Podcast Episodes

More than a Magician's Assistant

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Episode 987

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She may have gotten her start as Houdini's sidekick, but Rose Mackenberg became a giant of unmasking fraudulent mediums.

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Published on 4 months ago

A Brief Shake-Up at Skeptoid

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You're going to get to enjoy some new guest hosts for a month or two on Skeptoid.

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Published on 4 months ago

Do Functional Mushrooms Function?

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Episode 986

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Super mushrooms are claimed by some to provide vague health benefits beyond their known nutritional values.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Supervolcanoes and Super Earthquakes

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Episode 985

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A roundup of the world's riskiest volcanoes and fault zones — and they're not necessarily the most hazardous.

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Should You Feed Your Dog That?

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Episode 984

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Some people try to feed their dogs the same alternative diet they eat themselves... not necessarily so good for the dog.

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Immigration Myths

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Episode 983

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Many of our preconceived notions about immigrants likely bear very little resemblance to the facts.

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Published on 5 months ago

Defending Against the Planet Killers

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Episode 982

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All of the ways you've heard that deep space wants to kill us — and how plausible or likely each scenario is.

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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Vaccines: Success Story of the Century

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Episode 981

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Vaccines are history's great medical success story, having saved more lives than anything else.

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Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Find Atlantis

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Episode 980

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Ten of the places where Atlantis true believers think the mythical city might actually be.

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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Crusades Imagery and White Nationalism

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Episode 979

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Many of the Christian symbols created in the aftermath of the First Crusade have been adopted by White Nationalists. Why?

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Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago