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Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.

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#190
Wednesday · 37 min
The Odyssey vs Treasure Planet: Which Movie Reigns Supreme? - Ep 190
Today on the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast, we pit The Odyssey against Treasure Planet in a movie match up to the death! Why these two disparate films (besides the vague pseudoarchaeological vibes inherent in both)? Because my daughter said she likes Treasure Planet better than The Odyssey.
#189
July 29 · 34 min
The Lost City (2022) is a Good Movie - Ep 189
Half way between Joe Versus the Volcano and Tropic Thunder lies The Lost City. That is a good location. I suggest you go there with me!
#188
July 15 · 36 min
The 1909 “Egyptians in the Grand Canyon” Hoax - Ep 188
Did the Egyptians make it all the way to the Grand Canyon? Have I been engaged in a massive conspiracy to cover up secrets? Trust no one (except your common sense).
#187
July 1 · 41 min
In Search of “In Search Of…” - Ep 187
As a child of the 80s, I have fond memories of the TV show “In Search Of…” It was chock full of Pseudoarchaeology silliness, but it was so much fun, and super creepy sometimes too! Plus you can never go wrong with 1970s Leonard Nimoy.
#186
June 17 · 36 min
Is There a Curse of Oak Island? - Ep 186
The show “Curse of Oak Island” is now into its 13th season and still going strong(ish)! What’s the deal with this place? Why do they keep digging big holes there? Have they found anything? I’m afraid you already know the answers to all my questions. Please listen to my show anyway.
#185
June 3 · 34 min
Tartaria! With Special Guest The Mud Flood - Ep 185
The ancient civilization of Tartaria, which is neither ancient nor a civilization, shall be our topic for this evening. We shall also discuss the infamous “mud flood,” which also never happened. Basically we’ll be talking about a lot of stuff that never existed and never happened, aka just another typical show here at the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast!
#184
May 20 · 43 min
The Pseudoanthropology of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) - Pseudo 184
Last time in episode 183 we checked out the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) meetings and found out that while they are behind in public outreach and always a bit too academic for the sake of being academic, they are trying to change their ways a bit and that is a nice thing. Today we look at the unfortunate case of the American Anthropological Association (AAA), who has decided that feelings matter more than facts and irrelevance is preferable to change.
#183
May 6 · 36 min
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Meetings 2026! - Ep 183
Let’s head on over to the 2026 Society for American Archaeology meetings in San Francisco! While there, I saw an amazing sight - a few intrepid archaeologists that were trying to communicate with the general public! Come with me and let’s analyze these extremely rare specimens.
#182
April 22 · 37 min
Don Verdean is a Terrible Movie - Ep 182
I wish that I could give you a more positive report, as I am always a cheerleader for all movies, but check it out: Don Verdean is awful. I’m sorry. Let us commiserate together. Also be sure to check out the Screens of the Stone Age podcast! Those guys are great.
#181
March 25 · 36 min
Skull Wars is a Great Book - Ep 181
I have decided to stop using David Hurst Thomas’ 2000 book Skull Wars in my classes because it is a bit old at this point. But it’s still great, and gives an excellent overview of relations between archaeologists and the Native community, including many Pseudoarchaeological beliefs from the 19th and early 20th centuries!
#161
March 11 · 30 min
ENCORE: The Dead Sea Scrolls - Ep 161
So there I was, minding my own business when the Ronald Reagan Library gave me a call and asked me to check out their exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls! Did they want me because I am a world-renowned archaeologist, or because I’m an archaeologist who lives only 10 minutes away? Either way, it was great.
#180
February 25 · 37 min
Is Carbon 14 Dating Fake? - Ep 180
Today we run head on into a question I have gotten throughout my career: is C14 dating fake? I’m going to go with a complex, multi-faceted answer of “NO.” The question that is much more fun: Why do people keep saying this?
#179
February 11 · 33 min
Dan Farah’s Movie Age of Disclosure and his Interview on Bill Maher’s Club Random - Ep 179
Dan Farah released a documentary called “Age of Disclosure” which is all about how aliens are among us and we are fools for not believing him. Bill Maher interviewed him on his Club Random podcast, and I watched it.
#178
January 28 · 35 min
My Top 10 Favorite Cryptids - Ep 178
Time to define what Cryptids are! People ask me about these beloved creatures (who don’t exist) almost more often than actual archaeology stuff! So please listen to the full podcast and go subscribe to my YouTube channel or both Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster will carry you away in your sleep.
#177
January 14 · 47 min
2025 Year in Review - Ep 177
It’s time for my annual end of the year review! Let’s remember the good times, the bad times, and the mostly-kinda-sorta-okay times. Thank you all for listening! I hope you have a most excellent 2026.
#176
Dec 31, 2025 · 38 min
PROMO: CRMArch Podcast Ep 313
Mitigating illness as an archaeologist is tricky no matter where you are at in your career. This job takes a toll on you physically and leaves little room for R&R let alone the penalties that come with resting when you are an on call employee. Andrew and the sickly Heather, with her best “Kathleen Turner” voice, consider how to mitigate illness before and during the field and care for yourself regardless of budget. Stay safe and well out there fellow archs!
#176
Dec 3, 2025 · 29 min
The Silurian Hypothesis: Does it Actually Contain Lizard People? - Ep 176
After uploading a quick video on Instagram about the top two stupidest pseudoarchaeology stories of all time, the one and only Flint Dibble said that I, Dr. Professor Andrew Kinkella PhD, had gotten something wrong. He said the Silurian hypothesis didn’t contain any lizard people! What?!? I quickly re-checked my research, and found out he was right. But I was right too! Listen onward for the solution to the Great Silurian Debacle of 2025…
#175
Nov 19, 2025 · 35 min
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo: Have I Sold Out (Yet Again)? - Ep 175
Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo is just beginning its second season. One of the Expert Presenters on the show is me, Super Important Doctor Professor Andrew Kinkella! In taking jobs like this, have I sold out? Am I an embarrassment to all of archaeology? Listen in so you can judge and make fun of me as usual.
#174
Nov 5, 2025 · 31 min
Art Bell and the Coast to Coast AM Radio Show - Ep 174
Back in the 90s, I would often take late night drives between the San Francisco Bay Area (where my parents lived) and Santa Barbara (where I went to college). During the dark, lonely hours cruising down highway 101, I’d listen to a funky, weird, slightly creepy yet interesting radio show. I never quite understood what it was. That’s because it was Art Bell’s Coast to Coast AM radio show.
#173
Oct 22, 2025 · 39 min
Another Silly Symposium: Quest for Ancient Civilizations - Ep 173
Uh-oh! The Quest for Ancient Civilizations conference is coming to Scottsdale in December and I haven’t gotten tickets yet! Where will I be without my yearly supply of mumbo jumbo? Thankfully, if you missed this summer’s Cosmic Summit, it’s the same people presenting their same lame pseudoarchaeology ideas in the same boring context. If you’re looking for a black hole in which to dump money and time, you have found it!

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