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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

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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.
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Conspirituality

Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker

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Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon.As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to chi ...
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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It’s skeptical, it’s political and there is no welcome mat.
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What if the government actually did cover something up in Roswell? What if yetis exist and are just really shy? What if super-intelligent lizards are wearing human skin suits, influencing international affairs and recording podcasts? Conspiracy theories are cool because they appeal to our evolved logical human brains and our stupid mammal idiot brains. So join host, comedian and skeptic, Katelyn Hempstead and producer Alexis B. Preston, as their brilliant friends try to convince them of thes ...
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The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.
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A weekly look at the odd world we live in. Everything from missing people, ghosts, conspiracy, and everything weird going on in our world. Each episode I will have a guest on and present a story to them and see what their beliefs are on the topic. Mid week episodes on Pennsylvania local legends.
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A podcast that explores the unexplained and explains the unexplored, Blurry Photos seeks the facts behind the fiction of the world’s most fascinating, unbelievable, and chilling mysteries and legends. Focusing on lesser-known topics of Forteana, conspiracy, history, and folklore, Blurry Photos is driven by the desire for a better understanding of fringe subjects through research, storytelling, and rational thinking. Prepare your butts, because it’s time to learn something weird.
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Paranoid Planet

Burden Of Proof Media

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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We will also explore several historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better ...
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Hysteria 51

ForthHand Media

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Hysteria 51 is your offbeat weekly podcast destination for all things weird and wonderful! We navigate the cosmic highways of UFOs, the alien-infested landscapes, and the enigmatic frontiers of the paranormal. With your hosts, Brent Hand and David Flora, alongside our cantankerous tin man, Conspiracy Bot (with a not-so-subtle desire to rule the world, doubling as our chief inquisitor into the unknown), we delve into unique mysteries, the inexplicable, and the downright unusual. Each week we ...
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Tales From The Darkness

Tales From The Darkness

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Join Vicky and Bart, the Mulder and Scully of podcasting, as they examine the unexplained, discuss the explained, and keep you up to date with weird news about everything from UFOs to cryptids, ghosts to conspiracy theories. This believer and skeptic leave no stone unturned
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Are you a skeptic, a believer or both? Either way you’ll love None of This is Real, the podcast for all things mysterious and weird. Sarah & Damini ponder cults, cryptids, creepies and conspiracies while asking each other the ultimate question: is any of this real?
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Welcome to Coast to Coast PM. The incredibly, inexplicably, baffling, unofficial Coast 2 Coast AM podcast where two brothers break down Coast 2 Coast AM segments in under an hour. With a little skepticism and humor, we dive into the world of the paranormal and conspiratorial and attempt to find out what it means for our society at large. New episodes drops every Thursday.
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Are you a fan of all things taboo? Look no further! Professional Skepticism is a podcast about scandals, conspiracies, convictions, & so much more! Zoe McDaniel tackles a new topic each week, ranging from white collar crime and classic conspiracy theories, to kinky conversations and creepy historical events. Established in the Queen City, Skeptics from the greater Charlotte area frequent as guests and collaborators. We’ve come so far, and our journey has only just begun. Subscribe to make th ...
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The world is full of strange creatures - things that exist somewhere between science and superstition. Join us as a conspiracy theorist, a spiritualist, and a skeptic come together to discuss the horrors and the hoaxes as we unravel... The Cryptid Code.
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Welcome to Blunderbuss, the podcast where Dave and Conor dive deep into the most intriguing and thought-provoking topics of our time. From current events and political controversies to conspiracy theories and beyond, we’ll leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, we invite you to join us as we explore the world of the unexplained and the unknown. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an unforgettable journey with Dave and Conor on Blunderbuss.
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A podcast featuring a conspiracy nut and her skeptic son talking about all things creepy and nefarious, as well as the issues of the day, current movies and pop culture, and anything that comes to mind, generally descending into argument and heated conflict unbecoming a typical mother/son relationship. For your enjoyment.
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Weezy rants about random thoughts. We delve into atheist topics and the world of conspiracies! From the imaginary wars on Christmas, to all things Jeff Epstein! Looking through controversial topics , through the eyes of a skeptic, no stone is left unturned. Feel free to leave me a voicemail for any questions, comments, or show ideas at https://anchor.fm/Jesus%20H.%20Christ/message Be sure to follow me on tiktok@powerjesus https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR4qREIe6Y_CPbKDxyjiyJQ #alandershowi ...
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Skinny Mat's Bunker Tapes

Skinny Mat & Andrew Morris

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Join true believer in all things conspiracy, Skinny Mat, and skeptic Andy Morris as they take a journey down the rabbit hole of far out ideas to examine what is true and what isn't. Visit us at www.smbunkertapes.com, and support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/skinnymatsbunkertapes. Thanks you.
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And You Believe That?

Light Switch Podcast Network

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Your host Jordan Wold may be a skeptic, but he certainly believes that you should check out “And You Believe That?”, a monthly interview podcast profiling psychics, conspiracy theorists, paranormal investigators and more.
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Right Where You Are Sitting Now is an online magazine that explores the weirder side of the world we live in. From fringe musicians to cults, from alternative thinkers to Magick…basically if it’s coming from a fresh, funny or different perspective, we are interested in it! Although we are a relativley young and underfunded project, RWYASN strives to bring you the latest in alternative, underground and countercultural goings-on.
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Atheist Underground

Rob Moore & Sandra Mesrine

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The Atheist Underground is your source for atheist news, comedy, personal stories, and more..... We are an atheist podcast supporting the rights and needs of the secular community and exposing the harm done by religion through satire and commentary. Join the Psychological Emancipation Railway!
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The Unexplainers Extra

The Unexplainers Extra

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The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind. The permanent home of all Unexplainers past shows and extended content.
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Was it a single shooter that killed Kennedy or were there more? What about the moon landing? Conspiracy theories have and always will exist. Improvements in technology mean even the most insane and destructive ideas can reach a wide audience and generate profits. Alex Jones is the poster child for that type of exploitation. At the same time, techno…
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On this special episode of Coast to Coast PM, the boys cozy up in their finest mylar blankets to listen to Bart Sibrel discuss his theories on why the moon landing was a hoax. Why are the shadows weird in those moon landing pictures, did Putin analyze moon landing photos in Google's AI, and is NASA secretly leaking information to the Chinese while …
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Outgunned and outmanned, Ukraine has been forced to cede territory to Russia in recent months. Now it has been thrown a lifeline with the latest US military aid package. How much difference will this make and can Ukraine still hope to win the war? Gideon puts these questions to the FT’s Christopher Miller, recently back from the frontline. Clips: S…
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How did Thames Water end up with so much debt? Do borrowing water companies serve only to pay their investors? Is this the start of a financial catastrophe? Join Steph and Robert in this deep dive into the water industry as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our newsletter to get more stories from the world of business and finance…
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Listen to a preview of this urgent extra episode of Amicus. The full episode is available to our Slate Plus members. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive SCOTUS analysis and weekly extended episodes of Amicus, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. S…
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Joe Biden's uncle mostly likely wasn't eaten by cannibals, but he could have been, which is more than some members of the public can swallow. Germany resumes UNRWA funding after a UN investigation. And a legal breakdown with Tyler McBrien, managing editor of Lawfare, who has a seat inside the courtroom for the Trump trial into hush money payments a…
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The FTC recently ruled noncompete agreements can no longer be used for employees making less than $151K in non-senior leadership roles. On this week's episode, Tom and Dylan debate noncompete agreements and if they should be used. Is there a case for companies using them after making an investment in an individual? Or does a noncompete just trap pe…
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The one-time most powerful man in the world is now being told when to sit, when to stand, and what he's permitted to say. Scenes from the New York courthouse, with Olivia Nuzzi. Plus, Dana Mattioli discusses her book on Amazon, a modern-day Standard Oil, with huge power across numerous industries—but which is also on the outs in DC. show notes: Dan…
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What’s the best way to handle rising US electricity demand? Contrary to what some large utilities and regulators think, it’s not building new fossil gas plants. In this episode, Eric Gimon and Michelle Solomon, coauthors of a new report from policy shop Energy Innovation, make the case that utilities have more effective options to address both shor…
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First there was Mamba… now there is Jamba from AI21. This is a model that combines the best non-transformer goodness of Mamba with good ‘ol attention layers. This results in a highly performant and efficient model that AI21 has open sourced! We hear all about it (along with a variety of other LLM things) from AI21’s co-founder Yoav. Leave us a comm…
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Ryan and Emily discuss McConnell attacking Tucker Carlson for causing Ukraine skepticism, Jon Stewart unloads on media for Trump trial coverage, Hezbollah deepest strike in Israel yet, UN chief horrified by Gaza mass graves, FTC bans non-competes, Dem Senator calls out Biden over corporate courts, and a Columbia student joins live from the Gaza sol…
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Ryan and Emily discuss McConnell attacking Tucker Carlson for causing Ukraine skepticism, Jon Stewart unloads on media for Trump trial coverage, Hezbollah deepest strike in Israel yet, UN chief horrified by Gaza mass graves, FTC bans non-competes, Dem Senator calls out Biden over corporate courts, and a Columbia student joins live from the Gaza sol…
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On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to George Washington University archaeologist Eric Cline. The author of 1177 B.C. - The Year Civilization Collapsed, Cline has a new book out, After 1177 B.C. - The Survival of Civilizations. While 1177 B.C. closed with the end of the first global civilization, that of the Eastern Mediterranean a…
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the basic theological precepts of 1 and 2 Samuel before introducing Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. First and Second Samuel tell the story of Saul and David, Israel’s first two kings. These Old Testament books depict the importance …
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In today's episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg answer listeners' questions in rapid fire format, over topics such as the global reserve currency, fair taxation, wealth redistribution, education reform, healthcare, US manufacturing, how to revitalize cities, and more. Thanks to all our listeners who continue to write in with big meaty questions! …
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This week we’re joined by Louis Pilfold, the creator of the Gleam programming language. For the uninitiated, Gleam is a functional programming language for building type-safe systems that compiles to Erlang and JavaScript and it’s written in Rust. We discuss the inspiration and development of Gleam, how it compares to other languages, where it shin…
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Season 7 | Episode 8 In this wrap-up episode of Season 7, Mike and Hart dive deep into the multichain endgame of crypto. They discuss how the user and developer experience might evolve in a multichain future, the role of ZK tech in enabling interoperability, and the importance of standardization across chains. They explore the potential for L1 asse…
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M.G. Siegler is a venture partner at GV, formerly google ventures, and the author of Spyglass. He joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss what Apple may have cooking for its AI-themed WWDC event in June. We discuss what Apple may do on the consumer front, including how much of iOS it's willing to change in service of AI features. And then we dig in…
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Lawmakers approved a giant new tranche of support for Ukraine late last night after a tortured passage through the U.S. Congress, where it was nearly derailed by right-wing resistance in the House. Marc Santora, a Times reporter in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, explains what effect the money could have, given Ukraine’s increasing desperation on the batt…
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Erik Torenburg and Haseeb Quereshi join us for today's debate. Should we accelerate or decelerate our tech progress? How about when it comes to something as powerful as AI? This is not just a debate in tech circles - this is a political debate that poised to define the next decade. We’ve had leaders from both sides of the debate on the podcast - ep…
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A new 'Craftwork' episode, about how to structure a novel. My guest is Mark Cecil, author of the debut novel Bunyan and Henry, available from Pantheon Books. Cecil is the host of The Thoughtful Bro podcast, for which he conducts interviews with an eclectic roster of award-winning and breakout storytellers. Formerly a journalist for Reuters, he is H…
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Transforming the two-state solution for Palestine and Israel to meet today’s realities: a federation, something like the European Union. That’s the project of the visionary group A Land for All. May Pundak, co-executive director, explains. Also: History was made last Friday in Chattanooga, when workers at Volkswagen’s factory there voted to join th…
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FACTUALLY and get on your way to being your best self. The term "socialism" has gained prominence in today's political discourse, yet it hasn't fully entered the political mainstream apart from moments like the Occupy Wall Street movement or Bernie Sanders' 2016 pr…
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Ben and Tommy discuss the House approving $26 billion in military aid to Israel despite strikes on Rafah and a continuously deteriorating humanitarian situation, the resignation of Israel’s intelligence chief, a report concluding that there’s no evidence for UNRWA having broad terrorist ties, and student protests over the war in Gaza at American un…
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Rip off your tin foil hats and throw your best pot on your head as you grab a seat by the campfire because this week the Hysteria 51 crew digs into the dusty books of American folklore to uncover the truth behind some of the nation's tallest tales! We’re throwing Johnny Appleseed’s "hat" in the ring with John Henry’s hammer, racing Babe the Blue Ox…
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Part 1: Christian talks to Dr Phil Armstrong about his recent paper: “History and origin of money in MMT and Austrian Economics: The difference methodology makes?” Full conversation available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/95846517?pr=true Please help sustain this podcast! Patrons get early access to all episodes and patron-only episodes: http…
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Situated right in downtown Mumbai, India is an area of about 55 acres of dense, overgrown forest. In one of the most populous cities in the world, this is a place where peacocks roam freely -- a space out of time. This forest is protected by a religious community. It has survived in a relatively undeveloped state in the middle of this gargantuan ci…
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The trial has begun! Judge Juan Merchan seated 12 jurors and 6 alternates in three days of voir dire. We discuss the pace of jury selection and complicating factors (that strong opinions about this defendant are common and often expressed on social media), plus: Ken discusses his philosophy of choosing a jury as a defense lawyer, why it’s more of a…
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Ray Suarez is here to talk history, policy, and personal journeys as he discusses his book, “WE ARE HOME: Becoming American in the 21st Century: An Oral History.” Plus, Binghamton NY's "Smoke Outside the Binghamton Police Station” does not go particularly well for all those who actually smoked outside the Binghamton Police Station. Produced by Joel…
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The 3 Musketeers return! Filippo Valsorda, Roland Shoemaker & Nicola Murino continue their deep-dive conversation with Natalie about Go’s crypto libraries. Also listen to Part 1 and Part 2! Leave us a comment Changelog++ members save 9 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: FireHydrant – The alerting and …
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Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, sits down with guests of the College to talk about topics of enduring relevance. In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews psychologist and philosopher Iain McGilchrist. The two discuss McGilchrist’s work on the divided brain and how it relates to man’…
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Tocqueville noted that Americans forever brood over advantages they do not possess, but now our grievance culture has run amok. From the aggrieved-in-chief, Trump, who just can't catch a break, to the social justice warriors who apply the same lens to every situation, we're losing the line between what is righteous and what is bratty. Frank Bruni j…
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Sam Harris revisits the central argument he made in his book, The Moral Landscape, about the reality of moral truth. He discusses the way concepts like “good” and “evil” can be thought about objectively, the primacy of our intuitions of truth and falsity, and the unity of knowledge. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can …
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John Harvey sits down with Senior Scholar Randy Wray to discuss Social Security, what people misunderstand about the implications of aging societies, and his unorthodox path to becoming an economist. The Levy Institute Graduate Programs in Economic Theory and Policy 31st Annual Levy Economics Institute Conference May 2, 2024 Recommended readings: “…
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Geopolitics looms large over the global economy. A recent client survey by Goldman Sachs found geopolitics is the top investment risk of this year, overtaking inflation and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The market impacts by the wars in Europe and the Middle East, and the rising tension between China and Taiwan, are hard to predict. And …
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Spring is upon us, which means a bounty of fresh, green seasonal vegetables, from asparagus to artichokes to ramps. To help inspire us to make our own spring feasts, Lilah invites Ayesha Nurdjaja into the studio. Ayesha is the executive chef and partner at Shuka and Shukette, two beloved New York restaurants. Shukette has been called “a Middle East…
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Krystal and Saagar discuss the ADL calling for the National Guard to crackdown on Columbia protesters, media smears Gaza protests as antisemitic, David Pecker first witness in Trump trial, RFK Jr's family endorses Biden, Biden tells bizarre story of his uncle being cannibalized, Israel military intel chief resigns, mass graves uncovered in Gaza, no…
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Krystal and Saagar discuss the ADL calling for the National Guard to crackdown on Columbia protesters, media smears Gaza protests as antisemitic, David Pecker first witness in Trump trial, RFK Jr's family endorses Biden, Biden tells bizarre story of his uncle being cannibalized, Israel military intel chief resigns, mass graves uncovered in Gaza, no…
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Pre-show: Marco’s Sinus Situation & the one month a yellow car makes sense The ATP Store is BACK baby! 👕 Runs until Sunday, 28 April. Don’t wait! 🚨 THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING 🚨 Remember members get 15% off! Follow-up: Filesystems (🛎), case sensitivity, and APFS volumes Handedness & “jumped” vs. “jumps” Pangrams Clarifications on the xz sabotage (vi…
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Gm! Bell Curve's season 7 will be back soon. This week our friends Mert and Dan from the Lighspeed discuss the state of the network, MarginFi drama, Uniswap vs the SEC, airdrops, Monad's $225 million raise & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lights…
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The prosecution and the defense both opened their cases on Monday in the first criminal trial of Donald Trump. Jonah Bromwich, who watched from inside the courtroom, walks us through the arguments. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich, a reporter for The New York Times covering criminal justice in New York. Background reading: An unprecedented trial opened wit…
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On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek welcome back Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, assistant professor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University, to talk about his edited volume Did It Happen Here? Perspectives on Fascism and America. The group explores the utility of the so-called “fascism debate”, its popular resonance sin…
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In our recent series on artificial intelligence, I kept returning to a thought: This technology might be able to churn out content faster than we can, but we still need a human mind to sift through the dross and figure out what’s good. In other words, A.I. is going to turn more of us into editors. But editing is a peculiar skill. It’s hard to test …
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