Skeptoid #606: The Murder in the Red Barn
A murder was said to have been solved by the intervention of the victim's ghost. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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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.
Episodes
Skeptoid #605: The Civil War Pterosaur
This famous Internet photo of Civil War soldiers posing with a pterosaur has a surprising source. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #604: Net Neutrality Reexamined
A skeptic's guide for organizing the issues raised by Net Neutrality. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #603: Sonic Weapons in Cuba
There is a much better explanation than sonic weapons for reported attacks against US diplomats in Cuba. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #602: Should Moms Eat Placentas?
The modern practice of Western mothers eating their placentas is a new and strange attention-seeking behavior. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #601: Hiding the Decline: Climategate Demystified
This infamous scandal was said to have proven global warming was all just a hoax. Umm, no. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #600: A Musical Retrospective
Everything you didn't know about ten years of Skeptoid musical episodes, including the reason. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #599: Listener Feedback: Creationism and More Dead Paul
Some updates, notes, and extra information sent in by listeners about recent episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #598: The Hudson Valley UFO Mystery
Hundreds of people watched this UFO over the Hudson River Valley many times between 1983 and 1984. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #597: The Wisdom of the Future
Skeptoid corrects a round of past errors, that they might become the wisdom of the future. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #596: How to Assess a Documentary
Some tips to assess whether a documentary is good science or just propaganda. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #595: Chasing Malaysian Airlines MH370
A roundup of the conspiracy theories and the probable true fate of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #594: Paul Is Dead
The origins and history of the urban legend that Paul McCartney died and was replaced. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #593: I Still Can't Believe They Did That: More Human Guinea Pigs
A further look at ten more scientists who experimented on themselves for the benefit of mankind. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #592: Alert 747: The Vela Incident
In 1979, a mysterious flash occurred over the southern ocean that could have been a nuclear bomb. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #591: Ouija Boards
Real effects far more interesting than spiritualism claims are behind these famous talking boards. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #590: Skepticism vs Cynicism
The line between skepticism and cynicism is a bit too blurry for many people. Today we bring it into focus. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #589: The Big Pharma Conspiracy
Popular claims of a Big Pharma Conspiracy don't stand up to any rational scrutiny. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #588: Celebrity Pseudoscience: 2017 Edition
A look at which celebrities are currently working hardest to erode the public intellect. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #587: What Makes a Good Podcast Episode?
Stories about urban legends are at their best when there are real people at their center. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #586: Volkswagen Dieselgate Reexamined
In the wake of VW Dieselgate, the government took the wrong steps to solve the wrong problem. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #585: Relict Japanese Soldiers
How factual are the urban legends about Japanese soldiers in the Pacific who never heard the war ended? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #584: Eclipse Myths and Science
A look at the science-based myths and misconceptions about eclipses, plus some things you might not know. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #583: Fate of the Feedback
Skeptoid responds to some listener feedback, updating a few episodes and clarifying some others. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #582: Lonnie Zamora and the Socorro UFO
This famous 1964 UFO sighting by a New Mexico police officer has several interesting explanations. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #581: Are You Following a Crank?
Let's have a look at the traits that define a crank, to make sure your new hero isn't one. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #580: Amelia Earhart Redux: Competing Networks, Competing Craziness
Through their constant promotion of false history, TV networks may have done Amelia Earhart's legacy irreparable harm. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #579: Measuring the Age of the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is millions of years old, not thousands; despite the efforts of Young Earthers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #578: Student Questions: Bitters, Gas, and Diet Woo
Skeptoid answers another round of questions sent in by students all around the world. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Skeptoid #577: What Are the Chances You're Psychic?
We analyze some of your stories of precognitive experiences. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices