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

Episodes

Skeptoid #81: Ghost Hunting Tools of the Trade 01.01.2008 12:33

Why the use of electronic equipment by TV ghost hunters is so stupid. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #80: Are Microwave Ovens Safe? 25.12.2007 11:34

An examination of the various claims that microwaved food and water are poisonous. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #79: Aliens in Roswell 18.12.2007 13:26

Pop culture says it was an alien spaceship -- but history tells us what was really found in the New Mexico desert. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #78: Medical Myths in Movies and Culture 11.12.2007 9:42

A skeptical examination of pop-culture medical beliefs, like dramatically stabbing someone in the heart with a syringe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #77: Orang Pendek: Forest Hobbit of Sumatra 04.12.2007 11:31

A description of Sumatra's own little miniature Bigfoot legend. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #76: Who Kills More, Religion or Atheism? 27.11.2007 9:21

Neither religion nor atheism been responsible for a greater death toll throughout human history. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #75: How to See Your Aura 20.11.2007 10:52

Despite promotional claims, neither auras nor aura photography are things. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #74: A Magical Journey through the Land of Logical Fallacies - Part 2 13.11.2007 11:52

The second part of our exploration of logical fallacies. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #73: A Magical Journey through the Land of Logical Fallacies - Part 1 06.11.2007 13:59

An examination of many of the most common logical fallacies. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #72: Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Real or Imagined? 30.10.2007 17:01

Some claim to be hypersensitive to electromagnetism. Science has already solved what's really going on. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #71: How to Drink Gnarly Breast Milk 23.10.2007 9:46

Proponents of colostrum supplements believe that it has a whole range of benefits. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #70: Raging (Bioidentical) Hormones 16.10.2007 7:59

An examination of the popular trend in women's health, bioidentical hormone therapy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #69: Ann Coulter, Scientist 09.10.2007 8:22

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter should stick to politics; her science is too screwed up for words. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #68: More Wet and Wild Listener Feedback 02.10.2007 14:53

Another round of listener feedback from the past several months. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #67: Do Your Body Features Measure Up? 25.09.2007 11:38

An examination of phrenology, physiognomy, palmistry, and iridology. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #66: The Greatest Secret of Nostradamus 18.09.2007 15:17

Virtually nothing that pop culture tells us about Nostradamus is true. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #65: How to Debate a Young Earth Creationist 11.09.2007 16:19

Learn the basic arguments against science made by Young Earthers, and how to rebut them. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #64: The Attack of Spring Heeled Jack 04.09.2007 9:50

A look at the theories surrounding Spring Heeled Jack, the scourge of England in the early 1800s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #63: Subliminal Seduction 28.08.2007 9:59

Wilson Key's magnum opus textbook about subliminal advertising was almost pure fiction. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #62: Crop Circle Jerks 21.08.2007 13:18

Crop circles are commonly known to be man made, yet some still insist they must be of alien origin. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #61: Irradiation: Is Your Food Toxic? 14.08.2007 9:13

Food that has been sterilized with irradiation is not radioactive and will not hurt you. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #60: Will Drinking from Plastic Bottles Kill You? 09.08.2007 8:40

A popular fad holds that plastic water bottles leach toxic chemicals into your water. Don't believe it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #59: Who Are the Raelians, and Why Are They Naked? 04.08.2007 11:09

The Raelians are naked and they worship space aliens. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #58: All About Fluoridation 30.07.2007 10:00

A few fringe activists claim that fluoridation of water carries more danger than benefit. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #57: Email Myths 25.07.2007 13:08

A look at some of those persistent hoax emails that you receive almost every day. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices