The Skeptic Zone

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 these images – this is a task only a human like you can accomplish. Please join them in enhancing NASA's extensive catalogue of astronaut images that can be used for science and enjoyed for their beauty. https://cosmoquest.org/x/beta/ 0:23:14 SHONKY Awards CHOICE's annual awards name and shame the shonkiest products and companies taking advantage of Australian consumers. - SHONKY: (adjective) Australian slang meaning "unreliable, unsound, dishonest, poor or of dubious quality; shoddy". https://www.choice.com.au/shonky-awards 0:30:55 Maynard's spooky action... at a distance Billie and the Dinosaurs Interviews with Tim Ferguson, Geoff and David Willis Three hundred million years ago, the world of the dinosaurs was called Pangea - a landmass that covered half the Earth until it broke into two supercontinents - Laurasia and Gondwanaland, which then broke into even more pieces, the largest of which was the island continent of Australia. Then, a great asteroid smashed into the Earth. And this started the Ice Age! And just like that, the dinosaurs were gone. Extinct. At least that's what Mrs Chalkmore taught her Year 4 class; and only one of her students knew that she was completely and utterly wrong - a girl called Billie. http://www.billieandthedinosaurs.com 0:40:07 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Massimo Polidoro and James Randi at the European Skeptics Congress. 0:45:50 Susan Gerbic on tour in Germany Susan chats to Holm Gero Hümmler who has been active in the German skeptics' group GWUP since 1990s. He was a regional spokesman and convenor for the Frankfurt area. For several years he was an editor of The Skeptiker magazine http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com.au Also... Australian Skeptics - Late night radio segment with Mike Williams http://www.2gb.com/podcast/richard-saunders-from-australian-skeptics-society/ Australian Skeptics - Breakfast with John Stanley and Garry Linnell https://www.talkinglifestyle.com.au/?s=skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga http://www.maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org QED - Manchester http:https://www.talkinglifestyle.com.au/?s=skepticss//www.qedcon.org QED - Skepticamp Manchester http://www.skepticamp.co.uk SITP Organiser Survey - http://glasgowskeptics.com/sitp Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 show The Museum of Curiosity. Why did the policeman cross the road? TED X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFfUskk2aXg https://unbound.com/books/why-did-the-policeman-cross-the-road https://unbound.com/books/a-murder-to-die-for 0:25:34 Australian Skeptics offers funds for skeptical programs and activities Australian Skeptics Inc (ASI) is committed to increasing and fostering the skeptical movement in Australia, and consequently has a history of supporting various programs around Australia that promote our aims http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/09/25/asi-offers-funds-for-skeptical-programs-and-activities/ 0:27:34 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan On Sept 22, we said happy birthday to scientist and inventor, Michael Faraday (1791-1867). A huge thank you for all the contributions you've made from the electric motor to his discoveries with electromagnetism. We couldn't be here without you! https://www.australiascience.tv 0:29:39 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats Claire Klingenberg before and just after the European Skeptics Congress. 0:37:28 Homeopathy is still nonsense Homeopathic remedies are 'nonsense and risk significant harm' say 29 European scientific bodies. NHS has said it will stop offering the alternative treatment - which has several high-profile celebrity fans. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/homeopathy-nonsense-risk-harm-29-european-academies-science-advisory-council-remedies-a7963786.html 0:45:50 Susan Gerbic from the European Skeptics Congress Susan chats to Mentalist and Paranormal Investigator Jakub Kroulik from the Czech Republic. Also She catches up with some of her editors, Ryan Harding and Walkeria Rubles from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com.au Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment with Mike Williams http://www.2gb.com/podcast/richard-saunders-from-australian-skeptics-society/ Maynard and Bunga Bunga http://www.maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org QED - Skepticamp Manchester http://www.skepticamp.co.uk SITP Organiser Survey - http://glasgowskeptics.com/sitp Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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. http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com.au 0:16:35 Bent Spoon nominations for 2017 The nominations for the 2017 Australian Skeptics' Bent Spoon award have been published, featuring an array of potential winners and dis-honourees. The Spoon is awarded to the most preposterous piece of paranormal or pseudoscientific piffle of the year, and is one of the least sought-after awards on the woo calendar. Past winners include Paleo Pete Evans, Homeopathy Plus, the Lutec free energy generator, a whole range of universities, and a psychic dentist. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/09/21/bent-spoon-nominations-for-2017-abc-nicm-newcastle-city-council-and-more/ 0:20:20 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Kelly Wong History became HERstory when researchers used genomics to confirm that a Viking warrior was, in fact female - not male as anthropologists and historians had assumed. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-technology-rewrites-history/ 0:22:00 A Piece of his Mind - With Professor Paul Willis No Time for Heroes Heroes on the big screen are all very well, but should we be looking to more realistic answers to the problems of the world? Media Engagement Services https://www.mediaengagementservices.com.au 0:28:13 Anti-vaccination GP John Piesse - Update Dr John Piesse suspended from practice - Children in peril due to his actions - What he really thinks about vaccination. Mitcham anti-vax doctor John Piesse suspended by medical board https://tinyurl.com/ydaraz9o Kinder Kids - Herald Sun https://tinyurl.com/ycvajfz6 0:35:00 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats Yoav Landsman about his work with Space IL and the $30M Google Lunar XPRIZE to get to the moon. http://www.spaceil.com/mission https://lunar.xprize.org Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org QED - Manchester http://www.qedcon.org QED - Skepticamp Manchester skepticamp.co.uk SITP Organiser Survey - http://glasgowskeptics.com/sitp Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 illegally in the 2016 election. 1/3 believe global warming is a hoax. 1/3 believe that extraterrestrials have visited (or now reside) on earth. 1/4 believe that U.S. officials planned the 9/11 attacks. How did we arrive at this point? http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/209776/fantasyland-by-kurt-andersen/9781400067213/ 0:16:30 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis Your 5 Step Asteroid Success Plan. Want to become an asteroid mining magnate? Thanks to a new law in Luxembourg we've come up with a foolproof five step plan. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-your-5-step-asteroid-success-plan/ 0:18:40 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, one of Australia's top science communicators, talks to Maynard about dreams, memories, tiny spiders and loud shirts! 0:38:17 Live report from an Anti-Vax Rally in Sydney Richard Saunders reports from a poorly attended ant-vaccination rally in Sydney and is confronted by one of the organisers. Also, The NSW Parliament has passed legislation removing exemptions for conscientious objection in vaccination rules and tightening vaccination requirements for childcare centres and schools. Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children will no longer be allowed to enrol them in child care with the "conscientious objector" option scrapped from January 2018. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/09/14/nsw-parliament-no-conscientious-objection-to-vaccination 0:52:35 Australian Skeptics $100,000 Prize, turned down on TV Ruthie Phillips, who bills herself as "Australia's Top Clairvoyant-Medium", has turned down an offer to be tested for the Australian Skeptics' $100,000 challenge. The offer was made to her by Australian Skeptics Inc committee member Richard Saunders on Channel 7's Weekend Sunrise program on September 9. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/09/11/top-clairvoyant-refuses-skeptics-100000-challenge Richard Saunders on Sundrise TV - Video https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/37020419/prove-youre-a-psychic-and-win-100-000/#page1 Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Comedy Writing Masterclass with Tim Ferguson http://www.cheekymonkeycomedy.com/comedy-writing-masterclass-2 Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org QED - Skepticamp Manchester skepticamp.co.uk SITP Organiser Survey - http://glasgowskeptics.com/sitp Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 at the Oz Paranormal Expo Join Lara Benham, Alethia Dean and Richard Saunders as they once again brave the wonders of the paranormal expo. https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder http://www.ozparaexpo.com.au https://www.facebook.com/sydney.ufoclub http://www.moonlarkmedia.com http://www.appighosthunts.com 0:18:45 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Dr Keren Landsman Dr Landsman is an Israeli physician specialising in epidemiology and public health. She writes science fiction and the Hebrew blog 'End of the world'. http://www.realitybugs.me 0:32:31 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis Some scientists think humans have an upper age limit of 115, but others think we could live far longer. Our life expectancies are increasing, but the very oldest humans just aren't getting older. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-the-limit-of-your-lifespan/ 0:36:36 Chris Higgins talks about SkeptiCamp in Manchester A SkeptiCamp is a free conference that celebrates the incredible work done by grassroots skeptics and activists. At SkeptiCamp, it's the attendees who are responsible for the creation and delivery of the days content, and anyone is welcome to present a talk. You don't need to be a published author, famous podcaster or professional communicator to get involved. SkeptiCamp is about providing an open and accessible platform for all members of the skeptical community to share their ideas, collaborate and discuss the topics they're passionate about. http://www.skepticamp.co.uk 0:45:00 Australian Skeptics $100,000 Prize For amost 40 years, Australian Skeptics have offered a cash prize to anyone who can prove they have paranormal powers. Paranormal proof: Australian Skeptics' $100,000 prize still unclaimed 37 years on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-04/australian-skeptics-paranormal-proof-prize-still-unclaimed/8852060 Richard Saunders on Sundrise TV - Video https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/37020419/prove-youre-a-psychic-and-win-100-000/#page1 Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga http://www.maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester http://www.qedcon.org QED - Skepticamp Manchester http://www.skepticamp.co.uk SITP Organiser Survey - http://glasgowskeptics.com/sitp Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 personality, producer, and podcaster. She is also part of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast. http://carasantamaria.com 0:27:24 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan In the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, the most dangerous things in the boxing ring might have been the gloves. This is why the ref's call - and declaration of Mayweather as the winner - was the right call. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-the-most-dangerous-thing-in-boxing-may-be-the-gloves/ 0:29:10 An interview with Prof. Paul Willis Paul is a former Director of the Royal Institution of Australia, presenter on ABC TV's Catalyst program, palaeontologist and career science communicator. His life has centred around telling stories for science. His career in science communications has seen him on television across the country with the ABC and acting as Director at the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus), Australia's premier science communications organisation. His is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders University. https://www.mediaengagementservices.com.au 0:46:40 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson In the last of her reports from 'Star Stuff', Heidi chats to Frank about Astro Anarchy. https://www.facebook.com/Astro-Anarchy-295399253967757 0:50:56 Anti-Vax GP update Embattled anti-vaccination GP John Piesse has agreed to temporarily stop practising as a doctor after he was advised that his medical registration could be suspended. also 'World's number 1 anti-vaxxer' Kent Heckenlively denied entry to Australia The self-proclaimed "world's number one anti-vaxxer" has been denied permission to visit Australia.Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said on Thursday Kent Heckenlively? would not be able to tour Australia later this year as part of an international campaign calling for a pause in childhood vaccinations. http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/worlds-number-1-antivaxxer-kent-heckenlively-denied-entry-to-australia-20170831-gy7u82.html http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/antivax-melbourne-gp-john-piesse-agrees-to-stop-practising-as-a-doctor-20170831-gy87dp.html Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org QED - Skepticamp Manchester skepticamp.co.uk Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 Technology and Citizen Science at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Planet maps and more! https://www.astrosociety.org http://www.astronomycast.com 0:17:50 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Exciting news for the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters Group as they have been nominated the North Coast Primary Health Network's 2017 Community Choice Excellence Award. You can view their video and vote here: http://ncphn.org.au/excellence/community-choice 0:22:16 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Shuj Esufali Let's make algae Australian of the Year! The first evidence of an algae explosion which led to all life on Earth has been found in central Australia. It's time we recognised this little Aussie battler. bit.ly/2whTkFj 0:24:04 Anti-Vax doctor outs himself after a screening of VaXXed. A Melbourne doctor who promotes "natural healing" and who helps parents to avoid compulsory vaccinations for their children is reportedly being investigated by Australia's health watchdog. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/24/doctor-investigated-over-helping-unvaccinated-children-avoid-no-jab-no-play-law-reports http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/antivax-melbourne-gp-john-piesse-faces-suspension-by-medical-regulator-20170824-gy30qt.html https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/aug/26/melbourne-gp-accused-of-helping-parents-avoid-vaccinations-reprimanded-13-years-ago 0:40:48 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Maynard at Sydney Science Festival - Schools Event at the Australian Museum Interviews with... Tthe Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute http://amsi.org.au Dr Anne Marie Musser Honorary Research Associate at Australian Museum - Jenolan Caves - University of New South Wales http://www.jenolancaves.org.au Thomas Jeffries from the Joint Academic Microbiology Seminars http://www.jams.org.au Olga from the WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo on Darling Harbour https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au Also hightlights and fun with the Mystery Investigators show. http://www.mysteryinvestigators.com Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 DeAngelis. https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_July_22,_2028 0:18:00 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Kelly Wong In the green corner: South Australia's newly announced solar thermal power plant. In the black corner: Queensland's proposed coal mine. Which form of energy production will triumph? We know where we're placing our bets https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-australias-energy-showdown 0:19:42 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson While at the recent Star Stuff Astronomy weekend, Heidi met John who has touching story to tell of the struggle of his late son. A cautionary message for us all about the dangers of not vaccinating. https://campaigns.health.gov.au/immunisationfacts 0:31:44 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Maynard at Sydney Science Festival, live from the Powerhouse Museum Interviews with... Yarra the Diamond Python https://taronga.org.au Dr Jodi Rowley http://jodirowley.com Dr Joanne Ocock http://www.csu.edu.au/research/ilws/team/profiles/adjuncts/jo-ocock Dr Rebecca Swanson http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news?search=Hunter%20river%20reports https://sydneyscience.com.au/2017 Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 Center for Science Education in the USA tells us about science outreach to schools. https://ncse.com/ 0:21:30 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan Researchers have found a protein that mimics the effects of exercise on the heart, while it's great news for those with heart failure, it's not an excuse to skip your workouts. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-theres-no-such-thing-as-an-exercise-pill/ 0:24:20 Anti-vaccination advocate 'banned from Australia' after documentary tour The producer behind a controversial anti-vaccination film which has been touring Australia has been banned from returning to the country for three years. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/controversial-antivaxers-banned-from-australia-after-documentary-tour-20170808-gxs44o.html 0:38:13 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Maynard at Skeptics in the Pub Do our pubbers have psychic powers? Find out when Maynard reports on a series of tests live from the rooms at the Occidental Hotel. With Ian Bryce and Jessica Hazzard-White. Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 health initiative. 0:15:00 Professor Stefan sojka The 'eat less' diet! 0:16:23 VaXXed on Tour in Australia We report on some of the media coverage of this anti-vaccination crusade. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-26/school-tricked-into-allowing-anti-vaxxer-film-screening/8745154 http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/08/01/anti-vax-film-screened-at-anu https://www.immunisationfoundation.org.au/light-for-riley http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/inside-the-antivaccination-cult/news-story/10ba867d15778a30d88b3ae4ed262a05 http://www.2gb.com/podcast/ray-hadley-bars-anti-vaxxers-for-life https://omny.fm/shows/mornings-with-neil-mitchell/neil-mitchell-speaks-with-dr-john-cunningham-about https://christianporter.dss.gov.au/media-releases/no-jab-no-pay-lifts-immunisation-rates 0:32:00 Interview with Ann Reid #3 This week Ann Reid from the National Center for Science Education in the USA tells us about the work she conducted into sequencing the genome of the 1918 Spanish Influenza Virus. https://ncse.com/ 0:45:18 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis Turns out T-Rex was only capable of a 20km/hr power walk, not a flat out sprint. It would still probably catch you though. bit.ly/2ualQW8 0:46:52 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson ANTI-VAXERS and vaccination slackers suffering from preventable diseases are clogging ­Australia's hospitals and putting a massive burden on the public health purse. People with vaccine-­preventable diseases spent a total of 338,686 days in hospital across the nation in 2015-16, new figures reveal. (by Jane Hansen) http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/patients-lacking-vaccination-spend-on-average-nearly-week-in-hospital/news-story/1a04add4738309c9ae6b503c30fd45d9 Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga may

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. http://goodthinkingsociety.org 0:15:00 Reports from NECSS Bob Novella from the The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Podcast joins us to chat about what it's like to perform live in front of a skeptical audience.. 0:23:00 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Shuj Esufali NASA is looking at the art of origami to help it send people to Mars! https://www.australiascience.tv 0:24:40 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Hendra virus infection is a serious condition which can be fatal. The virus was first discovered after an outbreak of illness in horses Hendra, Brisbane in 1994. 0:35:20 Interview with Ann Reid #2 This week Ann Reid from the National Center for Science Education in the USA tells us about the problems faced when trying to communicate the science of climate change. https://ncse.com/ Also... Space Time with Stuart Gary and guest Eran Segev https://audioboom.com/channel/starstuffwithstuartgary Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Mordi Skeptics in the Pub https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 order a coffee With Ben Lewis The Government has announced a review into the space industry in Australia. We think it's time we had an agency of our own. Australia - let's go to space. https://www.australiascience.tv 0:14:15 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi gives us an overview of the recent Star Stuff astronomy meetining in Bryon Bay, and even goes for a walk on Mars! Dr Duane Hamacher https://starstuff.com.au/2017/02/21/speaker-spotlight-dr-duane-hamacher/ Mark Gee http://theartofnight.com/ Dr David Malin https://www.davidmalin.com/ Dr Fred Watson http://www.fredwatson.com.au/ Dr Katie Mack http://www.astrokatie.com/ Dr Karl Kruszelnicki http://drkarl.com/ Dylan O'Donnell http://deography.com/ Dr Alan Duffy http://www.alanrduffy.com/ Jamie Anderson https://www.gspacetech.com/ Michaela Jeffery https://starstuff.com.au/2017/05/25/bonus-speakers/ 0:33:17 Interview with Ann Reid #1 Ann Reid became the executive director of NCSE in 2014. For 15 years she worked as a research biologist at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, where she was responsible for sequencing the 1918 flu virus. She served as a Senior Program Officer at the NRC's Board on Life Sciences for five years and most recently, as director of the American Academy of Microbiology. https://ncse.com/ 0:45:50 Book Review - Nibbling on Einstein's Brain Journal Science affects every part of our lives. It can determine the foods we eat, the clothes we weareven the video games we play. But how do you tell the good science from the bad? Bite into Nibbling on Einstein's Brain and learn some winning strategies for sorting the good from the misleading in science. https://www.bookdepository.com/Nibbling-on-Einstein-s-Brain/9781554511860 Also... Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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. https://www.facebook.com/GSoWproject Later Richard catches up with Dr Harriet Hall, MD to chat about her video series. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/author/harriet-hall 0:12:20 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Shuj Esufali A smart device with AI called emergency services during a domestic violence incident and possibly saved lives as a result. When it comes to domestic violence, AI could save a lot more. https://www.australiascience.tv 0:15:00 Dr Rachie Reports... wih Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie interviews Craig Egan about the Vaxxed bus is tour across the USA, spreading fear and disinformation about vaccines. Craig is following their route, refuting them with facts and evidence and sometimes lulz at every stop. https://www.gofundme.com/craigs-provax-world-tour http://www.jhrl.com/toxic-puzzle-hunt-hidden-killer 0:36:15 TGA's list of medical indications full of pseudoscience The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has published a draft list of "permitted indications" for listed complementary medicines that includes many terms and concepts that are straight out of the pseudoscience catalogue. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/07/10/tgas-list-of-medical-indications-full-of-pseudoscience/ 0:42:00 Kevin Davies interviews Professor John Carver Professor John Carver has been Director of the Research School of Chemistry at the Australian National University in Canberra. He undertook his undergraduate (First-class Honours) degree in Chemistry at the University of Adelaide. In 1983, he was awarded his Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from the Australian National University and subsequently undertook post-doctoral studies in Biochemistry at the Universities of Oxford and Adelaide. http://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7366 Also... CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MFAvH8m8aI James Randi: Psychic Investigator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix_DEto6nH4 0:18:04 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan Your microbiome might not be made up just of bacteria - if there's less than 12 or more than 59 candles on your birthday cake, you're probably hosting some pretty healthy Archaea as well! https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-welcome-to-the-microbiome-archaea/ 0:20:50 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Maynard at Skeptics in the Pub Another night with Sydney Skeptics. Maynard's big question, do pubbers think skeptics make a differance in the world? Also an interview with Beth Luscombe. With... Jessica Singer Dr Brad Lara Benham Alethea Dean Jessica Hazzard-White and more. https://veryparanormal.com/ Also... CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 0:27:48 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Kelly Wong Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee. Happy Census results day, data nerds! We reckon an even better way to celebrate would be to have some concrete data on everyday Australian environmental impact https://www.australiascience.tv 0:29:36 Bees, Bees and is there still honey for tea? Part 2 The science of beekeeping is brought to us by advocate for science education, Dr Eugenie Scott. https://ncse.com http://www.worldofbeekeeping.com 0:55:10 Live from Times Square, New York. Join Richard Saunders as he ventures into the madness that is Times Square. His tour guides are Autumn, Julia and Jocelyn Novella. Also... Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics chats on radio about the Bermuda Triangle and Hanging Rock. http://www.2gb.com/podcast/tim-mendham-australian-skeptics CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 sciecne teachers in the building? Find out all this and more as we take a guided tour. https://www.exploratorium.edu 0:34:20 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis Trees Alone Can't Save UsRelying on planting trees to offset carbon emissions will be physically impossible, as new calculations show that they would take up too much space. https://www.australiascience.tv 0:36:36 Bees, Bees and is there still honey for tea? The delights of beekeeping are brought to us in the back yard of physical anthropologist and advocate for science education, Dr Eugenie Scott. https://ncse.com http://www.worldofbeekeeping.com Also... Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics chats on radio about the Bermuda Triangle and Hanging Rock. http://www.2gb.com/podcast/tim-mendham-australian-skeptics NECSS - New York https://necss.org CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 Australia in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours list. Harvey is well-known to Skeptics for his ongoing battle, both through and with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, over claims made by alt med companies in their advertising and promotional material. His complaints have all been upheld upon investigation. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/06/14/queens-birthday-honour-for-ken-harvey 0:10:50 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan Alcohol is bad for your health. Then it's good. Now it's bad again? Scientists aren't changing their minds - you might just need to look closer at what they're saying. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-cheers-to-brain-health/ 0:12:37 Late Night Radio Skeptics Saunders' radio segment throughout Australia with Mike Williams. This week we look at Cold Reading. http://www.4bc.com.au/podcast/richard-saunders-4/ 0:29:16 Susan Gerbic Raod Trip Our international correspondent from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia reports on the recent SkeptiCal meeting and travels to Los Angeles to attend the world premiere of the new science outreach documentary, Principles of Curiosity. http://principlesofcuriosity.com Also... NECSS - New York https://necss.org CSI Con - Las Vagus http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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, Astrophsyics, Astrophotgraphy and Science come together for a series of keynote talks on everything from Aboriginal astronomy, space photography, and even the end of the universe. https://starstuff.com.au 0:21:17 The debate about homeopathy is over. These verdicts prove it. Writing at Health Spectator, Prof. Edzard Ernst lists international health organisations that have issued strong statements against Homeopathy. Edzard Ernst, emeritus professor at the University of Exeter, is the author of Homeopathy: The Undiluted Facts and the awardee of the John Maddox Prize 2015 for standing up for science. https://health.spectator.co.uk/the-debate-about-homeopathy-is-over-these-verdicts-prove-it/ edzardernst.com 0:27:25 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-humans-just-got-older-and-wiser/ Recently discovered human fossils in Morocco have just added 100 000 years to the history of homo sapiens. 0:29:05 Ghost Tour with Stranger Things Down Under We join the Stranger Things Down Under group, as they set out for a ghost tour of Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour. With Lara Benham Trish Hann Alethia Dean https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/haunted-tours Also... NECSS - New York https://necss.org CSI Con - Las Vagus http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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. Dr Richard Gordon talking about the condition. 0:19:20 Edith Cowan Uni bans crystal healing training seminars The seminars have apparently been running on the university grounds since 2011, and the next was due to take place on June 25. But in response to queries from Australian Skeptics Inc, ECU Vice-Chancellor Prof Steve Chapman says that "We have written to the organisation and requested that they remove all reference to these events on their website." http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/05/31/edith-cowan-uni-bans-crystal-healing-training-seminars 0:23:40 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-iheart-hacking If you were going to hack a device, a pacemaker might not be your first choice. But with over 8000 security vulnerabilities it might be your easiest choice. 0:26:10 Speical Report from Susan Gerbic Join Susan as she wanders around the Monterey Bay Aquarium and tells of the importance of supporting scientific institutions to save them from resorting to so-called Ghost Tours. http://guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com.au 0:32:20 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Armed with a new PhD from the University of Wollongong, anti-vaccination campaigner Judy Wilyman has lashed out at a West Australian journalist who questioned the science behind a new documentary on supposed links between vaccines and autism. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/antivaxxer-putting-her-new-phd-to-good-effect/news-story/e13162f0b86d332e688ea81761413314 0:39:16 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Maynard tries is hand at CPR! Will the dummy survive? Another Sydney Skeptics in the Pub with a talk by Trish Hann on basic CPR techniques. Maynard also asks pubbers why they think more people don't apply for the Skeptics' prize money. With Jessica Singer - Lara Benham - Dr Brad McKay - Tim Mendham - Ian Bryce and Alethia Dean. Also... NECSS - New York https://necss.org CSI Con - Las Vagus http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org SkepticCal - California http://www.skepticalcon.com QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

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 killer. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/watch-your-presence-here-cause-babies-die-dr-lance-osullivan-stuns-guests-anti-vax-doco-leaping-stage-explain-why-their-message-killer?auto=5445517891001 0:24:10 Disabled boy in danger of malnutrition removed from parents Online petition calls for malnourished son of anti-vaxxer to be returned home. Supporters of a prominent anti-vaxxer whose disabled and malnourished young son was taken by family services have launched an online petition to have him returned. Documents obtained by the ABC show the four-year-old boy, whose family lives in Newcastle, was severely underfed and was at immediate risk of serious harm. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-22/petition-calls-for-anti-vaxxers-malnourished-son-to-return-home/8547506 0:29:33 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee Interview with Casey Harrigan https://www.australiascience.tv Casey joins us from Australia Science TV to chat about how Brew Ha Ha is made and her role in collecting interesting science reports each week. 0:38:44 Mind Body Wallet for May 2017 We tag along with the Stranger Things Downunder group to discover and rediscover the "wonders" of Mind Body Wallet. https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder/ 0:49:12 "Experimental" Webster technique approved by Chiropractic Australia Chiropractic is in the news again (or should that be, "still in the news"). ABC Radio National's The World Today program ran a piece on chiropractors who are still advertising their provision of the Webster technique to pregnant women, in defiance of warnings from the Chiropractic Board and the College of Obstetricians to stop it. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/05/23/experimental-webster-technique-approved-by-chiropractic-australia/ Also... NECSS - New York https://necss.org CSI Con - Las Vagus http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org SkepticCal - California http://www.skepticalcon.com QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar/

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. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/central-coast-ufo-group-funding-mystery-federal-minister-calls-for-urgent-review/news-story/0a8ddefe6910b00e67b660b40dcc06a6 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-18/porter-launches-probe-into-taxpayer-funding-of-ufo-group/8539084 0:25:00 Complementary medicines body under fire over evidence-based and environmental issues The National Institute of Complementary Medicines is once again under fire for promoting unproven products, as well as having inconsistent views on the use of endangered species in traditional Chinese medicines. The Australian Skeptics have renewed their campaign against the NICM, accusing it of "apparent endorsement of unproven 'traditional medicine' treatments". https://ajp.com.au/news/unproven-issues 0:31:53 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-earths-accidental-force-field/ Humanity has accidentally crafted ourselves a nifty little space bubble to protect us from cosmic radiation because of very low frequency radio transmissions to submarines. Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee 0:34:33 Pro Vaccine Measures in 2017 Budget The anti-vaccination lobby will not be pleased with the 2017 Federal Budget. Following on its No Jab No Pay policy, the government has decided that families who fail to immunise their children and who fail to get a health check on their 4-year-olds will lose $28 a fortnight from the Family Tax Benefit. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/05/10/pro-vaccine-measures-in-2017-budget 0:39:11 Disabled boy in danger of malnutrition removed from parents CHILD protection authorities have removed a severely disabled four-year-old from his parents because the boy was deemed at risk of serious harm due to malnutrition. Last year his parents stopped the prescribed total nutrition formula diet fed through a tube into the boy's stomach in favour of a "natural diet of pureed fruit and vegetables" and cannabis oil. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/disabled-boy-in-danger-of-malnutrition-removed-from-parents/news-story/e939768a2f0927b89fbd1abb2e8658ee Also... NECSS - New York https://necss.org CSI Con - Las Vagus http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org SkepticCal - California http://www.skepticalcon.com QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar

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 problem for not only children, but for the rest of society. Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters http://nrvs.info 0:23:30 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-csiro-email-leaks/ Emails leaked from the CSIRO show that it can sometimes be Scientist Vs Management ... but we've got a better idea about where scientific leaks should wind up! 0:25:20 EUROPEAN SKEPTICS CONGRESS Claire Klingenberg joins us to talk about the 17th European Skeptics Congress. 17TH EUROPEAN SKEPTICS CONGRESS - September 2017 http://euroscepticscon.org http://www.sysifos.cz 0:33:25 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop From 2010, Dr Rachie and Dr Krissy Wilson appear on the Glenn Wheeler radio show to chat about Power Bands, UFOs and more. Also... Richard Saunders' radio segment on Cold Reading http://www.4bc.com.au/podcast/richard-saunders-4 NECSS - New York https://necss.org CSI Con - Las Vagus http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org SkepticCal - California http://www.skepticalcon.com Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar/

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 'cure' after investigation by Good Thinking eBay has removed all listings for black salve after an investigation by Good Thinking revealed that the dangerous (and ineffective) alternative cancer 'cure' was not only available for purchase from the company's website, but could be delivered via their 'Click and Collect' service to a large number of high street stores. Good Thinking http://goodthinkingsociety.org/ QED https://qedcon.org/ 0:31:20 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-britain-goes-coal-free/ Britain has gone coal-free for 24 hours for the first time since the Industrial Revolution! 0:35:16 Interview with Dr Paul Doherty - And Then You're Dead What would happen if you stuck your head into a nuclear particle accelerator? What if you jumped into an interstellar black hole, or slipped out of a deep-sea submarine wearing only a pair of Speedos?

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 ghosts. Debunking conspiracies. Dodging chupacabras. If a claim seems strange, Ben and Pascual will try to square it with the facts. https://squaringthestrange.wordpress.com 0:27:35 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Kelly Wong https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-new-hope-for-premmies/ Brew Ha Ha – New Hope for Premmies - An artificial womb has been successfully used to gestate premature lambs, and the next step could be to help premature human babies. But it does raise some questions. 0:29:20 James Randi in Australia - Press reviews from 1980 The archives of the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper prove to be a gold mine of information about the 1980 visit of James Randi. We read how Randi and Dick Smith ran water divining tests at the time. Also coverd is the infamous occasion Randi was kicked off the Don Lane TV chat show. Sydney Morning Herald - 17 Aug 1980 https://tinyurl.com/klckzem Sydney Morning Herald - 11 Oct 1980 http://tinyurl.com/kmt78w9 Sydney Morning Herald - 9 Novt 1980 http://tinyurl.com/mw5ho4n Nine News - Don Lane Show (walkoff) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQp3rI6B9Z4 0:46:30 Maynard and Tim Ferguson What have Maynard and Tim been up to since winning their podcasting award? We head to Madame Frou Frou cafe in Glebe to crash their breakfast. http://www.maynard.com.au Also... Sydney Skeptic in the Pub https://www.skeptics.com.au/2014/03/02/sydney-skeptics-in-the-pub-14/ Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar/

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 fundraising activities. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/04/16/anti-vaxxers-ordered-to-please-explain-fundraising/ 0:11:50 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-sperm-drug-smugglers/ Researchers have created a hilarious but incredible new way of tackling cancers. They've recruited sperm to deliver drugs direct to cancer cells. Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee. 0:14:42 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Sydney March for Science A HUGE day out for Maynard and the Skeptic Zone crew in Sydney as we cover the March for Science on the 22nd of April. Included in the report is the press release from Australian Skeptics, and interviews with... Dr Karl - Eran Segev - Jessica Singer - Tim Mendham - Prof. Mike Archer - Alethea Dean - Julie McCrossin - Lara Benham and many, many more! 0:58:40 Washington D.C. March for Science The talented Celestia Ward and the skillful Dr Angie Mattke send us a report live from the march in Washington.... followed by reflection on the event.... and pizza! http://www.2headsstudios.com

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Incudes an update on the Belle Gibson story and details on the March for Science in Sdyney. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/apr/07/belle-gibson-hit-with-30000-in-court-costs-over-false-cancer-claims https://marchforscienceaustralia.org/ 0:11:32 Late Night Radio Skeptics Saunders' radio segment throughout Australia with Mike Williams. This week we look at strange energies and even stranger claims. http://www.4bc.com.au/podcast/richard-saunders/ 0:23:46 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Kelly Wong https://www.australiascience.tv/?s=Brew Black liquorice jelly beans are the worst jelly beans! A Canadian man was recently hospitalised because of his addiction to these treats Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee ? bit.ly/2o0fMN6 0:25:15 $10 Million Dollars! Vitamin company Blackmores has donated $10 million to the National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University. The amount – described as "untied" and "a gift" – is a 50/50 split between the Blackmore Foundation, run by Marcus and Caroline Blackmore, and the Blackmores company itself. It is said to be "the most significant investment into research and development in the history of the company". http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/04/04/blackmores-donates-10m-to-uws-alt-med-researchers/ 0:32:24 The Investigators - Psychic Services From 30 years ago, "The Investigators" TV show checks out various sellers of new age flim flam. Also interviewd is Barry Williams from Australian Skeptics. Also... Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar/

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 of Coconut Oil. 0:14:28 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop Dr Rachie on ABC radio to chat about Conspiracy Theories. Full interview here: http://www.drrachie.com/research/2017/4/5/afternoons-on-abc-radio-canberra-conspiracy-theories 0:23:34 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis https://www.australiascience.tv/?s=Brew If you need 20,000 people in your study, what do you do? Go large! Studies are more and more turning to crowdsourcing their samples, and it's a great opportunity for us. Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order coffee. Further reading about the QIMR Australian Genetics of Depression Study via ABC: ab.co/2owkrt0 To get involved in the study, check out geneticsofdepression.org.au 0:25:03 Chiropractic Complaints Chiropractors make up 0.8 per cent of all registered health practitioners across the National Scheme, and yet complaints about possible statutory offences by chiropractors in 2015-16 constituted 44.6 per cent of all such complaints across all of the 14 registered health professions. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/29/chiropractic-profession-outperforms-all-others-on-number-of-complaints 0:33:11 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub The question this week is..... What are your predictions for the rest of 2017? 0:42:22 Great Prediction Project Working Bee Cookies, Pizza, Laptops and Predictions. With Lara Benham, Aletha Dean and Trish Hann. Also... Richard Saunders' radio segment - Fads from the 1970s http://www.4bc.com.au/podcast/richard-saunders-australian-skeptics Gravity Waves - Public · Hosted by Mordialloc Skeptics - 11th April https://www.facebook.com/events/1290129051064045 Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcb95oKN7zI&feature=youtu.be&t=2652 0:09:33 Take Stock... with Shelley Stocken Pete Evans, celebrity chef, Paleo diet promoter, and 2015 winner of the Australian Skeptics' Bent Spoon award, can't understand why the Australian Medical Association thinks he's irresponsible and putting people's health at risk by exercising his "wilful arrogance" in "mischievously questioning medical advice". "Well well well," he said, following a barrage of criticism from the AMA and others. "The AMA has once again tweeted that I am putting people's lives at risk….WHY?" http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/29/pete-evans-who-needs-qualifications/ 0:17:27 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Dr Brian Greene Maynard and crew head into the city of Sydney to hear a talk by Dr Brian Greene. Time travel, black holes, worm holes, computer simulations and more! Includes vox pops with Eran Segev, Lara Benham, Aletha Dean and from Think Inc., Desh Amila. Think Inc. gleefully welcomes the return of Dr Brian Greene in 2017 for another round of mind-bending (and mending) explanations for reality-altering discoveries. https://www.thinkinc.org.au 0:33:43 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis https://www.australiascience.tv/?s=Brew Our thoughts are with North Queensland today as it cops a belting from Cyclone Debbie. Here's how to make it through the information overload. Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order coffee. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-surviving-a-media-storm 0:36:38 Update on the Geoclense Home Harmonizer Choice has put a so-called Geoclense Home Harmonizer through a test, and found it to be a waste of money and sure to turn off your friends. Geoclense is sold as a "Geopathic Stress and Electromagnetic Radiation Harmonizer". The product, supplied by Victorian company Orgone Effects Australia, is a solid block of green plastic resin with a plug moulded into the back. It has no components or circuitry – it is simply the block and a plug. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/27/choice-rubbishes-home-harmonizer-no-effect-and-a-waste-of-money Geoclense Home Harmonizer review https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/gadgets/tech-gadgets/articles/geoclense-home-harmonizer-review Orgone Geoclense Home Harmonizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Al295UQas Also... Gravity Waves - Public · Hosted by Mordialloc Skeptics - 11th April https://www.facebook.com/events/1290129051064045/ Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar

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 sap your energy, rob you of sleep and drain your life force. In our modern world these things are impossible to avoid, but this solid block of plastic promises to bring an end to your suffering. Geoclense Home Harmonizer review https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/gadgets/tech-gadgets/articles/geoclense-home-harmonizer-review Orgone Geoclense Home Harmonizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Al295UQas 0:19:15 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Agrohomeopathy This week Heidi looks at the bizzare, strange, odd, unusual, out there, extraordinary, fantastic, curious, weird, way-out, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, ludicrous, irregular, rum, uncommon, singular, grotesque, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, off-the-wall, outlandish, comical, oddball, off the rails, zany, unaccountable, off-beat, left-field, freakish, wacko, outré, cockamamie practice of Agrohomeopathy... which is treating sick plants with sugar water. 0:31:45 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Kelly Wong https://www.australiascience.tv/?s=Brew Forget everything you know about dinosaurs, because it could all be wrong. Sounds weird, but they may have come from the UK according to a new family tree. Brew Ha Ha: science in less time than it takes to order a coffee. Read more at the BBC: http://bbc.in/2mSXDhX 0:34:00 The Great Prediction Project - Update Can you see into the future? Who will win the football this year? Richard Saunders gives an update on the new project to collate hundreds of "psychic" predictions. Non-Psychic Predictions for 2017 http://www.skepticzone.tv/predictions.htm Also... Do creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster exist? https://omny.fm/shows/mike-williams-overnight Gravity Waves - Public · Hosted by Mordialloc Skeptics - 11th April https://www.facebook.com/events/1290129051064045/ Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar/

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 angry at antivaccination talk in council premises - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot9zOj6oZUo Vaccination debate flares on NSW north coast after 7yo contracts tetanus http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-17/tetanus-girl-not-vaccinated-say-health-authorities/8362722 0:25:03 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Tania Meyer Where do you stand on the great debate between antibacterial soap, and good old-fashioned scrubbing? Science and technology is as much a part of our cultural fabric as art, music, theatre and literature. They play a significant role in our daily lives, yet, in a world dependent on science, we often take them for granted. Australia's Science Channel believes every citizen has a right, and a responsibility, to be informed, and our mission is to create programs to bring that about. https://www.australiascience.tv 0:27:38 Belle Gibson guilty but delusional and now for the next fad Belle Gibson has been found guilty of misleading and deceptive conduct in the Federal Court for claiming that special diets and alternative medicine had cured brain cancer that she had never had. But in her findings, Justice Debra Mortimer added that the fake 'wellness' blogger may have been suffering "some kind of delusion" that she had cancer rather than acting unconscionably, as Consumers Affairs Victoria had insisted. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/15/belle-gibson-guilty-but-delusional-and-now-for-the-next-fad 0:32:55 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop Who is your preferred source for health advice? Gwyneth Paltrow? Pete Evans? Or qualified medical practitioners – like Dr Oz? I hate to break it to you, but if you're getting advice from any of these people, you're quite likely being misled. http://www.drrachie.com/research https://theconversation.com/dr-google-probably-isnt-the-worst-place-to-get-your-health-advice-73835 0:42:04 The Great Prediction Project Can you see into the future? Who will win the football this year? Richard Saunders tells of a new project to collate hundreds of "psychic" predictions. Also... Richard Saunders' radio segment - UFOs https://omny.fm/shows/mike-williams-overnight/do-aliens-exist Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Stranger Things Downunder https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar/

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 useful in solving famous unsolved murder cases by communicating with the deceased victims. So far no help from the psycics has been forthcoming. We talk to Mark Honeychruch, the Chair of the NZ Skeptics about the return of this lamentable show. Duncan Greive: Sensing Murder a 'grotesque sham' - nzherald http://tinyurl.com/zw9kw8o 0:25:07 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/?s=Brew With Kelly Wong Here are some facts that we definitely did not already know about women in STEM this International Women's Day. /sarcasm https://womeninscienceaust.org Brew Ha Ha: science in less time than it takes to order a coffee 0:27:38 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Witches and Witchcraft! Mayanrd askes people at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub what they know about this topic. Is it all magic spells and broomsticks? https://www.meetup.com/austskeptics Also... Richard Saunders' radio segment - UFOs https://omny.fm/shows/mike-williams-overnight/do-aliens-exist Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Stranger Things Downunder https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar/

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 open letter. Also reports from Jane Hansen. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/david-wolfe-aussie-antivaxxers-funded-flat-earthers-tour/news-story/6d80b581b87329394061421a0480a740 0:25:16 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Kelly Wong Science and technology were honoured on stage at the main Oscars event with special guests. But that's not all, science and technology even had their own Academy award ceremony. See the winners of the The Academy's Scientific and Technical awards: http://oscar.go.com/news/winners/19023 0:28:54 Vic Skeptics reveal dangerous products on sale at Melbourne hospital Victorian Skeptics committee member Peter Hogan and president Chris Guest have revealed that a dangerous homeopathic teething product was available at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital. The product, Hyland's Baby Teething Tablets, had earlier been found by the US FDA to contain inconsistent amounts of the toxic substance belladonna and posed a risk to children. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/02/17/vic-skeptics-reveal-dangerous-products-on-sale-at-melbourne-hospital/ 0:34:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Who knew Maynard had a green thumb? This week he heads to a meeting of top scientists involved with "Restore & Renew," an ambitious and important project that responds to the need for bush regenerators to incorporate the latest science, restoring healthy ecosystems that are diverse, resilient and adaptable. with... Dr Jason Bragg Dr Marlien van der Merwe Dr Maurizio Rossetto Dr Hannah McPherson https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Science-Conservation/Restore-Renew Also... Richard Saunders' radio segment http://www.2gb.com/podcast/predicting-the-future/ Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Stranger Things Downunder https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder Homeopathy in the UK: Michael Marshall https://www.facebook.com/events/700343633505831/

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 Healing Touch at Queensland University - UPDATE James Cook University has issued a short statement saying that it has closed a Healing Touch Clinic that had been operating on its Townsville campus. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/02/21/update-jcu-closes-healing-touch-clinic 0:20:02 Take Stock... with Shelley Stocken Shelley gives us her unique take on actions of Robert De Niro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding their anti-vaccination campains. Sounds just like the plot of a 'B Grade' Hollywood movie. 0:45:56 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Ben Lewis It's really bloody hot in Australia. Talking about blood, extreme and prolonged heat exposure to the human body can do disastrous things to your blood, your organs... it doesn't end well. It looks like Aussie summers are going to get more brutal no matter what, so we're just going to have to cope. Stay cool out there folks. Further reading via Gizmodo: http://bit.ly/2lqp7Lq 0:27:31 Paracon 2016 - A review Richard Saunders reads his report (from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine) of the 2016 Paracon convention. Ghosts, UFOs and Big Cats! http://www.skeptics.com.au/the-magazine 0:41:46 Casting a Spell on Donald J. Trump We look at the humorous magic spell, "To be performed at midnight on every waning crescent moon until he is removed from office." Also... 500th Episode of the Geologic Podcast https://www.facebook.com/georgehrab/?hc_location=ufi&pnref=story The ESP Podcast with Michael Marshall and Fiona O'Leary http://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/episode_062_michael_marshall_fiona_oleary.html Homeopathy in the UK: Michael Marshall https://www.facebook.com/events/700343633505831/

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 is described as an energy-balancing therapy administered through gentle touching and manipulation of energy from a distance, similar to reiki or acupressure. Dr Steve Roberts and Richard Saunders comment on this sad state of affairs. Healing touch clinic opens at James Cook University in Australian-first http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-13/healing-therapy-clinic-opens-james-cook-university/8266280 STOSSEL TESTING THERAPEUTIC TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNoRxCRJ-Y0 Therapeutic Touch https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4203 0:22:00 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Casey Harrigan If we've learnt one thing from science fiction, it's that travelling to galaxies far far away will mean astronauts will need to enter some kind of stasis to last the journey. However a new idea suggests napping might be a better option than a longer suspended animation. Further reading via Quartz: http://bit.ly/2klQTw6 Sick and tired of seeing your newsfeed overrun with politics? We have an experiment - share science stories and content on your social media with #sharescience and turn your feed sciencey. 0:26:28 A Bike Tour of the Solar System Join Dr Steve Roberts, Richard Saunders and a team of keen cyclists as they ride from the Sun to Pluto! The Solar System Walk: St Kilda to Port Melbourne St Kilda is a unique part of Melbourne with rock music, pop culture and experimental artists mixing it with babes, beaches, boofheads and backpackers. It also has its fair share of lessor known thrills with cafes down backstreets, art displays in discarded buildings and, believe it or not, a walking track that is a 1 to 1 billion replica of the solar system. https://mycitymelbourne.net/2013/03/30/the-solar-system-walk-st-kilda-to-port-melbourne 0:43:42 Chiropractor found guilty of making false claims of curing cancer A New South Wales chiropractor has been convicted of false advertising after he claimed to be able to prevent, treat and cure cancer in his advertising. Hance Limboro was sentenced on February 15 at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney after he pleaded guilty to 13 charges filed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in August 2016. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/02/15/chiropractor-found-guilty-of-making-false-claims-of-curing-cancer 0:51:42 Running With Scissors - Podcast https://www.mixcloud.com/lone_deranger Also... Homeopathy in the UK: Michael Marshall https://www.facebook.com/events/700343633505831/

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 cows go on strike? Find out this week as Mandy-Lee take a long slurp of A2 milk. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.231r/abstract https://www.healthkit.com/profile/-mandy-lee-noble/dietitian/342517 0:15:46 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Ben Lewis US scientists have gone rogue … 140 characters at a time. Rogue Twitter accounts have popped up since being ordered by the government to stop tweeting valid, factual scientific information. Just ignoring scientific issues like climate change isn't going to make them go away and we're all for keeping the science communication going. Further reading via ABC News: http://ab.co/2k83Hp2 In Mozambique, humans and birds have teamed up in the hunt for a sweet reward. Both benefit from this relationship. The greater honeyguide bird relies on humans to crack open the hive to access the eggs and larvae inside. Meanwhile, the humans are able to find honey from beehives. This unlikely team is the sweetest thing you'll hear of today. Further reading via ABC: http://ab.co/2a04W4k and via Science: http://bit.ly/2a3It7E 0:19:07 Chiro group distances itself from anti-vaxxers The Chiropractors Association of Australia, the largest professional group for chiropractors in the country, has come down against the Australian Vaccination-sceptics Network for linking itself to the CAA. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/02/06/chiro-group-distances-itself-from-anti-vaxxers Researchers warn of dire effects from herbal remedies Herbal products, portrayed as softer and more 'natural' alternatives to prescription medication, can have "dire effects" on users, including acute hepatic and renal failure, exacerbation of pre-existing conditions and diseases, and even death. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/02/06/researchers-warn-of-dire-effects-from-herbal-remedies 0:30:10 Sydney Ghosts and a HOT Night Out We join the 'Stranger Things Down Under' group as they roam the streets of Sydney looking for ghosts with spooky tour guide Rowan Greaves. http://www.ghosttours.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder

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 prevail. http://www.todayfm.com http://vakcinainfo.org/2017/02/04/scandal-eu-parliament-banned-the-subject-of-unsafe-vaccines/ 0:35:00 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Kelly Wong Is the recently announced Pig-human hybrid controversial science news, or the latest (and weirdest) superhero? Let's break it down. Read more at ScienceAlert: http://bit.ly/2klNjS4 Overseas produce suppliers are using laser-marked fruit to cut down on unnecessary plastics and replacing stickers on individual produce. We can't wait for this to become popular in Australia! Further reading via The Guardian: http://bit.ly/2iDsS3j 0:39:55 New Complaints Watchdog On The Job To Protect Patients A new watchdog with greater powers to protect patients and crack down on dodgy unregistered health service providers and practitioners has started work. Victorian Minister for Health Jill Hennessy announced the appointment of Karen Cusack as the inaugural Health Complaints Commissioner, with the Health Complaints Act 2016 coming into effect. http://www.premier.vic.gov.au 0:45:20 Maynard's Spooky Action.... We head for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub where special guest Tim Ferguson is on the bill with Maynard. The question of the night, put to our pubbers, "What do you think about people who go behind their doctor's back and seek so-called alternative medicine?" https://www.patreon.com/Maynard Also... "UFO Belief and Religion" Dr Steve Roberts https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/events/236343128/ Ghosts! Skeptic Zone report http://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-318-23nov2014

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 story and interview with Anti-Vax conspiracy theorists.. With Heidi Robertson and Alison Gaylard https://www.facebook.com/150057145203234/posts/596209557254655 0:21:28 Wide condemnation of pro-acupuncture research paper on infant colic A controversial study that claims to have found proof that acupuncture is effective in treating colic in infants has been widely rebuked. In fact, even the associate editor of the journal where the study was published said "in technical terms, the study is negative … the primary outcome did not turn out to be statistically significant". http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:28:18 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Tania Meyer With the latest disaster that is - was - the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, it's also an environmental disaster. While the company plans to recycle phones that are returned, many precious, rare minerals and metals will be lost through the recycling process. Further reading via VICE Motherboard: http://bit.ly/2dMi4ek As the Tour Down Under kicks off we look at one of the biggest controversies in cycling. Are cheats "mechanical doping" by putting tiny electric motors in their bikes? The French Parliament has even tried to make it illegal! Further reading via Cycling Tips: http://bit.ly/2jqN73Y 0:34:45 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Not many UFOs at Maynard's International Studio (annexe) as Richard Saunders drops by for a visit. Find out what about yet another of Maynard's favourite podcasts and we have a questions for the listeners. http://podcastufo.com https://www.patreon.com/Maynard 0:41:56 When or skeptics criticise homeopathy, they are often wrong By Edzard Ernst This post might come as a surprise to some. And no, Edzard Ernst is not changing sides in the debate in the debate about homeopathy. But he has long felt that, when skeptics criticise homeopathy, they often wrong-foot themselves by using arguments which are not entirely correct. http://edzardernst.com Also... "UFO Belief and Religion" Dr Steve Roberts https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/events/236343128/

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! http://www.skeptics.com 0:15:22 How Uri Geller convinced the CIA he was a 'psychic warrior' Thoughts on Spoon Bending and the CIA from over 40 years ago. http://www.telegraph.co.uk https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Uri-Geller/dp/0879751991 Experiments wiht Uri Geller 1972 - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MsqnWtMWY 0:28:00 Homeopthic Vets - Update The RCVS standards committee has announced it is to review the college's guidance on homeopathy and other alternative and complementary veterinary medicines and therapies. - By David Woodmansey. https://www.vettimes.co.uk 0:32:23 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Ben Lewis As the Juno spacecraft has finally entered Jupiter's orbit, the first images of Jupiter and the 3 moons, Europa, Io and Ganymede have been sent back to Earth. And these pretty pictures are purely for the enjoyment of humans rather than any specific scientific reason! Further reading via ScienceAlert: http://bit.ly/29TMBFd Have you ever realised that you talk to babies and puppies in the exact same way? Scientists have found out why we default to that high pitched voice - and it's actually doing them good. Further reading via BBC: http://bbc.in/2j2YqMR 0:34:45 Stranger Things Down Under Join us on an exploration of Sydney's 'Upside Down': the weird, wacky and wonderful, from the woo you've always wondered about, to cool museums and quirky experiences. All with a group of fabulous like minded sceptics. https://www.facebook.com/StrangerThingsDownUnder 0:37:12 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran is joined by Matt Parker, possibly the only person to hold the prestigious title of London Mathematical Society Popular Lecturer while simultaneously having a sold-out comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Matt is always keen to mix his two passions of mathematics and stand-up. http://standupmaths.com Also... Sydney Skeptics in the Pub - TIM FERGUSON from the Doug Anthony All Stars https://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics/events/235901193 Richard Saunders appaers on the E.S.P. podcst http://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/episode_056_richard_saunders.html

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 Congress. 17TH EUROPEAN SKEPTICS CONGRESS - September 2017 http://euroscepticscon.org http://www.sysifos.cz 0:13:30 Four 'Psychics' put to a test, in 1993 Skeptic John Foley took on four of Adelaide's top mystics and seers in the 1990s on national TV to see if any could predict the future. I bet none of them predicted podcastings! A lesson in pychology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMdscAygyXI 0:26:40 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Casey Harrigan What will science in 2017 hold in store? Here are our predictions for what science stories will make headlines in 2017. https://www.australiascience.tv/videos/brew-ha-ha-science-predictions-2017 0:29:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... More of Maynard's favourate podcasts What would we find if we looked on Maynard's iPod? A mix of science and mystery. http://maynard.com.au Exposing PseudoAstronomy Podcast http://podcast.sjrdesign.net Inception Radio Network https://inceptionradionetwork.com Dark Matter Digital Network http://darkmatterdigitalnetwork.com Also... Richard Saunders appaers on the E.S.P. podcst http://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/episode_056_richard_saunders.html

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'. 0:16:25 Why the RCVS must prevent vets from prescribing homeopathy Homeopathic care for animals? The case against homeopathy has never been clearer, with every well-controlled study showing these remedies are no more effective than a placebo. This is to be expected, as homeopathic treatments contain no active substances at all. - Danny Chambers http://tinyurl.com/gq2lxrb 0:30:26 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Casey Harrigan Helium gas has finite uses as it escapes into the atmosphere. Helium has uses beyond party balloons - it's important for science, medicine and technology. Uses include MRI machines, deep sea exploration, Large Hadron Collider and rockets! Global supplies of helium was predicted to run out within 20 years until recently when a helium gas field in Tanzania was discovered. This will give us an extra 7 years of world helium supplies. Further reading via ABC: http://ab.co/29bnTm3 While we might be looking forward to drinking mojitos and splashing around at the beach, a big season is in store for the intrepid people based in Antarctica this year. Find out more about the holy grail of climate science: http://ab.co/2htF96a Read more about the largest all-female expedition: http://bit.ly/2hkao67 0:35:00 La Brea Tar Pits and the Space Shuttle Endeavor Join Andrew Dunning and Richard Saunders has they wander around the old and the new! From ancient animals to the space-age, all in Los Angeles. http://www.tarpits.org/ https://californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/air-space/space-shuttle-endeavour Also... Better Geology with Andrew Dunning https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq--FLzG6qxx9VHAsabZm4A/videos Calle Amistad - New traditional Cuban Music https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1269796553/calle-amistad-an-album-of-new-traditional-cuban-mu

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: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Ben Lewis The Australian Federal Court has ordered internet companies to block five bittorrent websites in a big crackdown against internet piracy. But what will be the consequences of this extreme legislation? Further reading via ABC: http://ab.co/2hzW4a0 Here are our top 3 biggest science surprises of 2016! Tesla driverless cars in an overnight upgrade, the unexpected Samsung Galaxy Note 7 disaster, and streets becoming overwhelmed by those immersed in the augmented reality of Pokemon Go. 0:20:41 The Cass Files - With Dr Cassandra Perryman Cannabis, hashish, hemp, sinsemilla; informalpot, dope, grass, weed, Mary Jane, bud, hash, bhang, kef, ganja, locoweed; reefer, doob, spliff, toke, roach... get the idea? Cassanddra gives us her view on the drug of choice of many throughout the world. 0:29:10 NSW government to investigate AVsN fund-raising The Australian newspaper reports that NSW Fair Trading authorities will investigate the Australian Vaccination-sceptics Network (AVSN) for "potential breaches of the Charitable Fundraising Act and the Associations Incorporation Act". http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/12/28/nsw-government-to-investigate-avsn-fund-raising 0:36:40 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran talks with Noah and Eli from the Scathing Atheist Podcast. https://scathingatheist.com ******************************************* Wishing all Skeptic Zone fans a happy 2017

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 Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran talks with Michael Marshall, Nicola Throp and Geoff Whelan. What does it take these days to host a skeptical convention? 0:35:24 Maynard's Spooky Action... A very Maynard Christmas messge Ho Ho Ho, it's to the cafe we go and chat to Maynard. What does this international star do on Christmas day? Does anyone really care? Find out with Maynard. http://maynard.com.au Also... Richard Saunders talks in California, Dec. 2016 BAS Skeptalk : Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 7:30pm La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA OC Science Club : Friday, December 30, 2016 - 7:00pm Del Frisco's Grille 772 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, California 92618

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 protect patients. Her message is "Please don't be fooled by natural and alternative medicine." https://www.naturopathicdiaries.com 0:14:09 New Zealand Skeptics 2016 Conference This week we chat to Susan Gerbic and find out the latest on Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. What can you do to help? Susan Gerbic at Puzzling World (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OObcuaiLwI8&t=7s 0:26:16 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Casey Harrigan 2016 has been a momentous year. Here we give our top 3 biggest science news of 2016! Here's to 2017! Watch more: Zika virus: http://bit.ly/2hm2o1i Paris agreement: http://bit.ly/2gcXP8f Gravitational waves: http://bit.ly/LKgravwaves It's been a big year for sci-fi films, but who pulled it off the best? We review the best and worst movie scientists from 2016. Ever think "I wish my robot could sweat"? Well your dreams have been answered thanks to ingenious research from Japan. Say hello to Kengoro, a 1.7m tall, 56kg musculoskeletal humanoid. Further reading via IEEE Spectrum: http://bit.ly/2eHscrk 0:31:34 Cancer Reseach in Australia Guest reporter Kevin Davies interviews Prof. Ross Hannan, head of the department of cancer biology and therapeutics at The John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU College of Medicine. What is the latest news on cancer research and what is the link to Jackie Chan? http://jcsmr.anu.edu.au/people/ross-hannan Also... Richard Saunders talks in California, Dec. 2016 BAS Skeptalk : Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 7:30pm La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA OC Science Club : Friday, December 30, 2016 - 7:00pm Del Frisco's Grille 772 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, California 92618

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 Landsborough to find out about his $100,000 Psychic Prize. Live music by Brad MacClure http://www.puzzlingworld.co.nz http://www.psychicchallenge.co.nz 0:34:18 Take Stock - With Shelley Stocken Twins! Are you a twin? Are you psychic? Shelley Stocken asks her twin sister or it is the other way around? 0:42:46 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis South African building Africa's first private satellite, via ScienceAlert: http://bit.ly/2g9dB55 Australian school students make HIV drug for $2, via Sydney Morning Herald: http://bit.ly/2gXndDN The Pope has called out climate deniers, via Washington Post: http://wapo.st/2fGOTwI Plastic banknotes contain meat by-product, via Quartz: http://bit.ly/2fGQQsM Scurvy is back, via SBS: http://bit.ly/2gAFDqI According to research, people are more likely to recycle things they see as part of their identity. For example, a personalised coffee increases the chances of you recycling your coffee paper cup! Further reading via ScienceDaily: http://bit.ly/2fYD9Vw The Earth-like planet Proxima b has just been discovered orbiting the star nearest to our Sun. We decided to check out some of its features to see if it's likely to be the next hot holiday destination. Further reading via ABC: http://ab.co/2bRS7s4 0:47:11 Sensing Murder - Letter to Network 10 in 2004 With another series of Sensing Murder to be produced in New Zealand, Richard Saunders looks back to 2004 when he wrote a letter of concern to Network 10 Australia before they axed the show. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensing_Murder http://www.psychicchallenge.co.nz/smc/index.html Also... Richard Saunders talks in California, Dec. 2016 BAS Skeptalk : Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 7:30pm La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Atheists-Agnostics-Humanists-Freethinkers-Skeptics/events/235675261 OC Science Club : Friday, December 30, 2016 - 7:00pm Del Frisco's Grille 772 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, California 92618 https://www.facebook.com/events/1136033126517987

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 We chat to Michael Marshall about his Australian trip. http://goodthinkingsociety.org/ 0:29:05 Homeopaths cashing in on vulnerable parents A report from the Sunday World newspaper in Ireland. 0:35:40 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Kelly Wong Fake news is not immune to science. It's easy to be swayed by cute animal stories but don't be fooled. Animals are not humans and have their own amazing features. Further reading via ScienceAlert: http://bit.ly/2gj5Eh1 Recently, people in India have taken to social media to share smog selfies to show the world how bad their pollution is. Further reading via ABC:0 http://ab.co/2eHwFJc A woman and her daughter both gave birth with the same womb. It may sound like science fiction but this is exactly what happened when a Swedish woman received a uterus transplant from her own mother. She was then able to receive IVF and give birth to her own son. Further reading via ABC: http://ab.co/2elQQNU 0:49:50 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran chats Tom and Cecil to from the Cognitive Dissonance Podcast. http://dissonancepod.com Also... NZ Skeptics Conference http://conference.skeptics.nz The Sydney Freecon - December 9, 10 &11, 2016 - 188 William St. Earlwood Contact Gary on Twitter - @SydneyFuturian

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 Supplement (Bleech!) https://www.youtube.com/user/powerm1985 http://www.mylespower.co.uk 0:15:25 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Tania Meyer Book your next holiday to China! They've just opened up their 500m Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) to the public. It's the largest of its kind in the world. Now that's telescope tourism! Where would you go as part of your science bucket list? What would you put on your science bucket list? http://bit.ly/2cHmGmd Even further reading via Quartz: http://bit.ly/2cy4Wqa 0:17:03 Maynard's Spooky Action... An Evening with Lisa Randall The good people at Think Inc. brought Dr Lisa Randall to Australia for a national tour. Maynard and his trusty microphone head for the Sydney event to report on the night. Includes interviews with Dr Randall, Signe Dean, Ian Bryce, William Broughm and more. https://www.thinkinc.org.au/events 0:30:03 Mind Body Wallet from 1998 A report by Dr Trevor Case from the pages of the Skeptic Magazine. See page 59 of this PDF http://tinyurl.com/jhntpvn 0:37:43 Australian Skeptics Awards from 2016 Who will win the Bent Spoon Award... who will be Skeptic of the Year.... who will be awarded life membership... and who will get 'The Fred' Award? Find out with a report from the convention. Also... NZ Skeptics Conference http://conference.skeptics.nz Michael Marshall - Sydney Skeptics in the Pub - 29 Nov. https://www.meetup.com/austskeptics/ The Sydney Freecon - December 9, 10 &11, 2016 - 188 William St. Earlwood Contact Gary on Twitter - @SydneyFuturian

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. http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts 0:16:36 Skeptical letters to the editor, from 1986 Skeptics have a long history of offering cash prizes for proof of the paranormal. We look back to over 30 years ago when members of Canberra Skeptics turned up at a New Age festival to seek any takers. Reports and letters to the editor from the Canberra Times newspaper. http://tinyurl.com/hjucp5f 0:33:26 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee New findings claim to "explain" the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. But the story isn't so simple. - With Tania Meyer Further reading about this Bermuda Triangle mystery: http://www.australiascience.tv/blogs/bermuda-triangle-mystery-explained 0:35:00 The Think Tank Join Richard Sanders, Dr Steve Roberts and Maynard as they chat about secret codes, UFOs, warp bubbles in clouds and much more! http://www.ghostsofoz.com/goo-magazine/richard-saunders-the-skeptic-zone-podcast https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4208 Also... NZ Skeptics Conference http://conference.skeptics.nz Dr. Angie Mattke from USA - 'Medical Nonsense' https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/ Michael Marshall - Sydney Skeptics in the Pub - 29 Nov. https://www.meetup.com/austskeptics/ The Sydney Freecon - December 9, 10 &11, 2016 - 188 William St. Earlwood Contact Gary on Twitter - @SydneyFuturian

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 podcast. http://www.theskepticsguide.org 0:17:17 Government issues health warning over useless newage pendant The Australian Government has confirmed the presence of radioactive material in "Scalar Energy" pendants. We take a look at some of the amazing claims being made for yet another newage device. http://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiationprotection/Factsheets/is_pendants.cfm https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-definition-of-scalar-energy The Quantum Pendant - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZxX3ZWY4nw Applied Kinesiology - How it's Done - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piu75P8sxTo 0:39:23 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran chats to Alan Melikdjanian, better known to the world as 'Captain Disillusion'. He is the founder of Amelik Entertainment, LLC, a South Florida-based video production company specializing in unique and inventive films, web series, commercials and music videos http://captaindisillusion.com/ Also... NZ Skeptics Conference http://conference.skeptics.nz The Sydney Freecon - December 9, 10 &11, 2016 - 188 William St. Earlwood Contact Gary on Twitter - @SydneyFuturian

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 science commentator on Australian radio and television. http://drkarl.com/ 0:15:26 Maynard's Spooky Action... Blast from the past! In 1991 Dr Karl Kruszelnicki appeared with Maynard on radio to take listeners' questions. 0:20:40 The Raw Skeptic Report.... with Heidi Robertson The WHO publishes a list of websites that are found to "facilitate the access of public health authorities, health professionals and the public to reliable information". The Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters group is now one of those websites. http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/victory-for-northern-rivers-pro-vaccine-group/3106653/ 0:27:39 Orgone Energy Orgone is a pseudoscientific and spiritual concept described as an esoteric energy or hypothetical universal life force, originally proposed in the 1930s by Wilhelm Reich. This "energy" was applied by famed race car driver Peter Brock in the 1980s. http://www.skeptics.com.au/?s=Orgone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro_F6tosOjk&feature=youtu.be&t=482 0:41:02 Anti-vaxxers target wrong man PETER Tiernan is being bombarded by threatening calls and messages from anti-vaccination activists and fears "one absolute nutter" could attack him or his family. All because some activists think he is Reasonable Hank, a pro-vaccination blogger who has been enraging the anti-vaxxers for years. The problem is Mr Tiernan, a 51-year-old physiotherapist who works in the Byron Shire, is not Reasonable Hank and never has been. By Janes Hansen http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/antivaxxer-activists-wrongly-identify-byron-bay-physiotherapist-as-provaccination-blogger/news-story/9b8bc34dda0476d36ea9484163eebf8f

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 investigation by Dr Paul Willis, director of The Royal Institution of Australia. Heidi interviews Dr Willis followed by the audio from the special report. http://www.australiascience.tv/videos/no-alternative-cancer 0:40:06 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran chats to Cara Santa Maria from the SGU Podcast and Talk Nerdy. http://carasantamaria.com/podcast/ Also... Mars: The Live Experience http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MARSLIVE16 Think Inc 2017 Pass https://www.thinkinc.org.au Vengaboys Tour with Maynard http://tinyurl.com/jfmlabp Sydney Skeptics in the Pub https://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics NZ Skeptics Conference http://conference.skeptics.nz