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Unmasking the Old Stinker: The Hull Werewolf Episode 804, November 2, 2021 This modern sighting of a strange beast is claimed to have been a resurgence of a legendary medieval monster.
What Really Happened at Tunguska Episode 803, October 26, 2021 The true cause of one of history's most violent cataclysms remains a mystery... to a degree.
Pop Quiz: 15 for 15 Episode 802, October 19, 2021 It's 15 trivia questions from 15 Skeptoid episodes, to celebrate our 15th anniversary!
Probiotics Fact and Fiction Episode 801, October 12, 2021 Some people promote probiotics as a miracle cure for just about anything. What can they really do?
To the Stars Episode 800, October 5, 2021 A strange radio broadcast from a very unique group of VIPs being whisked away on a UFO.
Tracking the Wild Big Cats of Britain Episode 798, September 21, 2021 A close look at the tales of large black predatory cats stalking Britain for centuries.
Why You Need to Care About Methane Episode 797, September 14, 2021 We focus a lot on carbon dioxide when talking about climate change. Should we be talking more about methane?
9/11 Truthers, 20 Years Later Episode 796, September 7, 2021 20 years after the worst terrorist attack on American soil, the conspiracy theories are still thriving -- just as we should expect.
What Made the Shroud of Turin Immortal Episode 795, August 31, 2021 A close look at what true science and true history can tell us about this most sacred Catholic relic.
Why You Needn't Worry About the Missing 411 Episode 794, August 24, 2021 A popular conspiracy theory claims that lots of people disappear under unexplainable circumstances in America's national parks.
Your Turn Yet Again Episode 793, August 17, 2021 Skeptoid gives our take on some spooky experiences sent in by listeners.
Your Turn Again Episode 792, August 10, 2021 In which I take a shot at trying to explain some of the weirdest stories sent in by listeners.
Dowsing: Water Witchcraft Episode 791, August 3, 2021 If you need to find ground water, ask a hydrologist, not an occult magician.
Horses in Pre-Columbian America Episode 786, June 29, 2021 Horses went extinct in North America at the end of the last ice age, but oddly some are now saying they didn't.
Desalination vs. A National Water Grid Episode 785, June 22, 2021 A comparison of two popular ways to help cope with the new water reality of global warming.
Head Transplants Episode 784, June 15, 2021 The facts and fiction of what's possible and what's already been tried in switching human heads.
The Legend of Barsa-Kelmes Episode 783, June 8, 2021 The story behind the story of the many paranormal events associated with this former island in the Aral Sea.
Huna: New Age on an Island
