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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 #290 - 11.May.2014 May 11, 2014

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:06:30

Maynard's Spooking Action...

This week Maynard and Saunders visit Paracon 2014.

Interviews with...

Alex Cayas

Peta Banks

Alison Oborn

Robert Murch

Ashley Hall

Murray Byfield

Emma and Erin

0:41:24

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

Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster.

In a word.... Underpants. Yes, Jo gets to the bottom of the claims of "The Smart Underwear Designed to Shield Against Mobile Phone Radiation". Is it a bum deal? Don't make an ass of yourself, listen to Jo!

The Skeptic Zone #289 - 4.May.2014 May 04, 2014

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:50

A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev

This week Eran chats to Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward from QED Manchester.

0:27:10

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.

0:30:26

Out and about with the Skeptics

Members of Australian Skeptics attend a talk by Dr Karl in Sydney and then head for 'Skeptics in the Pub' to review some videos from the archives.

0:43:30

Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster.

Jo reads the public statement from the HCCC – Warning about the Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network, Inc. (‘AVN’), formerly known as Australian Vaccination Network Inc.

The Skeptic Zone #288 - 27.April.2014 Apr 27, 2014

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:30A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev

This week Eran chats to Paul Zenon about being a skeptic and magician.

0:19:00A 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.

0:22:58Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster.

Jo reads a newspaper report about those whacky anti-vax people.

0:28:50Dr Paul Willis

The man behind 'A Week in Science' with news of The Science of Doctor Who tour.

The Skeptic Zone #287 - 20.April.2014 Apr 20, 2014

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:50

A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev

This week Eran chats to Michael Marshall from 'Skeptics with a K' podcast and one of the people behind the QED convention.

0:27:27

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.

0:31:13

Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster.

Jo reads a newspaper report on the real dangers of Whooping Cough.

0:34:50

Mars Mission update

An interview with Dr Besh Saab who updates us on his Mars mission simulation.

The Skeptic Zone #286 - 13.April.2014 Apr 13, 2014

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:15

Press release from Australian Skeptics

The press release from Australian Skeptics on the National Health & Medical Research Council draft information paper on the effectiveness of homeopathy.

0:12:20

Homeopathy Awareness Week

Lauren Cochrane from the Canberra Skeptics reads the information from this new web site.

0:18:00

Science vs. Homeopathy

Audio of a short TV debate between Professor John Dwyer and Australian Homeopathic Association's Ana Lamaro

0:21:10

We can't have it both ways on homeopathy

Opinion piece by Dr Ken Harvey

0:28:50

Evidence, Please.

Jo Alabaster with news on the Better Health Channel's web posting on homeopathy.

0:35:05

Press release from Homeopathy Plus

A response to the findings of the National Health & Medical Research Council

0:41:00

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.

0:44:35

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

Acupuncture jumping the gun. Acupuncture in emergency departments. Bad science and bad practice.

The Skeptic Zone #285 - 6.April.2014 Apr 06, 2014

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:25

Michael Kruse from Bad Science Watch

Bad Science Watch is an independent non-profit consumer protection watchdog and science advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by countering bad science.

0:32:45

Your Stars For April

With our very own Astrologger, Dr Duarf Ekaf

0:38:50A 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.

0:41:40

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub

A chat to some pubbers about other events going on around Sydney

The Skeptic Zone #284 - 30.March.2014 Mar 30, 2014

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:25

Dr Besh Saab... from Mars! (Sort of)

Besh answers listener questions about his possible mission to Mars.

0:16:30

Media reports on the some worrying vaccination rates

Reports from Radio 2UE and TV's Studio 10

0:22:50

Robert Blaskiewicz and the Burzynski petition

An important update on the ongoing Burzynski story.

0:29:00

Australian Skeptics Dinner Meeting

Remarks from Richard Saunders at the Sydney meeting.

0:38:00

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.

0:42:10

ScamWatch from the ACCC

Do you get calls from people claiming they can fix your computer? The ACCC has some good advice.

The Skeptic Zone #283 - 23.March.2014 Mar 23, 2014

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:06:00

An interview with Kirill Alferov from the Russian Skeptics

In a first for the Skeptics Zone, we chat to a representative from the Russian Skeptics and discover that science and reason are alive and well in Moscow.

0:23:54

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.

0:27:30

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

From 2009, Dr Rachie's first report on the AVN. How things have changed!

0:41:30

An interview with Frank Mosher from the Sacramento Area Skeptics

The Sacramento Area Skeptics were created in 2008 in an effort to organize a way for skeptics in the Sacramento area to meet one another. They organize lectures, co-host the annual SkeptiCal Conference, and host monthly social gatherings where like minds can discuss various topics over a pint. They work to promote science and critical thinking in the area and around the world and hope you join them in their effort.

The Skeptic Zone #282 - 16.March.2014 Mar 16, 2014

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:06:30

An interview with Daniel Loxton

Daniel joins us to chat about his new book, Plesiosaur Peril (Tales of Prehistoric Life). A group of plesiosaurs -- ocean-dwelling cousins of the dinosaurs -- keeps safe by swimming in a family pod. But then one baby plesiosaur swims too far from its mother and attracts the attention of something very large and very hungry, and the struggle for survival is on. A unique blend of digital artwork and landscape photography illustrates this thrilling encounter.

0:21:43

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.

0:25:37

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

Who are the "Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network"? Find out with Dr Rachie.

0:36:13

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard takes Richard on a tour of a local record bar, just for fun!

The Skeptic Zone #281 - 9.March.2014 Mar 09, 2014

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:25

An interview with Dr Besh Saab

We chatch up with the man who hopes to one of the first people on Mars.

0:22:30

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.

0:25:40

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard takes us into the operation theatre of his local vet. Will Tinkerbell the 19 year old cat pull through?

0:40:49

Picking the Cosmos Winners

Just how do we come up with a number between 1 and 1,000,000,000? Find out!

0:44:53

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub

Chatting with pubbers... The question this time is what should the AVN be called now?

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