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Not Backed By Science is a podcast where two Qld comedians test out pyschics, alternative medicines, conspiracy theories and the occult! Come and joins us for a laugh as we explore the unexplainable and the nonsensical!

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    • Aug 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    PLEASE BUY TICKETS TO MY SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 5:58


    PLEASE BUY TICKETS TO MY SHOW   www.stickytickets.com.au/88799   Discount code "wacky" for 50% off ticket price.

    Ep 24 - Psychic Pudding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 53:32


    This week we find out just how un psychic we both are. Its good.   Get your funny fest tickets here Nick Carr Floods the Market https://www.stickytickets.com.au/88799/nick_carr_floods_the_market.aspx Bronny & Sons Comedy Company https://www.stickytickets.com.au/89089/bronny__sons_comedy_company.aspx  

    EP 23 - RETURN OF KUSS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 51:02


    BK is BBBBACK BABY! We catch up about all sort of stuff. The runes tell bronwyn she needs to pull herself up by her bootstraps, nick learns of a penetrating force and bronwyn is wrong about the fast and furious franchise. Its a cracker.   Check out Bris Funny Fest. Our shows will be dope.   My tickets are at stickytickets/com.au/88799   Brons arent up yet.

    Ep 22 - Due Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 74:57


    This week Vanessa Conlin returns on her due date to talk to Nick about life and comedy. Its great fun!!! Check out Nick's upcoming solo show as part of the Bris Funny Fest: Nick Carr Floods the Market   https://www.stickytickets.com.au/88799

    Ep 21 - I Heart Crook Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 51:25


    Genuinely one of my favourite episodes we have done. I had such an awesome chat with this weeks guest, Stu Daulman! Stu is an awesome guest and we get a little deep! Theres alot of comedy/festival talk as we recorded this right near the end of a looong MICF. We make the podcast's second trip to the Spellbox in Melbourne and had another psychic reading. Its a gooden. Get stuck in!   Stu also has a great Podcast After Dinner with the Daulmans.  You can find it here. https://omny.fm/shows/after-dinner-with-the-daulmans/playlists/podcast   You can also find out what Stu is up to here. https://stuartdaulman.com/

    Ep 20 - Worst First Reik...i

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 56:49


    Oh hello there Not Backed By Scientists!!!! Sorry again for the delay. I have no good excuses that I havent already used. I am terrible.  This new ep is soooo good. We dive deeper into the horrific mental state I was left in during the MICF with effervescent new guest Kelly Fastuca!!!!    Stucs is an absolute gem and I took her to test out Reiki at another cracking shop tucked away in Melbourne. Kelly is heaps of fun to talk to and there is a fair bit of cross over between our podcasts and this ep really is amazing listening.    You can get more Kelly you can get it @https://www.kellyfastuca.com/   Also kellys podcast Worst First Dates is a fucking banger! I love it.  You can get it here @ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/worst-first-dates-with-brett-blake-and-kelly-fastuca/id1316012755?mt=2 I recommend listening from the very start. But if you want a little taster here is the episode I was on https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/51-cock-blockers-with-nick-carr/id1316012755?i=1000422807138

    Ep 19 - The Seagull and the Pendulum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 65:40


    Woweee!!! Melbourne was sooo much fun! This is the first in a series of 3 eps that I recorded in Melbourne and they are all a little different from our usually style. Let me know what you think!!   My guest this week was the Hilarious Eve Ellenbogen and she was a genuine delight. I took her to test out a Pendulum Reading at the Spellbox. Get stuck into it.   You can find all things Eve @ https://www.eveellenbogen.com/

    Ep 18 - UF(Faux)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 89:26


    So, turns out that there is a martian base on Jupiter. Trust me, a pair of CIA astral projectors told said so.    This week we team up with the awesome team from the D4WH podcast for the biggest cross over event since Endgame. Its a super fun ep make sure you check out their awesome podcast @ https://thenerdinfinite.podbean.com/   Adam and Nicchia are both amazing comics and you can follow them @ Adam - https://www.facebook.com/thenerdinfinite/ Nicchia - https://www.facebook.com/nicchiaschutt/  

    EP 17 - The Stones on These Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 53:49


    GEEE Jimminy Jillickers that was fun to record. Tarun and Jayde are so much fun to hang out with. Such a good ep! Tarun shares his biscuits and cant stop rubbing the stones on his face. Trust me its good.   You know what else is good!? The Big Boiz of Brisbane Comedy at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!!!! Its on right now and for the next two weeks!! Grab a bunch of mates and some cheap tickets and come along. Use the promo code "science" for a tasty exclusive podcast discount!   https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/big-boiz-of-brisbane-comedy

    EP 16 - The Recookiening

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 51:57


    Ok, sooooo turns out that fortune cookies were never a good idea for this show. But lucky for me I had 3 awesome guests to make some very boring cookies very very funny. Im joined by guest host Jemma Kidd (confirmed racist) as we talk to Based Comedy runner Josh Armstrong and International Headliner Aliyah Kanani. Aliyah is from Canada and she stopped in this week on the way to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. We harness the power of the cards in order to determine how Aliyahs festival run will go and also to work out if Josh's rampart stds will get the better of him.    Check out Aliyahs Festival show at  https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/where-you-from-from   And make sure you grab tickets for Big Boiz of Brisbane Comedy   https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/big-boiz-of-brisbane-comedy  

    EP 15 - Eat the Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 48:51


    Oh Dang!!! This weeks ep is sooo much fun. Former Brisbane Comic (now a southern defector) Oliver Twist joins Nick, literally behind the wheel as we battle rain, bad directions and a chatty GPS to tell you all about fish foot baths. It gets Weird!!! Enjoy the ep and buy tickets for the Big Boiz of Brisbane Comedy pretty please!!!!   https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/big-boiz-of-brisbane-comedy

    Ep 14 - I just realised that the term "Old Wives Tales" is probably sexist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 77:05


    HUGE REVEAL THIS EP!!!!!! This week Erin Michelle joins me as a guest host whilst the hilarious Vanessa Conlin drops a huge bombshell on us. Then harnessing the power of old wives tales we try to get to the bottom of it. We have possibly the harshest card reading yet, erin and vanessa pull off the most epic foot five in history and Nick virtue signals his ass off.  Seriously fun ep! Get stuck into it.   Erin has a super fun instagram and you can follow her @erinmakescreativechoices   and you can find Vanessa @vanessaconlincomedy

    Ep 13. Drinking Chinese Bathwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 66:35


    Woooowwweeeee. This weeks ep is a veritable barrell of fun! We were lucky enough to have Sam Bowden as our guest to talk about herbal tea's, and then blow me down, David Woodhead appeared and non stop chuckles ensued. We had such a good time that we spent almost no time at all discussing the actual topic. We also gave Bronwyn a good old fashioned roasting for abandoning us, fire off a questionable email that rhymes and Sam teaches nick about the flavour profile Umami.   Check out the boys on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/sambowdencomic/   https://www.facebook.com/davidwoodheadcomedy/    Make sure you get in early and grab some tickets for the BIG BOIZ OF BRISBANE COMEDY!!!!!! https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/big-boiz-of-brisbane-comedy

    Ep 12 - Chilly Dilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 81:22


    Thats right folks, this week I make Logie Winner Dilruk Jayasinha freeze hits bits off in a Cryotherapy Tank. This ep is an absolute crack up and we go all over the place, Dil wants to go speed dating, Bron wants proof that Nick is smart, someone gets stung by a jelly fish and Erin gets her divers license. Listen to the EP I promise it all makes sense.    You can find Dil - FB - https://www.facebook.com/DilrukJComedian/ Insta- dilrukj Twitter - @Dilrukj   Jump onto tickets for Dil's MICF shows. He really is a killer comic so make sure you don't miss out on his new show Cheat Days.   https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/cheat-day-s     Get onto Fit Bet Podcast. Its soooo good.  https://omny.fm/shows/fitbet-with-dilruk-jayasinha-and-ben-lomas/playlists/podcast   Also, the young Josh Armstrong runs the fantastic Based Comedy all over the Gold Coast and is currently hard at work for the upcoming GC laughs festival which is featuring some of my favourite comics of all time. https://gclaughs.com.au/  

    BONUS EP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 42:20


    SUPER SPECIAL BONUS EP OUT THIS WEEK!   I am doing an amazing show as part of the Sit Down Comedy Fringe Festival with amazing comedians Michelle Azevedo, Tom Clark and Sam Bowden. Its gunna be sooo much fun and its going down THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. Jump in and grab tickets @ http://www.sitdowncomedyfringe.com.au/three-men-and-a-little-lady/   You don't want to miss this show. These comedians are all very very funny.  Tickets are $15 and these shows are already packed. Make sure you jump onto tickets soon before they sell out!

    Ep 11 - I Regret Saying Bone Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 60:10


    This week we test out accupuncture with MJ Wong. He's a freaking legend and this weeks ep is super funny. We talk about all sorts of stuff. It goes well and truly off the rails. So good.    You can find MJ here FB - https://www.facebook.com/mjwonglol/ Insta - mjwonglol     Adelaide Fringe https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/mj-wong-in-the-wong-family-af2019   MICF - Big Boiz of Brisbane Comedy https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/big-boiz-of-brisbane-comedy   You can find MJ's Podcasts on any good podcast apps or check out the links below   Dont Tell Mum http://mjwonglol.libsyn.com/   The Cyoclonic Jerks https://myoclonicjerks.podbean.com/

    EP 10 - Empathising with Ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 69:34


    Holy Crap Noodles Batman!!!!! This week we have Ashwin Segkar guide us through some Astral Projection!!! Its super dooper fun. You might know Ashwin from ABC radio. Hes an absolute legend.    We kick the episode off with a quick run through of where our downloads are coming from, discuss Ashwin's past lives, I give another spot on Tarot card reading and Bronwyn tries her best. We make alot of intentions and imagine stuff.    If you want to watch this english douche bags Astral Projection video for yourself - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzCpq3uwlrc   Check out Ashwin @ FB - https://www.facebook.com/AshwinSegkarComedy/ Insta - ashwinsegkar Twitter @AshwinSegkar   You can get tickets for Ashwin's Melbourne Comedy Festival Show "Blood Books" below. Ashwin's Shows are always hilarious and something different. Ashwin is an incredible comic and you should definitly check it out.  https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/bloodbooks   Also you might like a radio segment that Ashwin had me as a guest on. All the eps of the show "Help Me! I'm a Comedian" are amazing and you should definitely check them out. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/editorschoice/nick-carr/10639468  

    Ep 9 - Sick Purple Doc Martins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 61:43


    This week we check out a spiritual church with hilarious comedian and improviser Chris Martin.    Chris has shows all over the country at the moment:-   https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/claw-machine-af2019?venue=166%3A855   Chris and I are also doing a show at the MICF https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/big-boiz-of-brisbane-comedy  

    Ep 8 - Mel Buttle Kissed Steve Pemburton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 65:55


    Goddam this episode is fucken siiiiicccckkkk!!!!!!! We were graced by the presence of Bake Off host, and regular on The Project MEL BUTTLE!!!! So excited to have Mel in this week as we get our Aura Photographed. Bronwyn won't do dares, Mel takes control of her reputation and we discuss tinder!!! Its a cracker of an episode and if you dont listen to it you may be a vampire and we have to stake you!!!!!   If you loved Mel (of course you did, shes awesome you dickhead) you are in luck, cause she is on tour. Check out dates and tickets here:- https://comedy.com.au/tour/mel-buttle-2019/   Find Mel @ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMelButtle/ Insta - melindabuttle twitter - @MelindaButtle     Other pods to check out   D4WH a doctor who podcast https://thenerdinfinite.podbean.com/     

    Ep 7 - Ain't It Bad Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 74:16


    THIS EP IS SOOOOOO MUCH FUN!!!!! The team from Ain't it Rich join us for an early morning coffee and a whole stack of good times. We dive right into some superstitions, Ari communes with the unicorns for our first ever reverse reading and Bronwyn is on fire!!!!!!! Mickey Flykick and Aria Salan's amazing Podcast Ain't It Rich is awesome. Make sure you check it out. Bronwyn and I are regular guests. https://www.aintitrich.com/    

    Ep 6 - It Started in Poland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 47:24


    This week we record live from a Salt Cave! We were lucky to wrangle another one of the hosts of the very funny "Phone Hacks" podcast, Mike Goldstein. Bronwyn contacts the spirits to find out if Mike's upcomming marriage will be a sucess and Nick licks a wall. Its real good stuff.    Also two americans in a row! Who the fuck booked that?!!!!   You can find Mike at @MikeGoldsteinComedy on facebook and make sure you get into his podcast The Phone Hacks!!! Its excellent.  you can find it here:- https://omny.fm/shows/the-phone-hacks/playlists/podcast   PS Mike sucks at tennis. Its not relevant to the ep but I think its important to note.

    Ep 5 - Neon Means Handjobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 47:30


    What a genuine pleasure it was this week to have our guest Joe Schaffer on the show. Hes our favourite Texan and this week we dive into the ancient massage technique known as cupping. Its a bunch of fun.    You can find more of Joe @joejoeschaffer. He really is the nicest boy!    

    Ep 4 - Enter the Corpse Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 59:28


    Woweee!!!!! We have THE Pig in the City as a guest this week! How lucky is that. Bronwyn and the hilarious Nick Capper go for a float in a tiny dark room that looked like it should have bodies floating in it. But its not really a murder tank. I'm just kidding. I'm so silly with my jokes. Hehehehe. Anyways its actually a Sensory Deprevation tank and its such a fun topic that we end up taking about weird cults in the Darling Downs and the Lockyer Valley. Its really good times. Make sure you catch Nick Capper this festival season, he is an absolute killer!    Tickets at www.nickcapper.com Check him out:- FB - Nick Capper Insta - @capperflapper Twitter - @capperflapper

    Ep 3 - The Owl in the Teacup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 56:07


    This week our intrepid explorers have a guest along for the ride!!! The delightful Kirsty Webeck joins Bronwyn and Nick as they all get their tea leaves read. Its intense, we find out about proper dick collection storage techniques, Nick's ghost guardians and that Kirsty is the owl in bron's teacup.    Its alot of fun. Definitely get stuck into it.    Make sure you check out Kirsty on her travels around the country and at the MICF 2019.    https://www.facebook.com/kirstywebeck/ instagram  - kirstywebeck twitter - @KirstyWebeck MICF - https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/chipper-1

    Ep 2 - A FANTABULOUS episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 59:29


    In this newest episode of Not Backed by Science, our two lovable raggamuffins check out the Toowoomba Psychic Expo and the origins of Coco tits is finally revealed!!!

    Ep 1 - Fortune Cookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 39:35


    The very first episode of Not Backed By Science. We tuck into a box of fortune cookies without any fortunes, risk bad luck by reading eachothers horoscopes and push the boundaries of decency by dropping the C bomb a whole bunch. Its a fun introduction to our fun new podcast and make sure you stick around for the bonus round to find out if we get mega rich off a 6 number keno ticket!   This was recorded quite a while ago and there has been some delays in getting these out. The delays being that I (Nick Carr) am a garbage human!

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