The Skeptic Zone
By Richard Saunders
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Description
The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'.
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #539 - 17.February.2019 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:35 Interview with Mark Edward Mark Edward is a professional mentalist who specializes in magic of the mind. He has spent more than 25 years in world-class venues from high-end night clubs and theaters to.. | 16 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #538 - 10.February.2019 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:05 Shoot for the Moon We chat to Prof. Richard Wiseman about his new book based on the Apollo Moon missions, 'Shoot for the Moon'. Books on success usually focus on genetically gifted Olympians,... | 9 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #537 - 3.February.2019 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50 Who is 'The Well-Known Skeptic'? We chat to Rob Palmer, a listener to the Skeptic Zone who has gone on to be involved with investigations and reports. ... | 2 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #536 - 27.January.2019 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:20 Oh Yow! Oh Yowie! Reports are coming in of a large, unearthly creature attacking a delivery truck in Australia. We talk to famed investigator Ben Radford from the Squaring the Strange podcast to hear... | 26 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #535 - 20.January.2019 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:24 Oh No! It's Ross Blocher! We travel to the city of Portland, Oregon to see the live show of 'Oh No Ross and Carrie!' http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/oh-no-ross-and-carrie 0:10:40 Climate Science and.. | 19 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #534 - 13.January.2019 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:15 Ear Candles: the outcome of TGA complaint Ear candling is a widely promoted alternative medical practice that involves inserting and lighting a hollow candle in the ear canal. It is claimed that... | 12 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #533 - 6.January.2019 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 GSoW at the Exploratorium We join Susan Gerbic, Mark Edward and Jay Diamond for a day at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. https://www.exploratorium.edu 0:21:30 Life is Wild... With... | 5 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #532 - 30.December.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 The Raw Skeptic Report... With Heidi Robertson This week Heidi has a follow up by Jane Hansen to last week's story from the recent ABC TV 7:30 Report on "No Jab - No Play". This is followed by... | 29 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #531 - 23.December.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:322 The Raw Skeptic Report... With Heidi Robertson This week Heidi gives some background to the recent ABC TV 7:30 Report story on "No Jab - No Play". 7:30 Report ... | 22 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #530 - 16.December.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 Grain of Salt... With Eran Segev Interview with Edva Lotan from Midaat Fighting Anti-Vax nonsense and promoting good health. Midaat was established with the goal of aiding the public in Israel to... | 15 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #529 - 9.December.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:35 Maynard’s Spooky Action Skepticon interview with Carrie Poppy http://www.facebook.com/onrac 0:26:00 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for December We ask pubbers what podcasts they would like to... | 7 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #528 - 2.December.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:20 Maynard’s Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Part #6 Lee Murray Dr Pamela Gay Luke Freeman Dr Vyom Sharmer 0:33:35 Anti-vax activist charges parents $4000 for ‘expert... | 1 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #527 - 25.November.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 Maynard’s Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Part #5 Kate Browne Dr Vyom Sharmer Eran Segev and more https://www.finder.com.au/ 0:25:00 Science Friction with Brian... | 24 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #526 -18.November.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Susan Gerbic from GSoW Update on Facilitated Communication https://www.facebook.com/GSoWproject 0:16:04 Maynard’s Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Part #4 Magicians Nick Kay... | 17 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #525 -11.November.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:25 Maynard and Richard's Spooky Action... Interviews from the Oz Paranormal & Spiritual Expo 2018 Good Games Miranda https://www.goodgames.com.au/au/stores/nsw/miranda.html Cast from Dungeon fx... | 10 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #524 - 4.November.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:20 Maynard’s Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Yvette d'Entremont, also known as The SciBabe Part #2 Adam Reakes - Ruth Ellison - Tim Mendham - Jessica Singer... | 3 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #523 - 28.October.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:20 Crowd Interviews from Skepticon 2018 We chat to Mandy-Lee Noble Heidi Robertson The GSoW Team Dr Sue Blackmore 0:13:33 Aust Skeptics Campaigns and Investigations – have your say Australian Skeptics Inc... | 25 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #522 - 21.October.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Maynard’s Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon Trivia Night Maynard chats to Mandy-Lee Noble Jo Benhamu Beth Darlington Dr Sue Blackmore Kirsten Banks Dr Pamela Gay 0:21:25 Australian Skeptics... | 18 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #521 - 14.October.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:20 Mark Mayer and so-called "Psychic Detectives" From 2005 an interview with the Melbourne magician about his investigations. 0:16:18 Mind Body Wallet for October 2018 Once again we head for... | 10 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #520 - 7.October.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:20 Carrie Poppy Direct from Hollywood, we chat to Carrie about her upcoming trip to Australia and about the Oh No Ross and Carrie Podcast. http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/oh-no-ross-and-carrie 0:16:18... | 5 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #519 - 30.September.2018 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:28Life is Wild! With Michelle Franklin The problem of poachingEndangered species that are killed, so that their bones and eyes and various other equally useless body parts can fail to cure anything from malaria.. | 28 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #518 - 23.September.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:28 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Heidi tells us of her efforts, via her local council, to stop the Anti-Vax crowd from using council facilities in the Byron Shire of NSW. 0:23:30 The end of... | 21 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #517 - 16.September.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:45 Interview with Dr Alice Howarth Dr Alice Howarth (PhD) is a cellular and molecular biologist with a specialism in cancer research who is currently researching nanomedicines at the University of Liverpool... | 15 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #516 - 9.September.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:45 Interview with Celestia Ward Squaring the Strange brings evidence-based analysis and commentary to a wide variety of topics, ranging from the paranormal to the political. Investigating ghosts. Debunking... | 8 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #515 - 2.September.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:57 Prof. Paul Willis Australian university students appear to give far more credit to the science of human evolution and far less to creationism or divine guidance than the previous generation. ... | 1 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #514 - 26.August.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 Stephen Barrett, M.D from Quackwatch Stephen Barrett, M.D., a retired psychiatrist who lives near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has achieved national renown as an author, editor, and consumer... | 25 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #513 - 19.August.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:30 Kate Browne Kate is an investigative journalist and leader of the news team at CHOICE. She is also known as 'The Gulty Mum' from the ABC TV show 'The Checkout' and will be the M.C. for the upcoming... | 18 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #512 - 12.August.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:04 Dr Vyom Sharma Magic - Science - Medicine Meet Vyom at Skepticon 2018 in October. https://www.vyomsharma.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS0yG1kzAeE 0:16:45 Naturopath banned for life following... | 10 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone - Special Report - 10.August.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Heidi Robertson 0:01:40 The Raw Skeptic Report.... with Heidi Robertson A special report and review of the new documentary “Vitamainia”, screened in the Anti-Vax heartland of Mullumbimby, NSW. Also local council under fire... | 10 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #511 - 8.August.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 Claire Klingenberg heading to Scotland We chat to Claire about her work as the President of the European Council of Skeptical Organizations and learn of her upcoming trip to speak in Scotland.... | 4 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #510 - 29.July.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders With updates on Geoengineering and Tsunami warnings. 0:07:45 The Raw Skeptic Report.... with Heidi Robertson A pro vaccinatoin poster created by the North Rivers Vaccinaton Supports has gone viral around... | 28 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #509 - 22.July.2018 | 0:00:00 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... | 21 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #508 - 15.July.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:05:10 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Once again Maynard heads to Sydney's Skeptics in the Pub to chat to pubbers and ask the bi questions... "Would you like to be abducted by Aliens?" Also... | 14 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #507 - 8.July.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 The Diet Skeptic Report - With Mandy-Lee Noble This week the Diet Skeptic and special guest Dr Chris Noble PhD will be looking at psychological acupuncture, a counselling therapy referred to as... | 8 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #506 - 1.July.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:30 Interview with Mick West In Escaping the Rabbit Hole, author Mick West shares over a decade’s worth of knowledge and experience investigating and debunking false conspiracy theories through his... | 30 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #505 - 24.June.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:35 The Raw Skeptic Report.... with Heidi Robertson Heidi heads to the city of Brisbane, Queesland to aid the stand of Light for Riley at the Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo. After a wander... | 23 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #504 - 17.June.2018 | 0:00:00 Hunting for Bigfoot 0:01:48 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:12 Interview with Yvette d'Entremont Yvette d'Entremont, also known as SciBabe, is a public speaker, science blogger, and former analytical chemist. She has a... | 16 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #503 - 10.June.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:50 Michael Marshall from The Good Thinking Society The British Homeopathic Association lost their legal case against NHS England, with the judge dismissing all four parts of their case. The BHA had... | 9 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #502 - 3.June.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Mind - Body - Wallet Once again, with no regard for personal sanity, our small but brave band of skeptics venture into the world of woo, magic, woo, quackery and woo. Will they make it out in time... | 2 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #501 - 27.May.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:12 Interview with Sharon Hill Sharon Hill’s Spooky Geology - June Skeptics Café speaker in Melbourne. Sharon is a Pennsylvanian geologist who researches the paranormal, pseudoscience, and anomalous... | 26 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #500 - 20.May.2018 | 0:00:00 Message from James Randi 0:00:45 Introduction Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka 0:07:10 Australian Skeptics Flu Vaccination Day Skeptics in Sydney take advantage of the Australian Skeptics Flu Vaccination afternoon. We are in the... | 19 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #499 - 13.May.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 Oh My Stars! Interview with Dr Pamela Gay Dr Pamela Gay is an American astronomer, educator, podcaster, and writer, best known for her work in astronomical podcasting and citizen science astronomy... | 12 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #498 - 6.May.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 Michael Kruse and Bad Science Watch Canada Rabid dog saliva homeopathic remedy no longer to be sold in Canada and other news from the land to the north. ... | 5 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #497 - 29.April.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 Bob Connolly - Director of "James Randi in Australia" An interview with the award winning Australian film maker and director who in 1980 was commissioned by Dick Smith to direct the documentary, "James... | 29 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #496 - 22.April.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:00 Let's Have a Random Rant! With Dr Paulie Our new reporter Dr Paulie interviews John Cook, a research assistant professor at the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University,... | 21 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #495 - 15.April.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:05 Maynard's Spook Action March for Science 2018 The March for Science celebrates the public discovery, distribution, and understanding of scientific knowledge as crucial to the freedom, success,... | 15 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #494 - 8.April.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Includes trying to make sense of Astrology. 0:12:50 Naturopath jailed EXTREME diet naturopath Marilyn Bodnar has been sent to prison for her role in the baby starvation case. ... | 8 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #493 - 1.April.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:26 The Great Prediction Project in Melbourne Join Dr Steve Roberts and Richard Saunders has they head to the State Library of Victoria to sort through over 900 issues of "New Idea" magaine.... | 31 3 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #492 - 25.March.2018 | 0:00:00 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... | 24 3 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #491 - 18.March.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:17 Dr Rachie Reports.... with Dr Rachael Dunlop Rogue medical practitioners will no longer be able to make false statements about a child’s ability to be immunised thanks to new laws which passed Victorian.. | 17 3 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #490 - 11.March.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:35 The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe How to Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake We are joined by Dr Steve Novella from SGU who tells about the new book by the skeptical... | 10 3 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #489 - 4.March.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:06 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble Health claims on the menu. Mandy-Lee looks at the amazing claims found on the menus of some cafes. https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/ 0:13:35 Michael... | 4 3 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #488 -25.Feb.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Includes a report on a retracted letter about vaccine safety made potentially “slanderous” claims. ... | 24 2 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #487 -18.Feb.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders Includes a brief look at the case of the missing Beaumont Children from 1966 0:14:32 A Grain of Salt... with Eran Segev This week Eran brings us new of the sucess of the ongoing Fundraising campaign for... | 18 2 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #486 -11.Feb.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:13 A Piece of his Mind - With Professor Paul Willis Religious Freedom Review - Professor Paul Willis gives us his thoughts on keeping religion out of secular life.... | 10 2 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #485 - 4.Feb.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson brings us updates and news reports on yet more foolery, buffoonery and silliness from the Anti-Vax crowd. 0:16:40 Wake Up Australia! A gem from 1980 with... | 4 2 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #484 - 28.Jan.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Includes and update on the Britt Hermes story. 0:08:04 18 nurses face disciplinary action after anti-vax comments on Facebook EIGHTEEN nurses are facing possible disciplinary action for allegedly posting... | 27 1 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #483 - 21.Jan.2018 | 0:00:00 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... | 20 1 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #482 - 14.Jan.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:57 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... | 14 1 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #481 - 7.Jan.2018 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 Big Trees are...... BIG! Join Dr Eugenie Scott and Richard Saunders as they wander through Big Trees State Park in California. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a state park of California, United States,... | 6 1 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #480 - 31.Dec.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:45 Flat Earth.... Again! On a fine sunny day in San Francisco, Moriel Schottlender chats to Richard Saunders about the ongoing conspiracy theory of the Flat Earth.... | 30 12 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #479 - 24.Dec.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:17 Again with the UFOs A video capturing an unidentified object flying off the coast of San Diego in 2004 has been released by the US Department of Defense. The program (2007 - 2012) collected video and audio.. | 23 12 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #478 - 17.Dec.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:12 Mayanrd's Spooky Action! Time again for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. December's guest was Samuel Hutchinson who gave a preview of his documenatary film ' Conspirituality'. We also here from pubbers who give.. | 16 12 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #477 - 10.Dec.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:10 The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson "VACCINES killed my baby.” That’s the alarming headline on a pamphlet currently being dropped in letter boxes around the country. It’s emotive, terrifying,.. | 9 12 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #476 - 3.Dec.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 Water Divining .... still a thing? We chat to Prof. Richard Wiseman in the UK about companies still using the services of water diviners to look for ..... water! https://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/... | 2 12 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #475 - 26.Nov.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 Mayanrd's Spooky Action! We join Mayanrd at the pre-convention drinks in Sydney. Skeptics from all over Australia and overseas crammed into one pub! Includes Paul Gibbs, Beth Place, Heidi Robertson, Paul... | 25 11 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #474 - 19.Nov.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Maynard 0:05:20 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev The skeptical community has a role to play when it comes to stopping sexist behaviour and harassment. Eran gives us his point of view and what we... | 18 11 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #473 - 12.Nov.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:37 CSIcon 2017 Part #3 Join us at CSIcon 2017 as we interview Ross Blocher from "Oh No, Ross and Carrie!" The podcast where they don’t just report on spirituality, fringe science and the paranormal (from a... | 11 11 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #472 - 5.Nov.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:06 CSIcon 2017 Part #2 Join us at CSIcon 2017 as we interview Joe Nickell and ask about JFK conspiracy theories, strange monsters and more. https://www.joenickell.com/... | 4 11 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #471 - 29.Oct.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:13 CSIcon 2017 Part #1 Join us at CSIcon 2017 as we wander the rooms and halls looking for skeptical people to interivew. This week: Eugenie C. Scott Rob Palmer Brian Dunning Extended interview with Britt... | 28 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #470 - 22.Oct.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:40 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats THE ESP PODCAST at the European Skeptics Congress. András G Pintér, Hungary - Jelena Levin, Latvia - Pontus Böckman, Sweden. The European Skeptics... | 20 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #469 - 15.Oct.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:40 Interview with Ben Radford We ask Ben about so-called "Psychic Detectives", people who investigate crimes by using purported paranormal psychic abilities. Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical... | 14 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #468 - 8.Oct.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:40 Interview with Dr Pamela Gay We find out how Dr Pamela Gay and you can help NASA analyze more than 1.5 million images taken by astronauts on the International Space Station! They need your help analyzing... | 7 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #467- 1.Oct.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:00 Interview with Stevyn Colgan Stevyn Colgan is a British writer, artist and speaker. A former researcher and scriptwriter for the BBC TV series QI and the regular QI Annuals, and for QI's BBC Radio 4 sister.. | 30 9 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #466- 24.Sept.2017 | 0:00:00 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.... | 23 9 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #465- 17.Sept.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:05 An interview with Kurt Andersen We discuss his new book FANTASYLAND: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History Conspiracy Theories: Nearly 1/2 of Americans believe that millions of people voted... | 16 9 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #464- 10.Sept.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Including an update on anti-vaccination GP John Piesse. http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/medical-regulator-police-raid-antivax-gp-john-piesses-mitcham-clinic-20170909-gye3ak.html 0:06:15 Stranger Things Down Under... | 9 9 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #463- 3.Sept.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:27 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Cara Santa Maria. Cara Santa Maria is a Los Angeles Area Emmy and Knight Foundation Award winning journalist, science communicator, television... | 2 9 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #462- 27.Aug.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Including Evan Bernstein from the Skeptics Guide to the Universe remarks during the solar eclipse. 0:07:14 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Astronomer Dr Pamela Gay, the Director of... | 26 8 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #461- 20.Aug.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:22 Look out! Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Evan Bernstein from the Skeptics Guide to the Universe joins us to talk about the upcoming eclipse. Evan also notes the 10 year anniversary since the passing of Perry... | 19 8 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #460- 13.Aug.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:22 Reports from NECSS This week we chat to Natalie Newell from The Science Enthusiast Podcast. http://scienceenthusiast.libsyn.com 0:11:30 Interview with Ann Reid #4 Ann Reid from the National... | 12 8 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #459 - 6.Aug.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble Australia is one of many countries that have water fluoridation programs currently operating, however there are forces at work trying to remove this important... | 5 8 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #458 - 30.July.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:10 More Good Thinking with Michael Marshall Marsh brings us up to date with the latest news on homeopathy in the UK with recommendations being looked at that would help curtail this quackery.... | 30 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #457 - 23.July.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:06 Reports from NECSS Claire Klingenberg joins us to talk about the 17th European Skeptics Congress. http://euroscepticscon.org http://www.sysifos.cz 0:10:52 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to... | 22 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #456 - 16.July.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Reports from NECSS Sharon Roney from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia and Richard Saunders wander around the auditorium before the start of the Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism in New York.... | 16 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #455 -9.July.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:12 An interview with James Randi From travels in Australia to making TV shows in the UK and Russia, James Randi recounts some of his amazing adventures. Secrets of the Psychics Documentary... | 9 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #454 -2.July.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:06 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson An interview with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. Heidi and Karl chat about science while they drive along the roads of the far north coast of NSW. http://drkarl.com... | 1 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #453 -25.June.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:45 Exploring the Exploratorium We join Dr Paul Doherty at San Francisco's premier science outreach centre, the Exploratorium. Will Richard Saunders fall through the looking-glass? Why are there so many... | 24 6 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #452 -18.June.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:45 Queen’s Birthday honour for Ken Harvey Dr Ken Harvey, one of Australia’s leading campaigners against pseudomedicine, has been honoured with a Member (AM) in the general division of the Order of... | 18 6 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #451 -11.June.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:45 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson An interview with Dylan O'Donnell, an astronomer from Byron Bay who tells of "Star Stuff" where Australia’s leading experts on Space, Cosmology, Astronomy,... | 10 6 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #450 - 4.June.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:22 Shingles Attack! Richard Saunders learns first-hand of the real life consequences of having Chicken Pox around 50 years ago. Includes an excerpt from the documentary "The Vaccination Chronicles" with G.P.... | 3 6 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #449 - 28.May.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:28 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson 'Your presence here will cause babies to die' - Dr Lance O'Sullivan stuns guests at anti-vax doco by leaping on stage to explain why their message is a... | 28 5 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #448 - 21.May.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:24 Government funding for UFO group News reports read by Shelley Stocken, followed by an interview with leading UFO expert Dr Steve Roberts from Australian Skeptics. ... | 21 5 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #447 - 14.May.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:24 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Rates of Whooping Cough are on the increase in the very region of NSW infested by the anti-vaccination brigade. This week Heidi looks at this increasing... | 14 5 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #446 - 7.May.2017 | 0:00:00 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... | 7 5 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #445 - 30.April.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:16 Ben Radford A new skeptical podcast is in town! Squaring the Strange brings evidence-based analysis and commentary to a wide variety of topics, ranging from the paranormal to the political. Investigating... | 30 4 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #444 - 23.April.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:35 Anti-Vaxxers ordered to "Please Explain" Fundraising The NSW government has served papers on the Australian [anti] Vaccination-Skeptics Network as one step in the government’s inquiry into its... | 23 4 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #443 - 16.April.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Incudes an update on the Belle Gibson story and details on the March for Science in Sdyney. ... | 16 4 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #442 - 9.April.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble Are you nuts about Coconut Oil? Is it the wonder food for the 21st century or just another fad? This week Mandy-Lee takes a close look at the claims and the science.. | 9 4 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #441 - 2.April.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Included is Maynard's big moment winning the Cast Away Podcast Award 2017, and a tribute to Jo Alabaster for all her wonderful work. Video - Cast Away with Maynard.... | 1 4 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #440 - 26.March.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 Geoclense Home Harmonizer review from CHOICE Magazine The Geoclense Home Harmonizer promises to neutralise electromagnetic radiation, radio frequencies and cosmic energy – all of which can apparently... | 26 3 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #439 - 19.March.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:48 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi with the latest on the David “Avocado” Wolfe tour of Australia. Included is Heidi's interview on local TV news. Mullumbimby residents... | 19 3 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #438 - 12.March.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Mayanrd 0:04:38 Sensing Murder or Sensing Nothing Sensing Murder is a New Zealand television show in which three psychics are asked to act as psychic detectives to help provide evidence that might be... | 11 3 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #437 - 5.March.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:48 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi tells us about the David “Avocado” Wolfe tour of Australia and what steps are being taken in the media and via social media, including an.. | 4 3 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #436 - 26.Feb.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:27 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie looks at the action taken by Google against the so-called 'Health Ranger', Mike Adams. Looking for his site? Don't ask Google! 0:13:20... | 25 2 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #435 - 17.Feb.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 Healing Touch at Queensland University Australia's first university-based (but not university endorsed) healing touch clinic has opened in Townsville at James Cook University (JCU). Healing touch... | 16 2 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #434 - 12.Feb.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:50 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble A2 or not A2... that is the question. Is A2 milk better than A1? Should you be raiding your local supermarket for all the A2 milk you can carry? Will the... | 11 2 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #433 - 5.Feb.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:05 Fiona O'Leary and "VaXXed" at the European Parliament We chat to Fiona about the push to have the movie "Vaxxed" removed from a special screening in the European Parliament. Find out if forces of resaon... | 4 2 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #432 - 29.Jan.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:10 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson An open letter to the Editor of the Tweed Daily News The Northern Rivers Vaccination Supports take action after a local newspaper published an uncritical... | 28 1 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #431 - 22.Jan.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Skeptics stand by Bent Spoon Nomination The National Institute of Complementary Medicine was less than pleased to be nominated for this award. Will Australian Skeptics back down? NO!... | 22 1 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #430 - 15.Jan.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:55 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran is joined from the Czech Skeptics Club Sisyfos, Claire Klingenberg who talks about the 17th European Skeptics... | 15 1 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #429 - 8.Jan.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:55 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble Health and Wellness Woo! - This week Mandy-Lee looks at MTHFR Gene Testing. Is it valid? Is it of use? Find out with the first report from 'The Diet Skeptic'.... | 7 1 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #428 - 1.Jan.2017 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:44 New Zealand Skeptics 2016 Conference This week we chat to Mark Honeychurch, a Wellington based skeptic and consumer advocate. He is also the Chair of the NZ Skeptics. http://skeptics.nz 0:16:30 Brew Ha Ha:.. | 31 12 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #427 - 25.December.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:38 New Zealand Skeptics 2016 Conference This week we chat to Loretta Marron and find out the latest news from the 'Friends of Science in Medicine'. http://www.scienceinmedicine.org.au 0:16:07 Grain of... | 24 12 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #426 - 18.December.2016 | 0:00:00 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.. | 17 12 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #425 - 11.December.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:40 New Zealand Skeptics 2016 Conference We head to Queenstown, then to Wanaka to visit Puzzling World for the NZ Skeptics Dinner and Awards. Joining in is Susan Gerbic. Also an interview with Stuart... | 11 12 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #424 - 1.December.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:50 "Psychic" predictions for 2016 We mark the homework of the top mystics and seers. Did they see the sucess of Donald Trump or the Brexit? Find out and be not so amazed. 0:22:10 Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney.. | 30 11 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #423 - 27.November.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:26 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran chats to Myles Power, a youtuber who fights misinformation on GMOs, Black Salve and MMS or Miracle Mineral... | 26 11 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #422 - 20.November.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:46 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran chats to Alice Howarth and Mike Hall from the popular 'Skeptics with a K' podcast from the UK.... | 20 11 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #421 - 13.November.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:23 An American View.... with Evan Bernstein What might a Trump presidency mean for the future of science and education in the USA? We ask Evan Bernstein, cast member of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe... | 12 11 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #420 - 6.November.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:05 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran chats to Dr Karl Kruszelnicki the Australian science communicator and populariser, who is known as an author and... | 5 11 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #419 - 30.October.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 The Raw Skeptic Report.... with Heidi Robertson Every year thousands of Australians are unnecessarily suffering and dying prematurely because of alternative cancer treatments according to a special... | 29 10 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #418 - 23.October.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:09:00 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev In this, the first of a series of interviews from QED, Eran chats to the crew from the ESP podcast. András G Pintér, Hungary Jelena Levin, Latvia Pontus Böckman, Sweden.. | 22 10 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #417 - 16.October.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:33 More Good Thinking... with Michael Marshall The Good Thinking Society welcomed the decision by NHS Wirral CCG to decommission homeopathy and Iscador services. The decision comes after months of... | 15 10 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #416 - 9.October.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Maynard - Richard Saunders - Stefan Sojka 0:06:27 A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev This week Eran looks at the increasingly bizarre chain of emails being send from anti-vaccine activist Judy Wilyman PhD. 0:28:37 The Cass Files -... | 8 10 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #415 - 2.October.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Also an update to the Vaxxed, Castlemaine Local and International Film Festival story. https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/tag/william-thompson 0:10:14 Dr Lynne Kelly The traditional Aboriginal memory technique... | 1 10 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #414 - 22.September.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:00 Ben Goldacre Homeopathic hucksters. Nonsensical naturopaths. Anti-intellectual anti-vaxxers. Slippery statisticians. The ‘journalists’ daring to declare meats as critically carcinogenic. And let’s... | 21 9 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #413 - 18.September.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 Sharon Hill We talk to Sharon Hill about her web site 'Doubtful News' and look into the merits (or not) of Ghost Tours. Also... Bad Clowns? http://doubtfulnews.com 0:26:42 Anti-vaccine nurses and midwives... | 18 9 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #412 - 11.September.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:30 Bad Science Watch in Canada We chat to Michael Kruse about so called Naturopathic Doctors in Canada thumbing their nose at the law. http://www.badsciencewatch.ca 0:29:30 Mind Body Wallet over the years... | 10 9 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #411 - 4.September.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:57 Dr Angie at Dragon Con We catch up with Dr Angie Mattke and ask her about the talk on alternative medicine she gave at the Skeptrack at Dragon Con in Atlanta. http://skeptics.dragoncon.org 0:19:12... | 4 9 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #410 - 28.August.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders (and the skeptical cats) 0:05:20 Mother who posted video of her baby is bullied by anti-vaxxers online The mother who posted a heartbreaking video of her five-week-old baby choking for air after catching... | 27 8 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #409 - 21.August.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Heidi Robertson 0:02:07 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson has another report from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. She chats to Enrique Bustamante and learns about the real Dunning Kruger effect. ... | 21 8 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #408 - 14.August.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:50 Cupping and Wiki with Susan Gerbic We chat to Susan who tells us of her efforts to bring the Wiki page on the quackery of Cupping up-to-date. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping_therapy... | 14 8 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #407 - 8.August.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:44 Australia's Science Channel We chat to Dr Paul Willis, director of the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) who tells of the new Science Channel and about his many trips to the Antarctic looking... | 6 8 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #406 - 31.July.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:11 Fiona O'Leary and her VAXXing Issue We chat to Fiona about her work promoting autism issues in Ireland and the recent letter she received telling her to more or less hold her tongue! Why? Find out... | 31 7 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #405 - 24.July.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:55 The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson Paleo and TV chef Pete Evans says sunscreen contains 'poisonous chemicals' This week Heidi looks at some of the claims made by a TV chef about sunscreen and... | 24 7 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #404 - 17.July.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 A call to ban veterinary surgeons from prescribing homeopathy as a treatment for animals We talk to Dr Danny Chambers about his petition in the UK to stop vets from selling usless sugar pills in... | 17 7 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #403 - 10.July.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:07:05 Yes... But will it float? We talk to Dr Eugenie C. Scott about the new and very large ark just opened in Kentucky. https://ncse.com/ https://arkencounter.com/ 0:25:38 Freeman on the land -... | 10 7 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #402 - 3.July.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:42 The Cass Files with Dr Cassandra Perryman Be mindful of mindfulness! Mind woo, colouring books and breathing! What?? Find out with Cassandra. 0:12:27 Sherlock Holmes..... the skeptic. From the classic... | 3 7 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #401 - 26.June.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders https://www.patreon.com/skepticzone 0:09:15 Michelle Franklin and ghosts? We catch up with Michelle from the Darwin Skeptics who tells us about her recent appearance on radio to give the skeptical point of view on.. | 26 6 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #400 - 19.June.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:15 Good Thinking with Michael Marshall NHS Liverpool CCG ends funding for homeopathy - The Good Thinking Society welcomed today’s decision by NHS Liverpool CCG to decommission... | 19 6 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #399 - 12.June.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:09:18 Labor scraps rebates for natural therapies Taxpayers won't be subsidising them if Bill Shorten becomes prime minister. Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen announced on Friday that from July 1, 2017,... | 11 6 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #398 - 5.June.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:09:18 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard at Paracon 2016 Part #2 High up in the Blue Mountains, Maynard goes looking for ghosts, aliens and the unknown... but instead finds... Sheryl Gottschall Delegates Calvin... | 4 6 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #397 - 29.May.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:04:05 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard at Paracon 2016 Part #1 High up in the Blue Mountains, Maynard goes looking for ghosts, aliens and the unknown... but instead finds... Richard Saunders Alex... | 29 5 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #396 - 22.May.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:28 The Australian Sex Party We chat to Dr Meredith Doig to discover more about this political party and their strong stand on sceince and reason. 0:20:45 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop The... | 22 5 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #395 - 15.May.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:05 Employing Naturopaths in Chemists Comments on a report by Jane Hansen about the push to sell even more quackery in your local chemist shop. 0:15:20 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard and the Doctor Lindsay... | 15 5 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #394 - 8.May.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders & Maynard 0:03:24 Choice Magazine Join Maynard, Tim Mendham and Richard Saunders as they head to the HQ of Choice Magazine and chat with Tom Godfrey. 0:22:13 Chiropractor Cracks Baby's Spine Yet more on the... | 7 5 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #393 - 1.May.2016 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:41 Chiropractor Cracks Baby's Spine More on the story that doctors condemn. A shocking video of a crying FOUR-DAY-OLD baby having her back cracked by a chiropractor has gone viral online. 0:11:48 The Rotten... | 30 4 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #392 - 24.April.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Maynard 0:05:05Maynard's Spooky Action.. At the Lawrence Leung ShowWe attend the new live show, "Very Strange Things" and chat to Eran Segev and Lawrence about magic, mentalism and being skeptical. 0:24:43The... | 24 4 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #391 - 17.April.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:55Lawrence LeungWe catch up with Australia's clown prince of skeptical fun and adventure to find out about his new live show, "Very Strange Things". 0:21:10The Raw Skeptic ReportThis week Heidi Robertson... | 16 4 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #390 - 10.April.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:15Maynard's Spooky Action.. The evolution of antievolutionism.Maynard Interviews Dr Nick Matzke, a postdoctoral scientist at ANU, holding a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from the Australian... | 10 4 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #389 - 3.April.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:25Paracon Australia 2016 - Alex CayasWe chat to the director of this spooky event and find out why skeptics should attend. 0:17:10NHMRC $3.3 MILLION ON WIND FARM RESEARCH – “MONEY DOWN THE... | 3 4 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #388 - 27.Mar.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders Includes a tribute to Phyllis Saunders and the reading of an item by Steven W Thrasher, "Don't tell cancer patients what they could be doing to cure themselves" 0:12:27The Raw Skeptic ReportThis week Heidi... | 26 3 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #387 - 20.Mar.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:10:15Report : Update on Wilyman PhDA short update on the continuing controversy 0:14:14The Skeptic Magazine from Australian Skeptics What goodies await in the new issue of this long running... | 20 3 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #386 - 13.March.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:50Report : An Evening with Alan AldaAlan Alda was in Australia and gave a talk in Canberra about the importance of good science communication. 0:17:16Good Thinking Investigates: Peter PopoffGood Thinking has... | 13 3 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #385 - 6.March.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:48The Raw Skeptic ReportThis week Heidi Robertson gives us her no nonsense report on Chicken Pox. 0:23:07Good Thinking Investigates: OsteopathyMany osteopaths claim to treat colic with cranial osteopathy... | 6 3 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #384 - 28.Feb.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:20Holes in the PlotFrom science fiction fans to water dowsers, why do people work so hard to preserve their belief systems? In this talk, Richard Saunders looks at the thinking and mental... | 28 2 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #383 - 21.Feb.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:50Wi-Fried?We look at the fallout from ABC TV's science show 'Catalyst' after its broadcast of a story that many see as nothing more than scaremongering. Included is the reaction from the Royal Institution of... | 20 2 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #382 - 14.Feb.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:36Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on Biodynamic Gardening. WHAT? Find out with Jo. 0:17:54A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit... | 14 2 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #381 - 7.Feb.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:04Dr Phil PlaitWe catch up with Dr Plait and talk about the late astronaut Edgar Mitchelll as well as Pluto and UFOs. 0:27:06A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national... | 6 2 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #380 - 31.Jan.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:22Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on the importance of being on the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry. 0:12:00Dr Richard WisemanWe catch up with Dr Wiseman who tells us about is very, very... | 30 1 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #379 - 24.Jan.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:15Recollect: Health and MedicineRichard visits the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney and gets a guided tour by Tilly Boleyn and Frankie Lee of the history of medical devices. 0:41:00A Week in ScienceThe Royal... | 23 1 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #378 - 17.Jan.2016 | IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:17Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo has a message for Pauline Hanson who appeard on the 'Sunrise' TV program. 0:07:50A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific... | 17 1 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #377 - 10.Jan.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:08Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on the horror that is Black Salve. A warning to everyone. 0:15:27Guest Reporter Kevin Davies from Canberra SkepticsKevin chats to Dr. Rachelle Duvall, Research... | 10 1 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #376 - 3.Jan.2016 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:16Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reads from the AGE Newspaper. Chiropractors promoting anti-vaccination views despite rules. 0:11:00A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 3 1 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #375 - 27.Dec.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:02:00In conversation with Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki AMA chat with Australia's most trusted science communicator | 26 12 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #374 - 20.Dec.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:50Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard interviews Jake Farr-Wharton, a guest presenter at the recent Austalian Skeptics National Convention. 0:22:50ReportAnti-vaxers taking posters and pamphlets promoting... | 19 12 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #373 - 13.Dec.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:00The "ESP" PodcstAn interview with the movers and shakers of the European Skeptics Podcast - András Gábor Pintér, Jelena Levin and Pontus Böckman. 0:16:30Chickenpox outbreak at... | 12 12 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #372 - 6.Dec.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:50The SkepDocAn interview with Dr Harriet Hall about her new online video series on Science Based Medicine. 0:16:30The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi looks at the facts and myths... | 6 12 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #371 - 29.Nov.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:12Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard intdrviews Dr Mel Thomson, an Infectious Disease Researcher at Deakin University in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 0:23:25Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo looks into... | 29 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #370 - 22.Nov.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00Good Thinking vs. HomeopatheyThis week Michael Marshall of the Good Thinking Society fills us in on the latest moves to rid the UK of the quackery of Homeopathy 0:28:00Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo... | 22 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #369 - 15.Nov.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:20The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi updates us on the recent Australian Senate hearing into 'No Jab No Pay'. 0:10:10A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 14 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #368 - 8.Nov.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:17The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi reports on the recent Australian Senate hearing into 'No Jab No Pay'. A lesson in how to give and how not to give a good account of... | 7 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #367 - 1.Nov.2015 | 0:00:00Stormy IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:30Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard has a quick chat to John Flansburgh from 'They Might Be Giants', an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 that LOVE science. 0:11:32A Week in ScienceThe... | 1 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #366- 25.Oct.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:30Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week he chats toDavid BalchJames FodorAngie Mattke 0:20:23A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 25 10 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #365- 18.Oct.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders - Jo Alabaster - Maynard 0:05:30Behind the Scenes - Million Dollar ChallengeRichard Saunders live at Brisbane SkeptiCamp. 0:20:30A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific... | 18 10 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #364- 11.Oct.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders - Jo Alabaster - Maynard 0:02:50Maynard's Spooky Action.. part #1Maynard and the Skeptic Zone team report from the 2015 Choice Magazine Shonky Awards. 0:21:00Out and About with Jo and MaynardThis week our fearless... | 11 10 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #363- 4.Oct.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00Curious MindsWe chat to Ran Levi from the 'Curious Minds' podcast. 0:34:00A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to... | 3 10 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #362- 27.Sep.2015 | 0:00:00IntroductionHeidi Robertson 0:03:12Knowing AnimalsWe chat to Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan from the 'Knowing Animals' podcast who gives us her perspective on animal politics and so-called animal communicators. 0:23:30A Week in ScienceThe Royal... | 27 9 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #361- 20.Sep.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 Fly me to the moon... or Pluto... or Mars! We chat to Dr Pamela Gay who gives us her perspective on the recent misson to Pluto. Also what's happening on Mars and what's all this about a blood... | 20 9 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #360- 13.Sep.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 Dragon*Con report We chat to Angie Mattke who reports on the Skeptrack at the recent Dragon*Con in Atlanta. 0:18:35 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 13 9 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #359 - 6.Sep.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard chats to pubbers at Sydney Skeptics in the pub including Ken McLeod and Dr Elena Kupriyanova. 0:32:20 A Week in Science The Royal... | 6 9 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #358 - 30.Aug.2015 | 0:00:00 Science reports from Oscar and Daph Alabaster... then... Introduction Richard Saunders and Fred the cat. 0:08:30 North to Brisbane! We chat to Ross Balch about the upcoming Australian Skeptics National... | 30 8 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #357 - 23.Aug.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster with a review of Neil deGrasse Tyson in Sydney. 0:05:43 Bad Science Watch in Canada We chat to Michael Kruse about the Canadian Government's crack down on the far-fetched claims... | 23 8 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #356 - 16.Aug.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Australian Museum, setting up for the Mystery Investigators show science show. 0:04:23 Guerrilla Skepticism We interview with Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia and... | 15 8 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #355 - 9.Aug.2015 | *LIVE at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub* *Recorded on the 6th August 2015* 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka with Maynard 0:04:30 Report on TAM13 Richard Saunders reports on The Amazing... | 8 8 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #354 - 2.Aug.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:00 Michael Marshall from Good Thinking Palm readers have operated in seaside towns across the UK for many years. In the absence of any proof that palmists have any ability to accurately... | 2 8 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #353 - 26.July.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:30 Interviews from TAM13 Sharon Hill from Doubtful News Prof. Bruce M. Hood about Speakezee 0:22:26 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national... | 25 7 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #352 - 19.July.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jay Novella. 0:03:10 Interviews from TAM13 A 'live' interview with Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. Tim Farley joins us from What's the Harm. 0:24:10 A... | 19 7 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #351 - 12.July.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson interviews Cath Hughes about the sad loss of her son Riley and the positive action she is now taking. Also, Heidi chats with Chrys Stevenson... | 11 7 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #350 - 5.July.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:02:50 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #1 Maynard chats to Nicole Rogerson, the founding Director and CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, a national-based not-for-profit organisation, about... | 5 7 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #349 - 28.June.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 James 'The Amazing' Randi In the lead up to The Amazing Meeting, TAM13, we chat to James Randi and ask what to expect. . 0:25:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of... | 28 6 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #348 - 21.June.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at some more of the extraordinary claims (with outextraordinary evidence) made at Mind Body Spirit. 0:22:00 A Week in... | 21 6 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #347 - 14.June.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:05 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #1. Maynard interviews Tim Mendham, the editor of 'The Skeptic' magazine from Australian Skeptics. 0:27:20 A Week in Science The Royal... | 14 6 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #346 - 7.June.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:23 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Homeopathy under fire again in Australia and the UK. But does Jo give a HOOT??. 0:16:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of... | 6 6 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #345 - 31.May.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster 0:07:36 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Paracon Australia 2015 at the iconic Blue Mountains hotel The Carrington in Katoomba. He chats to Travis Walton an American logger... | 31 5 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #344 - 23.May.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:35 Derek Colanduno Skepticality, the skeptical Podcast racks up 10 years. We chat to Derek about this milestone. 0:23:27 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 22 5 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #343 - 16.May.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:20 Lawrence Leung We chat to Lawrence about his stand-up show, James Randi and behind the sences of his TV shows. 0:24:24 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard looks at some of the... | 15 5 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #342 - 10.May.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:33 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi reviews the book "Relax - It's Just God " by Wendy Thomas Russell 0:20:46 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 10 5 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #341 - 3.May.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 QED and Homeopathy with Michael Marshall Guest reporter Josh Godbee chats to Michael and brings us the news from the UK. 0:29:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of... | 3 5 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #340 - 26.April.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 Court Report on Homeopathy Plus We talk to skeptic Maureen Chuck who was in Federal Court of Australia to hear about the possible penalties against Homeopathy Plus. 0:17:23 A Week in... | 26 4 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #339 - 19.April.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders. 0:04:30 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson talks about her week in front of the TV cameras and the current vaccination situation in Mullumbimby. 0:30:40 A Week in... | 19 4 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #338 - 12.April.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with news on tne Australian Government's actoin on anti-vaxxers. 0:11:24 András Pintér We chat to András Pintér from the Hungarian Skeptic Society and find out what's going... | 12 4 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #337 - 5.April.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Jo Alabaster and Maynard 0:05:00 Dr Keren Landsman We chat to Dr Keren Landsman from Tel Aviv about the efforts in Israel to combat the anti-vaccination movement. 0:25:35 A Week in... | 4 4 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #336 - 29.Mar.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Jo Alabaster and Maynard 0:03:20 Swedish Skeptics We chat to Pontus Bockman, a board member of the Swedish Skeptics, about the movement in land of Ikea, ABBA, Ace of Base, and... | 28 3 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #335 - 22.Mar.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo, with the help of RIchard Saunders and Ian Bryce, looks at some of the claims made by new age shops in Newtown, Sydney. 0:36:55 A Week in... | 22 3 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #334 - 15.Mar.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 New Zealand is Skeptical! We chat to Mark Honeychurch from NZ Skeptics and find out what's going on way down under in the land of the long white cloud. http://skeptics.nz/... | 15 3 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #333 - 8.Mar.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:03:40 More love from mother Russia We chat to Kirill Alferov to find out what the Russian Skeptics are up to and how they go about testing strange claims. 0:29:00 A Week in... | 8 3 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #332 - 1.Mar.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster 0:08:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynards interviews Alex Wodak, a physician and the director of the Alcohol and Drug Service, at St Vincent's Hospital, in Sydney, Australia. He is... | 1 3 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #331 - 22.Feb.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster 0:04:24 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at the best first aid treatment for burns.... and then reports on some of the worst, including sunlight and hot... | 21 2 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #330 - 15.Feb.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Jo Alabaster 0:02:12 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and interviews Dr Brad McKay from TV's 'Embarrassing Bodies Down Under'. What does Dr Brad think to so-called "Alternitive... | 15 2 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #329 - 8.Feb.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:35 Dr Rachie Reports Maynard chats to Dr Rachael Dunlop to find out what she's up to and what she's doing next. 0:20:10 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson steps out of... | 7 2 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #328 - 30.Jan.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:27 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Update on the Tenpenny tour of Australia... Cancelled! 0:14:10 The National Center for Science Education Richard Saunders visits the NCSE and chats to Eugenie... | 29 1 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #327 - 25.Jan.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:40 Are wind farms all hot air? Richard chats to Ketan Joshi about "Everything Syndrome". Are wind farms and smart meters making you sick? 0:29:30 A Week in Science The Royal... | 24 1 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #326 - 17.Jan.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:06 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at what happens when you visit a woo fest and ask questions! 0:27:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 17 1 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #325 - 11.Jan.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction -- Richard Saunders 0:07:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster The Tenpenny tour of Australia. What's being done, what the media have reported, what's the #StopTenpenny campaign all about? 0:25:05 A Week... | 11 1 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #324 - 4.Jan.2015 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Peter Hadfield aka Potholer54. 0:28:35 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Magnetic people? Magnets for health? Jo looks at .... Magnets! | 4 1 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #323 - 29.Dec.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Jay Novella from the SGU. 0:20:45 Homeopathy Plus! Court Decision Richard Saunders reports on the Federal Court of Australia's... | 28 12 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #322 - 21.Dec.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:15 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to the one and only George Hrab from the Geologic Podcast. (Please be advised that the interview contains adult themes.) Following that Maynard... | 21 12 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #321 - 14.Dec.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Dr Paul Willis and a glass of red Richard Saunders chats to Dr Paul Willis from Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus). 0:17:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 13 12 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #320 - 7.Dec.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 James Randi on tour Richard Saunders chats to James Randi as they tour Australia. 0:18:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific... | 7 12 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #319 - 30.Nov.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:03:35 SGU in Australia Interviews with Evan Bernstein, Steve Novella, Postie Linley, Michael Marshall, Jo Benhamu, Ross Balch. Jo Alabaster and more! 0:24:10 A Week in... | 29 11 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #318 - 23.Nov.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Mayard 0:09:15 Ghost Adventure Part #1 Join Maynard, Alethea Dean and Richard Saunders has they wonder around the Field of Mars Cemetery. 0:23:10 A Week in Science The... | 22 11 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #317 - 16.Nov.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Maynard 0:06:00 Dr Julie Lada, the Skeptical Vet We catch up with Dr Julie and find out what Dr Google has to do with being a vet. 0:24:17 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 16 11 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #316 - 9.Nov.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #1 Maynard interviews Tim Ferguson from the Doug Anthony All Stars. Hear from an Australian comic legend, live from the streets of Glebe! 0:17:20 A Week... | 8 11 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #315 - 2.Nov.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 An interview with James Randi Still amazing at 86, Randi chats to Richard Saunders about his upcoming tour of Australia. 0:19:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)... | 2 11 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #314 - 26.Oct.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster from Mind Body Wallet 0:04:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Look... up in the sky! It's a bird.. it's a plane... it's Chemtrails? Jo gives us the low down and the high up on these... | 26 10 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #313 - 18.Oct.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:09:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster New Zealand leads the way by giving homeopathy the boot! 0:13:00 Australian Skeptics 2014 Convention Update with lasted news about... | 18 10 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #312 - 12.Oct.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:50 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo's report from the Sydney Paranormal Expo. 0:28:55 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific... | 12 10 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #311 - 5.Oct.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jo Alabaster live from the Sydney Paranormal Expo 0:06:00 Interview with Dr Pamela Gay Once again Dr Gay finds herself in Sydney and heads up to the Sydney Observatory to chat with... | 4 10 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #310 - 28.Sept.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:50 An interview with Michael Marshall What's "Good Thinking"? Why should you "Be Reasonable"? Find out from our man in Merseyside! 0:26:12 Guest Editorial with Signe Cane Who would... | 28 9 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #309 - 21.Sept.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Defending the Lion; The Vulnerability of Truth 0:09:25 Jim Wilshire reads... Bachelor of Séance Mostly Ghostly 0:14:05 Off the... | 21 9 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #308 - 14.Sept.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:35 Are pharmacists as trustworthy as they'd like us to believe? Opinion piece by Mick Vagg, read by Richard Saunders. 0:08:35 An Open Letter to Australian Pharmacies Ear Candling? What... | 14 9 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #307 - 7.Sept.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jo Alabaster 0:03:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #1 Maynard and Richard head to the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney to perform the Mystery Investigators show. Maynard also chats to Tilly... | 7 9 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #306 - 31.Aug.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Maynard 0:04:00 Evan Bernstein from SGU Richard Saunders chats to Evan Bernstein, of the rouges from The Skeptics Guide to the Universe Podcast. This week Evan is at Dragon*Con in Atlanta. 0:23:00 A Grain of Salt... | 31 8 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #305 - 24.Aug.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:00 Mystery Investigators Show Science week at the Australian Museum with the Mystery Investigators. 0:15:42 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national... | 24 8 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #304 - 17.Aug.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:04 Dr Rachie Reports Recorded at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub, Dr Rachie reports on the progress of the Stop the AVN facebook group. 0:31:07 Cosmos DVD winner We announce the winner of the Cosmos... | 17 8 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #303 - 10.Aug.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 The JREF MDC for 2014 Come behind the curtain for a look at the planning of the James Randi Educational Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge. 0:22:00 A Week in Science The Royal... | 10 8 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #302 - 3.Aug.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 Interview with Heidi Robertson Heidi fills us in on the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters and their work in promoting good science and good health. 0:13:17 Evidence, Please with... | 3 8 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #301 - 27.July.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 Interviews from TAM 2014 Live from Las Vegas it's; Kyle Sanders Cathy Smith Spoony Quine 0:19:20 Burzynski Updte Bob Blaskiewicz with the latest... | 27 7 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #300 - 20.July.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka. 0:13:17 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Post-mortem from Brisskepticamp... in a park.. and birds.. with Ross Balch - president of Brisbane Skeptical Society Phil Kent -... | 20 7 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #299 - 13.July.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Bob Novella and Evan Bernstein 0:02:03 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. News from Queensland about Whooping Cough. 0:10:07 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 13 7 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #298 - 6.July.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. What's in your food? Before you run downsatirs and open the fridge, have a listen to Jo's report on food additives. 0:19:44 A Week in Science The... | 6 7 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #297 - 29.June.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:40 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Dr Brad McKay from the TV show Embarrassing Bodies Down Under. 0:19:44 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 29 6 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #296 - 22.June.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 Woo Weekend part #1 Join Jo Alabaster and Richard Saunders as they wander around the 'Winter Magic' festival at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. 0:17:00 A Week in... | 22 6 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #295 - 15.June.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran talks with Jonny Scaramanga who grew up in the UK as a Christian fundamentalist. Most people think this kind of fundamentalism does not exist in Britain,... | 15 6 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #294 - 8.June.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:05 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran address the crowd in Manchester and talks about Australian Skeptics. 0:25:15 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 8 6 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #293 - 1.June.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:12 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Nathan "Nate" Phelps an American-born Canadian author, LGBT rights activist, and public speaker on the topics of religion and child... | 1 6 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #292 - 25.May.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:18 Australian Skeptics Dinner Join Sydney Skeptics with remarks from Richard Saunders and Tim Mendham with news on the next issue of 'The Skeptic'. 0:44:40 Evidence, Please with Jo... | 24 5 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #291 - 16.May.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:18 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard at Paracon 2014 - part 2. Interviews with... Rex Gilroy - Yowie hunter Mark Wallbank - Strange creatures Ben Hansen - TV's 'Fact or... | 15 5 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #290 - 11.May.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 Maynard's Spooking Action... This week Maynard and Saunders visit Paracon 2014. Interviews with... Alex Cayas Peta Banks Alison Oborn Robert Murch Ashley Hall Murray Byfield Emma and... | 11 5 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #289 - 4.May.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward from QED Manchester. 0:27:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific... | 4 5 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #288 - 27.April.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Paul Zenon about being a skeptic and magician. 0:19:00A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national... | 27 4 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #287 - 20.April.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Michael Marshall from 'Skeptics with a K' podcast and one of the people behind the QED convention. 0:27:27 A Week in Science The Royal... | 20 4 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #286 - 13.April.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Press release from Australian Skeptics The press release from Australian Skeptics on the National Health & Medical Research Council draft information paper on the effectiveness of... | 13 4 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #285 - 6.April.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Michael Kruse from Bad Science Watch Bad Science Watch is an independent non-profit consumer protection watchdog and science advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians... | 6 4 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #284 - 30.March.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Dr Besh Saab... from Mars! (Sort of) Besh answers listener questions about his possible mission to Mars. 0:16:30 Media reports on the some worrying vaccination rates Reports from... | 30 3 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #283 - 23.March.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:00 An interview with Kirill Alferov from the Russian Skeptics In a first for the Skeptics Zone, we chat to a representative from the Russian Skeptics and discover that science and... | 23 3 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #282 - 16.March.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 An interview with Daniel Loxton Daniel joins us to chat about his new book, Plesiosaur Peril (Tales of Prehistoric Life). A group of plesiosaurs -- ocean-dwelling cousins of the dinosaurs -- keeps safe... | 16 3 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #281 - 9.March.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:25 An interview with Dr Besh Saab We chatch up with the man who hopes to one of the first people on Mars. 0:22:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national... | 9 3 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #280 - 2.March.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:42 An interview with Chas Licciardello Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders head over to ABC TV to chat to Chas who is one of the team behind 'The Checkout'. 0:28:42 A Week in Science The... | 2 3 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #279 - 23.Feb.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:20 An interview with Ann Druyan and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a follow-up to Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, which was presented by Carl Sagan. The new series' presenter will... | 22 2 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #278 - 16.Feb.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 A Chat with Prof. Richard Wiseman Richard Wiseman is Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. He is also the man behind many viral... | 16 2 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #277 - 9.Feb.2014 | 0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:16 Ken Harvey quits over Swisse-La Trobe deal rejected by other unisA report from the Australian Skeptics Website. 0:11:11 A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 8 2 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #276 - 2.Feb.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 An interview with Loretta Marron OAM Loretta Marron, three-time winner of Australian Skeptics’ Skeptic of the Year award, has been granted a 2014 Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of... | 1 2 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #275 - 25.Jan.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 An interview with Jeff Wagg Guest reporter Andrew Gould chat to Jeff Wagg about the College of Curiosity and Skeptical Cruises. 0:17:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 23 1 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #274 - 17.Jan.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 An interview with Susan Gerbic Susan chats about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia - GSoW and her experiences with breast cancer. 0:22:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 16 1 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #273 - 13.Jan.2014 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:35 An interview with Dr Simon Singh Simon chats about his new book, "The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets" as well as the recent changes to the libel laws in England. 0:26:30 A Week in Science The.. | 12 1 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #272 - 4.Jan.2014 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:40 An interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott Eugenie Scott is a physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987. She is a leading critic of... | 3 1 2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #271 - 28.Dec.2013 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Shane Greenup Jo Alabaster Peter Bowditch 0:26:10... | 27 12 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #270 - 21.Dec.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:05:26 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Prof. Chris French Ruth Ellison and... | 20 12 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #269 - 15.Dec.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:06:05 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Dr Paul Willis Agent Smith Tim Medham Dr... | 15 12 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #268 - 7.Dec.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Heidi Robertson Postie Linley Eran Segev 0:30:52 A Week in... | 7 12 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #267 - 2.Dec.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Welcome message from James Randi Those at the 2013 Australian Skeptics National Convention were delighted to see James Randi on the big screen. 0:08:08 Australian Skeptics Awards Who were the winners of this... | 1 12 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #266 - 24.Nov.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:05:00 Sense about Science We chat with Dr Chris Peters about the 'Ask for the Evidence' program. 0:15:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1 UFOs over Newcastle? Maynard finds out more with Ian... | 23 11 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #265 - 16.Nov.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1 Maynard interviews Brain Dunning from the Skeptoid Podcast and finds out more about the stories from Australia. Tasmanian Tigers, UFOS and more under his skeptical eye. 0:36:33.. | 15 11 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #264 - 9.Nov.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard interviews Dr Rob Morrison about 'The Curiosity Show', an Australian educational children's television show produced from 1972 to 1990. Find out how the show started, some of... | 9 11 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #263 - 3.Nov.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Science Teachers' Association of New South Wales Inc. Young Scientist Awards Richard Saunders takes a trip to the city of Wollongong to help present the 2013 Young Scientist Awards. 0:13:40 Mind Body... | 3 11 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #262 - 27.Oct.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 A chat with Gunnar Roland Tjomlid 'Placebo Defekten' is a new book from this Norwegian author. 0:21:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit... | 27 10 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #261 - 20.Oct.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:36 Dr Rachie Reports.. with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie chats with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute in Melbourne. Just what is "The Skeptic Zone Virus"? 0:19:20 The Health of Sydney... | 20 10 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #260 - 13.Oct.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things. Highlights include a chat with Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers, Spoon Bending.. | 13 10 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #259 - 6.Oct.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 Dr Rachie Reports A recently identified link between a toxic amino acid found in blue-green algae and several motor neuron diseases could help researchers devise a therapy for the fatal... | 6 10 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #258 - 29.Sep.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Mr. George Hrab What's it like to MC 'The Amazing Meeting'? How cool is it to lead a band? These are some of the questions we put to singer and podcaster George Hrab. 0:36:40 A Week in Science The Royal... | 29 9 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #257 - 22.Sep.2013 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 Besh Saab off to Mars? Want to go to another planet on a one way ticket? Beah Saab tells us why he is just the man to do it! 0:28:15 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)... | 22 9 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #256 - 15.Sep.2013 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 Dr Pamela Gay Pamela tells us about CosmoQuest and what you can do to help this wonderful endeavour. 0:14:25 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific... | 15 9 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #255 - 8.Sep.2013 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 Dr Colin Wright A chat with the juggling mathematician. Is there more than one kind of infinity? Find out over a cup of coffee. 0:24:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia... | 8 9 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #254 - 1.Sep.2013 | 0:00:00 Introduction Maynard? Well... okay... then Richard Saunders 0:05:50 Tess Corkish and the Global Warming Rap An interview with a keen young student who wants to visit Antarctica. Can you help? 0:21:50 A Week in Science The Royal... | 1 9 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #253 - 25.Aug.2013 | 0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00 Julie Lada the Skeptical Vet We catch up with Julie Lada who tells us about her adventures and encounters with woo woo in becoming a vet. 0:21:00 A Week in ScienceThe Royal... | 25 8 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #252 - 18.Aug.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney. 0:04:50 Science Week at the Australian Museum Interviews with science presenters doing outreach to students. 0:20:00 More Doctor Who Richard Saunders... | 18 8 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #251 - 11.Aug.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders and Adele 0:04:50 A night with Dr Phil Plait Join Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders (together with Dr Amanda Bauer and Geoffrey Wyatt) as they spend an evening with Dr Phil Plait at the Sydney... | 10 8 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #250 - 4.Aug.2013 | 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:40 60 Second Science An interview with Brendan O'Brien about the online video project that gets students from all over the world to make videos for science. 0:21:00 Penny Chan at... | 4 8 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #249 - 28.July.2013 | 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:40 Dr Rachie Reports - With Dr Rachael Dunlop Antivax chiros and accountability – as evasive as a subluxation. 00:16:30 ANDINSCIENCE Campaign We find out about the effort to get more science into... | 28 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #248 - 20.July.2013 | Introduction -Richard Saunders 0:03:30A interview with members of the Skeptical Society of St. Louis. -At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Missy Rung-Blue, Dave Blue and Mike Bateman. 0:13:28 A Week in Science (extra update) with Dr Paul Willis -The... | 19 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #247 - 13.July.2013 | IntroductionRichard Saunders and ?? 0:03:00A interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott Dr Eugenie C. Scott is a physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987. She is a leading... | 14 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #246 - 6.July.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny Chan This week Penny gives us her report on the recent 'SkeptiCalCon' in California. 0:24:15 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national... | 6 7 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #245 - 30.June.2013 | IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:25 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie chats to Rose Shapiro about her book, "Suckers: How Alternative Medicine Makes Fools of Us All". 0:19:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a... | 30 6 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #244 - 23.June.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Special guest this week is Wilson da Silva, the departing editor of Cosmos Magazine. 0:18:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national... | 23 6 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #243 - 16.June.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 From the pages of 'The Skeptic', a report from the Mitta Mitta Water Divining tests. Richard Saunders looks into the mind of the Aussie diviner. 0:11:27 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie... | 16 6 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #242 - 8.June.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 A chat with D.J. Grothe, president of the James Randi Educational Foundation D.J. fills us in on the latest news about TAM2013, The Amazing Meeting in Las Vegas this July 0:20:40 Dr Rachie Reports This... | 8 6 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Skeptic Zone #241 - 2.June.2013 | Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 A chat with Canberra Skeptics Join us for a drink and a chat with Andrew Gould and Amanda Devaus from Canberra. News on the upcoming Australian Skeptics convention, TAM in Las Vegas, Tarot Cards and... | 2 6 2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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