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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 #815: On the Trail of the Chupacabra

An exploration into the chupacabra, and how that word came to be applied to so many unrelated things. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 18, 2022•15 min•Ep. 815

Skeptoid #814: Nazis and the Occult

Popular tales of the occult underpinnings of the Nazis are largely modern fiction. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 11, 2022•15 min•Ep. 814

Skeptoid #811: Radon Therapy

Trying to treat pain or cancer by exposing yourself to a radioactive carcinogen provides only risk without the benefit. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 21, 2021•15 min•Ep. 811

Skeptoid #810: Frida Sofia, the Victim Who Wasn't

After the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City, rescuers dug through the rubble for a little girl named Frida Sofia — who never existed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 14, 2021•14 min•Ep. 810

Skeptoid #809: The Avro Arrow Conspiracies

Conspiracy theories surround the cancellation of this advanced Canadian aircraft from the 1950s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 07, 2021•16 min•Ep. 809

Skeptoid #808: Followups and Extras

Some new facts and extra information on six previous episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 30, 2021•14 min•Ep. 808

Skeptoid #807: Huna: New Age on an Island

Huna blends generic New Age spiritualism with a concocted version of Hawaiian tradition. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 23, 2021•14 min•Ep. 807

Skeptoid #802: Pop Quiz: 15 for 15

It's 15 trivia questions from 15 Skeptoid episodes, to celebrate our 15th anniversary! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 19, 2021•16 min•Ep. 802

Skeptoid #801: Probiotics Fact and Fiction

Some people promote probiotics as a miracle cure for just about anything. What can they really do? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 12, 2021•14 min•Ep. 801

Skeptoid #800: To the Stars

A strange radio broadcast from a very unique group of VIPs being whisked away on a UFO. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 05, 2021•11 min•Ep. 800

Skeptoid #797: Why You Need to Care About Methane

We focus a lot on carbon dioxide when talking about climate change. Should we be talking more about methane? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 14, 2021•14 min•Ep. 797

Skeptoid #796: 9/11 Truthers, 20 Years Later

20 years after the worst terrorist attack on American soil, the conspiracy theories are still thriving -- just as we should expect. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 07, 2021•14 min•Ep. 796

Skeptoid #793: Your Turn Yet Again

Skeptoid gives our take on some spooky experiences sent in by listeners. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 17, 2021•14 min•Ep. 793

Skeptoid #792: Your Turn Again

In which I take a shot at trying to explain some of the weirdest stories sent in by listeners. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 10, 2021•13 min•Ep. 792

Skeptoid #791: Dowsing: Water Witchcraft

If you need to find ground water, ask a hydrologist, not an occult magician. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 03, 2021•14 min•Ep. 791

Skeptoid #789: All About Clearcutting

Is clearcutting of forests for logging a public nuisance or a public benefit? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 20, 2021•14 min•Ep. 789