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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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The Skeptic Zone #270 - 21.Dec.2013 Dec 21, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

and Stefan Sojka

0:05:26

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews with delegates and guests

at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

This week Maynard chats to...

Prof. Chris French

Ruth Ellison and Alastair D'Silva

Jo Alabaster

0:23:25

Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop

Dr Rachie and Richard take a look at the big events of 2013

0:32:30

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.

0:36:20

Predictions for 2013

Richard and Stefan take a look at the 'psychic' predictions that were made for 201

The Skeptic Zone #269 - 15.Dec.2013 Dec 15, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

and Stefan Sojka

0:06:05

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

This week Maynard chats to...

Dr Paul Willis

Agent Smith

Tim Medham

Dr Rachie

0:33:15

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.

0:37:20

An interview with Sharon Hill

A review of Doubtful News over the past 12 months

The Skeptic Zone #268 - 7.Dec.2013 Dec 07, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:00

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

This week Maynard chats to...

Heidi Robertson

Postie Linley

Eran Segev

0:30:52

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.

Happy 50th Dr Paul Willis!

0:36:25

Skeptoid 5

All the way from California, it's Brian Dunning with news of his new book,

Skeptoid 5: Massacres, Monsters, and Miracles

0:46:15

Australian Skeptics $100,000 prize

Want to win $100,000? All you need to is prove you have a supernatural or paranormal power or can access energies unknown to science.

The Skeptic Zone #267 - 2.Dec.2013 Dec 02, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:00

Welcome message from James Randi

Those at the 2013 Australian Skeptics National Convention were delighted to see James Randi on the big screen.

0:08:08

Australian Skeptics Awards

Who were the winners of this year's awards? Find out with news from the convention.

0:14:10

Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop

This week Dr Rachie finds herself in Qatar where she is attending a conference on toxins. She tells us about the recent court case involving the Australian Vaccination Network (or soon be called... ?? Who know? Maybe you can think up a good name for them.)

0:24:20

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.

0:28:10

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

This week Maynard chats to Ketan Joshi - Mr. X - Kevin Davies - Graham Wilson

The Skeptic Zone #266 - 24.Nov.2013 Nov 23, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders and Maynard

0:05:00

Sense about Science

We chat with Dr Chris Peters about the 'Ask for the Evidence' program.

0:15:00

Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1

UFOs over Newcastle? Maynard finds out more with Ian Kirkwood.

0:26:50

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.

0:30:00

Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 2

Random interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

The Skeptic Zone #265 - 16.Nov.2013 Nov 16, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:35

Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1

Maynard interviews Brain Dunning from the Skeptoid Podcast and finds out more about the stories from Australia. Tasmanian Tigers, UFOS and more under his skeptical eye.

0:36:33

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.

0:40:15

Robert Blaskiewicz and the Burzynski Clinic

USA Toady are reporting on the Burzynski Clinic, the centre that seems to claim it can sure cancer. Robert Blaskiewicz fills us in on this clinic and some of the web sites that counter the claims.

0:55:30

Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 2

Thinking of getting married? Would you like to marry your.... car? Maynard interviews Kate Alway from Sydney who wants to be wed to her VW Beetle.

The Skeptic Zone #264 - 9.Nov.2013 Nov 09, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:02:40

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard interviews Dr Rob Morrison about 'The Curiosity Show', an Australian educational children's television show produced from 1972 to 1990. Find out how the show started, some of the adventures along the way and how you and your children can now enjoy this landmark of Australian TV.

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.

0:30:55

Don't get fooled at the Track

From the Scamwatch web site, advice about not getting taken for a ride at the racing track.

0:38:11

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub

The question this week... If you could go to Mars but not come back.. would you?

The Skeptic Zone #263 - 3.Nov.2013 Nov 03, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:15

Science Teachers' Association of New South Wales Inc.

Young Scientist Awards

Richard Saunders takes a trip to the city of Wollongong to help present the 2013 Young Scientist Awards.

0:13:40

Mind Body Spirit

Join Richard Saunders has he wonders around the maze of newage stalls at Sydney's Mind Body Spirit.

0:21:30

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.

0:24:00

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things.

Highlights include a chat with Kate and Robin.

The Skeptic Zone #262 - 27.Oct.2013 Oct 27, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:15

A chat with Gunnar Roland Tjomlid

'Placebo Defekten' is a new book from this Norwegian author.

0:21:30

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.

0:24:34

The Think Tank

In the Think Tank this week are Eran Segev, Joanne and Marcos Benhamu, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Margaret-Ann Tait.

The Skeptic Zone #261 - 20.Oct.2013 Oct 20, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:36

Dr Rachie Reports.. with Dr Rachael Dunlop

This week Dr Rachie chats with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute in Melbourne. Just what is "The Skeptic Zone Virus"?

0:19:20

The Health of Sydney Harbour

Richard Saunders takes a stroll down to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and chats with Associate Professor Emma Johnston. The science of Sydney Harbour and more!

0:39:00

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.

0:42:00

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things.

Highlights include a chat with Peter and Vanessa.

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