EP 917 3 May 2026 Featured in this episode are...
kate

Nicotine Woo

Adrienne

In Banff

Dr Angie

Fighting Darwin

Richard

Your Host

Nicotine Myths - Yowies - Woodruff



    00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

    00:07:48
Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas
Like any other chemical, nicotine has its good points and bad points. This week Kate looks at some of the myths and quackery from the wellness industry regarding nicotine and its uses.

Medication Consultation Services
https://medicationclarity.com.au

Kate Thomas on TikTok and Instagram
https://linktr.ee/PrescribeorPass

    00:17:56
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.
Adrienne rides the Banff gondola with her husband/chauffeur, Greg and with Drs Christopher Labos and Angela Matke. It is the first event of the Western Canadian Reason Conference!

https://www.bodyofevidence.ca/

https://www.dragoncon.org/

    00:27:40
The Australian Cousin of Bigfoot, the Yowie.
We look at some of the differences and similarities between the Bigfoot of North America and its lesser known cousin, hiding in Australia, called the Yowie.

It's huge, hairy and hides in the bush
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/4786071

    00:40:40
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Maurice Woodruff (1916 – 1973) an English clairvoyant and astrologer. He presented his predictions to the public via newspapers and also via stage, cabaret and television appearances. He was also a major influence on comedian Peter Sellers.

    1966.04.10 - Sunday Mirror Sydney
    1964.08.05 - The Australian Women's Weekly


www.trove.nla.gov.au

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EP 916 26 April 2026 Featured in this episode are...
Adrienne

News

Valentine

A Sad Loss

Alynda

Testing Woo

Richard

Your Host

UFOs - Alt Med - Newsletter



    00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

    00:04:34
High Flyers in the UFO Industry
A look at some of the people who have hitchhiked along the cosmic highway to catch a long ride on the UFO bandwagon, with particular attention on Bob Lazar.

    00:19:34
Vale James Valentine
We pay respects to James Valentine who died in the last week. James was a much loved broadcaster from Sydney and over the years provided quality entertainment to thousands of viewers and listeners. In 1989 and 2014 he interviewed Skeptic Zone host Richard Saunders.

    00:32:20
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.

Australian Skeptics
http://www.skeptics.com.au

    00:42:34
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to 'Alternative Medicine'. Includes a TV segment from c.2002 with skeptical investigator Alynda Brown.

    1991.07.17 - Hills Messenger - SA
    1987.10.13 - The Canberra Times


www.trove.nla.gov.au


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Free Origami Posters

Folded and Photographed by Richard Saunders

Cranes Pigasus - Flying Pig Cranes on a Match Ducks on a Coin
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Radio Plays

Solar Flare - The Band of Power
An audio adventure onboard the Australian Space Ship Solar Flare.

Solar Flare

The Adventures of Psychic Penny
What happens when Psychic Penny gets kidnapped by aliens? Find out in this daring adventure.

Psychic Penny
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The Vaccination Chronicles

Documentary featuring - Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Verna Morris, Maureen Chuck, Ken McLeod, Monica Saville, Dr Richard Gordon, John Bundock, Peter Bowditch and Lauren Cochrane with Ada and Jack.

Watch on YouTube
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Origami Pigasus

Fold your own flying pig. Invented by Richard Saunders at the request of James Randi.

Watch on YouTube Download Instructions