From 17th century France to Nova Scotia and all the way to the bayous of Louisiana, one particular cryptid has had a far longer run than most. The rougarou is said to be the werewolf of the swamps, stepping out of Cajun folklore and into your nightmares. Where can we find the rougarou, and what role will it fill for centuries to come?
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Encore! "The Voodoo Ax Murders"
23/05/2026 | 15 min
In preparation for our Skeptoid Adventure to New Orleans, we’re playing an encore edition of an episode that takes us to the heart of the Big Easy and dives into Louisiana Voodoo. We’ll see how Louisiana Voodoo stacks up against the Hollywood version as we explore the mysterious case of what came to be known as "The Voodoo Ax Murders."
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Skeptoid #1041: Full Moon Myths
19/05/2026 | 17 min
A round-up of plausible-sounding myths about the Moon, most of which you've probably heard, and some of which you might believe.
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Skeptoid #1040: Food Dyes
12/05/2026 | 17 min
Some say artificial food dyes are killing us. The truth is a lot more nuanced.
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Skeptoid #1039: Chemtrails: Still Haven't Blown Away
05/05/2026 | 18 min
The more years go by, the more Americans believe that ordinary airliners are secretly spraying chemicals for some hidden nefarious purpose.
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