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We look at how to tackle the destructive rise of scientific misinformation and disinformation. Each episode is a live recording of one of the public events hosted by Challenging Pseudoscience, at the Royal Institution. We’re a diverse collective of journalists, scientists, academics and social media experts who came together in 2019 to look at this problem from different angles. The group is supported by the Royal Institution and the Open Society Foundation, and based in London. The goal is ...
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There's a lot of bullshit out there, this show is here to help you cut through the noise, dogma and pseudoscience. But not in a boring, freshman science class kind of way. We want to show you that taking your health and fitness seriously can be fun too. There's no universal path the wellness. On this show we'll share what the research shows on key exercise and nutrition topics, lay out the pros and cons, and help you figure out what's best for you - perfect little snowflake that you are. So, ...
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[Jul 24, 2021] [Flat Earth, Banjo, USA, Japan and Brazil] The Newly RESTORED Gleason's Map Download here: Red RESTORED Map: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mz60naa0hk5ujc/Gleason%20Map_v2.2_Red_3D_effect.png?dl=0 Show more Blue RESTORED Map: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uzwp4kah1nuq2aw/GLEASON%20MAP_FINAL_ENG_blue_3D_white%20back2.png?dl=0 Google Drive RES…
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[Feb 23, 2018] [Billy Bumr] They are still alive and doing well. NASA is an ongoing false flag hoax. NASA has gone nowhere. Show more Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book Flat Earth Dave on your show: https://flatearthdave.com/book-flat-earth-dave/ Detoxify your life! Remo…
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[Jul 23, 2021] [p-brane] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pbrane PayPal: https://paypal.me/pbraneYoutubechannel MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/p-brane Show more Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book Flat Earth Dave on your show: https://flatearthdave.com/book-flat-eart…
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[Mar 8, 2019] [Mathew Brown] Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book Flat Earth Dave on your show: https://flatearthdave.com/book-flat-earth-dave/ Detoxify your life! Remove Nano Toxins! Buy "MasterPeace" Holistic Detoxification. Link here: https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/?ref=2…
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[May 13, 2015] [Computer History Museum] In 1900, sponge divers off the coast of the tiny Greek island of Antikythera made an astonishing discovery: the wreck of an ancient Roman ship lay 200 feet beneath the water, its dazzling cargo spread out over the ocean floor. Among the life-size statues and amphorae was an encrusted piece of metal, which af…
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[Apr 16, 2020] What you hear in this video, now known as "The Secret Covenant of the Illuminati" surfaced on the web in 2002. Sent from a broken email address to someone that ran (or possibly still runs) a conspiracy info website. Some conspiracy researchers believe that this secret covenant was written by a member of the Illuminati. Others, includ…
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[Jul 29, 2021] [Kyle Adams] If you see something you disagree with, please come participate on our debate board. https://miro.com/welcomeonboard/ZDV5cEJyMjREVTZpcWlzTVZOaFd6NkZMTnBMekpBSWhIem9qSllzb1dqN21zR3NPYzE4Yll5SFY5d2NMR1RiT3wzMDc0NDU3MzQ2NTcxNTAyMzMw Show more Works Cited: Coriolis Effect animation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriolis_for…
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[Jun 21, 2019] [vikka Draziv /Truth In Plain Sight] Final Chapter Himalayan Ranges Flat Earth! Globe Is Done!!! Truth In Plain Sight! https://www.facebook.com/truthinplain/ Vikka Draziv https://www.facebook.com/vikka.draziv.9 Show more Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book …
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[May 13, 2015] [Computer History Museum] In 1900, sponge divers off the coast of the tiny Greek island of Antikythera made an astonishing discovery: the wreck of an ancient Roman ship lay 200 feet beneath the water, its dazzling cargo spread out over the ocean floor. Among the life-size statues and amphorae was an encrusted piece of metal, which af…
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[Nov 20, 2009] [TED] http://www.ted.com Rather than demo another new technology, Tom Wujec reaches back to one of our earliest but most ingenious devices -- the astrolabe. With thousands of uses, from telling time to mapping the night sky, this old tech reminds us that the ancient can be as brilliant as the brand-new. Show more Get the app! Learn t…
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[Mar 17, 2022] [Flat Earth, Banjo, USA, Japan and Brazil] The Newly RESTORED Gleason's Map Download here: Red RESTORED Map: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mz60naa0hk5ujc/Gleason%20Map_v2.2_Red_3D_effect.png?dl=0 Show more Blue RESTORED Map: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uzwp4kah1nuq2aw/GLEASON%20MAP_FINAL_ENG_blue_3D_white%20back2.png?dl=0 Google Drive RES…
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[Jun 8, 2021] [Ewaranon] Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book Flat Earth Dave on your show: https://flatearthdave.com/book-flat-earth-dave/ Detoxify your life! Remove Nano Toxins! Buy "MasterPeace" Holistic Detoxification. Link here: https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/?ref=24315…
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[Feb 25, 2016] [Stanford] As part of an international team, Dr Tony Freeth has been a central figure in an extraordinary voyage of discovery: every new revelation has reinforced a sense of shock about this highly sophisticated ancient Greek astronomical calculating machine. It is one of the true wonders of the ancient world. Show more Get the app! …
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[Jun 7, 2021] [Ewaranon] Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book Flat Earth Dave on your show: https://flatearthdave.com/book-flat-earth-dave/ Detoxify your life! Remove Nano Toxins! Buy "MasterPeace" Holistic Detoxification. Link here: https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/?ref=24315…
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[Nov 20, 2020] [SeMontreal] Predates the Babylonians Saros cycle by almost 1000 years Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book Flat Earth Dave on your show: https://flatearthdave.com/book-flat-earth-dave/ Detoxify your life! Remove Nano Toxins! Buy "MasterPeace" Holistic Detox…
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[Aug 13, 2017] [ODD TV] Get the app! Learn the TRUTH! More info found at https://www.FlatEarthDave.com App Referral code: FErkvst To book Flat Earth Dave on your show: https://flatearthdave.com/book-flat-earth-dave/ Detoxify your life! Remove Nano Toxins! Buy "MasterPeace" Holistic Detoxification. Link here: https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/?ref=24315 …
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This episode is a recording of a talk given by medical historian, Marius Turda, at the Royal Institution in September 2021. His talk explored the historical roots of eugenics. He argued that the longevity of eugenics is due not just to its promise of drawing together social and cultural theories of human improvement, but also the credibility it was…
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This episode features a panel discussion hosted online by the Association of British Science Writers in October 2021. The theme was the so-called ‘culture war’ and its effect on the UK's science and technology museums. The panelists discuss their personal experiences of government influence on museum independence and policy, and who should and shou…
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This episode features a panel discussion held at the British Science Festival Live in Chelmsford, UK, in September 2021. The theme was fake news and how to tackle the spread of scientific misinformation. The panelists discuss how social media algorithms help the spread of misinformation and fake news, they speak about the language to be aware of wh…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavey shares the research on diet breaks for fat loss. The boys also announce a big change to the podcast format. Finally, they touch on the mental health and stress levels of high-level athletes such as Simone Biles...and how the last year has affected all of us. If you love the strength part of Stre…
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In this episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant shares his journey of losing over 30 pounds in the last 7 months. Addressing his 4 pillars of health, Coach Heavey walks through Grant’s progress and success. The boys also answer a listener question about the 75 Hard Challenge. Is it worth it? Is it really about mental toughness or marketing genius? If…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss nature vs nurture: Is willpower genetic and thus preordained at birth? The boys also debate who has the most willpower between the two of them. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Hea…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey discusses the #1 reason why people struggle with fat loss- it’s not what you think! Grant also shares his recent success with fat loss, a memorable 9-mile run and a sneak peek at this month’s whiskey club selection. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get i…
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This episode features a panel discussion held at the Association of British Science Writers online in June 2021. The theme was misinformation and censorship on social media. The panel discussed how algorithms that feed us science news on social media sometimes promote disinformation and inadvertently demote good scientific content. The panelists ex…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey chat about concurrent training: the combination of weight training and cardio. Does cardio interfere with strength gains? What’s the ideal workout order, recovery period and frequency of training when combining strength and cardio? Tune in to hear what the research says ...and to hear …
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This episode was a panel discussion about vaccines hosted by the Royal Institution in February 2021. The panel explored how vaccines work, why some people are sceptical of them despite the evidence, and how disinformation about vaccines spreads online. They also took questions from the audience, offering lots of practical advice. The discussion was…
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This episode was a panel discussion on the theme of disinformation held at the Association of British Science Writers for their online UK Conference of Science Journalists in October 2020. We focused on the difference between misinformation and disinformation, the tactics of those spreading pseudoscientific theories such as climate change denial, a…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Coach Nicole of Evidence Based Athlete to answer all of Grant’s running questions. Having recently been bit by the running bug, Grant gets advice on running shoes, how to properly increase mileage, setting running goals, form tweaks and mindset. If you love the strength p…
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If you already have a caffeine habit, can you still use caffeine as an ergogenic aid for strength and strength endurance? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares the science on caffeine as an ergogenic aid, dosing for men vs women, and whether you should cut back on regular daily caffeine to improve pre-workout caffeine e…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the science behind exercise order. Does it matter what movements you perform first for strength vs hypertrophy? How does an extended warmup affect training? And what is the principle of specificity? Tune in to hear all the details. If you love the strength part of Strength & Sc…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavy and Grant discuss a question from listener Jim: Can you get stronger and build muscle with age? Heavy shares the research on muscle and aging, the most powerful supplement for older athletes, and variations in protein requirements for masters athletes. If you love the strength part of Strength & …
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by national long cycle kettlebell champion Bill Esch. Bill shares his tips on kettlebell training for beginner and intermediate athletes, breathing, technique work, and the mental aspect of kettlebell as a sport. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd l…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss various fasting protocols. Coach Heavey reviews research studies on the OMAD (one meal a day), the alternate day fating (ADF) and combination protocols. Tune in to get the scoop on all things fasting and how Grant has fallen in love with the scale. If you love the strength part…
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What would you do if you were told you'd never lift a barbell again? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by EBA Coach Nicole for a special client case study. Nicole shares the journey of client “Nakatomi” who went from emergency back surgery and a prognosis that she would never lift again, to setting all-time …
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Beer + burpees in the name of science??? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss two studies researching the effects of mixing HIIT training and alcohol. Tune in to find out the results of alcohol on body composition and performance. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the be…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the best methods for measuring body composition changes at home. From smart scales, tape measurements, calipers and lifting progress, they cover the gamut of both fat loss and body recomposition tracking. Heavey also helps Grant get over his hatred of the scale. If you love the…
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In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares his new take on stress as an inflatable, flapping pillar of health. Distressors, eustressors and how imaginary trolls can help manage your health. It’s a wild yet brilliant ride through both Heavey’s mind AND stress management. Buckle up! If you like Heavey's take on health and fitn…
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This week the boys celebrate 300 episodes with a look back at their beginnings. Tune in to hear hilarious outtakes, trivia, and bad jokes along the Strength and Scotch journey. Grant and Brandon also share how their views have changed on health, fitness and whiskey over the last 6 years. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to su…
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In this episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by Tim Pellerin, General Manager of PAX Labs. As a leader in the cannabis space, from regulation to product innovation, Tim is helping to transform the industry and establish cannabis as a force for good. The boys chat all things cannabis: from regulations, delivery mechanisms, strains and health effects…
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In this episode, the boys are joined by Evidence Based Athlete Coach Nicole to discuss nutrition and training for ultra endurance athletes. Nicole shares the journey of EBA client “Tomagotchi”, an accomplished endurance athlete looking to up his performance for 100 mile races. They chat about calories, electrolytes, mileage and the mental preparati…
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This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Dr. Eric Bean, PhD, a high performance and leadership consultant. Dr. Bean shares his expertise from working with navy seals, the army, high level CEO’s to professional athletes. The boys chat all things mental performance including tips on working from home, finding your flow state and intrinsic motivation.…
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In this episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by a special guest and founder of the Levels continuous glucose monitoring company, Josh Clemente. With a background in aerospace engineering, CrossFit and a curiosity to improve his own energy levels, Josh developed Levels as a tool for improving metabolic fitness and preventing insulin resistance. The …
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In this week’s episode Grant and Heavey answer a question from listener Joe: How to keep your muscle when increasing running. Heavy shares his tips on strength training to maintain muscle mass as well as nutrition strategies to keep that hard-earned muscle. Grant also shares his new infatuation with gaba rice (germinated brown rice) and the boys di…
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This week the boys are joined by Heavey’s wife and Evidence Based Athlete Coach Nicole to chat about fitness and nutrition on the road. Heavey and Nicole have a dialed-in routine for road trip nutrition and training that has served them well both pre and during the pandemic. Tune in to hear their tips on maintaining fitness while limited on equipme…
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In this week’s episode, Coach Heavey shares the research on exercise for improving cognitive function. What exercises are most effective for acute and long term mental acuity? Tune in to find out! And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.…
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This week on Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Heavey’s wife and head coach at Evidence Based Athlete, Coach Nicole. Nicole shares a case study on a nutrition client, “Bobcat” who lost 45 pounds over the last 4 months. The trio discusses details on Bobcat’s nutrition coaching as well as his home training program with minimal equip…
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