Episode 110

Skeptics' Guide - Episode #110

Recording Date: August 28th, 2007

Official Episode #110 thread on the forums

Panelists (in order of appearance)

- Steven Novella
- Bob Novella
- Rebecca Watson
- Jay Novella
- Evan Bernstein

Interesting Facts

- This is considered the Perry tribute show, where the first 2/3 of the show, the rogues and a few fans reminisce about how Perry affected their lives.
- The official cause of Perry's passing is scleroderma, which he had been diagnosed with over 8 years ago.
- Perry was the inspiration behind forming the NESS. He saw a list of local skeptical organizations in the Skeptical Inquirer and realized that there were none for Connecticut (or New England) and so the early version of the NESS was formed in 1995.
- Two SGU fans were interviewed for this episode, Mike and Fernanda. An audio clip from another fan, Candice, was played. All three of which had become good friends with Perry through the SGU Fans chatroom.
- Perrydeangelis.org was registered as the home of the Perry DeAngelis Memorial Fund
- Steve and Tara Smith (guest from episode 28) wrote a paper which was published titled "HIV Denial in the Internet Era" and can be read here.
- The theme for Science or Fiction this week is The Sexes
- Cethis was announced as the winner of the last Skeptical Puzzle from episode 107

Science or Fiction**

- Jay* (29/63)
- Evan (33/77)
- Rebecca (40/63)
- Bob* (50/86)

Funny Quotes

1.	Bob (after Steve explains that Perry had pericarditis): "It was actually named after him wasn't it?"
2.	Evan (about Perry not knowing people's names): "Oh what's his guy, he wore the green shirt." Bob: "That's your dad Perry!"

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** - As of the conclusion of this episode's game. (wins/times played)
* - won this week's game