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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:33:55
How did Russia's mafia become its government? Jamison Firestone, a Moscow lawyer who dealt with both, explains how Putin turned the courts into a racket. Full show notes and…
Sep 27, 2026 · 1:11:45
Do divorced dads always lose the kids and half their stuff in court? On Skeptical Sunday, Nick Pell shares how he got 50-50 custody and child support! Welcome to Skeptical…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:30:51
He took you to Italy, then billed you $21,000 for it. Do you sue him for fraud, or chalk it up as the priciest date ever? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:55:35
Russia's spy services are a bungling clown show that can still kill you anywhere. Here, ex-CIA officer Sean Wiswesser takes us inside Putin's secret war. Full show notes and…
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:17:34
The map says oasis; the aisles say Doritos. This Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn explains why grocery stores failed to fix how low-income neighborhoods eat. Welcome to Skeptical…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:43:26
You found a profound love late and fast, then lost it to distance and duty. Did you try everything, or let fear end it? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:41:41
We're apes stuck in a zoo of our own design. Christopher Ryan, author of Civilized to Death , reveals what modern life is really doing to us. Full show notes and resources can be…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:20:05
Digital feudalism or Star Trek at warp factor 9? The Last Economy author Emad Mostaque lays out the two futures toward which AI is racing us. Full show notes and resources can be…
Sep 13, 2026 · 1:18:56
The housing crisis is real, but the villain isn't the one you think. Nick Pell nails down the real culprits here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:38:33
A drink with a stranger in Colombia cost you your savings, your safety, and your peace. As the victim, are you entirely blameless? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:44:56
Convinced you missed your shot at getting rich? Historian and former broke professor Joseph Moore is here to explain why it's never been easier. Full show notes and resources can…
Sep 6, 2026 · 1:23:35
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is happening right now to girls worldwide. Jessica Wynn explains why — and what stops it — on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:31:21
You carry an attraction you never chose and never acted on, but therapy could trigger a report that ruins you. Get help, or hide? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:26:01
How does shame curdle into addiction? Ex-dealer and federal informant Sean Hemeon retraces his descent and the long climb back to sober. Full show notes and resources can be…
Aug 30, 2026 · 1:09:59
Think you need to be an "alpha" to win? Nick Pell debunks the wolf-pack myth and reveals what actually earns respect here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:23:34
War and police work broke your husband, then he ditched his meds. Do you stand by a spiraling man, or shield your sons from him? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:30:57
Money, fame, and abs buy admiration, not intimacy. How to Feel Loved author Sonja Lyubomirsky reveals the five mindsets that make you feel loved. Full show notes and resources…
Aug 23, 2026 · 1:30:24
Oat, almond, soy, dairy—the milk aisle is a culture war in your coffee. But what's best? Jessica Wynn brings all the truth to the yard on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:28:29
Your in-laws lowballed you for your own home, took the deed, and kept the cash. Do you fight family in court, or eat the loss? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:30:32
War is getting cheaper, supply lines are in danger, and the old order is cracking. Peter Zeihan explains why it's breaking and what North America can do. Full show notes and…
Aug 16, 2026 · 1:13:30
Trepanation, voluntary eunuchs, and other things to never try at home. Nick Pell cuts through the crackpot science here on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:16:47
A massage therapist you vouched for turns out to be unlicensed and a predator. How can you make up for your lapse in judgment? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:47:47
Bioweapons are cheaper and deadlier than nukes — and we're not ready. Biological War author Annie Jacobsen breaks down how close we are to catastrophe. Full show notes and…
Aug 9, 2026 · 1:22:57
Probiotics, cleanses, leaky gut, worms — science or scam? Jessica Wynn digests the truth about your microbiome this Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:25:18
Your brother-in-law cut off the family, can't hold a job, and asks his girlfriend what he's feeling. Hostage, or willing prisoner? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:29:53
A late text isn't a diagnosis and chemistry isn't destiny. Psychologist Dr. Max Butterfield is here to debunk viral dating advice with science. Full show notes and resources can…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:21:05
Your niece accused her cousin of abuse, but her story doesn't add up. Now you fear your own sons could someday be falsely accused. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:18:04
Our alphabet is history's junk drawer. Why Q Needs U author Danny Bate traces letters back through 4,000 years of pictures, invasions, and happy accidents. Full show notes and…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:24:58
You biked nude for body positivity. Years later, a predator posted the pics and your personal info online. How can you fight back? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:14:57
SE Asia's scam compounds have grown into billion-dollar criminal empires. Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsay Kennedy bring us in from Out of the Loop here! Welcome to what we’re…
Jul 19, 2026 · 50:24
Corn subsidies, cartoon tigers, and fake health claims turned sugar into breakfast. Nick Pell digs to the bottom of the box on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:26:26
Remember the hidden-camera blackmailer from episodes 796 and 949 ? Three years later, our friend finally faces him at sentencing. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:27:01
Stage four to stage zero is now possible. Dr. William Li, author of Eat to Beat Disease , explains how your body works to beat cancer and other anomalies. Full show notes and…
Jul 12, 2026 · 55:40
We've hit peak tip fatigue. Michael Regilio is here to explain how a century of tipping led us here — and how it can be remedied — on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:17:52
A rare drug reaction unraveled your mind — twice. Your grown kids know nothing of what runs in their blood. Tell them, or wait? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:33:34
Meet Arthur Brand, the real-life Indiana Jones of the art world who's recovered 200+ stolen Picassos, Van Goghs, and Nazi-looted treasures. Full show notes and resources can be…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:01:08
Your married brother accidentally sent you a spicy text that was very much meant for a man. Now you're stuck holding his secret. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:34:58
I Am Not a Robot author Joanna Stern spent a year letting AI run her life. She reveals what it's actually good for — and its hidden costs. Full show notes and resources can be…
Jun 28, 2026 · 1:04:29
On this Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn reveals how Big Alcohol ran Big Tobacco's playbook to sell you a Group 1 carcinogen as self-care. Cheers! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:25:40
You survived a brutal childhood and built a beautiful life, but your toxic mom won't stop the guilt trips. Cut her off for good? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:35:57
You don't just speak with an accent, you hear with one. Linguist Valerie Fridland reveals how your voice leaks your class, your past, and your biases. Full show notes and…
Jun 21, 2026 · 1:11:18
Though cheap surgery overseas sounds like the ultimate life hack, Nick Pell takes a scalpel to the potential perils of medical tourism on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:21:20
Your friend's mom talked her into giving up her baby, then adopted the child and won't return her. Can it be legally undone? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:14:55
Romance scams, deepfakes, Medicare fraud: Professor David Maimon explains how organized the crooks have gotten, and how to stop being low-hanging fruit. Full show notes and…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:26:40
Maximizers are miserable, satisficers are happy. Inside the Box author David Epstein explains why limits beat limitless options for creativity and sanity. Full show notes and…
Jun 14, 2026 · 53:51
Does your guac come with a body count? Jessica Wynn peels back blood avocados, cartel taxes, and deforestation on this week's Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:30:46
You've read the data on men and violence, and it's draining your hope in half the population. Can the numbers survive a fact-check? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:26:29
Think you make your own choices? The Loop author Jacob Ward shows how AI preys on the autopilot brain, and what a little friction can do to fight back. Full show notes and…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:26:41
Lou Valoze ran Ray Khan — one of the ATF's most effective informants ever — then watched the system he served leave the man out to dry. Full show notes and resources can be found…
Jun 7, 2026 · 57:36
Are ZYNs gas-station Ozempic or a dopamine loan shark? Nick Pell digs into the nicotine pouch boom this Skeptical Sunday — and the verdict is messy. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:13:43
Your brother demands you cut off the parents who hurt him years ago, but your kids love their grandparents. Now what? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:29:31
Jamie Metzl asked AI to distill thousands of years of human wisdom into 10 commandments. What it reflected back says more about us than the machine. Full show notes and resources…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:28:50
Mind Your Body author Nicole Sachs explains how pain is your brain's alarm, and why facing buried feelings can reverse symptoms once thought permanent. Full show notes and…
May 31, 2026 · 1:12:49
This Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn explains how dialysis became a $50B industry where under 40% of patients survive five painful years of dependence. Welcome to Skeptical…
May 29, 2026 · 1:21:37
Assaulted at a Buddhist center known for cover-ups, you were silenced. How do you keep the kids safe when your ex takes them there? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
May 28, 2026 · 1:39:15
Dr. Justin Garcia explains why heartbreak mirrors cocaine withdrawal, why dating apps backfire, and what humans actually hunger for beneath the swiping. Full show notes and…
May 26, 2026 · 1:22:59
HyperNatural co-founder Chris Kolbe reveals what's hiding in your synthetic clothes, why it matters, and the simple fix that won't break the bank. Full show notes and resources…
May 24, 2026 · 1:16:37
Screens are rewiring teen brains and torching their happiness. Michael Regilio cuts through the glare to explain what's really at stake on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical…
May 22, 2026 · 1:26:35
Your boyfriend rages through walls, jobs, and landlords like a one-man wrecking crew. You've got coping tools—but is coping the goal? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
May 19, 2026 · 1:09:52
Fake cops, fake ICE agents, and prank callers are turning ordinary people into accomplices. Javier Leiva joins us to examine the psychology of obedience. Full show notes and…
May 17, 2026 · 56:43
Psychics keep wedging themselves into police cases — and grieving families pay the price. Nick Pell explains the grift on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special…
May 15, 2026 · 1:20:39
You're 47, dating a guy 15 years younger, and quietly drafting his exit so he can find someone "better." Noble move, or self-sabotage? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you…
May 14, 2026 · 1:18:50
A little of something beats a lot of nothing every single time. How a Little Becomes a Lot author Eric Zimmer explains the math of meaningful change. Full show notes and…
May 12, 2026 · 1:28:35
Why does not knowing feel worse than bad news? How to Not Know author Simone Stolzoff shows us how to make uncertainty work for us, not against us. Full show notes and resources…
May 10, 2026 · 55:59
Have women ever ruled the world — or did we just make it all up? Jessica Wynn separates feminist folklore from real anthropology here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical…
May 8, 2026 · 1:18:28
17 years in, your husband's hidden kinks and porn habits are unraveling everything you thought you knew about him. Now what? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
May 7, 2026 · 1:24:58
90% of Americans privately agree on most issues, yet publicly act like enemies. Author Todd Rose unmasks the collective illusions fueling our division. Full show notes and…
May 5, 2026 · 1:27:31
Want to live longer, sleep better, and feel sharper? Start walking. Dr. Courtney Conley is here to show you how to make every step pay compound interest. Full show notes and…
May 4, 2026 · 1:15:47
AI is coming for the lawyers, not the plumbers. Pest control founder David Royce explains how blue-collar margins are quietly crushing white-collar dreams. Full show notes and…
May 3, 2026 · 1:01:45
Blaming our problems on the Moon is lunacy! Jessica Wynn illuminates the dark side of what we understand about our celestial neighbor on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical…
May 1, 2026 · 1:22:24
Five years of marriage, a baby, and a nagging hunch your wife might be pining for the other team. You're not mad, but now what? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:40:53
What can uncontacted tribes teach us about trust, status, and connection? Psychologist Guillaume Dulude treks into the wild to find out. Full show notes and resources can be…
Apr 26, 2026 · 1:05:21
America's homeless crisis is real — but the narrative around it is murkier. Nick Pell untangles fact from agenda here on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:38:26
He says his ex was just a rebound. So why does she get the warm smiles, dinner plans, and the stories while you get the cold shoulder? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:10:06
Clean energy has a dirty secret buried deep in the Congo. The Elements of Power author Nicolas Niarchos is here to pull the supply chain apart link by link. Full show notes and…
Apr 19, 2026 · 1:07:22
In the grand scheme, bees bring way more to the table than honey — so why are they vanishing? Jessica Wynn combs through the data on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:24:01
Your BFF wrecked your hair, kicked you off her bachelorette trip, and got your fiancé uninvited from his own brother's wedding. Yep, it's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:23:20
Social media turned child abuse into a competitive sport. Munchausen by proxy expert Andrea Dunlop is here to explain how it works and why it's growing. Full show notes and…
Apr 12, 2026 · 1:05:15
Sports betting exploded overnight and the house always wins. Nick Pell calls the bluff on online gambling here on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:20:10
A baby's on the way, but your mom with cancer is camped in the spare room with no exit plan. What do you do when love and limits collide on Feedback Friday? And in case you…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:20:39
The dating industry profits by exploiting your insecurities. Bonded by Evolution author Paul Eastwick brings science to prove that even you can land love! Full show notes and…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:23:29
Over 100,000 cameras are quietly tracking your movements and feeding the data to police. Benn Jordan is here to explain why that should terrify you. Full show notes and resources…
Apr 5, 2026 · 53:57
Is your water filter giving you something even more contaminated than what's flowing from the tap? Jessica Wynn pours us some facts on Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:22:30
Untreated Bipolar II keeps pulling you under, but disclosing it could cost you the military pension you've bled for. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:29:34
Your emotions are a con artist's favorite weapon. Johnathan Walton lost nearly $100k to a fake friend, sent her to prison, and is here to explain how. Full show notes and…
Mar 29, 2026 · 46:50
The US spent millions trying to create psychic spies, but this remote viewing pseudoscience never came into focus. Nick Pell explains on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:35:47
A narcissistic friend ghosted you for years, then announced he's moving in — rent-free — while you and your fiancée plan a family. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:34:50
Drug cartels have quietly infiltrated rural America. Trafficked host Mariana van Zeller walks us through the underworld hiding beneath our very feet. Full show notes and…
Mar 22, 2026 · 55:20
Are electric vehicles a green revolution or just greenwashing on wheels? Nick Pell pops the hood and breaks it all down here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:09:37
Your friend fled her wall-punching spouse and crashed at your place. Now she wants to go back, and your husband says to butt out. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:24:40
The China Show 's Laowhy86 reveals how millions of Chinese citizens disguise dissent as puns, memes, and mythical creatures to dodge censors. Full show notes and resources can be…
Mar 16, 2026 · 58:20
The red light therapy market is full of junk science and real breakthroughs. Recharge Health CEO Bjorn Ekeberg is here to separate scams from the science. Full show notes and…
Mar 15, 2026 · 1:32:48
Protests, missiles, and a regime on the ropes — Iran is at a turning point. Ryan McBeth explains the forces driving one of the world's most complex crises. Welcome to what we're…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:17:32
Your brother's political curiosity took a dark turn into alt-right extremism. As his big sis, can you reach him before it's too late? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:28:02
Beyond Belief author Nir Eyal returns to break down why belief — not motivation — is the missing piece behind every goal you've abandoned too early. Full show notes and resources…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:09:17
Your sister went off her meds, fled cops, got in a bar fight, and assaulted an officer. Now she faces felonies and won't let you help. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you…
Mar 5, 2026 · 59:43
Psychopathy is treatable, altruism is contagious, and 'sociopath' is a word we should probably retire. Abigail Marsh makes the case here on part 2 of 2. [ Find part 1 here !]…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:08:12
What separates someone who'd donate a kidney to a stranger from someone who might steal one? Abigail Marsh explains the neuroscience of fear on part 1 of 2. Full show notes and…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:04:45
You've healed from self-harm and own your story. But curious kids keep asking about your scars. How honest should you be? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't…
Feb 26, 2026 · 54:07
Danny Rensch went from being weaponized as a chess prodigy by a cult to co-founding Chess.com — detailed on part two of this two-part episode. ( Find part one here !) Full show…
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