
Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNatural SciencesScience | |||

Let’s go old school today and talk creationism! The idea that not only did god make the world, but that it should be taught in biology class alongside evolution! I know which doctor I would prefer…
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Have you ever wanted to read 13 articles in a row by anthropologists busily defending themselves from honest criticism? Me neither! Except I did, so you will have to join me in my pain.
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Did the Māori of New Zealand make an ocean voyage all the way to Antarctica in the 7th century AD, predating the European discovery by many hundreds of years? No. Why not? Because listen and I’ll tell you, that’s why!
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Today on the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast, we pit The Odyssey against Treasure Planet in a movie match up to the death! Why these two disparate films (besides the vague pseudoarchaeological vibes inherent in both)? Because my daughter said she likes Tre... more
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In regard to Episode 180, “Is Carbon 14 Dating Fake?”, I do not see the method as fake, it is the assumptions. How do we know that the decay rate is constant when Dr Willard Libby himself recognized that the atmosphere itself isn’t in equilibrium? To me, that seems like an inconsistency not to be ignored…
Way to ruin an interesting topic. I'm a skeptic and like listening to these kinds of podcasts to pick up some facts and talking points that I can use when discussing with. I listened to 3 episodes and got nothing. Nada. The host just talks about how stupid and idiotic the topics are. I'm not an expert, but I know that if I go in laughing at a person and calling their beliefs stupid and idiotic, that shuts down the conversation.You are not going to educate someone by mocking and laughing at them.... more
I stumbled across this podcast looking for something to bridge conversation over shared interests in the history of humans with someone who’s been sucked in by Hancock in part because of the colonialist mindset of those who have historically dominated archaeology. But the 2025 host painfully pompous in exactly that way (the earlier hosts were far better but terrible sound quality).
My hope is that he’s intending to mirror Hancock et al and somehow his condescension is effective with a large po... more
Don’t listen to this podcast. Came for the cenotes episode, left after hearing his personal views on transgender people guised behind reductionist science. Byeeeeee loser lol
As a skeptic myself, he’s embarrassing to listen to.
Unless you want to hear from someone who thinks they are way smarter than they actually are, I would check out a different show.
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This show combines rigorous archaeology discussion with debunking of pseudo-archaeology, often balancing entertaining takes on fringe theories with accessible explanations of the real science. Episodes typically explore a single topic or a cultural phenomenon, share practical field insights, and frequently critique sensational claims while highlighting how evidence and methods actually work. A hallmark is the hosted, thoughtful delivery that aims to be engaging without compromising scientific standards, making complex topics approachable for curious general listeners and professionals alike. A notable angle across episodes is a willingness to challenge popular myths while connecting archaeology to broader cultural conversations.
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