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Is any of this remotely true?

No.

It's true to my knowledge, but I live in Australia and watch his shows

Contents 1 Remote controlled seagull? 2 = Making way for Eminem 2.1 Raspberry Cordial 2.2 John Safran vs. God - dæmonic possesion and exorcism 2.3 Speaking in Tongues - political correctness 2.4 Which charts? 2.5 radio (RRR) 2.6 radio (JJJ) 2.7 Fake bit of information? 2.8 2007 MTV Pilot?

[edit] Remote controlled seagull?

Somehow I don't think he "flew" a remote controlled seagull onto the pitch to entice Warnie with a cigarette. I would have thought it would a remote controlled base with a plastic seagull on top. In which case the correct verb would be "drove". Anyone with more information? Imroy 12:10, 2005 May 28 (UTC)

• • actually, it was a remote control car with a plastic seagull attached to the top with the cigarette attached which he drove to Warnie... he talked about it on speaking in tounges (episode 12). - Chris M (aust) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 211.26.97.66 (talk • contribs) .

[edit] = Making way for Eminem

I think it should be mentioned that what he said on Andrew Denton was in jest - he wasn't serious. Anyone have any objections to this edit? I always ask for permission, isn't it sweet? :P

[edit] Raspberry Cordial

This section is essentially just a transcript of the episode of Music Jamboree which deals with Raspberry Cordial. This should either be referenced and indicated as such, or justified with a disclaimer that it's John's own words - hardly impartial. Kirkbroadhurst 20.44, 6 Sep 2005 (AEST)

[edit] John Safran vs. God - dæmonic possesion and exorcism

I have updated the section on the exorcism shown with info from my memory of when Safran appeared on Enough Rope. I would appreciate it if someone else who saw this segment would please review this to ensure the accuracy of what I have written.

220.240.33.141 11:16, 20 December 2005 (UTC)W.Manley

[edit] Speaking in Tongues - political correctness

Is having Andrew Bolt and Andrew Fraser as guests on the show politically correct? From the SBS website it seems to be quite controversial.

--Keiths 17:30, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

I also dont think that Maguire 'lacks spark'--he has obviuosly been edited that way--his conversations are continually abruptly ended. Personally I think Maquire is miles better than Saffran who comes across as ignorant with no original thoughts in his head. Lentisco 02:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Which charts?

It peaked at #39 and was nominated for an ARIA. Should specify which charts this number refers to. --Calair 00:02, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

I think it's pretty obvious it's the Australian charts. What other country would it be? M.C. Brown Shoes 08:04, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] radio (RRR)

the bit about rrr isn't totally correct. It says he was a regular host. I think it should just say he was a co-host. He was actually a host. And he isn't anymore. He was actually replaced by Angus Sampson. If I could remember when that was with any certainty, or could find references, I would update it myself. --UnnamedGent 17:51, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] radio (JJJ)

A song by Raspberry Cordial from "Taste Test", University Elevator Music, is legally downloadable from the Triple J website. What is the URL ? --UnnamedGent 17:51, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fake bit of information?

"Recently John has mentioned on Triple J radio that he is somewhat sceptical about the quality of information available on the internet, and particularly Wikipedia. He suggested that from what he can see, the internet was full of little bits of misinformation about himself [citation needed]."

Unless this is a rather strong piece of irony, I think someone must have put this on as a joke, so for now I'm going to take the liberty of deleting it.Not Worth Waiting For 07:40, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

It seems he really believed this up until very recently, on Triple J radio, Sunday Night Safran, 18th May 2008 he mentioned, 'I am never going to bag Wikipedia again, cos, you know, I have often bagged Wikipedia. But this has totally turned me around and I am now very pro-Wikipedia.' (at 45 minutes in podcast) after discovering the Navies of landlocked countries page which greatly interested him. Kestrel7e7 (talk) 09:53, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] 2007 MTV Pilot?

Does anybody know enough about the new MTV Pilot "John Safran Saves America" to include it in the article. HE has spoken about it on Triple J a fair bit recently, both on his own show and as a guest on Top Shelf with Robbie Buck. All are on the podcasts.