Professional Skepticism Podcast

By Zoe McDaniel

Are you a fan of all things taboo? Look no further! Professional Skepticism is a podcast about scandals, conspiracies, convictions, & so much more! Zoe McDaniel tackles a new topic each week, rang... more

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January 04, 2023E49: Bernie Madoff
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Sources:
https://youtu.be/3wUJesUik5A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Madoff

https://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/Bernard_Madoff

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/business/bernie-madoff-dead.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broker-dealer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_stock

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_for_order_flow

https://thejewishnews.com/2021/04/14/bernie-madoff-whose-ponzi-scheme-devastated-the-jewish-world-dies-in-prison-at-82/

https://www.jns.org/opinion/what-bernie-madoff-proved-about-america-and-the-jews/

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bernard-madoff.asp
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1h 8min
December 28, 2022E48: Meme Queen Mariah Carey
I was like... why is everyone so obsessed with Mariah Carey? Join us this week as we take a look at the influences and the controversies of Mariah's life. Love her or hate her, you can't deny that she has made a lasting impact on the world. Let's get into it!
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Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey

https://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Carey,_Mariah

https://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/Mariah_Carey

https://pagesix.com/2022/09/27/mariah-carey-delivers-speech-about-9-11-at-nyc-concert/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glitter_(soundtrack)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Cannon#Racism_controversy

https://radaronline.com/photos/mariah-carey-secrets-meltdowns-scandals-exposed/

https://www.thethings.com/15-unflattering-facts-about-mariah-careys-past/

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mariah-carey-says-locked-away-first-marriage-tommy-mottola-meghan-markles-podcast

https://advanced-astrology.com/midheaven-in-capricorn/

https://www.oldest.org/people/mariah-carey-siblings/
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1h 5min
December 21, 2022E47: Krampus: Kinky or Cruel?
Enjoy our very first attempt at a Winter Holiday themed episode! I'm a little bit of a Grinch, so Krampus only seemed fitting. Enjoy! But not too much ;)
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Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/krampus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin

https://news.usc.edu/90213/have-you-been-naughty-then-beware-krampus-is-coming/

https://www.livescience.com/who-is-krampus

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus

https://thehauntedlibrarian.com/2019/12/20/krampus-the-christmastime-monster-2/
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40min
December 14, 2022E46: Corruption in Higher Education with Sahaj Sharda
This is a very special episode! This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing up-and-coming author and Columbia Law School student Sahaj Sharda about corruption in higher education and his upcoming book. Enjoy!
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Book: The College Cartel (Available Winter 2022)
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29min
December 07, 2022E45: Satanic Panic! Oh Dear!
Slight *Trigger Warning* What topic would be more suited to follow up the Charles Manson & Marilyn Manson episodes than Satanic Panic? Exactly.
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Sources
https://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explained

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/us/satanic-panic.html?auth=linked-google1tap

https://www.people.vcu.edu/~dbromley/undergraduate/spiritualCommunity/SatanicCults.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_danger

https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/church-of-satan-vs-satanic-temple

https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-us
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40min
November 30, 2022E44: The Rise & Fall of Marilyn Manson
*TRIGGER WARNING* This week's episode discusses the controversial shock rocker Marilyn Manson with special guest Mandy McArdle!
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Sources
Marilyn Manson - Wikipedia

Marilyn Manson Says Sexual Abuse Allegations Are Hurting His Career

Marilyn Manson sexual abuse investigation turned over to L.A. County D.A. - Los Angeles Times

Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations: A Monster Hiding in Plain Sight – Rolling Stone

Marilyn Manson (band) - Wikipedia

A Timeline of Abuse Allegations Against Marilyn Manson – Billboard

Investigation Into Marilyn Manson Has Been Turned Over To LA District Attorney's Office

Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations: A Monster Hiding in Plain Sight – Rolling Stone

(1) Demystifying The Devil - YouTube

(1) We Are Chaos - The Marilyn Manson Story ┃ Documentary - YouTube
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1h 45min
November 23, 2022E43: Questioning Psychedelic Healing with Jason
This week's episode takes a close look at the concept of psychedelic substances and their ability to provide physical, clinical, and spiritual healing. The jury is still out - Let us know what you think!
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Sources
Hypothesis: The Psychedelic Ayahuasca Heals Traumatic Memories via a Sigma 1 Receptor-Mediated Epigenetic-Mnemonic Process - PMC

Mescaline | Healing with San Pedro, Peyote, and Huachuma | Psychedelic Times

The Beginner’s Guide to Healing with Peyote – EntheoNation

Healing with Ayahuasca - Temple of the Way of Light

Psychedelics: Weighing the Healing Power | Dana Foundation

A New Study Attempts To Quantify The Healing Powers Of Ayahuasca
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1h 18min
November 16, 2022E42: The Manson Family
FINALLY! The long-awaited Manson Family is here! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some good old fashioned cult / true crime content.
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Sources
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/manson-family-murders-what-need-to-know-180972655/

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/charles-manson-and-the-manson-family/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manson_Family

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson#:~:text=Charles%20Milles%20Manson%20(n%C3%A9%20Maddox,in%20July%20and%20August%201969.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-know-manson-family-cult/
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1h 5min
November 02, 2022E41: Kony 2012... An Analysis
If you're anything like me, you're probably wondering what ever came of Joseph Kony and the Kony 2012 campaign. The true Professional Skeptics are going to love this one! Let's get into it.
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc

https://youtu.be/c_Ue6REkeTA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr7amwiE-gw

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord%27s_Resistance_Army

https://www.dni.gov/nctc/groups/lra.html

https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2127/materials/summaries/entity/lord%E2%80%99s-resistance-army

https://www.dw.com/en/is-lra-rebel-leader-joseph-kony-hiding-in-darfur/a-61478125#:~:text=Kony%20has%20been%20on%20the,Court%20issued%20an%20arrest%20warrant.&text=%22Joseph%20Kony%20is%20alive%2C%22,give%20orders%20to%20his%20fighters.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kony

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/joseph-kony-now-warlord-went-26956152

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/reality-check-with-polly-curtis/2012/mar/08/kony-2012-what-s-the-story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Russell
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1h 10min
October 26, 2022E40: The History of Lobotomies
You get a lobotomy! & You get a lobotomy! We all get a LOBOTOMY! This week's episode takes a look at the history of lobotomies, the effects of the procedure, and how far we've come today. Happy spooky season!
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Sources:
The History of Lobotomy | Psych Central

'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's Journey : NPR

Lobotomy - Wikipedia

lobotomy | Definition, Procedure, History, Effects, & Facts | Britannica
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49min

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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.