Michael Marshall

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Professional investigator, activist and campaigner, trying to model compassionate skepticism and empathy. Magazine editor, regular lecturer on topics like journalism, PR, investigations, and talking productively to people we disagree with. You also probably know me for occasionally watching and reviewing terrible films. He/Him.
Editorhttps://www.skeptic.org.uk/
Project Directorhttps://goodthinkingsociety.org/
Presidenthttp://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/
PodcastsSkeptics with a K, Be Reasonable
Michael MarshallSep 27
Sami SundellSep 27

I've mentioned Skeptics with a K multiple times in recent weeks. I've been an avid listener for years, and maybe it's the new format of having a weekly show on one topic, but they're really on fire.

Here's @Marsh about journalism and freedom of speech.

https://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/skeptics-with-a-k/episode-433

Episode #433 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society

<p>In the wake of the political violence in the USA, Marsh asks why the self-appointed defenders of 'free speech' are so selective about whose speech they defend.</p><p>Online tickets for the final QED are still available, <a href="https://qedcon.org/"><b>pick up yours today</b></a>. You can also chat with us on the <a href="https://discord.gg/d5tN8vaFsy"><b>Skeptics in the Pub Discord server</b></a>.</p><p>You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,"><b>https://patreon.com/skepticswithak,</b></a> or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at <a href="https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics"><b>https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics</b></a></p>

Michael MarshallMay 9, 2025
QCATOPR Jan 25, 2025
Michael MarshallJan 17, 2025
Diana Barbosa ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¦ðŸ‡µðŸ‡¸Jan 16, 2025
There's a new podcast in town!
Cecil Cicirello and @Marsh created #TheKnowRoganExperience!
"It’s the show for those who are curious about Joe Rogan, his guests, and their claims, as well as for anyone who just wants to understand Joe’s ever growing media influence."
#JoeRogan #Skepticism #NewPodcast #FactChecking #PodcastRecommendation
https://www.knowrogan.com/
Michael MarshallJan 17, 2025
BoneHouseWasps🔶🇬🇧🇪🇺Jan 13, 2025

Michael Marshall -@Marsh of the Merseyside Skeptics - @merseyskeptics and Cecil Something-Italian of the Cognitive Dissonance #Podcast have a new show called "The Know Rogan Experience" where they'll be listening and critiquing the Joe #Rogan show so you don't have to.

They're very funny guys and I'm sure it will be a fantastic show. https://www.knowrogan.com/

The Know Rogan Experience

The Know Rogan Experience is a show where two podcasters with no previous Rogan experience get to know Joe Rogan. Joe Rogan is one of the most listened to people …

The Know Rogan Experience
Michael MarshallAug 28, 2024
QEDconAug 28, 2024

📢 Announcing 📢 Living and Dying Outside The Lines, with Helen Keen and Evie King.

In this panel, two ex-stand up comedians talk about isolation, loneliness, and dying.

https://qedcon.org/updates/2024/living-and-dying-outside-the-lines

Earlybird pricing ends on Monday so get your ticket today!

Living and Dying Outside The Lines, with Helen Keen and Evie King | QED 2024

QED 2024 is only a few weeks away, and our schedule is really starting to take shape. We have already announced our entire main-stage line-up, and now we can share with you our first panel session of the weekend, in which two ex-stand up comedians will tell you what they've learned about isolation, loneliness, and dying.

Michael MarshallAug 27, 2024
The Skeptic magazineAug 27, 2024

Overly simplistic headlines muddy the water around placebo effects and mislead the public

Recent headlines claim we 'finally know' how placebos work, thanks to a trial that is little more than Pavlovian conditioning. No wonder the public is confused

https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/08/overly-simplistic-headlines-muddy-the-water-around-placebo-effects-and-mislead-the-public/

#PlaceboEffect #Science

Overly simplistic headlines muddy the water around placebo effects and mislead the public - The Skeptic

Headlines claim we 'finally know' how placebos work, thanks to a trial that shows little more than Pavlovian conditioning. No wonder the public is confused.

The Skeptic
Michael MarshallAug 23, 2024
QEDconAug 23, 2024

📢📢 Announcing... 📢📢 Loremen podcast, live at QED 2024

We’re delighted to announce the second podcast in our ever-popular podcast room, and an entirely new show to QED: the comedy folklore podcast, @loremenpod with Alisdair Beckett-King and James Shakeshaft.

https://qedcon.org/updates/2024/announcing-loremen-live-at-qed-2024

Announcing... Loremen podcast, live at QED 2024 | QED 2024

We’re delighted to announce the second podcast in our ever-popular podcast room, and an entirely new show to QED: the comedy folklore podcast, Loremen.

Michael MarshallAug 21, 2024
QEDconAug 21, 2024

Workshop: Magic for Skeptics

The worlds of skepticism and magic have always been entwined, with famous fraudsters employing techniques of magic in order to fake psychic feats, and skilled magicians using their knowledge of illusion to debunk and expose charlatans. At our Magic for Skeptics workshop, you can join Richard Wiseman as he journeys into the fascinating world of magic and skepticism.

https://qedcon.org/updates/2024/workshop-magic-for-skeptics

Workshop: Magic for Skeptics | QED 2024

The worlds of skepticism and magic have always been entwined, with famous fraudsters employing techniques of magic in order to fake psychic feats, and skilled magicians using their knowledge of illusion to debunk and expose charlatans. At our Magic for Skeptics workshop, you can join Richard Wiseman as he journeys into the fascinating world of magic and skepticism.

Michael MarshallAug 19, 2024
The Skeptic magazineAug 16, 2024

The UK riots showed why we have to dismantle the far-right's misinformation machines | Michael Marshall

https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/08/the-uk-riots-showed-why-we-have-to-dismantle-the-far-rights-misinformation-machines/

The UK riots showed why we have to dismantle the far-right's misinformation machines - The Skeptic

The UK riots were powered by misinformation - in plain sight on Twitter, and through racist conspiracy theories in covert Telegram groups

The Skeptic
Michael MarshallAug 19, 2024
QEDconAug 19, 2024

Calling all volunteers!

At QED we couldn’t make our event work without the excellent help of our volunteers who help us make sure the conference runs smoothly for all our speakers and attendees. With this year’s event less than two months away, we’re putting out a call to all our attendees to ask that anyone who would like to volunteer gets in touch.

https://qedcon.org/updates/2024/calling-all-volunteers

Calling all volunteers! | QED 2024

At QED we couldn’t make our event work without the excellent help of our volunteers who help us make sure the conference runs smoothly for all our speakers and attendees. With this year’s event less than two months away, we’re putting out a call to all our attendees to ask that anyone who would like to volunteer gets in touch.