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 #642: Pop Quiz: Cryptozoology! 25.09.2018 14:50

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

Skeptoid #641: Alternative Veterinary Medicine 18.09.2018 15:05

Even in the 21st century, vets and pet owners are turning to prescientific, magic-based medical care. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #640: Draining the Baghdad Battery 11.09.2018 14:07

Many people believe this ancient scroll container was actually an early type of battery. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #639: An Exorbitance of Emendations 04.09.2018 14:26

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

Skeptoid #638: Cueva de los Tayos and the Lost Metal Library: Part 2 28.08.2018 15:42

A closer look at how bad the evidence is that a cave exists filled with golden alien wonders. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #637: Cueva de los Tayos and the Lost Metal Library: Part 1 21.08.2018 15:07

Some people believe that this cave in Ecuador harbors an alien library etched on metallic plates. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #636: Epigenetics Woo 14.08.2018 15:46

This exciting new(ish) field in genetics has brought with it a slew of snake oil claims. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #635: The Effects of Mandated GMO Labeling 07.08.2018 14:31

We have good evidence for what to expect from mandated labeling of GMO foods, and it's not good. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #634: More Alcohol Myths 31.07.2018 13:34

The last show on alcohol myths wasn't good enough for many of you, so here are some more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #633: The Horsey History of Clever Hans 24.07.2018 13:48

This early-1900s horse appeared to be able to do math and other feats, and we learned a lot from him. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #632: Lucid Dreaming 17.07.2018 14:14

Some people can control their dreams and do anything they want in them -- or can they? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #631: Listener Feedback: Death of the Lefties 10.07.2018 14:42

Skeptoid gets some interesting letters from listeners pertaining to radioactive skeletons and lefties. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #630: The Apes Who Learned Sign Language 03.07.2018 14:21

Although many regard Koko as an ape who used sign language, science tells us that ability probably doesn't exist. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #629: Three Big Macs a Day 26.06.2018 13:31

When we set aside pop food woo, we find that even multiple Big Macs can be part of a healthy daily diet. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #628: The Swedish Ghost Rockets 19.06.2018 13:57

This rash of UFO sightings over Sweden in 1946 has long been considered to be Soviet missile tests. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #627: Gremlins 12.06.2018 14:16

These mischievous creatures that sabotage airplanes are claimed by some to be actual physical beings. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #626: Numerology 05.06.2018 15:14

We put this ancient system of divination based on numbers to the test. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #625: Your Weird Turn 29.05.2018 12:48

We try to figure out some of the creepiest stories ever sent in by Skeptoid listeners. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #624: Zuma, The Phantom Satellite 22.05.2018 15:02

The malfunction said to have doomed this spacecraft may have just been a cover story. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #623: Environmental Working Group and the Dirty Dozen 15.05.2018 15:30

This company's annual press releases are intended to frighten you into buying organic. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #622: Are You Living in a Simulation? 08.05.2018 14:44

An exploration of the thought experiment that seeks to determine whether we're living in a computer simulation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #621: The Pentagon's UFO Hunt 01.05.2018 15:26

The Pentagon gave $22 million to a very unlikely group of UFO proponents. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #620: Listener Feedback: Provisos, Addenda, and Quid Pro Quos 24.04.2018 13:40

Listeners write in with extra information that adds a whole new dimension to some past shows. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #619: Alcohol Myths 17.04.2018 15:13

We point the skeptical eye at five popular beliefs about alcoholic beverages. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #618: Are They Real, or Are They Fictional? 10.04.2018 15:44

Another round of famous names from the past: Can you guess whether each is real or fictional? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices