Brian Dunning

Skeptoid

Science EN ↓ 1081 episodes

The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.

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Brian Dunning

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Skeptoid #825: How Psychic Readings Work 29.03.2022 14:31

Whether cold reading, warm reading, or hot, there are simple explanations for even the most impressive psychic performances. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #824: Demystifying the Winchester Mystery House 22.03.2022 16:44

The unfortunate false narrative of the Winchester Mystery House obscures a wonderful story of one of California's great women pioneers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #823: Hunting the Elusive Rogue Wave 15.03.2022 14:27

Modern authors say that scientists didn't used to accept the idea of rogue waves. Is that true? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #822: On Washboarded Roads 08.03.2022 14:51

The real cause of washboarding on dirt roads is very different from the traditionally believed reason. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #821: Forensic (Pseudo) Science 01.03.2022 15:35

All those fancy-sounding forensic sciences you've come to trust might not be worth very much of your trust after all. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #820: Maury Island: The Government's Alien Artifacts 22.02.2022 14:18

The origin story of some of the government's alleged alien wreckage is a little bit shaky. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #819: Corrections with Hat in Hands 15.02.2022 14:35

Some corrections to errors made in recent shows. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #818: On Railroad Tracks and Roman Chariots 08.02.2022 16:08

The urban legend that train track gauge descends from Roman war chariots falls apart at every link in the chain. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #817: Your Ghostliest Tales, Explained 01.02.2022 14:28

In which we hear, analyze, and attempt to explain the ghostly personal stories you've sent in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #816: The Dark Side of Polyvagal Theory 25.01.2022 15:55

A controversial mental health framework is also being peddled by unqualified coaches. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #815: On the Trail of the Chupacabra 18.01.2022 15:21

An exploration into the chupacabra, and how that word came to be applied to so many unrelated things. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #814: Nazis and the Occult 11.01.2022 15:15

Popular tales of the occult underpinnings of the Nazis are largely modern fiction. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #813: Why You Need to Care About Concrete 04.01.2022 14:39

Concrete will remain one of our most important materials for decades — but there's a big problem with it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #812: 20 Years of Data from Portugal: Drug Decriminalization 28.12.2021 14:24

20 years ago, Portugal decriminalized all drugs in an effort to reduce addiction, incarceration, and negative health impacts. How has it worked? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #811: Radon Therapy 21.12.2021 14:34

Trying to treat pain or cancer by exposing yourself to a radioactive carcinogen provides only risk without the benefit. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #810: Frida Sofia, the Victim Who Wasn't 14.12.2021 14:13

After the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City, rescuers dug through the rubble for a little girl named Frida Sofia — who never existed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #809: The Avro Arrow Conspiracies 07.12.2021 16:20

Conspiracy theories surround the cancellation of this advanced Canadian aircraft from the 1950s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #808: Followups and Extras 30.11.2021 14:09

Some new facts and extra information on six previous episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #807: Huna: New Age on an Island 23.11.2021 14:20

Huna blends generic New Age spiritualism with a concocted version of Hawaiian tradition. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #806: Environmental Microplastics 16.11.2021 14:52

This manmade debris permeates our bodies and our planet, but what's the harm? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #805: The Cottingley Fairies: Analysis of a Famous Hoax 09.11.2021 14:58

The true and weird history of the two girls who fooled the world with their fairy photographs in 1917. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #804: Unmasking the Old Stinker: The Hull Werewolf 02.11.2021 14:37

This modern sighting of a strange beast is claimed to have been a resurgence of a legendary medieval monster. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #803: What Really Happened at Tunguska 26.10.2021 15:08

The true cause of one of history's most violent cataclysms remains a mystery... to a degree. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #802: Pop Quiz: 15 for 15 19.10.2021 16:24

It's 15 trivia questions from 15 Skeptoid episodes, to celebrate our 15th anniversary! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #801: Probiotics Fact and Fiction 12.10.2021 14:09

Some people promote probiotics as a miracle cure for just about anything. What can they really do? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices