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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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Skeptoid #771: Denizens of Lake Baikal

A host of strange monsters are said to lurk beneath the surface of the world's deepest lake. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mar 16, 2021•15 min•Ep. 771

Skeptoid #769: The Vampire of Croglin Grange

Which came first: the publication of this famous vampire story, or its associated family tradition? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mar 02, 2021•14 min•Ep. 769

Skeptoid #767: The Year's Best of Skeptoid

My personal favorite Skeptoid episodes from each and every year of its production. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 16, 2021•17 min•Ep. 767

Skeptoid #765: Tartaria and the Mud Flood

Some claim that all of world history is a coverup for the mighty ancient nation of Tartaria. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 02, 2021•15 min•Ep. 765

Skeptoid #764: Learning Styles, Re-examined

Most teachers believe that students have different learning styles and curricula can be tailored to it. Not so much. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 26, 2021•14 min•Ep. 764

Skeptoid #763: Elvis Sightings and You

People keep thinking Elvis is still alive -- and here's why that matters to you. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 19, 2021•15 min•Ep. 763

Skeptoid #762: On the Trail of the Yowie

Australia's version of Bigfoot may -- or may not -- have its origin in Aboriginal mythology. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 12, 2021•15 min•Ep. 762

Skeptoid #759: Percy Schmeiser vs Monsanto

The most famous case in the history of Monsanto vs. small farmers might not be what you think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 22, 2020•15 min•Ep. 759

Skeptoid #758: Finding the USS Cyclops

This most famous ship disappearance from the Bermuda Triangle probably had nothing to do with it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 15, 2020•14 min•Ep. 758

You're Listening to Skeptoid...

You ever wonder about the truth behind popular urban legends? Or how about the craziest conspiracy theories you hear about online, chemtrails, the Flat Earth, the Hollow Earth, is there anything to them at all? Famous mysteries like what happened to Amelia Earhart, what's up with the Bermuda Triangle, who was Jack the Ripper? What about famous ghost stories, like the Amityville Horror, or the Warrens? What was really going on with that? Or this stuff they show on television: Ancient Aliens, Hunt...

Dec 11, 2020•1 min

Skeptoid #757: The Montauk Project

Some believe the government opened up time portals underneath Long Island, New York. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 08, 2020•16 min•Ep. 757

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
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