The Skeptic Zone #911 - 22.March.2026

About this episode

The episode discusses medical skepticism, psychic investigations, and explores historical references to the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film.

00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:09:36 Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas Once again we visit Kate's studios to chat to her about woo and the medical matters. This week we review the story of a woman who didn't want to visit her doctor to receive and review her medical reports. What are the pros and cons of this approach? Was she right in thinking GPs are only after more money with more visits? Also, we discuss Kate's podcast, "On The Mones". Kate Thomas on TikTok and Instagram https://linktr.ee/PrescribeorPass 00:23:06 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill What are those so-called psychics up to now? Adrienne interviews Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia to ask about her latest investigations and stings of people who claim psychic powers. Also, Susan is always interested in getting more people to become Wikipedia editors via her online the course. Find out how to apply in today's show. Operation Banana Cream Pie https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/operation-banana-cream-pie 00:36:22 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film from 1967. 1949.12.10 - The…

People in this episode

Host: Richard Saunders

Guests: Kate Thomas, Adrienne Hill, Susan Gerbic

Topics covered

• medical skepticism
• psychic investigations
• Bigfoot
• digital archives
• podcasting

Keywords

• medical reports
• psychics
• Wikipedia editing
• Bigfoot film
• skepticism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia, On The Mones, Operation Banana Cream Pie

Places: Newcastle, Canberra, Mount Airy

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