Your faithful podcasters are testing the limits of the NZ Skeptics’ insurance policy in this episode. Craig laments on Michael Shermer’s turn towards the unskeptical; Mark reads Sue Nicholson’s memoir, so you don’t have to; and Bronwyn examines the life of a former global Skeptics challenge contender, Colin Amery. Heads up for mentions of suicide a…

This week we have a chat with Shane Burley and Ben Lorber about their new book Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Ben Lorber, Shane Burley

This week we talk to our regular correspondent from Biden's America, Jason Wilson, about his most recent investigations into the far-Right.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Jason Wilson

Buckle in for a wild yet contemplative ride. We’re talking about the fast-tracked ‘gamer’ saint and Jason Scamoa. Craig may be onto a winner with an astrology-based betting system, and Bronwyn and Mark try to beat Wellington on a not-great day by checking out the School of Practical Philosophy. About this episode Articles we talk about: Don the Ast…

Folks, this week we are walking on sunshine as Dr Spencer Sunshine joins us again to discuss his long-awaited book Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism The Origins and Afterlife of James Mason's Siege.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Spencer Sunshine

This week Cam has a chat with militias expert Dr Amy Cooter about her book Nostalgia, Nationalism and the US Militia Movement.Oleh Cam Smith, Dr Amy Cooter

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-Cent…

This week we have a chat with Dr. Stephanie Wescott about misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and the impact he's having in Australian classrooms.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Stephanie Wescott

This week we talk to Dr Jordana Silverstein about her books Cruel Care and Anxious Histories, as well as the scholasticide in Gaza and university encampments.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Jordana Silverstein

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 …

This week we have a chat with Dr Fran Amery about organised transphobia.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Fran Amery

This week we're talking with Dr Alex Hanna about AI hype and AI hell.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Alex Hanna

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 episo…

This week we talk to Tyler West about their research into the NZ Right and white supremacist regimes in Southern Africa.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Tyler West

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! S…

This week we talk to academic Chris Wilson about the previously undiscovered digital footprint of the Australian killer who perpetrated massacres in Aotearoa in 2019.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Chris Wilson

They said it couldn't be done. 200 episodes of Yeah Nah Pasaran? A fantasy, they said. But that wasn't all they said, those naysayers. They said there's no way they could do 200 episodes of Yeah Nah Pasaran and the 200th episode would be Andy Fleming and Cam Smith answering questions from folks online about the show and many of the issues raised ov…

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 …

This week we're talking to Dr Claudia Leeb about their book Contesting The Far-Right: A Psychoanalytic & Feminist Critical Theory Approach.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Claudia Leeb

This week we have a chat with Dr Audrey Truschke, a historian of South Asian history, about Hindutva and harrassment.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Audrey Truschke

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…

This week we have a yarn with Arun Kundnani about his book What Is Antiracism? And Why It Means Anticapitalism.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Arun Kundnani

This week we have a chat with anthropologist Rae Jereza about guns and content moderation.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Rae Jereza

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 Yasm…

This week we have a chat with psychologist Dr Tarek Younis about his book The Muslim, State & Mind: Psychology In Times Of Islamophobia.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Tarek Younis

This week sees the return of our Portland correspondent, Dr Jason Wilson, who has been poking his nose into the affairs of the Claremont Institute. We also briefly discuss some silly billies closer to home.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Jason Wilson

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…

This week we have a chat with Dr Betsy Gaines Quammen about her book True West: Myth & Mending On The Far Side Of America and the fascinating cast of characters which stalk both its pages and the left-hand side of the U.S.of A.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Betsy Gaines Quammen

This week we had a chat with Cam Wilson about responsible journalism, misinformation and "artificial intelligence".Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Cam Wilson

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 chan…

YNP! is back for 2024! This week we're talking to Dr Nicole Nguyen about her books Terrorism On Trial and Suspect Communities.Oleh Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Nicole Nguyen