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 #31: The Devil Walked in Devon 07.03.2007 7:33

This 100-mile track of footprints in 1855 probably was not laid by the devil. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #30: Raw Food - Raw Deal? 01.03.2007 12:34

Some claim that cooking your food ruins its nutrients or makes it poisonous, in a misguided effort to promote raw food. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #29: Orbs: The Ghost in the Camera 24.02.2007 8:50

Spirit orbs in photographs are not ghosts, but a common artifact of flash photography. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #28: Natural Hygiene: Health Without Medicine (or Wisdom) 19.02.2007 6:12

Natural Hygiene is a misguided, prescientific notion that nature provides everything to heal anyone of anything. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #27: Chemtrails: Real or Not? 15.02.2007 9:49

Some believe that airplane contrails are really dangerous chemicals being sprayed by the government. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #26: Biodynamic Agriculture 10.02.2007 9:57

Biodynamic agriculture is not a modern innovation, but rather a throwback to the Dark Ages. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #25: Scientists Are Not Created Equal 05.02.2007 7:32

The word "scientist" can mean just about anything you want it to mean. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #24: Reflexology: Only Dangerous If You Use It 28.01.2007 11:02

Reflexology is really no more than a foot massage, but potentially deadly to those hoping for medical benefits. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #23: Paganism: A Naked Rebellion 23.01.2007 7:25

A look at paganism, its affinity for nudity, and how it differs from mainstream religions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #22: Skepticism and Flight 93 19.01.2007 8:53

Flight 93, which crashed in a field on September 11, was not shot down by the military. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #21: Living Stones of Death Valley 15.01.2007 4:27

An examination of the mysterious stones that move by themselves across the desert floor. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #20: The Real Amityville Horror 11.01.2007 8:24

America's most popular true ghost story was a hoax. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #19: Organic Food Myths 05.01.2007 12:39

It's marketed as a revolution in health and the environment, but it's better described as a counterproductive fad. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #18: The "New" Bill of Rights 01.01.2007 4:44

An amended Bill of Rights to better reflect modern American values. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #17: Internet Paranoia 28.12.2006 9:04

A look at the true threat level from Internet attacks in the mid 2000s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #16: The Real Philadelphia Experiment 24.12.2006 7:32

The US Navy did not make a warship completely disappear in 1943. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #15: SUV Phobia 20.12.2006 8:40

Some believe SUVs should be categorized by their cosmetic appearance, rather than by their size or fuel efficiency. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #14: Cell Phones on Airplanes 15.12.2006 7:14

Cell phones are perfectly safe on airplanes, despite continued claims of danger. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #13: A Primer on Scientific Testing 11.12.2006 10:02

Understand the basics of scientific testing. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #12: Killing Faith: Deconstructionist Christians 07.12.2006 7:47

Proving the literal truth of the Bible is counterproductive to Christianity. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #11: Killing Bigfoot with Bad Science 03.12.2006 10:36

Sometimes the skeptics' perspective on Bigfoot is just as unscientific as that of the believers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #10: An Evolution Primer for Young Earth Creationists 30.11.2006 11:13

Evolution 101 for Young Earth Creationists who want to know better. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #9: Sin: What's It Good For? 26.11.2006 9:16

There seems to be very little point to classifying some wrong actions as sins. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #8: Nocturnal Assaults: Aliens in the Dark 21.11.2006 8:27

Alien abductions and Old Hags: things that go bump in the night. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Skeptoid #7: Pond Magnet Foolishness 14.11.2006 7:57

There is no science-based reason why you should buy magnets for the pipes in your pond, despite the sales pitches. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices