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| '''''Skepticality''''' is the official biweekly ] of ]'s '']'' magazine. |
'''''Skepticality''''' is the official biweekly ] of ]'s '']'' magazine. Beginning in May 2005, the podcast explores ], ] ideas, and famous ] 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 ], and scientists, such as authors and astronomers ] and ], ] from ], ] from the '']'', popsinger ], author ] and scientist ]. | ||
| ''Skepticality'' is co-hosted by ] and "Swoopy" ]. | ''Skepticality'' is co-hosted by ] and "Swoopy" ]. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| On September 7, 2005, during a ] address, ] ] ] mentioned ''Skepticality'' as one of the top nine podcasts at the ]. On that same day, the podcast's future was thrust into uncertainty. Little over an hour after Jobs's comment, co-host Derek Colanduno suffered an ]-like brain ]. Two days later, in an emotional three-minute message, Swoopy announced his condition on ''Skepticality''. For the next week, as he lay in a medicated ], friends of Derek broadcast messages of hope via the podcast. More detail on Derek's personal website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.colanduno.com/?page_id=86 |title=Derek Colanduno |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> | |||
| The concept and the name ''Skepticality'' were created in May of 2005<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCarthy|first1=Robynn|last2=Colanduno|first2=Derek|title=Odd Leader|url=http://www.skepticality.com/odd-leader/|website=http://www.skepticality.com|accessdate=24 December 2014}}</ref> by ] and ], 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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Slater|first1=Stan|title=Skeptical Literacy|url=http://skepticalliteracy.blogspot.com/2009/03/q-with-derek-colanduno-of.html|website=http://skepticalliteracy.blogspot.com|accessdate=24 December 2014|date=March 13, 2009}}</ref> Skepticality gained notoriety on September 7, 2005 during a ] address, when ] ] ] mentioned it as one of the top nine podcasts at the ]. On August 14, 2006, ''Skepticality'' became ''Skeptic'' magazine's official podcast.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shermer|first1=Michael|title=ABOUT SKEPTICALITY|url=http://www.skeptic.com/podcasts/skepticality/|website=http://www.skeptic.com|publisher=Skeptic Magazine|accessdate=24 December 2014}}</ref> | |||
| Swoopy and Derek's wife provided daily updates of Derek's condition via the show's online ]s. Weeks later, he regained consciousness and began undergoing therapy. Derek's speech therapist was able to use recordings of the podcast to help in his recovery.<ref>{{cite web|last=Green|first=Heather|title=Don't Quit Your Day Job, Podcasters|url=http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2007-04-08/dont-quit-your-day-job-podcasters|publisher=]}}</ref> Swoopy gradually found time to produce new shows, calling on others to act as co-host. In December 2005, Derek returned to the weekly broadcast, as he now requires only part-time rehabilitation. | |||
| After an episode on February 12, 2006, the hosts took the longest break the program has seen since its inception.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.skepticality.org/p_listentopast.php |title=Past Episodes | Skepticality |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> No updates of the podcast were posted via the feed or the website from that time until August 14, 2006. During that time, however, the hosts remained active on the podcast's website discussion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://skepticality.org/phpBB/ |title=Forum - Skeptic Magazine Official Podcast Skepticality Skeptic |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> In a posting made to the forum on June 11, 2006, Derek Colanduno noted work towards—and the possibility of—an imminent episode. The long-awaited episode finally appeared on August 14, 2006, with an announcement that ''Skepticality'' was now the ''Skeptic'' magazine's official podcast. | |||
| == Featured segments == | == Featured segments == | ||
| ] |
* ] of ], Skeptools.com and Virtual Skeptics.com regularly contributes pieces of skeptic history with this segment titled ''Skepticism, Past and Future''. First called ''A Few Minutes of Skeptic History'', it debuted on episode 123 on March 3, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last=Colanduno|first=Derek|authorlink=Derek Colanduno|title=Episode 123|url=http://www.skepticality.com/one-nation-under-the-constitution/|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-04-25}}</ref> | ||
| * ] from '']'' debuted with a segment on ] called ''Unnatural Virtue'', March 27, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Colanduno|first=Derek|authorlink=Derek Colanduno|title=Episode 179|url=http://www.skepticality.com/dictionaries-bugs-space/|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-04-25}}</ref> | |||
| * Jarrett Kaufman and Wendy Hughes from the ] debuted April 25, 2012 with a segment centered around the coincidence website ''The Odds Must Be Crazy''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 181|url=http://www.skepticality.com/|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-04-25|author=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Skepticality Episode 181: ''The Odds Must be Crazy''|url=http://www.theoddsmustbecrazy.com/2012/04/24/skepticality-episode-181/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheOddsMustBeCrazy+%28The+Odds+Must+Be+Crazy%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-04-25}}</ref> Kaufman was later replaced by John Rael on September 10, 2012. Rael is best known for his creation of ''skepticallypwnd'', a group of comedic skeptics, or skeptical comedians, whose objective is to question pseudoscience in a humorous way. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Rael|first1=John|title=Skeptically Pwnd|url=http://skepticsonthe.net/skeptically-pwnd/|website=http://skepticsonthe.net|accessdate=24 December 2014}}</ref> | |||
| * Heather Henderson was a contributor from November 2012 and April 2013 with a segment entitled ''The News in Religion.'' In it, Heather presents current events and opinions around the topics of atheism, deism and the effects of religion on the general population. Heather is currently the lead vocalist of ]'s NoGod Band in Las Vegas<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gaudette|first1=Bridget R.|title=Shades of Black Atheism #9: Performer & Podcaster, Heather Henderson|url=http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/03/05/shades-of-black-atheism-9-performer-podcaster-heather-henderson/|website=http://www.patheos.com|accessdate=24 December 2014|date=March 5, 2013}}</ref> and along with ] publishes two podcasts; ''Ardent Atheist'' and ''Skeptically Yours'' <ref>{{cite web|last1=Henderson|first1=Heather|title=About the Show|url=http://ardentatheist.com/|website=http://ardentatheist.com/|accessdate=24 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Henderson|first1=Heather|last2=Emery|first2=Emery|title=Skeptically Yours|url=http://skepticallyyours.net/|website=http://skepticallyyours.net/|accessdate=25 December 2014}}</ref> | |||
| * Robert Blaskiewicz and Eve Siebert joined Skepticality with their segment ''Skeptical Humanities'' in Episode 226 on February 18, 2014. The segment presents examples of mainstream research & critical thinking as it pertains to the humanities (such as art, philosophy, history, literature, rhetoric, aesthetics, literary criticism, pop culture studies, folklore, and cultural studies.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Colanduno|first1=Derek|title=Episode #226 Taboo|url=http://www.skepticality.com/taboo/|website=http://www.skepticality.com|accessdate=24 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Siebert|first1=Eve|last2=Blaskiewicz|first2=Robert|title=About Skeptical Humanities|url=http://skepticalhumanities.com/about/|website=http://skepticalhumanities.com}}</ref> | |||
| * ] of Guerrilla Skepticism on Misplaced Pages (GSoW) has also been making regular appearances on Skepticality, providing updates about the GSoW project.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gerbic|first1=Susan|title=Guerrilla Skepticism on Misplaced Pages|url=http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com/|website=http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com/|accessdate=24 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Colanduno|first1=Derek|title=Episode 199: Another Doubtful Year|url=http://www.skepticality.com/another-doubtful-year/|website=www.skepticality.com|accessdate=24 December 2014}}</ref> since January of 2013. | |||
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| == Recurrent guests == | == Recurrent guests == | ||
| The show has a number of guests who have been featured on more than one show. Amongst them are ], ], ] and skeptical musician ]. | The show has a number of guests who have been featured on more than one show. Amongst them are ], ], ] and skeptical musician ]. | ||
| == Asteroids == | == Asteroids == | ||
| In an interview with Derek during the June 1, 2006 episode<ref>Identified as both chat show #7 and #9.</ref> of '']'', the naming of Asteroids ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=colanduno;orb=1 |title=JPL Small-Body Database Browser |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> and ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=mccarthy;orb=1 |title=JPL Small-Body Database Browser |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> was announced to the world. The asteroids were named in homage to the hosts of ''Skepticality'' by their discoverer the late ], who said, "My naming of these asteroids for you is a token of my esteem for you and your accomplishments." | In an interview with Derek during the June 1, 2006 episode<ref>Identified as both chat show #7 and #9.</ref> of '']'', the naming of Asteroids ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=colanduno;orb=1 |title=JPL Small-Body Database Browser |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> and ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=mccarthy;orb=1 |title=JPL Small-Body Database Browser |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> was announced to the world. The asteroids were named in homage to the hosts of ''Skepticality'' by their discoverer the late ], who said, "My naming of these asteroids for you is a token of my esteem for you and your accomplishments." | ||
| == Awards == | == Awards == | ||
| In 2007, ''Skepticality'' was recognized for excellence in podcasting with the Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast award at the ] and Best Science Podcast award at the Podcast Peer Awards, selected by registered fellow podcasters. Both presentations were made at ] 2007 in ]. | In 2007, ''Skepticality'' was recognized for excellence in podcasting with the Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast award at the ] and Best Science Podcast award at the Podcast Peer Awards, selected by registered fellow podcasters. Both presentations were made at ] 2007 in ]. ] | ||
| On November 22, 2007, the ''Skepticality'' podcast was listed as "Site of the Week" on ]'s '']''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scifi.com/sfw/sites/sfw17418.html | title=Site of the Week | publisher=] |date=November 22, 2007 | first= | last= | accessdate =2008-10-10 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080504001323/http://www.scifi.com/sfw/sites/sfw17418.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-05-04}}</ref> | On November 22, 2007, the ''Skepticality'' podcast was listed as "Site of the Week" on ]'s '']''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.scifi.com/sfw/sites/sfw17418.html | title=Site of the Week | publisher=] |date=November 22, 2007 | first= | last= | accessdate =2008-10-10 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080504001323/http://www.scifi.com/sfw/sites/sfw17418.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-05-04}}</ref> | ||
| On August 9, 2008, ''Skepticality'' was named "Podcast of the Week" by '']''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article4470372.ece | title=Podcast of the week: Skepticality offers the 'truth' | publisher=] |date=August 9, 2008 | first= Chris| last= Campling| accessdate =2008-10-10 | location=London}}</ref> | On August 9, 2008, ''Skepticality'' was named "Podcast of the Week" by '']''.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article4470372.ece | title=Podcast of the week: Skepticality offers the 'truth' | publisher=] |date=August 9, 2008 | first= Chris| last= Campling| accessdate =2008-10-10 | location=London}}</ref> | ||
| In April of 2014, ''Skepticality'' received the Ockham Award at ] for Best Podcast. The award was accepted on behalf of Derek and Swoopy by Susan Gerbic.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gerbic|first1=Susan|title=Ockham Award QED 2014 - Best Podcast|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TRaYyGGM7s|website=www.youtube.com|accessdate=21 December 2014}}</ref> | |||
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Podcast| 'Skepticality' | |
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| Hosted by | Derek Colanduno · "Swoopy" |
| Genre | science / news |
| Updates | Bimonthly |
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| Original release | April 1, 2005 |
| Ratings | Non-explicit |
Skepticality is the official biweekly 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, popsinger Jill Sobule, author Ann Druyan and scientist Bill Nye.
Skepticality is co-hosted by Derek Colanduno and "Swoopy" Robynn McCarthy.
History
The concept and the name Skepticality were created in May of 2005 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. Skepticality gained notoriety 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. On August 14, 2006, Skepticality became Skeptic magazine's official podcast.
Featured segments
- Tim Farley of What's The Harm?, Skeptools.com and Virtual Skeptics.com regularly contributes pieces of skeptic history with this segment titled Skepticism, Past and Future. First called A Few Minutes of Skeptic History, it debuted on episode 123 on March 3, 2010.
- Bob Carroll from The Skeptics Dictionary debuted with a segment on logical fallacies called Unnatural Virtue, March 27, 2012.
- Jarrett Kaufman and Wendy Hughes from the Independent Investigations Group debuted April 25, 2012 with a segment centered around the coincidence website The Odds Must Be Crazy. Kaufman was later replaced by John Rael on September 10, 2012. Rael is best known for his creation of skepticallypwnd, a group of comedic skeptics, or skeptical comedians, whose objective is to question pseudoscience in a humorous way.
- Heather Henderson was a contributor from November 2012 and April 2013 with a segment entitled The News in Religion. In it, Heather presents current events and opinions around the topics of atheism, deism and the effects of religion on the general population. Heather is currently the lead vocalist of Penn Jillette's NoGod Band in Las Vegas and along with Emery Emery publishes two podcasts; Ardent Atheist and Skeptically Yours
- Robert Blaskiewicz and Eve Siebert joined Skepticality with their segment Skeptical Humanities in Episode 226 on February 18, 2014. The segment presents examples of mainstream research & critical thinking as it pertains to the humanities (such as art, philosophy, history, literature, rhetoric, aesthetics, literary criticism, pop culture studies, folklore, and cultural studies.
- Susan Gerbic of Guerrilla Skepticism on Misplaced Pages (GSoW) has also been making regular appearances on Skepticality, providing updates about the GSoW project. since January of 2013.
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 of Slacker Astronomy, the naming of Asteroids 106545 Colanduno and 106537 McCarthy was announced to the world. The asteroids were named in homage to the hosts of Skepticality by their discoverer the late 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.
On August 9, 2008, Skepticality was named "Podcast of the Week" by The Times.
In April of 2014, Skepticality received the Ockham Award at QED for Best Podcast. The award was accepted on behalf of Derek and Swoopy by Susan Gerbic.
Legal Information
Skepticality is a legal Trademark
Word Mark SKEPTICALITY
Goods and Services IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Downloadable electronic publications, namely, podcasts in the field of science and skeptical thought.
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Serial Number 77763547
References
- McCarthy, Robynn; Colanduno, Derek. "Odd Leader". http://www.skepticality.com. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Slater, Stan (March 13, 2009). "Skeptical Literacy". http://skepticalliteracy.blogspot.com. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Shermer, Michael. "ABOUT SKEPTICALITY". http://www.skeptic.com. Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Colanduno, Derek. "Episode 123". Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- Colanduno, Derek. "Episode 179". Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- Derek Colanduno. "Episode 181". Skeptic Magazine. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- "Skepticality Episode 181: The Odds Must be Crazy". IIG. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- Rael, John. "Skeptically Pwnd". http://skepticsonthe.net. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Gaudette, Bridget R. (March 5, 2013). "Shades of Black Atheism #9: Performer & Podcaster, Heather Henderson". http://www.patheos.com. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Henderson, Heather. "About the Show". http://ardentatheist.com/. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Henderson, Heather; Emery, Emery. "Skeptically Yours". http://skepticallyyours.net/. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Colanduno, Derek. "Episode #226 Taboo". http://www.skepticality.com. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Siebert, Eve; Blaskiewicz, Robert. "About Skeptical Humanities". http://skepticalhumanities.com.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Gerbic, Susan. "Guerrilla Skepticism on Misplaced Pages". http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com/. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - Colanduno, Derek. "Episode 199: Another Doubtful Year". www.skepticality.com. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- Identified as both chat show #7 and #9.
- "JPL Small-Body Database Browser". Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- "JPL Small-Body Database Browser". Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- "Site of the Week". SciFi.com. November 22, 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-05-04. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
- Campling, Chris (August 9, 2008). "Podcast of the week: Skepticality offers the 'truth'". London: The Times. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
- Gerbic, Susan. "Ockham Award QED 2014 - Best Podcast". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
External links
- Official site
- Skepticality Media Kit
- Podcast Peer Awards article in USA Today.
- Parsec Awards 2007 Winners
- Sci Fi Weekly's Site of the Week
- What's The Harm? website
- Skeptic Dictionary website
- The Odds Must Be Crazy website