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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.

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17:18

Skeptoid #1037: A Skeptic's Guide to Sleepmaxxing

Skeptoid ·

2026/04/21

This 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

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05:10

New Skeptoid Movie: Alien Echoes

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2026/04/17

Skeptoid 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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15:48

Skeptoid #1036: The Myth of the Alpha Wolf

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2026/04/14

It 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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19:01

Skeptoid #1035: How Disastrous Are Declining Birth...

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2026/04/07

Popular 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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14:58

Skeptoid #1034: The Colorado Martian

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2026/03/31

The 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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20:09

Skeptoid #1033: Skeptifying BBC's Uncanny

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2026/03/24

Supplying 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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17:57

Skeptoid #1032: Is Germ Theory a Myth?

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2026/03/17

Even 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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02:11

Sailing the Skeptical Seas! New Orleans Escapade!...

Skeptoid ·

2026/03/13

Time 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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17:05

Skeptoid #1031: Unearthing Ancient Advanced...

Skeptoid ·

2026/03/10

An 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

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11:37

Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Starts Tomorrow

Skeptoid ·

2026/03/07

As 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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15:07

Skeptoid #1030: Testing the Rossi E-Cat

Skeptoid ·

2026/03/03

This 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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15:35

Skeptoid #1029: How to Become a Sovereign Citizen

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2026/02/24

Is there somewhere on Earth where Sovereign Citizens can actually be free of any nation's laws?Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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17:47

Skeptoid #1028: Manipulative Advertising

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2026/02/17

Advertising wants your attention, not your soul; and it’s not nearly as good at getting either as you might think.Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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17:34

Skeptoid #1027: Radioactive Relics: The Missing RTGs

Skeptoid ·

2026/02/10

Radioactive nuclear generators sit out in the environment, posing a real hazard. They're mostly — but not all — in Russia.Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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14:22

Mic'd Up: Brian's Blood Donation Interview

Skeptoid ·

2026/02/06

Brian gets questioned while giving blood.Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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16:09

Skeptoid #1026: Vintage Ceramics: Decorative or Deadly?

Skeptoid ·

2026/02/03

How concerned do you truly need to be about vintage ceramicware leaching lead into your food? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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18:35

Skeptoid #1025: Pop Quiz: Space Quandaries

Skeptoid ·

2026/01/27

Oh no! Another pop quiz. Take the challenge: 9 questions about space. Think you can get them all?Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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15:27

Skeptoid #1024: The Van Meter Visitors

Skeptoid ·

2026/01/20

A century-old hoax takes wing again, proof that good stories never stay buried. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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18:18

Skeptoid #1023: What Accounts for Ghost Encounters?

Skeptoid ·

2026/01/13

If ghosts don't exist, then how do we account for all the ghost experiences that people have every day?Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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22:24

Dr. Flint Dibble Interview: Our Resident Expert for...

Skeptoid ·

2026/01/07

Mediterranean archaeologist Dr. Flint Dibble will be our resident expert on the real history (and the fake history) at our ports of call when Skeptoid Adventures sails from Málaga, Spain to Nice, France this April. He is perhaps best known for his 2024 destruction of pseudo-archaeologist Graham Hancock on the Joe Rogan Experience.Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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