Best Yeah Nah Podcasts (2024)

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Community Creationist Matariki Electrolytes 1:15:26

2d ago1:15:26

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“Yeah…Nah!” says hell yeah to another episode with a smorgasbord of features. Craig tags along to a Matariki celebration; Bronwyn wonders if her sugar-free electrolytes are illegal, and Mark keeps himself busy as always; getting the NZ Skeptics out of the YouTube naughty corner, attending a creationist “education” session. About this episode Articl…

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Shane Burley & Ben Lorber on Fighting Antisemitism

26d ago

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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.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Ben Lorber, Shane Burley

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Episode 299 - Foo is Mr. Optimistic 1:18:17

2d ago1:18:17

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This week the guys start out with some gaming conversion with talk about XBOX Games Pass and PlayStation Plus. There are some tips for upgrading your PS5 storage. Foo fixes his HDMI power problem and ends up playing Destiny with Gym. Gym has new info about the long lost Meatstick from last year. Gym finally ordered his Loco Cooker griddle. Foo is M…

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Is gluten really the enemy? 18:25

7d ago18:25

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There's no doubt people with coeliac disease should stay away from gluten, but what about the rest of us? There is nothing inherently harmful about gluten when it doesn’t cause you gut trouble. Norman and Tegan talk us through why a gluten-free diet is not necessarily a healthy one. Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or…

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Is gluten really the enemy? 17:25

3d ago17:25

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There's no doubt people with coeliac disease should stay away from gluten, but what about the rest of us? There is nothing inherently harmful about gluten when it doesn’t cause you gut trouble. Norman and Tegan talk us through why a gluten-free diet is not necessarily a healthy one. Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or…

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Oceans and Seas and Things That Live in and on Them and other things that travel in and on them 32:21

8d ago32:21

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It’s wet and sometimes dark. Usually salty. Our ocean related stories are more interesting than that, and two out of three are even true. Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Episode 298 - Should we boil this? Nah... 1:11:47

8d ago1:11:47

1:11:47

This week the guys kick of talking about IRN BRU. It's Juneteenth, and celebrate? Join a discussion about how some holidays are hard to celebrate considering their origin. Gym has a birthday and go Rail Exploring and have a blast. Gym says you should go see Inside Out 2. Foo wants donuts for Father's Day and labels should be part of the process. Fo…

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Phlegm — better out than in? 13:04

14d ago13:04

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Feeling yuck? Have you ever wondered about the purpose of all that gunk you're coughing up? At least one of our listeners has … and she wants to know whether there’s any benefit to spitting or swallowing… In this live episode from the World Science Festival Brisbane, Norman and Tegan take us through the answer.…

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Episode 297 - I'm the cool guy, suck it 1:13:50

16d ago1:13:50

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This week, Foo is on call and very busy. Gym can't pay for dinner. Being on-call sucks. The evolution of your work knowledge changes over time. The guys taste a soda from IRN BRU from the UK and it's unique. Gym tries to order a flatop griddle from Lowe's and it goes very sideways and he's unahappy. Foo's rangetop doesn't light on it's own and he d…

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Sue Sue Shermer 1:21:38

16d ago1:21:38

1:21:38

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…

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Is botox worth a shot? 19:28

17d ago19:28

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It might feel like this wrinkle-busting procedure has been around forever, but it's a relatively recent cosmetic concoction. At first, it was a procedure for already aged skin. Now 20-somethings are using it to try prevent wrinkles from ever forming. Norman and Tegan unpack how we got to this point, and the do's and dont's of the procedure. Referen…

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Is botox worth a shot? 18:00

18d ago18:00

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It might feel like this wrinkle-busting procedure has been around forever, but it's a relatively recent cosmetic concoction. At first, it was a procedure for already aged skin. Now 20-somethings are using it to try prevent wrinkles from ever forming. Norman and Tegan unpack how we got to this point, and the do's and dont's of the procedure. Referen…

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Flora and Fauna – it’s alive, I tell you! 32:08

23d ago32:08

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You wouldn’t believe what we’ve found out about animals and plants. Or maybe you would … Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Episode 296 - Play Destiny 1:16:27

23d ago1:16:27

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This week the guys kick off talkign about Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory. The guys have run into a triple digit heat wave. Gym has good plumbing ideas. Foo picks up the girls from the airport dressed as a driver. Gym recalls when his now wife surprised him with a trip to Disneyland. Food delivery apps are too expensive for the Sad Dads. The guys…

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Should we all be vegetarian? 16:46

24d ago16:46

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For the meat eaters still out there, you may be wondering how much is too much when it comes to your health. You will have to weigh up the benefits and the harms. Norman and Tegan take us through the recommendations, and the science to back them up. References: Health effects associated with consumption of unprocessed red meat: a Burden of Proof st…

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Should we all be vegetarian? 15:30

25d ago15:30

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For the meat eaters still out there, you may be wondering how much is too much when it comes to your health. You will have to weigh up the benefits and the harms. Norman and Tegan take us through the recommendations, and the science to back them up. References: Health effects associated with consumption of unprocessed red meat: a Burden of Proof st…

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Dr Jason Wilson on Scoops & Yarns

1M ago

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

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Episode 295 - Automated Tasering System 1:15:42

1M ago1:15:42

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This week the guys discuss some animals that shouldn't be pets. The final Melly move has occured! The U-Haul guy tells us a life changing event and it catches us off guard. Donating and thrifting clothes is a pretty cool way to go. Gym tells a little bit about Melly's next steps in her journey to becoming a doctor. Foo does a dive into making waffl…

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Saint Aquaman Practical Astrology 1:14:25

30d ago1:14:25

1:14:25

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…

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Is apple cider vinegar a cure-all tonic? 19:28

1M ago19:28

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Apple cider vinegar is revered in wellness spaces for its health-giving benefits, but is there anything to it? There are claims it can aid with weight loss, boost your gut microbiome and manage blood sugar levels. Norman and Tegan explain how this salad dressing became so famous, and what the science tells us. References: Apple cider vinegar for we…

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Is apple cider vinegar a cure-all tonic? 18:00

1M ago18:00

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Apple cider vinegar is revered in wellness spaces for its health-giving benefits, but is there anything to it? There are claims it can aid with weight loss, boost your gut microbiome and manage blood sugar levels. Norman and Tegan explain how this salad dressing became so famous, and what the science tells us. References: Apple cider vinegar for we…

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Magic – want to see us pull a rabbit out of our hats? 34:15

1M ago34:15

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Look over there at bogus stories while we distract you with unlikely but true tales. Hey presto! Your hosts, as usual, are Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff.By Michael Pryor and George Ivanoff

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Dr Spencer Sunshine on Neo-Nazi Terrorism

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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.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Spencer Sunshine

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Episode 294 - Vivid imagery Apology 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

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Foo opens up with an apology. Foo's girls are in Europe. Gym's dentist office wen to Club 33. Foo would've bought Kings season tickets if they would have pulled him off the waiting list. Season passes to D'land. Foo studies with Zander. Foo and Zander watch Turning Point. Foo makes Japanese sushi balls and they are Instagram worthy. Gym makes smash…

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Can you train yourself to sleep less? 12:00

1M ago12:00

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Sometimes 24 hours doesn’t feel like nearly enough time to get everything done — those to-do lists aren't going to check themselves. Especially when you're spending around eight hours of that time in bed. Norman and Tegan assess whether it's possible to train yourself to sleep less without any of the negatives. References: Which Is More Important f…

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Can you train yourself to sleep less? 13:44

1M ago13:44

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Sometimes 24 hours doesn’t feel like nearly enough time to get everything done — those to-do lists aren't going to check themselves. Especially when you're spending around eight hours of that time in bed. Norman and Tegan assess whether it's possible to train yourself to sleep less without any of the negatives. References: Which Is More Important f…

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Dr Amy Cooter on Militias

2M ago

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

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