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2026

TheESP – Ep. #526 – Fat Banished!

TheESP – Ep. #526 – Fat Banished!

Pontus is back and Brian steps in for András, as we discuss myths and disinformation. In TWISH we hear about three common myths regarding the sinking of Titanic, and then we get into ...
TheESP – Ep. #525 – Reality Isn't True Either

TheESP – Ep. #525 – Reality Isn’t True Either

In Pontus' absence, András carries the torch this week and tells about Italian electoral abstentions and in TWISH we here about Robert Bunsen, who knew how to burn things with scientific rigor. Then, ...
TheESP – Ep. #524 – We are Against Idiocy

TheESP – Ep. #524 – We are Against Idiocy

Despite the bleak outlook we see in the news, science and critical thinking is still a thing. In the UK, Sense about Science is recruiting and in Toulouse, France, there is a great ...
TheESP – Ep. #523 – Germanic New Toothpaste?

TheESP – Ep. #523 – Germanic New Toothpaste?

General elections in Hungary are coming up and it's going to be nasty. We get some listener feedback and we were on an video interview for Skeptical Inquirer. TWISH looks to Tesla's famous ...
TheESP – Ep. #522 – Talking Nuclear, with Zion Lights

TheESP – Ep. #522 – Talking Nuclear, with Zion Lights

This week we have an interview with author and nuclear advocate Zion Lights. Enjoy! Segments: Intro; Greetings; Interview; Farewell; Outro; Outtakes
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TheESP – Ep. #521 – RFK jr. Does not Call the Shots

TheESP – Ep. #521 – RFK jr. Does not Call the Shots

Even in a world on fire with yet another big war there are glimmers of light such as the upcoming Festival of Humanism in Bournemouth in June. In TWISH we hear about some ...
TheESP – Ep. #520 – I Swear, it's Adrienne Hill!

TheESP – Ep. #520 – I Swear, it’s Adrienne Hill!

In a very special skeptical Canadian extravaganza, we are joined by the fabulous Adrienne Hill as guest host for the show. A very special treat! In TWISH we look into the fourth anniversary ...
TheESP – Ep. #519 – Skeptical Heresy

TheESP – Ep. #519 – Skeptical Heresy

Just like his uncle, even the Prince of Wales (William, that is!) cannot entirely stay out of the Epstein-files, as his charity gets tangled up in it. In TWISH we take a look ...
TheESP – Ep. #518 – Kindoki

TheESP – Ep. #518 – Kindoki

We start by wishing for fast trains and maglev transportation in Europe - much better for the environment than air travel. Because even if we have had a rather cold January here in ...
TheESP – Ep. #517 – When in Doubt, Gather More Data!

TheESP – Ep. #517 – When in Doubt, Gather More Data!

This is an oddly positive episode with a lot of good news, who could foresee that? But do us a favor and help Skeptical Science with your translation skills (link in the show ...
TheESP – Ep. #516 – We're Shedding Plastics

TheESP – Ep. #516 – We’re Shedding Plastics

Canada's Mark Carney could possibly be a role model for our European leaders, and the Swedish Bar Association agrees with our criticism of putting children in prison. In TWISH we hear of Emanuel ...
TheESP – Ep. #515 – Exorcize Religion from Schools!

TheESP – Ep. #515 – Exorcize Religion from Schools!

English may not be our first language but we are willing to learn! Hungarian nuts with a nationalist agenda would like you to believe in made up history, including that Jesus spoke Hungarian, ...
TheESP – Ep. #514 – A Tradition of Informed Fallibility

TheESP – Ep. #514 – A Tradition of Informed Fallibility

2025 was the third hottest year on record, but that hardly even makes the news. In TWISH we hear about the science communicator Jacob Bronowski, and then it's time for the news: The ...
TheESP – Ep. #513 – Don't be a Besserwisser

TheESP – Ep. #513 – Don’t be a Besserwisser

We have to rant about Trump and Venezuela for a bit, but to take our minds off that, we turn to TWISH and hear about the discovery of the Galilean moons, found by ...
TheESP – Ep. #512 – Never Lend Things to a Babylonian

TheESP – Ep. #512 – Never Lend Things to a Babylonian

Welcome to the new year! Obviously we start with some reflections on 2025 and we also give a shout-out to Haley Stevens and her article about Wikipedia in the Skeptic UK. In TWISH ...