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Summary: Since 2006, the weekly Skeptoid podcast has been taking on all the most popular myths and revealing the true science, true history, and true lessons we can learn from each. Free subscribers get the most recent 50 episodes, premium subscribers (skeptoid.com) can access the full archive, all ad-free.

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  • Artist: Brian Dunning
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Podcasts:

 Skeptoid #18: The "New" Bill of Rights | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 4:37

While innovative for its time, the Bill of Rights is no longer relevant. The proposed "Amended Bill of Rights" more accurately represents what the American public truly wants.

 Skeptoid #17: Internet Paranoia | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 8:25

Viruses and trojan horses are one of the leading threats to the security of the data on your computer - say the people who sell security software. This episodes discusses the facts of what these things really are, and what you really need to worry about.

 Skeptoid #16: The Real Philadelphia Experiment | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 6:50

The pop-culture story says that the US Navy made a ship disappear in a 1943 experiment that left many sailors dead, insane, or in a state of dimensional flux. The story has been thoroughly debunked. Which is true?

 Skeptoid #15: SUV Phobia | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 8:00

Although a few of the worst SUVs might be as bad as the media has hyped them up to be, the majority are little different than the traditional sedans whose mechanical components they share.

 Skeptoid #14: Cell Phones on Airplanes | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 6:35

What's with the ridiculous law that prevents us from using our cell phones on board commercial planes? The real reason has nothing to do with safety or security.

 Skeptoid #13: A Primer on Scientific Testing | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 7:15

Listen to this episode to learn and understand the fundamentals of scientific testing, so you can better gauge the validity of information that you read.

 Skeptoid #12: Killing Faith: Deconstructionist Christians | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 5:31

Proponents of various religious dogma are crippling their own religion by attempting to do scientific research to prove their religious claims, thus directly attacking their religion's central pillar: faith.

 Skeptoid #11: Killing Bigfoot with Bad Science | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 7:47

Both believers in Bigfoot and the skeptics are doing themselves nearly as much harm as good with bad arguments and bad science. Let's see where we can improve the issue.

 Skeptoid #10: An Evolution Primer for Young Earth Creationists | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 8:11

Many Young Earthers have a misunderstanding of what evolution is supposed to be. This Evolution 101 Primer is intended to clear the air and provide a corrected platform for discussion.

 Skeptoid #09: Sin: What's It Good For? | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 7:30

Is sin a concept that has any relevance in modern society, or is it simply a set of arbitrary restrictions that are irrelevant in a healthy value system?

 Skeptoid #08: Nocturnal Assaults: Aliens in the Dark | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 6:22

If alien abductions are real, then why do they only happen in certain cultures? By the same token, why do certain types of nocturnal assaults common in other cultures never happen in the United States?

 Skeptoid #07: Pond Magnet Foolishness | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 6:13

Common pond wisdom states that magnets can clear your water of algae, and remove lime scale buildup. Skeptoid examines the science behind these impressive claims.

 Skeptoid #06: Wheatgrass Juice | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 6:49

Wheatgrass juice proponents claim an unbelievable array of vague medical benefits to be derived from their product. But are any of these claims actually testable, or even plausible?

 Skeptoid #05: Sustainable Sustainability | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 6:08

It seems that practically every product and service is being sold as "sustainable" these days. Does it really mean anything, or is it just the latest overused buzzword?

 Skeptoid #04: Ethics of Peddling the Paranormal | File Type: audio/x-mp3 | Duration: 6:45

The default skeptical position about selling paranormal products and services is that it's always wrong. Skeptoid does not necessarily agree.

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