Skeptics' Guide - Episode #135

Recording Date: February 20th, 2008

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Official Episode #135 thread on the forums

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Panelists (in order of appearance)

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

Interesting Facts

- Bob is not in this episode, he was on vacation in Florida - The Science or Fiction choices were items presented at the 2008 AAAS meeting - This episode marks Jay's 9th Science or Fiction win in a row. With this, he matches the previous record of 9 in a row held by himself

Interview

- Richard FitzPatrick

Science or Fiction**

- Evan (49/101) - Jay* (45/85) - Rebecca* (56/85)

Funny Quotes

1. Jay (about virtual reality): "It should be here, now." Rebecca: "Maybe stamping your feet will make it come faster." Evan: "Yeah, ooh, or shaking your fist" Steve: "Or pouting. I prefer pouting." Jay: "In my virtual reality you're not there Rebecca." 2. Evan (after Jay takes a long time to decide for Science or Fiction): "Jay will be playing the role of Bob this evening." 3. Jay (about fish having more feminine characteristics due to estrogen): "Yeah and one perk from this is that there's more breast meat." Rebecca: "Oh my god." Steve: "That was bad, even for you Jay." 4. Evan (about the Einstein moon quote): "He could wax poetic about the moon.... get it?" Steve: "But unfortunately this podcast is waning so we have to shut it down." Evan: "Ahh gibbous a break." 5. Rebecca (about Jay's trip to Hawaii): "At least find a coconut bra that you can wear to TAM6." Jay: "Imagine me rolling out on stage with a coconut bra and.." Steve: "And a utility belt."

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