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
EP 920
24 May 2026
Featured in this episode are...
Ah-Choo!
Fake!
News Time
Your Host
Flu Woo - Fake Psychic - Paranormal
00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:03:26
Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas
Flu Woo! This week Kate looks and the myths and science behind many popular anti-cold and anti-flu precautions for winter.
Kate Thomas on TikTok and Instagram
https://linktr.ee/PrescribeorPass
00:14:16
Steve Terbot - Fake Psychic - Part #1
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.
00:41:08
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.
http://www.skeptics.com.au
00:52:32
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Belief in the Paranormal.
1977.08.11 - The Canberra Times
1992.03.01 - RAAF News
1995.08.30 - The Canberra Times
www.trove.nla.gov.au
EP 919
17 May 2026
Featured in this episode are...
Books
Dinosaurs
More Dinosaurs
TV
Your Host
James Randi - Dinosaurs - UFOs
00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:05:46
The Books of James Randi
A review of the many and varied books written by James 'The Amazing' Randi.
Houdini, His Life and Art (1976)
The Magic of Uri Geller (1975) / The Truth About Uri Geller (1982)
Flim-Flam! Psychics, ESP, Unicorns, and Other Delusions (1982)
Test Your ESP Potential (1982)
The Faith Healers (1987)
The Magic World of the Amazing Randi (1989)
The Mask of Nostradamus (1990)
James Randi: Psychic Investigator (1991)
Conjuring (1992)
An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural (1995)
The Teachings of Carlos (1988)
00:35:18
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill
Join Adrienne and Dr Angie Mattke as they look for dinosaurs at the fabulous Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Alberta, Canada.
https://tyrrellmuseum.com
00:46:30
Maynard’s Spooky Action
Maynard and James Valentine
Support Maynard!
http://www.maynard.com.au
00:49:22
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to USA UFOs.
1952.07.06 - Sunday Graphic
1952.06.17 - Look Magazine
1952.09.06 - The New Yorker
https://www.war.gov/UFO
