The Skeptic Zone

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with predictions for 2013 - 0:07:15 An interview with author Robert Bartholomew Robert talks about his new book, "The Untold Story of Champ A Social History of America's Loch Ness Monster" - 0:27:50 Maynard's Spooky Action.. More from the Australian Skeptics convention with Rebecca Watson

Introduction Richard Saunders and thoughts on the 21st of December 2012 - 0:06:00 Australian Vaccination Network ordered to change its name. Media Release from Minister for Fair Trading Anthony Roberts - Tracey Spicer and Tim Webster on Radio 2UE - Comments from the ABC TV show, 'The Drum'. - 0:20:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.. More from the Australian Skeptics convention with.. D.J. Grothe, Eran Segev, Dr Rachie, Richard Saunders and... "McDoll"?

Introduction Richard Saunders - 0:04:42 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop. Minister orders anti-vaccination group to change its name. - 0:15:16 An interview with Lynne Kelly Mystery of Stonehenge solved? - 0:39:26 Maynard's Spooky Action.. The Skeptics 'meet and greet' in Melboune

Introduction Maynard with biscuits and Richard Saunders - 0:04:42 2012 Australian Skeptics Award nigh With Richard Saunders, Terry Kelly and James Randi - 0:17:00 Why wallowing in woo woo is bad for your health. Report on the Australian Skeptics Convention by Tory Shepherd as read by Richard Saunders - 0:23:00 Skeptoid in Chinese. A chat with Brian Dunning and new Skeptoidin the Chinese language host, Li Zhe (Lizzie Li Taylor) - 0:34:16 Maynard's Spooky Action.. James Randi visits McKinnon Secondary College in Melbourne during a heat wave

Intro: Saunders and Sojka - 00:09:10 Maynard's Spooky Action. Off to the Australian Skeptics Convention and Pub night. - 00:30:40 Dr Rachie Reports. Vaccination - 00:38:00 The Think Tank with James Randi

Introduction Richard Saunders - 0:06:30 An interview with Dr. Phil Plait, aka "The Bad Astronomer" - 0:35:15 Maynard's Spooky Action.. TAM 2012 Maynard gets down to business with Ross Blocher from the "Oh No, Ross and Carrie!" podcast.

Introduction and report on the Festival of Mind Body Spirit with Richard Saunders - 0:09:50 Maynard's Spooky Action from TAM 2012. Maynard chats to people at the Meet and Greet. - 0:30:00 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders. A report from "Complementary Medicine: Cure or Quackery?"

Introduction Richard Saunders - 0:04:20 Skeptics in the Jeep (or Jeeps!) Join Saunders and Dunning and a team of keen skeptics has they travel to the amazing "mud caves" in the Anza-Borrego desert of southern California. - 0:15:33 Maynard's Spooky Action.. in the pub! An interview with Barrister and former Liquidator Geoff McDonald. Yes, even number crunchers need to be skeptical. - 0:24:20 The Think Tank Or.. the Hot Tub of Truth part 2! With Brian Dunning, Erika Dunning, John Rael, Jen Brown, Rachel Bloom, Penny Chan and Richard Saunders

Introduction Richard Saunders and Siri - 0:04:20 A chat with science teacher Aaron Kelly Stephens and his students from Will C. Wood High School - 0:31:40 Maynard's Spooky Action.. The Choice Shonky Awards for 2012 - Maynard chats to Julian Morrow and Ingrid Just - 0:40:24 The Think Tank... Or.. the Hot Tub of Truth! with Brian Dunning, Lisa Dunning, Erika Dunning, John Rael, Jen Brown, Rachel Bloom and Penny Chan

Introduction Richard Saunders - 0:03:30 Tributes to Paul Kurtz and James Garrand -0:08:50 Cheltenham Psychic Expo – The bad, the ugly and the really ugly. Read by Adam Van Langenberg - Richard Saunders chats to Adam Van Langenberg - 0:28:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.. From TAM 2012 - Maynard chats to Dr David Gorski and Dr Martha Keller (and husband!) 0:39:20 A chat with Skeptic Zone sponsor, Glenn Jackson

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:15 Maynard's Spooky Action.. From TAM 2012 - Maynard chats to Shane Greenup from rbutr - A Mystery Woman from Virginia and Amy Davis Roth 0:34:40 Predicting is so Predictable - Opinion piece by Richard Saunders

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Comment on Astrology for Kids - 0:06:50 Claims that homeopathy treats domestic violence must be stopped, experts say. By Tory Sherperd, read by Richard Saunders - 0:15:10 Maynard's Spooky Action.. From TAM 2012 - Maynard chats to Michael Shermer, Travis Roy and Don Hyatt

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:45 Maynard's Spooky Action..From TAM 2012 - Maynard visits the room of Women Thinking Inc. and chats to Ashley Hamer about the importance of vaccination and other good work this group do.Maynard chats to TAM deligates about their thoughts of Australia.Maynard chats to Tim Medham form Australian Skeptics0:24:30Media Watch and the AVN.On the 1st of October 2012, the Media Watch TV show in Australia took aim at 'The Australian Vaccination Network'. Richard Saunders comments on this report and the issues for the media in general.0:28:35Maynard in the Pub!Interviews with Dr Rachie, Joanne Benhamu and pubbers. "What should the skeptics take on next?"

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev Hear Eran's address to TAM 2012 about the acton taken to support Dr Ken Harvey 0:24:50 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard chats to one of the people behind the facebook page "Australian Phenomena". Is Australia being invaded by UFOs and big red woman or little green men? Find out more with Maynard. 0:32:45 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny Chan The IIG Awards - The Independent Investigations Group 0:39:00 Music by Gary Stockdale - "Harmony" 0:43:45 A chat with Linley Kissick from the Victorian Skeptics Linley give us more informatioin about the upcoming Australian Skeptics Convention.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:20 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012Benjamin Radford is a writer, investigator, and deputy editor of the science magazine Skeptical Inquirer. He is also a co-host of the MonsterTalk podcast, which critically examines the science and folklore behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and werewolves0:47:20 A chat with Sketpical Teacher, Adam VanlangenbergWhy would a teacher put buckets on the heads of students? Well... why not? But we find out it was all in the name of science.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:07:55 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Brian Dunning from Skeptoid dot com0:23:17 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael DunlopThis week Dr Rachie looks at recent actions and decisions by the TGA - the Therapeutic Goods Administration0:30:15 2012 Richard Dawkins Award goes to Eugenie ScottA message form Richard Dawkins about the award and then we hear from Eugenie Scott about the National Center for Science Education0:47:40 Maynard chat to Garry Dalrymple about FreeconFreecon Sydney is a FREE Science Fiction and Fantasy convention.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:50Testing ShuziSports wristband claims ‘nonsensical techno-babble’ says consumer rights group - Read by Michael Marshall, vice-president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society.\0:09:25Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Eran Segev from Australian Skeptics.0:30:25From Scotland with love. Richard Saunders and Maynard chat to Ben and Steve Makin from Edinburgh Skeptics about their talk, "Where's the Harm" - traditional, complementary and New Age treatments and practices.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:30 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Dr Pamela Gay.Dr Pamela Gay is an astronomer, writer, and podcaster focused on using new media to engage people in science and technology. Her most well known project may be Astronomy Cast, a podcast she co-hosts with Fraser Cain (Producer of Universe Today).0:26:30 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Dr Harriet Hall.Dr Harriet A. Hall, MD, is a retired family physician and former Air Force flight surgeon. She writes about medicine, so-called complementary and alternative medicine, science, quackery, and critical thinking.0:45:40 The Young Scientists of AustraliaRichard Saunders travels to Sydney University to chat to Jun Tong and Charlotte Fletcher from The Young Scientists of Australia organisation.

0:00:00Message from Travis Roy and friends0:00:36IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:55Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Carrie Poppy from The James Randi Educational FoundationCarrie Poppy is the Communications Director for the The James Randi Educational Foundation and half of the "Oh No! Ross and Carrie" Podcast.0:22:15Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Brian Hart from The Independent Investigations Group (IIG) a volunteer-based organization founded by James Underdown in January 2000 at the Center for Inquiry-West (now Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles) in Hollywood, California.0:33:20The Mystery Investigators at the Powerhouse MusemRichard Saunders and Dr. Rachie at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum chatting about the Mystery Investigators show and a clip from one of the performances.

0:00:00 Messages from Steve Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Rebecca Watson and Evan Bernstein from The Skeptics' Guide to The Universe podcast and Brian Dunning from Skeptoid.com0:03:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sokja0:15:25 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012 An interview with D.J. Grothe from The James Randi Educational Foundation0:36:38 Messages from Derek Colanduno from Skepticality and Fionnuala Murphy from The Skeprechauns0:37:20 If you knew Shuzi - Read by Richard SaundersOver the past couple of years, the attention of Australian Skeptics has been drawn to a long line of so called “Power Bands”. Yet another contender — the Shuzi ‘nano-vibrational technology’ — has recently been investigated by the Skeptics.0:51:14 Messages from George Hrab from The Geologic Podcast and Mike, Marsh and Colin from Skeptics with a K0:53:17 The Think TankA speical Think Tank looking back over 200 episodes of The Skeptic Zone. Joining Richard Saunders are Dr Racheal Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Eran Segev.1:27:44 "And while you do that... I'll run down the stairs and grab a nice...."

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:44 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Bob Novella from The Skeptics' Guide to the UniverseBob is a cofounder and Vice-President of the New England Skeptical Society. He has written numerous articles that are widely published in the skeptical literature and has a special interest in physics and astronomy, their abuse by pseudoscientists, and methods of self-deception0:20:15 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012A chat with our friend Linley Kissick from Melbourne.0:22:05 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Sharon Hill, who runs the Doubtful News websiteDoubtful News is a unique news feed providing links to original sources of internet news stories about things that make you go “Hmm…” News is pulled from a wide range of sources including paranormal and anti-science sources.0:28:35 Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Margaret Downey from the Friggatriskaidekaphobia treatment roomFrigga-triska-ideka-phobia is an unreasonable fear of Friday-the-Thirteenth.0:37:10 Richard Saunders chats to Liam Jones from the Secular Student Alliance041:35 Maynard's Spooky Action..Claims of Palm Reading with Albert and JeanCan people really see the past and future in the palm of the hand? Well... we doubt it. However it is worth, from time to time, hearing form people who claim it's true.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:40Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Bruce M. Hood.Bruce M. Hood is currently the Director of the Bristol Cognitive Development Centre in the Experimental Psychology Department at the University of Bristol. 0:16:05Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012A chat with Jim UnderdownJames Underdown has been the executive director of The Center for Inquiry (CFI) Los Angeles since 1999. 0:23:30Richard Saunders chats to UFO expoert Robert SheafferRobert Sheaffer is a freelance writer and a prominent investigator of unidentified flying objects, Christianity, academic feminism, and many other subjects. 036:00Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael DunlopThis week Dr Rachie chats to Tim FarleyTim Farley is a computer software engineer, writer and instructor who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an expert in computer security and reverse engineering as well as a skeptic. He is a Research Fellow of the James Randi Educational Foundation.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka0:06:10Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with George Hrab.George Hrab is a drummer, guitarist, composer and podcaster known for performing rock, funk and jazz and for exploring atheist, skeptic and science themes in his work. He has released six albums as a solo artist.0:35:13Richard Saunders chats to Michael Kruse about Bad Science WatchBad Science Watch is an independent non-profit activist organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by countering bad science. It is driven by a vision of a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Canada where critical thinking and sound science are paramount in the making of important societal decisions.0:43:18A Penny for your thoughts with Penny ChainPenny chats to Susan Gerbic about editing Wikipedia and her translating project.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders -0:04:16Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with James Randi.......... need we say more? - 0:24:00The James Randi Educational Foundation $1,000,000 ChallengeRichard Saunders and Maynard take us behind the scenes of the $1,000,000 challenge held at The Amazing Meeting. Includes interviews with Spencer Marks from IIG and Jamy Ian Swiss. -0:44:12 Richard Saunders chats to Isil Arican and Cuneyt Ozdas, the people behind the skeptical blog for Turkish speakers, "Yalansavar".

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders and Travis Roy0:04:15 An chat with Evan Bernstein from 'The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe'.Recorded at Google HQ.0:28:35An intrview with Dr Eugenie C. ScottThe National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit, membership organization providing information and resources for schools, parents, and concerned citizens working to keep evolution and climate science in public school science education..0:43:33Maynard's Spooky Action...Interviews and insights from TAM 2012 with...Dr Rachie DunlopRichard SaundersMusk Sticks?Delegate KarenDelegate Greg

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:25 Travis Roy interviews Kitty MervineKitty is the author of two books for young children. Her latest “Fairy Tales, Fairly Told” is a modern take on classic fairy tales, from a scientific point of view..0:17:15 Maynard's Spooky Action...Maynard chats to Dr Rebecca Johnson from the Australian Museum Wildlife Genetics and Microscopy Unit.Wildlife crime is an increasingly lucrative trade with rare animals and plants fetching extremely high prices on the illegal market. The Australian Museum Wildlife Genetics and Microscopy Unit is at the forefront of wildlife forensics: applying genetic technology to assist law enforcement with suspected cases of wildlife crime..0:25:05 Maynard chats to Paul and Hazel, first timers at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00 An interview with Wison da SilvaEditor-in-Chief of COSMOS Magazine, Wilson chats to Richard Saunders about the new free COSMOS iPad app and edition. Wilson also chats about the dangers from an electromagnetic pulse or EMP. 0:28:35 Strange News Story? Homeopath to start offering ‘assisted-suicide’ remedy!A homeopath in Banbury has decided to take politics into her own hands and start offering an assisted-suicide treatment. 0:32:25 Maynard's Spooky Action....Tim Ralston – The Inventive Prepper“I’m prepping to survive the total destruction of the power grid due to an EMP weapon”Prepping isn’t just a hobby for father of four, Tim Ralston. If America is attacked by an EMP weapon that fries our electrical grid, Tim is prepared to evacuate to the desert where he’s readying a survival team, outfitting underground shipping containers for shelter, and training his sons to be marksmen defending the perimeter.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:05 An interview with Ash Pryce Ash Pryce of the Edinburgh Skeptics Society presents a fully interactive demonstration of various tricks that psychics have used over the years. 0:19:30 A Penny for your Thoughts... with Penny Chan Penny chats to Wendy Hughes and Paula Lauterbach from the The Independent Investigations Group about their recent test of Robert Mooreland who claims to have paranormal powers. This report is a great insight into the process of constructing a fair test for amazing claims.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka0:04:20 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael DunlopThis week Dr Rachie visits Rodd Island in Sydney Harbour. Between 1888 and 1894, the island was used as a laboratory by scientists working for the Pasteur Institute, who were researching the use of the chicken cholera microbe to control Australia's rabbit population. Louis Pasteur sent his nephew, Doctor Adrien Loir to conduct the experimentation in Australia and facilities were constructed on the island.0:19:40 A special report from Science Teacher Aaron Stephens in CalifornaiaIn his recently proposed budget for 2012 – 2013, the Governor of California Jerry Brown proposes to reform K-14 education mandates by eliminating nearly half of them. One mandate that he is recommending for elimination is the Graduation Requirements mandate that requires students to complete two years of science in order to graduate from high school.0:33:30 The Think TankIn the tank this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Stefan Sojka, Joanne Benhamu, Maynard and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:03:10 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev Eran live from Sydney Skeptics in the pub with his talk on how a skeptic should evaluate evidence. 0:33:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... Reports and interviews from Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. Maynard asks... "How do you reply when someone asks you why you are a skeptic?"

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:30 Maynard's Spooky Action...Reports and interviews from Sketpicamp Sydney 2012 Including...Tim Mendham - Dave the Happy Singer - Belinda Bowditch - Robin Hilliard 0:36:30 A chat to Terry Kelly, President of Victorian SketpicsThe annual convention of the Australian Skeptics will be held in Melbourne this year, 2012.The convention organisers extend a warm invitation to Skeptics, critical thinkers, free thinkers, or anyone who has ever doubted anything that they’ve ever seen or read, to gather in Melbourne with like minded people for the convention.Special Guest James Randi!Location: The SPOT Theatre, University of MelbourneDates: Friday 30th November to Sunday 2nd December

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:01:40 An interveiw with Michael Marshall From the 'Skeptics with a K' podcast and the Merseyside Skeptics Society, Marsh is known for his investigations of so-called psychics in the UK. 0:27:50 Maynard's Spooky Action... Reports and interviews from Sketpicamp Sydney 2012 Including... Joel Pittman Shelley Stocken Joanne Benhamu Dr Rachie Dunlop Anja Cohen Belinda Bowditch Ruth Ellison

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:04:50A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny ChanThis week Penny brings us Ben Radford in conversation with Brian Dunning. Ben is deputy editor of the science magazine Skeptical Inquirer and a columnist for Skeptical Inquirer magazine Skeptical Briefs newsletter, Discovery News, LiveScience.com and MediaMythmakers.com. He examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and werewolves.0:22:00Maynard's Spooky Action...Black panther sightings are reported from time to time in eastern Australia, notable in the Blue Moutains west of Sydney. Today Maynard talks to Lee Harvey who claims he saw one in the Hunter Valley, north-west of Sydney.Maynard then chats to Peter Bowditch from Ratbags.com for a more skeptical take on big cats in Australia.0:34:50The Think Tank In the tank this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Bastard Sheep and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00Some thoughts on Homeopathic Vaccination by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki0:01:08 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:00 HM Queen Elizabeth II opens the UK ParliamentDr Simon Singh comments on hopeful libel reform0:10:30 An interview with Julie Lada - Quackery at the VetFrom her blog we discover that.... "I am a Purdue University Animal Science graduate embarking on an adventure to obtain my DVM at Ross University on the tropical island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean."Julie tells us that ducks are not the only quacks in the vet business!0:27:40 Reality Bites... with Joanne BenhamuJo comments on International Nurses Day, Saturday, 12 May 20120:31:40 Festival of Mind Body Spirit in SydneyOur small but merry band of reporters head for the Mind Body Spirit to sniff out quackery. Will Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard make it out in one piece?0:42:30 Maynard's Spooky Action...Tubas.... need we say more?

0:00:00Some thoughts on Astrology from Sydney Radio0:01:18IntroductionRichard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard0:06:00ACCC tackles Homeopathy Plus! Whooping Cough claimsPress Release read by Richard Saunders0:08:30An interview with Dr Ken Harvey - Whooping Cough and Homeopathy At last a government department, the ACCC, has taken action against a web site that promotes nonsense and magic over real medicine. Dr Ken Harvey tells us more about Homeopathy Plus! and the ongoing fight to bring them to account. 0:25:50Dr Rachie ReportsNews on moves by the government to cut CAM from rebates and save the taxpayer millions.0:35:00Maynard's Spooky Action...An interview with Ian Bryce with his update on the Rossi "E-Cat" cold fusion machine.Maynard asks attendees Sydney Skeptics in the Pub what woo they believed in when they were kids.

00:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders00:02:00Interview wtih Tim Farley What's the harm? Well you may ask. What's the harm in Acupuncture, Alphabiotics, Alternative dentistry, Alternative medicine, Applied kinesiology, Autism denial, Ayurvedic medicine, Chelation therapy, Chiropractic, Colloidal silver, Colon cleansing and on and on and on?TimFarley has been investigating the real harm caused by these modalities.00:22:22The Think Tank with Dr Rachie ReportsIn the tank this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Maynard, Eran Segev and Richard Saunders.During the tank, Dr Rachie reports on the latest news regarding the Austraian (Anti)Vacccination Network and American Airlines. We also have great news for Maynard!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:02:10 A Grain of Salt with Eran SegevThis week Eran interviews the founders of Friends of Science in Medicine. Prof John Dwyer AOProf Alastair H MacLennan AOProf Marcello CostaLoretta MarronProf Rob Morrison OAM Friends of Science in Medicine (FSM) is an association of concerned scientists, clinicians and members of the public who support a rigorous application of the best science to any health-related profession and oppose health education and practice not based on convincing scientific evidence. They are currently campaigning:"to reverse the current trend which sees government-funded tertiary institutions offering courses in the health care sciences that are not underpinned by sound scientific evidence". 0:46:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...An interview with Suzanne Dodd who is the new project manager for NASA's Voyager spacecraft. Suzanne first worked on Voyager in 1984, sequencing science and engineering commands for Voyager 1 and 2 in 1984. She fills Maynard in on the latest news of these two mighty space probes. 1:04:00A letter to American Airlines from Jason Loxton read by Richard Saunders"I have just learned that you will be presenting an interview containing the misleading and dangerous medical claims of the anti-vaccine pressure group, the Australian Vaccination Network..."

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:45 A Grain of Salt with Eran SegevThis week Eran joins Dr Paul Willis for a tour of the Royal Institution of Australia in Adelaide.RiAus brings science to people and people to science. It creates real and virtual spaces in which people can listen, talk and think about science in all its shapes and forms, and develop innovative and accessible ways of engaging the general community.0:19:10Dr Richard Wiseman tells us about the new App, Dream ON0:20:50A New Song by Eddie Scott - Mighty Mystic Power BraceletsSing along to the latest Skeptical Hit!0:24:50 The Think TankIn the tank this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Maynard, James and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:40 Interview with Juliaa Offe from the German SkepticsWe find more about the upcoming 6th World Skeptics Congress in Berlin.0:14:20 Where are they now....?Despite the claims of “…a breakthrough in negative Ion technology…” and such like, the NRG Titanium Ion Bands seem at last to have found their true home.0:19:35Maynard's Spooky Action...Rub a dub dub... Skeptics in the Pub. Why is it that so many people are joining Skeptics in the Pub? Could it be the drinking? Well... yes... but there's much more to it than that! Maynard investigates.0:34:00 Looking for Woo at the Sydney Royal Easter ShowLots of chickens, cows, pigs, cats, dogs.... but any quacks? Richard Saunders takes a walk around the stands at the Easter Show.0:45:18 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny ChanJust for fun, Penny interviews pub goers in California to find out how much they know of Australia.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jim Wilshire with the ISS passing overhead. 0:08:38 Maynard's Spooky Action... Blogging and tweeting without getting sued: ... media law expert Mark Pearson. 0:32:57 CHOICE Magazine with Dr Ken Harvey 0:39:28 Dr Krissy Wilson and SOAP

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:45 Maynard's Spooky Action...SEX! Really... SEX. We mean it! Sex. (Is that enough mentions of the word 'SEX'?) This week Maynard interviews the author of 'Sex Drive', Sexual Anthropologist Dr Bella Ellwood-Clayton about female sexuality myths and her ongoing research.0:29:35 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny ChanPenny interviews Jarrett Kaufman aka 'Timmy' from the popular online show 'Mr. Deity'. Jarrett is also involved with The Independent Investigations Group (IIG) a volunteer-based organization founded by James Underdown in January 2000 at the Center for Inquiry-West (now Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles) in Hollywood, California.0:48:20 QED Interview with Kristin CarlssonPeople from all over the world (and even Norway), flooded into Manchester for QED Con 2012. Richard Saunders found time to chat to famed Norwegian Skeptic (and youtube star) Kristin Carlsson.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:07:40 Interview with Alison Medcalfe and Keir Little from Edinburgh SkepticsAll the way from QED in Manchester, Richard Saunders sits down with some of the people behind the Scottish Skeptics and finds out that they do much more than just look for lake monsters!0:22:25 Interview with Fraser Cain from Universe Today and Astronomy CastIt's the return of 'A Grain of Salt' with Eran Segev. This week Eran chats to Fraser Cain about podcasting, blogging, space and video casts.0:47:10 Maynard's Spooky Action...What you would put on a Skeptics' Billboard? What message, what image? Maynard puts down his drink, picks up his mic and asked pubbers at Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney.

From QED con in Manchester, Richard Saunders chats to Finn and Steve from Irish Skeptics and to Janis from Manchester Skeptics in the Pub

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:20 Interview with James RandiWe chat to the Amazing Randi about the upcoming TAM10, his visits to Australia and the new movie based on his life and times.0:42:10 A walk with WisemanJoin Richard Saunders as he walks and talks in Edinburgh with Prof. Richard Wiseman

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Maynard0:03:10Report on AVN v. HCCC court case followed by comments from Peter 'Ratbags' Bowditch and Richard Saunders 0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action... What is the story with Schrödinger's Cat? Maynard chats to Eran Segev0:16:30The Think Tank. Join Maynard, Dr Rachie Dunlop, Richard Saunders, Jo Benhamu, Stefan Sojka and Eran Segev for a drink or three as they talk about events of the week.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:20Artist and Nurse - Paul O'Brien Paul shares his thoughts on skeptical podcasts and insights gained in over 40 years of nursing. What 'woo' concerns him and what can be done about it. 0:29:40We chat to Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics about the latest moves in the ongoing 'cold fusion' story, Andrea Rossi's E-Cat. Will Rossi pick up an easy $1,000,000 from Dick Smith?

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:40Adam vanLangenberg on national TV! High School teacher and skeptic Adam vanLangenberg appeared on the national TV chat show, 'The Circle' to talk about his skeptics club. 0:12:00Richard Saunders catches up with Adam vanLangenberg to find out more about his efforts to promote skeptic thought in schools. Check out Adam's blog "Sceptic School". 0:37:30Maynard's Spooky Action...Everything you ever wanted to know about George Hrab and much more! 0:55:55George Hrab and Dr Phil Plait sing "Death From The Skies" from the album "Trebuchet".

0:00:00 IntroductionStefan Sojka (and Richard Saunders... sort of..)0:04:34 A Penny for your ThoughtsPenelope Chan chats to mentalist, Mark Edward. Can he really read your mind? (Duh.. no..) Penny finds out more about this fascinating man and has a magic lesson along the way.0:20:10 Richard Saunders catches up with Penny Chan at Skeptics in the Pub at the University of California, Irvine.0:24:42 Dr Rachie ReportsThis week Dr Rachie tells us about the new group 'Friends of Science in Medicine' that is dedicated to removing crack-pot and outdated ideas (cough, Homeopathy.. ) from Australian Universities.0:33:11 Rev. Stefan Sojka brings us news of an amazing new software application that helps you find a certain well known face!0:37:40 Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics with an update on Rossi's E-Cat.

Music by Stefan Sojka

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders and a bunch of Sea Lions at San Francisco's Peir 390:03:15 We chat to Dr Eugenie C. Scott from The National Center for Science Education in Oakland, California and discover that, as if their job wasn't hard enough defending the teaching of science against the dark forces of "creationism", they are now taking on defending the science behind climate change!0:25:30 We join Dr Eugenie C. Scott on a tour of The National Center for Science Education.0:50:20 Dr Rachie ReportsOur very own Dr Racheal Dunlop appeard on the TV show "The Project" to talk about 'Conspiracy Theories'! Well done Dr Racie and let's hope we see more of you on TV in 2012.