# Episode #473

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Podcast: [Skeptics with a K](https://stenobird.com/podcast/skeptics-with-a-k-913533)
Published: 2026-07-16T09:23:00+00:00
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## Resource

Alice looks at the evidence for the so-called loneliness epidemic, and whether it disproportionately impacts men. Meanwhile, Marsh tries to avoid World Cup spoilers in France and Mike tries to avoid My Chemical Romance in Liverpool. You can find all the details on the European Skeptics Congress at escliverpool.org . Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of £140, or £120 for members of ECSO-affiliated organisations . Sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics . Patrons can now get access to shows early. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server . Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

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