26 Best Skeptic Podcasts

1. The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.orgMORE Hosts Dr. Steven Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Evan Bernstein
Producer/Network Dr. Steven Novella
Email ****@theskepticsguide.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9.7KFacebook 955.9KTwitter 73KInstagram 17.2K Since Sep 2005 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Cognitive Dissonance

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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.MORE Hosts Cecil, Tom
Producer/Network Atheist and Skeptical News
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.5KFacebook 43.1KTwitter 14.3K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Michael Shermer Show

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The Michael Shermer Show is a series of long-form conversations between Dr. Michael Shermer and leading scientists, philosophers, historians, scholars, writers and thinkers about the most important issues of our time.MORE Host Michael Shermer
Email ****@skeptic.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 158.9KTwitter 248.1KInstagram 4 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Since Nov 2015 Get Email Contact

4. Skeptoid

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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.MORE Host Brian Dunning
Email ****@skeptoid.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.4KFacebook 33.5KTwitter 5.7KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Big Picture Science

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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.MORE Hosts Molly Bentley, Seth Shostak
Producer/Network Big Picture Science
Email ****@seti.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 5.7KTwitter 5.9KInstagram 296 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Squaring the Strange

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Not just another 'skeptical' podcast, it's a show about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, using science and critical thinking to examine the world around us, from the mysterious and paranormal to the mundane.MORE Hosts Celestia Ward, Ben Radford, Pascual Romero
Producer/Network Ben Radford, Celestia Ward and Pascual Romero
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 132Facebook 933Twitter 142Instagram 467 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

7. The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Meet 'em, greet 'em, treat 'em and street 'em
Host Ken Milne
Producer/Network Dr. Ken Milne
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 241Facebook 17.9KTwitter 28.4KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Data Skeptic

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The Data Skeptic Podcast features interviews and discussion of topics related to data science, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and the like, all from the perspective of applying critical thinking and the scientific method to evaluate the veracity of claims and efficacy of approaches.MORE Host Kyle Polich
Email ****@dataskeptic.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 825Facebook 1.6KTwitter 7.6K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since May 2014 Video Podcast YouTube
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9. A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment Blog

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A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment blog features articles on meditation, wellness, the mind, and how to live a happy, meaningful life.
Host Scott Snibbe
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 175Facebook 2.1KTwitter 188Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Within Reason

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For the curious.A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.MORE Host Alex J. OConnor
Producer/Network Alex J O'Connor
Email ****@alexoconnor.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2.5KFacebook 40.5KTwitter 104.7KInstagram 455.2K Avg Length 104 min Format Extended Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Life, the Universe & Everything Else

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Life, the Universe & Everything Else explores the intersection of science and society.
Producer/Network Gem Newman, Ashlyn Noble
Email ****@winnipegskeptics.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 61Facebook 414Twitter 184 Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

12. The Skeptic Zone

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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof...MORE Host Richard Saunders
Email ****@skepticzone.tv
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 335Facebook 1.6KTwitter 9.6KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Sep 2008 Get Email Contact

13. The Conspiracy Skeptic

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A skeptical look at conspiracy theories. Site: www.yrad.com/cs
Host Karl Mamer
Producer/Network The HiveMind Group
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 242Facebook 299 Since Oct 2007 Get Email Contact

14. The Reality Check

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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
Hosts Darren McKee, Adam Gardner, Cristina Roach, Pat Roach
Producer/Network The Reality Check
Email ****@trcpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 516 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2008 Get Email Contact

15. The Christian Skeptic

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You're listening to the Christian Skeptic, a podcast determined to ask the hard questions about God. Also on Spotify! For inquiries and to continue our conversation, please e-mail me at ****@gmail.comMORE Host Sean Kerwin
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 12 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Point of Inquiry

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Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry's flagship podcast, where the brightest minds of our time sound off on all the things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: science, religion, and politics.Guests have included Brian Greene, Susan Jacoby, Richard Dawkins, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugenie Scott, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, and Francis Collins.Point of Inquiry is produced at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, N.Y.MORE Host James Underdown
Producer/Network Center for Inquiry
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Rationally Speaking Podcast

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Rationally Speaking is the bi-weekly podcast of New York City Skeptics. Join host Julia Galef and guests as they explore the borderlands between reason and nonsense, likely from unlikely, and science from pseudoscience. Any topic is fair game as long as we can bring reason to bear upon it, with both a skeptical eye and a good dose of humor!We agree with the Marquis de Condorcet, who said that in an open society we ought to devote ourselves to 'the tracking down of prejudices in the hiding places where priests, the schools, the government, and all long-established institutions had gathered an..MORE Host Julia Galef
Producer/Network New York City Skeptics
Email ****@nycskeptics.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 6.7KTwitter 13.9K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Jan 2010 Get Email Contact

18. Skeptiko Science at the Tipping Point

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About the ShowSkeptiko.com is an interview-centered podcast covering the science of human consciousness. We cover six main categories: Near-death experience science and the ever growing body of peer-reviewed research surrounding it. Parapsychology and science that defies our current understanding of consciousness. Consciousness research and the ever expanding scientific understanding of who we are. Spirituality and the implications of new scientific discoveries to our understanding of it. Others and the strangeness of close encounters...MORE Host Alex Tsakiris
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Apple Rating 3.2/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 4.4KTwitter 3.1K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Dec 2014 Get Email Contact

19. MonsterTalk

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MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters is a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.MORE Hosts Blake Smith, Karen Stollznow
Producer/Network Airwave Media
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6KTwitter 39 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Jul 2009 Get Email Contact

20. BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

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BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast is a podcast that delves into strange and humorous phenomena including simulacra (seeing Jesus on your toast), supernatural sightings, crypto-zoology, and so much more. Cody and Chris have created a platform on which they discuss both sides of the phenomena (real or bulls**t) while sipping on booze and spirits that represent their chosen topic. They hope to entertain, enlighten, and maybe even educate you on all things fun and weird. Whose side will you be on? Are you a believer or a skeptic?MORE Producer/Network BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 118Facebook 452Twitter 4.7KInstagram 834 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

21. Be Reasonable

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Be Reasonable is a podcast which examines beliefs from outside of the mainstream, exploring how those views are constructed and what evidence people feel supports their case. We believe in approaching subjects with respect and an open mind, engaging with people of differing viewpoints in an environment where debate is polite and good-natured, yet robust and intellectually rigorous.MORE Producer/Network Merseyside Skeptics Society
Email ****@merseysideskeptics.org.uk
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 497Facebook 2.9KTwitter 6K Since Jan 2013 Get Email Contact

22. Skeptical Skeptics

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This show is for people that approach the strange with an eye on the middleground and skepticism for both true believers and non-believers. Go to skepticalskeptics.com for more!
Producer/Network RJ and Rachel Metzger
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 85 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Amateur Skeptics

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We here at AmateurSkeptics are not scientists. We are normal people who are trying to look at the world with an evidence-based approach. We strive to have open minds and change our opinions with new evidence.MORE Email ****@amateurskeptics.com
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Facebook 163Twitter 500 Avg Length 136 min Format Extended Since Jan 2010 Get Email Contact

24. Skeptics & Believers - A Paranormal Podcast

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Join 4 friends as they take a light-hearted look at the world of the paranormal to decide whether they are skeptics or believers.
Hosts Mike, Lisa, Matt
Producer/Network Obsidian Shark Productions
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Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

25. Technoskeptic Podcast

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The Technoskeptic examines the use and misuse of technology and technology's long-term effects on culture and society. technoskeptic.substack.com
Producer/Network Mo Lotman, Art Keller, Elizabeth Brunner
Email ****@thetechnoskeptic.com
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Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

26. Spectral Skull Session

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We explore claims about the occult, supernatural, and paranormal from an analytic standpoint. We're open to the existence of a world beyond the five senses, and we dismiss that dogmatic skepticism that insists that any story about the unexplained has to reduce to hallucination or swamp gas, but we're not committed to any particular theory or philosophy about what the paranormal is. And we realize that, whatever is out there, the answer is likely to be more complicated than any existing model or theory. What we bring to the table is small 's' skepticism.MORE Estimated listeners
Facebook 16Twitter 202 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact