The Skeptic Zone

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:40 We chat to Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics about his investigation into a new 'cold fusion' device, Andrea Rossi's E-Cat. Will it fly.. or run? Or will it somehow not quite live up to the hype. (hmmm I wonder which?)0:31:50 Loretta Marron(the Jellybean Lady) on the radio.Skeptic of the Year for 2007 and 2011, Loretta Marron brings us up to date on her neverending fight against quackery.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:12:45We chat to Dr Phil Plait. Philip Plait (a.k.a. The Bad Astronomer) is an American astronomer and skeptic who runs the website BadAstronomy.com.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:08:40 We chat to Marit Simonsen from Norway about the strange mass stranding of fish. We want to know where the mass stranding of chips is! Marit also tells about the upcoming Skeptics Conventin in Oslo. 0:21:55 A Penny for your Thoughts Meet our new reporter, Penelope Chan who takes us to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to chat with Lab Supervisor, Doug Goodreau about Dinosaurs, Creationists and more. 0:33:45 The Think Tank Join Maynard, Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders in the studios of ABC radio as they chat about the new show, The Dirty Disbelievers!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:12 We chat to Daniel Raffaele and Phil Kent from the StopAVN facebook group about their stunning stunt (code name operation Nutcracker) at the Woodford Folk Festival. 0:33:40 Dr Rachie Reports Rachie interviews Dr Corin Storkey, from The Heart Research Institute in Sydney about new research into a type of sugar that could prevent heart disease and why your breath can really, really STINK!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:30We catch up with podcaster, film maker and adventurer, Brian Dunning. 0:23:20Eran on the RadioPresident of Australian Sketpics Inc. (NSW) Eran Sergev on Perth radio 6PR 0:28:50Maynard's Spooky Action...The Australian Skeptics National Convention 2011Maynard chats with...Jason Ball from Young Australian Skeptics 0:33:20Eran's Spooky Action...Eran chats with.. Maynard!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:25Interview with Ben Radford about his efforts to inform people about so-called "psychic" Silva Brown.benjaminradford.com 0:28:50The Think Tank This week we look at the online storm regarding the apperance of Anti-Vaccination goose, Meryl Dorey at the Woodford Folk Festival. Dr Rachie Dunlop, Eran Segev, Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jason Brown.

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10Dr Rob MorrisonOne of Australia's leading science communicators, Dr Morrison was also a presenter on TV's 'The Curiosity Show'. His concern these days is the creeping influence of non-science and magical thinking into modern medicine. 0:23:40Septoid with Brian DonutThe Tap Dancing Madonna of Aguas Calientes 0:26:00Dr Paul WillisA long time friend of the Skeptic Zone, Dr Willis has for many years been the face of ABC TV science. He is now the director of the Royal Institution of Australia in Adelaide, "Bringing science to people and people to science".

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Maynard's Spooky Action...Australian Skeptics National ConventionMaynard chats with...Barry WilliamsDr Rachie DunlopThe fearture interview - One of Sydney's senior and most experienced Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons, Dr Cholm Williams. 0:39:12 More Maynard's Spooky Action...Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for December 2011Does this man ever rest? Maynard on the scene once again asking pubbers their thoughts about the TV show "The One".

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40Maynard's Spooky Action... Australian Skeptics National Convention - Maynard chats with...Dr Krissy Wilson, Kieran Dennis and Jayson Cooke 0:22:45Reality Bites... with Joanne Benhamu - Joanne comments on the recent recall of apricot kernels due to risk of cyanide toxicity and the history of claims about them as a cancer cure. 0:29:05 The Think Tank - This time we invade the home of Eran Segev to chat about the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Post-Fukushima 'anti-radiation' pills condemned by scientists, Bisphenol A (BPA) scare and the winners and losers at the 2011 Australian Skeptics Convention. With Dr Rachie Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action... An interview with Edward Meyer from Ripley's Believe It or Not 0:15:33At the Newtown festival in Sydney, Saunders chats to Ian Bryce 0:21:15Back in New Orleans at CSICon 2011, Saunders chats to Ben Radford 0:29:25More from Skepticamp Melbourne - With Maynard is... Ilijas Milisic, Natalie from Adelaide, Adam vanLangenberg, Fiona, Monica and Lawrence Leung

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:12:00Carolina Jimenez at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub 0:24:24Carolina Jimenez chats to Maynard 0:33:50Maynard's Spooky Action... Author and explorer Piers Gibbon 0:48:40Richard Saunders interviews the SkepDoc, Dr Harriet Hall

Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid Podcast and Richard Saunders from the Sketpic Zone investigate two of the greatest mysteries in Death Valley.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Brian Dunning from Death Valley0:07:00 Chats with Amira Eskenazi and Dr Steve Novella at CSICON 20110:26:00 Chating with Brian Dunning from 'Bad Water' in Death Valley0:29:15 Maynard's Spooky Action More reports from Skepticamp Melbourne with Christine Eldridge, Rene Dichiera and Brad Kendall0:37:40 The Think Tank AKA - The Think Tub AKA - The Hot Tub of Truth - With Brian, Christine, Penelope, Niel and Richard

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:15Maynard at Skepticamp Melbourne 2011 Interviews with... Lucas Randall, Peter Miller, Peter Bowditch, Jason Brown and feature interview with Joanne Benhumu0:39:35Dr Rachie Reports CHOICE Magazine "Shonky Awards 2011" with Chris Barnes0:53:40Wrap up chat with Julia Lavarnway who is the Mangaging Editor of Skeptical Inquirer Magazine

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:07:00Maynard & Dr RachieHow much can they nom at the airport on the way to Skepticamp? 0:11:35Richard Saunders chats toIan Bryce of Australian Skeptics about his years of investigating the strange and magical world of woo. 0:38:20 A "psychic", an UFO expert and a skeptic walk into a graveyard one day... and get interviewed. Move over ghosts!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunderswith Joanne Benhamu 0:05:50Richard Saunders and Rachael Dunlop chat toLawrence Leungabout his recent TV show and his latest tour. 0:20:30Spoon Bending on the Radio?Richard Saunders on Sydney radio 0:29:45Dr Rachie ReportsDr Rachie was the guest on the Mamamia TV show to chat about the importance of vaccination. In this report we hear Dr Rachie as well as Toni and David McCaffrey whose daughter Dana died in 2009 from whooping cough.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saundersplus an open letter to NRG and Rebel Sport 0:12:00Joel Pittman at Skeptics in the PubJoel's family joined a pentecostal church when he was 4. He was actively involved in youth ministry leadership from the age of 15 culminating with him taking leadership of the youth ministry when he was 21. He is now out of the church and happy to talk about his experience. 0:35:20Maynard's Spooky Action....Skeptic or Bebunker? Maynard, man of action and style, asks the hard question

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20Richard Saunders interviews Dr Síle Lane - Sense About Science - Dr Síle Lane became Public Liaison for charity Sense About Science after a career in stem-cell research. Sense About Science was founded to equip the public to make sense of science and evidence. As Public Liaison, Síle is concerned with the role of science and evidence in civic society. She also coordinates the Libel Reform Campaign. 0:27:00Peter Bowditch from ratbags.com Peter tells of his quest to be heard on Anti-Vaccination forums. 0:35:05Dr Rachie Reports - It has just been announced that the Pharmacy Guild and Blackmores have joined forces to upsell you Blackmores supplements when filling a prescription. 0:43:20Dr Rachie on TV talking about Ear Candles Of all the bizarre and loony so-called treatments, ear candles takes the cake!

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30Richard Saunders interviews Michael Shermer0:27:50Maynard's Spooky Action.... Sydney Skeptics in the Pub with Michael Shermer. 0:40:00Michael Shermer interview from a very Maynard point of view.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:07:20Dr Rachie Interviews... Mark Crislip from Qucakcast, apodcast review of Quacks, Frauds and Charlatans. Oops. Thats not right. That should be Supplements, Complementary and Alternative Medicine i.e. SCAM. Winner of the The People's Choice Podcast Awards 2009 and 2010 Best Podcast, Health and Medicine.0:35:00Maynard's Spooky Action....Inteview with Simon Taylor at the University of Newcastle. Simon visited Newcastle Uni as the guest of the freethought alliance, a coalition of Australian atheist, humanist, skeptic and secular campus groups. Maynard visited as he heard the drinks were free.0:51:16Dr Rachie Reports The TGA gets flipped the bird. Again.It's time the TGA grew some..... teeth! ***************Please note that the Skeptic Zone will now be posted on Saturdays, Australian time.***************

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:40Jurassic LoungeJoin Richard Saunders as he investigates Sydney's hottest night spot as every Tuesday night this Winter, the Australian Museum holds after-hour sessions featuring art, live music, drinks & new ideas.0:15:05 Maynard's Spooky Action....Maynard goes searching for flies. I'll just repeat that... hmm, no better not. Has summer come early this year? Will we be suffering a fly plague? Maynard's most difficlut assiment yet.0:24:50The Think TankOnce again we head for our club at the end of the street to talk about skeptical issues. Joining Saunders this week are Dr Rachie Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Eran Segev

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:10 Dr Rachie ReportsUpdate onChiropractor Nimrod Weiner0:11:20 Dr Rachie interviewsJoe Nickell0:40:15Maynard's Spooky Action....Maynard goes DEEP into a giant bowel, all in the name of science0:50:30A Grain of Saltwith Eran SegevAn interview with Leo IgweWitchcraft in Africa and promoting a skeptical point of view

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:20 Dr Rachie ReportsTAM9 Interview withBenjamin Radford Part #20:40:10 Fact or Fiction with AnstoJoin Richard Saunders for the fun of the 'Fact ot Fiction' show from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:00Dr Rachie ReportsTAM9 Interview withBenjamin Radford(part 1) 0:36:15Mystery Investigatorslive at thePowerhouse Museum 0:48:10Maynard's Spooky ActionCSIRO Solar array visit

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:07:00Dr Rachie ReportsTAM9 Interview withDr Ginger CampbellFrom the Brain Science Podcast 0:29:35Interview withKaren Playerfrom the Australian Museum and Australian Skeptics0:46:45Interview withGalit SegevGalit's Food PassionFood and the science behind it

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:15TAM9 InterviewRoss and Carrie from"Oh No, Ross and Carrie"www.ohnopodcast.com0:24:24Dr Sefan SojkaVital news about yourThird Eye Health0:28:30Dr Rachie ReportsInterview withCaptain Disillusionwww.youtube.com/user/CaptainDisillusion 0:37:55The Think TankJoining us this week areMaynard and Richard Saunders 0:52:00TAM 9 HighlightsThe Dinner Auction of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe=========================Our hearts go out to our friendGeorge Hrab.Please make sure you download the Geologic Podcast #225www.geologicpodcast.com

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:25Dr Rachie ReportsInterview withPeter Doherty PhD AC FAA FASNobel Laureate 1996 Free talk by Prof. Peter DohertyKiller viruses and killer T cellsTuesday 2 August 2011, 5:30 pmShine Dome, Gordon Street, Canberra0:29:10TAM9 InterviewMarit and Bendik Simonsenfrom the Norwegian Skeptics 0:40:00TAM9 Reportwith Richard and Rachie0:45:05Maynard's Spooky Action....Jabba's Curious World covers most of the well know incidents in the Australian paranormal.

0:00:00Introduction and TAM9 overviewRichard Saunders0:07:30TAM9 InterviewDr Neil deGrasse Tyson0:21:10TAM9 InterviewTravis Roy0:24:30Dr Rachie ReportsTAM9 InterviewYau-Man Chan0:41:00Maynard's Spooky Action...Interview withDr Lesley Macdonald Wicks

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:07:40Maynard's Spooky Action.... Interview with Nicholas DiPatrizio, from the University of California, Irvine and the co-author of a paper, "Body’s natural marijuana-like chemicals make fatty foods hard to resist."0:19:30Astrology 20 years in the past A rare clip from Australian TV in the early 1990s when the topic of Astrology was under debate. In the audience were noted Astrologers of the day and some well known Australian Skeptics.0:30:11Maynard and Saunders at Supanova Pop Culture Expo 2011Once again these two head off to a Sci-Fi and Fantasy convention on the look out for fellow skeptics.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:50Maynard's Spooky Action....Interview with Laughter Strategies' Helene Groverhttp://laughterstrategies.com 0:24:28Dr Rachie ReportsInterview with PhD researcher Lina Happo from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute about her work into cell death and cancer.http://www.wehi.edu.au0:33:00Dr Rachie on the Radio Hear her tear a piece out of homeopathy!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:00Interview with John Rael fromhttp://skepticallypwnd.com0:21:12The Think TankJoining us this week areDr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Joanne Benhamu

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:10Dr Rachie ReportsInterview with Ash Pryce and Keir Liddlefrom Edinburgh Skeptics0:23:35Follow up to Viera Scheibner and Bronwyn Hancock from 60 Minutes0:25:36Dr Rachie on the TV with a report about... (hehehe OMFSM) Ear Candles0:30:50Maynard interviews food inspector Gary Kennedy

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:00Dr Rachie ReportsBarry Marshall, AC, FRS, FAAAustralian physician,Nobel Prize laureate0:17:40Ethics or scripture? Dr Philip Cam0:40:30Viera Scheibner and Bronwyn Hancock tell us they are 100% anti-vaccination0:46:30Maynard interviews 60's TV star Bill Daily0:55:10Maynard and..... wind?

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:10:40Interview with Lawrence LeungCheck out his new TV show, "Unbelievable" www.abc.net.au/tv/unbelievable0:26:30The Think TankJoining us this week areDr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and James Crawley

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:40Maynard's Spooky ActionInterview with Adam Curry from http://www.noagendashow.com0:20:00Choice MagazineAn interview with Richard Saunders http://www.choice.com.au 0:27:50Dr Rachie ReportsCosmos Magazine and Homepathy http://www.cosmosmagazine.com0:35:35Tim Mendham talks about Astrology...... many years ago!0:54:50Maynard and the great phone up computer scam!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:50The Skeptic Zone at Mind Body WalletThe team tavel to the craziest land of allto give you a live report.0:19:45The Think ThankJoining us this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dianne, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Richard Saunders, Jason Brown and James Crawley

0:00:00 A message from...Harold Camping0:01:17 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:30 Maynard's Spooky ActionInterview with Paul Cropper about Yowies0:27:00 Skepticamp Overviewwith Jason Brown0:43:00 Lunch Chatwith Dr Rachie Dunlopand Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:00 Maynard @ Skepticamp Sydney 2011part IIwith...Alan ConradiKate AlwayLauren CochraneRobin HilliardJason BrownLinley KissickRichard Saundersskepticampaustralia.org0:25:50 The Think ThankwithDr Rachael DunlopMaynardJason BrownRichard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:40Maynard @ Skepticamp Sydney 2011with...Jason BrownPeter BowditchIan WoolfTim MendhamBea BowditchSteve HoranIshai SagiDave the Happy Singerwww.skepticampaustralia.org0:39:30On being a SkepticRichard Saunders' Skepticamp talk

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders with comments about Dr Steve Novella on the Dr Oz show0:05:20Interview with Maynard! Look Out!0:23:20Interview with Norman Clevenger from reason4reason.org0:34:52 Maynard's Spooky Action...Interview wth George Hrab

00:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders with Jim Wilshire and Minnie the dog.00:06:00Interview with David Tyler from Launceston Skeptics00:25:10Tim Medham from Australian Skeptics talks about "Woo Uni"00:33:33Dr Rachie Reports"Would you like some Quantum with that?"00:40:55Maynard's Spooky Action...Interview wth Dino Man, Mike Dawson00:55:45David Barwick finds another Power Band

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:30Maynard's Spooky Actioninterview withProf. Colin Waters ofSchool of Mathematical and Physical Sciencesat Newcastle Uni.0:16:40 Travis Roy at Necss 2011with...George HrabBrian DunningDr Eugenie ScottDale Roy0:35:10 Today Tonight AdelaideFrank Pangallo takes on Homeopathy withDr Ian MusgraveDr Simon SinghJames RandiRichard Saunders

00:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders with an important message from Dr Rachie about funding for medical research in Australia 00:05:00Richard Saunders interviews Michael Marshall of Skeptics with a K podcast 00:43:15Richard Saunders interviews James Randi Part 2 Homeopathy - $1,000,000 prize and TAM9

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:30Richard Saunders interviews James RandiPart 1 Just back from a trip to Norway (ahh, lucky man) James Randi talks about his travels. 0:24:25Saunders on Sydney RadioMichael Smith chats to Richard Saundres about Australian Skeptics' $100,000 prize. With thanks to radio 2UE.0:31:15The Think Tank With Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jason Brown, Eran Segev, Jo Benhamu, Maynard and Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:15Travis Roy interviews Mark MervineThe Nuclear Reactors in Japan are still a major concern. We hear from Cdr. Mark Mervine, a former Nuclear Engineer to learn an insider's view of the situation. 0:24:00Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a Distance.Put your hand on your heart.... while you still can! Maynard interviews heart transplant recipient Robbie Bonocussi.0:31:30Good advice from 'The Circle' A clip from the TV show, The Circle with Dr Deepa Daniel giving some sound advice about vaccination.0:37:50 Predicting the future at radio 2GBRichard Saunders and Dr Rachael Dunlop head to radio 2GB to talk about those who think they are peek into the future.0:52:45The Bend Spoon AwardBarry Williams tells us about the Bent Spoon Award from Australian Skeptics

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:18Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a Distance.With the world watching the unfolding drama at the Nuclear Reactors in Japan, Maynard chat to Prof. David Jamieson, head of the School of Physics of the University of Melbourne.0:15:40Dr Rachie ReportsRadiation Sickness and Poisoning: Guidelines for Homeopathic Prevention and TreatmentWHAT THE ... ??? 0:26:00Reality Bites... ...with Joanne Benhamu A slimming product has been recalled from sale in Australia.0:30:50Thoughts on the recent tragic eventsBarry Williams and Peter Bowditch from Australian Skeptics recall their thoughts at the time of the 2004 tsunami.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:10 Dave HughesPresident of the Hampshire Skeptics SocietyWe tune in to the BBC for a report from Hampshire Skeptics in the Pub and a chat to their President Dave Hughes. It seems he has learnt the Power Balance tricks!0:07:30 Don't stick it in your ear!In Canada Jamie Williams from the Center of Inquiry has had enough of the lunacy of "Ear Candles". We chat to him about his new web site and the work of CFI Canada. 0:25:25 Armageddon Expo Sydney 2011 - Part 2 oin Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard as we visit Armageddon Expo. Our guests are voice over artists Mela Lee and Melodee Spevack. We also chat to the Doctor Who Club of Australia and check out the stand of Siren Visual.0:39:40 Glenn Wheeler's"Psycho predictions and Generic readings"Laugh yourself silly with Glenn Wheeler on radio 2GB as he sends up so-called live psychic readings.Tune in each week at 2gb.com Saturdays at -23:00 Sydney12:00 GMT04:00 LA07:00 NY0:44:20 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop We visit The Heart Research Institute and discover some of the vital work carried out by Dr Rachie into solving medical problems that could impact us all.

At look at the recording of the intro for show 124 on the 4th of March 2011. Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Jim Wilshire.

0:00:00Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Jim Wilshire 0:04:50Norway or no way.. We run an internet line all the way to Norway where we find Kristin Carlsson who took part in the Ten23 protest. Who is she? Why is she a skeptic? Find out more when we chat to this young lady from the far north. 0:20:00 Reality Bites... ..with Joanne Benhamu Our very own Joanne takes a bite at The Spiritual Healing Association of Western Australia via the ACCC. 0:23:00 Jim Wilshire LIVE in Sydney The Skeptic Zone's voice over man Jim Wilshire visits Skeptics in the Pub for a live read of his poem "EMBRACELET". 0:26:44 Armageddon Expo Sydney 2011 Join Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard as we visit Armageddon Expo. Our guest is voice over artist Michael McConnohie. This is part one of a two part report. 0:38:05 The Think Tank Yes it's time once again to head to our club and chat about skeptical news and views. Joining us this week are Eran Segev, Dr Rachie, Dianne, Steve, James, Richard Saunders and Jim Wilshire.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders& Stefan Sojka0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action....Interview with Dr Martin Plowman0:22:10Dr Steve Roberts on radio totalk about Asteroid Apophis0:37:05Dr Rachael Dunlop at theThe Battle of Big Thinking0:44:55A chat with Rob Campbell at theThe Battle of Big Thinking