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Swoopy and Derek's wife provided daily updates of Derek's condition via the show's online [[message boards]]. Weeks later, he regained consciousness and began undergoing therapy. Swoopy gradually found time to produce new shows, calling on others to act as co-host. In December 2005, Derek returned to the weekly broadcast, as he now requires only part-time rehabilitation. |
Swoopy and Derek's wife provided daily updates of Derek's condition via the show's online [[message boards]]. Weeks later, he regained consciousness and began undergoing therapy. Swoopy gradually found time to produce new shows, calling on others to act as co-host. In December 2005, Derek returned to the weekly broadcast, as he now requires only part-time rehabilitation. |
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After an episode on Feb 12, 2006 [http://www.skepticality.com/p_listentopast.php], the hosts took the longest break the program has seen since its inception. No updates of the podcast were posted via the feed or the website from that time until August 14th 2006. However, the hosts were active during the break in the discussion forum [http://skepticality.com/phpBB/]of the website, discussing their long break as well as many skeptical topics. In a June 11, 2006 discussion forum announcement Derek Colanduno noted work towards, and the possibility of, an imminent episode. [http://www.skepticality.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1651] |
After an episode on Feb 12, 2006 [http://www.skepticality.com/p_listentopast.php], the hosts took the longest break the program has seen since its inception. No updates of the podcast were posted via the feed or the website from that time until August 14th, 2006. However, the hosts were active during the break in the discussion forum [http://skepticality.com/phpBB/]of the website, discussing their long break as well as many skeptical topics. In a June 11, 2006 discussion forum announcement Derek Colanduno noted work towards, and the possibility of, an imminent episode. [http://www.skepticality.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1651] |
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On August 14th, 2006 the long awaited episode did appear with an announcement that Skepticality is now the official podcast of [http://www.skeptic.com/| Skeptics Magazine]. |
On August 14th, 2006 the long awaited episode did appear with an announcement that Skepticality is now the official podcast of [http://www.skeptic.com/| Skeptics Magazine]. |
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Revision as of 05:39, 15 August 2006
| Skepticality | |
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| File:Skepticality logo.jpg Hosts Derek (left) and Swoopy (right) | |
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Derek Colanduno Swoopy |
| Genre | Science, News, Monkeys |
| Updates | Biweekly (Last Podcast Aug, 14th, 2006) |
| Publication | |
| Ratings | Non-explicit |
Skepticality is the official biweekly podcast of Skeptic Magazine. It explores rational thought, skeptical ideas, and famous myths from around the world, throughout history. Beginning in April 2005, it has featured interviews with famous skeptics, such as James Randi, as well as scientists, such as author and astronomer Phil Plait.
Skepticality is co-hosted by Derek Colanduno and Robynn McCarthy ("Swoopy", as she is known on the show.)
On August 14, 2006, after a 6 month break; the hosts produced a new show which included an interview with Michael Shermer where they announced that they have become the official biweekly podcast of Skeptic Magazine.
Hiatus, Limbo and Dramatic Return
On September 7, 2005, Apple CEO Steve Jobs, during a keynote address, mentioned Skepticality as one of the top nine podcasts at the iTunes Music Store.
On the same day that Jobs highlighted the program's success, its future was thrust into uncertainty: little over an hour later, co-host Derek Colanduno suffered an AVM of the brain (something akin to an aneurysm). His condition was announced two days later via the Skepticality podcast, in an emotional three-minute message by Swoopy. For the next week, friends of Derek broadcast messages of hope via the program's podcast, as he lay in a medicated coma.
Swoopy and Derek's wife provided daily updates of Derek's condition via the show's online message boards. Weeks later, he regained consciousness and began undergoing therapy. Swoopy gradually found time to produce new shows, calling on others to act as co-host. In December 2005, Derek returned to the weekly broadcast, as he now requires only part-time rehabilitation.
After an episode on Feb 12, 2006 [1], the hosts took the longest break the program has seen since its inception. No updates of the podcast were posted via the feed or the website from that time until August 14th, 2006. However, the hosts were active during the break in the discussion forum [2]of the website, discussing their long break as well as many skeptical topics. In a June 11, 2006 discussion forum announcement Derek Colanduno noted work towards, and the possibility of, an imminent episode. [3]
On August 14th, 2006 the long awaited episode did appear with an announcement that Skepticality is now the official podcast of Skeptics Magazine.
Asteroids
In an interview with Derek on the June 1, 2006, episode of Slacker Astronomy [4] (named simultaneously chat show 7 and chat show 9), the naming of Asteroids McCarthy [5] and Colanduno [6] was announced to the world. The asteroids were named in homage to the hosts of Skepticality by their discoverer Jeff Medkeff, [7] who said: “My naming of these asteroids for you is a token of my esteem for you and your accomplishments. Someday, I hope to meet you two.”[8]