”
BW7140 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/24
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“Have listened to almost every episode. Been listening for a very long time obviously but with the last few years everyone has fallen into the pit of “I’m the expert”.
Sadly they have all trended to the left and have let their bias dictate their reasoning. In 1 episode they talked about the...”Read full review »
BigBobbyD!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/24
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“The SGU is on a different level when it comes to shows about science and critical thinking. They are excellent in breaking down science news stories, keeping things down to earth and seeing the bigger picture. They are fun and funny and very knowledgeable.
100% worth listening too.”
eyalsion via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
08/03/24
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“Dr. Steve and the nerds present the gold standard of skeptical, scientific podcasting. Just sit back, put your thinking hat on, and enjoy.”
limp_triscuit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/24
“If you already consume facts from podcasts like Science Friday or Quirks”
HideFromHider via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/24
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“Very good podcast. Been listening for about six years now. I was already a fan of science, but this podcast taught me so much more. Especially, how to evaluate claims and weigh the merits of different sources of information. Grateful to you guys.”
Shaunessy989 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/18/24
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“I bought both of their books, and have been listening for a few years now. Going through back catalogue. I love the format. Great content. I learn something new every episode. I love the science/tech news, logical fallacy review. Looking to support the crew through Patreon.”
Merv the Mohawk via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/15/24
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“If I could only have one podcast for the rest of my life this would be it.”
DaniVista via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
07/03/24
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“I’m always super excited to hear new news from the different domains of science. I love the segment with two valid and one false information.
It also gives me topics for small talk at work.
Super impactful!”
Luka.stuka via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
06/15/24
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“I have been listening to this show for almost twenty years and sadly feel the quality has been steadily going down as the hosts get older. Frequently we are subjected to rants (especially from Jay) that can be boiled down to “straight white man shouts his beliefs as if they were facts.” As a...”Read full review »
Miilliam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/24
“Reason? Facts? Verifiable and repeatable results? This show shines the light on reason and good sense based on facts. Prepare yourself to adjust your understanding as new facts and information is absorbed! Great show, I have been a regular listener for years. Breathe the fresh air of truth by...”Read full review »
Sugardisc3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/24
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“I used to love this show, and I have to give the SGU some credit for guiding me toward scientific skepticism. But man, this show has been circling the drain now for a few years…and it is just tired now.
They’re all smart and charismatic enough, but there is a dismissiveness that really permeates...”Read full review »
DigitalBeard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/24
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“Science news in an extremely entertaining and nice atmosphere!
One of the few shows I listen to weekly!”
olaner via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
04/28/24
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“For a show about science communication, the easiest way to show you don’t fully research is the constant mispronunciations. I can get it in the moment, but for a researched piece it shows a lack of professionalism.
Bob is the only one worth hearing from - physics and all. Evan tries to be funny...”Read full review »
Nerdicus_Rex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Sousa. Hence the “Sousa”-phone. Those are those huge, marching tuba you see in marching bands, with the bells facing forward. they actually look much larger than a regular tuba. Also MOOG is pronounced Moge, rhymes with rogue. Other than that keep up the outstanding work. Voices of reason and...”Read full review »
Mr. La via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“Just as the title says. The best weekly podcast is The Skeptics Guide to the Universe. Why? There is a consistency of quality that you just don’t get, even from the next best podcast. I’ve been listening to this for over a decade and my Monday mornings would not be the same without it. There is a...”Read full review »
Solidpants via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/08/24
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“Yes you get science and facts and clear thinking and sanity.
But as you get to know them you also get a new family, with all the interplay of personalities and points of view, gentle Mickey taking and running jokes.”
psiloiordinary via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/07/24
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“Been a an avid listener for a year. Today, I heard Andrea Jones Rooy—who easily equals my wife. She should be a mainstay.”
Borf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
“I love the show! But you have to fire Bob and send him home, anywhere but Austin. Mostly cloudy on Monday for the eclipse. His record of spoiling eclipses will be unblemished if the weather forecast is accurate.”
GaTechDog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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“Best scientifically skeptical podcast”
Hours listening via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“I really appreciate the great work this team does. i’ve been a listener for well over a decade and love the content, which is both highly educational and entertaining. Keep up the great work!”
Karl_from_Prairie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“This show is the perfect antidote for all the misinformation out there today. Highly recommend!”
mstar3552 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
“Love this show. Great content.”
_DcDesign via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“Show used to be great. Lately I notice more and more they assumptions and generalizations with no real data, they just say “most people” do this or that. Cara constantly interrupts and interjects as if she knows something that nobody else does, she is often wrong. I often fast forward through her...”Read full review »
notAlB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“My favourite thing to listen to whilst working in the lab. This podcast has really helped me to think critically about the world around me. Couldn’t recommend more!”
megan48262848492717 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/24
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“I learn something interesting each and every week. They do a great job breaking apart complex topics and it is clear how much they like working together.”
Mshade88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“Have been listening to you for more then 10 years now, great show, hello from Ukraine :)”
tarasTD via Apple Podcasts ·
Ukraine ·
02/17/24
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“I’ve been listening to all genres of podcasts for about a decade. And the one constant throughout is that this is the one podcast I make sure not to skip each week. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve turned around on an issue, not because they said so, but because of critical thinking and...”Read full review »
JJJJJJJJ2727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
“Some discussions are really good. But, there are topics where the gang is too much uncritical. All things concerning Space exploration are presented in a quite one sited way. Cara Santa Maria is in my view the best science communicator in the group. The guys can be annoying when it comes to their...”Read full review »
gauchinho via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/11/24
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“This podcast is always there on time since the beginning of podcast time almost. Does what it says on tin and some.”
Green_Hat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/11/24
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“Critical thinking and science are becoming a lost art in our society. I wish every kid in school was exposed to these concepts. It's not too late to educate yourself. This podcast is very entertaining and thought provoking. The hosts should have their own tv show on PBS as far as I'm...”Read full review »
CC_moose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“The women is so annoying and condescending, it would be a great podcast if she was replaced.
0/5 with her
5/5 without her”
Foon fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/07/24
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“Hands down my favorite podcast of all time. I can’t wait until a new episode is released every Saturday.”
jim99765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“Look forward the skeptics podcast every week. Become part of my weekend routine.”
Drjosh3040 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“I listen to the show for half a decade and, except news, this is the podcast I listen most to.
It is up to date, covers a broad topic and has a lovely team.
As a non native English speaker, I love the clear language which makes it easy to understand.
Truly love it. Please do it forever. Find a...”Read full review »
Georgettes Last Name via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/02/24
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