Skeptic: Extraordinary Claims, Revolutionary Ideas, and the Promotion of Science

Shermer Appearances
on other podcasts

TEDTalks (November 2006)

Michael Shermer takes us on a hilarious romp through the strange claims we humans put forth as truth — from alien encounters to Virgin Mary sightings on pizza pies, to hidden messages revealed while playing “Stairway to Heaven” backwards — and explains the evolutionary and cognitive basis for these lapses in reason.
(download streaming video)

CATO Institute Debate (October 2006)

Michael Shermer, author of Why Darwin Matters, presented his case against intelligent design in a debate with Jonathan Wells, Senior Fellow, Center for Science and Culture, Discovery Institute. (download 32MB MP3) (download streaming video)

Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe (October 2006)

Michael Shermer discusses his latest book with Steven Novella, President of the New England Skeptics Society, and James Randi discusses the business of astrology. (download 26MB MP3)

Point of Inquiry (September 2006)

Michael Shermer discusses evolution and Intelligent Design theory, Darwin’s impact on the world today, the conflict and the compatibility of science and religion, and the meaning of life without God. (download 15MB MP3)

Truth-Driven Thinking (September 2006)

Michael Shermer discusses his long history of debating the proponents of creationism and intelligent design, and his latest book. (download 18MB MP3)

TVWashington (September 2006)

Michael Shermer reads from Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design at Town Hall in Seattle. (download streaming video)

Beyond Science (September 2006)

Michael Shermer discusses what it means to be a skeptic today. Topics range from UFOs and alternative medicine to legalized marijuana. (download 29MB MP3)

SETI Radio (March 2006)

Michael Shermer appeared on the SETI Institute’s weekly science radio program, Are We Alone? In this show, Shermer shares what he learned about Darwin after having retraced his steps on a journey through the Galapagos Islands. (download 47MB MP3)

University of Alabama (February 2006)

Michael Shermer defended evolution in a debate against Paul Nelson — one of the world’s most noted proponents of intelligent design and a senior fellow with Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. Please note: the first 2 minutes, 48 seconds of this recording has technical problems with volume and clarity, but the rest is fine. (download 15MB MP3)

Audiomartini (December 2005)

Is life on Earth the product of a supernatural Creator or Darwinian evolution? Can science prove the existence of God? Michael Shermer goes head to head with noted Intelligent Design theorist William Dembski, fellow of the Discovery Institute. The devout and the heretical alike will gain insight from this fascinating interview.
(download 10MB MP3)

AirTalk 89.3 KPCC, Pasadena (April 2005)

Michael Shermer joins Larry Mantle to discuss the latest science stories, including dwarf hominids in Indonesia, extra-solar system plants, T-Rex soft tissue, and global warming. (download streaming audio)

ITConversations (February 2005)

Michael Shermer, speaking with Dr. Moira Gunn, teaches us about being skeptical. (download 10MB MP3)

AirTalk 89.3 KPCC, Pasadena (March 2004)

Michael Shermer joins Larry Mantle to talk about his book The Science of Good and Evil in which he explains how humans transformed the moral sentiments displayed in many primate species — shame and trust, for instance — into ethical principles. (download streaming audio)

AirTalk 89.3 KPCC, Pasadena (December 2003)

Michael Shermer joins Larry Mantle to talk about the biggest recent science stories in the news. (download streaming audio)