Brian Dunning

Skeptoid

Science EN ↓ 1098 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 #198: The Georgia Guidestones 23.03.2010 13:06

Dubbed "America's Stonehenge", this granite monument in Georgia appeals to all sorts of conspiracy theorists. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #197: Listener Feedback Strikes Back 16.03.2010 12:37

Another perilous dive into the listener feedback files. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #196: Zeitgeist: The Movie, Myths, and Motivations 09.03.2010 12:46

The Internet movie Zeitgeist uses dishonesty to make an ideological point that could have easily been made ethically. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #195: Student Questions: Mosquito Repellent and Einstein's Gestation 02.03.2010 12:34

Skeptoid answers more questions sent in by students all around the world. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #194: The Denver Airport Conspiracy 23.02.2010 15:05

Is the Denver International Airport a headquarters for the New World Order? (Hint: no) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #193: The Faces of Belmez 16.02.2010 12:01

Faces appearing on the floor of a house in Spain were easily faked, yet many still consider them supernatural. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #192: Ball Lightning 09.02.2010 12:37

Everyone believes in ball lightning, but when we stick to the science, there's probably nothing there. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #191: Did Jewish Slaves Build the Pyramids? 02.02.2010 13:09

It's a popular story, but all the evidence tells us that no Jews were in Egypt at the time of the Pyramids. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #190: The Bell Island Boom 26.01.2010 12:32

This shattering boom in Newfoundland was more likely a natural phenomenon than a superweapon test. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #189: Bullshido: Martial Arts Magic 19.01.2010 12:39

Some call it Bullshido: Martial arts tricks like touchless attacks and the Touch of Death. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #188: Student Questions: String Theory, the Asian Flush, and the Peltzman Effect 12.01.2010 12:55

Skeptoid answers some questions sent in by students around the world. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #187: Emergency Handbook: What to Do When a Friend Loves Woo 05.01.2010 12:43

How you can help a friend or loved one with a potentially harmful pseudoscientific belief Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #186: More Things I'm Wrong About 29.12.2009 12:16

Going back over a few previous Skeptoid episodes to correct errors (head is hung in shame). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #185: Is Barefoot Better? 22.12.2009 12:57

Some advocate that going barefoot is better for the health and strength of your feet. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #184: The Antikythera Mechanism 15.12.2009 12:49

This ancient device, 1000 years ahead of its time, neither proves alien visitation nor disproves history. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #183: The Naga Fireballs 08.12.2009 13:18

These fireballs actually do rise from the Mekong river each year -- and we know exactly what causes them. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #182: Listener Feedback X 01.12.2009 12:06

Another dip into the listener feedback files for Skeptoid. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #181: The Baigong Pipes 24.11.2009 11:59

Modern metal pipes found buried in ancient China are neither pipes nor evidence of ancient alien visitation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #180: Vaccine Ingredients 17.11.2009 13:23

The claims made about the dangerous chemicals in vaccines are all either false or misrepresented. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #179: The Scole Experiment 10.11.2009 12:37

Said to be the best evidence yet for the afterlife, the Scole Experiments were actually just a hackneyed performance. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #178: Student Questions: The Montauk Monster and Bee Sting Therapy 03.11.2009 12:31

Skeptoid answers some more questions sent in by students, on a variety of short topics. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #177: The Bloop 27.10.2009 15:29

This mysterious sound captured by NOAA hydrophones was not a sea monster. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #176: Network Marketing 20.10.2009 12:38

Call them Network Marketing, Multilevel Marketing, or MLM, these pyramid schemes are proven not to work. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #175: Shadow People 13.10.2009 13:06

These shadowy apparitions we sometimes see can be terrifying, but aren't supernatural. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #174: More Medical Myths 06.10.2009 12:11

More myths about the human body that you've always heard, and probably believe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices