956 episodes
Skeptoid Brian Dunning
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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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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Docu Dangers: Why Science Documentaries Usually Suck
How we decide what makes a good topic for a skeptical documentary film.
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The Stephenville Lights
This modern UFO case has been declared to be one of the most compelling ever.
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Vampire Facials
This procedure promising facial rejuvenation is basically a full face tattoo of your own blood.
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Helen Keller on Trial
A bizarre subculture of Helen Keller Truthers believe that she was either faking her deafblindness or even that she didn't exist at all.
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Coffee Myths
A roundup of 15 common myths about coffee. Which ones had you always believed?
Customer Reviews
The great debunker
Conspiracy theories are fun, but debunking those conspiracy theories can be even more fun. Dunning does a great job - to the point and often funny.
Good advice on critical thinking
This podcast consistently gives good advice on how to employ critical thinking. For instance, Mr Dunning gives many examples on how incorrect but inutitively plausible explanations for phenomena are often accepted due to a poor understanding of various scientific fields.
I wholeheartedly recommend this podcast.