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Podcast · By Brian Dunning · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 12, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 12, 2026

    Feed Drop! Tales From Aztlantis and "How Conspiracy Theories Undermine Ethnic Studies!" (opens the original)

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    Skeptoid Adventures "Mysteries of the Maya" guest expert Kurly Tlapoyawa was invited to speak at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico, and today we're sharing the lecture he gave, which covered the many ways that conspiracy theories and pseudoarchaeology undermine the goals of ethnic studies programs. Enjoy! And hear more from Kurly on the Tales From Aztlantis podcast: buzzsprout.com/1720405 chimalli.org Learn more about "The Mysteries of the Maya" Skeptoid Adventure at skeptoid.org/adventures Le

  2. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Skeptoid #1057: The 1973 Mansfield UFO Encounter (opens the original)

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    Four men in an Air National Guard helicopter had a terrifying UFO encounter in the skies above Ohio. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

  3. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Skeptoid #1056: The Mystery of the Nazca Lines (opens the original)

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    The true origin and purpose of Peru's famous Nazca Lines. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

  4. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    Skeptoid #1055: Caught in the Feedback Loop (opens the original)

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    We dive into the Skeptoid mailbag to find your best listener feedback. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

  5. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    Skeptoid #1054: Let Yourself Get Scammed (opens the original)

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    It turns out that having zero fraud in society is not necessarily a goal that would serve the general good. Why not? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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