Skeptoid
Brian DunningThe 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1088 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesScience | |||
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It turns out that having zero fraud in society is not necessarily a goal that would serve the general good. Why not?
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Some say you might have repressed memories that you know nothing about — but that might be discovered and recovered therapeutically. Is this a real thing?
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What's really behind CERN's Large Hadron Collider's third planned shutdown?
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Once again, we issue your corrections to errors made in previous Skeptoid episodes.
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- Let Yourself Get Scammed
That’s the title of this week’s episode.
I truly cannot fathom the hubris required to research, write, and record this topic and to put SCAM in the title and say nothing of your fraud conviction.
To be clear, Mr. Dunning doesn’t argue that scamming is good.
And there is nothing stated in the “free” version of the episode that I would disagree with.
But, if you are going to argue that some level of scamming is just the cost of doing business in a free society, you had damn well mention yo... more
Apple Podcasts1RDBJ97
United States7 days ago Don't waste out time with these stupid ideas
Podcast Addict217 days agoUser1234- False science debunked
Rational analysis of false science, legends, fake news etc… very useful in current days!
Apple Podcasts5Another French fan!!
France3 months ago - Definitely worth listening to.
I been listening to this fantastic podcast for more years than I can remember and I’m not using hyperbole when I say that it’s not one that I’m ever going to stop listening to
Apple Podcasts5TheR1CK5TER
United Kingdom4 months ago - offers survey, entry level information; and employs logical fallacies. still entertaining
I've recently discovered this podcast and I really do appreciate the breadth of topics covered, this is a good podcast to introduce you to a lots of different ideas. assuming that is what this podcast is sent out to do then it fulfills its mission. It is a good survey with minimal research. For the most part, the analysis brings about intelligent approaches to think through these questions however the narrator himself liberally makes assumptions about situations and human behavior to draw conclu... more
Apple Podcasts2NathancW7United States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #18 | United States/Science/Social Sciences |
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Apple Podcasts | #21 | United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences |
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A rigorous, science-based podcast that examines urban legends, scientific myths, historical mysteries, and controversial claims through critical analysis and evidence. Episodes consistently explore how misinformation spreads, why beliefs persist, and how rigorous methodology debunks pseudoscience, with frequent emphasis on corrections, reproducible research, and responsible sourcing. Notable strengths include a broad topic range—from psychology to archaeology to health—along with a transparent stance on evidence and a willingness to update past claims. Sponsor reads and premium content are common, which may be a consideration for potential listeners and partners alike.
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4. Adrienne Hill
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