Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point
Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point
Alex Tsakiris
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Not skeptical
Appeals to authorities, not really skeptical as he claims. Let’s others think for him.
Put on these glasses
Mind-blowing (often argumentative) interviews
I highly recommend the host book, WHY SCIENCE IS WRONG... About Almost Everything Like a lot of podcasters' books, this one is largely comprised of excerpts from interviews. You might say, "Why read this book when I could just listen to the interviews?" There are over 500 Skeptiko interviews, do you got that kind of listening time on your hands? Also, Alex can be an abrasive interviewer, you might not want to spend dozens of hours of your life listening to him argue with people.
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JRoseland
Skeptical of skeptico
As someone who is interested in parapsychology it is sad to see a grifter in the midst
KaiMXR
Interesting but intellectually dishonest
I will continue to listen to this bc it is quite interesting but Alex holds guests to wildly different standards of facts and proof dependent on what his own beliefs are. Example he shuts down some guests - and then let’s other ramble on and on about stuff with zero evidence/ facts at all. This would be fine except for the fact that he touts his reliance on facts and data.
kyliev 12
No bueno
Occasionally interesting but the host is such an arrogant jerk that its nauseating.
hdnsndjsoozoisjsjjsinndns
Chumps can’t handle it
Thank you Alex!! Keep going, we all really need these ideas and discussion, hope you keep sharing & doing well what dummies like me can’t!!
KyzzleRyzzle53
Love this podcast!!
Thought provoking, intelligent conversations. Appreciate your vast knowledge and research. You are a bright light, please do not stop sharing with the world!
Mango455
Great show
Engaging and intelligent, some keen insight.
Bob J2
Amazing Show
Alex where you at bud? We need you on the wall!
Wally Cockcroft
Intellectually dishonest
If you want to understand the science of virology (or lack thereof), interview someone like Dr. Andrew Kaufman or Dr. Tom Cowan. Oh that’s right, you did interview Cowan and it lasted 5 minutes because you lack the intellectual honesty to listen to a point of view that challenges your paradigm. “Flat Earth Science”… what a joke.
Truth_34
Indoctrinated
Warning to truthers:nothing but hive mind in disguise here
jstnrbk
Skepti-no?
In the 50+ episodes I’ve listened to, I’ve come to think there is less room for skepticism than he would like to believe himself. I’ll continue listening and appreciate the content.
Shaant Hacik
good show
just started listening and i was going thru the 1st ep w william ramsey, i was at least past half the pc when it stopped n when i checkd the ep was no longer available. was this a glitch of some sort ? was it removed by alex ? seemed weird to me. i couldn’t finish that ep and it was getting really good haha.
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Out of Dozens of Pods I listen to One of the Best!
Alex is one of the best at challenging his guests which not many hosts do. It makes for amazing conversations, along with interesting topics and Alex’s views on religion make this one of my favorite podcasts of all.
Rusty Runfree
Weak
I came to hear a specific guest. The host was to weak to be open minded so he cut up the interview to interject his own egoic beliefs. Probably in response to all the reviews accusing him of interrupting.
wholelovingman
This show!!!
This podcast is a provokingly exciting exercise in critical thinking. Thank you. However, the narrative on SD is in error. It did in fact shut things down. Schools, businesses, and healthcare facilities were extremely proactive initially in addressing the potential dangers presented by Covid. Evidently, the governor received talking points from her corporate overlords stopped any proactivity She has been gruesomely gaslighting for months. The devastation that has been wreaked by this sickness, the vile canards promoted by the state’s elected officials, and deep corruption are incalculable. Thank you for allowing me to clarify.
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Witch Tracy
Skeptico
Great content! However, great shows are ruined by poor audio. Host had greats sound; but often the guest is remote with Inconsistent quality… boomy, echo, and at times garbled. Hoping the podcast industry can keep all shows a pleasure to listen too!
Atcane
He’s obnoxious
It often a very cringy listen. Alex is also unbending in his strong opinions debates people trying to have a conversation.
thedonald.win
Excellent discussions
Your interview with Mark Gober was one of the best I have heard. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
nerghoul
Top notch
No nerf passes here. Alex challenges his guests. We call it getting skeptico’d
a-piece
Love it
Recently started listening to this podcast and so far it has been helpful and really a lot of fun. My favorite time to listen is while running on the treadmill and l often find myself actually laughing out loud.
johnnystewart@
Lovely
Wonderful Podcast
leonard yuan
Awesome Shoe
Love it. can’t get enough. My absolute favorite podcast! Always an interesting topic and guest. Alex doesn’t hold back and that is refreshing. I usually agree with his opinion but even if I don’t I’m glad he gives it. This irritates some but it’s what sets him apart from most others. The only thing on my level!
Hstringer
Close minded nonsense
The host of this show tries to come across as an open minded skeptic, but he shows his true colors quickly when something comes up he seems to think is frivolous- FAKE, he seems fake to me and disingenuous which in today’s world, I don’t have any time for. I’m really disappointed because I thought he was different.
Dogfeat
Alex is a jerk
He’s rude, he interrupts, he often tries to throw his guests off by answering questions that only relate to whatever tantrum he’s currently throwing. Try New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove, if you enjoy these topics, discussed intelligently and with mutual respect.
Suzikynn541
Terrible Host
I am amazed that this guy manages to attract the caliber of guests that he does because he is an awful host. Rude, argumentative and quite often completely incorrect about whatever it is he’s yammering on about. Such a shame...this could be an amazing podcast if the host wasn’t such an annoying asshat.
Krispiest
One star people are A holes!
This show is great this guy knows his stuff. If you gave a one star rating you are a very low I Q individual!
Biscotti454
Thank the lord
I haven’t heard such strong, thoughtful content ever. An unapologetic search for truth; even if being honest and curious spurns you from family, friends and society. I love the way the host rips apart every persons ideology, with the respect of making them accountable for their convictions and genuinely seeking truth. I’m a mystic, an abuse victim and intellectually starving. This is the mind medicine I’ve been asking for. Thanks and blessings.
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whitness tha shine
Sup bro
Keep it up you are doing great work.
Giraffe killa
Douche
What an absolute d***. This guy has people on his show just to be contrary. I found him on Tinfoil Hat. Was cool on there so I figured I had another Podcast to follow. Nah, I’m good. Enough negativity in the world to listen this fool that likes to hear himself talk. Gave it one star cause I couldn’t do no stars.
Djsluggo
Host is full of himself
If you’re going to have a guess let them speak. Who cares about Josephus? Your guess, Whitley wanted to talk about Jesus. But instead, you use a false argument about Josephus and Pontus Pilate. If I was Whitley, I would have ended the interview. People of your kind, self aggrandizing, want to be intellectual, telling us we all have it wrong and your opinions are the only ones that mattes, can just go back to your mommies and grow up.
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RunningBull1966
So unprofessional
Never wrote a podcast review and had to because of the unprofessionalism of Alex right from the start of this interview was very negative. I came here because I listened to him with Greg Carlwood and wanted to hear his other shows. Whitley is on a book tour making his rounds and Alex has to hammer Whitley about his knowledge of Josephus throughout the time I listened and would not move on, even when asked several times. If this was a boxing match Alex got KO’ed in the first round, Whitley had to correct Alex on several occasions - Alex even saying at one point “ I miss spoke”, I actually have a new respect for Whitley after this interview he was so knowledgeable. As for This interviewer Alex, I found him to be foul mouthed and pompous, he was defiantly reading his facts from a screen throughout his conversation and thankfully Whitney was there to correct him, This is what happens when you mix mental illness and narcissism. And to use the word “grokking ” in his description of this show meaning “ To comprehend something fully usually with the help of intuition or empathy “ while talking about this subject should have been our first clue
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carlbakerlandscaper
No! Let me tell you how your book should be written
I heard Alex on Higherside Chats so I decided to give the podcast a try. I don’t know the history of the podcast but seriously what a waste of time. I listened to the Whitley Strieber episode and all Alex wanted to do is correct Whitley about how Whitley should have written his book. Alex was so fixated on his perspective, correcting his guest and trying to prove himself right he’s obnoxious.
Wanman0813
Hey Alex
THC brought me here. You have a nice voice and I’m happy to hear what you have to say. 5 stars to you.
TacomaBoyzz
Skeptic of Skeptiko
Being capable of formulated thought and argument is key to argument. Being able to avoid logical fallacies not a strong suit of the show. Most often among Skeptics and Religious Atheists is a collapse into ad hominem argument. It is the strongest reaction to illogical behavior within the Atheist community. That being said, if people cannot handle listening to an adult share an experience, or articulate his confirmation bias listening to your safe and fuzzy lovey dovey world view echo chamber is probably where you need to be. Five stars for being an egotistical skeptical atheist attacking the last bastion: Christianity. If the author was racist he’d no longer be online.
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JediYaris
Alex is the man!
The big influx of bad reviews is rather odd? If you don’t like his style find something else! I love the show Alex your an amazing host don’t change a thing and keep it up brother!!!
MistakingBrando
This is 5 Stars
A lot of hatters and Bot. Check out the the podcast yourself thank you Alex!
Elviswn
Excellent Podcast!
Don’t listen to the naysayers! This is my favorite podcast, and the Skeptiko forum is second to none! Also, Alex’s method of inquiry is unique, entertaining, challenging, and above all else, AUTHENTIC!
ShaneTheThinker
Excellent Deep Dive
The few shows that I’ve listened-to so far have been very interesting and I can relate to the host’s line of questioning. I believe that he is genuine and people will either love or hate this show. Either-way, there’s much to gain here from a learning perspective.
Pastafaz
Rarity these days
Listened to the Chris Knowles episode. The host provides a general skepticism toward the cult of ‘Science’ that so many hold onto. Figured I would write a review for a good podcast that is neither Q-material nor trusting in financially backed ‘science’. In defense of the middle ground similar to The Higherside Chats and Corbett Report. Great stuff that has become rare the last few years.
jeframp
Idiot Opinions on Climate Science and COVID-19
I like the guests some of greatest in the field. Now is inviting idiots like David Ike and brain dead conspiracy nuts. What really pisses off is denials of climate science and his harmful and stupid views on COVID-19 especially his opinion against wearing mask. He is barely intelligent enough to make some of his shows bearable. It’s his choice of guests that make his show worth listening to sometimes.
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tljenson
Dan James
The show/podcast has value in Alex covers a huge host of outlier topics, including parapsychology, philosophy, meditation, UFO’s, NDEs, conspiracy theories etc. Some of the earlier interviews are extremely good, so I give it 2 stars. However, in the last year, the forum and host Alex has railed against climate change science, wearing masks, and US COVID policies. Fauci and Bill Gates are up to no good and the Plandemic Conspiracy is embraced along with aspects aspects of QAnon. In past years there was a more eclectic interchange of ideas. Now its just a small collection of anti-intellectual shills. Mary Fury's review hit a home run. Its a shame.
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velodan777
More like Creduloso
What is this guy supposed to be skeptical about—just everything said by officials and experts? Because he seems totally credulous about any conspiracy. "Plandemic?" Really?
CreatorNate
Somebody should wash his mouth out with soap
The host’s endless ejaculation of profanities is so ugly but he probably thinks he’s totally cool.
3vo!vE
Five Stars
So many people complaining about Alex arguing with the guests, but I often find myself yelling the same things almost simultaneously. I love the show- interesting topics and great guests.
dan62537463
Going downhill fast
This show, once interesting, has lost it’s way by getting into ridiculous conspiracy theories like David Icke and QAnon.
SamNash01
Want to Love this Show
The host is augmentative with anyone that doesn’t agree with him to the point of laughing and ridiculing them. What he doesn’t realize is that by doing that he’s laughing at and ridiculing the listeners that don’t slavishly believe every conspiracy theory he adheres to. It’s a bit of a turnoff as I suspect that he asks people on his show with a pre-loaded agenda. He’s not interested in actually learning from them or even engaging in a serious debate. As one guest said he felt like he “was trapped in the comments section of a Facebook” post.
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Rose Fury
Alex is great
Love the show
Huacha215
wow terrible
just listened to one episode, the host is trying to prove he’s right, not letting the guest even discuss their ideas
dashizzzzzel
Could the host be wrong?
Hum......
tybee4
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