The Skeptic Zone

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:50 Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a DistanceA chat with the one and only Brian Dunning... need we say more?0:19:25 Have a drink... with some SkepticsThere is a new pub night for Sydney Skeptics. We take a trip to Newtown to find out more.0:29:52 The Think TankWith Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jason Brown, Eran Segev, Jo Benhamu, Dianne and Richard Saunders

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50Interview with film maker, Blake Freeman"Gawd Bless America" is a Documentary Comedy coming to theaters in the USA in March and soon to Australia. The film follows Blake Freeman, who sets out to disprove the notion that aliens, people with psychic abilities and ghosts live among us. 0:21:00Maynard's Spooky Action!Maynard reports from the front line of scientific research and investigates a new DEATH RAY!! (Well not really.) Find out more on the show when Maynard chats to Robbie McNaughton from The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Our thanks to A.B.C. radio for this audio.0:26:15Tracey Spicer slaps down Meryl Dorey.. again!Anti-vaccination campaigner Meryl Dorey claims vaccination is akin to child rape. Tracey Spicer takes Dorey to task on Sydney Radio 2UE and takes a call from long time skeptic Peter Bowditch from ratbags.com0:31:00Dr Rachie Reports -With Dr Rachael DunlopThe Australian government seems confused about homeopathy.Dr Rachie reports that she was unable to find a clear and concise explanation of what it is on their official websites. They appear to be bundling it in with pharmacy medicines, thereby implying that it works and further, they are lending it legitimacy by designating it official looking numbers on the official register of government approved Australian medicines.0:41:0010:23 Challenge 1023All over the world, consumers and skeptics took a very public stand against the fraud that is Homeopathy.Dr Rachie reports from the local protest in Sydney, Australia. 0:49:00James Randi's 10:23 Challenge Skeptic James Randi challenges sellers of scam medications as hundreds stage worldwide "overdose" on homeopathic pills and puts one million dollars on the line.

Good friend of The Skeptic Zone Dr Paul Willis show us that even at the ends of the earth, Homeopathy is still rubbish. Follow Dr Willis on Twitter @Fossilcrox

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:00Dr Rachie ReportsInterview with Dr Simon Brice from the RMIT about the testing of Power Balance0:20:50More news on Balance Bands0:23:45Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a DistanceVodka in the eye!??0:28:50Melboune SkepticsRichard Saunders chats to the new Melbourne Skeptics group about their pub nights.

0:00:00Prof Brian CoxComment on Jupiter0:01:10IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:05:30Maynard's Spooky Action at a DistanceInterview with Astrologer Jessica Adams0:20:00The Great Melbourne Telescope Project0:38:15Glenn Wheeler interviewsRichard Saunders(Thanks to Radio 2GB)0:42:40The Think TankWith Maynard, Dr Rachael Dunlop, James Crawley, Travis Roy and Richard Saunders

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:20Maynard interviews The Bad Astronomer, Dr Phil Plait about the end of the world... and other more important things.0:18:18 "Death From The Skies" from the album Trebuchet by George Hrab0:22:15 Queen Victoria Markets in MelbourneJoin Dr Steve Roberts and Richard Saunders for a wander through a Melbourne landmark.0:30:20 Dr Rachie ReportsOur Very own Dr Rachael Dunlop appears on The Drum on National TV to discuss the recent news about Andrew Wakefield and the BMJ.Audio from the national TV show, with host Steve Cannane.0:42:15 The Think TankWe enjoy a BBQ at the Melbourne home of long time skeptic Dr Steve Roberts. Joining us in his courtyard are Chris Higgins, Linley Kissick, Mal Vickers, Rosemary Sceats and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:20 Maynard interviews Food Inspector, Gary Kennedy about food myths and his beef with The Myth Busters!0:20:30Grain of Salt with Eran Segev Are Bicycle Helmets all that they are cracked up to be?Jump on for a ride and find out.0:31:00Statement from Power Balance Michael Marshall from the Merseyside Skeptics Society reads out what Power Balance in the UK have to say for themselves. Get ready for some industrial strength spin.0:37:30The Think TankYes, it's back as we find ourselves in our favourite club, the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL. Joining us this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Richard Saunders, Jason Brown and James Crawley.

0:00:00IntroductionGeorge Hrab0:02:20TAM Australia Interviewswith Maynard - James Randi0:16:40Julian Morrow0:23:00Simon Singh0:29:00Rebecca Watson & Cortney Bergin 0:37:18George Hrab0:39:35Dave the Happy Singer0:44:50Jason Brown0:47:15Various delegateswith Lawrence Leung0:54:00Dr Rachie ReportsMr Wakefield in more troubleMeryl Dorey is too much troiuble Power Balance in legal troubleDr Phil Plait wants your Minties!

0:00:00IntroductionBrian Dunning0:02:00TAM Australia Interviews with MaynardCSIRO Scientists0:04:40Daniel from Newcatle0:05:50Brett Edman from Hunter Skeptics0:07:50Brian Dunning Fans(He has fans??)0:13:10Brian Dunning0:24:45Jay Novella0:27:30The Skeptic Bros. Tom and Nick Croucher - Placebo Band0:35:30Warren Bonett (EmbiggenBooks)0:49:55Saunders on a Cable Car0:50:40Dr Rachie ReportsThe TGA Strikes BackThe fight against Quackery

0:00:00 IntroductionMaynard0:02:45 TAM Australia Interviewswith Maynard - Dick Smith0:19:50 Barry Williams 0:36:00 James Randi comments onso-called 'Power Bands'0:38:00 Dr Rachie ReportsPower Balance Exposed!0:50:25 Richard Saunders interviews -Dr Pamela Gay & Carrie Iwan1:04:40 Aaron Stephens1:08:50 Dr Eugenie Scott

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:45 - TAM Australia Interviews with Maynard0:05:00 - Richard Saunders0:05:00 - Brian Dunning0:14:35 - Dr Karl0:24:05 - Dr Rachie0:28:35 - Jessica Singer0:30:30 - Joanne Benhamu0:32:04 - Bob and Jay Novella0:51:50Dr Rachie Reports2010 The Year in Review1:13:05Sydney 9/11 "Truther" ProtestInterviews by Maynard

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:00Richard Saunders interviews George Hrab 0:14:00George Hrab LIVE "The Assumption" 0:18:00Dr Rachie ReportsAnti Vax Talk in Sydney 0:32:50The Think TankDr Rachie Dunlop, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Dianne, Jessica Singer, Richard Saunders and guest Fred Bremmer

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:01:30 Behind the scenes of TAM Australiawith Rebecca Watson, George Hrab,SGU and James Randi 0:12:20TAM Australia Opening Day and Awards 0:33:50George Hrab LIVE in Melbourne with "FAR" 0:37:50Brian Dunning, thoughts on TAM and Australia

The Skeptic Zone live at TAM Australia

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:20 Stefan SojkainterviewsPeter Bowditch0:28:10Power Balance Update0:34:40 Sfefan Sojka and Richard Saunderstalk about Sci-Fi

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:05Sydney Mind Body WalletNovemeber 20100:17:50The Think TankDr Rachael Dunlop, Maynard, Jason, James,Eran Segev & Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:50Breakfast with James Randi0:13:35Dr Rachie Reports Rachie on the Radio0:28:20Holographic Pharmaciesby Richard Saunders 0:34:20Dr Rachie and Richard SaundersinterviewJason Brown about Q-Link

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:102010 CHOICE Shonky Award for "Power Balance"0:08:50Zombies in Sydney! 0:19:50The Think TankMaynard, Dr Rachie, Jo Benhamu,Eran Segev and Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:55TAM 8 InterviewsEran Segev interviewsPaul Kurtz0:07:35The Think TankMaynard, James, Jason & Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:08TAM 8 InterviewsEran Segev interviewsRoy Zimmerman0:24:43AVN Loses Charity Authority0:28:40Sexpo 2010Richard Saunders and Maynardhave a look!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders, Rachael Dunlop and James0:03:20TAM 8 InterviewsDr Rachael Dunlop interviewsSimon Singh0:37:30Maynard at Sdyney Skeptics in the Pub0:41:30THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, James & Richard Saunders

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:30 TAM 8 InterviewsDr Rachael Dunlop interviewsBruce M Hood0:24:00 Maynard interviews people atUON Atheist Skeptics in the Pub night0:34:20 TAM 8 InterviewsDr Rachael Dunlop interviewsMaggie McFee

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:20Dragon*Con InterviewsRichard Saunders interviewsFraser Cain0:11:30TAM 8 InterviewsRichard Saunders interviewsMassimo Pigliucci 0:38:30THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Maynard, Meg & Richard Saunders

Interview with Dr Bill Atkinson about the fee vaccination clinic.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka0:02:50 Dragon*Con 2010The Skeptic Zone LIVERichard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop,Kylie Sturgess with guests Brian Dunning and Brian Brushwood0:11:30 Dr Rachie Reports - Vaccination update

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saundersand Dr Phil Plait0:03:30 Dragon*Con 2010Exploring the HiltonTracy KingDr BakaJenniferBen RadfordTrading RoomJames Randi0:30:20 Dr Rachie Reports -Vaccination @ Dragon*ConInterview with Dr Bill Atkinson,Brian Anders & Matt Lowry0:44:44 Richard Saunders interviewsDr Phil Plait

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders and Brian Dunning0:03:30 TAM 8 InterviewsEran Segev interviewsYaron and LoriaSkeptic Podcasting in Israel0:20:55 Joanne Benhamu reports on the Ultimate Health Expo0:27:35 Skeptics in the Pub OC style0:34:10 Dragon*Con 2010Day 1 report

00:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders& Stefan Sojka00:04:00Dr Krissy interviewsProf. Chris French00:28:00Jo Benhamu interviewsDr Carol Tavris

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:40TAM 8 InterviewsRichard Saunders interviewsBanachekhttp://www.banachek.org0:19:50Chatting to Canberra Skeptics in the Pub0:24:24Dr Rachie ReportsAustralian Anti-Vaccination NetworkRubbery Figures0:41:20THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Maynard, James, Jason & Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:00TAM 8 InterviewsDr Rachael Dunlop interviewsDerek Bartholomauswww.jennymccarthybodycount.com0:15:40TAM 8 InterviewsRichard Saunders interviewsCaptain Disillusionwww.youtube.com/user/CaptainDisillusion

The claim is that Applied Kinesiology muscle testing can be used to detect a change in strength when subject is holding cell phone near the heart. Does it work?

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:45TAM 8 InterviewsDr Rachael Dunlop & Richard Saunders interviewDr Phil Plait024:15THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Maynard, James, Jason, Frode & Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:00TAM 8 InterviewsDr Rachael Dunlop interviewsTim Farleyhttp://whatstheharm.net/027:50Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders on radio 2GB033:15Dr Rachie Reports - Australian Anti-Vaccination Networkand media backlash

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:05:30TAM 8 InterviewsEran Segev interviewsBrian Keith Dalton (Mr. Deity)http://www.mrdeity.com0:39:40Richard Saunders on radio 2UE - Dreams0:46:30THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Dr Krissy Wilson, Eran Segev & Richard Saunders

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:01:50 TAM 8 Interviews Dr Rachael Dunlop interviews Ben Radford 0:38:00 Dr Rachie Reports - AVN and the HCCC

TAM8 Las Vegas adventures and the Think Tank

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:15 Kylie Sturgess interviewsDr Pamela Gay0:15:25Dale Roy talks about Bracelets/Necklaces of Magicwww.granitestateskeptics.org0:24:25Richard Saunders on radio 2UE

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:01:40 Richard Saunders interviewsTim Baileyfrom Colorado Humanists0:20:50 Dr Rachie and Richard Saunders on radio 2GB0:26:52Dr Rachie Reports - Health select committee lunacy

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:01:45Kylie Sturgess interviewsDr Janis Bennionfrom http://skepticladies.wordpress.com0:29:30Sean the Blogonaut and friends visit Mind Body Spirit0:50:50THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Eran Segev & Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:25Kylie Sturgess interviewsProfessor David Blairfrom http://www.gravitycentre.com.au0:18:10THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Jason

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:25Richard Saunders interviewsTravis and Dale Roy from http://www.granitestateskeptics.org0:28:30The Think TankDr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Maynard

0:00:00IntroductionDr Rachael Dunlop0:01:40Kylie Sturgess interviewsWarren Bonettfrom http://embiggenbooks.com0:28:30Dr Rachie ReportsAndrew Wakefield update

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka 0:06:00 Report on Mind Body Wallet for May 2010 0:22:24 THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dr Krissy Wilson, James, Jason & Richard Saunders

The Skeptic Zone Podcast presents this look at the tricks of Applied Kinesiology.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:48 Grain of Salt with Eran Segev - Interview with John McDonough 0:27:00 Dr Rachie Reports - AVN news and Flu vax scare

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 Dr Rachael Dunlop and Richard Saunders interview Dr Adam Hamlin & Melody Lord 024:35 THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu, Dianne, Eran Segev & Richard Saunders

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with a tribute to Jef Clark by Kylie Stugess 0:04:50 Kylie Sturgess interviews Holfordwatch, Gimpy and BrainDuck on Science Bloggers vs Dore 042:42 Grain of Salt with Eran Segev - Interview with David Aaronovitc.