Best Awfully Nice Podcasts (2025)

Jack the Ripper is one of the most well-known serial killers in history, with stories of his gruesome exploits permeating popular culture to an unprecedented degree. Despite almost 150 years having passed since the appalling Whitechapel murders, we are still none the wiser about who he was, what drove his terrible crimes, or why they suddenly stopp…

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The Cane Only Works If You Use It – Cass Peters 1:38:27

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Nearly one in four Britons has a disability, and many of them would benefit from a mobility aid or other piece of assistive technology. However, studies show a consistent trend of low compliance, sometimes as little as 50% depending on demographics. Non-use and underuse of needed aids has a host of negative impacts, including excess pain and disabi…

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It's the sneakiest of all TV pilots...so lock your back door and listen to this episode of PILOT ERROR! 26:04

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Snake Oil on the Shopping List? How Pseudoscience Ends Up in Your Shopping Cart – Dr Rebecca Wismeg Kammerlander 1:28:05

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From biodynamic veggies to detox cures, our supermarkets are full of products that are pure woo. One moment you’re picking up cold medicine, the next you’re eyeing a bottle of homeopathic sugar pearls. You finally decide to get started with a skin care routine, a moment later your money ends up in the pocket of an anthroposophical brand. And those …

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It's no CONCLAVE, but a 1991 movie about a newly-elected Pope was nearly excommunicated from American theaters! Find out why... 13:59

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God Awful Gaming – Noah Lugeons 1:16:01

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In this talk, Noah Lugeons combines two of his passions; video game history and terrible Christian media. In so doing, he explores both the history of Christian video games and the larger role that Christianity has played in the development of secular games. In a who’s who of the worst video games of all time, Noah will guide the audience through a…

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Why is AIRPLANE! called FLYING HIGH in some other countries? Listen and find out! 16:14

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HOLLYWOOD HYPE vibes with the earth-shaking sensation of the 1970's...SENSURROUND! 29:32

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The Progressive Parent: Kavin Senapathy on science, justice, and the future of humanity – Kavin Senapathy 1:23:54

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What adults do for children today is shaping how humanity will ultimately fare. How can parents and other adults leverage information and resources to oppose bigotry and do the best for kids? In this presentation, Kavin Senapathy will discuss their book, The Progressive Parent: Harnessing the Power of Science and Social Justice to Raise Awesome Kid…

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Atheism, Religion, and Human Nature: The Evolutionary Puzzles of Faith and Atheism – Dr Will Gervais 1:29:49

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We’re all members of a very strange species. But where lots of human peculiarities – from art to warfare and beyond – have analogues across the animal kingdom, we stand alone as the only religious species. Yet, within our otherwise religious species, atheism is currently flourishing in large parts of the world. I’ll discuss research highlighted in …

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Win the greatest award of all...personal pride! Play the Oscar Trivia game and test your knowledge! 10:18

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By Automaton Studios

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Before YouTube, how did cranks and crackpots get their manifestos across to the masses? Learn all about Public Access TV on MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP! 18:18

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SitPO – Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 16 – Is the Smoking Gun Enough? – Ben O’Brien 16:13

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:In spite of advancements in the field of forensic science, questionable practices and outright unproven methods still often get admitted into American court r…

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SitPO – Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 15 – What Mental Health Crisis? Psychiatrization & Social Media – Shayna Weisz 14:56

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:1 in 8 people globally are affected by a mental disorder, yet despite research, knowledge and awareness efforts, mental health is still increasing at an alarm…

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It's Podcastin' Time! Learn all about the original, unaired pilot episode of MIGHTY MORPHIN' POWER RANGERS on this edition of PILOT ERROR! 19:35

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By Automaton Studios

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SitPO – Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 14 – Why can’t they just behave? – Caradoc Gething 16:40

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:The dubious rants of an aging teacher, regarding discipline and punishment in schools and why we've never had it so bad, or good, depending on who you listen …

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SitPO – Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 13 – A Comedy of Errors (and Overcrowding) – The Prison Population Crisis – Emma McClure 16:03

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:Last year prison lawyer Emma ran a long way to make an over-laboured point about prison conditions. The sequel calls for an even more ridiculous stunt... So E…

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SitPO – Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 12 – Who owns AI?- Phil Armstrong 14:29

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:Proponents of AI promise that AI will lead to the the democratisation of knowledge, but it is ultimately owned by various companies and investors. Who are the…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 11 – Postnatal Psychosis and me – Karin McClure 15:01

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:A talk about my experience literally losing the plot with Postnatal Psychosis and what it's like to experience psychiatric care on the NHS About the speaker:K…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 10 – A priest, a viking, and a seamonster walked into a lake – Fredrik Trusohamn 16:05

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:From where do the stories about sea serpents, draugr, and trolls originate? In the case of one of Europe's oldest lake monster, the story seems to originate f…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 9 – The cane only works if you use it – Cass Peters 15:53

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:Nearly 1 in 4 Britons has some form of disability and, at least in theory, has access to a system that is designed to get them the accommodations that they ne…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 8 – A Boney M to pick: debunking Rasputin – Tom Williamson 15:02

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:In 1978, German pop group Boney M released their single Rasputin. The lyrics cemented the reputation of one Grigory Rasputin, one of the most loathed men in R…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 7 – Electric aircraft – just around the corner or a distant dream? – Daniel Buvarp 16:24

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:Electrification is transforming transportation at a fast pace. With over 40 million electric cars on the roads as of 2023, and a growing number of electric tr…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 6 – Are you one of those who cross the line? – Andras Pinter 15:17

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:According to many, your handwriting, the way you draw your letters, says a lot about your personality. But what does science have to say about it? And what co…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 5 – Why Your Computer Is Like That – Andrew Taylor 16:44

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:In a world where humans can literally fly, somehow the word "technology" has come to mean violating labour laws to undercut taxi firms and dressing it up as "…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 4 – How Stray Dogs Became a Threat to National Security – Serdar Basegmez 18:34

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:The rise in the number of stray dogs has sparked fierce reactions from conspiracy influencers. Between violent interventions like shooting strays and deportin…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 3 – Forget the Vikings! – Pontus Böckman 15:57

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk:No people ever called themselves “the Vikings” and the history of Scandinavian culture didn’t start with the raid of Lindisfarne. There were kings, well-estab…

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 2 – Laura Eggo – Poop Detective 13:38

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This audio is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk: A gramme of human excrement contains one trillion bacteria, so how can we selectively culture a poop sample to hunt for our most wanted faecal felons? Enter …

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Skepticamp 2024 – Talk 1 – The Woo of Wee – Heidi Mounsey 18:59

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This video is a part of the Skepticamp 2024 event, that happened on October 18th 2024 in Mercure Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester and was livestreamed at https://www.twitch.tv/sitp About the talk: Learn of the benefits of drinking your own urine! Marvel at how it treats conjunctivitis if you pour it in your eyes! Discover if you really should be peeing…

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Christmas Trivia! Enjoy while wrapping gifts or traveling to see loved ones! No purchase necessary! 12:05

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A Very Merry MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP explores strange and wondrous Christmas celebrations from all over the world! 15:53

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How did a box office flop from the 80s become a cult classic? If you don't have a CLUE, listen to this episode of HOLLYWOOD HYPE! 15:54

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The Voynich Manuscript: The World’s most Enigmatic Book from a Skeptical Perspective – Elonka Dunin and Klaus Schmeh 1:10:00

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The Voynich Manuscript is a handwritten book that probably dates back to the late Middle Ages. It is written in a script that no one can read. The Voynich manuscript has been studied by many professional and amateur cryptographers, including American and British codebreakers from both the First and Second World Wars. Still, the manuscript has never…

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! And here's a treat especially for you! A look back at Halloween Safety tips from the past fifty years! 25:24

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WEEK 4: So many old horror films have been lost to time...which ones could have changed film history? 21:24

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WEEK 3: TERRIFIER 3 is scaring up tons of box office, but what if the hype comes with a cost? 19:53

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WEEK 2: Horror and television don't mix! At least they didn't in the 1970's. Find out why right here! 30:14

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What's lurking behind the success of horror haven Blumhouse Productions? Listen...IF YOU DARE! 16:14

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Why was the film WARGAMES such a cultural phenomenon in the 1980's? The answer may surprise you! 17:07

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How many times has lovable ginger scamp Archie been on the small screen? Find out in only 20 minutes! 23:00

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THE DEEP DIVE MICROCAST goes for the Gold (but gets a Bronze) with a history of Olympic broadcasts! 11:41

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It was called the 'Rural Purge.' That time when a bushel of folksy TV shows got the axe! What happened? MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP knows! 16:16

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2000 mules and one big lie: A stubborn conspiracy theory – Jim Cliff 1:15:51

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In May 2022, conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza released 2000 Mules, a film which attempts to show that the 2020 US election was stolen by Democrats, and to provide a mechanism by which this took place – a coordinated effort to ‘harvest’ ballots and distribute them around ballot drop boxes in battleground states using paid ‘mules’. The film is b…

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What does failure smell like? Find out as HOLLYWOOD HYPE sticks its nose into the history of Smell-O-Vision! 22:00

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God and ETI: The Future of Human Religion – Dr Aaron Adair 1:36:55

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In 1543, Copernicus made us no longer the center of the universe. Science today shows we are one planet of billions in just one galaxy of billions, so can we be all alone? And if we are not alone, what does that make us is in relation to God? There are significant issues for parochial earthly religions if we have cosmic neighbors, including thorny …