In the first live episode of Season 8, editor of Doubtful News, Sharon Hill, returns to the program to continue our conversation about building a bridge between the skeptic and paranormal community. We also discuss the latest happenings in the world of cryptozoology, ufology, skepticism, and the esoteric.
Highlights: We get an update from Sharon on the aftermath of her BoA:Audio appearance last Spring as well as what she’s been up to since we last spoke. We also cover bias in the skeptical community against skeptics who look at “silly” topics, how skepticism has undergone a significant change in recent years, skeptic conferences v. paranormal conferences, dealing with online feuds, as well as a troubling phone encounter from a “fan” that Sharon experienced.
Additionally, Sharon tells us about the latest in the Melba Ketchum Bigfoot DNA case and we examine the challenges of bringing science into UFO research. Other topics include the adoption of spiritualism by modern day paranormal research, science as a religion, Sharon’s ghost hunting trip, and the need to avoid generalizing paranormal researchers.
The episode also includes calls from two listeners who share their thoughts on the conversation. And, wrapping things up, we briefly talk about Martian and Lunar anomalies, the anti-vaccine movement, and Binnall closes out the program by sharing his awkward dentist story.
This interview was recorded live on 10/8/2013.
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Sharon Hill
Doubtful News
1 Hour, 59 Minutes
What a wonderful guest Sharon is. It’s so refreshing to hear someone who doesn’t buy into so much nonsense that exists in the paranormal world. Too many people believe every single conspiracy and YouTube video that is put out, either by established names or newbies. Which of course does nothing to further the field, but just opens it up to more ridicule. Bravo to Sharon for bucking this trend and showing us that you can be open to new ideas, but still maintain your brains facilities to distinguish between the made-up and absurd, and the real facts. Have her back more often Tim! =)