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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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15:00

Skeptoid #1044: Red Light Therapy

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2026/06/09

Usually, wellness therapies that claim to treat everything actually treat nothing. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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17:03

Skeptoid #1043: The Men Who Walk Through Walls

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2026/06/02

The real story behind the CIA spending $20 million on PROJECT STARGATE to study psychics.Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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17:11

Encore! "Finding the Black Olmec"

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2026/05/30

Our final Skeptoid Adventure of 2026 takes us to the Yucatán coast to explore the Mysteries of the Maya. So, in anticipation of that, we're playing an episode from the archive that takes us to the heart of Mesoamerica: "Finding the Black Olmec" -- Enjoy!And this Adventure takes place December 6th-13th and links up seamlessly with the New Orleans Escapade for those who are interested!www.skeptoid.com/adventures Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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16:09

Skeptoid #1042: On the Trail of the Rougarou

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2026/05/26

From 17th century France to Nova Scotia and all the way to the bayous of Louisiana, one particular cryptid has had a far longer run than most. The rougarou is said to be the werewolf of the swamps, stepping out of Cajun folklore and into your nightmares. Where can we find the rougarou, and what role will it fill for centuries to come?Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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15:32

Encore! "The Voodoo Ax Murders"

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2026/05/23

In preparation for our Skeptoid Adventure to New Orleans, we’re playing an encore edition of an episode that takes us to the heart of the Big Easy and dives into Louisiana Voodoo. We’ll see how Louisiana Voodoo stacks up against the Hollywood version as we explore the mysterious case of what came to be known as "The Voodoo Ax Murders."Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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17:02

Skeptoid #1041: Full Moon Myths

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2026/05/19

A round-up of plausible-sounding myths about the Moon, most of which you've probably heard, and some of which you might believe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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17:16

Skeptoid #1040: Food Dyes

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2026/05/12

Some 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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18:26

Skeptoid #1039: Chemtrails: Still Haven't Blown Away

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2026/05/05

The 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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16:55

Skeptoid #1038: Project Anchor: Anatomy of a Hoax

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2026/04/28

This 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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17:18

Skeptoid #1037: A Skeptic's Guide to Sleepmaxxing

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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!...

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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...

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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

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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

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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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