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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.
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- Yesterday15 min
Skeptoid #1051: The Humble Pie Report
Once again, we issue your corrections to errors made in previous Skeptoid episodes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Skeptoid #1050: Does Torture Work?
The question of whether torture is ever justified must take a back seat to the more important question: Is it effective at producing useful intelligence? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- 2 weeks ago17 min
Skeptoid #1049: The Many Worlds of Reality Shifting
Is this new technique to move your consciousness into another world anything more than just vivid imagination? Maybe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- 3 weeks ago17 min
Skeptoid #1048: Are Seed Oils Poisoning Our Food Supply?
Seed oils seem to be the newest food villain. Are they something you truly need to avoid? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- 4 weeks ago16 min
Skeptoid #1047: The Pirates of Cozumel
Popular tales claim that pirates used the island of Cozumel as a base of operations. History tells us pretty much the exact opposite. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- Jun 27, 20261h 26m
Feed Drop! Tales From Aztlantis and "Remembering the Maya Apocalypse"
As a thoughtful primer for our Skeptoid Adventure through the Maya World of the Yucatán coast this December, we're dropping an episode from our good friends at the Tales From Aztlantis podcast that's all about the so-called "Mayan Calender" that was the source of so much hype -- and some real harm -- leading up to December 2012.FUN FACT: Tales From Aztlantis co-host and Indigenous Chicano archaeologist and ethnohistorian Kurly Tlapoyawa will be our guide on "The Mysteries of the Maya" Skeptoid Adventure this December!skeptoid.com/adventures Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- Jun 23, 202618 min
Skeptoid #1046: The Case of the Impossible Satellites
Are alien spacecraft truly the best explanation for "transient" dots found on old telescope photographs? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- Jun 20, 20261 min
Skeptoid Adventures Early Bird Special
The early bird special ends this Monday for BOTH Skeptoid Adventures launching this December! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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