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.
This discredited technique deceives loved ones into believing non-communicative people are able to communicate just fine by hiring one of these facilitators. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The complicated life of JPL's co-founder meant that his death was almost certain to be cloaked in conspiracy theories. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
What is the state of the science behind this online video genre that combines relaxation with chills and shivers? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The science shows that dogs and cats bred to be flat-faced suffer from respiratory distress, but some argue otherwise. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The popular known history of Easter Island — that deforestation brought about its demise — is not generally accepted. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This relatively new and not-so-famous cryptid manages to have an outsized pop-culture footprint. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Whether cold reading, warm reading, or hot, there are simple explanations for even the most impressive psychic performances. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The unfortunate false narrative of the Winchester Mystery House obscures a wonderful story of one of California's great women pioneers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Modern authors say that scientists didn't used to accept the idea of rogue waves. Is that true? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The real cause of washboarding on dirt roads is very different from the traditionally believed reason. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
All those fancy-sounding forensic sciences you've come to trust might not be worth very much of your trust after all. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The origin story of some of the government's alleged alien wreckage is a little bit shaky. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Some corrections to errors made in recent shows. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The urban legend that train track gauge descends from Roman war chariots falls apart at every link in the chain. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
In which we hear, analyze, and attempt to explain the ghostly personal stories you've sent in. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A controversial mental health framework is also being peddled by unqualified coaches. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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
Popular tales of the occult underpinnings of the Nazis are largely modern fiction. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Concrete will remain one of our most important materials for decades — but there's a big problem with it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
20 years ago, Portugal decriminalized all drugs in an effort to reduce addiction, incarceration, and negative health impacts. How has it worked? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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
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
Conspiracy theories surround the cancellation of this advanced Canadian aircraft from the 1950s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Some new facts and extra information on six previous episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Huna blends generic New Age spiritualism with a concocted version of Hawaiian tradition. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This manmade debris permeates our bodies and our planet, but what's the harm? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The true and weird history of the two girls who fooled the world with their fairy photographs in 1917. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This modern sighting of a strange beast is claimed to have been a resurgence of a legendary medieval monster. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The true cause of one of history's most violent cataclysms remains a mystery... to a degree. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
It's 15 trivia questions from 15 Skeptoid episodes, to celebrate our 15th anniversary! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
