Skeptoid
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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.
Location:
Laguna Niguel, CA
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@briandunning
Language:
English
Website:
http://skeptoid.com/
Email:
brian@skeptoid.com
Episodes
Skeptoid #912: Kambo: Let It Go
11/28/2023
Some believe that taking a deadly frog poison confers a vast array of New Age wellness benefits.
Duration:00:15:01
Skeptoid #911: How to Escape Nibiru
11/21/2023
Some believe this speculative rogue planet is on a collision course with the Earth.
Duration:00:16:00
Skeptoid #910: How to Spot Misinformation
11/14/2023
Much content online is designed for high engagement, not for accuracy.
Duration:00:15:01
Skeptoid #909: Fixing Former Fumbles
11/7/2023
Skeptoid corrects another round of errors in past episodes pointed out by listeners.
Duration:00:16:39
Skeptoid #908: Your Creepiest Halloween Stories
10/31/2023
Celebrating Halloween with the creepiest ghost stories sent in by you, our listeners.
Duration:00:15:19
Skeptoid #907: The Science of the 27 Club
10/24/2023
Do lots of famous pop musicians really die at the age of 27, or is there something in science that just makes us think so?
Duration:00:14:09
Skeptoid #906: Unraveling the Myth of Nazareth
10/17/2023
Did the village of Nazareth exist at the time of Jesus, making it possible for there to have been a Jesus of Nazareth?
Duration:00:13:53
Skeptoid #905: Artificial Turf: Poisonous Pitches?
10/10/2023
Some claim that artificial turf sports fields emit poisonous chemicals, making them dangerous for children.
Duration:00:15:28
Skeptoid #904: Pop quiz: 17 for 17
10/3/2023
What better way to celebrate 17 years of the Skeptoid podcast than a 17-question pop quiz!
Duration:00:18:44
Skeptoid #903: Tracking California's Monster Salamander
9/26/2023
Does a monster salamander the size of Asia's largest live undiscovered in the Pacific Northwest?
Duration:00:14:05
Skeptoid Flashmob!
9/25/2023
If you're going to be at CSICon 2023, join the Skeptoid Flashmob! skeptoid.com/store
Duration:00:01:41
Skeptoid #902: Focusing in on Eye Exercises
9/19/2023
Can you really make your eyesight better with a simple series of eye movements and exercises?
Duration:00:15:01
Skeptoid #901: The Mystery of the Severed Feet
9/12/2023
Severed feet have been washing up on the shores of the Salish Sea since 2007. What could be the cause?
Duration:00:14:43
Skeptoid #900: Mussolini's Aliens
9/5/2023
How an old Italian UFO hoax became proof of alien visitation to the US Congress
Duration:00:19:10
Skeptoid #899: Berberine: Thin Body, or Thin Evidence?
8/29/2023
This supplement is claimed by social media influencers to be Nature's Ozempic.
Duration:00:14:42
Skeptoid #898: Finding the Third Man
8/22/2023
Reports from some extreme adventurers say that a benevolent presence sometimes appears to provide comfort.
Duration:00:15:50
Skeptoid #897: The Secret of the Norden Bombsight
8/15/2023
Pop culture tells us the famous Norden bombsight from World War II was actually terribly inaccurate. Was it?
Duration:00:14:03
Skeptoid #896: The Treasures of the Copper Scroll
8/8/2023
This greatest of all imaginable treasures from the Dead Sea Scrolls probably never existed.
Duration:00:16:36
Skeptoid #895: The Hottest Temperature on Earth
8/1/2023
Is the world record highest air temperature a solid measurement, or might it be invalid?
Duration:00:16:56
Skeptoid #894: The Klerksdorp Spheres
7/25/2023
Are these remarkable stones natural, or proof of an ancient advanced civilization?
Duration:00:14:49