Podcast Episodes

Volkswagen Dieselgate Reexamined

Episode 586

In the wake of VW Dieselgate, the government took the wrong steps to solve the wrong problem.

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8 years, 9 months ago

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Relict Japanese Soldiers

Episode 585

How factual are the urban legends about Japanese soldiers in the Pacific who never heard the war ended?

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8 years, 9 months ago

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Eclipse Myths and Science

Episode 584

A look at the science-based myths and misconceptions about eclipses, plus some things you might not know.

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8 years, 9 months ago

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Fate of the Feedback

Episode 583

Skeptoid responds to some listener feedback, updating a few episodes and clarifying some others.

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8 years, 9 months ago

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Lonnie Zamora and the Socorro UFO

Episode 582

This famous 1964 UFO sighting by a New Mexico police officer has several interesting explanations.

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8 years, 9 months ago

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Are You Following a Crank?

Episode 581

Let's have a look at the traits that define a crank, to make sure your new hero isn't one.

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8 years, 10 months ago

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Amelia Earhart Redux: Competing Networks, Competing Craziness

Episode 580

Through their constant promotion of false history, TV networks may have done Amelia Earhart's legacy irreparable harm.

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8 years, 10 months ago

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Measuring the Age of the Grand Canyon

Episode 579

The Grand Canyon is millions of years old, not thousands; despite the efforts of Young Earthers.

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8 years, 10 months ago

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Student Questions: Bitters, Gas, and Diet Woo

Episode 578

Skeptoid answers another round of questions sent in by students all around the world.

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8 years, 10 months ago

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What Are the Chances You're Psychic?

Episode 577

We analyze some of your stories of precognitive experiences.

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8 years, 11 months ago

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