Parapsychology Researcher Dr. Stephen Braude Battles Against "Sleazy Arguments" in Skeptiko.com Interview
Interview with Dr. Stephen Braude reveals challenges and opportunities of controversial psi research into mediumship and psychokinesis. - August 24, 2010
Near-Death Experience Research Debate with Dr. Steven Novella and Skeptiko Host
Yale University Neurologist skeptical of near-death experience research claims. - May 28, 2010
Dr. Garret Moddel Brings Psi Research to University of Colorado Classroom -- Skeptiko.com Interview
Professor at University of Colorado’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering guides students through experiments demonstrating unexplainable psychic phenomena. - April 10, 2010
Near-Death Experience Skeptic, Dr. G.M. Woerlee Takes Aim at Dr. Jeffrey Long’s, Evidence of the Afterlife
Anesthesiologist Dr. G.M. Woerlee believes NDEs are in our body and our brain – not in the afterlife. - March 19, 2010
Dr. Jeffrey Long’s Says Near-Death Experience Research a “Game Changer” for Science, New Skeptiko Interview
The most comprehensive research into near-death experience deals a kill shot to skeptics and aims to change how science views the afterlife. - February 05, 2010
University of Kentucky Researcher, Dr. Kevin Nelson Skeptical of Near-Death Experience Accounts
Near-death experience skeptic, Dr. Kevin Nelson says the burden of proof is on experiencers to show their experiences are real. - January 30, 2010
Near Death Experience Researcher, Dr. Penny Sartori, Finds More Than Hallucinations in NDE Accounts
NDE Research examines memories of resuscitation by patients suffering cardiac arrest. - January 09, 2010
Scientific Community Unfair to Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, Imperial College London Dissertation Asserts
Phillip Stevens of Imperial College London examines how normal scientific protocols are violated when controversial researchers publish their results. - December 03, 2009
Real “Psychic Spy” Reveals Truth Behind, “The Men Who Stare at Goats”
Major (retired) Paul H. Smith, PhD. Discusses his seven year involvement in the U.S. Army’s remote viewing program and how actual events differ from those depicted in the movie. - November 22, 2009
Skeptiko: 'the Men Who Stare at Goats' Author, Jon Ronson Off-Target on Remote Viewing
Interview with the filmmaker and author Jon Ronson examines whether remote viewing portrayed in the new hit movie really exists. - November 09, 2009
Dr. Rupert Sheldrake Skeptiko Interview Reveals Difficulties Collaborating with Skeptics
Telepathy experiments by Dr. Rupert Sheldrake and Dr. Chris French demonstrate why skeptics and scientists often disagree. - November 07, 2009
Skeptoid’s Brian Dunning Skeptical of Global Consciousness Science
Debate between skeptic and believer highlights differences in how controversial science is understood and accepted. - May 30, 2009
Skeptic Faces-Off with Homicide Detectives Over Psychic Detective Case
Debate between Skeptical Inquirer's Ben Radford and New Jersey homicide detectives shows differences in beliefs about psychic detectives. - May 24, 2009
Skeptical Inquirer Magazine Editor, Ben Radford Speaks Out on Psychic Mediums, Psychic Detectives, and Dr. Gary Schwartz
Author and managing editor of The Skeptical Inquirer magazine, Ben Radford, takes aims those who claim to assist police in solving crimes, and talk to the deceased. - August 15, 2008
Skeptic, James Randi Breaks-Off Negotiations on DogsThatKnow Experiment
Noted Skeptic, James Randi has decided not to participate in ongoing research investigating Dr. Rupert Sheldrake telepathic dog claims. - May 14, 2008
Author, Chris Carter and Skeptiko Host, Alex Tsakiris, Disagree on How Skeptics View Parapsychology
Parapsychology and the Skeptics author examines how the Skeptical community and magazines like the Skeptical Inquirer deal with scientific evidence for psi, telepathy and ESP. - May 06, 2008
University of Florida Researcher Investigates Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home
Canine researcher, Dr. Clive Wynne is exploring whether animal cognition may extend further than previously imagined. While he remains skeptical of psi phenomena such as telepathy, Dr. Wynne believes further research into the dog-human bond is necessary to better understand this phenomenon. - May 01, 2008
Second Psychic Dog Video Suggests Canines Can Develop a Telepathic Link with Their Owners
New video of a canine research experiment adds to evidence of telepathic link between dog and his human family. - April 27, 2008
Noted Skeptic, James Randi Challenges Skeptiko’s Telepathic Dog
Following the release of a new video purporting to show a psychic dog, Skeptic James Randi has called for Skeptiko host Alex Tsakiris to apply for the JREF Million Dollar Challenge. - April 19, 2008
Canine Research Into Psychic Dogs Yields Promising Results
Dog researchers have releases their preliminary findings of an experiments aimed at measuring the telepathic link between dogs and their owners. - April 18, 2008
New Video Suggests Dr. Rupert Sheldrake Was Right About Telepathic Dogs
New video of a canine experiment conducted by DogsThatKnow.com suggests dogs and their owners form a telepathic link allowing dogs to know when their owner is coming home. - April 17, 2008
Parapsychology and the Skeptics Author, Chris Carter Sees Scientific Evidence for ESP
Oxford University trained author discusses his new book exploring the controversial science behind ESP, telepathy and psi, and the Skeptics who stand in the way of these new discoveries. - April 13, 2008
Author of, "Do Animals Think?", Says Animals Not Conscious and Possess Only Limited Emotional Intelligence
Interview with animal behavior expert, and author, Dr. Clive Wynne. Discussion highlights differences between hard-core skeptics and scientists advocating the ethical treatment of animals. - March 28, 2008
Psychologist and Dog Expert, Dr. Stanley Coren Says Dogs Are Intelligent, But Not Telepathic
University of British Columbia psychology professor, and author of, The Intelligence of Dogs, discusses his research into dog behavior, the unexplained capabilities of canines, and whether Darwin’s theories of evolution suggest dogs are conscious. - March 01, 2008
Science an Ongoing Process of Discovery for Stanford University Physics Professor, Dr. Peter Sturrock
Interview with astrophysics professor and UFO expert, Dr. Peter Sturrock discusses the Journal of Scientific Exploration and how to investigate science outside the mainstream. - February 14, 2008
Skeptiko Host, Alex Tsakiris, Challenges Skeptics to Seek a Path of Personal Discovery Regarding Psychic Medium Research
Science philanthropist Alex Tsakiris looks back at over thirty episodes of Skeptiko and examines what he’s learned from his interviews with skeptics: Michael Shermer, Steven Novella, James Alcock and James Randi. Tsakiris outlines the three biggest failings of the skeptical community and how their inability to successfully handle new research into human consciousness has limited scientific progress. - November 28, 2007
Highly Regarded Dog Trainer and Animal Communications Expert, Dr. Jill Morstad, Skeptical of Human to Canine Telepathy
In-depth interview with animal communication expert and dog trainer, Dr. Jill Morstad, examines whether dogs can know, by telepathic means, when their owners are coming home. Morstad remains skeptical and looks to non-psychic factors to explain the phenomena. - November 13, 2007
Animal Communicator, Dr. Kim Ogden, Follows Her Intuitive Guidance to Help Animals in Need
In-depth interview with animal communicator and author, Dr. Kim Ogden, explores new research on the psychic link between humans and dogs that know when their owners are coming home -- and how she handles those who are skeptical of animal communicators. - October 31, 2007
Evolutionary Biologist-Creationist, Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris Resists the Non-Living Universe Assumption
In-depth interview with philosopher, biologist, ecologist, futurist and author, Elisabet Sahtouris, challenges Darwin’s fundamental assumptions about evolution and the creation story that underlies much of modern science. - October 17, 2007
Los Angles Medium Marcel Cairo Claims Psi Research a Battle Between Creationism and Evolution
In-depth interview with Los Angles Psychic and Medium, Marcel Cairo, explores his views on the battle between science and religion and how it affects serious research into mediumship and other claims of the paranormal. - September 12, 2007
Christian Radio Host and Author, Greg Koukl, Claims Scientists Are Not, “Playing by the Rules,” When Exploring Intelligent Design
In-depth interview with Christian Author and Naturalism critic, Greg Koukl, explores whether science is undermined by a bias against Christian spirituality. The interview also investigates the science behind near-death experience and the potential for this research to undermine Christian tenets. - September 06, 2007
Naturalism Advocate and Skeptic, Tom Clark, Sees No Evidence for Survival of Consciousness After Death
In-depth interview with Naturalism proponent, Tom Clark, explores the lack of evidence for “fringe science” like parapsychology, near-death experience and alternative views of consciousness. The interview delves into “free will” and Mr. Clark’s suggestion that we embrace our lack of free will and change our legal system and social systems accordingly. - August 16, 2007
Emergency Room Physician Turned Podcaster, Dr. Ginger Campbell, Remains Skeptical of Near-Death Experience Research
In-depth interview with host of The Brain Science Podcast, Dr. Ginger Campbell explores why a lack of science education hinders researchers from exploring the limits of consciousness research. - July 17, 2007
Near-Death Experience Researcher, Dr. Raymond Moody Explains What Being a Skeptic Really Means
In-depth interview with world-renown near-death experience researcher, Dr. Raymond Moody explores what his thirty years of research has taught us about consciousness and examines how much is still left to be discovered. - July 10, 2007
Consciousness Researchers of a Different Mind, Dr. Edward Kelly and Dr. Emily Kelly
In-depth interview with University of Virginia researchers explores evidence suggesting human consciousness is more than just what happens in our brain. In their new book, Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century, Dr. Edward Kelly and Dr. Emily Kelly take on the skeptical, and offer a new direction for consciousness research. - June 27, 2007
Religion Must Not Cling to What We Know Isn’t True, Says Rabbi Rami Shapiro
In-depth interview with author and interfaith leader, Rabbi Rami Shapiro, explores the intersection of science and religion and what’s left for the faithful after religious mythology is stripped away. - June 13, 2007
Parapsychology Research Can Learn from Skeptics, Says Dr. Steven Novella
In-depth interview with Yale School of Medicine Neurologist, and host of Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe, Dr. Steven Novella, explores the kind of research needed to generate definitive answers about paranormal effects. - May 23, 2007
Media Overlooks the Spiritual Experience, Says Steve Paulson
In-depth interview with, To The Best of Our Knowledge executive producer, Steve Paulson examines his reporting on the intersection of science and religion, and his views on how the mainstream media approaches the spiritual experience. - May 09, 2007
Religion Afraid of Near-Death Experience Research, Says Dr. Neal Grossman
In-depth interview with University of Illinois at Chicago philosophy professor and author, Dr. Neal Grossman, explores near-death experience research, consciousness, and skepticism. - May 02, 2007
Blindness of Debunkers and Radical Skeptics Irks Parapsychology Researcher Dr. Jeffery Mishlove
In-depth interview with parapsychology researcher, author and president of the Intuition Network, Dr. Jeffery Mishlove, explores psi phenomena, consciousness, and intuition. - April 25, 2007
Collaboration with Paranormal Researchers Needed, Says Noted Skeptic Dr. Richard Wiseman
In-depth interview with noted psychology researcher, and skeptic Dr. Richard Wiseman explores his research into psi phenomena and the path forward for research. - April 17, 2007
Parapsychology Research Lacks Good Data, Says Skeptic Dr. James Alcock
In-depth interview with psychologist and researcher Dr. James Alcock explains why he remains skeptical of parapsychology research. - April 10, 2007
Universe Isn’t Pointless, Says Physicist Dr. Jean Burns
In-depth interview with physicist and researcher Dr. Jean Burns explores her research into psi phenomena and the path forward for consciousness research. - April 03, 2007
Science Inquiry Requires Scientists, Not Magic Says D. J. Grothe
In-depth interview with noted radio host and activist for scientific naturalism D. J. Grothe explores his observations about skepticism, materialism and the supernatural. - March 27, 2007
Remote Viewing Leads to Global Climate Change Awareness for Researcher Stephan Schwartz
In-depth interview with noted remote viewer and author Stephan A. Schwartz explores his research findings and personal conclusions about spirituality, therapeutic intention and interconnected consciousness. - March 20, 2007
Spiritual Growth Withstands Everyday Stress Says Psychology Researcher Dr. Charles Tart
In-depth interview with distinguished psychology researcher and author Dr. Charles Tart explores his research findings and personal conclusions about spirituality, meditation and transpersonal psychology. - March 15, 2007
Zen Meditation Leaves Consciousness Scientist Susan Blackmore Skeptical
In-depth interview with noted skeptic and consciousness author Dr. Susan Blackmore explores her disillusionment with parapsychology, her study of consciousness and what she’s learned as a longtime practitioner of Zen meditation. - March 06, 2007
Complementary Medicine Researcher Marilyn Schlitz Faces Parapsychology Skeptics
In-depth interview with noted complementary medicine and parapsychology researcher Marilyn Schlitz explores her beliefs about controversial science. - February 27, 2007
Skeptic Michael Shermer on Evolution, Darwin and Rupert Sheldrake’s Creativity
In-depth interview with noted skeptic Michael Shermer explores conflicting theories of evolution - February 13, 2007
Parapsychology Researcher Dean Radin Faces the Perils of Psi Research
In-depth interview with noted parapsychologist Dean Radin explores why parapsychology research isn’t mainstream. - January 29, 2007