Volume Podcasts & Africa Check
What's Crap on WhatsApp?
The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check and Volume Podcasts.
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12 de jun de 2026
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Episódios
COVID-19: Don't Believe Every Video You See 04.05.2020 8:59
This week Kate and Paul thank some enthusiastic listeners, debunk some fake viral videos and consider the best way to wear a face mask. Produced by Volume and Africa Check.
COVID-19: should you wash your groceries in bleach? 18.04.2020 9:02
This week Kate and Paul debunk three more myths about COVID-19. Produced by Volume and Africa Check.
Debunking COVID-19 Myths: non-existent vaccines, second-hand clothes and dubious documents 03.04.2020 6:45
Produced by Volume and Africa Check.
Working remotely in the time of COVID-19 20.03.2020 7:09
This week Kate and Paul record from their respective homes as the new corona virus grips the world.
Coronavirus and other health checks 09.03.2020 6:46
In this episode we take on two hoaxes about the coronavirus and in the process address some nasty rumours about China. Produced by Volume and Africa Check. Presented by Kate Wilkinson and Paul McNally.
Magic ATM Codes 04.03.2020 5:10
Presented by Paul McNally and Kate Wilkinson. Produced by Volume and Africa Check.
Coronavirus 07.02.2020 6:22
The World Health Organisation says that his outbreak has been accompanied by an “infodemic”: “an overabundance of information (some accurate and some not) that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it." We explore this and tell you what is crap and what is not.
Deadly Kettle Spiders 29.01.2020 4:42
In this episode Kate and Paul fear what may or may not be lurking in their kettles (plus there is a joyous competition in store). Produced by Volume and Africa Check. Presented by Paul McNally and Kate Wilkinson.
2019 Recap 13.01.2020 5:03
In the first episode of 2020 we take time to reflect on the best of the past. Kate and Paul share their favourite debunks of the year.
Free Back-2-School Condoms 06.12.2019 5:54
Will a full tank of petrol explode in hot weather? Does South African Airways employ 55,500 people? Will kids get condoms with their back to school stationery next year? Does pressing 'cancel' twice before inserting your card in an ATM protect your pin? These are the questions for the latest episode of What's Crap on WhatsApp. Produced by Volume and Africa Check.
Apricot Seeds Cure Cancer 01.11.2019 6:44
The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check, Volume and the International Fact-Checking Network.
Pepper Snakes 04.10.2019 6:48
In this episode Paul gets freaked out by a video of what looks like the world's smallest poisonous snake... can it be real?
Egging car windscreens 17.09.2019 5:58
In his episode we have a bumper crime edition with three debunks centred on what baddies may or may not be up to. Plus, a callback to a debunk from a previous episode.
Pop-up Ads 27.08.2019 5:39
This episode we look at the hoax that WhatsApp is closing, a scam that promises you huge amounts of money and the trend that delivery men are being robbed.
Poisoned Juice 27.08.2019 5:43
This episode we look at banking, fake poisoned juice and TWO hi-jacking hoaxes.
Charlize Theron 26.08.2019 7:04
This episode we debunk if criminals are handing out key holders with trackers in them, does cough syrup mixed with milk kill children, will SA inmates get a bonus when they leave and is Charlize Theron a secret funder of political parties.
Burning Trucks 26.08.2019 5:06
This week we debunk stories on WhatsApp that involve burning trucks, crying children and Zimbabweans coming to South Africa.
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