Within Reason Podcast
1) Episode 208 - Finale
It’s the season 2 finale. Jonathan sits down with Andrew Cody, Anna af Hallstrom, and Matt Barbacki to talk about rationality, skepticism, and what’s next for Montreal. We discuss the inaugural editio...Show More
2) Episode 207 - Joe Nickell on Hauntings
Ghosts, poltergeists, apparitions… if we believe in them, does that make them true? Jonathan sits down with an expert who does sleight-of-hand before every interview: Dr. Joe Nickell! The Mackenzie Ho...Show More
3) Episode 206 - Daniele Fanelli and Jonathan Kimmelman on (Bad) Science
Is scientific research inefficient or have we grossly oversimplified the situation? We begin with a mad comedic dash through the life of a young scientist to the sound of Italian music and then meet a...Show More
4) Episode 205 - Funny You Should Think That!
It's a ho-ho-holiday special, bringing you audio from our November 16 stage show, Funny You Should Think That! Stuck with annoying relatives with no idea how to entertain them? Start playing this show...Show More
5) Episode 204 - Christopher Labos on the Rise of Integrative Medicine
Would you like a side of magic with your chemo? Disproven folk remedies used to be domain of snake oil salesmen; now, they are being integrated into university health centres. Jonathan speaks to Dr. C...Show More
6) Episode 203 - Jill Tarter on SETI Funding
It's a tug-of-war between a Romantic yearning for the stars and the sometimes harsh economic reality. As we listen for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, who pays the phone bill? Jonathan sits do...Show More
7) Episode 202 - Eric Weichel on Postmodern Art
Is a long cardboard chain and anchor really a deep message on immigration? What is the difference between artificial pussy willows and an escalator? Are postmodern artists just having a laugh? Jonatha...Show More
8) Episode 201 - Michael Shermer on Believing
We celebrate our return with Mr. Skepticism himself, Dr. Michael Shermer. What was it in humans' evolution that led to us having beliefs and what credence can we ascribe to them? We talk mushers, invi...Show More
9) Teaser for Season 2
Season 2 starts in September. In the meantime, here's a look back at our first season and the reveal of our guest on the season premiere. Skeptics, you might know who he is. Music is "The Flames of R...Show More
10) Episode 106 - Joe Schwarcz on the Irrational Fear of Chemicals
It's the season 1 finale of Within Reason with bestselling author and public science educator Dr. Joe Schwarcz. We discuss chemophobia, bisphenol A, homeopathy, and the future of college education (hi...Show More