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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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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 #1033: Skeptifying BBC's Uncanny
3/24/2026
Supplying some much-needed skepticism to an episode of the BBC podcast Uncanny.
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Duration:00:20:09
Skeptoid #1032: Is Germ Theory a Myth?
3/17/2026
Even today, some people cling to a pre-scientific belief that germs do not cause disease.
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Duration:00:17:57
Sailing the Skeptical Seas! New Orleans Escapade! Mysteries of the Maya Cruise!
3/13/2026
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!
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Duration:00:02:11
Skeptoid #1031: Unearthing Ancient Advanced Civilizations
3/10/2026
An exploration of the validity of the Silurian hypothesis, which posits the existence of a pre-human intelligent race on Earth.
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Duration:00:17:05
Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Starts Tomorrow
3/7/2026
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!
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Duration:00:11:37
Skeptoid #1030: Testing the Rossi E-Cat
3/3/2026
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.
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Duration:00:15:07
Skeptoid #1029: How to Become a Sovereign Citizen
2/24/2026
Is there somewhere on Earth where Sovereign Citizens can actually be free of any nation's laws?
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Duration:00:15:35
Skeptoid #1028: Manipulative Advertising
2/17/2026
Advertising wants your attention, not your soul; and it’s not nearly as good at getting either as you might think.
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Duration:00:17:47
Skeptoid #1027: Radioactive Relics: The Missing RTGs
2/10/2026
Radioactive nuclear generators sit out in the environment, posing a real hazard. They're mostly — but not all — in Russia.
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Duration:00:17:34
Mic'd Up: Brian's Blood Donation Interview
2/6/2026
Brian gets questioned while giving blood.
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Duration:00:14:22
Skeptoid #1026: Vintage Ceramics: Decorative or Deadly?
2/3/2026
How concerned do you truly need to be about vintage ceramicware leaching lead into your food?
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Duration:00:16:09
Skeptoid #1025: Pop Quiz: Space Quandaries
1/27/2026
Oh no! Another pop quiz. Take the challenge: 9 questions about space. Think you can get them all?
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Duration:00:18:35
Skeptoid #1024: The Van Meter Visitors
1/20/2026
A century-old hoax takes wing again, proof that good stories never stay buried.
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Duration:00:15:27
Skeptoid #1023: What Accounts for Ghost Encounters?
1/13/2026
If ghosts don't exist, then how do we account for all the ghost experiences that people have every day?
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Duration:00:18:18
Dr. Flint Dibble Interview: Our Resident Expert for Málaga to Nice!
1/7/2026
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.
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Duration:00:22:24
Skeptoid #1022: Blood Donation Myths
1/6/2026
The myths and misconceptions surrounding blood donation and why you might consider donating.
Links to resources from Bloodworks Northwest:
Blood Donation Need to Know
Eligibility Guidelines
Eligibility Checker
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Duration:00:17:53
Skeptoid #1021: The First Middle Finger
12/30/2025
The history and pseudohistory of this infamous and ubiquitous obscene gesture.
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Duration:00:15:23
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12/25/2025
Double your generosity by donating to Skeptoid before the end of the year!
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Duration:00:01:27
Skeptoid #1020: Yule Logs
12/23/2025
From fireplace to folklore, how the Yule log got its fake pagan backstory.
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Duration:00:16:45
Skeptoid #1019: Testing the Thunderstorm Generator
12/16/2025
This device claims to be able to dramatically improve the efficiency and emissions of any internal combustion engine.
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Duration:00:17:44