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Michael Shermer
Science writer and skeptic
Michael Shermer is an American science writer, skeptic, and founder of Skeptic magazine. He has written extensively on topics such as science, philosophy, and critical thinking.
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HostThe Forward132 eps
GuestThe Epstein Chronicles1804 eps
GuestGlorian Podcast694 eps
GuestThe Grimerica Show799 eps
GuestNature Podcast921 eps
GuestBeau of The Fifth Column7670 eps
GuestThe Daily Stoic2973 eps
HostTheThinkingAtheist805 eps
GuestItzik's Well Podcast - Irwin Keller102 eps
HostTiny Matters188 eps
GuestShort Mystery and Suspense Collection 013 by Various48 eps
HostTRIGGERnometry863 epsChronological feed
Recent appearances
Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU - Why Conspiracy Theories Are So AddictiveWGKMSep 3, 20261:13:06HostMichael Shermer Vs. Sean McDowell On Does God Exist? | DSH #2117Digital Social HourAug 26, 202647:52HostEp. 102 | 3 Terrifying Cults You've Never Heard Of...Crime, Conspiracy, Cults and MurderMar 18, 20261:30:29GuestCan We Be Moral Without Religion?Answers with Ken HamMar 17, 2026GuestHow About Not One, But Two Asteroids That Wiped Out Dinosaurs?Bright Side UniverseMar 9, 202612:30GuestNikola Tesla, Night Thinking, and the State Between Sleep and WakefulnessNight Shift w/ Justin S. King - Evening Routine MasteryMar 5, 20264:13GuestJeffrey Epstein And His Status On The Harvard CampusThe Epstein ChroniclesFeb 23, 202634:27Guest618. The 1 Epstein Conspiracy That Shocked Me: Michael Shermerheretics.Feb 7, 20261:09:33HostResisting the post-truth societyThink from KERAFeb 5, 202646:41HostEpstein Files Unsealed: Alex Acosta And His Epstein Interview With OIG Inspectors (Part 7) (1/11/26)The Epstein ChroniclesJan 11, 202614:05GuestThe Worst Arguments for GodTheThinkingAtheistApr 15, 20251:11:00HostFirst Thing We Do, Let's Fire All The LawyersAbove the Law - Thinking Like a LawyerJan 29, 202537:00GuestHeathens for the HolidaysTheThinkingAtheistDec 23, 202454:22HostGod the Moral MonsterTheThinkingAtheistDec 3, 20241:04:59HostThe Truth Behind Conspiracy Theories: Why They Matter More Than Ever | Michael Shermer (Archived Episode)Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryNov 18, 20241:37:22GuestGhosts and cyborgs: A specter skeptic and the promise (and perils) of biohybrid robotsTiny MattersOct 30, 202428:44HostThe Premature BurialShort Mystery and Suspense Collection 013 by VariousSep 28, 202435:08GuestAtheist Bible Quiz Time: ROUND 2TheThinkingAtheistAug 20, 20241:07:15HostThe United States Proves God! (and other listener calls)TheThinkingAtheistMay 7, 202455:14HostHell for the Holidays? Dealing with Religious Families on ChristmasTheThinkingAtheistDec 12, 20231:03:04Host