Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it's a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.
Serious Inquiries Only
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Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it's a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
SIO520: My Talk at SkeptiCal - Selective Skepticism Is Not Skepticism
Host [Host Name] interviews SkeptiCal speaker [Guest Name] about selective skepticism and its relation to true skepticism, offering insights into critical thinking.
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SIO519: People Are Misinterpreting Obsession in Very Revealing Ways
Host Lydia Polgreen and guest [Guest Name, Credential] dissect the film "Obsession," exploring its commentary on gender, consent, and the "nice guy" trope in this interview.
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