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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning•skeptoid.com
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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 #756: The Death Ship SS Ourang Medan

This ship was said to be discovered with all its crew dead under unexplainable circumstances. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 01, 2020•15 min•Ep. 756

Skeptoid #755: Examining Gulf War Illness

Some researchers believe there is no such thing as Gulf War Illness, and the rest have more questions than answers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 24, 2020•15 min•Ep. 755

Skeptoid #754: About That Life on Mars...

Good scientists can get the wrong idea, but they don't need to make it worse by announcing bad science. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 17, 2020•15 min•Ep. 754

Skeptoid #749: Observing the Bystander Effect

Some research has found that crowds are apathetic and don't render assistance; some has found the opposite. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 13, 2020•13 min•Ep. 749

Skeptoid #748: Who Sank the Maine?

Many theories surround the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine that triggered the Spanish-American War. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 06, 2020•15 min•Ep. 748

Skeptoid #747: Hitler's Operation Long Jump

Popular stories claim that the Nazis tried to assassinate Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin in Tehran in 1943. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 29, 2020•15 min•Ep. 747

Skeptoid #744: Phineas Gage, on Second Thought

A reexamination of the famous case of the man whose personality changed from a grievous brain injury. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 08, 2020•15 min•Ep. 744

Skeptoid #742: The Phantom Fortress

This B-17 supposedly completed a mission and returned to base, all without an aircrew. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 25, 2020•14 min•Ep. 742

Skeptoid #739: More on 5G and COVID Masks

Some supplemental information on recent episodes, plus some listener feedback. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 739

Skeptoid #738: The QAnon Conspiracy

This growing conspiracy theory posits that a global cabal of pedophiles secretly controls the US government. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 28, 2020•16 min•Ep. 738

Skeptoid #737: The Berkshire County UFO

Why a UFO case you've probably never heard of got attention from a major TV network. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 21, 2020•16 min•Ep. 737

Skeptoid #735: Bill Gates Conspiracy Theories

Why is the world's greatest public health philanthropist charged with crimes against humanity? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 07, 2020•15 min•Ep. 735

Skeptoid #734: The Stoned Ape Theory

Some believe that psychedelic drugs played an irreplaceable role in the evolution of Homo sapiens. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 734

Skeptoid #731: More Out of Place Artifacts

A survey of seven of the most popular out-of-place artifacts said to overturn human history. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 09, 2020•15 min•Ep. 731

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