An exploration of all the scientific possibilities by which ghosts might actually exist in this universe. skeptoid.com/episodes/1018

It should have been impossible for the CIA's Glomar Explorer to obtain the ship's bell from the K-129 submarine... but they did. How? skeptoid.com/episodes/1017

A roundup of evidence supporting the use of radiocarbon dating to assess the age of organic matter from 500 to 55,000 years old. skeptoid.com/episodes/1016 This episode was sponsored by Michael Bigelow from Washington, Utah

Stories claim that this region of Alaska is home to a huge number of unexplained disappearances skeptoid.com/episodes/1015

Did US Special Forces battle a 15-foot-tall red-haired giant in the mountains of Afghanistan in 2002? skeptoid.com/episodes/1014

A conspiracy theory claims the Hollywood and Deep State elitists have a magical bed that allows them to remain forever young and healthy. skeptoid.com/episodes/1013

Is the Rake mere creepypasta, or do more recent events prove it to be a real creature? skeptoid.com/episodes/1012 This episode was sponsored by Brad Pritikin

When ordinary deer turn grotesque, Appalachia’s forests whisper of the Not-Deer — unnatural predators lurking somewhere between folklore and nightmare. Guest episode courtesy of Sharon Hill This episode was sponsored by Jay and Carrie from Middleton, WI skeptoid.com/episodes/1011

A pop quiz of trivia from the previous 19 years of Skeptoid shows! Can you beat the masters? Answers available at: skeptoid.com/episodes/1010

The actual wayfinding methods used by the ancient Polynesians to navigate between islands and settle the entire Pacific Ocean. Part 2/2 skeptoid.com/episodes/1009 This episode was sponsored by Frederic Raña, Skeptoid's Earl of Elixirs

On this day in 2006, Skeptoid was born For 19 years, we’ve been exploring the science behind the stories, debunking myths, and encouraging evidence-based thinking. Thank you to our incredible community of skeptics, thinkers, and curious minds who’ve joined us on this journey.

Nearly as much mythology as science surrounds the techniques used by early Polynesians to navigate the South Pacific. Part 1 of 2 This episode was sponsored by Frederic Raña, Skeptoid's Earl of Elixirs skeptoid.com/episodes/1008

True stories of the pilots who have tried to land at Area 51 — and what happened to them. skeptoid.com/episodes/1007

A fad in ultra-expensive drinking water is based on some pretty dubious science claims. skeptoid.com/episodes/1006 This episode was sponsored by John Sifling, Illuminatus Imperator and Skeptoid Board Chair

Another round of corrections of errors from past episodes, keeping your Skeptoid archive tidy and accurate. skeptoid.com/episodes/1005 This episode was sponsored by The Illuminati Quality Control Officer

Ancient footprints in New Mexico are forcing scientists to rewrite the story of when humans first set foot in the Americas, and the debate is shaking paleoanthropology to its core. This episode was sponsored by Jay and Carrie from Middleton, WI. skeptoid.com/episodes/1004

Fourteen of the most unexpected and counterintuitive science findings. skeptoid.com/episodes/1003

Once again we go through some of your feedback to past episodes — all the good stuff that enhances and improves the presentation. skeptoid.com/episodes/1002

Clowns have a habit of terrifying many of us. So why shouldn't we be surprised to see mass clown panics? Guest episode by Ben Radford skeptoid.com/episodes/1001

Today marks the 1000th Skeptoid episode. And it's time to raise the question: What are you going to do for it? skeptoid.com/episodes/1000

Medieval tales of walking corpses reflect common misunderstandings of death and the era's blurred line between myth and reality. Guest episode provided by Deborah Hyde skeptoid.com/episodes/999

What began as 19th-century mind-cure mysticism has morphed into a billion-dollar culture that may be hurting more minds than it helps. - The Manifestation Trap: OCD and the Law of Attraction Guest episode courtesy of Adrienne Hill skeptoid.com/episodes/998

Using real science to investigate the question of whether some people can "hear" the aurora. skeptoid.com/episodes/4997

This weeks episode is brought to you by Blake Smith. The 1928 murder of a folk healer ignited a media frenzy and moral panic, revealing how superstition and magical thinking can fuel real-world tragedy. skeptoid.com/episodes/4996

Is there good science backing up the idea that you should eat based upon which of three body types you have? This weeks guest episode brought to you by Ashley Hamer. skeptoid.com/episodes/4995

Will our improvements to AI's voracious appetite for electricity keep pace with the exploding demand? skeptoid.com/episodes/4994

Do you really need to pay quite so much attention to which foods you eat, and which you avoid? Our episode this week comes from guest host Craig Good. skeptoid.com/episodes/4993

Since psychic abilities do not exist outside the delusions of true believers, involving psychics in searches for missing persons is worse than useless. Guest host Richard Saunders, co-host of “The Skeptic Zone” podcast. skeptoid.com/episodes/4992

A roundup of all the biggest and scariest real sea monsters — from today and from prehistoric times. skeptoid.com/episodes/4991

This weeks guest episode by Melanie Trecek-King How one special moment redefined how a science teacher does her job. skeptoid.com/episodes/4990

Their exciting nature, combined with the fact nobody's ever won one, make paranormal challenge prizes important educational tools. skeptoid.com/episodes/4989

Here are many popular myths about chocolate. How many can you tell are true or not? skeptoid.com/episodes/4988

Enjoy this week’s episode from guest host Kat McLeod! She may have gotten her start as Houdini’s sidekick, but Rose Mackenberg became a giant of unmasking fraudulent mediums. skeptoid.com/episodes/4987

Super mushrooms are claimed by some to provide vague health benefits beyond their known nutritional values. skeptoid.com/episodes/4986

A roundup of the world’s riskiest volcanoes and fault zones - and they’re not necessarily the most hazardous. skeptoid.com/episodes/4985

Some people try to feed their dogs the same alternative diet they eat themselves… not necessarily so good for the dog. skeptoid.com/episodes/4984

Many of our preconceived notions about immigrants likely bear very little resemblance to the facts. skeptoid.com/episodes/4983

All of the ways you’ve heard that deep space wants to kill us - and how plausible or likely each scenario is. skeptoid.com/episodes/4982

Vaccines are history’s great medical success story, having saved more lives than anything else. skeptoid.com/episodes/4981

Ten of the places where Atlantis true believers think the mythical city might actually be. skeptoid.com/episodes/4980

Many of the Christian symbols created in the aftermath of the First Crusade have been adopted by White Nationalists. Why? skeptoid.com/episodes/4979

A look at recent studies finding leaded gasoline caused 151 million mental health illnesses in the United States. skeptoid.com/episodes/4978

“A Dingo Ate My Baby” This catchphrase has become popular with comedians. Is that in line with its true origin? skeptoid.com/episodes/4977

Some believe a fabulous Spanish treasure is buried on the slopes of Oregon’s Neahkahnie Mountain. skeptoid.com/episodes/4976

A few of your favorite experts weigh in on how you can make sure your information comes from the very best sources. skeptoid.com/episodes/4975

What really happened - and what didn’t - in the 2024 telecom cyberattack. skeptoid.com/episodes/4974

Just as important as the question of how much the livestock industry contributes to global warming is whether your giving up meat will have any real impact. skeptoid.com/episodes/4973

The newer the data, and the longer we’ve had to study the epidemiology, the less harm we find that Agent Orange caused. skeptoid.com/episodes/4972

Here's a minor mystery. The only evidence of the Dover Demon was stories told by 4 teen acquaintances. Here's how I handled trying to solve it: skep.us/4965