The Skeptic Zone #884 - 14.September.2025

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders 00:03:00 Cryptozoology

We take a look into the history and likelihood of strange creatures roaming the earth, yet to be discovered by science. Tall tales from our ancestors and adventurous hunts throughout the world are examined. Is Bigfoot really there? 0:13:46 Prescribe or Pass

Sometimes the rabbit hole of TikTok can offer much more than conspiracy theories and bad advice. We review the channel of Pharmacist Kate Thomaswho takes to task many of the outrageous claims by wellness gurus and naturopaths.

https://www.tiktok.com/@prescribeorpass

https://www.tiktok.com/@debunkingbarbara

https://www.instagram.com/scriptedbykate 0:23:24 Gone and Forgotten #2

Over the years of skeptical inquiry (and after quite a few visits to the regular Mind Body Spirit exhibitions) we have come across many claims of pseudoscience and the paranormal.

So, who cares about these historical discarded artefacts? Well, we do, if only in the interests of historical discourse and as a warning to watch the skies for the next meteoric rise and fall of this month's unconvincing trend. 0:32:00 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

What skeptical news has caught the eye of Dee this week?
Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:42:20 The TROVE Archives

A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to the year 1965 and the Paranormal.

2003.03.14 - The Beaver County Times
1982.04.14 - The Toledo Blade Times
2003.10.31 - The Hour
1977.03.05 - The Montreal Gazette
1970.03.23 - The News Despatch


http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Skepticon Melbourne - Oct. 4 - 5
https://skepticon.org.au

Stephen Bavaro - First year running for autism
https://www.runforautism.org.au/fundraisers/stephenbavaro/run-for-autism-2025