Skeptoid

By: Brian Dunning
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Skeptoid #978: Leaded Gasoline and Mental Health
    Mar 4 2025

    A look at recent studies finding leaded gasoline caused 151 million mental health illnesses in the United States.

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    15 mins
  • Skeptoid #977: A Dingo Ate My Baby
    Feb 25 2025

    This catchphrase has become popular with comedians. Is that in line with its true origin?

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    16 mins
  • Skeptoid #976: The Spanish Gold of Neahkahnie Mountain
    Feb 18 2025

    Some believe a fabulous Spanish treasure is buried on the slopes of Oregon's Neahkahnie Mountain.

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    16 mins

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