In this Inbetweenisode, Sheldon tells the story of how the a U.S. military (now known as NORAD) began tracking the progress of Santa Claus across the globe, keeping kids informed as to his whereabouts during the Christmas season. SHOW NOTES - INBETWEENISODE 02 CLICK HERE to visit NORAD's Santa Tracker, which also includes fun online activities for …

Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing the psychology of Prosocial Behavior. Interview with rock star and philanthropist Belinda Carlisle. Science Report about Sempo Sugihara, the "Japanese Schindler." Good News report from Marilin about the shared kindness between a waitress and her firefighter customers. CLICK HERE to learn more about t…

In this, our first Inbetweenisode, Sheldon reports on the 47th anniversary of John Carlos and Tommie Smith's historic raised-fist solute at the Mexico City Summer Olympic Games in 1968, telling the part of the story that has been left out for nearly five decades. SHOW NOTES - INBETWEENISODE 01 CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for "An Evening with Jam…

(00:00) Introduction with Marilin talking about her first awareness of James Randi and his work. (15:51) Interview with James "The Amazing" Randi. (30:15) Science Report from Sheldon on the "unsinkable rubber duckie" named Peter Popoff. (43:21) Good News Report from Marilin about a skeptic Kirill Alferov's investigation of telekinesis in Russia. (5…

Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing a variety of myths, and superstitions that persist outside the United States. An Interview with Turkish blogger and skeptical activist Dr. Işıl Arican about her efforts to combat non-skeptical thinking in her home country. A Science Report about a Chinese monk who claims to be able to walk on water. …

Introduction in which Sheldon and Marilin discuss statistics on Transgender demographics, discrimination against Trans citizens, and efforts to ensure protection and fair treatment. An Interview with Trans actress and model, Cassandra Cass. A Science Report on the proper terminology and "do's and don'ts" regarding discussing Transgender issues. A G…

Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing the way sociologists and others study the use of music in everyday life. Interview with musician, songwriter, and podcaster, George Hrab. A Science Report about the true meaning behind some of the most popular songs of the 20th century. A Good News segment from Marilin that details a program that use…

Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing survey results of belief in ghosts and haunted houses. An Interview with famed "paranormal investigation team" Bryan & Baxter. A Science Report from Sheldon covering the history of the Fox Sisters and their role in the rise of Spiritualism. A Good News Segment by Marilin, detailing how real scientist…

Introduction with Marilin and Sheldon discussing the way that food fads enter our consciousness, work their way through the market, then fade away. An Interview with sociologist and author Barry Glassner about his book The Gospel of Food. A Science Report about the science (or lack thereof) behind the Internet meme "What Happens One Hour After Drin…

Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing common myths about space and space exploration. An Interview with UFO researcher and investigator Robert Sheaffer. The Science Report discussing the growing movement of people who deny that man ever landed on the moon. And a Good News report about an unlikely participant in the recent satellite missi…

Introduction with Marilin and Sheldon discussing defenses against some of the lame Creationist arguments against evolution. An Interview (Marilin's first!) with science defender Dr. Eugenie Scott. A Science Report about a Russian project to breed tame foxes that may shed light on the evolution of the modern dog. And a Good News report about a young…

Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing five common persuasion tactics, and personal stories of being conned. An Interview with social psychologist and fraud/con-criminal expert Dr. Anthony Pratkanis. Good News segment from Marilin about a whistle blower who uncovered a multi-million dollar scam in which perfectly healthy people were being…

Introduction with Sheldon and Marilin discussing little known facts about twins. Interview with famed psychologist and twin studies expert, Dr. Nancy Segal. Science Report from Sheldon about internationally famous conjoined twins The Hilton Sisters. Good News Report from Marilin about two identical twins who were separated at birth, but found each …

Introduction in which Sheldon and Marilin discuss some surprising research results on memory production and failure. Interview with famed psychologist and memory expert Dr. Elizabeth Loftus about her research on Implanted Memories. The Science Report details cases of false memory and accusations of child molestation that led to long prison terms fo…

Introduction includes a conversation in which Sheldon and Marilin discuss current pro-vaccination laws in California, and commentary by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg about vaccine deniers. An Interview with pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Paul Offit. A Science Report about Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent research claiming a lin…

Introduction of the topic of Secularism with a conversation between Sheldon and Marilin about non-belief in their own lives. Interview with Catherine Dunphy (the former executive director of The Clergy Project), and Mary Johnson (a former member of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity). Science Report about how research on partial temporal lobe …

Today, April 23rd, 2015, is "Openly Secular Day"! We here at ShelShocked have an openly, and proudly, secular worldview. And we encourage all of our openly secular friends to commit themselves to sharing their secular worldview with at least one other person today! Visibility is power!Por Sheldon W. Helms

Introduction to the topic discussing Indiana's passage of their discriminatory Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Interview with famed neuroscientist Dr. Simon LeVay about his research on the biological roots of sexual orientation. Science Report on the horrors of so-called "Gay Conversion Therapy." And a Good News segment from Marilin about progre…

Introduction of new co-host, Marilin Colón, and discussion about HBO's "Going Clear" documentary about Scientology. Interview with psychologist and cult expert Dr. Patrick O'Reilly. Science Report about the history of research on cognitive dissonance, and its role in cult membership. Good News about former FLDS member Sabrina Tetzner's successful b…

Sheldon and Amanda discuss their roles in Operation Bumblebee, a skeptical investigation of self-described psychic medium Chip Coffey, and the reaction by some in the skeptic community. Interview with Jay Novella from the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast about his video project, "Occ, the Skeptical Caveman." Science Report on the psychologic…

Interview with Holocaust survivor, Magda Brown about her experiences in the death camps in Auschwitz and Buchenwald during WWII. The Science Report from Sheldon about "Christians Against Dinosaurs" video "explaining paleontology." The Good News from Amanda about Australian protests against vaccine denialist, Dr. Sherry Tenpenny. SHOW NOTES - EPISOD…

Introduction of Sheldon and Amanda, sharing their stories of how they came to be skeptics. Interview with psychologist and well known skeptic, Dr. Michael Shermer about his new book, "The Moral Arc." Science Report on the formation of morality and bigotry in humans. The Good News from Amanda about women's rights activists Mahdieh Golru in Iran and …