Skeptoid #587: What Makes a Good Podcast Episode?

Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

History, Skeptic, Social Sciences, Conspiracy Theories, Urban Legends, Skepticism, Paranormal, Science

4.6 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2017

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Stories about urban legends are at their best when there are real people at their center.

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0:00.0	Today we're going to look back on the first decade of the Skeptoid podcast and see
0:07.6	what all of the favorite episodes have in common.
0:11.8	It turns out not to be the legends or the mysteries or the science, but the people.
0:17.4	The best stories center on the best people.
0:20.8	Some of them have been admirable, some of them have been deplorable, but they are what makes
0:26.0	the world interesting.
0:27.7	And by extension, Skeptoid episodes 2.
0:31.2	We're going to meet them right now on Skeptoid.
0:39.8	Calling all skeptics and critical thinkers, we want to give you all a bunch of cool new
0:44.8	stuff.
0:46.0	We just want your help telling us what you want the most.
0:49.0	We've posted a survey with a whole bunch of new items that we might put into the Skeptoid
0:52.6	online store to supplement the books and t-shirts we already have there.
0:57.3	Give narrowed down your store suggestions and this survey will help determine which items
1:01.3	we add first.
1:03.0	Your opinions matter and we want to ensure that we're stocking the items that resonate
1:07.1	most with you, our favorite listeners.
1:10.8	Help us create an exceptional collection that reflects the true spirit of Skeptoid.
1:15.6	Your voice matters so don't hesitate.
1:18.0	Click your favorite items in the survey today and let's shape the future of the Skeptoid
1:22.3	stores offerings together.
1:24.6	Take the survey today.
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