
A skeptical look at conspiracy theories. Site: www.yrad.com/cs
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||

Blake Smith of Monster Talk fame comes on to talk about the new film Capturing Bigfoot and what are its implications for squatching!
Dr. David D. Perlmutter and Julie Brannan return again to talk about Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day movie. Spoilers ahead!
Dr. David D. Perlmutter and Julie Brannan return to lend their insights into the 2025 conspiracy film Bugonia. This movie has so many references to modern day conspiracy culture, it takes the three of us to unpack!
Dr. David D. Perlmutter gets promoted to the role of acting co-host and Julie Brannan joins us to talk about Apple TV's Pluribus and its more interesting conspiracy and conspiracy adjacent aspects.
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I had to turn off the podcast, as you spent minutes on pleasantries and small talk. This is done off mic - before the show.
Too much fluff . Losing me as a listener.
Could use a little more work
Disappointed with the quality of host and guest research. Was hoping for more thorough logical discussions, rather than regurgitated personal attacks. I chose several episodes at random because the subject matter was intriguing, but now moving on.
He 's a nice guy and has an awesome idea for a podcast, but he seriously needs to tighten up the interviews and follow a plan for questions....it's 20 minutes of awkward personal questions (canNOT take a hint from the guest's answers that they'd prefer to get on with the show rather than talk about their hometown, and all aspects of their job and background), reminders that he's from Canada, chitchat, long rambling statements about how he got interested in the topic,more reminders that he's Cana... more
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A skeptical take on conspiracy theories, really leaning into rigorous critique of claims, evidence, and media literacy. Episodes frequently feature academic researchers, authors, and skeptical commentators who unpack how narratives form, how information is manipulated, and the role of technology in shaping belief. The show stands out for its roundtable-style interrogations, emphasis on evidence, and willingness to challenge sensational storytelling, while hosting guests from universities and skeptic communities to ground discussions in data and critical analysis.
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Recent guests on The Conspiracy Skeptic include:
1. Julie Brannan
2. Dr. David D. Perlmutter
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5. Gordon Bonnet
6. Matt Crowley
7. Darren McKee
8. Jeff Dupuis
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