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, 2018•16 min•Ep. 652
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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, 2018•15 min•Ep. 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, 2018•7 min•Ep. 650
Skeptoid #649: George Soros Conspiracy Theories
George Soros remains the focus of many anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Nov 13, 2018•15 min•Ep. 649
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, 2018•17 min•Ep. 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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 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, 2018•16 min•Ep. 645
Skeptoid #644: Parts Unknown: Foreign Conspiracy Theories
A roundup of conspiracy theories from various countries all around the world. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Oct 09, 2018•15 min•Ep. 644
Skeptoid #643: The Mysterious Stone Chambers of New England
Some believe these stone structures in New England to be evidence of ancient cultures. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Oct 02, 2018•15 min•Ep. 643
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, 2018•15 min•Ep. 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, 2018•15 min•Ep. 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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 640
Skeptoid #639: An Exorbitance of Emendations
Once again, Skeptoid corrects another round of errors found in previous episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 04, 2018•14 min•Ep. 639
Skeptoid #638: Cueva de los Tayos and the Lost Metal Library: Part 2
A closer look at how bad the evidence is that a cave exists filled with golden alien wonders. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 28, 2018•16 min•Ep. 638
Skeptoid #637: Cueva de los Tayos and the Lost Metal Library: Part 1
Some people believe that this cave in Ecuador harbors an alien library etched on metallic plates. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 21, 2018•15 min•Ep. 637
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, 2018•16 min•Ep. 636
Skeptoid #635: The Effects of Mandated GMO Labeling
We have good evidence for what to expect from mandated labeling of GMO foods, and it's not good. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 07, 2018•15 min•Ep. 635
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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 634
Skeptoid #633: The Horsey History of Clever Hans
This early-1900s horse appeared to be able to do math and other feats, and we learned a lot from him. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Jul 24, 2018•14 min•Ep. 633
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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 632
Skeptoid #631: Listener Feedback: Death of the Lefties
Skeptoid gets some interesting letters from listeners pertaining to radioactive skeletons and lefties. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Jul 10, 2018•15 min•Ep. 631
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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 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, 2018•14 min•Ep. 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, 2018•15 min•Ep. 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, 2018•13 min•Ep. 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, 2018•15 min•Ep. 624
Skeptoid #623: Environmental Working Group and the Dirty Dozen
This company's annual press releases are intended to frighten you into buying organic. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
May 15, 2018•16 min•Ep. 623
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