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 #131: The Bohemian Club Conspiracy 09.12.2008 13:38

Wealthy and powerful men gather annually at the mysterious Bohemian Grove -- but not to plot global domination. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #130: Space Properties for Sale 02.12.2008 9:45

If they're offering extraterrestrial real estate or star-naming rights for sale, chances are it's a ripoff. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #129: The Oak Island Money Pit 25.11.2008 11:16

This mysterious treasure pit on a Nova Scotia island has a fascinating natural explanation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #128: Student Questions: the Mozart Effect, Quantum Theory, and AIDS 18.11.2008 11:40

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

Skeptoid #127: The Truth about Aspartame 11.11.2008 13:10

The artificial sweetener aspartame is falsely accused of being the cause of nearly every disease. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #126: The Incorruptibles 04.11.2008 11:52

We turn our skeptical eye on claims of incorruptibility - bodies that do not decay after death. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #125: Ten Most Wanted: Celebrities Who Promote Harmful Pseudoscience 28.10.2008 13:47

A critical look at the pseudoscientific antics of some of today's celebrities. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #124: Betty and Barney Hill: The Original UFO Abduction 21.10.2008 14:04

A critical look at the original UFO abduction story, that so many people take for granted. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #123: Listener Feedback Reloaded 14.10.2008 9:53

More fun from the inbox, responding to listener feedback. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #122: HAARP Myths 07.10.2008 13:41

A close look at HAARP, the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, and the claim that it's a superweapon. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #121: Scalar Weapons: Tesla's Doomsday Machine? 30.09.2008 11:29

No, Nikola Tesla did not design a superweapon capable of vaporizing whole parts of the earth. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #120: The World According to Conservapedia 23.09.2008 12:10

A new Young Earth Fundamentalist online encyclopedia rears its ugly head. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #119: Student Questions: Body Searches and Theta Healing 16.09.2008 10:43

Skeptoid answers some more questions from students. Send yours in today! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #118: Demystifying the Bell Witch 09.09.2008 12:09

An exploration of the best way to evaluate an old, unsubstantiated folk legend like The Bell Witch. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #117: How Dangerous Is Cell Phone Radiation? 02.09.2008 11:32

There is neither evidence nor plausible hypothetical foundation for cell phone signals to be at all dangerous. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #116: How to Be a Skeptic and Still Have Friends 26.08.2008 9:32

Being known as a skeptic is not necessarily good for your social life. Here's how to overcome the difficulties. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #115: Search for the Missing Cosmonauts 19.08.2008 14:21

A pair of young Italian brothers probably didn't uncover evidence of Soviet cosmonauts dying in space. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #114: Student Questions: Fish Oil, Charities, and Rumors 12.08.2008 10:19

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

Skeptoid #113: The Most Effective Homeopathy Podcast Ever 08.08.2008 10:22

For the first time ever, the active ingredients in homeopathic preparations are revealed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #112: Genetically Modified Organisms: Jeopardy or Jackpot? 05.08.2008 15:09

Despite the popular fearmongering, GMO technologies promise a boon to agriculture and humanity. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #111: Should Tibet Be Free? 29.07.2008 12:23

Misinformation and fantasy surrounds the popular Tibet notions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #110: Illuminating the Fatima Miracle of the Sun 22.07.2008 11:51

The pope canonized them, but these three children didn't actually predict anything in 1917. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #109: Will the Large Hadron Collider Destroy the Earth? 15.07.2008 12:05

Some people believe that CERN's Large Hadron Collider will create black holes that will destroy the Earth. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #108: Mystery at Dyatlov Pass 08.07.2008 10:56

A look at one of Russia's most bizarre mysteries of mass death. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #107: Spy Radio: Numbers Stations 01.07.2008 11:15

A look at mysterious shortwave "numbers stations" around the world. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices