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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning•skeptoid.com
Science
Social Sciences

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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Episodes

Skeptoid #606: The Murder in the Red Barn

A murder was said to have been solved by the intervention of the victim's ghost. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 16, 2018•13 min•Ep. 606

Skeptoid #605: The Civil War Pterosaur

This famous Internet photo of Civil War soldiers posing with a pterosaur has a surprising source. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 09, 2018•14 min•Ep. 605

Skeptoid #603: Sonic Weapons in Cuba

There is a much better explanation than sonic weapons for reported attacks against US diplomats in Cuba. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 26, 2017•15 min•Ep. 603

Skeptoid #602: Should Moms Eat Placentas?

The modern practice of Western mothers eating their placentas is a new and strange attention-seeking behavior. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 19, 2017•14 min•Ep. 602

Skeptoid #600: A Musical Retrospective

Everything you didn't know about ten years of Skeptoid musical episodes, including the reason. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 05, 2017•20 min•Ep. 600

Skeptoid #598: The Hudson Valley UFO Mystery

Hundreds of people watched this UFO over the Hudson River Valley many times between 1983 and 1984. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 21, 2017•14 min•Ep. 598

Skeptoid #597: The Wisdom of the Future

Skeptoid corrects a round of past errors, that they might become the wisdom of the future. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 14, 2017•14 min•Ep. 597

Skeptoid #594: Paul Is Dead

The origins and history of the urban legend that Paul McCartney died and was replaced. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 24, 2017•14 min•Ep. 594

Skeptoid #592: Alert 747: The Vela Incident

In 1979, a mysterious flash occurred over the southern ocean that could have been a nuclear bomb. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 10, 2017•14 min•Ep. 592

Skeptoid #591: Ouija Boards

Real effects far more interesting than spiritualism claims are behind these famous talking boards. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 03, 2017•13 min•Ep. 591

Skeptoid #590: Skepticism vs Cynicism

The line between skepticism and cynicism is a bit too blurry for many people. Today we bring it into focus. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 26, 2017•14 min•Ep. 590

Skeptoid #589: The Big Pharma Conspiracy

Popular claims of a Big Pharma Conspiracy don't stand up to any rational scrutiny. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 19, 2017•14 min•Ep. 589

Skeptoid #585: Relict Japanese Soldiers

How factual are the urban legends about Japanese soldiers in the Pacific who never heard the war ended? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 22, 2017•14 min•Ep. 585

Skeptoid #584: Eclipse Myths and Science

A look at the science-based myths and misconceptions about eclipses, plus some things you might not know. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 15, 2017•14 min•Ep. 584

Skeptoid #583: Fate of the Feedback

Skeptoid responds to some listener feedback, updating a few episodes and clarifying some others. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 08, 2017•14 min•Ep. 583

Skeptoid #581: Are You Following a Crank?

Let's have a look at the traits that define a crank, to make sure your new hero isn't one. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 25, 2017•14 min•Ep. 581