Michael McRae's guest appearances

Michael McRae

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine

Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Jeff Wise

Rob Walch

Adam Savage

Phil Plait

Daniele Bolelli

Caitlin Doughty

Peter Sagal

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mary Roach

Blake Smith

Brian Brushwood

Gary Taubes

Michael Shermer

Scott Sigler

Jon Ronson

OwlTail

(From the Air Date, February 6th, 2021) A local craftsman making tools like knives, broadswords, dirks &amp; Sgian Dubh (skeen doos) that are handmade &amp; historically accurate from 17th Century Scotland joins the program.  J. Michael McRae from Scotia Metal Works shares his passion for making these items.  McRae shares which blade is “the American Express card of the Highlands” because you never left home without it.  He also gives a view of the physical change in metal due to heat, pressure &amp; continuous stretching &amp; folding of the metal that the best knifemakers institute to create a blade. His advice:  Do the best you can, everytime  Be true to your vision for the knife that you’re working!  It gets better everytime that you work on something. So is life!  McRae makes the Carolina Outdoor guys appreciate his products even more.

(From the Air Date, February 6th, 2021) A local craftsman making tools like knives, broadswords, dirks &amp; Sgian Dubh (skeen doos) that are handmade &amp; historically accurate from 17th Century Scotland joins the program.  J. Michael McRae from <a href="http://scotiametalwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scotia Metal Works</a> shares his passion for making these items. McRae shares which blade is “the American Express card of the Highlands” because you never left home without it.  He also gives a view of the physical change in metal due to heat, pressure &amp; continuous stretching &amp; folding of the metal that the best knifemakers institute to create a blade. His advice:  Do the best you can, everytime  Be true to your vision for the knife that you’re working!  It gets better everytime that you work on something. So is life!  McRae makes the <a href="http://carolinaoutdoors.blubrry.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Outdoor</a> guys appreciate his products even more.

Custom Knife Making by J. Michael McRae

Richard Wiseman

This week's episode of Skepticality features an interview with psychologist, skeptic, and author Dr. Richard Wiseman, recorded at the Australian Science Festival. Dr. Michael McRae (previously a guest on Skepticality to discuss integrating critical thinking into the classroom) sits down with Wiseman to discuss new approaches to skepticism and the role of new media in promoting interest in science.Also, Derek and Swoopy briefly talk about the skeptic turn out at Dragon*Con 2007.

This week's episode of Skepticality features an interview with psychologist, skeptic, and author Dr. Richard Wiseman, recorded at the Australian Science Festival. Dr. Michael McRae (previously a guest on Skepticality to discuss integrating critical thinking into the classroom) sits down with Wiseman to discuss new approaches to skepticism and the role of new media in promoting interest in science. Also, Derek and Swoopy briefly talk about the skeptic turn out at Dragon*Con 2007.

Skepticality #060 - Interview: Professor Richard Wiseman by Michael McRae

Hal Bidlack

Kylie Sturgess

This week, Skepticality nears the end of its Amazing Meeting 5Â wrap-up. Derek &amp; Swoopy are honored to sit down with retiredÂ Lieutenant Colonel Hal Bidlack PhD, who is one of the warmestÂ people in skepticism. Hal discusses not only his Master ofÂ Ceremonies role at past and future Amazing Meetings, but also hisÂ role as an Alexander Hamilton scholar and his own future careerÂ in politics.Then, Swoopy interviews Aussie educators Kylie Sturgess and Michael McRae about their work in bringing skepticism and critical thinking into their classrooms.

This week, Skepticality nears the end of its Amazing Meeting 5Â wrap-up. Derek &amp; Swoopy are honored to sit down with retiredÂ Lieutenant Colonel Hal Bidlack PhD, who is one of the warmestÂ people in skepticism. Hal discusses not only his Master ofÂ Ceremonies role at past and future Amazing Meetings, but also hisÂ role as an Alexander Hamilton scholar and his own future careerÂ in politics. Then, Swoopy interviews Aussie educators Kylie Sturgess and Michael McRae about their work in bringing skepticism and critical thinking into their classrooms.

Skepticality #047 - More from TAM: Hal Bidlack, Kylie Sturgess and Michael McRae.