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 #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

Skeptoid #742: The Phantom Fortress 25.08.2020 13:50

This B-17 supposedly completed a mission and returned to base, all without an aircrew. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #741: The Wisdom and Stupidity of Crowds 18.08.2020 14:50

How the wisdom of crowds can sometimes allow groups of non-experts to reach an expert conclusion. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #740: Student Questions: Yellow Glasses and Nuclear Waste for Tomorrow 11.08.2020 14:25

Skeptoid answers another round of questions sent in by students all around the world. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #739: More on 5G and COVID Masks 04.08.2020 13:37

Some supplemental information on recent episodes, plus some listener feedback. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #738: The QAnon Conspiracy 28.07.2020 15:32

This growing conspiracy theory posits that a global cabal of pedophiles secretly controls the US government. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #737: The Berkshire County UFO 21.07.2020 16:09

Why a UFO case you've probably never heard of got attention from a major TV network. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #736: New World Tobacco in Old World Mummies 14.07.2020 15:51

Some believe that traces of tobacco in Egyptian mummies prove the Egyptians were first to the New World. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #735: Bill Gates Conspiracy Theories 07.07.2020 15:08

Why is the world's greatest public health philanthropist charged with crimes against humanity? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #734: The Stoned Ape Theory 30.06.2020 15:20

Some believe that psychedelic drugs played an irreplaceable role in the evolution of Homo sapiens. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #733: Listener Feedback: Endgame 23.06.2020 13:56

Updates to the episode on MSG sensitivity and the Miracle of Calanda. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #732: Hunting the Beast of Gevaudan 16.06.2020 15:22

This mysterious creature actually killed over 100 people in France in the 1760s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #731: More Out of Place Artifacts 09.06.2020 14:58

A survey of seven of the most popular out-of-place artifacts said to overturn human history. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #730: The Skeletons of the Great Eastern 02.06.2020 14:20

A popular tale claims that the skeletons of two riveters were found between the hulls of this mighty ship. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #729: The LUCIFER Telescope Conspiracy 26.05.2020 14:56

A popular conspiracy theory claims the Vatican uses a telescope named LUCIFER to find an alien savior. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #728: When the Earth's Magnetic Field Flips 19.05.2020 16:41

Some claim that when the Earth's geomagnetic field reverses, it could spell the end of humankind. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #727: Hunting the Mokele-Mbembe 12.05.2020 15:28

Some believe this relict dinosaur still survives in parts of the Congo. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices