The Skeptic Zone

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:03:40 More love from mother Russia We chat to Kirill Alferov to find out what the Russian Skeptics are up to and how they go about testing strange claims. 0:29:00 A Week in 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. 0:33:15 Testing the Premium Wine Card Join us at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub as we put the Premium Wine Card to an informal test.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster 0:08:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynards interviews Alex Wodak, a physician and the director of the Alcohol and Drug Service, at St Vincent's Hospital, in Sydney, Australia. He is a notable advocate of drug reform laws. Wodak helped establish the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, the NSW Users AIDS Association, and the Australian Society of HIV Medicine. Wodak is President of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation and was President of the International Harm Reduction Association. 0:26:26 Professor Brian Schmidt AC, FRS Kevin Davies from Canberra Skeptics catches up with Brian Schmidt for a quick chat after a presentation. 0:31:00 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. 0:36:06 'Wellness Warrior' Jess Ainscough dies from cancer Jo Alabaster and Richard Saunders discuss the sad death of Jess Ainscough who gave up medicine for alternative remedies.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster 0:04:24 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at the best first aid treatment for burns.... and then reports on some of the worst, including sunlight and hot water! 0:21:15 Dr Bob and Movie "Psychics" Dr Bob, aka Dr Steve Roberts, gives his views on movie and TV show "Psychics". 0:29:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:32:05 An interview with Ash Pryce Popular UK entertainer Ash Pryce talks about this tour and stage show 'How to Talk to the Dead' about the claims of those who say chat to the departed. Easter Egg anyone?

0:00:00 Introduction Jo Alabaster 0:02:12 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and interviews Dr Brad McKay from TV's 'Embarrassing Bodies Down Under'. What does Dr Brad think to so-called "Alternitive Medicine"? Then Maynard chats to some pharmacists who were in the audiance about quackery in the Chemist Shops. Finally he asks Eran Segev what he thinks about the retirment of James Randi. 0:21:17 Dr Bob and UFOs Dr Bob aka Dr Steve Roberts gives his views on the lack of UFOs in recent years. Come back E.T.! 0:27:28 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. 0:32:20 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster This week Jo reviews the anti-vaccination book aimed at children, "Melanie's Marvelous Measles".

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:35 Dr Rachie Reports Maynard chats to Dr Rachael Dunlop to find out what she's up to and what she's doing next. 0:20:10 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson steps out of her milk bath and gives us an update on the Raw Milk story. 0:31:45 Meet Dr Bob Dr Bob aka Dr Steve Roberts tells us about his trvia quiz. 0:35:50 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:39:47 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and finds out what people think of the retirement of James Randi. Then Maynard chats to Dr Karl Kruszelnicki at the JJJ 40th party.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:27 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Update on the Tenpenny tour of Australia... Cancelled! 0:14:10 The National Center for Science Education Richard Saunders visits the NCSE and chats to Eugenie Scott and new executive director Ann Reid. 0:41:14 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 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Dr Grant Hill-Cawthorne a medical microbiologist and lecturer in communicable disease epidemiology at the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity and School of Public Health, University of Sydney.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:40 Are wind farms all hot air? Richard chats to Ketan Joshi about "Everything Syndrome". Are wind farms and smart meters making you sick? 0:29:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:33:20 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to the crowds at the Australian Skeptics National Convention, including long time skeptic Barry Williams.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:06 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at what happens when you visit a woo fest and ask questions! 0:27:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:32:18 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Michael Marshall part #2 Easter Egg anyone?

0:00:00 Introduction -- Richard Saunders 0:07:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster The Tenpenny tour of Australia. What's being done, what the media have reported, what's the #StopTenpenny campaign all about? 0:25:05 A Week 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. 0:28:20 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters (NRVS) looks at what happens when you're mentioned in the newspapers. 0:40:50 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Michael Marshall part #1

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Peter Hadfield aka Potholer54. 0:28:35 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Magnetic people? Magnets for health? Jo looks at .... Magnets!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Jay Novella from the SGU. 0:20:45 Homeopathy Plus! Court Decision Richard Saunders reports on the Federal Court of Australia's ruling. 0:39:36 Mystery Guest

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:15 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to the one and only George Hrab from the Geologic Podcast. (Please be advised that the interview contains adult themes.) Following that Maynard catches up with Dick Smith. 0:34:20 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. 0:37:57 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Australian Skeptics National Convention review part #2. and...... an Easter Egg for Xmas?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Dr Paul Willis and a glass of red Richard Saunders chats to Dr Paul Willis from Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus). 0:17:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:20:36 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters (NRVS) looks at raw milk and its sale in Australia. 0:40:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to the crowd after 'An Everning with James Randi' night in Sydney. What does Lawrence Leung have to say about Santa?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 James Randi on tour Richard Saunders chats to James Randi as they tour Australia. 0:18:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:20:37 Maynard's Spooky Action... This week Maynard chats to Dr Karl Kruszelnicki about.... just about everything! 0:35:42 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Australian Skeptics National Convention review part #1.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:03:35 SGU in Australia Interviews with Evan Bernstein, Steve Novella, Postie Linley, Michael Marshall, Jo Benhamu, Ross Balch. Jo Alabaster and more! 0:24:10 A Week in 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 Ghost Adventure Part #2 Join Maynard, Alethea Dean and Richard Saunders has they wonder around the Field of Mars Cemetery.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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'.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.