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Skeptical Skeptics

RJ and Rachel Metzgerskepticalskeptics.com
This is a podcast for people somewhere in between believer and skeptic. Whether it's aliens, bigfoot, or just creepy Dan down the hall, we'll talk about it. Feedback, reviews, subs, and all are super appreciated, but we want to talk to you as well, so connect with us on Twitter and Facebook: @SkepSkepPod on both! Or visit our website at SkepticalSkeptics.com!

Episodes

Baigong Pipes & Benjaman Kyle

This week, RJ shares the tale of an ancient structure that defies everything we know about history... If you stop listening before we get to the rational explanation. Rachel shares a tale about a man with only a misspelled first name and a birthday and he only got one of those things right.

Oct 06, 201952 minEp. 49

Reddit Alien Encounters & St. Augustine Lighthouse

This week, Rachel looks at some Reddit Alien stories for a change of pace. RJ looks at a very famous haunted location that they've visited because it has found its way into the haunted hall of fame. That's not a place, but we wish it was.

Oct 02, 201956 minEp. 48

Zodiac Killer Special

This week, we look at one of the most infamous serial killers in history and discuss his victims, potential identities, and other theories about him! Also, drawing winners announced in this episode! Credit to these two YouTube videos for providing some audio for us as well.

Sep 23, 20192 hr 31 minEp. 47

Q&A 1

Here are some questions that were asked of us! It's a long one! If you feel like we missed your question, we might have! Please send it in again and we'll put it in our next episode!

Sep 16, 20192 hr 59 minEp. 46

Ghost Hunt Mini-Episode

For this mini-episode, we talk about our first ghost hunt. It will be on YouTube within the month, but just wanted to put this out for anyone not interested in watching the video. No real spoilers, but feel free to watch the hunt first and skip this for now, or listen to it. Either way.

Sep 08, 201924 minEp. 45

Order of the Solar Temple & The Bunyip

This week, RJ talks about the Order of the Solar Temple which had an interesting end... If they didn't, would we even talk about them? And Rachel discusses a cryptid that RJ had never heard of, but its parts all sound familiar. Like, all of its parts....

Sep 04, 201951 minEp. 44

Poveglia Island & The Matrix

This week Rachel talks about an island that's really, really gross. And a bit creepy, we guess. Also, RJ tries to understand if we're in a Matrix, and that's a rabbit hole that we might be tempted to go down again.

Aug 25, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 42

Winchester House

For a mini-sode, RJ and Rachel both researched the Winchester House. And in a huge disappointment, neither found any evidence of actual ghosts... SHOCKER!

Aug 17, 201919 minEp. 41

1979 UFO Car & Arkansas Birds

This week RJ looks at a potential UFO encounter with evidence that's as close as a walk from a listener's in-law's house! Rachel tells a strange story where the evidence was a short walk from many, many people's houses! Also, stay tuned after the outro at the end of the episode for this week's bloopers!

Aug 17, 201938 minEp. 40

Blooper Episode 1

WARNING: Explicit Language and Nonsense will meet you here. Prepare for the cringe.

Aug 09, 201913 minEp. 39

Maura Murray Disappearance & The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter

This week, Rachel looks at an odd disappearance with some very random details. RJ looks at some goblins (owls?) that tormented (lived near?) some rural folks. Also, we recorded this like a month ago, so our timeline is way off. HAPPY TO BE BACK!

Aug 09, 201946 minEp. 38

Listener Stories Vol. 2

This week we share some listener stories with a special guest: Carol from Retro Late Fee! Thanks to everyone that submitted a story! Please submit at any time through any social media platform!

Jul 05, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Operation LAC & Jamison Family Disappearance

This week RJ looks at another potential origin for a common conspiracy theory, but this one was proven to be true . It also may have deadly consequences, even if some of the theories are a bit shaky. Rachel looks at some people with some really hillbilly names that went missing ... Or did they? Oh wait, they did. The question is... Who did it?...

Jun 28, 201945 minEp. 36

Mercy Brown & The Mandela Effect

This week on the Skeptical Skeptics Podcast, Rachel talks about vampirism *ahem* consumption *ahem*. While RJ discusses one of the more widespread "paranormal" anomalies. See if you have become a victim of it too!

Jun 19, 201947 minEp. 35

What Do We Think About Things?

This week we discuss how we feel about aliens, ghosts, conspiracies, cryptids, etc. in general. This is so we can document our overall thoughts and see how/if they change over time. Join the conversation!

Jun 12, 201950 minEp. 34

Danvers State Hospital & White House UFO's

This week, Rachel looks at a classically creepy hospital that's been shrouded in even more mystery. RJ looks at one of the most defining early UFO incidents that helped start UFO culture.

Jun 05, 201955 minEp. 33

Bigfoot Special

This week on the Skeptical Skeptics Podcast, RJ and Rachel look at bigfoot. This is a very long episode, being a special. So, get comfortable, get a snack ready, and prepare to get the full history of Bigfoot in North America in the first half and modern compelling evidence in the second half of the episode. Videos referenced/Audio Used: Vocalization Explanation - Animal Planet Various Yells Bigfoot and Dog Scream at Beginning Anatomist Talking About Patterson Film...

May 29, 20192 hr 33 minEp. 32

Filipino Folklore & The Doodler

This week on the Skeptical Skeptics, RJ looks at some folklore from one of his cultures, the Philippines. Rachel looks at the serial killer with the worst name we've ever heard . And not scary, just straight the worst.

May 22, 201949 minEp. 31

Eriksson Twins & Paranormal Police

This week on Skeptical Skeptics, Rachel tells a tale about two twins that did a bunch of strange stuff in a short amount of time despite being seemingly normal people. RJ tells many tales about weird people going through weird things that actually call the cops for once!...

May 16, 201956 minEp. 30

Bridgewater Triangle & Disappearance of The Sarah Joe

This week on Skeptical Skeptics, RJ looks at an area that is like a sitcom clip show, it's got a little bit of everything we've talked about before. Meanwhile, Rachel looks into something pretty new to the show . I mean, we had something similar in episode 1. But that was a LONG time ago!...

May 08, 201953 minEp. 29

Denver Airport & Fort Irwin

This week on the Skeptical Skeptics Podcast, Rachel looks at the evils that lurk behind the.... Denver Airport. Meanwhile, RJ takes a look at the aliens , ghosts , and whistleblowers (fakes) at Fort Irwin... I mean, 29 Palms... I mean, Joshua Tree.

May 01, 201944 minEp. 28

Real Cryptids & San Antonio Haunted Railroad Tracks

This week on the Skeptical Skeptics Podcast, RJ looks at a bunch of creatures we know and love today... that started off as cryptids. Rachel looks at an urban legend that has taken on a life of its own, despite an inability to prove any of the originating story having even happened.

Apr 24, 201944 minEp. 27

Pascagoula Abduction & Precognition

This week on Skeptical Skeptics, Rachel looks at an abduction that occurred while two, not intoxicated people, went fishing. The shocking part of that story is not that the abduction took place, but that the fishermen were not intoxicated... Astounding. RJ looks into precognition. After reading this description, sleep on it and see if you know which stories he'll be talking about!

Apr 17, 201948 minEp. 26

Robert the Doll & The Missing Angola 727

This week on Skeptical Skeptics, RJ looks at Robert the Doll ... Seriously, have you looked at this thing? Rachel tries to "solve" the missing Angola 727 case, and by "solve" I mean "laugh at". And by "tries", I mean, we do.

Apr 10, 201938 minEp. 25

Mermaids & The Gladstone Villa Ghost

This week on the Skeptical Skeptics we're looking at mermaids. Old tales, new tales, fish tails. Check our social media accounts for various links to stories mentioned. Also, we're going to discuss a story shared with us from a listener's personal encounter.

Apr 03, 201940 minEp. 24

Skeptical of Late Fees

This week, the show is structured a little differently... Were we programmed by others to do this show? No, it was just a fun thing to do. We'll have regular programming on Wednesday at midnight!

Apr 01, 201932 minEp. 23

Massive Skeptics

This week we sound a little different. Happy April Fool's Day! Check out Massive Late Fee @MassiveLateFee everywhere we are or on michigansportsandentertainment.com

Apr 01, 201923 minEp. 22

James Leininger's Reincarnation and Devil's Tramping Ground

This week RJ looks into another child's reincarnation case . This one is another pilot from WW2, but this one is one of the good guys. Rachel showcases a place that is rumored to both have the Devil visit it regularly and have a 3.5 star rating on Google Maps ... Spooky.

Mar 27, 201938 minEp. 21

JFK Special

Note: If you're a new listener, this is a special episode and is longer and more in depth than normal. So, if that's not your style, go back an episode. If that is your style, check out our Area 51 special and let us know which subject you'd like some more in-depth analysis! This week we dive into the well known and not so well known conspiracy theories behind JFK's assassination. Warning, the content is historically heavy from the audio clip at 6:30 to 14:14. We spent some time setting up the o...

Mar 20, 20192 hr 42 minEp. 20