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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.

Skeptoid Brian Dunning

    • Science
    • 4.9 • 35 Ratings

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.

    Death Valley for Students

    Death Valley for Students

    Skeptoid's Death Valley Adventure is holding 5 tickets for students and active duty military. To apply to get one, visit skeptoid.com/deathvalley

    • 1 min
    What the Movies Always Get Wrong

    What the Movies Always Get Wrong

    A roundup of all those things that movies always get wrong and make you mad.

    • 14 min
    Docu Dangers: Why Science Documentaries Usually Suck

    Docu Dangers: Why Science Documentaries Usually Suck

    How we decide what makes a good topic for a skeptical documentary film.

    • 16 min
    The Stephenville Lights

    The Stephenville Lights

    This modern UFO case has been declared to be one of the most compelling ever.

    • 15 min
    A Visit to Lemuria

    A Visit to Lemuria

    The true history of a mythical place.

    • 16 min
    Vampire Facials

    Vampire Facials

    This procedure promising facial rejuvenation is basically a full face tattoo of your own blood.

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

Phil206 ,

The best 15 Minutes of the week

This is the place to go if you want concise, skeptic and well-researched information about fortean topics presented in an entertaining way.
(Update 14/11/8: Brian Dunning is currently serving time. But the guest hosts have so far rather improved the podcasts quality. Brian's sometimes dominant NeoCon/Libertarian perspective is less apparent in the recent shows)

ubbo_ronhardt ,

Awesome + Großartig

This is one of the best, and most of all continuously well done podcasts in my (not so) humble opinion. I have listened since episode one, and gladly so. Keep up the good work, Brian!

Dies ist (meiner Meinung nach) einer der besten und dauerhaft excellent produzierten Podcasts. Ich bin seit der ersten Folge dabei und das sehr gerne.
Weiter so, Brian!

Herr E. ,

So ein Spaß

Ich höre seit Wochen alle alten Folgen und amüsiere mich ungeheuer - wer hätte gedacht, dass kritisches Denken so komisch sein könnte? Nebenher frage ich mich, ob es in Deutschland auch so viele Mythen und Schauergeschichten gibt oder ob die Amerikaner dafür besonders anfällig sind ...

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