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Skeptoid

Brian Dunningskeptoid.com

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 #652: The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident

The UFO story seems to defy debunking because of the physical injuries suffered by witnesses. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 04, 201816 minEp. 652

Skeptoid #651: The Electric Universe Theory

Some believe that everything we know about the universe is wrong — and it's all electric. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 27, 201815 minEp. 651

Skeptoid #650: I Believe

Your beliefs are fallible and can fool you. Be willing to change your mind based on new information. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 20, 20187 minEp. 650

Skeptoid #648: Pop Quiz: Aliens and UFOs

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on aliens and UFOs. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 06, 201817 minEp. 648

Skeptoid #647: All About Mindfulness

An examination of this super-trendy meditation technique to see whether it lives up to the hype. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 30, 201814 minEp. 647

Skeptoid #646: Animal Earthquake Prediction

Many people believe animals have the ability to predict earthquakes. The facts tell a different story. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 23, 201814 minEp. 646

Skeptoid #645: Pop Quiz: Ancient Mysteries

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on ancient mysteries. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 16, 201816 minEp. 645

Skeptoid #642: Pop Quiz: Cryptozoology!

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on cryptozoology. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 25, 201815 minEp. 642

Skeptoid #641: Alternative Veterinary Medicine

Even in the 21st century, vets and pet owners are turning to prescientific, magic-based medical care. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 18, 201815 minEp. 641

Skeptoid #640: Draining the Baghdad Battery

Many people believe this ancient scroll container was actually an early type of battery. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sep 11, 201814 minEp. 640

Skeptoid #636: Epigenetics Woo

This exciting new(ish) field in genetics has brought with it a slew of snake oil claims. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 14, 201816 minEp. 636

Skeptoid #634: More Alcohol Myths

The last show on alcohol myths wasn't good enough for many of you, so here are some more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 31, 201814 minEp. 634

Skeptoid #632: Lucid Dreaming

Some people can control their dreams and do anything they want in them -- or can they? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 17, 201814 minEp. 632

Skeptoid #630: The Apes Who Learned Sign Language

Although many regard Koko as an ape who used sign language, science tells us that ability probably doesn't exist. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 03, 201814 minEp. 630

Skeptoid #629: Three Big Macs a Day

When we set aside pop food woo, we find that even multiple Big Macs can be part of a healthy daily diet. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 26, 201814 minEp. 629

Skeptoid #628: The Swedish Ghost Rockets

This rash of UFO sightings over Sweden in 1946 has long been considered to be Soviet missile tests. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 19, 201814 minEp. 628

Skeptoid #627: Gremlins

These mischievous creatures that sabotage airplanes are claimed by some to be actual physical beings. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 12, 201814 minEp. 627

Skeptoid #626: Numerology

We put this ancient system of divination based on numbers to the test. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 05, 201815 minEp. 626

Skeptoid #625: Your Weird Turn

We try to figure out some of the creepiest stories ever sent in by Skeptoid listeners. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 29, 201813 minEp. 625

Skeptoid #624: Zuma, The Phantom Satellite

The malfunction said to have doomed this spacecraft may have just been a cover story. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 22, 201815 minEp. 624
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