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 (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:27:13 Maynard’s Spooky Action... Maynard interviews Hubert van den Bergh, the author of "How To Sound Really Clever". 0:41:45 Saunders ...
Sep 08, 2013•53 min
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 Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:25:10 Interviews from the 15th European Skeptics Congress With our special guest reporter Shane Greenup from ...
Sep 01, 2013•43 min
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 Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:25:00 Maynard’s Spooking Action...Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA and his thoughts on the so-c...
Aug 25, 2013•57 min
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 and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney. 0:24:00 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’. 0:27:15 M...
Aug 18, 2013•47 min
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 Observatory. 0:25:15 Tim Farley from What's The Harm What's the harm....? You may well ask, and we do! Join Richard Saunders and Tim Farley. 0:37:50 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a missi...
Aug 11, 2013•43 min
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 TAM 2013 We catch up with West Coast USA reporter, Penny Chan. 0:21:00 A Penny for your Thoughts Penny Chan interviews Kyle Sanders about his comic strip, Carbon Dating. 0:33:30 A chat with Ross Blocher One of the stars of the "Oh No Ross and Carrie" Podcast, R...
Aug 04, 2013•1 hr
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 the media. 00:25:38 A Week in Science - Extra Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia. 00:30:40 A chat with Radford and Dunning Be a fly on the wall as Richard Saunders talks with Ben Radford and Brian Dunning. 00:49:08 Maynard’s Spooking Actio...
Jul 28, 2013•1 hr 5 min
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 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’. 0:17:35A interview with Derek Colanduno - At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Derek Colanduno f...
Jul 20, 2013•32 min
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 critic of young earth creationism and intelligent design. 0:45:45 A Week in Science (extra update) with Dr Paul WillisThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to peop...
Jul 14, 2013•51 min
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 scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:30:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard's sinks his claw into the strange story of the The Australian Cat Ladies and The Australian Christian Lobby!...
Jul 07, 2013•41 min
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 national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:23:00 The Australian Senate and the AVN We bring you part of the speech from Dr Richard Di Natale,Victoria's first Greens senator in the ...
Jun 30, 2013•47 min
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 scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:22:30 A guest editorial Sharon Hill - Cornered and Someone Wants to Tell Me Their Paranormal Story 0:26:50 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie chats about th...
Jun 23, 2013•52 min
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 reports on the recent court appearance of the Australian Vaccination Network 0:24:50 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’. 0:28:...
Jun 16, 2013•53 min
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 week Dr Rachie appears on ABC radio to take call in questions about vaccination. 0:40:50 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 ...
Jun 08, 2013•1 hr 6 min
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 more! 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’. 0:35:55 The Think Tank Once again we head to our club at the end of ...
Jun 02, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 I WAS VILIFIED A report from the Sunday Telegraph and ‘Lateline' on the appalling behaviour of the Anti-Vax crowd. 0:12:38 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie appeared on The Project (Network 10) to talk about vaccination rates in Australia. 0:18:35 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people...
May 26, 2013•52 min
Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:25 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie interviews Sonya Pemberton about her upcoming documentary "Jabbed – Love, Fear and Vaccines" (Genepool Productions, 2013) 0:30:00 Mind Body Spirit May 2013 A wander around this newage fair with Richard Saunders 0:35:15 A Week in Science with Dr Tania Meyer The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and p...
May 20, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Introduction Richard Saunders 0:17:20 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie reports on what our state (New South Wales) politicians, on both sides, have to say about the Australian Vaccination Network. 0:13:35 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis 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’. 0:37:45 Maynard's Spooky Action Maynard chats to John Flansburgh f...
May 12, 2013•37 min
Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:25 A chat with Dr Colin Wright Maths is more than numbers! Find out how you can take part in Maths Jam. 0:13:35 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis 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’. 0:17:20 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie appeared on 774 ABC Melbourne Radio with Richard Stubbs. 0:37:45 Maynard's Spooky A...
May 04, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka. 0:08:00 A chat with Deborah Hyde, editor of The Skeptic magazine (UK) Vampires and more vampires! Move over Buffy as Deborah tells all about the creatures of the night. 0:21:36 A Week in Science with Dr Tania Meyer 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’. 0:25:25 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop From QED in Manchester, D...
Apr 27, 2013•58 min
“Solar Flare - The Band of Power” A Skeptic Zone Production. Starring Richard Saunders Stefan Sojka Rachael Dunlop Dianne Verstappen Maynard Travis Roy Penny Chan Rebecca Jones Eran Segev Joanne Benhamu Krissy Wilson Special guests Brian Dunning Jay Novella Script and production Richard Saunders Music Stefan Sojka “Far” written and performed George Hrab Narration Jim Wilshire...
Apr 27, 2013•40 min
IntroductionRichard Saunders in Olomouc, the Czech Republic.0:04:40 A chat with Jakub Ráliš from the AFO48 Festival.What is AFO? Find out this long running festival.0:11:10 The Enemies of Reason - at AFO48Richard Saunders introduces the film by Dr. Richard Dawkins0:16:20 A quick chat with Rebecca WatsonRebecca was also a guest of the festival.0:18:40 The winner of the international science film competition at AFO48Jury member Bechara Saab annouces the winning film, The Grammar of Happiness. Othe...
Apr 21, 2013•58 min
IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:12 A chat with Leisha Camden from the Norway Skeptics.What is her view of the state of science, reason and education in Norway?0:22:35 An Irish AdventureA stroll in the park with Fionnuala Murphy from the Irish Skeptics and then a visit to a real Irish pub... complete with singing!0:28:25 QED in ManchesterFirst day of QED. Richard Saunders and Dr Rachie feed a goose?0:36:30 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a natio...
Apr 13, 2013•57 min
IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:00 A chat with Marit Simonsen and Kristin Carlsson in Oslo.Walking in the snow or visiting skeptics in the pub, Oslo has something for everyone!0:13:45 The little dog that could!An update with Ian Bryce on the operation to restore sight to a blind dog... thank you science!0:29:20 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people...
Apr 07, 2013•1 hr
Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis 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’. 0:06:50 The Think Tank Join Dr Rachie and Richard Saunders and an A380??
Mar 30, 2013•40 min
Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:15 Dr Steve Novella from the SGU Podcast Richard Saunders chats to Dr Novella about his podcast and other skeptical adventures. 0:31:28 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis 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’. 0:35:30 inFact with Brian Dunning Genetically Modified Crops - Some claim that GMO crops are dangerous, while others applaud the...
Mar 23, 2013•49 min
Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka.... late at night.... 0:04:40 The Mighty Mitta Muster Water Divining Test 2013 Join Richard Saunders and a host of skeptics and diviners on the old Mitta Mitta tennis court for a major test of water divining. 0:48:56 Diviners' Intervention Written and performed by Jim Wilshire 0:51:10 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and...
Mar 16, 2013•1 hr 1 min
0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:00 Maynard's Spooky Action..Look out for Pirates! Maynard talks to Simon Frew from Pirate Party Australia0:12:28 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe 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’.0:17:00 Academia Film OlomoucA quick chat about the festival in the Czech Republic.0:20:30 Dr Rachie ReportsA report from Radio 2SER about vaccinat...
Mar 09, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:40 Doubtful News? We talk to Sharon Hill about her web site 'Doubtful News'. 0:16:27 Dr Rachie Reports The lastest goings on with those wacky folks at the Australian Anti-Vaccination Network 0:27:50 Project DropFox An interview with Trent Brusky from DropFox, a web site giving back to the skeptical community. 0:34:00 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a missi...
Mar 03, 2013•54 min
Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:15 Water Divining Preview We talk to Laurie Smith about the upcoming water divining tests in Mitta Mitta. 0:18:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with Simon Taylor, an Australian comedian and Hollywood writer. ... He writes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and much more. 0:27:50 The Think Tank Join Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev, Guy Segev and Richard Saunders for skeptical talk of skeptical issues...
Feb 23, 2013•1 hr 4 min
