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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 #664: The Keto Diet

It's the latest fad diet, and people are trying it for just about any benefit you can think of. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 26, 2019•15 min•Ep 664•Transcript available on Metacast

Skeptoid #663: Pop Quiz: Urban Legends

Test your knowledge of popular urban legends, and the science underlying them. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 19, 2019•17 min•Ep 663•Transcript available on Metacast

Skeptoid #661: Rapping with the Fox Sisters

Myth and mystery surrounds the sisters said to have founded the modern spiritualism industry. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Feb 05, 2019•14 min•Ep 661•Transcript available on Metacast

Skeptoid #660: Feedback and Followups

A handful of updates to past Skeptoid episodes... eyebrow raising to say the least. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 29, 2019•14 min•Ep 660•Transcript available on Metacast

Skeptoid #659: Killing Castro

It's proven the CIA tried to assassinate Castro, but the number of claimed attempts differs wildly. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 22, 2019•15 min•Ep 659•Transcript available on Metacast

Skeptoid #658: Ong's Hat

An urban legend tells of a group of scientists who successfully escaped into another dimension. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 15, 2019•15 min•Ep 658•Transcript available on Metacast

Skeptoid #657: Illuminating the Illuminati

The surprisingly humble beginnings and even more surprising modern rebirth of the Illuminati. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 08, 2019•16 min•Ep 657•Transcript available on Metacast

Skeptoid #656: And Bigfoot Said...

We compare vocalizations attributed to Bigfoot with the sounds of real animals known to be in the area. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 01, 2019•12 min•Ep 656•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast

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•Transcript available on Metacast