Episode: Skepticality #072 - Mystery Hunters - Interview: David Acer (Doubting Dave)


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Skepticality #072 - Mystery Hunters - Interview: David Acer (Doubting Dave)
Can a kids' science and critical thinking television program beÂboth entertaining and informative? The award-winning Mystery Hunters,Âbeginning its fourth season, is proving that it can. On this week'sÂSkepticality, Swoopy talks with David Acerâknown to fans of Mystery HuntersÂas "Doubting Dave," the skeptical scientist who helps the junior members ofÂhis team (Araya Mengesha and Christina Broccolini) investigate paranormal mysteries. David is a close up magician, comedian, and actor and writer for children's educational programs includingÂPopular Mechanics for Kids and Prank Patrol. David shares his thoughts about how to make debunking myths entertaining, and explains why it'sÂdifficult to get quality kids' science programs on TV in today's climate.