Skeptoid
Hosted by Brian Dunning · Brian Dunning
4.6from 3,039 ratings
- 1,103
- Episodes
- 165
- Transcribed
- 3,039
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2006
- First episode
About Skeptoid
The 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.
- Publisher
- Brian Dunning
- Category
- science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 3 Oct 2006
- Latest episode
- 7 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
165 of 1,103 episodes have a transcript.
7 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Encore! "The Crystal Skulls"
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Skeptoid #1065: The Most Abused Logical Fallacies
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Skeptoid #1064: Poisoned Halloween Candy
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Encore! "The Crystal Skulls"
Published 7 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Analysis of the cut and polish marks by electron microscope proved that they were made using 19th century rotary cutting tools, identical to those in use in Idar-Oberstein at the time. The British Museum now lists their skull as, quote, probably European 19th century and, quote, not an authentic pre-Columbian artifact, end quote. […]
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- 4.6 / 5
- 2,663 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.5 / 5
- 376 ratings
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- Engagement
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