Best Yeah Nah Podcasts (2025)

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Jeff Sparrow on Fascists Still Among Us

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This week we're joined again by the very first guest we had on YNP all the way back in January 2020, Jeff Sparrow, to get to the bottom of whether anything much of note has happened in the interim.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Jeff Sparrow

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Radioactive CCC Octopus 1:12:37

15d ago1:12:37

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We’re all over the show with our new episode of Yeah… Nah!, starting with Mark talking about his recent visit to another Creationist talk - and this one was as inspiring as it was factual. Katrina’s been concerning herself with the question of whether octopuses are going to take over the world, and Bronwyn’s managed to dig up some archive material …

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Thanks for Asking, but Yeah, Nah 17:20

24d ago17:20

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In today’s episode of Chaos, Crumbs and Clarity, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most powerful, underused magic words in the English language: no. This one’s for every millennial people-pleaser who grew up thinking boundaries were rude and self-care was selfish. For every soft-hearted soul who said yes when she wanted to scream. For anyone w…

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Episode 425 - Tracky Dacky Doo Dah Day 1:17:53

5d ago1:17:53

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Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-Day, My oh My it’s Tracky Dacky Day! But you won’t know what on earth we mean until you listen. What you will also discover is Mel and Toc excited about new Merch, a swather (yes that old chestnut) of overseas launches, inspirational emoji interpretation and the conversion rate of the British pound. Plus, lucky listener…

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Our Best Advice: core event + progressive complictions 31:24

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We've reached the end of another season and that means it's time for me and Melanie to give your our best advice, our a-has, and our key takeaways all about the core event and progressive complications. You'll want to bookmark this episode! -V. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscr…

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Episode 424 - Reaching a Rec-Ord 55:14

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Sarah and Simon team up for another week to bring you the latest in the parkrun world. There are roving reports from Lyndell at Highfields, Ruth at Pont y Bala and Heather from Taree parkrun. There’s mention of a rodeo, lots of launches, endemic species and let’s not forget a tongue twister or few.By parkrun adventurers

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Women Talking: does what it says on the tin 28:03

13d ago28:03

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We’ve had a number of masterful movies this season and Women Talking is another one. Q: How do you tell a story when everything you’ve ever known is at stake? A: Consider the pros and cons using multiple protagonists. This is a great movie where the level of writing craft is high, and the core event provides more relief than you thought possible. I…

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Episode 423 - The Hope Song 50:00

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With FOMO from last week, Simon joins Mel on Level Two with a View. Mel celebrates at Peppertree while Simon revisits Fodder Forest parkrun. We have roving reports from Lyme Park and Potternewton parkruns’ in the Uk for two special 250 celebrations. Meanwhile Reginald has their Eurovision pants on.By parkrun adventurers

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Paris Marx on Whether Tech Will Save Us (Spoiler: It Won't)

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This week we're joined by Paris Marx of the excellent Tech Won't Save Us podcast to talk about the computers.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Paris Marx

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Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: secrets of multi POV stories 37:50

20d ago37:50

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This movie looks like an innocent little story about seniors who want to make the most of their golden years, but the craft behind it will knock your socks off. It's a multiple POV, multiple plot film and believe me, this is NOT an easy format to pull off. So if you're writing a story with more than one protagonist and/or more than one plot line, d…

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Episode 422 - Potato, Potarto 1:12:25

26d ago1:12:25

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Special guest host Danny Norman from With Me Now pod joins Mel this week on Level Two with a View. Danny adventured to Stuntney Estate parkrun while Mel revisited Berwick Springs. Across the ditch Alison was joining the nuptials at Hagley, while Reginald has begun a new ‘round the world’ trip. Join us for loads of laughs, and marvel at our efforts …

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Kate Burns on MAGA Christianity

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This week we have a yarn with journalist Kate Burns about Christian fascism in the United States and Australia.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Kate Burns

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Anatomy of a Fall: mind blown 28:56

27d ago28:56

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Every-now-and-then we stumble across unassuming movies that blow our socks off. Anatomy of a Fall is one of these. There’s so much to love about this movie which is a masterclass in character, mystery, tension, and nearly every story telling principle we’ve discussed on the podcast. Of course, there’s a great deal to learn about progressive complic…

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Catholic EMF Fairy Judge 1:14:02

29d ago1:14:02

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In this episode of the Yeah… Nah! podcast, the team ponder an email sent in by Barry Lennox, who knows a little more about EMF than the people selling EMF Rocks. Katrina finishes off her series on Sovereign Citizens, looking at how the courts have dealt with the madness, and Bronwyn and Mark both have some weird and wonderful stories about the Cath…

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Episode 421 - There's No Place Like Home 1:18:41

1M ago1:18:41

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Toc and Mel have returned from New Zealand to enjoy running back on home soil. But not before they caught up again at Pyramid Hill Golf Trail parkrun. Amongst the news from around the globe were roving reports from Calum at Market Bosworth Country, Ingrid at Australian Standing Stones and PK pops in from Port Broughton parkrun. And that’s not the h…

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Jason Wilson on Unions & Kulchur Wars

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This week we are joined again by our intrepid US correspondent Jason Wilson for a May Day special discussing unions and culture wars.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Jason Wilson

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Shirley: when endings fail 41:16

1M ago41:16

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I think the filmmakers had good intentions when they made SHIRLEY, unfortunately, they failed to stick to the essentials of storytelling. In this episode, Melanie does a fantastic job of illustrating what happens to a story when writers fail to create obstacles that progressively complicate the plot. (Progressive Complications are a big deal - you'…

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Episode 420 - No Indeed. Indeed, No 42:40

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Simon and Sarah are both back with a belly full of Easter eggs. They discuss the many records broken this week across Australia and Budgie makes an appearance back down under. There are roving reports from Warrandyte River Reserve and Shrewsbury parkrun. Let’s not forget, a snippet from the founder of this event that brings us together each week.…

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Talia Lavin on Wilder Faith

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This week Talia Lavin joins us again to discuss the Christian Right and Satanic Nazis.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Talia Lavin

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Mother's Instinct: keeps you guessing 26:29

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The antagonist owned the progressive complications in this movie. Celine shows her best friend Alice what a fate worse than death could be. Valerie explains how the Core Event is linked to its genre and why it’s important to understand the difference between the core event in an action, horror, or thriller. -M For access to writing templates and wo…

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SMS Rock Justice 1:04:01

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Scams, scams, scams in this episode of the Yeah… Nah! Podcast, with Mark talking about his activism dealing with an NZ Post text-based scam, Bronwyn looking into vastly-overpriced bags of rocks that are supposed to protect you from harmful Electromagnetic radiation, and Katrina documenting how some Sovereign Citizens in New Zealand have been trying…

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Healing Isn’t Beige. It’s Covered in Crumbs at 2am 19:08

1M ago19:08

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In today’s episode of Chaos, Crumbs and Clarity, we’re pulling back the beige linen curtain on what healing actually looks like — and spoiler alert: it’s not softly lit journalling sessions and rose quartz water bottles. It’s crying into a bowl of cereal at 2am, rage-texting your ex (then deleting it), and realising you’ve been performing wellness …

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Episode 419 - palm 25 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Mel & Toc took the show on the road to Queenstown in New Zealand for the 8th palm, and the first outside Australia. We spoke to our two international attendees - Johan Duvenhage from Sud Afrique and Ali Sheppard from the UK. Lyndell and Tracey ran the quizz, and we enjoyed our usual Q & A with the live audience ... some of which you will get to hea…

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Rachel Withers on Election 2025

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This week we have a chat with Australia's #1 Authority on Auspol, Rachel Withers, about the Federal Election.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Rachel Withers

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Greenbook: when society is the antagonist 22:28

2M ago22:28

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If you're writing a character-driven story, or a story where society is the antagonist, or a story with broad societal issues, add Greenbook to your list of films to study. I know all about the controversy surrounding this film but our analysis this week is, as always, on the storytelling craft. And from a craft perspective, this movie does a whole…

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Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc on the history of fascism in Ireland

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This week we have a yarn with historian Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc about his new book Burn Them Out!By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc

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Anyone But You: yeah nah 27:18

2M ago27:18

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First of all I have to let you know that it’s a miracle that no podcasters were harmed during the making of this episode. Bloody hell! What have I done? The cringe factor in this movie is off the charts - it’s worse than getting “sand up your clacker” (if you’ve watched this movie, you’ll get the reference). However, the opening scene does provide …

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SEO Sovereign White House 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

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In this episode of the only official podcast of the NZ Skeptics ever to have existed, Bronwyn is concerned that skeptical slapdowns aren’t enough to keep a good bullshit peddler down, Mark is dismayed at people contacting the NZ Skeptics who want us to try to trick search engines into increasing our ranking, and Katrina starts a very long journey i…

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The Bank of Dave: def leppard steals the show 26:58

2M ago26:58

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It's a brand new season and that means two brand new story theory principles to discuss! This time around, I'm studying the core event (aka a story's climax) and Melanie is studying progressive complications. The writers of THE BANK OF DAVE definitely poured some sugar on this genuinely sweet, feel-good movie. It's rock solid. As an added bonus, it…

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Episode 418 - Yeah Nah 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

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In our last episode before palm25 we hear from Toc about his new event at Eildon Pondage while Mel was adventuring on the road to Drage Reserve. Mel got ranty about stuff. Invy is the new Voldemort. And we have roving reports from Surat Memorial Park and Letsatsi Lodge. Plus all the usuals as we bid farewell to updates on Birtinya Island.…

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Richard Seymour on Disaster Nationalism

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This week we have a chat with author Richard Seymour about Disaster Nationalism.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Richard Seymour

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Becoming a Bestselling Author, with Brian Proctor 36:52

2M ago36:52

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In this special bonus episode, I interview Brian Proctor, a bestselling author in the field of personal development. This might seem like an odd fit for the show until you realize that it's not our talent or ability that holds us back as writers, it's our mindset. In this interview we discuss how to conquer procrastination, the truth about manifest…

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Telekinetic Cyclone IQ 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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In this episode of the Yeah... Nah! podcast, hosts Bronwyn Rideout, Mark Honeychurch and Katrina Borthwick explore the ethical implications of using AI tools when making content for the NZ Skeptics. They discuss recent weather-related scams surrounding Cyclone Alfred, the latest strange trend on TikTok involving telekinesis, and the dubious intelle…

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You Made a Mistake, Not a Legacy 22:40

2M ago22:40

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You Are Not Your Mistakes! In this episode of The Gentle Living Podcast, we’re exploring the tender process of taking accountability without shame or self-punishment. I’ll share how separating your actions from your identity can lead to deep healing, and why compassion, towards yourself and others, is key to real, lasting growth. So, pour yourself …

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Episode 417 - Baby Brain is Real 40:07

2M ago40:07

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Sarah is back in the comfy chair, talking with Simon about the last seven weeks, cyclones and a few records. We have a roving report from Penrith parkrun (not the one in Western Sydney). There were two exciting launches, with at least one going straight to the top of the bucket list. Tune in to see which two unlikely Adventurers also cross paths.…

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Byron Clark on Christchurch & Destiny

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This week we chat with author Byron Clark about the 6th anniversary of the attack in Christchurch, as well as other far-Right happenings in Aotearoa.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Byron C Clark

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Pretty Woman: a masterclass in the fundamentals (archive) 46:16

3M ago46:16

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While Melanie and I continue to beaver away in the background, we thought we'd pull PRETTY WOMAN from the archives for you. This movie is a fan favourite and here's the thing, it gets all the storytelling fundamentals exactly right. We can't wait to share our new project with you. Stay tuned for more! - V. For access to writing templates and worksh…

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Episode 416 - Falicitating Fun 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Mel and Toc are here to mention Ingrid – over and over. And we falicitate all the reports on French omissions, CEO disappearances and cyclone impacts. Cryptic? That’s the point! Plus we have roving reports from Toowoomba, University of WA and du Bois de Boulogne, Paris. Listen in.By parkrun adventurers

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Craig Johnson on How To Talk To Your Son About Fascism

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This week we chat with historian Craig Johnson about his new book How To Talk To Your Son About Fascism.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Craig Johnson

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The Dry: an intro to outback noir (archive) 38:24

3M ago38:24

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While Melanie and I cook up something extra special for you, we're highlighting some past episodes that you might have missed. THE DRY is an Outback Noir that we studied back in season 9. We talk about the environment as an antagonist, character archetypes, and a whole lot more. Check it out! - V. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and…