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Skeptoid

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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15:16

Skeptoid #919: Looking Back on the Chronovisor

Skeptoid ·

2024/01/16

A Benedictine monk is said to have built a device allowing him to see and hear historical events.

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15:00

Skeptoid #918: Martin Luther King Jr. Myths

Skeptoid ·

2024/01/09

We break down four popular myths about Martin Luther King Jr. that just won't go away.

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15:35

Skeptoid #917: DDT, 13 Years Later

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2024/01/02

A failure mode analysis of my most-hated episode ever: #230 on the use of DDT to fight malaria.

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16:46

Skeptoid #916: Ask Me Anything, 2023 Edition, Part 2

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2023/12/26

Skeptoid rapid fires a bunch of mini-episodes in answer to your questions.

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13:49

Skeptoid #915: Ask Me Anything, 2023 Edition, Part 1

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2023/12/19

A year-end Ask Me Anything session to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Skeptoid and more.

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03:27

Say Goodbye to 2023

Skeptoid ·

2023/12/14

Help us say goodbye to 2023, Skeptoid style.

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14:05

Skeptoid #914: Stopping Hiccups with Science

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2023/12/12

Does science have a way to reliably cure the hiccups?

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15:41

Skeptoid #913: Surviving Brazil's Snake Island

Skeptoid ·

2023/12/05

This Brazilian island is said to be too dangerous to visit due to countless venomous snakes.

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15:01

Skeptoid #912: Kambo: Let It Go

Skeptoid ·

2023/11/28

Some believe that taking a deadly frog poison confers a vast array of New Age wellness benefits.

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16:00

Skeptoid #911: How to Escape Nibiru

Skeptoid ·

2023/11/21

Some believe this speculative rogue planet is on a collision course with the Earth.

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15:01

Skeptoid #910: How to Spot Misinformation

Skeptoid ·

2023/11/14

Much content online is designed for high engagement, not for accuracy.

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16:39

Skeptoid #909: Fixing Former Fumbles

Skeptoid ·

2023/11/07

Skeptoid corrects another round of errors in past episodes pointed out by listeners.

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15:19

Skeptoid #908: Your Creepiest Halloween Stories

Skeptoid ·

2023/10/31

Celebrating Halloween with the creepiest ghost stories sent in by you, our listeners.

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14:09

Skeptoid #907: The Science of the 27 Club

Skeptoid ·

2023/10/24

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?

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13:51

Skeptoid #906: Unraveling the Myth of Nazareth

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2023/10/17

Did the village of Nazareth exist at the time of Jesus, making it possible for there to have been a Jesus of Nazareth?

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15:28

Skeptoid #905: Artificial Turf: Poisonous Pitches?

Skeptoid ·

2023/10/10

Some claim that artificial turf sports fields emit poisonous chemicals, making them dangerous for children.

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18:44

Skeptoid #904: Pop quiz: 17 for 17

Skeptoid ·

2023/10/03

What better way to celebrate 17 years of the Skeptoid podcast than a 17-question pop quiz!

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14:05

Skeptoid #903: Tracking California's Monster Salamander

Skeptoid ·

2023/09/26

Does a monster salamander the size of Asia's largest live undiscovered in the Pacific Northwest?

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01:41

Skeptoid Flashmob!

Skeptoid ·

2023/09/25

If you're going to be at CSICon 2023, join the Skeptoid Flashmob! skeptoid.com/store

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15:01

Skeptoid #902: Focusing in on Eye Exercises

Skeptoid ·

2023/09/19

Can you really make your eyesight better with a simple series of eye movements and exercises?

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