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About

With humour, enthusiasm and a lot of curiosity, Skeptically Speaking guides you through the fascinating world of science and critical thinking. We interview researchers, authors and experts to help listeners understand the evidence, arguments and science behind what’s in the news and on the shelves. A basic understanding of science, combined with a little bit of skepticism, goes a long way.

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The Skeptically Speaking Team

Desiree Schell
Host

@teh_skeptic
desiree@skepticallyspeaking.com

I’m constantly fascinated by how the world works, and I can’t remember the last time I was bored. I’m not a scientist or academic of any variety, I simply believe in using curiosity and critical analysis to guide my life. I use Philip K. Dick’s words as a litmus test; “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away.”

K.O. Myers
Producer/Editor

@KO_Myers
ko@skepticallyspeaking.com

I didn’t come to critical thinking in any revelatory or organized way. One day, I just sort of realized that I had a habit of wanting to know how things worked, and I wasn’t satisfied with “because it does.” My primary duty on the show is editing the recording for broadcast. If I’ve done my job correctly, you should never notice my work.

Ryan Bromsgrove
Studio Technician/Research Assistant

@ryawesome
ryan@skepticallyspeaking.com

First I discovered the wonders of critical thinking. Then I read The Demon Haunted World, and realized that science was pretty awesome. This led to me becoming a physics undergrad at the University of Alberta, where when not in class, I am spreading the joy associated with critical thinking and science to all who will join me at the bar.

Brent Kelly
Studio Assistant/Media Liaison

@bkyeg
brent@skepticallyspeaking.com

I’m a skeptic, activist, and undergraduate student of political science at the University of Alberta. I discovered skepticism in my first year of university; since then I’ve become more and more involved with science and skeptical education and activism. I believe that quality science and vigorous skepticism are critical components of a healthy and well-functioning society.

Rachelle Saunders
Studio Assistant/Guest Host

@afterthree
rachelle@skepticallyspeaking.com

I love to learn, and I’m constantly revising the way I look and interact with the world based on new inputs, so critical thinking and I have always been bedfellows. I promote a positive, constructive relationship between science, art and communication of all kinds, and encourage everyone to try being wrong once in a while: it’s good for us, and not as scary as you think it is.

Marie-Claire Shanahan
Guest Host

@mcshanahan

I love science and I’ve been hooked on finding ways to explain and share that love since my chemistry teacher handed me the chalk and challenged me to teach the class one day (probably because I was asking him too many questions). As a teacher and science education researcher I like nothing more than helping people make logical sense of the world around us.

Theme Song

“Skeptically Speaking” was written and performed by A.O.K., and is available for download here.

License

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