Skeptoid

Apr 08 2025 1004 ep. 13 mins 89.2k
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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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Skeptoid #983: Immigration Myths

Apr 08 2025 20 mins  
Many of our preconceived notions about immigrants likely bear very little resemblance to the facts.

Skeptoid #982: Defending Against the Planet Killers

Apr 01 2025 19 mins  
All of the ways you've heard that deep space wants to kill us — and how plausible or likely each scenario is.

Skeptoid #981: Vaccines: Success Story of the Century

Mar 25 2025 19 mins  
Vaccines are history's great medical success story, having saved more lives than anything else.

Skeptoid #980: How to Find Atlantis

Mar 18 2025 18 mins  
Ten of the places where Atlantis true believers think the mythical city might actually be.

Skeptoid #979: Crusades Imagery and White Nationalism

Mar 11 2025 14 mins  
Many of the Christian symbols created in the aftermath of the First Crusade have been adopted by White Nationalists. Why?

Skeptoid #978: Leaded Gasoline and Mental Health

Mar 04 2025 15 mins  
A look at recent studies finding leaded gasoline caused 151 million mental health illnesses in the United States.

Skeptoid #977: A Dingo Ate My Baby

Feb 25 2025 15 mins  
This catchphrase has become popular with comedians. Is that in line with its true origin?

Skeptoid #976: The Spanish Gold of Neahkahnie Mountain

Feb 18 2025 15 mins  
Some believe a fabulous Spanish treasure is buried on the slopes of Oregon's Neahkahnie Mountain.

Skeptoid #975: How We Verify Our Sources

Feb 11 2025 16 mins  
A few of your favorite experts weigh in on how you can make sure your information comes from the very best sources.

Skeptoid #974: Salt Typhoon: The Chinese Phone Hack

Feb 04 2025 14 mins  
What really happened — and what didn't — in the 2024 telecom cyberattack.