Yeah... Nah! is a fortnightly podcast from the New Zealand Skeptics focusing on the latest news of skeptical interest both locally and internationally.
In this episode of the Yeah... Nah! podcast, hosts Bronwyn Rideout, Mark Honeychurch and Katrina Borthwick explore the ethical implications of using AI tools when making content for the NZ Skeptics. They discuss recent weather-related scams surrounding Cyclone Alfred, the latest strange trend on TikTok involving telekinesis, and the dubious intellectual claims of Christopher Langan - with a detailed critique of how scammers often leverage high IQ claims.
About this episode
Articles we talk about:
TikTok Telekinesis: Fun or Foily
Cyclone Alfred Nonsense
Chris Langan - Smartest Man in the World?
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2025-03-17
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ISTA QAnon News
In this episode of the Yeah… Nah! podcast, extra special guest James Kerr joins the crew for a conversation about how a fundamental misunderstanding of how government works can lead people to believe in grand conspiracies. Bronwyn gives an update on ISTA, who are currently in a little hot water. And Katrina has found a handy online game called Bad News that teaches people about online disinformation.
About this episode
Articles we talk about:
Mulder would be QAnon: The deep roots of a modern conspiracy
Keep it real online
ISTA (International School of the Temple Arts) and Highden make actual headlines
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2025-03-03
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Fluoride Cider Vinegar
In the latest episode of the Yeah… Nah! Podcast, your hosts lament the latest nonsense stunt pulled by Destiny Church. Mark reports back from the recent Wellington anti-fluoride meeting, featuring American fluoride activist Michael Connett. Everyone has watched the new Netflix show about cancer quacks, Apple Cider Vinegar, so we get a breakdown of the show from Katrina, and an investigation into the real history of one of the main characters from Bronwyn.
About this episode
Articles we talk about:
Michael Connett's Wellington Talk
Apple Cider Vinegar
Issues logical and lexical: A scavenger hunt through Jessica Ainscough's digital detritus
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2025-02-18
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Heretic Asteroid Honey
In this episode, we first ponder Mark and Bronwyn’s upcoming trip to Auckland, and then get down to business sharing our thoughts on the movie Heretic. Katrina has some worrying news about an asteroid coming our way in a little under a decade, and Mark looks at the recent scandal with PayPal’s Honey browser extension, drawing parallels to an older scandal that happened much closer to home in skeptical circles.
About this episode
Articles we talk about:
Movie Review: Heretic
Incoming Asteroid just might hit earth
Honey: Kessler's Flying Circus on Steroids
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2025-02-03
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Global Scamming Updates
It’s an episode of looking back this week, with both Bronwyn and Mark revisiting old stories. Bronwyn gives us an update on cult member and soon-to-be US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, while Mark has been keeping his eye on the resurrection of the Global Flourishing group in Auckland. Katrina has been learning all about hacking and social engineering, and kept track of all the media stories over Christmas involving people falling prey to internet scams. And Mark gives everyone a heads up that Michael Connett, son of anti-fluoride activist Paul Connett, will be in New Zealand soon giving talks around the country.
About this episode
Articles we talk about:
Skeptical Updates
Global Flourishing is Back
The Six weeks of Scamming
Newsletter issues these articles appear in:
2025-01-21
Yeah... Nah! is a fortnightly podcast from the New Zealand Skeptics focusing on the latest news of skeptical interest both locally and internationally.
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