The 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
Dec 27, 2015•55 min
The Skeptic Zone
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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The 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 vaccination in hospitals and clinics. 0:28:36Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reads a letter from the Friends of Science in Medicine. How can the government save health dollars? ---Merry Christmas--- ---Send Peanuts---...
Dec 20, 2015•35 min
The 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 “tolerant” Victorian schoolReport from Australian Skeptics Inc.. 0:25:12A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:28:18Maynard's Spooky Action....
Dec 12, 2015•51 min
The 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 behind Meningococcal and interviews Marty who lost his legs to this disease. 0:34:35A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to sci...
Dec 06, 2015•57 min
The 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 "cupping therapy", after it hit the media this week thanks to a rugby player and our friend Dr Brad McKay. 0:29:13A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring s...
Nov 29, 2015•45 min
The 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 reports on the case of a mother who was brave enough to share her child's plight with Whooping Cough. The reaction from the the anti-vax crowd was predictible. 0:35:05A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientifi...
Nov 22, 2015•58 min
The 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 national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 013:44Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard with Vox Pops from Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney, including an interview with Dr Rachie and Dr Teres...
Nov 15, 2015•47 min
The 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 yourself. 0:17:40A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 021:15Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard with Vox Pops from the Australi...
Nov 08, 2015•1 hr 6 min
The 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 Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:14:50Report on the Homeopathy Plus Court Case Maureen Chuck live from Skepticamp Brisbane brings...
Nov 01, 2015•1 hr 4 min
The 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 national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:24:25Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on a visit to the Sydney Mind Body Spirit (Wallet) fair. 0:31:31Feature InterviewMaynard ...
Oct 25, 2015•1 hr 1 min
The 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 not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:24:402015 Australian Skeptics' AwardsWith Eran Segev, Tim Mendham and Joanne Benhamu.
Oct 18, 2015•39 min
The 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 two take on the biggest issue in the known universe. Super Foods! 0:25:22A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science....
Oct 11, 2015•51 min
The 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 bring science to people and people to science.
Oct 03, 2015•42 min
The 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 Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:27:27The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi gives us her analysis on the stage perfo...
Sep 27, 2015•51 min
The 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 moon? 0:29:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:31:30 Irresponsible breast cancer alternative cure Ross Balch from ...
Sep 20, 2015•56 min
The 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 (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:21:40 Tell me this, you Skeptic! An overview of some of the questions and comments put to skeptics at the Paranormal and Spiritual Expo. 0:31:35 The Atheist ...
Sep 13, 2015•46 min
The 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 Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:36:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo visits the Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo and interviews some of colourful charat...
Sep 06, 2015•1 hr 3 min
The 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 Convention. 0:22:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the case of the seemingly anti-vax cartoonist. 0:33:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people...
Aug 30, 2015•51 min
The 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 of homeopathy. 0:27:48 The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi looks at the facts and myths behind influenza and interviews Kelly who lost her mother to the disease. 0:46:45 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a nationa...
Aug 23, 2015•1 hr 5 min
The 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 find out about her upcoming tour of Australia. 0:24:24 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:27:23 Maynard's Spooky Ac...
Aug 15, 2015•51 min
The 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 Meeting. 0:08:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the bizarre claims of Orgone energy 0:22:30 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev Eran with news of an Israeli TV show, "The Drillers" or "HaKodchim" 0:32:18 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national sc...
Aug 08, 2015•1 hr 11 min
The 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 advise on the future, the Good Thinking Society wanted to find out whether the trust given by so many was well-placed, so they visited a palm reader in Blackpool. 0:23:15 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit...
Aug 02, 2015•46 min
The 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 scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:26:00 Interviews from TAM13 Ben Radford and his investigations....
Jul 26, 2015•40 min
The 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 Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:27:10 Interviews from TAM13 Carbon Dating with Kyle Sanders Jeff Wagg and his College of Curiosity. Sign of...
Jul 19, 2015•49 min
The 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 about the Jode Matthews appeal. 0:16:35 Saunders on Psychic Reporter Richard Saunders is asked to define 'skeptic' and what to look out for when visiting a so-called 'psychic'. 0:27:20 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scie...
Jul 12, 2015•38 min
The 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 some of the myths and misconceptions regarding autism. Nicole also covers a few of the more crazy so-called therapies. 0:21:50 Help Save Discovery Help us save Bendigo’s beloved Discovery Centre so they can continue to provide inspiring, hands-on science learni...
Jul 05, 2015•58 min
The 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 Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:29:30 No Jab - No Play - No Way Reports from the Sydney and Brisbane anti-vaccination protests....
Jun 28, 2015•54 min
The 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 Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:25:22 Good Thinking with Michael Marshall Always good to catch up with the work and investigations from the Go...
Jun 21, 2015•58 min
The 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 Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:30:55 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #2. Maynard interviews Tim Mendham, the editor of 'The Skeptic' magazine from Australian Skeptics....
Jun 14, 2015•48 min
The 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 Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:20:00 Report from Mind Body Wallet Once again the Skeptic Zone heads to the festival of Mind Body Wallet and finds all sorts of amazing claims.... b...
Jun 07, 2015•1 hr 6 min
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