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

Episodes

Skeptoid #726: Full of Hot Error 05.05.2020 13:46

Skeptoid corrects another round of errors found in past episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #725: Pop Quiz: Astonishing Tales of the Sea 28.04.2020 16:04

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on tales of the sea. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #724: Decoding Gobekli Tepe 21.04.2020 15:07

This archaeological site in Turkey is said to change everything... but what does that really mean? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #723: Draining the Holy Grail 14.04.2020 15:11

The true history of the Holy Grail, the most precious of all artifacts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #722: Pandemic Conspiracies and Politics 07.04.2020 14:44

How the conspiracy theories around today's pandemic compare to those of the past. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #721: Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 3 31.03.2020 14:08

A look at some of the ancient artworks and artifacts that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #720: Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 2 24.03.2020 15:34

A look at some of the ancient sites and cities that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #719: Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 1 17.03.2020 14:51

A look at some of the ancient sites and cities that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #718: Diagnosing Chronic Lyme Disease 10.03.2020 14:23

Often dismissed as purely pseudoscientific and nonexistent, chronic Lyme disease is not necessarily nothing. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #717: Rethinking Plastic Straw Bans 03.03.2020 15:20

Bans on plastic drinking straws are a solution in search of a problem. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #716: Learning Languages from Brain Injuries 25.02.2020 14:42

Popular stories on the Internet tell of people coming out of comas and suddenly speaking a new language. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #715: The Knowles Family UFO Incident 18.02.2020 14:35

This family's car is said to have been lifted off the road by a UFO and dropped. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #714: Killing the Hammersmith Ghost 11.02.2020 13:48

Some possible explanations for this infamously deadly 19th century haunting near London. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #713: On the Trail of Red Mercury 04.02.2020 14:53

The most elusive substance in pop culture also purports to be one of the most destructive. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #712: Apple Cider Vinegar Woo 28.01.2020 14:10

A test of the many sensational health claims made for apple cider vinegar. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #711: The Trashy Secret of Plastic Bag Bans 21.01.2020 14:45

Science decides the question of whether plastic bag bans help or hurt the environment. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #710: Your Weirdest Thing, Vol. 4 14.01.2020 15:56

I give my thoughts trying to solve some of your weirdest experiences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #709: Wind Turbines and Birds 07.01.2020 14:55

Wind turbines actually save many more bird lives than they destroy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #708: All About Sex Addiction 31.12.2019 14:51

The topic of sex addiction and what to do about it turns out to be more complicated than you may think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #707: Vermeer and the Camera Obscura 24.12.2019 16:55

Popular claims that the painter Vermeer used a camera obscura contradict the evidence. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #706: MSG: How a Friendly Flavor Became Your Enemy 17.12.2019 14:58

The history of this vilified flavoring is a wild ride through 20th century cultural influences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #705: Listener Feedback: The Plot Thickens 10.12.2019 13:42

Listeners offer some updates and new information to previous episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #704: The Green Children of Woolpit 03.12.2019 14:04

In the 12th century, a pair of mysterious children with green skin surprised English villagers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #703: Your Weirdest Thing, Vol. 3 26.11.2019 13:34

I give my thoughts trying to solve some of your weirdest experiences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #702: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 19.11.2019 13:29

These risky medical devices are increasingly being sold to treat conditions they don't treat. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices