Investigating the Millennial Mind
1 Hour
Aug 31, 2018
Differences between Digital Immigrants vs. Natives, how persistent technology changes our perceptions Millennials & teens have shifted definitions & communication. Where do we go from here?
Leighann Lord: NerdyAF
56 Mins
Aug 31, 2018
Stand-up Comedian Leighann Lord returns to DragonCon, in all her nerdy glory with Wakanda Passport in hand. How nerdy? On a scale of one to 10: 42! She’s telling all the jokes she can’t tell in the Muggle World but the DragonCon audience will love and appreciate!
Fighting Fake News and Post-Truth Politics Using Science
1 Hour
Sep 1, 2018
Why do people fall for fake news? Why are politicians who lie blatantly winning recent elections? This talk focuses on the behavioral science behind the effectiveness of fake news and post-truth politics.
Snopes and the Truth About Catching Fake News
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 1, 2018
A Snopes.com staff writer explains the fact-checking process, how "fake news" spreads over social media, and how "truth" is changing in our modern era.
How to Solve Problems Like an Intelligence Analyst
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 2, 2018
Post 9/11, the CIA realized its issues lay in incorporating intelligence objectively to analyze data. They began to implement ideas that allowed them to conceptualize and understand information better.
Living to 100 and Other Party Tricks
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 3, 2018
Lots of claims about what will make you live longer and what's guaranteed to kill you but how credible are they? How to interpret stats on life extension, sniff out nutty longevity claims, and guidance on the party trick of figuring out when someone will die. It's not morbid; it's mathematical!
Skeptics Guide to Revolution and Meditation
43 Mins
Sep 3, 2017
Revolutionist atheists, skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers are utilizing meditation and changing Buddhism, the 4th largest religion in the world. Skeptical?
Are We Robots or Not? Does Free Will Matter?
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 3, 2017
In an age where evolutionary science and technology reign are we just robots performing tasks according to our particular inputs?
Promoting Skepticism with Street Epistemology
1 Hour
Sep 4, 2017
Learn how to help others re-evaluate their deeply-held beliefs without it backfiring. Make conversations on controversial topics shift from aggressive debate to productive dialogues that actually make a difference.
Skeptrack Kick-Off 2016
52 Mins
Sep 2, 2016
Get to know several of this years skeptic guests and find out more about this thing we call "skepticism".
Street Epistemology: Slaying Dragons and Spotting Cons
1 Hour
Sep 2, 2016
Reality is what it is whether we believe it or not. The moment you attack someone’s deeply held beliefs you risk putting them on the defensive. Enter the Street Epistemologist...
More About The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 2, 2016
Come learn more about the rouges of the SGU!
Shelley Segal - Eve
5 Mins
Sep 2, 2016
Shelley Segal performs "Eve"
Draxonomy
58 Mins
Sep 3, 2016
A light-hearted look at the taxonomy of dragons and how 'created' animals never fit into reality the way only evolved animals do, and the many references to dragons in religious texts.
Skeptics Guide to Atheist Activism
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 3, 2016
A discussion between firebrand atheists who surprise atheist passivists that think it is a bad idea to challenge religion. Is it possible to live along with religion or must we challenge it?
A Skeptics Guide to Hacking: Myth versus Reality in Pop Culture
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 4, 2016
The myths versus reality of hacking and data security. TV and movies paint a picture of a world where anything is possible. But is it?
American Freethought - LIVE!
1 Hour 3 Mins
Sep 5, 2016
A live recording of the American Freethought podcast.
Biblical Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha
1 Hour
Sep 5, 2015
What about the books that didn't make the biblical cut? How many books are really in the Bible? Why is it so?
Real Steam Punk: Ancient Roman Tech Inspires Writers & Designers
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 5, 2015
Less known technical achievements of Greco-Roman world: computers, vending machines, steam-powered automation, etc. But: why no industrial revolution?
Anti-Vaxxers: Skeptics in Sheep's Clothing
54 Mins
Sep 5, 2015
Fighting vaccination exemption laws championed by scared, misinformed parents who see themselves as skeptics and protectors.
SkepTech
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 6, 2015
Skeptical thinking isn't always about Bigfeet, Ghosts, and Tarot... Sometimes it can be in your tech too!
Magic and Skepticism Q&A
1 Hour 3 Mins
Sep 6, 2015
A Q&A discussion with a few well-known skeptical magicians.
Skeptrack Kick Off 2014
1 Hour 2 Mins
Aug 29, 2014
A panel of some of our skeptic guests discussing who skeptics are, and some of their passions.
A Picture Book, the Space Race, and the Cold War
51 Mins
Aug 29, 2014
A personal reminisce of events that set one down the path to skepticism and some ideas about how to get elementary school children to think critically.
Paranormal: Fact or Fake?
51 Mins
Aug 29, 2014
There is a great deal of misinformation in the world. People tend believe things they want to believe. We ALL need to learn to think more critically.
Mystery of the Crystal Skulls
1 Hour 1 Min
Aug 29, 2014
Skulls made of gems or crystal are said to have mysterious power. What do we make of these objects, whose origins are shrouded in mystery?
Liberty or Bigotry: Religious Freedom in America
1 Hour 2 Mins
Aug 29, 2014
From Hobby Lobby to LGBT anti-discrimination laws, what do we do when law & courts allow religious belief to limit rights and justify hate?
The Truth about Self-Esteem
1 Hour 1 Min
Aug 29, 2014
Do bullies have low self-esteem? Is high self-esteem necessary for success? Separate facts from fiction about being your own best friend.
Knights Templar: Fact & Fiction
58 Mins
Aug 29, 2014
The namesake for a Dan Brown character, runs through the legends, points out what is real, embellished, and what remains uncertain to this day.
American Freethought - LIVE!
59 Mins
Aug 29, 2014
Live recording of the podcast which serves freethinkers of every stripe: atheists, agnostics, skeptics, or whatever else you wish to call yourselves.
Skeptical Outreach Update
39 Mins
Aug 30, 2014
How events like DragonCon are great for critical thought and skeptical outreach.
Science: The Wicked Witch of the West
1 Hour
Aug 30, 2014
How cultural attitudes about science are complicating humanist education efforts in Uganda, what we can do about it, and what we can learn from it.
You are not so smart
55 Mins
Aug 30, 2014
A fun exploration of the ways you and everyone else tends to develop undeserved confidence in human perception, motivation, and behavior.
Scams, Sasquatch, and the Supernatural
1 Hour
Aug 30, 2014
Brian Brushwood's lecture gives his insider magician's perspective on ESP, UFO's, health scams, psychic surgery, bigfoot, and more<
It's A Conspiracy!
57 Mins
Aug 30, 2014
There is always a new 'conspiracy' around every corner. What are some of the newer ones and why you shouldn't take them seriously.
Nerd Comedy by the Geekapalooza Comedy Tour
1 Hour 32 Mins
Aug 30, 2014
The Geekapalooza Comedy Tour features faculty and students from Georgia Tech out to prove that nerds can be funny and not just funny-looking.
Gender, Science and Skepticism
1 Hour
Aug 31, 2014
Can gender be found in your chromosomes? How do/should skeptics view things like gender identity dysphoria?
Skeptics Guide to the Future
1 Hour 1 Min
Aug 31, 2014
A no hype realistic look at future technologies and how they will impact the planet.
The Humanist Hour - LIVE!
1 Hour 2 Mins
Aug 31, 2014
Where each episode explores a different area of humanist thought, from politics to pop culture. From the American Humanist Association.
Bitter Harvest: The Organ Theft Urban Legends
1 Hour 1 Min
Aug 31, 2014
Waking up in a bathtub full of ice to find that your kidney has been stolen by a femme fatale. It is a classic urban legend, but many people believe it is true. These 'legends' have lead to real murders and tragedies.
Magic and Skepticism Q&A
1 Hour
Aug 31, 2014
A Q&A discussion with a couple well-known skeptical magicians.
Professional Scientific Paranormal Investigation Q&A
1 Hour 1 Min
Aug 31, 2014
Want to know what it is like to be a professional investigator of paranormal claims? One of the few people who is one will answer all your questions.
Denying Evolution and Climate Science
1 Hour 1 Min
Aug 31, 2014
A discussion on anti-evolutionist & climate change deniers trends, and the implications for science in general, and how to respond to science denial.
About The Weird Things
1 Hour
Aug 31, 2014
Brian and Justin don't believe Sasquatch is real, but he's *awesome*.
Ignite Skepticism: Ben Blanchard
5 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Introduction to TimeSpace Manipulation via Quantum State Repolarization of Emotional Stimulation
Ignite Skepticism: Ani Aharaonian
6 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Mistaken Identification in Court Cases
Ignite Skepticism: Loren Collins
6 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Birther Nonsense
Ignite Skepticism: Blake Smith
5 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Who Invented Pasteurization?
Ignite Skepticism: Mandisa Thomas
5 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Healthy Skepticism in the Black Community
Ignite Skepticism: Pamela Gay
6 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Getting Cratered with Dinosaurs
Medical Myths
59 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Dr. Mattke, practicing emergency physician, discusses some medical myths.
A Skeptical View on the Science of Personality
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
From a scientific insider see the latest research with EEG visuals showing the neuroscience of personality type. Learn what uses of personality type make sense.
Wrap-Up And Feedback
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 1, 2014
Come and join us for a discussion about the past weekend.
The Limits of Skepticism?
1 Hour 11 Mins
Sep 1, 2013
Should skepticism stick with addressing pseudoscience, bunkum, and conspiracy theories, or should it also critically analyze religious claims (such as whether or not God exists)? What are the limits of skepticism? Or are there any limits at all?
Psychic Readings for Fun and Prophet
58 Mins
Aug 31, 2012
Join in a no-holds barred Super-Psychic Session. Free psychic readings! Talk to dead people! Reconnect with dead pets! & more. Free Candy!
Scam Your Way Into Anything
45 Mins
Sep 1, 2012
Learn the tricks used by magicians and abused by pseudoscientists. From talking with the dead, hunting Bigfoot to debunking witchdoctors.
Ignorance Becomes Intolerance: The Truth about Religious Liberty
1 Hour
Sep 2, 2012
Widespread ignorance and misinformation about the rights and limits of religious liberty is breeding a new form of religious intolerance.
Skeptrack Kick Off 2011
55 Mins
Sep 2, 2011
A panel of some of our skeptic guests discussing who skeptics are, and some of their passions and issues.
American Freethought LIVE!
1 Hour
Sep 2, 2011
John Snider and David Driscoll return for another live version of their popular podcast, in which they speak out for skepticism and secular freedoms.
Coming Out Skeptical
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 2, 2011
JT Eberhard discusses why non-theists should be more open about their beliefs.
High Tech Snake Oil
47 Mins
Sep 2, 2011
Technology makes a lot of promises. Sometimes those promises are too good to be true. Learn about technological misfires, mistakes and outright scams with Jonathan Strickland from TechStuff.
Skepticism and the Humanities
59 Mins
Sep 2, 2011
Because critical thinking improves all scholarship, this panel explores the potential contributions of skepticism to the humanities.
Investigating the Billy Meier UFO Case
1 Hour
Sep 2, 2011
Derek Bartholomaus discusses the latest findings of his eight-year investigation into the various claims of UFO Contactee, Billy Meier.
Ghosts and Vampires: Classifying the Undead
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 2, 2011
Undead over the centuries have come in many forms, the panel will use a variety of perspectives to explain the difficulty of defining ghosts.
Skeptical Morning Chat (Saturday)
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 3, 2011
An informative session with two of our skeptical guests.
Everything Evolves, Including Creationism
1 Hour 6 Mins
Sep 3, 2011
Dr. Eugenie Scott will show that even Creationists have 'evolved' to a hostile legal environment by modifying their form.
These are the Ways the World Will End
50 Mins
Sep 3, 2011
From a global pandemic to the Hadron super- collider...have some fun as our panel rips into the latest "world enders" and answers your questions about why we are probably safe (for now).
Educating/Debunking What's the Difference?
1 Hour
Sep 3, 2011
A panel of educators on how to do it right, without indoctrination.
Psychic Demonstration
1 Hour 3 Mins
Sep 3, 2011
Be amazed as an experienced psychic (Mark Edward) rummages around inside your head and tells you things he can't possibly know!
On The Ledge
1 Hour 6 Mins
Sep 3, 2011
A civil discussion about the current crossover between Atheists and Skeptics. In the shadow of the rise of popular Atheism.
The Truth About Conspiracy Theories
1 Hour
Sep 3, 2011
The stories spawned by conspiracy theorists are as numerous and varied astheyareimprobably.Thispanelwillexplore many of these stories and the people telling them.
Skeptical Activism 201 - The Skeptics Strike Back
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 3, 2011
From challenging anti-vax groups and homeopathy, to all sorts of consumer awareness raising - what can skeptics do and how can we get it right, by doing some research?
Skeptical Morning Chat (Sunday)
1 Hour 4 Mins
Sep 4, 2011
Another informative session with two of our skeptical guests.
Guerrilla Skepticism
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 4, 2011
Mentalist and skeptical activist Mark Edward will introduce and discuss how guerilla skepticism can be a productive tool in ones skeptical arsenal.
Frame Rate LIVE!
47 Mins
Sep 4, 2011
A show about video no matter what screen its on. Brian and Tom intelligently discuss the hows and whys of the video be it TV, movies or YouTube.
Nonsense on Stilts: Separating Science from Bunk
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 4, 2011
It is important to be able to tell science from bunk, and why scientific *controversies* are indeed, nonsense on stilts.
Very Superstitious
1 Hour 2 Mins
Sep 4, 2011
Psychology, belief, weird things - what does the research show and when is superstition not the way?
Great Superhero Skeptics! The History (and Herstory)
59 Mins
Sep 4, 2011
Many of us know some names, but who have you missed and who should we know? A roundtable discussion on great authors, thinkers, past and present.
Unintelligent Design
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 5, 2011
Why do men's testicles hang outside the body? Why does our appendix sometimes explode and kill us? Who does God like better, anyway us, or squid?
The Future of the Secular Movement
59 Mins
Sep 5, 2011
How Atheists, and other freethinkers will take our place in society by getting past our differences.
How to be a REAL LIFE Superhero
1 Hour 4 Mins
Sep 5, 2011
Things you can do to help save thousands of lives.
Introduction to Skeptrack
57 Mins
Sep 3, 2010
Derek Colanduno hosts Skeptrack 2010's very first panel. Find out just what Skeptrack is all about.
Popular Psychology Myths
1 Hour
Sep 3, 2010
Ginger Campbell & Scott Lilienfeld discuss myths about psychology.
CSI: Paranormal
55 Mins
Sep 3, 2010
Joe Nickell discusses some of his work investigating the paranonmal.
Slaying the Vampire: Solving the Chupacabra Mystery
59 Mins
Sep 3, 2010
Ben Radford details how he solved the mystery of the Chupacabra.
Fictional Writing and Skepticism
59 Mins
Sep 3, 2010
Notable authors discuss how skepticism is used in and effects their writing styles.
How to Become a Cosmonaut (Skeptoid)
4 Mins
Sep 4, 2010
Did Women Cosmonauts perish in space missions that were erased from the history books?
Behind the Scenes on a TV Ghost Show
1 Hour 1 Min
Sep 4, 2010
Go behind the scenes on a populat television ghost show with Ben Radford. Ben explains what did and did not make the cut for the final airing of the show.
The Geologic Show
1 Hour 28 Mins
Sep 4, 2010
The incomparable and always entertaining George Hrab performs The Geologic Show -- live for Skeptrack 2010 fans!
Signs of a Crank (Skeptoid)
4 Mins
Sep 5, 2010
Brain Dunning outlines Martin Gardner's description of what constitutes a crank.
Wind Turbines: The Cusisnarts of the Skies (Skeptoid)
3 Mins
Sep 6, 2010
Brian Dunning turns his skeptical eye on the idea that wind turbines are the hack and slash of the bird world.
The Incorruptible Hambo Lama Itigelov (Skeptoid)
5 Mins
Sep 6, 2010
Did Hambo Lama Itegelov really stop the decay of his body after his death? Brian Dunning explains.