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 #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

Skeptoid #676: Glyphosate and Behavioral Economics 21.05.2019 14:20

How misinformation spread over one of the safest herbicides becoming known as one of the most harmful. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #675: Valiant Thor: Your Friendly Pentagon Alien 14.05.2019 14:55

Some believe this benevolent alien from Venus lived and advised at the Pentagon for three years. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #674: Student Questions: Drinking Urine and Studying to Music 07.05.2019 13:07

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 #673: Yamashita's Gold 30.04.2019 14:37

The facts behind the urban legend that billions in Japanese gold lie buried in the Philippines. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #672: Refeeding Syndrome and Sudden Death 23.04.2019 14:08

Can starving people actually die immediately upon being given their first bite of food? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #671: China, Imported Recyclables, and Ocean Plastic 16.04.2019 15:20

Addressing the facts and the fictions around China's ending its overseas purchases of recyclable plastic. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #670: Wrong Does Not Cease to be Wrong 09.04.2019 14:13

The 15th episode devoted to corrections in previous shows. If it ain't right, we fix it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #669: Pop Quiz: History and Pseudohistory 02.04.2019 16:53

Test your knowledge on these subjects, all covered by Skeptoid, on false history claims. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #668: A Science Based Ghost Hunting Toolkit 26.03.2019 13:53

How a TV ghost hunting show might look if they did what they claim, and used science. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices