Skeptoid
1013 episodes Last Updated: Jun 03, 25
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.
Episodes
Jun 03, 2025
Skeptoid #991: Real Sea Monsters
A roundup of all the biggest and scariest real sea monsters — from today and from prehistoric times.
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May 27, 2025
Skeptoid #990: Rethinking Science Education
How one special moment redefined how a science teacher does her job.
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Their exciting nature, combined with the fact nobody's ever won one, make paranormal challenge prizes important educational tools.
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May 13, 2025
Skeptoid #988: Chocolate Myths
Here are many popular myths about chocolate. How many can you tell are true or not?
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May 06, 2025
Skeptoid #987: More than a Magician's Assistant
She may have gotten her start as Houdini's sidekick, but Rose Mackenberg became a giant of unmasking fraudulent mediums.
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May 05, 2025
A Brief Shake-Up at Skeptoid
You're going to get to enjoy some new guest hosts for a month or two on Skeptoid.
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Apr 29, 2025
Skeptoid #986: Do Functional Mushrooms Function?
Super mushrooms are claimed by some to provide vague health benefits beyond their known nutritional values.
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A roundup of the world's riskiest volcanoes and fault zones — and they're not necessarily the most hazardous.
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Apr 15, 2025
Skeptoid #984: Should You Feed Your Dog That?
Some people try to feed their dogs the same alternative diet they eat themselves... not necessarily so good for the dog.
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Apr 08, 2025
Skeptoid #983: Immigration Myths
Many of our preconceived notions about immigrants likely bear very little resemblance to the facts.
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