Join Mick West in a journey from creating games in Manchester to Neversoft in California. Learn about the challenges in game development, asset creation, and the intense process of crafting Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Explore Mick's resilience, adaptability, and the behind-the-scenes of game innovation.

Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker, dives into the swirling world of UFOs and conspiracy theories with a kind and empathetic approach. He discusses the intriguing evolution of UFO sightings in the age of advanced video technology, unraveling misidentifications and the impact of pop culture on public beliefs. Mick also addresses the psychological allure of alternative beliefs and the challenges of disproving them in today's society. His insights call for a respectful dialogue, reminding us that understanding starts with empathy.

We are back with a double-bill decoding! That's right like moths to the flame, or aliens to a Unified Geometric Field drive, we are back in Weinstein world.This time we are looking at a conversation between the irrepressible (ex?) podcaster & mathematician, Eric Weinstein, and skeptical investigator, author, and recent guest on the show, Mick West.The conversation here concerns the evidence for UAP/UFOs and the reaction of skeptics and advocates. It had the potential to be something forensic and transcendent but sadly it gets mired in the messy 'interpersonal drama' that Eric just hates so much and tries to avoid at all costs.Nonetheless, there is much that can be learnt here, including: the linguistic complexities of the word 'flex', the precise levels of passive aggressiveness that a human mind can tolerate, if there is already secret anti-gravity tech, and whether our obsession with Einsteinian physics is what is stopping us from really understanding what is going on with UAPs.We don't have answers. We are just asking questions... honest!Also featured: a recent kerfuffle in the online psychology world over DEI statements, the numerology spectrum, the potential harms of green drinks, and much much more!So join us, won't you, as we boldly venture through the outermost reaches of the gurusphere.LinksTheories of Everything- Eric Weinstein & Mick West: UAPs, Evidence, SkepticismJonathan Pageau: The Surprising Symbolism of 666QAnon Anonymous- Episode 168: The Mutant QAnon Numerology Cult in Dallas.Very Bad Wizards- Episode 263: Free YoelReason article on the Yoel Inbar incident2020 Paper on the potential liver impacts of Green Tea ExtractMick West's Book- Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect

Join James Fallows, a former Atlantic correspondent, and Mick West, a science writer and UFO investigator, as they delve into the recent sky dramas over North America. They discuss the mysterious Chinese spy balloon and the subsequent unidentified objects shot down by the U.S. military. The conversation also touches on how radar technology and evolving aerial threats complicate our understanding of these encounters. Plus, they unpack the historical context of the Roswell incident and the challenges of military secrecy surrounding UFO narratives.

Mick West, a renowned UFO skeptic and debunker from Metabunk.org, joins national security analyst Marik von Rennenkampff for a riveting discussion on famous UFO videos. They dissect newly surfaced footage from Iraq, with Mick arguing it's just camera illusions while Marik counters with expert testimony. They explore changing government attitudes towards UFOs and the ongoing debate about credible evidence versus tantalizing narratives. Their conversation raises intriguing questions about what remains classified and if real proof will ever be unveiled.