The Skeptic Zone

Bigfoot - News - Spoons
 
    00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
    00:04:12
Capturing Bigfoot - Review
We are joined by Ross Blocher and Lara Benham to discuss the recent Bigfoot documentary.

Capturing Bigfoot is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Marq Evans. The film reports new information about the often-cited 1967 film clip purported to show a walking Bigfoot, known as the Patterson–Gimlin film, and the men who filmed it, Roger Patterson and Robert "Bob" Gimlin.

Official 4K Scan of the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18KLMt8amms
    00:14:40
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au
    00:27:48
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon Award #12.

Includes a radio interview with Tim Mendham.

This week Ross Coulthart, for promoting UFO conspiracies based on unsubstantiated hearsay or debunked claims. Maria Carmela Pau, for selling useless COVID vaccination exemption certificates, and claiming medical qualifications she did not have. Craig Kelly MP, for spreading misinformation about COVID and vaccinations, and offering dubious cures and conspiracy theories.

    2021.11.21 - The Guardian Australia
    2021.11.22 - Australian Doctor Group
    2022.07.20 - ABC Online
    2021.11.02 - Australian Lawyer
    2022.07.20 - ABC Online
    2023.12.04 - Sydney Morning Herald Online
    2024.06.11 - Sydney Morning Herald


www.trove.nla.gov.au
Next Wave presents SciFight - (with Richard Saunders) Wednesday 25 November 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Allan Border Oval Pavilion
29 Myahgah Rd, Mosman, NSW, 2088
https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1666270

00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
    00:04:38
Bigfoot puts it's Feet up!
A report on the expectations of the upcoming documentary "Capturing Bigfoot" together with a newspaper clipping from 1977.

    1977.06.14 - The Sydney Morning Herald

Official 4K Scan of the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18KLMt8amms
    00:15:28
Maynard's Spooky Action
Not-A-Con Interviews
From the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast, Cara Santa Maria.
    00:33:46
Rusty Razor award
Each year The Skeptic, the UK's long-running publication for analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal, names their pseudoscientist of the year, and awards them the Rusty Razor award.

The prize this year goes to Lord Toby Young and the Daily Sceptic, for their promotion of antivaccine misinformation and climate change denialism.

https://www.skeptic.org.uk
    00:39:44
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon Award #11.

SBS-TV program Medicine or Myth - Sarah Stevenson/Sarah's Day - National Institute of Complementary Medicine and the University of Western Sydney for the continued promotion of disproved and unproved alternative medicine practice - Judy Wilyman, Brian Martin, and the University of Wollongong.

    2026.07.19 - The New York Post

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Dick Smith on Wonder World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnVAMEacj8

Dowsing - Psychics - Bent Spoon
 
    00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
    00:04:26
Mind Body Wallet - Not So Divine
Once again we dare to venture into the land of delusion and magic. The festival of Mind Body Spirit. This time we look at advice given to people wanting to have a psychic reading and an encounter with the Dowsers Society of New South Wales.
    00:26:44
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au
    00:38:12
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon #10. Includes Pete Evans and Dr Larry Marshall.

    2014.10.12 - Real Clear Science
    2014.10.30 - Science Insider
    2020 - ABC Media Bites
    2015.10.18 - Daily Mail
    2020.11.09 - Insight Plus MJA

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Also...
Squaring the Strange
LIVE on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@squaringthestrange7541

Wellness? - Not-A-Con - Bent Spoon
    00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
    00:06:44
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill
Adrienne talks with returning guest Dr. Nick Tiller, author of The Health and Wellness Lie: Exposing the hype, hacks and hidden agendas of the well-being machine, about curious concoctions in the wellness and workout world.

Dr Nick Tiller
https://www.nbtiller.com
    00:25:40
Barry Williams Media Award
$4000 Prize
The Barry Williams Award for Skeptical Journalism recognises the best piece of journalism, in any medium, that takes a critical and skeptical approach to a topic within the remit of Australian Skeptics: the scientific investigation of pseudoscience and the paranormal. It is awarded annually with a citation and now a $4000 prize, double the amount of recent years.

https://www.skeptics.com.au/media-prize-2026-4000
    00:28:10
Maynard's Spooky Action
Not-A-Con Interviews
Annie McCubbin from the 'Why Smart Women' podcast.
    00:39:58
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon #9.

    2009.12.01 - The Daily Telegraph
    2010.07.28 - The Sydney Morning Herald
    2012.12.03 - The Sydney Morning Herald
    2015.10.15 - The Sydney Morning Herald

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Talking Dogs - Not-A-Con - Bent Spoon
    00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders
    00:05:34
The Loons from Canada
This week the Loons from Canada get hydrated while discussing alkaline water and commune with Spirit Dog Jewel via the help of interactive talking buttons.

McGill University
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/technology-did-you-know-general-science/dogs-speak-breakthrough-or-illusion
    00:21:58
Maynard's Spooky Action
Not-A-Con Interviews
Students - Terry Kelly - George Hrab
    00:35:36
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au
    00:45:14
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon #8.

     2005 - Hobart Mercury
    2006.11.29 - The Australian

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