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Offline Steven Novella

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Episode #78
« on: Jan 20, 2007, 09:38:12 AM »
Podcast #78 1/15/2007
News Items: Stem Cell Debate, Randi Psychic Challenge (with an interview with Jeff Wagg)
Your E-mails and Questions: Government Conspiracies, Herbal Remedies, Skeptical Movement, Scientology
Randi Speaks: What’s That Line
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« Reply #1 on: Jan 20, 2007, 09:59:46 AM »
OK

Gotta get the puzzle this time  :D
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« Reply #2 on: Jan 20, 2007, 10:06:09 AM »
Damn have no idea

Sounds like a kalidoscope  :P
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« Reply #3 on: Jan 20, 2007, 10:47:54 AM »
My answer to this week's skeptical puzzle:

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« Reply #4 on: Jan 20, 2007, 10:57:30 AM »
I'm only 3 minutes into it now...
Who the hell are these assholes who go out of their way and take the time to write you guys emails saying "please make drastic changes to the style and format of your podcast so I can like it more, because the fact that you guys sound like you're enjoying yourselves really burns my ass."?!!!
I just don't get it... what gives these people the sense of entitlement to write in asking you to change the podcast to fit their personal tastes better?

There are several other skeptical podcasts out there. If you want a stripped down, streamlined, just-the-facts podcast, listen to Skeptoid or Point Of Inquiry, both very good podcasts. Asking a panel of 6 very passionate people to cut down on their banter is just selfish and stupid. If you don't like it, fast forward or find another podcast, or, better yet, if you think you know what would make such a great podcast, start making your own goddamned podcasts.  :x
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« Reply #5 on: Jan 20, 2007, 11:08:10 AM »
Evan:

  Please, the rhyming is killing me.   You rhymed "three" and "see" twice each in a 6 line poem.  It almost reminds me of the clone high episode where Ghandi becomes a rapper named "G-spot" because he realized that he's awesome at rhyming when he rhymed "G-spot" with "G-spot" (His song was called "G-spot rocks the G-spot.").  Except, obviously, better than that.

Seriously, though, I think the skeptical puzzle is one of my favorite parts of the show, even if Mike does always beat me to the answer.  :wink:

[Edit: Awesomely, it turns out the episode is online here]
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« Reply #6 on: Jan 20, 2007, 11:33:48 AM »
Quote from: "Paul Ganssle"

Seriously, though, I think the skeptical puzzle is one of my favorite parts of the show, even if Mike does always beat me to the answer.  :wink:


Yeah it's one of the best segments on the show.  Makes you think.  Plus the rhyming is awesome ;)  I just hope we get a full-fledged rap sometime soon.
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« Reply #7 on: Jan 20, 2007, 02:24:42 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: Jan 20, 2007, 02:35:16 PM »
Quote from: "Ciro"
I just don't get it... what gives these people the sense of entitlement to write in asking you to change the podcast to fit their personal tastes better?

Luckily for the rest of us, they're greatly (didn't Steve say 2%?) in the minority. Having intelligent and witty conversation about interesting topics is what makes the SGU great, and the friendly banter is an essential element of that.

As to how anyone would actually have the gumption to request that a long-running show change its format to suit their own personal preferences... no idea. Personally, I'd only make such a suggestion if I happened to have a vast amount of experience and success in a similar endeavour, and would back up such a suggestion with the pros/cons of such a change... and even then it would simply be couched as a something to take under consideration.
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« Reply #9 on: Jan 20, 2007, 02:55:10 PM »
Quote from: "jason"
Latest Science or Fiction rankings can be found here.


Thanks jason for your work on this.  It's appreciated.
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« Reply #10 on: Jan 20, 2007, 04:55:18 PM »
I'm listening to the podcast and I have to say this. I think your all very funny. I like the banter, and I think it would be very awkward if you took it out. So, talk all you want, just as long as you keep or improve the quality.

P.S. Do you think that awkward is an awkward word? I do.
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« Reply #11 on: Jan 20, 2007, 07:49:47 PM »
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My answer to this week's skeptical puzzle:

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Dammit Mike... you just wait until the busy period at my job is over.

I'll get you... and your little dog too!
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« Reply #12 on: Jan 21, 2007, 06:06:48 AM »
Quote from: "Ciro"
I'm only 3 minutes into it now...
Who the hell are these assholes who go out of their way and take the time to write you guys emails saying "please make drastic changes to the style and format of your podcast so I can like it more, because the fact that you guys sound like you're enjoying yourselves really burns my ass."?!!!
I just don't get it... what gives these people the sense of entitlement to write in asking you to change the podcast to fit their personal tastes better?


I've always felt that there's an inverse relationship between the price one pays for a service and the amount of bitching you feel you're entitled to. People seem to bitch the most about things they get for free. I figure because people make the subtle idea that things they get for free they are entitled to (you get stuff free from the government, right? and you're entitled to it, right?).
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« Reply #13 on: Jan 21, 2007, 07:30:12 AM »
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My answer to this week's skeptical puzzle:

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Dammit Mike... you just wait until the busy period at my job is over.

I'll get you... and your little dog too!


Do what you want with me but leave Toto out of this.  Sylvia Browne told me that once he goes back to Kansas he will go on to great things!! ;)
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« Reply #14 on: Jan 21, 2007, 10:17:46 AM »
Here's a link to the video of the TV show James Randi speaks of:



It's quite funny/pathetic, specially the excuse for why it's not working.
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