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 #701: Seneca Guns and Skyquakes 12.11.2019 15:02

These mysterious cannon-like booms are heard all around the world, with no apparent source. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #700: A Whale of a Tale 05.11.2019 5:33

In which we celebrate 700 episodes of great storytelling... sea shanty style. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #699: The Mystery of the Ellen Austin 29.10.2019 13:08

The true history behind one of the Bermuda Triangle's strangest legends. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #698: Radon in Your Basement 22.10.2019 13:28

Is this gas a risk you should worry about, or is it just another homeowner scam? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #697: Reactionless Space Drives 15.10.2019 13:30

Conspiracy theorists and alternate science believers continue to claim triumph over the laws of nature. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #696: History's Smallest Underground War 08.10.2019 13:02

The public's zeal for sensationalism over facts can sometimes have deadly consequences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #695: Fighting Global Warming with Economics 01.10.2019 14:15

There's always been an easy solution to global warming on the table, and it won't hurt the economy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #694: Playing Error Guitar 24.09.2019 15:23

Skeptoid corrects another round of errors in previous episodes caught by you amazing listeners. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #693: The Age of the Sphinx 17.09.2019 15:23

Popular TV shows try to persuade us that Egypt's Great Sphinx is far older than archaeology tells us. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #692: Thirteen: The Private History of a Curse 10.09.2019 13:46

The number 13 may have more relevance in your life than you suspect. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #691: FLICC: 5 Techniques of Science Denial 03.09.2019 15:44

One popular rubric for identifying the common techniques used by science deniers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #690: Video Games and Violence 27.08.2019 14:01

Data does not support the popular belief that video games promote violent behavior. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #689: The Bili Ape of the Congo 20.08.2019 14:29

The facts behind the legend of a mysterious giant ape, said by some to be a chimp-gorilla hybrid. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #688: Your Phavorite Phollowups 13.08.2019 14:04

Updates and newer information to some of the conclusions in your favorite Skeptoid episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #687: No, Electric Cars Don't Pollute More 06.08.2019 14:10

Popularly shared articles claim electric cars produce more greenhouses gases than internal combustion cars. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #686: Your Weirdest Thing, Vol. 2 30.07.2019 14:01

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

Skeptoid #685: Your Weirdest Thing, Vol. 1 23.07.2019 14:00

I take a shot at critical analysis of your weirdest experiences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #684: Starlite, the Magical Mystery Material 16.07.2019 15:49

The real reasons for the disappearance of this amateur material said to be able to withstand even a nuclear blast. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #683: Prehistoric Supersonic Monster Tides 09.07.2019 15:30

A geophysical look at the idea that Earth's early history had enormous destructive tides. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #682: Mexico's Zone of Silence 02.07.2019 14:33

Legend has it that radios and compasses will not work in this remote Mexican desert. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #681: Alien Visitation and Kecksburg 25.06.2019 14:40

We can often get a good sense of a UFO story's accuracy even without researching all the details. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #680: The True Fate of the Amber Room 18.06.2019 14:42

State-sponsored disinformation continues to drive treasure hunters who seek the legendary Amber Room. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #679: The Greenbrier Ghost 11.06.2019 13:40

A skeptical look at the time a ghost's testimony resulted in a murder conviction. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #678: What the Feedback 04.06.2019 14:50

More updates and additional information for some recent Skeptoid episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #677: 5G: Upgrade or Uncertainty? 28.05.2019 15:27

An examination of the claims that 5G cell phone data service is potentially harmful to life. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices