The Skeptic Zone

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:12 A chat with Leisha Camden from the Norway Skeptics.What is her view of the state of science, reason and education in Norway?0:22:35 An Irish AdventureA stroll in the park with Fionnuala Murphy from the Irish Skeptics and then a visit to a real Irish pub... complete with singing!0:28:25 QED in ManchesterFirst day of QED. Richard Saunders and Dr Rachie feed a goose?0:36:30 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’.0:40:35 The Think Tank - USAJoin Travis Roy, Steve Lunquist, Andrew Handsford and Dale Roy as they chat about the recent NEXUS conference, TAM USA, conspiracy theories and.... popcorn?

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:00 A chat with Marit Simonsen and Kristin Carlsson in Oslo.Walking in the snow or visiting skeptics in the pub, Oslo has something for everyone!0:13:45 The little dog that could!An update with Ian Bryce on the operation to restore sight to a blind dog... thank you science!0:29:20 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’.0:35:40 Maynard's Spooky ActionHe's back in Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to ask the BIG question. Should you tell kids about the Easter Bunny?0:56:05 "Tesseracts" by Neal A. Yeager

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:06:50 The Think Tank Join Dr Rachie and Richard Saunders and an A380??

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:15 Dr Steve Novella from the SGU Podcast Richard Saunders chats to Dr Novella about his podcast and other skeptical adventures. 0:31:28 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:35:30 inFact with Brian Dunning Genetically Modified Crops - Some claim that GMO crops are dangerous, while others applaud the new crop science. 0:39:55 Guest Editorial with Ben Radford Astral Projection: Just a Mind Trip.

Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka.... late at night.... 0:04:40 The Mighty Mitta Muster Water Divining Test 2013 Join Richard Saunders and a host of skeptics and diviners on the old Mitta Mitta tennis court for a major test of water divining. 0:48:56 Diviners' Intervention Written and performed by Jim Wilshire 0:51:10 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:56:42 Academia Film Olomouc More infromation about the festival in the Czech Republic.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:00 Maynard's Spooky Action..Look out for Pirates! Maynard talks to Simon Frew from Pirate Party Australia0:12:28 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’.0:17:00 Academia Film OlomoucA quick chat about the festival in the Czech Republic.0:20:30 Dr Rachie ReportsA report from Radio 2SER about vaccination featuring Dr Racie. This report was heard first on Radio 2SER and we thank them for their kind permission to use this story.0:32:00 Sydney Skeptics in the PubWe chat to pubbers and ask the big questions... Do you think human society on the whole will ever turn to science and reason and if so, how long will it take?

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:40 Doubtful News? We talk to Sharon Hill about her web site 'Doubtful News'. 0:16:27 Dr Rachie Reports The lastest goings on with those wacky folks at the Australian Anti-Vaccination Network 0:27:50 Project DropFox An interview with Trent Brusky from DropFox, a web site giving back to the skeptical community. 0:34:00 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:38:07 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard jumps into his time machine to continue interview from the Australian Skeptics Convention, 2012

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:15 Water Divining Preview We talk to Laurie Smith about the upcoming water divining tests in Mitta Mitta. 0:18:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with Simon Taylor, an Australian comedian and Hollywood writer. ... He writes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and much more. 0:27:50 The Think Tank Join Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev, Guy Segev and Richard Saunders for skeptical talk of skeptical issues

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:30 SOAP! An interview with Dr Krissy Wilson about talking how to get into SOAP or the Science of Anomalistic Phenomena. 0:30:14 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Science in the Pub - Join Maynard in Newcastle for Science and beer! 0:30:14 A Chat with Dr Paul Willis What's the latest inside news about the end of the dinosaurs? Let's ask Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:20 Penny Chan with 'A Penny for your thoughts'. We catch up with Penny and find out about her trip to Hong Kong. Did she discover any 'Woo'? 0:23:55 AN HONEST LIAR - The Amazing Randi Story 0:30:14 Maynard's Spooky Action.. A chat with Ben Newsome, Director of the science outreach program, Fizzics Education - Science shows & educational products with real WOW factor! 0:42:00 Maynard at Skeptics in the Pub And the big question this month is... "What do you think intuition is?"

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with Robert Llewellyn from TV's Red Dwarf. 0:23:00 Report from the pages of 'The Skeptic' 'Do it Yourself' - Getting the skeptical message across through the mainstream media can be an uphill battle. So why not create your own? 0:33:05 Maynard's Spooky Action.. A chat with Dr Meredith Doig, president of 'The Rationalist Society of Australia

Introduction Richard Saunders, Stefan Jojka and Maynard! 0:05:40 Interview with Dr Pamela Gay Dr Gay shares her joy at the wonders of the universe and tells us how we can get involved with Citizen Science. 0:21:40 Dr Rachie Reports Just what is 'fair balance' and how does it relate to skeptical issues? 0:32:34 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard visits Embiggen Books in Melbourne and chats to Warren Bonett

IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:17Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with Dr Krissy Wilson about talking to the... dead? 0:25:10 Danger 5Just for fun, Richard Saunders checks in with Maynard as he hosts a public Q & A with the cast of this Australian TV show. 0:27:50 Skeptical BBQRichard Saunders travels to Canberra for a screening of "Here be Dragons" by Brian Dunning and enjoys a chat with Kevin Davies, the president of Canberra Skeptics. 0:34:18 The Think TankJoin a host of Canberra Skeptics as they chat about Conspiracy Theories.

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:00 Maynard's Spooky Action..An interview with Brain Dunning about WORMS!.. and other monsters.0:23:50 Dr Rachie ReportsWith Dr Rachael DunlopOnce again Dr Rachie appears on the national TV show, 'The Project'. This time she comments on the anti-vaccination book "Melanie's Marvellous Measles".0:32:40 The Think TankJoin Dianne, Dr Rachie, Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev and Richard Saunders as they chat about skeptical news and events.

Introduction Richard Saunders - 0:05:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with James Randi - 0:23:50 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop. The AVN and Google - 0:32:40 Maynard in the Pub! Sydney Skeptics in the Pub give Maynard their predictions for 2013

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.