'Skepticality'
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Presentation
Hosted byDerek Colanduno · "Swoopy"
Genrescience / news
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesBiweekly
Publication
Original release1 April 2005 –
28 August 2019
RatingsNon-explicit
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Skepticality is the official podcast of The Skeptics Society's Skeptic magazine. Beginning in May 2005, the podcast explores rational thought, skeptical ideas, and famous myths from around the world and throughout history. Each episode is an audio magazine featuring regular segments by contributors who are specialized in specific areas of critical thought followed by featured content which is usually in the form of an interview with a researcher, author, or individual who is helping promote skeptical thought and/or science in an effective way. It has featured interviews with James Randi, and scientists, such as authors and astronomers Phil Plait and Neil deGrasse Tyson, Greg Graffin from Bad Religion, Adam Savage from the MythBusters, songwriter Jill Sobule, author Ann Druyan and science communicator Bill Nye.

Skepticality is co-hosted by Derek Colanduno and "Swoopy" Robynn McCarthy.

The last released episode is from 28 August 2019.[1]

History

The concept and the name Skepticality were created in May 2005[2] by Robynn McCarthy and Derek Colanduno, after the two became friends in Las Vegas. At the time, Colanduno was working at a national Sports Radio network and a privately owned Alternative Rock Station (KEDG) during the overnight shift.[3] Skepticality gained notability on September 7, 2005 during a keynote address, when Apple CEO Steve Jobs mentioned it as one of the top nine podcasts at the iTunes Music Store.[4] On August 14, 2006, Skepticality became Skeptic magazine's official podcast.[5]

Featured segments

Recurrent guests

The show has a number of guests who have been featured on more than one show. Amongst them are James Randi, Phil Plait, Pamela Gay and skeptical musician George Hrab.

Asteroids

In an interview with Derek during the June 1, 2006 episode[18] of Slacker Astronomy, the naming of Asteroids 106545 Colanduno[19] and 106537 McCarthy[20] was announced to the world. The asteroids were named in homage to the hosts of Skepticality by their discoverer Jeff Medkeff, who said, "My naming of these asteroids for you is a token of my esteem for you and your accomplishments."

Awards

In 2007, Skepticality was recognized for excellence in podcasting with the Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast award at the Parsec Awards and Best Science Podcast award at the Podcast Peer Awards, selected by registered fellow podcasters. Both presentations were made at Dragon*Con 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia.

On November 22, 2007, the Skepticality podcast was listed as "Site of the Week" on SciFi.com's Sci Fi Weekly.[21]

On August 9, 2008, Skepticality was named "Podcast of the Week" by The Times.[22]

In April 2014, Skepticality received the Ockham Award at QED for Best Podcast. The award was accepted on behalf of Derek and Swoopy by Susan Gerbic.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Skepticality:The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine". FeedBurner. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  2. ^ McCarthy, Robynn; Colanduno, Derek (May 2, 2005). "Odd Leader". Skepticality. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  3. ^ Slater, Stan (March 13, 2009). "Skeptical Literacy". Skeptical Literacy Blogspot.com. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  4. ^ Steve Jobs (September 7, 2005). "Apple Keynote – Special Music Event". YouTube. Keynote Apple. Retrieved August 5, 2015.[dead YouTube link]: 3:12 
  5. ^ Shermer, Michael. "About Skepticality". Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  6. ^ Colanduno, Derek (March 16, 2010). "Episode 123". Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  7. ^ Colanduno, Derek (March 27, 2012). "Episode 179". Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  8. ^ Derek Colanduno. "Episode 181". Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  9. ^ "Skepticality Episode 181: The Odds Must be Crazy". IIG. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  10. ^ Rael, John. "Skeptically Pwnd". Skeptics on the .net (blog). Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  11. ^ Gaudette, Bridget R. (March 5, 2013). "Shades of Black Atheism #9: Performer & Podcaster, Heather Henderson". Patheos. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  12. ^ Henderson, Heather. "About the Show". Ardent Atheist (blog). Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  13. ^ Henderson, Heather; Emery, Emery. "Skeptically Yours". Skeptically Yours (blog). Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  14. ^ Colanduno, Derek (February 18, 2014). "Episode #226 Taboo". Skepticality. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  15. ^ Siebert, Eve; Blaskiewicz, Robert (December 28, 2010). "About Skeptical Humanities". Skeptical humanities (blog).
  16. ^ Gerbic, Susan. "Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia". Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia Blogspot.com. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  17. ^ Colanduno, Derek (January 9, 2013). "Episode 199: Another Doubtful Year". Skepticality. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  18. ^ Identified as both chat show #7 and #9.
  19. ^ "JPL Small-Body Database Browser". Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  20. ^ "JPL Small-Body Database Browser". Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  21. ^ "Site of the Week". SciFi.com. November 22, 2007. Archived from the original on May 4, 2008. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  22. ^ Campling, Chris (August 9, 2008). "Podcast of the week: Skepticality offers the 'truth'". The Times. London. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
  23. ^ Gerbic, Susan. "Ockham Award QED 2014 – Best Podcast". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2014.

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