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 #452: The Stone Spheres of Costa Rica 03.02.2015 9:46

In Costa Rica, mysterious stone spheres left behind by the country's previous inhabitants seem to defy explanation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #451: Ideomotor Response 27.01.2015 14:40

The Ideomotor Response underlies a number of occult phenomena and alt-med practices. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #450: Robert Ripley: Believe Him... or Not? 20.01.2015 12:30

We examine Believe it or Not! and determine if we can believe this stuff. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #449: Ancient Astronauts 13.01.2015 14:12

Did aliens visit the ancient Earth and inspire human cultures? Some people claim so. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #448: The Columbus Poltergeist 06.01.2015 17:39

This poltergeist in Columbus Ohio turned out to be, like nearly all such cases, a mischievous teen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #447: Listener Feedback: Cryptozoology 30.12.2014 13:03

We respond to questions about cryptids asked by listeners to our recent episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #446: The Fallibility of Memory 23.12.2014 12:39

We are a story our brain tells itself. And our brains are habitual liars. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #445: Megalodon Myths 16.12.2014 15:19

The Discovery Channel wants you to think that a giant prehistoric shark may still swim our oceans. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #444: Myths of Alcatraz 09.12.2014 15:44

Alcatraz Island is veiled in the fog of myth. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #443: SS Iron Mountain 02.12.2014 11:49

This large riverboat is said to have vanished without a trace on the Mississippi River in 1872. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #442: Griffins 25.11.2014 11:16

Griffins, considered absurd mythological beasts today, were actually our first attempt to explain fossils. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #441: The Skookum Cast 18.11.2014 13:17

The first "full body cast" of an alleged Bigfoot left many experts with a different impression. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #440: That Elusive Fibromyalgia 11.11.2014 13:04

Some say fibromyalgia is a real disease, while others question the diagnosis. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #439: A Skeptical Look at the News 04.11.2014 12:47

How we look at the news is as important as where we get it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #438: The War of the Worlds Panic Broadcast 28.10.2014 12:38

On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles panicked a nation with a single broadcast. Or did he? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #437: Tube Amplifiers 21.10.2014 15:43

The audiophile preference for tube amps over solid state is based more on emotion than on science. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #436: Ionithermie 14.10.2014 11:02

Ionithermie is not effective for slimming or cellulite removal -- or, for anything, really. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #435: The St. Clair Triangle UFO 07.10.2014 14:41

In 2000, Illinois police chased what has come to be known as the St. Clair Triangle UFO. We found out what it was. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #434: The Braxton County Monster 30.09.2014 12:15

A group of 7 West Virginians looked for a crashed UFO in the hills and ended up getting the fright of their lives. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #433: The Water Woo of Masaru Emoto 23.09.2014 14:14

Masaru Emoto invented a New Age mythology in which water crystals reflect human consciousness. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #432: The Death of Rasputin 16.09.2014 12:39

Legend says that Grigori Rasputin, the "Mad Monk", was hard to kill; but the truth about his life is the real story. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #431: Acupuncture 09.09.2014 15:48

Acupuncture, the safe and effective ancient Chinese medical treatment, turns out to be none of those things. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #430: Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 02.09.2014 14:16

The clash between the champions of scientific skepticism and supernaturalism. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #429: The Many Voices of Frank's Box 26.08.2014 14:13

Frank's ghost box is a radio designed to hear communications from ghosts. Here's how it works (or not). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #428: The Haunted Dybbuk Box 19.08.2014 12:11

A popular tale tells of a haunted Jewish wine box that brought ill fortune upon its owners... apparently. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices