20 Best Skeptic Podcasts

1. Science Vs

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There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there's SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what's fact, what's not, and what's somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets.more Host Wendy Zukerman
Producer/Network Spotify Podcasts
Email ****@gimletmedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dr. Christel Nielsen, Prof. Viren Swami +62 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 17.7KFacebook 51.4KTwitter 28.8KInstagram 99.9K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Jun 2016 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. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 11.2KFacebook 951.1KTwitter 73KInstagram 17.2K Since Sep 2005 Get Email Contact

3. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.5KFacebook 43.7KTwitter 14.3K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.4KFacebook 33.4KTwitter 5.7KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Conspirituality

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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 child trafficking...more Hosts Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Matthew, Derek +10 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3.2KTwitter 12.8KInstagram 6.7K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. 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
Email ****@monstertalk.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Erik Davis, Matt Baxter +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6KTwitter 39 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Jul 2009 Get Email Contact

7. Skeptics with a K

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Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.more Hosts Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, Dr.Alice Howarth
Producer/Network Skeptic Media Limited
Email ****@skeptic.org.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Get Email Contact

8. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Owen Clarkin, Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 517 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2008 Get Email Contact

9. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr Sue Ieraci, Kate Thomas +5 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 336Facebook 1.6KTwitter 9.6KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Sep 2008 Get Email Contact

10. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr. Margarita Ramos, Dr. Christina Shenvi +10 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 244Facebook 18.7KTwitter 28.4KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Adrienne Hill, Dave Thomas +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 151Facebook 929Twitter 142Instagram 475 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

12. The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP

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The European Skeptics Podcast is an independent project run buy individuals from across Europe, to provide a forum for European skeptical activism. Hosts: András Pintér and Pontus Böckman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Andru00e1s Pintu00e9r, Annika Harrison, Pontus Bu00f6ckman
Producer/Network TheESP.eu
Email ****@theesp.eu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rebecca Sear, Martin Heinrich Klaproth +3 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 74 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form 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
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 241Facebook 296 Since Oct 2007 Get Email Contact

14. Living Through Extinction; Science & Skepticism Against the Decline of Basic Reason

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Secular Humanist and Skeptic Ruby Pommer, (she/her/hers), began the show with a friend, but when they decided podcasting wasn't for them, she turned it towards her personal passions. Science and Skepticism are her main jam. The truth matters, no matter if we like it or not. It can be political and harsh at times, but will always be based on scientific skepticism. #skeptic #skepticism #beskepticalmore Producer/Network Ruby Pommer
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 243Twitter 95Instagram 157 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. Yeah... Nah!

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Yeah... Nah! is a fortnightly podcast from the New Zealand Skeptics focusing on the latest news of skeptical interest both locally and internationally.
Producer/Network NZ Skeptics
Email ****@skeptics.nz
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Beehive Skeptics

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Join Beehive Skeptics founder Shane and his wife and co-host Kirsten as we discuss current group activities, skepticism in Utah, and anything else that comes to mind. Shane and Kirsten offer a uniquely human take on skepticism as they come down from their elitist thrones and discuss each subject with the viewpoint of the average person. Beehive Skeptics is Utah's official skeptical activism group.Promoting Science and Critical Thinking in Utah.Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/beehiveskeptics/Announcing our Merch Store! https://beehiveskeptics.threadless.com/more Recent Guests Lauren, Daniel Reed +1 more
Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition

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Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition brings the insightful articles from Skeptical Inquirer magazine directly to your ears. Covering topics in science, skepticism, and critical thinking, each episode features narrated versions of our most thought-provoking content. Perfect for those on the go, SI Audio Edition allows you to stay informed and inspired wherever you are.Support our work and subscribe to the print magazine at skepticalinquirer.orgSkeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is produced at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, NY.more Producer/Network Center for Inquiry
Email ****@centerforinquiry.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Benjamin Radford, William Matthew London +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. The Skeptic Podcast

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The official podcast of The Skeptic, the UK's longest-running publication offering skeptical analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal.
Producer/Network The Skeptic
Email ****@skeptic.org.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Oh No, Ross and Carrie

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Welcome to Oh No, Ross and Carrie, the show where we don't just report on fringe science, spirituality, and claims of the paranormal, but take part ourselves. Follow us as we join religions, undergo alternative treatments, seek out the paranormal, and always find the humor in life's biggest mysteries. We show up - so you don't have to.more Hosts Ross Blocher, Carrie Poppy
Producer/Network Maximum Fun
Email ****@ohnopodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Darrin Butters, John Hodgman +1 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 6.5KFacebook 28.5KTwitter 12.1K Avg Length 82 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 6.7KTwitter 13.9K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Jan 2010 Get Email Contact