ERV on Skeptiles!

I recently got to chat with the guys of Skeptiles this weekend about viruses, vaccines/anti-vaxers, HIV, HepC, Creationists-- We were all over the place, and it was so much fun!

Skeptiles: Episode 21 – Abbie Smith

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Hi Abbie,

We had fun too! Thanks for coming on the show. You were great.

Shawn from Skeptiles