Hoax!
iHeartMediaWhy do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In an era when claims of “fake news” come as natural as breathing, and social media allows lies to spread and multiply like viruses, the question feels more relevant than ever. From the teenage girls who convinced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real in the 19th century to “Balloon boy” in 2009, Hoax! will explore the most audacious a... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNews | |||
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I was 10 minutes into the Balloon Boy episode, when I realized that the hosts didn't know if a person could breathe at 8000 ft. altitude. I deleted the podcast at that point.
Podcast Addict217 days agopjhartman- Five stars!
Really good podcast! I love Noble Blood, and this is like that, but a little more fun. Highly recommend if you want an interesting, engaging, fun, and informative podcast. PLEASE MAKE EPISODES MORE COMMON!! I can’t wait half a month for these!!
Ok, but also, a lot of people were saying Lizzie is annoying, and I agree that Dana’s episodes are better researched and have better story telling
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Apple Podcasts4AnonymousAndCorrect
United States23 days ago - Sharp, fun, and full of insight
Well-researched and entertaining, this podcast delivers smart examinations of hoaxes through history. I always look forward to new episodes.
Apple Podcasts5DwhistlesUnited Statesa month ago - Oh no
I wanted this to be enjoyable and entertaining. But too much of it is opinion based and poorly researched. Top it with a real middle school book report flair and I finally tapped out after 3 episodes. These 2 ladies just don’t work for my ears.
Apple Podcasts3Not Tom SelleckUnited Statesa month ago - I LOVE THIS PODCAST
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Apple Podcasts | #108 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #115 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  Japan/History |
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What is Hoax! about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show explores a variety of historical hoaxes, pranks, and fabrications, analyzing why people believe in false narratives and engaging with themes of media literacy in an age of misinformation. Episodes cover fascinating stories from different eras, such as the Cottingley Fairies that fooled Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Balloon Boy incident, and the artistic controversies surrounding famous forgeries. With a blend of humor and critical examination, the co-hosts invite listeners to reflect on their beliefs and the societal tendencies to accept deception. The dynamic between the co-hosts, Dana Schwartz and Lizzie Logan, adds a light-hearted but insightful approach to these often serious themes, making the content both entertaining and thoug... more
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Hoax! launched 5 months ago and published 11 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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