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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning•skeptoid.com
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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 #845: Seeking the Soviet Battle Mole

The story goes that the Soviet Union had nuclear-powered underground vehicles for waging a whole new kind of war. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 16, 2022•15 min•Ep. 845

Skeptoid #843: Pop Quiz: Religious Symbolism

How well do you know your Skeptoid? Today's pop quiz focuses on questions drawn from episodes about world religions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 02, 2022•17 min•Ep. 843

The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You to See

Join me in producing this important feature documentary film on the modern UFO phenomenon. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 14, 2022•3 min

Skeptoid #840: What Sank the Lusitania?

Many believe that the true cause of the Lusitania's sinking was not the torpedo, but a mysterious second explosion that followed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 12, 2022•16 min•Ep. 840

Skeptoid #839: Decoding the Carolina Bays

Some say these oval depressions all along the US east coast are craters from an ancient meteor bombardment. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 05, 2022•14 min•Ep. 839

Skeptoid Is Hiring a Developer

Skeptoid is hiring a web developer. For complete details, see skeptoid.org/jobs Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 30, 2022•1 min

Skeptoid #838: The Chilean Navy UFO

Amateur Internet researchers figured out in 5 days what the Chilean government UFO group couldn't in two years. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 28, 2022•16 min•Ep. 838

Skeptoid #837: Falling Fish Followup

Some feedback and followups to a raft of previous Skeptoid episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 21, 2022•15 min•Ep. 837

Skeptoid #835: False Flag Attack? The USS Liberty

Officially, Israel's 1967 attack on the USS Liberty was accidental friendly fire; but many claim it was a deliberate conspiracy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 07, 2022•17 min•Ep. 835

Skeptoid #834: The Haunting of the Stanley Hotel

Colorado's Stanley Hotel is famous not only for its association with The Shining, but also for ghosts of its own. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 834

Skeptoid #833: The Secrets of the Integratron

This white dome in the California desert may house the secrets of the universe, or nothing more than delusions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 24, 2022•16 min•Ep. 833

Science Friction now available on streaming

Skeptoid Media's first full-length feature documentary movie, Science Friction, is now available to stream on Prime Video. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 18, 2022•3 min

Skeptoid #832: What Greek Fire Really Was

This ancient weapon of terror struck fear throughout the ancient world, and stokes a number of mysteries today. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 17, 2022•14 min•Ep. 832

Skeptoid #831: Facilitated Communication Isn't

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

May 10, 2022•14 min•Ep. 831

Skeptoid #830: The Mystical Death of Jack Parsons

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

May 03, 2022•15 min•Ep. 830

Skeptoid #829: What ASMR Will Do for You

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

Apr 26, 2022•15 min•Ep. 829

Skeptoid #828: Why You Don't Want a Flat-Faced Pet

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

Apr 19, 2022•14 min•Ep. 828

Skeptoid #827: What Really Happened on Easter Island

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

Apr 12, 2022•18 min•Ep. 827

Skeptoid #825: How Psychic Readings Work

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

Mar 29, 2022•15 min•Ep. 825

Skeptoid #823: Hunting the Elusive Rogue Wave

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

Mar 15, 2022•14 min•Ep. 823

Skeptoid #822: On Washboarded Roads

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

Mar 08, 2022•15 min•Ep. 822

Skeptoid #821: Forensic (Pseudo) Science

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

Mar 01, 2022•16 min•Ep. 821