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 #617: 10 Great Science Hoaxes 03.04.2018 15:31

A look at those few times when hoaxers came closest to fooling those who knew better. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #616: Abiotic Oil 27.03.2018 15:21

Some believe that oil comes from geological processes rather than from ancient biomass. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #615: Titanic Myths 20.03.2018 14:54

Three of the most popular conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #614: The Inflammatory Diet 13.03.2018 15:06

Why no, in fact you should not avoid certain foods to reduce your body's inflammation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #613: The Kids Who See Blindfolded 06.03.2018 13:49

Children throughout India are being taught to see while blindfolded... apparently. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #612: The Boy Who Thought He Was Reincarnated 27.02.2018 14:22

This boy thought he had lived a past life as a fighter pilot. He had some help getting there. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #611: All About Grounding 20.02.2018 13:32

Some New Agers believe that you can heal virtually any ailment simply by taking off your shoes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #610: The Keepers of Flannan Light 13.02.2018 15:11

Mystery clouds the story of what happened to these three vanished lighthouse keepers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #609: Were There Irish Slaves in America? 06.02.2018 14:13

Online articles claiming the first slaves in the Americas were white are fictional and racially motivated. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #608: Palm Oil Facts and Fiction 30.01.2018 14:13

Is it a medical miracle, an environmental disaster, both, or neither? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #607: Do Lobsters Feel Pain? 23.01.2018 14:06

What the science says on whether we need to change the way we eat crustaceans. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #606: The Murder in the Red Barn 16.01.2018 13:29

A murder was said to have been solved by the intervention of the victim's ghost. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #605: The Civil War Pterosaur 09.01.2018 13:44

This famous Internet photo of Civil War soldiers posing with a pterosaur has a surprising source. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #604: Net Neutrality Reexamined 02.01.2018 16:27

A skeptic's guide for organizing the issues raised by Net Neutrality. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #603: Sonic Weapons in Cuba 26.12.2017 14:39

There is a much better explanation than sonic weapons for reported attacks against US diplomats in Cuba. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #602: Should Moms Eat Placentas? 19.12.2017 14:25

The modern practice of Western mothers eating their placentas is a new and strange attention-seeking behavior. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #601: Hiding the Decline: Climategate Demystified 12.12.2017 14:46

This infamous scandal was said to have proven global warming was all just a hoax. Umm, no. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #600: A Musical Retrospective 05.12.2017 19:54

Everything you didn't know about ten years of Skeptoid musical episodes, including the reason. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #599: Listener Feedback: Creationism and More Dead Paul 28.11.2017 13:57

Some updates, notes, and extra information sent in by listeners about recent episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #598: The Hudson Valley UFO Mystery 21.11.2017 13:59

Hundreds of people watched this UFO over the Hudson River Valley many times between 1983 and 1984. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #597: The Wisdom of the Future 14.11.2017 14:11

Skeptoid corrects a round of past errors, that they might become the wisdom of the future. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #596: How to Assess a Documentary 07.11.2017 14:19

Some tips to assess whether a documentary is good science or just propaganda. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #595: Chasing Malaysian Airlines MH370 31.10.2017 14:33

A roundup of the conspiracy theories and the probable true fate of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #594: Paul Is Dead 24.10.2017 13:57

The origins and history of the urban legend that Paul McCartney died and was replaced. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #593: I Still Can't Believe They Did That: More Human Guinea Pigs 17.10.2017 14:50

A further look at ten more scientists who experimented on themselves for the benefit of mankind. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices