EP 923
14 June 2026
Featured in this episode are...
NCSE
CSiCON 50th
On TV!
Your Host
Science Education - TV Skeptics - Steve Terbot
00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders and Adrienne Hill
00:03:24
Interview with Amanda Townley
Amanda L. Townley, Ph.D., became Executive Director of NCSE in 2023. She is an award-winning researcher and advocate specializing in science teacher education, evolution education research, and science literacy-focused public outreach.
Amanda L. Townley, Ph.D.
https://ncse.ngo/node/7459
00:19:32
TV Skeptics
In May 2026 the Australian television program A Current Affair contacted Australian Skeptics wanting our opinion on two very different topics: talking to the dead and Noah’s Ark. This led to Skeptics’ President Jessica Singer and chief investigator Richard Saunders being interviewed for broadcast. Jessica took on Noah’s Ark, while Richard commented on Dolly Adamson who claims to chat with the departed.
Noah’s Ark with Jessica Singer :
https://youtu.be/cRocKvfNqSA
Talking to the dead with Richard Saunders :
https://youtu.be/4ewclrY3rew
00:30:12
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill
This is the first of Adrienne's interviews from 50th CSiCON Anniversary in Buffalo NY, Adrienne interviews Dr. Rodney Schmaltz, a member of the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com
00:38:50
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Steve Terbot #2.
1984.05.12 - The Australian
www.trove.nla.gov.au
EP 922
7 June 2026
Featured in this episode are...
Bay Area Skeptics
Statins
News
Your Host
Statins - Cats - Psychic Hoax
00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:02:40
Remembering Bob Steiner
We are joined by Dr Eugenie C Scott who has fond memories of Bob Steiner from the Bay Area Skeptics and the time he fooled thousands of Australians pretending to be a psychic. Eugenie also tells us about the upcoming SkeptiCal Conference.
Skepticalcon
https://www.skepticalcon.com
00:15:00
Woo of the Week! With Kate Thomas
A Study on Statins
Kate Thomas on TikTok and Instagram
https://linktr.ee/PrescribeorPass
00:26:12
The Mysterious Cat
The domestic cat has played an important part in human history throughout many ages. Sometimes they are regarded as mysterious, sometimes even devils or divine. We look at some of the cultures that either glorified or vilified one of our favourite furry companions.
00:32:56
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.
http://www.skeptics.com.au
00:43:10
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Steve Terbot Hoax #1.
1984.05.05 - The Australian
www.trove.nla.gov.au
Chicago Skepticamp
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-skepticamp-2026-tickets-1990917599133
EP 921
31 May 2026
Featured in this episode are...
Fake!
Loon
Another Loon
Your Host
Bent Spoon - Earthing - Astrology
00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:04:20
Steve Terbot - Fake Psychic - Part #2
In 1984 Australia was visited by 'Steve Terbot', one of America's leading psychics and clairvoyants. Or was he? The story of Bob Steiner from the Bay Area Skeptics who fooled thousands.
00:17:02
The Loons from Canada
This week Allie is tall with her head in the Dyson Zone while Kate is grounded and down to earth. Join the loons as they delve into headphones with a twist, apparently filtering the air you breath, and grounding sheets, which electrify your sleep. Or do they filter common sense and make your wallet stay awake?
00:33:52
Bent Spoon Award Update
An overview of the current nominations for the 2026 Bent Spoon Award, with a special look at Dolly Adamson from "Kyneton Paranormal". Does she really get messages from missing children and dead celebrities?
Bent Spoon Award
https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/bent-spoon/nominations/
Dolly in action
https://kynetonparanormalpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2435430/episodes/17053716-arnna-beaumont-s-cry-for-justice-a-1966-australian-cold-case-solved-with-connections-from-arnna
00:42:24
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Astrology and War.
1915.09.11 - The Globe
1942.02.06 - The Cairns Post
1899.11.30 - Evening News
www.trove.nla.gov.au
