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Skeptoid
Hosted by Brian Dunning · EN
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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Skeptoid #1040: Food Dyes
3d ago00:17:16Tap to summarizeSome say artificial food dyes are killing us. The truth is a lot more nuanced. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1039: Chemtrails: Still Haven't Blown Away
1w ago00:18:26Tap to summarizeThe more years go by, the more Americans believe that ordinary airliners are secretly spraying chemicals for some hidden nefarious purpose. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1038: Project Anchor: Anatomy of a Hoax
2w ago00:16:55Tap to summarizeThis Internet legend claims the Earth's gravity will shut off for seven seconds in 2026. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1037: A Skeptic's Guide to Sleepmaxxing
3w ago00:17:18Tap to summarizeThis social media fad promises to supercharge your sleep and make you healthier than healthy, when in fact it probably does significantly more harm than good. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Transcribe →New Skeptoid Movie: Alien Echoes
4w ago00:05:10Tap to summarizeSkeptoid is now going into production on our third feature film: Alien Echoes. Get all the details at skeptoid.org/alienechoes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1036: The Myth of the Alpha Wolf
Apr 1400:15:48Tap to summarizeIt turns out there's probably no such thing as an alpha wolf. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1035: How Disastrous Are Declining Birth Rates?
Apr 700:19:01Tap to summarizePopular influencers claim birth rates are declining disastrously. How true is that, and is it a disaster? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1034: The Colorado Martian
Mar 3100:14:58Tap to summarizeThe discovery of a Martian sarcophagus in Colorado in 1864: An oddball story, or consistent with the lore of the day? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1033: Skeptifying BBC's Uncanny
Mar 2400:20:09Tap to summarizeSupplying some much-needed skepticism to an episode of the BBC podcast Uncanny. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1032: Is Germ Theory a Myth?
Mar 1700:17:57Tap to summarizeEven today, some people cling to a pre-scientific belief that germs do not cause disease. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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