Podcast
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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New Skeptoid Movie: Alien Echoes
Apr 1700:05:10Tap 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
Transcribe →Sailing the Skeptical Seas! New Orleans Escapade! Mysteries of the Maya Cruise!
Mar 1300:02:11Tap to summarizeTime is running out to grab one of the few remaining cabins for Málaga, Spain to Nice, France on the SV Royal Clipper AND announcing our next adventure to New Orleans followed by the Mysteries of the Maya cruise to the Yucatán Peninsula! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1031: Unearthing Ancient Advanced Civilizations
Mar 1000:17:05Tap to summarizeAn exploration of the validity of the Silurian hypothesis, which posits the existence of a pre-human intelligent race on Earth. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Transcribe →Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Starts Tomorrow
Mar 700:11:37Tap to summarizeAs a gentle reminder that you will have an hour of sleep robbed from you tonight, enjoy this episode on Daylight Saving Time Myths from the archives! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Skeptoid #1030: Testing the Rossi E-Cat
Mar 300:15:07Tap to summarizeThis secretive device has been promising to deliver clean, free energy for more than 15 years — but so far nobody's been allowed to examine it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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