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

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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

Skeptoid #592: Alert 747: The Vela Incident 10.10.2017 13:47

In 1979, a mysterious flash occurred over the southern ocean that could have been a nuclear bomb. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #591: Ouija Boards 03.10.2017 13:12

Real effects far more interesting than spiritualism claims are behind these famous talking boards. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #590: Skepticism vs Cynicism 26.09.2017 13:52

The line between skepticism and cynicism is a bit too blurry for many people. Today we bring it into focus. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #589: The Big Pharma Conspiracy 19.09.2017 13:40

Popular claims of a Big Pharma Conspiracy don't stand up to any rational scrutiny. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #588: Celebrity Pseudoscience: 2017 Edition 12.09.2017 15:20

A look at which celebrities are currently working hardest to erode the public intellect. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #587: What Makes a Good Podcast Episode? 05.09.2017 14:30

Stories about urban legends are at their best when there are real people at their center. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #586: Volkswagen Dieselgate Reexamined 29.08.2017 15:47

In the wake of VW Dieselgate, the government took the wrong steps to solve the wrong problem. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #585: Relict Japanese Soldiers 22.08.2017 14:19

How factual are the urban legends about Japanese soldiers in the Pacific who never heard the war ended? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #584: Eclipse Myths and Science 15.08.2017 13:46

A look at the science-based myths and misconceptions about eclipses, plus some things you might not know. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #583: Fate of the Feedback 08.08.2017 13:43

Skeptoid responds to some listener feedback, updating a few episodes and clarifying some others. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #582: Lonnie Zamora and the Socorro UFO 01.08.2017 13:02

This famous 1964 UFO sighting by a New Mexico police officer has several interesting explanations. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #581: Are You Following a Crank? 25.07.2017 14:05

Let's have a look at the traits that define a crank, to make sure your new hero isn't one. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #580: Amelia Earhart Redux: Competing Networks, Competing Craziness 18.07.2017 15:07

Through their constant promotion of false history, TV networks may have done Amelia Earhart's legacy irreparable harm. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #579: Measuring the Age of the Grand Canyon 11.07.2017 15:03

The Grand Canyon is millions of years old, not thousands; despite the efforts of Young Earthers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #578: Student Questions: Bitters, Gas, and Diet Woo 04.07.2017 12:39

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 #577: What Are the Chances You're Psychic? 27.06.2017 15:00

We analyze some of your stories of precognitive experiences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices