Entertaining but by no means the final word on the subjects covered.
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“Skeptoid covers an interesting array of topics, many of which I would credit it for introducing me to. The host champions the scientific method and empiricism, and calls himself a skeptic. I would characterize him as a debunker instead. Mr. Dunning will (typically after an intro ad or plea for donations) briefly introduce a topic, usually with an air of cynicism or worse yet, outright contempt. He will briefly posit a reason or three why said topic is bunk, have another lengthy and distracting mid-show commercial, then smugly pat himself on the back for solving the mystery, case closed. I was especially saddened by the episode on Oak Island, where Mr. Dunning describes the material found at the Money Pit as a natural sinkhole filled with storm blown debris, case closed. This does not agree with the eyewitness accounts, and I find it inherently unscientific for someone who is supposedly unbiased to be so flippantly dismissive of a complex and potentially historically significant topic. This is backwards of how science works. Mr. Dunning explores topics which he has already made up his mind about and has clear prejudices against. Maybe I’m asking too much. I mean, how thoroughly can you cover any story in fifteen minutes, when nearly half the show is advertising, or what feels like weirdly nuanced sub-surface conservative political rhetoric? I will keep listening, but I would urge the listener to keep an open mind and not rely on this show as the sole source of information, as it has a clear bias, intended or not.”
burnbabyburn0317 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/22
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“I subscribed to this show during a flurry of skeptical podcast downloading and haven't regretted it once. Dr. Dunning presents his views in bite-sized chunks of deadpan and irreverent commentary on a diverse array of topics. Highly enjoyable for anyone looking for an alternate/skeptical...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
12/22/06
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“Mr Dunning is very good at looking skeptically at various topics and delivering less than 10 minute monologues about them. I found the one about organic foods particularly valuable; I just may play it for some of my "organic" friends but they already find me too critical and pedantic. ...”Read full review »
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Great Britain ·
03/07/07
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“I really enjoy listening to these podcasts, they're informative and funny. Some might find them offensive, but if you have an open mind and are willing to even consider other opinions it's completely worth a listen.”Read full review »
msjessicat via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/02/07
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