Brian Dunning

Skeptoid

Science EN ↓ 1097 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 #766: Illuminating Our Lady of Zeitoun 09.02.2021 15:34

This Marian apparition from Egypt has some science fiction explanations and a sound one. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #765: Tartaria and the Mud Flood 02.02.2021 14:37

Some claim that all of world history is a coverup for the mighty ancient nation of Tartaria. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #764: Learning Styles, Re-examined 26.01.2021 14:20

Most teachers believe that students have different learning styles and curricula can be tailored to it. Not so much. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #763: Elvis Sightings and You 19.01.2021 15:00

People keep thinking Elvis is still alive -- and here's why that matters to you. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #762: On the Trail of the Yowie 12.01.2021 14:51

Australia's version of Bigfoot may -- or may not -- have its origin in Aboriginal mythology. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #761: Havana Syndrome, Microwaves, and Hearing RF 05.01.2021 15:32

The lone exception to the science fact that radio cannot hurt you. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #760: The 1994 Ruwa Zimbabwe Alien Encounter 29.12.2020 15:28

This popular tale claims 62 African schoolchildren were contacted by an extraterrestrial. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #759: Percy Schmeiser vs Monsanto 22.12.2020 14:55

The most famous case in the history of Monsanto vs. small farmers might not be what you think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #758: Finding the USS Cyclops 15.12.2020 13:57

This most famous ship disappearance from the Bermuda Triangle probably had nothing to do with it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

You're Listening to Skeptoid... 11.12.2020 1:15

You ever wonder about the truth behind popular urban legends? Or how about the craziest conspiracy theories you hear about online, chemtrails, the Flat Earth, the Hollow Earth, is there anything to them at all? Famous mysteries like what happened to Amelia Earhart, what's up with the Bermuda Triangle, who was Jack the Ripper? What about famous ghost stories, like the Amityville Horror, or the Warr...

Skeptoid #757: The Montauk Project 08.12.2020 15:32

Some believe the government opened up time portals underneath Long Island, New York. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #756: The Death Ship SS Ourang Medan 01.12.2020 14:45

This ship was said to be discovered with all its crew dead under unexplainable circumstances. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #755: Examining Gulf War Illness 24.11.2020 15:00

Some researchers believe there is no such thing as Gulf War Illness, and the rest have more questions than answers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #754: About That Life on Mars... 17.11.2020 14:45

Good scientists can get the wrong idea, but they don't need to make it worse by announcing bad science. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #753: The Japan Air Lines Alaska UFO 10.11.2020 16:23

This famous UFO case is said to be proven by military radar data. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #752: Listener Feedback Live: Outpost 2020 03.11.2020 20:58

Skeptoid answers some... interesting feedback LIVE at the Outpost 2020 con. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #751: Pop Quiz: Myths of the Middle Ages 27.10.2020 21:30

How well do you know the Middle Ages? Can you tell what's fact and what's fiction? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #750: How to Extract Adrenochrome from Children 20.10.2020 15:09

Conspiracy theorists believe that Hollywood elitists torture children and extract drugs from their bodies. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #749: Observing the Bystander Effect 13.10.2020 13:27

Some research has found that crowds are apathetic and don't render assistance; some has found the opposite. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #748: Who Sank the Maine? 06.10.2020 15:09

Many theories surround the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine that triggered the Spanish-American War. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #747: Hitler's Operation Long Jump 29.09.2020 14:53

Popular stories claim that the Nazis tried to assassinate Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin in Tehran in 1943. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #746: Error Correction: Tokyo Drift 22.09.2020 14:52

Skeptoid corrects another round of errors sent in by listeners just like you. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #745: Australia Doesn't Exist, and Other Geographic Conspiracy Theories 15.09.2020 13:46

The belief that Australia doesn't exist may not be as unique as you think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #744: Phineas Gage, on Second Thought 08.09.2020 14:34

A reexamination of the famous case of the man whose personality changed from a grievous brain injury. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #743: Hinkley: The Erin Brockovich Case 01.09.2020 15:44

The facts differ widely from what's generally believed to have been a mass poisoning. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices