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Of the Weird, the Spooky, and the Outré

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Promoting Critical Thinking and Skepticism

Articles, Interviews, Appearances, and More

Squaring the Strange

Interview about the Vegetable Man and Gray Barker

In this interview, we talk about the enigmatic Vegetable Man of West Virginia, as well as about Gray Barker and his impact on pop culture and the paranormal.      

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Ladies Fright Podcast

The Truth about Debunkers, Skeptics, and Cynics

Debunkers are not the enemy!  In this interview, several people share their perspectives on skepticism, cynicism, and debunking.

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My shared Cover Story for Skeptical Inquirer Magazine

How Stranger Things Mirrors Real-World Paranormal Stories

My second cover story for the Skeptical Inquirer!  See how elements of the show actually reflect what was happening in the 1980s, and find the kernel of truth on which the story lines are based.  

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Skeptical Inquirer Presents

Lecture on How Stranger Things Mirrors The Real World

A lecture based on my article.  Join me as we explore how the hit television series Stranger Things mirrors the real-world search for the paranormal.    

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WDTV First at 4 Forum Interview

Promoting West Virginia's First SkeptiCamp

I am interviewed about the West Virginia Skeptics Society's first conference on Skepticism and Critical Thinking. 

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Popular Mechanics Interview

Article on Alien Abductions

Ben Radford and I were both interviewed for this article. (Paywalled)  

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Article for the Skeptical Inquirer

The Case of the Vegetable Man of West Virginia

In this article, I examine the case of an alleged encounter in 1968 with an enigmatic creature near Grant Town, West Virginia.  Read on...

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Eerie Travels Podcast

Interview with Mark Muncy and Erika Lance

I was interviewed about perspectives on skepticism and the paranormal.   

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Skeptical Help Bar Ride Along

The Grafton Monster Festival 2025 Update

I joined Kenny in the Skeptical Help Bar to talk about our experiences at the 2025 Grafton Monster Festival.    

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CityBeat Interview

Cincinnati Mayoral Candidate Article

Ben Radford and I were both interviewed for this article.  

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At CFI

Did I Unleash A Ghost?

A quick video by Kenny Biddle that demonstrates how easily stick figures from SLS "ghost detectors" aren't all they claim to be.

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CFI Presentation

Curious About Cryptids

I had the honor and privilege of giving my presentation "Curious About Cryptids" at the Center For Inquiry.  Check out the video!

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Article for the Skeptical Inquirer

The Adventure of the Hurled Stone: My Firsthand Brush with Bigfoot Lore

In this article, I discuss an incident that I had with a "mysterious" creature in the dark of the night. Am I now convinced Bigfoot is real? Read on...

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Kenny Biddle's Ghosts in the Machine

The Grafton Monster Festival 2024

In this episode, Kenny heads down to West Virginia to join Daniel Reed (Skeptical Inquirer writer and founder of the West Virginia Skeptics Society) to attend the 2024 Grafton Monster festival.  

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Article for the Skeptical Inquirer

The Curious Case of the Grafton Monster

In this article I examine the legend of the Grafton Monster, an enigmatic creature alleged to have been spotted in West Virginia in 1964.  Has the mystery been solved?  

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Article for the Skeptical Inquirer

Curing with Charm:  Folkloric Faith Healing and the Power of Belief

In this article, I look at Appalachian faith healers and examine how they appear to "cure" different maladies and ailments and why they (and others) believe in their abilities.  

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Check out my cover article for the Skeptical Inquirer Science Magazine

The Case of the Devil's Baby of Ravenswood

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