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With the news that Reality Check Radio met their fundraising goals, the “Yeah… Nah!” team are back to their old tricks: tapping into the New Zealand zeitgeist, and maybe signing our own deals with the devil. This week, we expound on the science of the Aurora Australis, the portrayal of skeptics on film, Marsden Point, and the recent sale of ex-Centrepoint site Kawai Purapura. About this episode Articles we talk about: A Beautiful Display Movie Review: Late Night with the Devil Marsden Pointless Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-05-13

Yeah… Nah!’s ascent to the bottom rung of the NZ news ladder is on hold as Reality Check Radio scrambles for donations. Bronwyn explores an MLM that seems to have it all: misuse of real science, pseudoscientific practices, and talking olive trees. Mark makes the mistake of visiting Australia, and after weeks of badgering, Craig finally watches the new Gloriavale documentary Escaping Utopia. About this episode Articles we talk about: Conspiracy loons update The state of the Mo-nation: MLM Monat in turmoil in the US Oliveda/The Olive Tree People: $15,000 for what???!! Trans-Tasman Troublemaking Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-04-29

Another week, another NZ news outlet bites the dust. Will Yeah…Nah continue it’s slow rise to the top of the NZ media mountain on pure attrition? It sure feels like it! Join us as Craig potentially eulogises Reality Check Radio. Bronwyn makes a case for archiving all sorts of sundry websites, and Mark investigates an audio mystery. About this episode Articles we talk about: RCR gets a reality check? Ghosts of futures' past: The fragility of digital archives Time Travelling Song Lyrics Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-04-15

It’s a smorgasbord of topics on the podcast for the week after holy week. Mark has some very definitive things to say about the resurrection and the Sex.Life podcast; Craig considers a future as a bible salesman; and Bronwyn goes to extremes with a mini update on Raman Pascha. Articles we talk about: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? Bibles for sale! Sex.Life.Nonsense Crossed Lines: Ascended Masters and the Kiwis who channel them Newsletters issues these articles appear in: 2024-04-02

In this week’s episode, Craig, Bronwyn and Mark are back with some weird and wonderful topics. Mark has been visited by Mormon sister missionaries, again. Bronwyn has responded to a request for comment about a psychic cafe in Katikati, Craig has been on a field trip to an Effective Altruism meeting at Rationalist House, and Mark has spent the last two months rolling one side of his face with a jade roller. About this episode Articles we talk about: Katikati Psychic Cafe Effective Altruism at University They See Me (Jade) Rollin' Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-03-18

Yeah…Nah is back to definitely not bring you the 6pm news from your local cranks, and those around the world. The gang talks about their surprise at receiving actual mail; Special guest Louise chats about King Charles’ magical thinking; Bronwyn is dismayed by developments from Alabama; Craig gives an early post-mortem of New Zealand journalism; and Mark is still on a wicket about cheaters, fakers, and plagiarists. About this episode Our Guests: Louise Richardson Articles we talk about: How to shoot yourself in the foot: Alabama, rights of the Embryo Majestic magical thinking Queen Pwnzalot News on the news Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-03-04

Craig broke himself at the gym, but valiantly rallied so that he could avoid postponing this episode! Katrina is back to give a low down on the repeal of the Therapeutic Products Act, Mark has a movie review for us, Craig is inspired by individuals who hold multiple crank ideas at once, and Bronwyn discusses the Christchurch phenomenon that is Yasmeen Clark and Raman Pascha. About this episode Our Guests: Katrina Borthwick Articles we talk about: Repeal of the Therapeutic Products Act 2023 – What does this mean? Response to a member's concern Movie Review: The Mandela Effect Crank Magnetism Crossed Lines: Ascended Masters and the Kiwis who channel them Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-02-19 Business Shout-out: Ye Olde Pinball Shoppe (Facebook)

Welcome back for another rundown on skeptical topics, old and new, that make the world go round. Craig gives an update on Neuralink; Mark sets us straight on historical myths and reverse idioms; and Bronwyn talks about Alice A. Bailey, the grandmother of the New Age, and what she has to do with New Zealand. About this episode Articles we talk about: New Neuralink News Crossed Lines: Ascended Masters and the Kiwis who channel them Skepticism away from the Coal Face Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-02-05 2024-01-08 2023-12-23

Another fortnight, another podcast. Bronwyn gives us some news hot off the internet, and exposes Craig for having a very expensive EMF Meter. Mark is sent in circles by Circling, and Craig gives a literal armchair critique of a YouTube debate between Evolutionary Biologist/Christian Apologist Dr. Zach Ardern and Stephen Woodward of the YouTube channel Rationality Rules. About this episode Articles we talk about: Yet another ISTA update A very human update on the “living man”, Roger Blake Dr Zach vs Rationality Rules Circle-jerk-ing Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-01-23

No more tears! Yeah… Nah! is back for 2024 with a recent addition to our guest host retinue, new NZ Skeptics committee member Louise Richardson. We expel a bit of hot air over the books we’ve read during the hiatus, before delving into our favourite topics from the last couple of editions of the newsletter; Mark is scouted by a predatory journal, and Louise gives us two solid topics: Jim Humble’s tumble off the mortal coil, and being kinder when engaging skeptically online. About this episode Our Guests: Louise Richardson Articles we talk about: Some predatory journals have no sense Book Review: How Minds Change Shadow Worlds: A History of the Occult and Esoteric in New Zealand - A review Jim Humble and the MMS Pantomime Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2024-01-08 2023-12-25

The truth can be strange, but the ways that people can and do twist it can oftentimes be stranger. In this installment of the Yeah… Nah! podcast, we talk about the Mother Of All Revelations (MOAR) and find debunkers in unexpected places. Mark breaks down 15 Minute Cities, and the inevitable conspiracy theories that had risen from them, and Bronwyn pulls another one from the archives and chats about Tabaash, one of several millennia-old deities that have chosen kiwis to be their vessels of choice. About this episode Articles we talk about: Barry Young and the data dump 15 Minute Cities Crossed Lines: Ascended Masters and the Kiwis who channel them Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-12-11

Recorded live in front of a skeptical audience. We talk about our annual awards, the media Bravos, Skeptic of the Year, and a very surprising winner of the Bent Spoon. We also have our own bugbears to share: Craig talks about the emerging scandal that is the Twin Flames universe, Mark describes his attempt to entrap an online scammer named Agent Patrick Smith, and Bronwyn picks apart the myth of Blue Zones. About this episode Articles we talk about: Our 2023 Awards Twin Flames: Twin Documentaries Are blue zones bogus? Would the real Judy Eliassen please stand up Running out of Steam: The fake Judy scam, part 2 Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-11-27 2023-11-20 2023-11-13 2023-10-30

Apologies for the unexpected break. We’ve all been struck down with some form of old age (Craig), covid (Mark), and an otherwise unspecified cold (Bronwyn). But never fear, we have things to say about the past three weeks! Craig gives us a rundown of Arepa’s recent fall from grace, Bronwyn talks about the lengths people go to not celebrate Halloween, and Mark reveals that his house is becoming a proving ground for Mormon missionaries. About this episode Articles we talk about: Ārepa Hell Houses, Trunk-or-Treats, and Light Parties: How Hallowe'en alternative spread the gospel during the spooky season Sisters are doing it for… a creepy old man Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-11-06 2023-10-30

The gang is back this week with a bit of election talk, and a morbid curiosity about how the minority parties fared. Craig gives us a non-EV topic, debunking fears about spontaneously combusting lithium ion batteries, while Mark, still chasing that Eastern Lightning high, gets embroiled in more online scams. Bronwyn closes out the episode with three cases of fraudulent medical practice, either by New Zealanders, or with a Kiwi connection. About this episode Articles we talk about: A week in NZ Skeptical History - October 16th - 22th CleverTap: a Work From Home scam CleverTap Scam: Can I Scam the Scammers? EV Fires Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-10-16 2023-04-03

This week, our guest Tim Price tells Mark why he should say Yeah… Nah! to VPNs; Craig engages in one-sided email fisticuffs about gender; and Bronwyn gets grumpy about New Zealand’s role in the distribution of GcMAF, a fake cancer and Autism treatment. About this episode Our Guests: Tim Price Articles we talk about: VPN companies and their claims Wham, Bam, Autism Scams - The bad actors and bad science behind the most egregious claims about the causes and cure for Autism  Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-10-02 Links: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-science-of-biological-sex/

Welcome back to another instalment of the Yeah…Nah Podcast. Craig has some thoughts about a recent RNZ interview on Near Death Experiences; Bronwyn looks at the New Zealand connection to Miracle Mineral Supplement, and the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing; Super special guest Katrina is back with a post mortem of sorts on the Therapeutic Products Act; and Mark shares his experience of being catfished. About this episode Our guests: Katrina Borthwick Articles we talk about: Wham, Bam, Autism Scams - The bad actors and bad science behind the most egregious claims about the causes and cure for Autism Catfish Noodles A Second Helping of Catfish Noodles Therapeutic Products Act analysis Near death experiences Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-09-18 2023-09-11 2023-09-04

The team at Yeah… Nah! revel in their atheism this week. We try to answer Nic Blackie’s 5 questions for non-Christians; Bronwyn ponders Naisi Chen’s hosting gig as Prayers @ Parliament’s parliamentary host; and Craig gives his mea culpa about John Dee, and talks random climate data on random substacks. About this episode Articles we talk about: Lying for Jesus: Nic Blackie Edition What to make of Naisi Chen Hottest July on record? Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-09-04 2023-08-28

In this special episode, we talk to Melanie Trecek-King, one of this year’s conference speakers who will be joining us all the way from the United States. As well as working as an associate professor, Melanie runs Thinking is Power, an organisation whose mission is to teach critical thinking skills to both students and everyone else. Her resources are a great primer for skepticism, tradching people about how to spot pseudoscience, common logical fallacies, what science is, and more. It was really good to talk with Melanie ahead of November’s conference in Dunedin, and we’re looking forward to meeting her in person. About this episode Our guests: Melanie Trecek-King

Bronwyn kicks off the episode with some spicy MLM drama, courtesy of Stampin’ Up. Mark peers down the rabbit hole of Liz Gunn and her connection to the Fabian Society and, in a similar vein, Craig investigates Voices for Freedom’s claims that the COVID vaccine is causing an additional 90 deaths per week. To close out the episode, Bronwyn and Mark talk about their experience at a recent Gnostic Mass. Articles we talk about: Liz Gunn vs the Fabians Gnostic Mass: A touch of Aleister in the Antipodes Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-08-21 2023-08-14

In honour of the documentary Ms. Information being screened as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival, Siouxsie Wiles and Director Gwen Isaac join us for a rather fun episode. Craig gets skeptical about Thermography, an alternative breast cancer screening tool; having been kicked out of Eastern Lightning, Mark is a man with time on his hands and talks about joining a group with an, allegedly, more rationalist mindset; and finally, Bronwyn talks about the more established, and far less talkative, christian sect known as the Two by Twos. About this episode Our guests: Siouxsie Wiles Gwen Isaac Articles we talk about: Ms. Information Miss Conduct Thermography in New Zealand Two-by-twos: The sect with 2 many names and just as many problems (Part 1) Two-by-twos: The sect with 2 many names and just as many problems (Part 2) The Inner Sanctum of the GloFlo movement Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-08-07 2023-07-31

Craig is back in the saddle, although still a little rusty on the mic - but we forgive him (because we need him to edit the podcast). Mark reveals the ignoble end of his time with Eastern Lightning. Recurring guests Tim Atkin and Alexander Maxwell return, as we recollect on Julian Batchelor’s most recent attempt to win over the Kapiti Coast, and Craig shares some tidbits about his recent trip to North America. About this episode Our guests: Alexander Maxwell Tim Atkin Articles we talk about: Trick or Treaty: Should you trust an evangelist to be honest about our history? Go Home Racists - A surprisingly sedate story of a counter protest The Discursive Supremacy of the Treaty of Waitangi How Eastern Lightning Grew in China The Lightning has Died, at least for me Tripping around North America Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-07-24 2023-07-17

Craig is back on NZ soil in body, but not quite in mind, so while he gets over his jet lag Bronwyn, Mark and Katrina have invited fellow committee member Brad McClure to the party. Brad enlightens us that if our hearts did beat at 432 Hz, cancer wouldn’t be a problem because we’d be dead. Mark brings in the binaural beats, Bronwyn forces everyone to listen to some of the awful and not so awful music she found for the Cult Leaders and Devotees music poll, and Katrina explains why the pain you may feel after listening to all of this is oh so very real. About this episode Our guests: Katrina Borthwick Brad MacClure Articles we talk about: I'm running out of cults to join 432Hz: What the freq do we know? Chants and Chords: Top tunes from leaders and devotees, as voted by YOU! Binaural Beats Backmasking The Weirdness of Pain Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-07-10 2023-07-03 2023-06-26

Craig is still AWOL at his secret MLM conference so Bronwyn and Mark keep calling in some blood debts. Long-suffering skeptic James Kerr finally humours us with his presence, and gives the team an education on Universal Basic Income. Bronwyn talks about what put the zing in ZAP (Zenith Applied Philosophy). Mark talks about that old skeptical standby, UFOs, and Katrina returns yet again to discuss popular myths in psychology. About this episode Our guests: Katrina Borthwick James Kerr Articles we talk about: David Grusch and his UFO claims No, your awesome policy idea will not pay for itself Scientology and New Zealand Scientology and New Zealand: John Dalhoff and Zenith Applied Philosophy (Z.A.P), Part 2 Zap to the future: What is ZAP doing now? Newsletter issues there articles appear in: 2023-06-26 2023-06-19 2023-06-12 2023-06-06

Craig has abandoned us, so Bronwyn and Mark abandon any sense of brevity in revolt. Mark gives an update on the wind down of his time with Eastern Lightning, and Bronwyn talks about Frank Turnbull, David Mayo and the early history of Scientology in New Zealand. Return guests Katrina and Daniel carry the rest of the podcast. Katrina talks about Elon Musk’s brain chips, and her own life as a cyborg. Daniel, on the other hand, does twice the work as the rest of us, with the shortest segment ever (how people are trying to game the ratings of the new live-action Little Mermaid movie), and a report on the anti-trans rhetoric on show at the Freedoms NZ roadshow in the Hutt Valley last week. About this episode Our guests: Katrina Borthwick Daniel Ryan Articles we talk about: The Warehouse puberty blockers Thank Almighty God Above Brain Chips in Humans Diving into The Little Mermaid's Online Ratings Scientology and New Zealand Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-06-12 2023-06-06

Long time listener, but definitely not first time caller, Susan Shearer joins the crew this week to train the most problematic (and only) member of her downline. Bronwyn gives an update on the various travails of Highden Temple and the International School of the Temple Arts, and Craig offers a tongue in cheek eulogy to the late Rashid Buttar. About this episode Our guests: Susan Shearer Articles we talk about: I joined an MLM! A Highden Temple / International School of the Temple Arts (ISTA) update Bye bye disinformation guy Newsletters issues these articles appear in: 2023-05-29 2023-05-22

Craig is back with us and having a breather before his future travels to Utah, so we are making him work twice as hard. We debunk the rise of mercury in retrograde in the current newscycle; devour a very interesting Official Information Act Request; despair that claiming allodial title doesn’t preclude you from paying taxes; and dive into the life and crazy wisdom of the late American spiritual guru, Franklin Jones, aka Adi Da Samraj, aka Da Free John, aka Bubba Free John. About this episode Articles we talk about: Mercury in retrograde New Freeland, Revisited By many, many other names: The many lives of the late Avatar Adi Da Samraj Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-05-15 2023-05-08

When the chair entity is away, the committee members really struggle to keep to any agenda. While Craig is off galavanting in cafes on the other side of the ditch, Bronwyn and Mark call in reinforcements in the form of Katrina and Alistair, both of whom have provided variety in our past two newsletters. Al talks about the School of Prophets, Katrina gives advice on how to increase the real science in your life by ditching the junk, and Bronwyn puts a bow on her research into Builders of the Adytum. About this episode Our guests: Katrina Borthwick Al Blenney Articles we talk about: Detox your mind from junk science with this one simple trick! School of Prophets Aotearoa Builders of the Adytum: The tarot cards and Qabalah in Naenae Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-05-01 2023-04-23

Craig joins us on a high after he spent the evening stumping the comedians on the show 7 Days, and talks about magical Gummy Bears. Mark travels down a rabbit hole of woo that goes from Buddha stones, to ghosts, to wishing plates, and back again, and Bronwyn brings the show to an end with something a little “jolly”. About this episode Articles we talk about: Just one gummy a day… Jolly Billboards Buddha Stones and the Wishing Machine Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-04-17 2023-04-11 Links: The $100,000 NZ Skeptics Challenge Watch Craig on 7 Days

Hell is empty, and the heathens are recording on a sunny Good Friday. Mark bemoans the fact that he is aging, and rants about being upsold on bluelight filters at SpecSavers. Craig is salty at Bronwyn’s trolling, yet nevertheless answers the call to talk about the recent EV fire on the Auckland motorway. We discuss the responses (or in Kelvin Cruickshank’s case, lack thereof) to our $100,000 Challenge, and Bronwyn closes out her series on Evangelicals and New Zealand with some words of (Ray) Comfort. About this episode Articles we talk about: EV Fires We've got $100,000 to give away! Fundamentalist Exchange: The evangelical pipeline between New Zealand and the United States Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-04-03 2023-03-27 Links: The $100,000 NZ Skeptics Challenge

Mark has found a failing of ChatGPT, but it’s not what you think. Bronwyn and Mark talk about their recent experience making an oral submission for the Therapeutic Products Bill. Finally, the team talks to Stuart Landsborough; lifelong skeptic, recent retiree, and the founder of Puzzling World and the NZ $100,000 Psychic Challenge. About this episode Our guests: Stuart Landsborough Articles we talk about: Therapeutic Products Bill: Oral Submissions Newsletter issues these articles appear in:

We are a smaller contingent this week, but not by much. Dan Ryan returns to share how his and Mark’s investigation into the Chinese sect Eastern Lightning is progressing. Census day was March 7th, and we wonder whether the recent deluge of Star Wars content will impact the Jedi population. We also talk about Drag Story Times and the misguided responses they’ve received. About this episode Our guests: Daniel Ryan Articles we talk about: The Numbers Behind Eastern Lightning's Recruitment Strategy The Lightning comes from the East - to NZ From house church to exile: A brief history of Eastern Lightning Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-03-06 2023-02-27

One, two, three, four, five… five committee members on the Yeah...Nah! podcast, Buckle in for a bit of a longer episode this week, as we sit in front of our microphones and talk about all and sundry. Craig practically had a private audience with Destiny Church acolyte Lincoln Russ; Bronwyn discusses one of the most influential conservative Christian New Zealanders that few know about - Nancy Campbell of the Above Rubies Magazine; Katrina tells us more about p-hacking; and Dan updates us on the Therapeutic Products Bill, and what people have submitted so far... About this episode Our guests: Katrina Borthwick Daniel Ryan Articles we talk about: Lincoln Russ P-hacking Fundamentalist Exchange: The evangelical pipeline between New Zealand and the United States. The Therapeutic Products Bill: Separating the Myths from the Facts Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-02-13 2023-02-20

This episode is a cracker. We pour one out for Darwin, Craig’s very good boy who recently crossed the rainbow bridge. Guest host Katrina talks about Henry the 8th and the Herbalists Charter of 1542, while Bronwyn talks about all things Bill Gothard. About this episode Our guests: Katrina Borthwick Articles we talk about: Fundamentalist Exchange: The evangelical pipeline between New Zealand and the United States. Saying goodbye The Herbalists (Quacks) Charter Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2023-02-07  2023-01-30 Make your own Select Committee submission for the Therapeutic Products Bill

The team sticks to the basics this week. We voice our concerns about the Therapeutic Products Bill, and whether there is too much wiggle room for natural health products (aka NHPs). Mark goes on a rant about advertising on podcasts (and has a weirdly specific hate for mattresses), Bronwyn gets to briefly mention Chris Butler and the Science of Identity Foundation, before the conversation turns to whether leaving a cult makes someone more susceptible to joining a new one. About this episode Articles we talk about: Therapeutic Products Bill Nobody's Perfect Ti, Cannabis, and Lavender Ti, Cannabis, and Lavender Part 2 Newsletter issues these articles appear in: Current Newsletter Make your own Select Committee submission for the Therapeutic Products Bill

This week, with the sad absence of Bronwyn, regulars Craig and Mark are joined by recurring guest Alexander Maxwell, as well as Peter Harrison, former head of the Association of Rationalists and Humanists. The show starts off with a discussion about unethical advertising of diet plans, progresses to talk about whether we can have our cake and eat it when it comes to bad actors in the science community and other communities, and finishes with a spirited four-way discussion about ChatGPT and other recent AI tools, and whether they’re reasoning or just particularly capable fakes. About this episode Our guests: Alexander Maxwell Peter Harrison Articles we talk about: Is ChatGPT an AGI? Is it alive? Real Religion and Real Science: Pondering an Uncomfortable Comparison Newsletter issues these articles appear in: Useful links: Optislim Complaint ChatGPT Dan Savage’s article MidJourney

Mark returns, Bronwyn’s multitasking needs work, Craig tries to convince himself that everything is fine and Robyn Ramsden is our guest this week, on Yeah…Nah! Mark kicks off the festivities with a modern urban legend about boiling disposable batteries to recharge them. Keeping with the topic of the danger of batteries, Robyn Ramsden gives us more insight into her university studies and exploding batteries in electric vehicles. Craig is in awe about a recent US discovery about nuclear fusion, and Bronwyn talks about a recent media request regarding growth in the tarot card market. About this episode Our guests: Robyn Ramsden Articles we talk about: EVs at Wai Wheels Featherston Boiling Batteries Newsletter issues these articles appear in: Links: WooWoo Shop Highden Oracle Deck

Due to puzzling circumstances, Mark sat this episode out - but the show must go on. Freelance journalist Anke Richter joins us from the South Island as we talk unvaccinated blood, shake our heads (again!) in (deepening) dismay about Sue Grey and Liz Gunn, and express our shock at Sean Plunket being the voice of reason (and no longer the voice for freedom). Anke then steals the show from right under us with her insights about the work of FACT Aotearoa, and the abuses that underpin the cults that she writes about in her recently released book Cult Trip. About this episode Our guests: Anke Richter Articles we talk about: Billy Te Kahika and Vinny Eastwood guilty The Baby blood case Newsletter issues these articles appear in: Buy Anke Richter’s Cult Trip from Mighty Ape

Bronwyn, Craig and Mark are live at the 2022 NZ Skeptics Conference, talking to the audience about their recent skeptical encounters. Craig has been arguing with people on Twitter about Electric Vehicles (EVs) and whether they’re environmentally friendly, while Bronwyn has been researching the conservative fad that is Trad Wives. Mark talks about his time at the Wellington Franklin Graham God Loves You tour event, and we end the podcast by talking about the winners of our annual Bent Spoon, Bravo and Skeptic of the Year awards. About this episode Articles we talk about: Lying for Jesus: Franklin Graham Edition The Real Tradwives of Fascism Newsletter issues these articles appear in:

Bronwyn, Craig and Mark commiserate about the Go (not so) Green Expo, while special guest Alistair Blenney tells us more about pineal gland activator Caeayaron (Kyron) and their earthbound human voicemail, Suzanna Emmanuel. Bronwyn discusses the importance of being vigilant about scientific fraud in the West, while Mark continues to sift through the garbage that is the docuseries Europa. This time? Accusations against the authenticity of Anne Frank’s diary. Skip to the end to hear Craig’s progress through No Nut November. About this episode Our guests: Al Blenney Articles we talk about: Go Green Expo Who wrote Anne Frank's diary? Caeayaron – a home-grown Messianic cult Newsletter issues these articles appear in: Links: Learn more about Caeayaron

We continue to dangle the carrot of becoming a permanent co-host in front of Alexander Maxwell, and this time we have been rewarded with his thoughts on phrenology, activism and Dr. Kellog. Mark talks about No Nut November, Bronwyn tries to segue everything so that she can chat about ISTA and Highden, and Craig kicks off an interesting debate about the No Oil protests. About this episode Our guests: Alexander Maxwell Articles we talk about: Climate mis-information Blue Pill, Red Pill or... Black Pill? The Cephalic Index: A Vanished Pseudoscience Highden under scrutiny Newsletter issues these articles appear in:

What do esoteric soap labels, schadenfreude, and dearly departed celebrities have in common? Not much; and while Bronwyn, Craig, and Mark don’t subscribe to apophenia in any form, they sure as hell are going to try to build clever segues between them. About this episode Articles we talk about: 2022 NZ Skeptics Conference The 27 Club Alex Jones Judgement Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps - Part 2 Newsletter issues these articles appear in:

It’s a full house on this week’s podcast. Tim Atkin joins us to talk about his recent submission to the newsletter, and Mark tries to determine if teledildonics had a role in US Grandmaster Hans Niemann’s cheating scandal. Craig shares that the Auckland Skeptics in the Pub had its first regular meeting, and everyone speculates on an email sent to us that clued us into Fonterra’s new dubious venture, blue-light blocking supplements. About this episode Our guests: Tim Atkin Articles we talk about: Sexy Cheating at Chess The engineering of a COVID origin conspiracy Auckland Skeptics in the Pub Newsletter issues these articles appear in:

It’s been a fun-filled weekend for all three of us, with a skeptic themed road trip to Craig in Auckland for Bronwyn and Mark. As well as talking about our fascinating tour of the Mormon Temple, we also chat about our evening at Auckland Skeptics in the Pub, our cacao ceremony breakfast, a visit to the old Centrepoint location, a brief stop at Destiny church and a gawk at Highden Temple from afar. We also despair over the pro-conspiracy signs we saw on the road between Wellington and Auckland. About this episode Articles we talk about: Skeptics in the Pub Auckland Cacao Ceremonies: Ancient wisdom or New Age consumerism? Mormon Reflections Newsletter issues these articles appear in:

Former NZ Skeptics committee member Lisa Ryan is our special guest this episode, giving us the rundown on the aftermath of the ARISE Pathfinding report. Craig demurs to tell us exactly why the christian pseudo-cult (or is that Pseudo-Christian cult…) Human Condition plagues his social media sidebar, Bronwyn talks about her current special interest of Highden Temple/International School of the Temple Arts, and both Mark and Bronwyn successfully peer pressure Craig into checking out the Hamilton Mormon Temple with them next week. About this episode Our guests: Lisa Ryan Articles we talk about: In the shadows of the (Highden) Temple Is the sun finally setting on Arise? The Human Condition Newsletter issues these articles appear in: Links of interest: Highden manor series: Part1 , Part 2 Human Condition: Craig’s Article, Website Arise Alumni Insta; City Impact Alumni Insta

Join Craig as he lives vicariously through Bronwyn and Mark’s stories from the Freedom and Rights Coalition’s March and People’s Court. The day was thankfully anti-climatic, but the legacy of Destiny’s original, anti-civil union “Enough is Enough” march loomed large with the official launch of a still unformed, Tamaki-driven, coalition party. About this episode Articles we talk about: Yet another “FREEDOM” protest Newsletter issues these articles appear in:

The hosts of the Yeah…Nah podcast are big fans of documentaries. Everyone saw Stuff Circuit’s Fire & Fury investigation into the current distributors of misinformation in New Zealand, and reminisced about the ghosts of cranks past. Daniel Ryan joins the team to discuss acupuncture, and also joins in on our chat about the new Gloriavale documentary which is currently showing as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival, and will be available for wider release this week. And, as the Podcast ended, David Farrier released what is allegedly a copy of the Pathfinding Report into ARISE church, so go and read that! About this episode Our guests: Daniel Ryan Articles we talk about: Misfire and Fury? Fire and Fury documentary raising Ire and Indignation I highly recommend Gloriavale Acupuncturists taking advantage of ACC claims Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2022-08-15 2022-08-08 From this episode: Stuff Circuit: Fire and Fury NZ On Air: Gloriavale

Oh no, the Yeah…Nah podcast returns. Mark talks about a poorly researched, racist documentary that he’s watching so that you don’t have to. Bronwyn and Mark chat about their recent pieces on high IQ societies, and Craig issues a correction about his article about endangered plankton. We also talk a little bit about fluoride, and the Freedom and Rights Coalition’s plans to overthrow the government. Again. About this episode Articles we talk about: Forgive me, for I have sinned The Business of Braininess: The allure of high IQ and the dark side of Mensa A Theory of Very Little Substance Beyond Mensa - High IQ Societies Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2022-08-01 2022-07-25 Links: Can you do better on the mini Mensa test than Craig? Try and find out! Mark’s baby names website.

Another week, another instalment of the Yeah…Nah podcast. We have some listener feedback from our previous episode, and Mark talks about the scam that is Moon Crystal Healing Bracelets. The group then laments the destruction of the Georgia Guidestones, and with it the conspiracies it inspired. Bronwyn closes out the show with some literal ancient history and the importance of reading your primary sources. About this episode Articles we talk about: Georgia Guidestones are no more “First, Do No Harm”: The Hippocratic Oath. High Vibration Moon Crystal Healing Bracelet Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2022-07-18 2022-07-11 Links: Steven Novella : The Science of Biological Sex

Yeah…Nah returns, and you might get whiplash from this week’s topics. It’s Craig’s turn to be on the receiving end of critical feedback, for his use of inclusive language in his Roe vs Wade article. Bronwyn and Mark discuss their recent foray into kiwi Christian culture, with their field trip to Prayer@Parliament. Mark also examines the recent decision to remove Family First’s charity status. Finally, Mark makes Bronwyn regret her choice of topic. About this episode Articles we talk about: Bones, URLs and other dubious links Roe v. Wade overturn Q: When is a charity not a charity? No bones wanted: The legacy of the bone trade and Medical School Newsletter issues these articles appear in: 2022-07-04 2022-06-27 Links: Genderbread Person Oddfellows and their skeletons

Yeah…Nah is back as promised. We have shifted our fortnightly recordings by a week for the foreseeable future, but you, dear listeners, won’t miss out. In this installment, the team try to stay on topic as Mark debates whether the Google AI is actually sentient or was asked leading questions, Craig discusses the newest pivot from Voices For Freedom, and Bronwyn gets into the weeds of the Accelerated Christian Education homeschool curriculum. About this episode Articles we talk about: A-C-E is not A-OK VfF and masks Google engineer thinks he's discovered sentient AI Newsletter issues these articles appear in: Links: 7 absurd things America’s kids are learning thanks to conservatives