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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 #729: The LUCIFER Telescope Conspiracy

A popular conspiracy theory claims the Vatican uses a telescope named LUCIFER to find an alien savior. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 26, 2020•15 min•Ep. 729

Skeptoid #726: Full of Hot Error

Skeptoid corrects another round of errors found in past episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 05, 2020•14 min•Ep. 726

Skeptoid #724: Decoding Gobekli Tepe

This archaeological site in Turkey is said to change everything... but what does that really mean? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Apr 21, 2020•15 min•Ep. 724

Skeptoid #723: Draining the Holy Grail

The true history of the Holy Grail, the most precious of all artifacts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Apr 14, 2020•15 min•Ep. 723

Skeptoid #721: Debunking Ancient Aliens, Part 3

A look at some of the ancient artworks and artifacts that the show Ancient Aliens gets totally wrong. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mar 31, 2020•14 min•Ep. 721

Skeptoid #718: Diagnosing Chronic Lyme Disease

Often dismissed as purely pseudoscientific and nonexistent, chronic Lyme disease is not necessarily nothing. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mar 10, 2020•14 min•Ep. 718

Skeptoid #714: Killing the Hammersmith Ghost

Some possible explanations for this infamously deadly 19th century haunting near London. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 11, 2020•14 min•Ep. 714

Skeptoid #713: On the Trail of Red Mercury

The most elusive substance in pop culture also purports to be one of the most destructive. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 04, 2020•15 min•Ep. 713

Skeptoid #712: Apple Cider Vinegar Woo

A test of the many sensational health claims made for apple cider vinegar. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 28, 2020•14 min•Ep. 712

Skeptoid #709: Wind Turbines and Birds

Wind turbines actually save many more bird lives than they destroy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 07, 2020•15 min•Ep. 709

Skeptoid #708: All About Sex Addiction

The topic of sex addiction and what to do about it turns out to be more complicated than you may think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 31, 2019•15 min•Ep. 708

Skeptoid #704: The Green Children of Woolpit

In the 12th century, a pair of mysterious children with green skin surprised English villagers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 03, 2019•14 min•Ep. 704

Skeptoid #702: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

These risky medical devices are increasingly being sold to treat conditions they don't treat. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 19, 2019•13 min•Ep. 702

Skeptoid #701: Seneca Guns and Skyquakes

These mysterious cannon-like booms are heard all around the world, with no apparent source. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 12, 2019•15 min•Ep. 701