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The Skeptic Zone

The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason.

Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments.

Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more.

Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the ‘Evidence Please’ blog, Eran Segev’s Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with ‘Dr Rachie Reports’ and Heidi Robertson aka ‘The Raw Skeptic’.

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Latest Episodes:

The Skeptic Zone #330 - 15.Feb.2015 Feb 15, 2015

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Jo Alabaster

0:02:12

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and interviews Dr Brad McKay from TV's 'Embarrassing Bodies Down Under'. What does Dr Brad think to so-called "Alternitive Medicine"?

Then Maynard chats to some pharmacists who were in the audiance about quackery in the Chemist Shops.

Finally he asks Eran Segev what he thinks about the retirment of James Randi.

0:21:17

Dr Bob and UFOs

Dr Bob aka Dr Steve Roberts gives his views on the lack of UFOs in recent years. Come back E.T.!

0:27:28

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:32:20

Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

This week Jo reviews the anti-vaccination book aimed at children, "Melanie's Marvelous Measles".

The Skeptic Zone #329 - 8.Feb.2015 Feb 07, 2015

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:07:35

Dr Rachie Reports

Maynard chats to Dr Rachael Dunlop to find out what she's up to and what she's doing next.

0:20:10

The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson steps out of her milk bath and gives us an update on the Raw Milk story.

0:31:45

Meet Dr Bob

Dr Bob aka Dr Steve Roberts tells us about his trvia quiz.

0:35:50

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:39:47

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and finds out what people think of the retirement of James Randi. Then Maynard chats to Dr Karl Kruszelnicki at the JJJ 40th party.

The Skeptic Zone #328 - 30.Jan.2015 Jan 30, 2015

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:27

Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

Update on the Tenpenny tour of Australia... Cancelled!

0:14:10

The National Center for Science Education

Richard Saunders visits the NCSE and chats to Eugenie Scott and new executive director Ann Reid.

0:41:14

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:44:40

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to Dr Grant Hill-Cawthorne a medical microbiologist and lecturer in communicable disease epidemiology at the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity and School of Public Health, University of Sydney.

The Skeptic Zone #327 - 25.Jan.2015 Jan 25, 2015

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:06:40

Are wind farms all hot air?

Richard chats to Ketan Joshi about "Everything Syndrome". Are wind farms and smart meters making you sick?

0:29:30

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:33:20

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to the crowds at the Australian Skeptics National Convention, including long time skeptic Barry Williams.

The Skeptic Zone #326 - 17.Jan.2015 Jan 17, 2015

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:06

The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson looks at what happens when you visit a woo fest and ask questions!

0:27:40

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:32:18

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to Michael Marshall part #2

Easter Egg anyone?

The Skeptic Zone #325 - 11.Jan.2015 Jan 11, 2015

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction --

Richard Saunders

0:07:00

Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

The Tenpenny tour of Australia. What's being done, what the media have reported, what's the #StopTenpenny campaign all about?

0:25:05

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:28:20

The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters (NRVS) looks at what happens when you're mentioned in the newspapers.

0:40:50

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to Michael Marshall part #1

The Skeptic Zone #324 - 4.Jan.2015 Jan 04, 2015

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:07:25

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to Peter Hadfield aka Potholer54.

0:28:35

Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

Magnetic people? Magnets for health? Jo looks at .... Magnets!

The Skeptic Zone #323 - 29.Dec.2014 Dec 28, 2014

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:10

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to Jay Novella from the SGU.

0:20:45

Homeopathy Plus! Court Decision

Richard Saunders reports on the Federal Court of Australia's ruling.

0:39:36

Mystery Guest

The Skeptic Zone #322 - 21.Dec.2014 Dec 21, 2014

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:06:15

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to the one and only George Hrab from the Geologic Podcast.

(Please be advised that the interview contains adult themes.)

Following that Maynard catches up with Dick Smith.

0:34:20

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:37:57

Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

Australian Skeptics National Convention review part #2.

and...... an Easter Egg for Xmas?

The Skeptic Zone #321 - 14.Dec.2014 Dec 14, 2014

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:00

Dr Paul Willis and a glass of red

Richard Saunders chats to Dr Paul Willis from Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus).

0:17:30

A Week in Science

The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.

0:20:36

The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters (NRVS) looks at raw milk and its sale in Australia.

0:40:00

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to the crowd after 'An Everning with James Randi' night in Sydney. What does Lawrence Leung have to say about Santa?

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