Mike and Case discuss pseudoscience and quackery in self-help gadgets, with a focus on “magnetic” and “ionized” bracelets.
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Sam Mulvey is a producer and the technical brain behind Ask an Atheist. He is a collector of vinegar varieties, vintage computers, antique radios, and propaganda.
I found it interesting that you guys plugged Rich Lyons’ show the same day he called into your sister show (sort of), The Atheist Experience. Rich got a lot of attention on Sunday.
Otherwise, great show! I thought it was the best ever by a LONG shot!!! I NEED to buy some of those Ask an Atheist magic bracelets! 😉 …Serioulsy, I liked the show; it reminds me why I am glad to be skeptical about all things, which will hopefully protect me from being conned out of money, possessions, etc. in my future.
Courtesy of “This Hour Has 22 Minutes”, the Vague Ray Ionized Bracelet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmF0R-LxHOM&NR=1
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