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PRETENDListener Reaction: Didn't See It Coming Part 3Patreon supporter Kenito Wills joins Javier to break down the finale of the "Didn't See It Coming" series.
They talk through Susanne Wilson calling off the reading at the last minute. Did she know it was a sting? Did she just have a bad feeling? Javier shares a detail that got cut from the episode: Suzanne actually arranged for the fake family to get a reading with another medium in Europe, which suggests she wasn't 100% sure it was a setup.
Plus: Kenito and Javier swap palm reading stories from college. Kenito was told he'd have...
2026-01-3116 min
PRETENDDidn't See It Coming (Part 3)The sting is set. The bait is in place. Six skeptics are logged into a Zoom call, pretending to be grieving siblings. They've paid $1,400 for a private reading with a medium Susan Gerbic believes is a hot reader. Months of planning have led to this moment.
And then... the medium does something no one expected.
In the finale of this three-part series, we find out what happened to Operation Banana Cream Pie. Then, Susan shares recordings from other readings she's analyzed, walking us through what she believes is evidence of hot reading in action. We...
2026-01-2743 min
PRETENDListener Reaction: Didn't See It Coming part 2Patreon supporter Christine Harnos (not the Star Trek actress, the other one) joins Javier to break down Part 2 of the "Didn't See It Coming" series before listening to the finale.
They get into the weeds on Susan Gerbic's sting setup: the Facebook accounts she's been maintaining for years, the fake obituary, the hog farm detail. If a psychic mentions pigs, you know something's up. They also discuss the difference between hot reading and cold reading, why "scientifically tested" doesn't mean what mediums want you to think it means, and the troubling relationship between psychic mediums and grief...
2026-01-2425 min
Skeptical Inquirer Audio EditionIt's Time to Talk About Psychic Medium Dean by Susan GerbicSusan Gerbic investigates UK performer "Psychic Medium Dean," presenting detailed evidence that he relies on hot reading—researching ticket buyers through direct social media and payment interactions—rather than any paranormal ability. She argues that his methods exploit grief for profit and calls for greater public skepticism and controlled testing to expose such practices. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/susan-gerbic/ About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. Susan is also found...
2026-01-2322 min
PRETENDDidn't See It Coming (Part 2)In Part 1, we watched skeptic Susan Gerbic dissect a celebrity psychic's cold reading techniques. But cold reading is the little leagues of the psychic industry. In Part 2, Susan sets her sights on something harder to catch... a hot reader.
Hot reading is when a psychic does their homework, researching their clients before the reading even starts. So Susan devises an elaborate sting: fake Facebook accounts, fake obituaries, fake family members, and $1,400 worth of bait designed to catch a medium in the act.
Six skeptics go undercover as grieving siblings. They don't know each other. They...
2026-01-2033 min
PRETENDDidn't See It Coming (Part 1)Skeptic Susan Gerbic invited PRETEND inside one of her psychic sting operations. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we go inside "Operation Gobble Gotcha," a Thanksgiving sting targeting celebrity psychic Matt Fraser. Susan and her team of volunteers infiltrate one of Matt's online group readings to observe his techniques in real time. What they witness isn't a connection to the other side. It's a technique called cold reading. And once you see it, you can't unsee it.
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2026-01-1339 minSkeptical Inquirer Audio EditionSanta Cruz County SkeptiCamp 2025 by Susan GerbicSusan Gerbic recounts here experience at the Santa Cruz County SkeptiCamp 2025. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/santa-cruz-county-skepticamp-2025/ About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. Susan is also founder of the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project. She is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and writes for her column, Guerilla Skepticism, often. You can contact her through her website. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org...
2025-12-0316 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #893 - 16.November.2025 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:04 I Think We Need to Think. With Susan Gerbic An interview with Susan about her recent feature in major Australian newspapers talking about fake psychics. We also learn about her ongoing investigations into those giving psychic readings on the Internet and her ongoing efforts to improve Wikipedia. Susan's analysis of Dave the Medium https://youtu.be/g0XDybFzbHg https://youtu.be/r3B7SSitzI8 00:22:12 Maynard's Spooky Action Join Maynard at Sydney's Skeptics in the Pub as he seeks the thoughts and opinions of thinkers and drinkers...
2025-11-161h 10
The Magic Word Podcast939: Susan Gerbic - Busting Grief Vampires
While attending the recent Magistrorum Conference in Dallas, I was surprised to see and hear from a variety of entertainers I had never met, seen, nor (in most cases) even heard of before. It was refreshing to see such robust and exciting talent. One such person who made an impression on me was Susan Gerbic. A long time skeptic (and regular contributor to the Skeptical Inquirer), Susan has been dispelling myths about psychics, spiritualists, and others who “suck the life and money” out of unsuspecting “believers.” Her late partner, Mark Edwards coined the term “Grief Vampires” for those who prey on the...
2025-10-231h 18Skeptical Inquirer Audio EditionThe Truth about Tyler Henry's Reading of Moby by Susan GerbicSusan Gerbic exposes Tyler Henry's "Hollywood Medium" as a combination of hot and cold reading, motivated sitters, and clever editing rather than genuine communication with the dead. By using readily available information—often from Wikipedia—and interpreting vague statements to elicit reactions, Henry creates the illusion of accuracy, while the show's editing and production amplify the emotional impact for viewers. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-truth-about-tyler-henrys-reading-of-moby/ About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self...
2025-10-1513 min
The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP – Ep. #500 – Half a Thousand!It’s official boys and girls, we made it to Episode 500!We celebrated this with a live recording and joining us from all over the world were a whole bunch of the best skeptics you can imagine: Michael Marshall, Chris French, Claire Klingenberg, Susan Gerbic, Deborah Hyde, Adrienne Hill and Richard Saunders. Good friends all! Annika Harrison and Brian Eggo unfortunately couldn’t make it, but went out of their way to record their greetings in advance. What a wonderful time!Enjoy!PS. The edited recording is available on our YouTube channel!Show notes: h...
2025-10-102h 16TheESP – Ep. #500 – Half a Thousand!It’s official boys and girls, we made it to Episode 500!We celebrated this with a live recording and joining us from all over the world were a whole bunch of the best skeptics you can imagine: Michael Marshall, Chris French, Claire Klingenberg, Susan Gerbic, Deborah Hyde, Adrienne Hill and Richard Saunders. Good friends all! Annika Harrison and Brian Eggo unfortunately couldn’t make it, but went out of their way to record their greetings in advance. What a wonderful time!Enjoy!PS. The edited recording is available on our YouTube channel!Show notes: h...
2025-10-102h 16Skeptical Inquirer Audio EditionTurning a Miss Into a Hit by Susan GerbicSusan Gerbic dismantles claims that psychic Tyler Henry predicted Ricki Lake's house fire, showing that his actual reading pointed to a past event and emphasized water damage, not a future blaze. She argues Lake and the media retrofitted his vague statements into a "hit," illustrating how grief and sensationalism fuel belief in psychics. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/turning-a-miss-into-a-hit/ About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. Susan is also founder...
2025-09-2411 min
UAP Files PodcastSusan Gerbic Talks Wikipedia, Guerrilla Skeptics, Malmgren, Elizondo & UFOs | UAP Files Podcast*TIMESTAMPS BELOW*What happens when a leading skeptic takes on the UFO conversation—live and unedited? In this 3-hour episode of the UAP Files Podcast, I speak with Susan Gerbic, founder of Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia, about UFOs, critical thinking, and how we can bridge the divide between believers and skeptics. From spontaneous questions to unexpected birthday interruptions, this raw, unfiltered conversation goes where few UFO discussions dare to go.Susan Gerbic is a leading voice in the world of online skepticism and digital ac...
2025-08-103h 00
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #874 - 6.July.2025 0:00:00 Introduction Kat McLeod 00:03:04 You Can Count on Adrienne In part 1 of adventures with Adrienne and Susan, Adrienne Hill chats cheerfully with Susan Gerbic about their marvelous May meanderings, starting with the 'WeCanReason' conference and wrapping up with the sensational St. Louis Skepticamp shenanigans, orchestrated by Karl Withakay (Karl Gerhardt). I chat and giggle gleefully with Karl in the second half of this You Can Count on Adrienne episode. Stay tuned next week for part 2 where the pair head to Raleigh North Carolina. Links to Susan's articles: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-skeptical-society-of-st-louis/ ...
2025-07-051h 02
Squaring the StrangeEpisode 257 - A Skepticism Chat with Susan GerbicFirst, Ben and Celestia discuss pediatricians standing up to the CDC, a cloud-surfing Jesus in the Philippines, and needle-spiking mayhem in France. Then we have longtime friend of the podcast Susan Gerbic join us to talk about so many topics she's close to: empathy and how skeptics can approach education with respect; the big-name psychics that she's been a perpetual thorn to; the cycle some women get pulled into to act as no-name psychics with small followings; the UFO community's hate crush on her; Guerilla Skeptics of Wikipedia; skepticamps across America; and how to raise up the next generation...
2025-07-041h 34Skeptical Inquirer Audio EditionTriangle SkeptiCamp 2025 by Susan GerbicSusan Gerbic Recaps the 2025 Triangle SkeptiCamp. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/triangle-skepticamp-2025/ About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. Susan is also founder of the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project. She is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and writes for her column, Guerilla Skepticism, often. You can contact her through her website. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition...
2025-06-1814 min
Why Smart Women PodcastDo the Dead listen? Pt.2Send us a message!Susan Gerbic pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of psychics and mediums, revealing the calculated techniques they use to appear supernaturally gifted. As a professional psychic investigator, she explains the difference between "cold reading" (making educated guesses based on appearance and demographic information) and "hot reading" (researching clients beforehand) – both methods that create the illusion of spiritual communication.Susan Gerbic YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@sgerbic🙋♀️ Meet with Annie - go.oncehub.com/AnnieMcCubbinSupport the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping...
2025-04-1433 minWhy Smart Women PodcastDo the Dead listen? Pt.1Send us a message!Grief makes us vulnerable to manipulation, and no one knows this better than Susan Gerbic, the renowned psychic investigator who joins Annie McCubbin to expose the predatory world of mediumship. This eye-opening conversation reveals how self-proclaimed mediums specifically target women experiencing loss, creating dependent relationships that keep them trapped in grief rather than helping them heal.Susan Gerbic YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@sgerbic🙋♀️ Meet with Annie - go.oncehub.com/AnnieMcCubbinSupport the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the...
2025-04-0735 min
Fleureo's Paranormal Exposed Podcast!The BEST Way to Spot Psychic Frauds with Susan GerbicFull interview with Susan Gerbic, where we delve into her fascinating work and experiences as she discusses her psychic sting operations in detail. Throughout the conversation, she shares her background and history with the skeptical movement, including her involvement with organizations such as the Skeptical Inquirer, the Center for Inquiry (CFI), and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI). Susan also talks about her collaborations and interactions with notable figures in the skeptical community, including the legendary James Randi and the insightful Mark Edward. This in-depth interview covers a variety of topics related to skepticism, critical thinking, and the importance...
2025-02-211h 08
Teacher Tails - Karrer ShortsInterview With Scientific Skeptic - Susan GerbicSend us a textThe author interviews Susan Gerbic - a Scientific Skeptic. She debunks psychics, mediums, fortunetellers, soothsayers, astrologers, etc. The New York Times (Feb. 2019) wrote an article about her revealing a fraudulent celebrity psychic. She's not a favorite in the anti-science world of money making grief vampires (Those who make money by defrauding and scamming those who need/want to speak with deceased loved ones.) She defines cold reads and hot reads - and plenty more - super interesting...Support the show
2025-02-0128 minFleureo's Paranormal Exposed Podcast!Tyler Henry EXPOSED! TRUTH Behind Celebrity PsychicsIn this episode I also interview Susan Gerbic discuss her psychic sting operations! Is Tyler Henry truly tapping into the spiritual realm, or is he using clever tricks and techniques to deceive his celebrity clients and audiences? From parlor tricks to suspiciously convenient coincidences, today we will be delving into the Hollywood medium "Tyler Henry", the self-proclaimed medium to the stars. With his rise to fame on TV many have questioned the authenticity of his claims. Join us as we examine the evidence and debunk the myths surrounding Tyler Henry's abilities. Is he a genuine medium or a clever...
2025-01-301h 28
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #844 - 8.December.2024 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:56 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Adrienne Hill talks with fellow Calgarian, psychologist, and science communicator Jonathan Stea, who recently published Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry. https://www.jonathanstea.com 0:19:10 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod Do you ever question your memory? Of course, we all do, however, people of a certain age may often start to feel older when they misremember things that they felt certain about. Is it a sign of senility? Probably not. This week Kat is examining...
2024-12-081h 05
TheESP – Ep. #448 – Susan GerbicIn both Annika's and Pontus' absence, this week András interviews the "Fairy Godmother" of the show, psychic investigator & debunket, "master puppeteer" and tireless leader of the Secret Cabal (and the About Time Project) that is the international Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia Susan Gerbic. We talk about Mark Edward's legacy, how to start a SkeptiCamp in your local area, and what ways there are to help out the skeptical movement.Enjoy!Segments: Intro; Greetings & Interview; Outro; Outtakes0:00:33 INTRO0:01:02 GREETINGS & INTERVIEWSusan Gerbicthe About Time Project: https://www.abouttimeproject.org/fi...
2024-10-1343 minThe European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP – Ep. #448 – Susan GerbicIn both Annika's and Pontus' absence, this week András interviews the "Fairy Godmother" of the show, psychic investigator & debunket, "master puppeteer" and tireless leader of the Secret Cabal (and the About Time Project) that is the international Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia Susan Gerbic. We talk about Mark Edward's legacy, how to start a SkeptiCamp in your local area, and what ways there are to help out the skeptical movement.Enjoy!Segments: Intro; Greetings & Interview; Outro; Outtakes0:00:33 INTRO0:01:02 GREETINGS & INTERVIEWSusan Gerbicthe About Time Project: https://www.abouttimeproject.org/fi...
2024-10-1343 minSkeptical Inquirer Audio EditionJoin Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia—and Help Us Find More Science Experts by Susan GerbicSusan Gerbic highlights the 15-year-old GSoW project, which has created over 2,200 articles viewed 170 million times, focusing on science and pseudoscience. Gerbic calls for more experts to contribute to Wikipedia's science pages, which often lack quality updates, emphasizing its importance as a globally accessible science communication platform. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2024/08/join-guerrilla-skepticism-on-wikipedia-and-help-us-find-more-science-experts/ About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. Susan is also founder of the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project. She is a...
2024-08-2004 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #827 - 11.August.2024 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders With a short tribute to skeptical journalist Jane Hansen. 00:04:12 Vale Mark Edward We are saddened to hear of the death in the past week of Mark Edward, skeptic, magician, mentalist, author and partner to Susan Gerbic. Tributes from Adrienne Hill and Susan Gerbic. Mark Edward Wilson, who was known by his stage name Mark Edward, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at home after a year's long battle with prostate cancer. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mark-wilson-obituary?id=55809128 0:17:14 Broken Breakthroughs From Power Balance to magnetic therapy, Richard...
2024-08-101h 00
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin FoltaYour Role in Editing Wikipedia - Susan GerbicWikipedia is the go-to source for many people when starting to research a subject. But is the information correct, or does the information even exist in Wikipedia at all? Susan Gerbic has been training people to edit Wikipedia pages through the Gorilla Skeptics of Wikipedia project. They have edited tens of thousands of pages with over 16 million views. Susan describes the process as well as how you can be involved in correcting online false information.
2024-06-2940 min
Cosmic Convergence#11: Editing of Wikipedia "Interview with Susan Gerbic"We talk with Susan Gerbic the leader of the "Guerrilla Skeptics" on how
they edit Wikipedia and the connections between them and "Skeptical
Inquirer" organization. Are they just editing for editing stake or are
there other agendas at play?Episode 2: The Secret Cabal of Wikipediahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WhIJwjQn90&t=790sLIST OF SKEPTICShttps://skepticalinquirer.org/fellows...FUNDINGhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonpr...OUR CHANNELS@GreyDruidhttps://www.tiktok.com/@greydruidhttps://www.youtube.com/@thegreydruid@transcendentvibehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMimWF3...
2024-04-271h 39Skeptical Inquirer Audio EditionCome for the Speakers, Return for the Community by Susan Gerbic Susan Gerbic recaps her experience at CSICon 2023 and makes the case for why you should attend our next conference! Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2024/02/come-for-the-speakers-return-for-the-community/ About the Author: Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the cofounder of Monterey County Skeptics and a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. Susan is also founder of the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW) project. She is a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and writes for her column, Guerilla Skepticism, often. You can contact her through her website. ...
2024-03-0108 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #799 - 28.January.2024 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Ben Radford Kills Bigfoot? How can you kill something that was never alive? We ask Ben about the history of this elusive cryptid and why he thinks it has never been captured. We also discover that the diehard Bigfoot believers now blame the skeptics for the lack of succes in presenting evidence for the hairy monster. 0:18:40 Susan Gerbic Under Attack! Is Susan a secret agent of the government or Satan.... or both? Why are "confused" people outraged at her work and the work of GSoW? Find out as we chat to Susan...
2024-01-271h 07
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #797 - 14.January.2024 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, live from Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. 0:02:20 Maynard's Spooky Action Susan Gerbic Interview. Part #3 of 3 Maynard interviews the one and only Susan Gerbic, live from The Skeptic Zone Studios. Susan tells Maynard about how her team follow the Wikipedia rules. https://www.abouttimeproject.org 0:17:36 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham An interview with Tim conducted at Sydney Skeptics in the pub. Tim talks about why he got interested in skepticism and the early days of the journal from Australian Skeptics, The Skeptic. http://www.skeptics...
2024-01-1354 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #796 - 7.January.2024 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:18 The Don Lane Show - "Psychics" 43 years ago, on the very popular Don Lane Show, a lineup of so-called psychics appeared to give their mystical insights into the winner of the upcoming 1981 Melbourne Cup horse race. Don Lane is the same man who once threw James Randi off his TV chat show. The Don Lane Show - Uri Geller https://youtu.be/jQTVHkBrECQ&t=4340 The Don Lane Show - 1981 Psychics https://youtu.be/5GlNohjgTn8&t=382 0:24:54 Maynard's Spooky Action Susan Gerbic Interview. Part #2 of 3 Maynard...
2024-01-0654 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #795 - 31.December.2023 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:24 Quackery in Australian Pharmacies We look over some of the flyers, posters and other information promoting medical quackery, found at Australian pharmacies over the last few decades. From homeopathy to iridology, quackery in chemist shops has a dishonourable history. 0:25:18 Maynard's Spooky Action Susan Gerbic Interview. Part #1 of 3 Maynard interviews the one and only Susan Gerbic, live from The Skeptic Zone Studios. Susan tells Maynard what it's like to be an editor on Wikipedia for the Guerrilla Skepticism group, and what it takes for somebody to be notable enough to appear...
2023-12-301h 01
Psychics and SidekicksA Sceptical Insight with Susan GerbicShowNotes for "Psychics and Sidekicks with Shaun Bennett" Featuring Susan GerbicWelcome to another intriguing episode of "Psychics and Sidekicks," where host Shaun Bennett delves into the paranormal world. In this installment, Susan Gerbic, a writer with a rich background in paranormal events and skepticism, shares her unique perspective.Susan is not a practicing psychic but has extensive experience investigating claims within the psychic industry. She writes for Skeptical Inquirer magazine and works closely with organizations that scrutinize paranormal phenomena through scientific skepticism.In this episode:- Discover...
2023-12-1346 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #788 - 12.November.2023 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:32 You Can Count on Adrienne This week Adrienne interviews Susan Gerbic ftom Guerrilla Skeptics on Wikipedia. Susan, together with a host of other sceptics, as soon to head to Melbourne for the Australian Skeptics National Convention. Find out what Susan will be talking about in Melbourne and how you can meet this inspirational, skeptical activist. http://www.skepticon.org.au 0:10:24 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham What Goes Around By Tim Mendham Geese, Golddiggers and San Francisco. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 34 No. 3
2023-11-1245 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #776 - 20.August.2023 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:04 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Psychic and Facilitated Communication, claiming to unlock unheard voices. Adrienne, Susan Gerbic, and Janyce Boynton delve into the parallels between Psychics and facilitated communicators after viewing videos that exemplify each as frustrating, and heartbreaking. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/an-artist-with-a-science-based-mission https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fcisnotscience https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=psychics+explained 0:19:34 Uri Geller - X-Files Fan? Did this "entertainer", really see the bodies of dead aliens? Or is this a case of watching...
2023-08-191h 02
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #768 - 25.June.2023 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:04 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Looking at the New Age part #1 The Arcturian Healing Method is a set of cosmic energies inspired by higher beings called Arcturians from the star system Arcturus. Brandi Kahn - Believes in Everything - Still not Psychic Video chat with Adrienne Hill and Susan Gerbic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6JTNMx0juk 0:18:34 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Cancer Cures.
2023-06-2538 min
TheESP – Ep. #380 – Susan Gerbic on skeptical activismWe start by commenting on the sad passing of Tina Turner – even sadder since she at one point turned to homeopathy. That was a choice that she later regretted and it most likely made her condition much worse than it had to be. On a brighter note we have good news about QED in Manchester 23-24 September: first of all there is a QED Attendance Fund that you can either apply or contribute to, all depending on your financial situation. Secondly, it is now confirmed that QED Skepticamp will take place on the day before so you should arrive a da...
2023-06-021h 03The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP – Ep. #380 – Susan Gerbic on skeptical activismWe start by commenting on the sad passing of Tina Turner – even sadder since she at one point turned to homeopathy. That was a choice that she later regretted and it most likely made her condition much worse than it had to be. On a brighter note we have good news about QED in Manchester 23-24 September: first of all there is a QED Attendance Fund that you can either apply or contribute to, all depending on your financial situation. Secondly, it is now confirmed that QED Skepticamp will take place on the day before so you should arrive a da...
2023-06-021h 03
Recovering From ReligionE167: Grief Vampires w/ Susan GerbicThis week on RfRx, we will be continuing the conversation about psychic mediums with Susan Gerbic. A skeptic activist, Susan spent the last two years battling “Grief Vampires” during lockdown. She will explain how grief vampires took advantage of online resources and why we should, too. Susan will also discuss her work on Wikipedia fighting against the nonsense and the battle to stay in the game.
Affectionately called the Wikipediatrician, Susan Gerbic is the founder of Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW), Monterey County Skeptics and is a self-proclaimed skeptical junkie. A Skeptical Inquirer contributor Gerbic is a fell...
2023-01-211h 37
The Rationable PodcastIs Astrology Real or Fake?Have you ever had your palm read? Have you had a psychic reading? How accurate was it? And are you wondering if astrological or psychic readings really work? Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward are here to answer those questions. They are stalwart skeptic activists in the US, and have been doing a lot of amazing work over the years to see how psychics and astrologers work and also exposed them for taking advantage of the vulnerable and grieving. In this Rationable Interview, I talk to them about the different techniques psychics use to fool their audience and convince them...
2023-01-091h 07
The Phil Ferguson Show438 Susan Gerbic - how to be a Scientific Skepticism ActivistInterview with Susan Gerbic.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_GerbicShe runs a group called Guerrilla Skeptics. They help improve Wikipedia pages and organize sting operations on "Psychics". Investing Skeptically:Ideas on how to rebalance your portfolio in late 2022.Thoughts on another increase on interest rates.
2022-11-031h 28
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #718 - 10.July.2022 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:36 I Think We Need To Think News and views with Susan Gerbic. The end of a paranormal test in New Zealand, GSoW news and the great Jerry Andrus project. https://www.abouttimeproject.org 0:18:31 Mentalism with Mark Edward Mark Edward pulls the wool over Richard Saunders and Susan Gerbic with an amazing display of mentalism with ESP cards. http://themarkedward.com 0:30:54 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Andrija Puharich". http://www...
2022-07-091h 04Squaring the StrangeEpisode 177 - Field Trip to Bagansland with Susan and Kenny!We begin with a look at the continuing danger of online rumors igniting mob violence and the Google engineer who is in the news for his belief that the AI in development there has reached sentience. Then we are joined by Susan Gerbic and Kenny Biddle, who ventured out to Vegas recently and joined Ben for a tour of Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum (but is it, really?). We discuss the "real paranormal" angle versus theatrical haunted house that this museum tries to straddle, and Kenny shares some details on artifacts like the Dybbuk box, which he likely devalued by...
2022-06-172h 05
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #709 - 8.May.2022 The Skeptic Zone #709 - 8 May 2022 Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill This week Adrienne finds herself riding shotgun alongside Susan Gerbic as the tour they east coast of the USA. Also we learn about the new award given to Susan for her skeptical activism. Grief Vampires, Wikipedia and More - Presented by Susan Gerbic https://youtu.be/b6_dVTsBcxA 0:13:46 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:22:40 The B...
2022-05-0859 min
Out Of The Blank#1027 - Susan GerbicSusan Gerbic is an American studio photographer who became known as a scientific skepticism activist, mostly for exposing people claiming to be mediums. A columnist for Skeptical Inquirer, she is the co-founder of Monterey County Skeptics and a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
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2022-02-171h 35
TheESP – Ep. #298 – Susan's 100 million!Also, it's time for some #Metoo in the Vatican…This week we catch up with the fabulous Susan Gerbic whose Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia has hit a fantastic milestone. But we also have a full episode, so we start out by mentioning the Australian and New Zealand Skeptics joint annual convention and then look back at what happen this week in 1459 and Pontus pokes the Poke and his meeting with Joe Biden and the need for him to start believing the abuse victims. Later we get into the news: • EUROPE / INTERNATIONAL: Record summer impossible w/o Global Climate Change • FRANCE: Fossil...
2021-11-051h 15The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP – Ep. #298 – Susan's 100 million!Also, it's time for some #Metoo in the Vatican…This week we catch up with the fabulous Susan Gerbic whose Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia has hit a fantastic milestone. But we also have a full episode, so we start out by mentioning the Australian and New Zealand Skeptics joint annual convention and then look back at what happen this week in 1459 and Pontus pokes the Poke and his meeting with Joe Biden and the need for him to start believing the abuse victims. Later we get into the news: • EUROPE / INTERNATIONAL: Record summer impossible w/o Global Climate Change • FRANCE: Fossil...
2021-11-051h 15
Oh No, Ross and CarrieRoss Stings Susan and Mark: Operation Onion Ring EditionRoss meets up with former guests Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward to get the juicy details on their latest sting operation centered on the “Seatbelt Psychic” Thomas John. Can they stop him from holding a workshop aimed at children ages 5-12? Will they have to pretend to be kids themselves? How does one join a Zoom call without anyone noticing? It’s an investigation full of twists and turns, but right turns only.For pics and videos, follow us on Facebook!
2021-10-041h 39
Para Normal PodcastSpecial Susan GerbicIn this episode we have Susan Gerbic, a scientific skepticism activist who tells us of their latest psychic sting, named Operation Onion Ring. They expose the Manhattan Medium, Thomas John, and how he uses hot reading to take advantage of people who are grieving.
Susan offers us a different perspective on how to view paranormal occurrences. 90% of you listening right now are believers, but that doesn't mean we should throw away critical thinking to the mix when interpreting things that might be of a paranormal nature, a healthy dose of skepticism should still be p...
2021-09-081h 52
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #633 - 29.November.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 Ben Radford's New Book The famed skeptical investigator, podcaster and author tells us about his new book, a collection of stories covering almost 2 decades. http://benjaminradford.com 0:17:25 ESP - 250 We join a live broadcast of the European Skeptics Podcast to congratulate them for 250 episodes. https://theesp.eu 0:19:52 Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma This week Michelle looks at "The Appeal to Emotion". Also known as "argument from passion", this is when you manipulate emotions in order to try and win an argument or promote your...
2020-11-2854 min
Squaring the StrangeEpisode 127 - Susan Gerbic on Misinfo, Wikipedia, and Psychic ShananigansSusan Gerbic, of Guerilla Skepticism on Wikipedia, joins Celestia and Ben to bring us up to date on her recent psychic research and writings, as well as her team's ongoing efforts in shoring up the information on various Wikipedia pages in response to pandemic misinformation. Ben shares his thoughts on one of the last public theatrical events he attended before Covid-19: the Theresa Caputo Experience! We compare and contrast some of the psychological tricks and showmanship involved in a psychic's stage performance and how people get sucked into a celebrity psychic's crafted image.
2020-08-071h 29
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #616 -2.August.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:51 VAXXED Bus Banned Blue Mountains City Council - Matter of Urgency - That the Council now considers a matter arising in relation to NSW Heath order and Council bookings by VAXXED Bus tour that has been ruled by the Mayor to be a matter of great urgency. https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/documents/2020-07-28-council-meeting-unconfirmed-minutes 0:10:30 Australian Skeptics Newsletter Highlights from the recent newsletter from Australian Skeptics. Find out what's going on around the skeptical world and especially right here in Australia. https://www.skeptics.com.au
2020-08-021h 00
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #607 - 31.May.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:52 COVID-19. Homeopathy in India We are joined by Abhijit Chanda from the Be Rationable Podcast for his opinion on the use of Homeopathy to fight COVID-19 in India. https://www.berationable.com 0:17:24 I Think We Need To Think. With Susan Gerbic Susan gives us the scoop on yet another sting operation. This time an alleged psychic in New Zealand is in her sites. What bizarre and tangled conspiracy theories are woven into the mystical psychic thread? Can the psychic forsee the end of COVID-19? 0:34:46 A Random Rant! With Dr Paulie
2020-05-311h 05
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #606 - 24.May.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:34 The THINK TANK After a gap of almost 2 years, the Think Tank is back, only this time Instead of meeting at the club at the end of the street, we meet virtually online. We discuss quack medical devices, secret messages in money and why more people are going to psychics in these troubled times. With Michelle Franklin in the Northern Territory - Heidi Robertson in Northern NSW - Eran Segev in Sydney - Michelle Bijkersma in Melbourne - Trish Hann in Sydney - Dr Paulie on the Gold Coast...
2020-05-2451 min
The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP - Ep. #222 - Susan Gerbic, Wikipedia & changing the world page by pageThis week our team welcomes Susan Gerbic back to the show to talk about her and Mark Edward's sting operations to reveal psychics and their techniques in conning people and why Wikipedia is probably the most important asset in the hands of skeptics in the never-ending fight against pseudoscienc and quackery. And this is also a call for new editors from around the world to join the international team she leads, Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-141h 01TheESP - Ep. #222 - Susan Gerbic, Wikipedia & changing the world page by pageThis week our team welcomes Susan Gerbic back to the show to talk about her and Mark Edward's sting operations to reveal psychics and their techniques in conning people and why Wikipedia is probably the most important asset in the hands of skeptics in the never-ending fight against pseudoscienc and quackery. And this is also a call for new editors from around the world to join the international team she leads, Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-141h 01
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #599 - 5.April.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:51 Be Rationable - An interview with Abhijit Chanda from India Are you curious? Are you always questioning things that you see around you? Are you looking for answers, but most of them just aren't convincing enough? The Be Rationable podcast wants to know what works and what doesn't, and who's right and who's not. There's a problem though. A lot of what we find in this quest is either based on bad evidence, bad ideas, propaganda or just misinformation. https://www.berationable.com/ 0:22:42 COVID-19 and Quack Claims
2020-04-051h 05
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #596 -15.March.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:19 New Age pseudoscience is no match for COVID-19 In a break with a decades-long tradition, members of Australian Skeptics will not be attending this weekend's Mind Body Spirit exhibition in Sydney's Darling Harbour due to the dangers of the spread of COVID-19 and the ignorant attitudes of some exhibitors. https://www.skeptics.com.au/2020/03/12/new-age-pseudoscience-is-no-match-for-covid-19/ 0:09:26 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Australian Skeptics' dinner meeting This week climate change with, Dick Smith Jessica Singer Maia Marsh and Eran Segev 0:28:17 Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma This w...
2020-03-1459 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #593 -23.February.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:37 10 Things to look out for with Medicine Advertisements Multi-level marketing company fined $37,800 for alleged advertising breaches. The Juice Plus Company Australia Pty Ltd has paid the penalties after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued three infringement notices for alleged advertising breaches relating to vitamin products. https://www.tga.gov.au/media-release/multi-level-marketing-company-fined-37800-alleged-advertising-breaches https://directselling.org.au/project/the-juice-plus-company-australia/ https://www.tga.gov.au/10-things-look-out-medicine-advertisements 0:15:47 Logical Fallacies - With Michelle Bijkersma This week Michelle looks at the "Appeal to Authority". A Logical Fallacy is...
2020-02-2253 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #587 -12.January.2020 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:27 Skepticamp Monterey, California 2020 Join us for not only Skepticamp Monterey, but also for the pub meet and greet the night before and dinner after the event. With Bud Miller, Susan Gerbic and others. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/monterey-county-skeptics-and-humanist-association-of-monterey-bay-area-12224475493 0:16:47 VAXXED Bus creeps into Monterey That rolling blight on society, the VAXXED Bus, turns up in like a very bad penny into Monterey, California. Susan Gerbic was on the scene and reports for the Skeptic Zone. https://kion546.com/news/monterey-county/2020/01/09/parents-protest-vaccinations-in-monterey/ https://www.ksbw.com/article...
2020-01-1148 min
Banachek's BrainSkeptical Activism with Susan Gerbic part 2: Episode #67We get the chance to speak with the amazing Susan Gerbic. Susan is an activist who has founded multiple skeptical groups and debunked several psychics. She has some amazing stories and shows how any individual can impact the world with a little directed effort.
2019-11-2434 minBanachek's BrainSkeptical Activism with Susan Gerbic part 1: Episode #66We get the chance to speak with the amazing Susan Gerbic. Susan is an activist who has founded multiple skeptical groups and debunked several psychics. She has some amazing stories and shows how any individual can impact the world with a little directed effort.
2019-11-1730 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #574 - 13.October.2019 Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 CHOICE Shonkys Far too many people lose money or suffer impacts to their health and wellbeing due to products that are overpriced, ineffective or downright dangerous. We all deserve better. The Skeptic Zone Podcast reports from the annual Shonkys Awards. http://www.choice.com.au 0:21:04 Trish & Chips! With Trish Hann Trish is interviewed by Maynard at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub where she talks about the latest science in the treatment of strokes. 0:31:00 I Think We Need To Think... with Susan...
2019-10-1252 min
Oh No, Ross and CarrieRoss and Carrie Read Susan and Mark: Psychic Blues EditionRoss and Carrie are joined by activists Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward, who share a long history of staging demonstrations, educational events, and sting operations to expose fake psychics and the methods they use to deceive. They discuss their deep concerns about mediums, their rigorous methods for spotting hot readings, and the moral questions they must face in their work. For pics and videos, follow us on Facebook! You can add our RSS feed here.
2019-09-301h 27
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #570 - 15.September.2019 Show Notes Greetings from the Surf Coast Spring Skepticamp 2019 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 Skeptical Outreach at the Solano Stroll Join members of the Bay Area Skeptics as they conduct PK (Psychokinesis or Telekinesis) tests at the famous Solano Stroll, one of the biggest street fairs in North America. With Dr Eugenie Scott, William Patterson and Steve Nelson. http://www.baskeptics.org https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solano_Avenue_Stroll 0:23:55 The Raw Skeptic Report... With Heidi Roberton News Byron Bay measles outbreak result of 'irresponsible parents'
2019-09-1459 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #566 - 25.August.2019 Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:25 Isil Arican and Cuneyt Ozdas Learn how Isil and Cuneyt help to promote science and scepticism in Turkey and around the world. https://yalansavar.org/podcast/ http://www.acikbilim.com/ 0:20:55 Looking for Woo in Berkeley join Richard Saunders as he wanders along the streets of Berkeley in California, looking for strange and mysterious claims made on shopfronts. https://goo.gl/maps/sFre2sxqjaf9vS3o6 0:31:47 I think we need to think... With Susan Gerbic Susan gives us an...
2019-08-2459 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #561 - 21.July.2019 Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:47 Apollo 11 - Sydney Morning Herald 1969 MEN ON MOON U.S. astronauts open a new era for mandkind. - Man has landed on the moon. The U.S. spacecraft, Eagle, carring Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, touched down on the lunar surface early today (Sydney time). 0:12:30 Moon Landings Were No Hoax Continuing to believe that the Moon landings were faked, despite the solid evidence from many quarters that confirm the missions, despite the thorough and painstaking debunking of every major objection from the conspiracy theorists (from p...
2019-07-2159 min
PRETENDThe Psychic VampiresSusan Gerbic says that psychics are grief vampires—taking advantage of our broken hearts.She asks, “Why isn’t anybody doing something about this?” Susan Gerbic is just like you and me. She has a normal job working as a baby photographer. But at night, she is a badass vigilante hunting psychics. Susan says, “One of my favorite things to do is try to expose people we call grief vampires. People who claim to speak to the dead.”Her motivation is not to settle a vendetta. In fact, she says she’s n...
2019-07-0340 min
Thinking Clearly#36-Using and editing Wikipedia and the relationship of skepticism to critical thinking with guest, Susan GerbicBob and Julia discuss the nature of skepticism and its relationship to critical thinking and the nuts and bolts of using and editing Wikipedia with guest Susan Gerbic, science advocate and activist skeptic. Susan is a co-founder of Monterey County Skeptics, founder and leader of the Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia Project and a regular contributor to Skeptical Inquirer.
2019-06-0758 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #549 - 28.April.2019 Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:40 No Spirts in the Spirit Box We chat to Kenny Biddle about his investigations into the strange and bizarre device known as a spirit box. Proponents of this box claim it is a conduit to communicate with the souls of the dead. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/groundbreaking-ghost-experiment-breaks-no-ground/ Geeks and Ghosts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgVvr4HhIEKXdWu-VQplnbg 0:18:52 Susan Gerbic in the UK A catch up with Susan as she tours the UK. Also we hear about Mark Edward and his Victorian style seances. 0:27:45 A...
2019-04-2848 min
Point of InquiryThe Secret Sting Operation to Expose Celeb Psychics with Susan GerbicOn this week's episode of Point of Inquiry, we are thrilled to have friend of the Center for Inquiry, Susan Gerbic to talk about the recent New York Times featured story that detailed Gerbic and her team's work exposing celebrity psychics. Kavin Senapathy and Gerbic also explore why exposing fake psychics and mediums is important, the methodologies Gerbic and her team employ in these kinds of sting operations, how psychics performed hot reads before the days of the internet (and exactly what a hot read is), and the issues that arise from companies giving mediums and psychics platforms.
2019-04-0443 minPoint of InquiryThe Secret Sting Operation to Expose Celeb Psychics with Susan GerbicOn this week's episode of Point of Inquiry, we are thrilled to have friend of the Center for Inquiry, Susan Gerbic to talk about the recent New York Times featured story that detailed Gerbic and her team's work exposing celebrity psychics. Kavin Senapathy and Gerbic also explore why exposing fake psychics and mediums is important, the methodologies Gerbic and her team employ in these kinds of sting operations, how psychics performed hot reads before the days of the internet (and exactly what a hot read is), and the issues that arise from companies giving mediums and psychics platforms.
2019-04-0443 minThe Phil Ferguson Show298 Psychic Sting with Susan GerbicInterview with Susan Gerbic. She is the founder of Gorilla Skeptics and the organizer for several famous psychic stings! Learn all about catching a psychic contacting Facebook pages instead of the dead.Extra Audio: Meryl Streep 2017 Golden Globes, Richard Dawkins - What if you're wrong?New York Times Storyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/26/magazine/psychics-skeptics-facebook.htmlInfo on other psychic stingshttps://abouttimeproject.wordpress.com/more-gerbic-stuff/?fbclid=IwAR0u7lzTg2NLQ7ZgPJTWADoT_UM5iK1m21K7aiVwKuSr5vTbvooYPsGM3XkHoly Kool aid videoThomas John (The Seatbelt Psychic...
2019-03-081h 23
Kvack!KVACKSNACK SOMMAR 2018 - Susan GerbicDen här veckans Kvacksnack sommar kommer från Amerikat, varsågod Susan Gerbic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-3008 min
The Legion of ReasonGuest Susan GerbicSkeptic extraordinaire Susan Gerbic joins us to talk about her work in skepticism and how she came to be a skeptic.
2018-07-2400 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #509 - 22.July.20180:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Why communication from a 'locked-in' child is a miracle we must question If Jonathan Bryan can communicate we should celebrate, but hard evidence is needed before we change how severely disabled children are cared for. By Christopher French and Michael Marshall https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2018/feb/05/why-communication-from-a-locked-in-child-is-a-miracle-we-must-question Video of Jonathan Bryan https://www.facebook.com/ThisMorning/videos/10156709688777122/ 0:17:05 Interview with Susan Gerbic about Facilitated Communication Susan tells us ab...
2018-07-221h 03Squaring the StrangeEpisode 53 - Going Guerrilla with Susan GerbicQUICK NOTE: The online recording software we used for Matt's interview did something wonky to our audio for a moment. Pascual spent the last few hours making it sound better (believe us, it sounded worse) and we think it's good enough for the few short questions that it affects. Thank you for bearing with us on this. This week, the boys bring Susan Gerbic in to chat about all things skeptical, but most importantly, her organization "Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia", a great group of people whose mission is to improve skeptical content on Wikipedia. But...
2018-04-131h 11
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #492 - 25.March.20180:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:40 Fundraising campaign for Britt Hermes Britt Hermes, a noted skeptical campaigner, has been taken to court in Germany by US-based naturopath 'Dr' Colleen Huber, claiming that Britt has defamed her. For this reason, Australian Skeptics Inc is managing a fundraising campaign to assist Britt in her current legal action. https://www.skeptics.com.au/2018/01/13/fundraising-campaign-for-britt-hermes/ 0:11:33 Rob Palmer and Susan Gerbic reply to Kirill Alferov The story is not all bad for skeptical outreach as Rob and Susan chip in with their thoughts to our...
2018-03-2552 min
The Edge of the UnknownSusan Gerbic - Skeptic Activist - 3.4.18Susan Gerbic joins me to talk about Guerilla Skepticism on Wikipedia, her fight against what she calls grief vampires, and much more!
2018-03-052h 10
TheESP - Ep. #113 - Women in Science, measles epidemic, flat Earth and Susan Gerbic's adventuresWith guest host Claire Klingenberg sitting in for Pontus, who's on a skiing vacation, this episode brings you updates on ECSO, women in science and skepticism, how Andrew Wakefield's unveiled fraud did not stop the antivaccination movement, why fake news work and debunkings usually don't, what it would be like to have a flat Earth, Massimo Polidoro launching a YouTube series, Susan Gerbic's adventures in Europe written up as a series of articles on CSI and Albert Szent-Györgyi praising science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-271h 05The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP - Ep. #113 - Women in Science, measles epidemic, flat Earth and Susan Gerbic's adventuresWith guest host Claire Klingenberg sitting in for Pontus, who's on a skiing vacation, this episode brings you updates on ECSO, women in science and skepticism, how Andrew Wakefield's unveiled fraud did not stop the antivaccination movement, why fake news work and debunkings usually don't, what it would be like to have a flat Earth, Massimo Polidoro launching a YouTube series, Susan Gerbic's adventures in Europe written up as a series of articles on CSI and Albert Szent-Györgyi praising science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-271h 05
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #483 - 21.Jan.20180:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:35 Vale – Barry Williams It is with great sadness that we report the news of the passing of Barry Williams, who died on January 20, 2018, at the age of 79, following a series of heart operations. Includes Barry on the TODAY TV show in 1986, Newspaper story from 1994 and an interview with Maynard in 2015. https://www.skeptics.com.au/2018/01/21/vale-barry-williams 0:30:16 Susan Gerbic with news from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia We chat to Susan who tells of us of the recent grant to Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia by th...
2018-01-2155 minThe Phil Ferguson Show234 Susan Gerbic, Guerrilla Skepticism, Wikipedia and real estate scamsInterview with Susan Gerbic. She is helping to build a community of people that are working very hard on making Wikipedia better and more science based! If you want to make a difference contact her and learn how you can help.Investing skeptically: What if everyone owned Index funds, How not to invest in real estate.
2017-11-031h 34
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #466- 24.Sept.20170:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Susan Gerbic All roads lead to Europe and the European Skeptics Congress. We catch up with Susan Gerbic as she travels from country to country, making her way to the main event. http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com.au 0:16:35 Bent Spoon nominations for 2017 The nominations for the 2017 Australian Skeptics' Bent Spoon award have been published, featuring an array of potential winners and dis-honourees. The Spoon is awarded to the most preposterous piece of paranormal or pseudoscientific piffle of the year, and is one of the...
2017-09-2453 min
The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP - Ep. #076 - Susan GerbicThis week's episode is dedicated to our latest interview with Susan Gerbic, the Wikipediatrician, who's the leader of the international project called Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. We talked about what's new, how people can join and help the movement and what public engagements Susan has in the coming months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-06-0458 minTheESP - Ep. #076 - Susan GerbicThis week's episode is dedicated to our latest interview with Susan Gerbic, the Wikipediatrician, who's the leader of the international project called Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. We talked about what's new, how people can join and help the movement and what public engagements Susan has in the coming months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-06-0458 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #446 - 7.May.20170:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Includes interviews from Skeptics in the Pub and Susan Gerbic on the phone? Susan Gerbic's talk http://www.baskeptics.org 0:12:00 Interview with Michael Marshall eBay removes listings for dangerous cancer 'cure' after investigation by Good Thinking eBay has removed all listings for black salve after an investigation by Good Thinking revealed that the dangerous (and ineffective) alternative cancer 'cure' was not only available for purchase from the company's website, but could be delivered via their 'Click and Collect' service to a large number of high...
2017-05-0751 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 156 - Susan Gerbic, Wikipediatrician and Activist BoosterSusan Gerbic is a photographer and skeptical activist from California. She contributes to the Skepticality podcast and Skeptical Inquirer magazine. In addition to co-founding the Monterey County Skeptics, she leads a group called Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia.
We've spoken before about her group, but we spoke this time about how to spread our ideas beyond our bubble, how to support other atheist activists, and why updating Wikipedia is so vital.
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2017-04-0956 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #426 - 18.December.20160:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:45 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran talks with Britt Hermes, a former naturopathic 'doctor' who shares the hard truths about naturopathic medicine to protect patients. Her message is "Please don't be fooled by natural and alternative medicine." https://www.naturopathicdiaries.com 0:14:09 New Zealand Skeptics 2016 Conference This week we chat to Susan Gerbic and find out the latest on Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. What can you do to help? Susan Gerbic at Puzzling...
2016-12-1844 min
TheESP - Ep. #026 - Susan GerbicAlong with a usual run-through of feedback and events across Europe in the coming week, this episode is dedicated to our interview with Susan Gerbic aka 'The Wikipediatrician', who is the founder and manager of the international project called Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW).Segments:Introduction and greetings; Events in Europe; Interview with Susan Gerbic; Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-06-101h 24The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESPTheESP - Ep. #026 - Susan GerbicAlong with a usual run-through of feedback and events across Europe in the coming week, this episode is dedicated to our interview with Susan Gerbic aka 'The Wikipediatrician', who is the founder and manager of the international project called Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia (GSoW).Segments:Introduction and greetings; Events in Europe; Interview with Susan Gerbic; Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-06-101h 24
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 88 - Susan Gerbic, Leader of Guerrilla Skepticism on WikipediaSusan Gerbic is a photographer and skeptical activist from California. She contributes to the Skepticality podcast and Skeptical Inquirer magazine. In addition to co-founding the Monterey County Skeptics, she leads a group called Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia.
Her goal in that last group is to improve the content of skeptic-related content on Wikipedia.
We spoke about why editing Wikipedia is so important, how she avoids charges of bias in the articles, and how you can join her cause.
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2016-01-0323 min