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The Skeptic Zone #318 - 23.Nov.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Mayard 0:09:15 Ghost Adventure Part #1 Join Maynard, Alethea Dean and Richard Saunders has they wonder around the Field of Mars Cemetery. 0:23:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:26:35 Psychic Predictions for 2014 Jo Alabaster and Richard mark the homework of Australia's top mystics. 0:42:20 National Convention News Eran Segev brings fill us in on the last bits of news about the Australian Skeptics National Convention. 0:48:42 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard's Book Worm Corner. This week Maynard reviews "Question Everything". After that it's a trip to Paddy's Markets in Sydney to chat with Joanne Thompson from 'Awakening Lotus'.

Nov 23, 20141h 5m

The Skeptic Zone #317 - 16.Nov.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Maynard 0:06:00 Dr Julie Lada, the Skeptical Vet We catch up with Dr Julie and find out what Dr Google has to do with being a vet. 0:24:17 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:28:30 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Homeopathy for Ebola is as crazy as it sounds... especially if you are a politician from New Zealand.

Nov 16, 201436 min

The Skeptic Zone #316 - 9.Nov.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #1 Maynard interviews Tim Ferguson from the Doug Anthony All Stars. Hear from an Australian comic legend, live from the streets of Glebe! 0:17:20 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:23:08 Remembering Simon Turnbull Richard Saunders looks back at some of his encouters with the late president of the Australian Psychics. 0:38:52 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #2 Maynard interviews just about everyone at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub about the 'Bent Spoon Award' and dinosaurs.

Nov 9, 20141h 0m

The Skeptic Zone #315 - 2.Nov.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 An interview with James Randi Still amazing at 86, Randi chats to Richard Saunders about his upcoming tour of Australia. 0:19:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:21:55 Ian Woolf from Diffusion Science Radio After Richard Saunders appeard on Diffusion Science Radio, he turns the mic on Ian for a chat. 0:26:27 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo gives her thoughts on visiting her first Mind Body Wallet expo.

Nov 2, 201439 min

The Skeptic Zone #314 - 26.Oct.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster from Mind Body Wallet 0:04:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Look... up in the sky! It's a bird.. it's a plane... it's Chemtrails? Jo gives us the low down and the high up on these trails in teh sky. 0:17:00 Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award An overview of some of the 2014 nominees. 0:22:37 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:25:30 Mind Body Wallet Report Jo Alabaster, Eran Segev, Alethea Dean and Richard Saunders live from the woo fest. 0:37:20 Maynard's Spooky Action... This week Maynard catches up with the Ghost Hunters Of South Coast and Territories.

Oct 26, 201454 min

The Skeptic Zone #313 - 18.Oct.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:09:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster New Zealand leads the way by giving homeopathy the boot! 0:13:00 Australian Skeptics 2014 Convention Update with lasted news about SGU and Geo at the convention. 0:16:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:19:25 Skeptic Wins Award Daniel Loxton wins an award for his storybook "Pterosaur Trouble". 0:22:10 Horrible-Scope What do the stars tell you about... you? Who knows? Let's ask Dr. Duarf Ekaf. 0:29:35 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub catches up with Dr. Brad McKay and then more from the Sydney Paranormal Expo interviewing visitors and believers.

Oct 18, 201452 min

The Skeptic Zone #312 - 12.Oct.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:50 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo's report from the Sydney Paranormal Expo. 0:28:55 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:32:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard at the Sydney Paranormal Expo interviewing visitors and believers.

Oct 12, 201458 min

The Skeptic Zone #311 - 5.Oct.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jo Alabaster live from the Sydney Paranormal Expo 0:06:00 Interview with Dr Pamela Gay Once again Dr Gay finds herself in Sydney and heads up to the Sydney Observatory to chat with Richard Saunders. 0:24:05 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:27:00 Mid Expo Report Maynard and Richard Saunders catch up during the Paranormal Expo. 0:29:40 Interview with Michael Marshall - Part 2 What should a skeptic do when visiting a psychic show? Find out more with Michael Marshall.

Oct 4, 20141h 1m

The Skeptic Zone #310 - 28.Sept.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:50 An interview with Michael Marshall What's "Good Thinking"? Why should you "Be Reasonable"? Find out from our man in Merseyside! 0:26:12 Guest Editorial with Signe Cane Who would plague the WHO with quackery? Who indeed! Fine out with Signe Cane as she looks at a homeopathic petition. 0:30:55 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:33:55 An interview with Susan Gerbic Undercover but out in the open, Susan tells us of an operation to investigate a so-called "psychic" in California. 0:51:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard and Richard try to come to terms with Cosmos and Ancient Aliens. What could possibly go wrong?

Sep 28, 20141h 3m

The Skeptic Zone #309 - 21.Sept.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Defending the Lion; The Vulnerability of Truth 0:09:25 Jim Wilshire reads... Bachelor of Séance Mostly Ghostly 0:14:05 Off the Shelf From the pages of 'The Skeptic', the magazine of Australian Skeptics... Bostijan Savle visits his local library and didn't like what he saw... and said so. Read by Richard Saunders. 0:23:15 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:26:40 Saunders on the Radio Richard Saunders on the radio to chat about 'The Vaccination Chronicles'.

Sep 21, 201441 min

The Skeptic Zone #308 - 14.Sept.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:35 Are pharmacists as trustworthy as they'd like us to believe? Opinion piece by Mick Vagg, read by Richard Saunders. 0:08:35 An Open Letter to Australian Pharmacies Ear Candling? What on earth are you selling? 0:12:30 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Vitamin K? What's that and why should we care? Why are some people rejecting it? Find out more with Jo. 0:20:05 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:23:36 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. Chats with Joanne Benhamu and Gary Dalrymple (Sydney Freecon organiser).

Sep 14, 201436 min

The Skeptic Zone #307 - 7.Sept.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jo Alabaster 0:03:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #1 Maynard and Richard head to the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney to perform the Mystery Investigators show. Maynard also chats to Tilly Boleyn from the Powerhouse and others taking part in the science festival. 0:20:18 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:24:03 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #2 Maynard at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. Do we still need skeptics in 2014? Also Maynard's feature interview with scientist Jodi Rowley about her work in describing new species of frogs.

Sep 7, 201448 min

The Skeptic Zone #306 - 31.Aug.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Maynard 0:04:00 Evan Bernstein from SGU Richard Saunders chats to Evan Bernstein, of the rouges from The Skeptics Guide to the Universe Podcast. This week Evan is at Dragon*Con in Atlanta. 0:23:00 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev Eran chats to Johanna Bischof about diet and misconceptions. 0:29:42 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:33:13 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Not quite magic undies, but strange claims nevertheless. Jo looks at the latest with Wireless Armour and their shilding underwear.

Aug 31, 201443 min

The Skeptic Zone #305 - 24.Aug.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:00 Mystery Investigators Show Science week at the Australian Museum with the Mystery Investigators. 0:15:42 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:19:24 Maynard's Spooky Action The Big Night of Science at the Powerhouse Museum. Maynard chats to Dr Rachie and many others at the event.

Aug 24, 201457 min

The Skeptic Zone #304 - 17.Aug.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:04 Dr Rachie Reports Recorded at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub, Dr Rachie reports on the progress of the Stop the AVN facebook group. 0:31:07 Cosmos DVD winner We announce the winner of the Cosmos DVD pack from National Geographic Australia. 0:32:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:36:00 Balance in the Media? We follow the story of the reporting of vaccination news in the "Sunshine Coast Daily" newspaper. A lesson in skeptics taking action. With Jo Alabaster, Richard Sanders and Ross Balch.

Aug 17, 201449 min

The Skeptic Zone #303 - 10.Aug.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 The JREF MDC for 2014 Come behind the curtain for a look at the planning of the James Randi Educational Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge. 0:22:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:24:56 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo heads for Skeptics in the Pub to ask if we really still need the Million Dollar Challenge. 0:46:35 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Elizabeth Pisani from the QED convention in Manchester, about AIDS, HIV and Circumcision.

Aug 10, 20141h 4m

The Skeptic Zone #302 - 3.Aug.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 Interview with Heidi Robertson Heidi fills us in on the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters and their work in promoting good science and good health. 0:13:17 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Fake bomb detectors based on dowsing are making the news again. Jo digs deep! 0:25:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:30:00 Cosmos DVD Compitition A chance for someone in Australia to win the new Cosmos DVD set. 0:07:40 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Rhys Morgan from the QED convention in Manchester.

Aug 3, 201453 min

The Skeptic Zone #301 - 27.July.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 Interviews from TAM 2014 Live from Las Vegas it's; Kyle Sanders Cathy Smith Spoony Quine 0:19:20 Burzynski Updte Bob Blaskiewicz with the latest information 0:25:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:30:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... The life of a Pharmacist. Maynard chats to John Bell, Chris Piggott and student Andrew.

Jul 27, 201451 min

The Skeptic Zone #300 - 20.July.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka. 0:13:17 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Post-mortem from Brisskepticamp... in a park.. and birds.. with Ross Balch - president of Brisbane Skeptical Society Phil Kent - secretary of Brisbane Skeptical Society Lauren Cochrane - president of Canberra Skeptics 0:29:03 "Rev" Stefan Sojka Miracle face recognition software. 0:33:07 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:36:17 The Vaccination Chronicles Featuring Verna Morris, Maureen Chuck, Ken McLeod, Monica Saville, Dr Richard Gordon, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, John Bundock, Peter Bowditch and Lauren Cochrane

Jul 20, 20141h 10m

The Skeptic Zone #299 - 13.July.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Bob Novella and Evan Bernstein 0:02:03 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. News from Queensland about Whooping Cough. 0:10:07 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:13:06 Interviews from TAM 2014 Richard Saunders bumps into: Derek Colanduno Sharon Hill George Hrab James Randi

Jul 13, 201443 min

The Skeptic Zone #298 - 6.July.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. What's in your food? Before you run downsatirs and open the fridge, have a listen to Jo's report on food additives. 0:19:44 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:27:26 Promoting Women of Science Guest reporter Kevin Davies chats to Kylie Walker from the Australian Academy of Science. Learn how you can help promote Australian Women of Science. 0:27:26 Saunders on the Radio Last week, the weeeeee small hours, Richard Saunders in San Francisco, called in to Sydney radio to chat with Luke Boner about people who claim to talk with the dead and much more. Now... what is this about Saunders and rats?

Jul 6, 201453 min

The Skeptic Zone #297 - 29.June.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:40 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Dr Brad McKay from the TV show Embarrassing Bodies Down Under. 0:19:44 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:23:12 Maynard on the street Where is Maynard? What's he up to? Find out more when we find him on the street. 0:27:26 Robert Blaskiewicz with a Burzynski update Houston doctor Stanislaw Burzynski is in the news again.. for the wrong reasons. We find out more from Robert Blaskiewicz. 0:39:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo and rats. Rats and science. Jo, rats and science. Why would you want anything more?

Jun 29, 201453 min

The Skeptic Zone #296 - 22.June.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 Woo Weekend part #1 Join Jo Alabaster and Richard Saunders as they wander around the 'Winter Magic' festival at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. 0:17:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:20:07 Woo Weekend part #2 Richard, once again, heads for the festival of Mind Body Spirit in Sydney. 0:30:07 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo continues her look into Parenting Skeptically. This week the early years of childhood.

Jun 22, 201443 min

The Skeptic Zone #295 - 15.June.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran talks with Jonny Scaramanga who grew up in the UK as a Christian fundamentalist. Most people think this kind of fundamentalism does not exist in Britain, or it is limited to certain ethnic communities, like black pentecostals. They have no idea what fundamentalists believe, and certainly no clue what it’s like to be one. 0:16:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:19:35 Signe Cane and Vaccination Conspiracy Theories Why you should ignore what anti-vaxxers have to say. Signe is a Sydney-based freelance science writer and radio broadcaster, her articles have appeared in Australian Geographic, The Scientist, Australasian Science, New Philosopher and other outlets. 0:26:15 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Young mothers look out! Jo with the inside information on woo with you're expecting. 0:36:55 Roving reporter Dr Krissy Wilson Krissy chats about a new book, 'The Survival Hypothesis by Adam J. Rock' and her chapter.

Jun 15, 201448 min

The Skeptic Zone #294 - 8.June.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:05 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran address the crowd in Manchester and talks about Australian Skeptics. 0:25:15 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:28:40 An interview with Theo Clark Richard Saunders talks to Theo about his book Humbug!: The Skeptic's Field Guide to Spotting Fallacies and Deceptive Arguments. 0:44:15 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub We chat to pubbers to find out what they like about this social and educational event.

Jun 8, 201459 min

The Skeptic Zone #293 - 1.June.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:12 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Nathan "Nate" Phelps an American-born Canadian author, LGBT rights activist, and public speaker on the topics of religion and child abuse. 0:30:35 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:35:10 A day in the Blue Mountains Richard Saunders travels to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney to do some filming for "The Vaccination Chronicles" and chats to Jo Alabaster and Peter Bowditch. 0:50:45 Maynard's Spooky Action... Good Eye Health. Maynard interviews Dr Peter Davies about Macular Degeneration.

Jun 1, 20141h 1m

The Skeptic Zone #292 - 25.May.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:18 Australian Skeptics Dinner Join Sydney Skeptics with remarks from Richard Saunders and Tim Mendham with news on the next issue of 'The Skeptic'. 0:44:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster Jo heads for Canberra Skeptics in the Pub and chats to Andrew Gould and Ken McLeod. 0:35:35 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:39:00 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Prof Chris French from QED Manchester

May 25, 201458 min

The Skeptic Zone #291 - 16.May.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:18 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard at Paracon 2014 - part 2. Interviews with... Rex Gilroy - Yowie hunter Mark Wallbank - Strange creatures Ben Hansen - TV's 'Fact or Fake' 0:35:35 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:39:00 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Mike Hall from QED Manchester.

May 16, 20141h 0m

The Skeptic Zone #290 - 11.May.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 Maynard's Spooking Action... This week Maynard and Saunders visit Paracon 2014. Interviews with... Alex Cayas Peta Banks Alison Oborn Robert Murch Ashley Hall Murray Byfield Emma and Erin 0:41:24 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:44:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. In a word.... Underpants. Yes, Jo gets to the bottom of the claims of "The Smart Underwear Designed to Shield Against Mobile Phone Radiation". Is it a bum deal? Don't make an ass of yourself, listen to Jo!

May 11, 201457 min

The Skeptic Zone #289 - 4.May.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward from QED Manchester. 0:27:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:30:26 Out and about with the Skeptics Members of Australian Skeptics attend a talk by Dr Karl in Sydney and then head for 'Skeptics in the Pub' to review some videos from the archives. 0:43:30 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo reads the public statement from the HCCC – Warning about the Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network, Inc. (‘AVN’), formerly known as Australian Vaccination Network Inc.

May 4, 201455 min

The Skeptic Zone #288 - 27.April.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Paul Zenon about being a skeptic and magician. 0:19:00A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:22:58Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo reads a newspaper report about those whacky anti-vax people. 0:28:50Dr Paul Willis The man behind 'A Week in Science' with news of The Science of Doctor Who tour.

Apr 27, 201448 min

The Skeptic Zone #287 - 20.April.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Michael Marshall from 'Skeptics with a K' podcast and one of the people behind the QED convention. 0:27:27 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:31:13 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo reads a newspaper report on the real dangers of Whooping Cough. 0:34:50 Mars Mission update An interview with Dr Besh Saab who updates us on his Mars mission simulation.

Apr 20, 201454 min

The Skeptic Zone #286 - 13.April.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Press release from Australian Skeptics The press release from Australian Skeptics on the National Health & Medical Research Council draft information paper on the effectiveness of homeopathy. 0:12:20 Homeopathy Awareness Week Lauren Cochrane from the Canberra Skeptics reads the information from this new web site. 0:18:00 Science vs. Homeopathy Audio of a short TV debate between Professor John Dwyer and Australian Homeopathic Association's Ana Lamaro 0:21:10 We can't have it both ways on homeopathy Opinion piece by Dr Ken Harvey 0:28:50 Evidence, Please. Jo Alabaster with news on the Better Health Channel's web posting on homeopathy. 0:35:05 Press release from Homeopathy Plus A response to the findings of the National Health & Medical Research Council 0:41:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:44:35 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop Acupuncture jumping the gun. Acupuncture in emergency departments. Bad science and bad practice.

Apr 13, 201454 min

The Skeptic Zone #285 - 6.April.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Michael Kruse from Bad Science Watch Bad Science Watch is an independent non-profit consumer protection watchdog and science advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by countering bad science. 0:32:45 Your Stars For April With our very own Astrologger, Dr Duarf Ekaf 0:38:50A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:41:40 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub A chat to some pubbers about other events going on around Sydney

Apr 6, 201456 min

The Skeptic Zone #284 - 30.March.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Dr Besh Saab... from Mars! (Sort of) Besh answers listener questions about his possible mission to Mars. 0:16:30 Media reports on the some worrying vaccination rates Reports from Radio 2UE and TV's Studio 10 0:22:50 Robert Blaskiewicz and the Burzynski petition An important update on the ongoing Burzynski story. 0:29:00 Australian Skeptics Dinner Meeting Remarks from Richard Saunders at the Sydney meeting. 0:38:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:42:10 ScamWatch from the ACCC Do you get calls from people claiming they can fix your computer? The ACCC has some good advice.

Mar 30, 201451 min

The Skeptic Zone #283 - 23.March.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:00 An interview with Kirill Alferov from the Russian Skeptics In a first for the Skeptics Zone, we chat to a representative from the Russian Skeptics and discover that science and reason are alive and well in Moscow. 0:23:54 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:27:30 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop From 2009, Dr Rachie's first report on the AVN. How things have changed! 0:41:30 An interview with Frank Mosher from the Sacramento Area Skeptics The Sacramento Area Skeptics were created in 2008 in an effort to organize a way for skeptics in the Sacramento area to meet one another. They organize lectures, co-host the annual SkeptiCal Conference, and host monthly social gatherings where like minds can discuss various topics over a pint. They work to promote science and critical thinking in the area and around the world and hope you join them in their effort.

Mar 23, 201453 min

The Skeptic Zone #282 - 16.March.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:30 An interview with Daniel Loxton Daniel joins us to chat about his new book, Plesiosaur Peril (Tales of Prehistoric Life). A group of plesiosaurs -- ocean-dwelling cousins of the dinosaurs -- keeps safe by swimming in a family pod. But then one baby plesiosaur swims too far from its mother and attracts the attention of something very large and very hungry, and the struggle for survival is on. A unique blend of digital artwork and landscape photography illustrates this thrilling encounter. 0:21:43 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:25:37 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop Who are the "Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network"? Find out with Dr Rachie. 0:36:13 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard takes Richard on a tour of a local record bar, just for fun!

Mar 16, 201447 min

The Skeptic Zone #281 - 9.March.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:25 An interview with Dr Besh Saab We chatch up with the man who hopes to one of the first people on Mars. 0:22:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:25:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard takes us into the operation theatre of his local vet. Will Tinkerbell the 19 year old cat pull through? 0:40:49 Picking the Cosmos Winners Just how do we come up with a number between 1 and 1,000,000,000? Find out! 0:44:53 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub Chatting with pubbers... The question this time is what should the AVN be called now?

Mar 9, 20141h 3m

The Skeptic Zone #280 - 2.March.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:42 An interview with Chas Licciardello Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders head over to ABC TV to chat to Chas who is one of the team behind 'The Checkout'. 0:28:42 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:31:45 Ann Druyan and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a follow-up to Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, which was presented by Carl Sagan. The new series' presenter will be Neil deGrasse Tyson. The executive producers are Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan.

Mar 2, 201448 min

The Skeptic Zone #279 - 23.Feb.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:20 An interview with Ann Druyan and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a follow-up to Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, which was presented by Carl Sagan. The new series' presenter will be Neil deGrasse Tyson. The executive producers are Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan. 0:32:38 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:36:35 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop An interview with Dr Ken Harvey who tells us more about the proposed deal between Swisse Wellness and La Trobe University.

Feb 22, 201456 min

The Skeptic Zone #278 - 16.Feb.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 A Chat with Prof. Richard Wiseman Richard Wiseman is Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. He is also the man behind many viral videos and best selling books. 0:36:50 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

Feb 16, 201442 min

The Skeptic Zone #277 - 9.Feb.2014

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:16 Ken Harvey quits over Swisse-La Trobe deal rejected by other unisA report from the Australian Skeptics Website. 0:11:11 A Week in ScienceThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:14:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Skeptics in the PubRob Byrne from Rotary on the End Polio Now campaignJoanne BenhamuMargaret-Ann TaitRob from BrazilJo AlabasterPeter Bowdtich

Feb 9, 201446 min

The Skeptic Zone #276 - 2.Feb.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 An interview with Loretta Marron OAM Loretta Marron, three-time winner of Australian Skeptics’ Skeptic of the Year award, has been granted a 2014 Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia “for service to community health”. Loretta has made great contributions to public health and the exposure of dangerous and discredited treatments that profit through offering spurious cures to the vulnerable and ill, and is a highly worthy recipient of this award. 0:20:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:24:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... A PhD in Earth Sciences Some more 'Agent Smiths' Mike McRae Richard Saunders, Jo Alabaster and more people at the close of the convention.

Feb 2, 201450 min

The Skeptic Zone #275 - 25.Jan.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 An interview with Jeff Wagg Guest reporter Andrew Gould chat to Jeff Wagg about the College of Curiosity and Skeptical Cruises. 0:17:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:20:10 A Penny for your Thoughts Penny Chan visits Sydney for a cup of tea and a catch up. 0:26:10 The Think Tank Join our team for insights on the skeptical news of the day. This week we have Dr Rachie Dunlop, Dr Steve Roberts, Stefan Sojka, Jo and Marcos Benhamu and Richard Saunders.

Jan 24, 20141h 5m

The Skeptic Zone #274 - 17.Jan.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 An interview with Susan Gerbic Susan chats about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia - GSoW and her experiences with breast cancer. 0:22:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:25:53 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Skeptic of the Year, Professor Simon Chapman Cris Kennedy Director, CSIRO Discovery Centre and the 'Land Research Mural' Dan Buzzard and anti-vaxxers

Jan 17, 201447 min

The Skeptic Zone #273 - 13.Jan.2014

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:35 An interview with Dr Simon Singh Simon chats about his new book, "The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets" as well as the recent changes to the libel laws in England. 0:26:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:29:55 Maynard's Spooky Action... What will 2014 bring us? Maynard asks skeptical people at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for their predictions.

Jan 13, 201447 min

The Skeptic Zone #272 - 4.Jan.2014

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:40 An interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott Eugenie Scott is a physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987. She is a leading critic of young earth creationism and intelligent design. 0:37:00 A stoll around Google Richard Saunders chats to Chris who work at Google HQ. 0:42:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Dr Steve Roberts Shelley Stocken 0:53:35 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

Jan 3, 201457 min

The Skeptic Zone #271 - 28.Dec.2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Shane Greenup Jo Alabaster Peter Bowditch 0:26:10 Predictions for 2013 from Skeptics Maynard in January 2013 asking Skeptics for their predictions

Dec 28, 201340 min

The Skeptic Zone #270 - 21.Dec.2013

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:05:26 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Prof. Chris French Ruth Ellison and Alastair D'Silva Jo Alabaster 0:23:25 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop Dr Rachie and Richard take a look at the big events of 2013 0:32:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:36:20 Predictions for 2013 Richard and Stefan take a look at the 'psychic' predictions that were made for 201

Dec 21, 20131h 10m

The Skeptic Zone #269 - 15.Dec.2013

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:06:05 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to... Dr Paul Willis Agent Smith Tim Medham Dr Rachie 0:33:15 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:37:20 An interview with Sharon Hill A review of Doubtful News over the past 12 months

Dec 15, 20131h 1m