Skeptical Sunday
986: Porn | Skeptical Sunday
Has technology weaponized pornography into a public health crisis? Michael Regilio takes us through modern porn’s ins and outs on this Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday: High-speed internet porn is a recent phenomenon that provides an intense, novel experience unlike traditional pornography, hacking into our brain’s evolutionary desires for new mates and triggering […]
VIEW EPISODE974: Emotional Support Animals | Skeptical Sunday
Are too many people abusing laws that allow service animals to accompany the legitimately disabled? Michael Regilio walks us through this Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: If you’ve noticed a proliferation of people threatening legal repurcussions if they aren’t allowed to go absolutely everywhere with their emotional support animals, you’re not […]
VIEW EPISODE968: Bottled Water | Skeptical Sunday
Does the $200 billion bottled water industry provide a superior product to what comes out of your tap? Andrew Gold investigates on this Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Is the bottled water industry a $200 billion sham? Fluoride in water: myths and facts. Bottled vs. tap, and purified vs. filtered: quality, […]
VIEW EPISODE962: Timeshares | Skeptical Sunday
Are timeshares ever not a scam? Kevin Rapp joins us for Skeptical Sunday to delve into their pros and cons without the high-pressure sales gauntlet! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: The hidden costs of timeshares. The unconsidered benefits of timeshares. The unexpected demographics of today’s timeshare owners. The trials and tribulations you’ll probably […]
VIEW EPISODE956: Cannabis | Skeptical Sunday
What are the social, political, and medical ramifications of cannabis use? Michael Regilio is the Chong to Jordan’s Cheech on this Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: The historical use of cannabis in the Middle Ages and colonial times. The criminalization of cannabis in the 20th century and the slow reversal of […]
VIEW EPISODE950: Emergency Medical Services | Skeptical Sunday
Why is relying on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) liable to send your bank balance to the morgue? Michael Regilio joins us on Skeptical Sunday to find out! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Unlike police and fire departments, emergency medical services (EMS) are not deemed essential across most of the US — which means […]
VIEW EPISODE901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday
Your lawn may be your pride and joy, but is there an environmentally friendly alternative? Join us in the weeds with Michael Regilio on Skeptical Sunday! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday: Lawns are a symbol of American culture, but they have significant environmental drawbacks — including water wastage, pesticide use, and habitat destruction. The origins […]
VIEW EPISODE894: Psychics and Tarot Cards | Skeptical Sunday
Even if psychics and tarot cards can’t give you reliable advice from the great beyond, what’s the harm? Join us for Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley! On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Why aren’t psychics and tarot card readers prosecuted for fraud when they can’t genuinely provide supernatural information to paying clients? Furthermore, […]
VIEW EPISODE890: Bioplastics | Skeptical Sunday
On this Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins us to discuss the pros and cons of bioplastics and the importance of responsible plastic use. On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Plastic pollution, especially single-use plastic, is a significant environmental issue, with 40 percent of all plastic produced being single-use plastic packaging. Bioplastics, made from […]
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