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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 #260 - 13.Oct.2013 Oct 13, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:25

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 Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers, Spoon Bending with Saunders and Cup Cakes!

0:55:40

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.

The Skeptic Zone #259 - 6.Oct.2013 Oct 06, 2013

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:30

Dr Rachie Reports

A recently identified link between a toxic amino acid found in blue-green algae and several motor neuron diseases could help researchers devise a therapy for the fatal conditions.

0:15:00

Dr Rachie Reports

An interview with Warren Bonnet from Embiggen Books, followed by the launch of the book "The Explainer - From Deja Vu to Why the Sky Is Blue, and Other Conundrums" with Dr Mick Vagg and Dr Rachie.

0:26:15

A message from Susan Gerbic

Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia The mission of the Guerrilla Skepticism editing team is to improve skeptical content of Wikipedia. We do this by improving pages of our skeptic spokespeople, providing noteworthy citations, and removing the unsourced claims from paranormal and pseudoscientific pages. Why? Because evidence is cool. We train – We mentor – Join us.

0:30:10

Saunders on the Radio

From the vault, Richard Saunders talks about the Mind-Body-Spirit Expo in Sydney.

0:42:40

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.

0:48:40

George Hrab "Small Comfort"

For Adele, a little Tabby cat who lived in Sydney, Australia.

The Skeptic Zone #258 - 29.Sep.2013 Sep 29, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:15

Mr. George Hrab

What's it like to MC 'The Amazing Meeting'? How cool is it to lead a band?

These are some of the questions we put to singer and podcaster George Hrab.

0:36:40

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.

0:39:25

Dr Stefan Sojka

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0:45:23

Bad Science Watch Canada

We chat to Michael Kruse from Bad Science Watch and learn about their battle against homeopathy and other quackery.

The Skeptic Zone #257 - 22.Sep.2013 Sep 22, 2013

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0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:40

Besh Saab off to Mars?

Want to go to another planet on a one way ticket? Beah Saab tells us why he is just the man to do it!

0:28:15

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.

0:31:40

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard chats to Dr Pamela Gay and then to some of the people who came to hear her at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub.

0:43:25

Your Stars?

What do the stars have in store for you? Find out more...

The Skeptic Zone #256 - 15.Sep.2013 Sep 15, 2013

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:02:50

Dr Pamela Gay

Pamela tells us about CosmoQuest and what you can do to help this wonderful endeavour.

0:14:25

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.

0:17:25

An chat with Evan Bernstien

One of the rouges tells us about the early days of SGU

0:35:00

Kevin Davies from Canberra Skeptics

More news on the upcoming Australian Skeptics National Convention

0:38:50

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard heads to the Power House Museum in Sydney and reports of the Big Night of Science with the Mystery Investigators Richard Saunders and Dr Rachie Dunlop. Also a chat to and Isabelle Kingsley from the Museum.

The Skeptic Zone #255 - 8.Sep.2013 Sep 08, 2013

Show notes

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:10

Dr Colin Wright

A chat with the juggling mathematician. Is there more than one kind of infinity? Find out over a cup of coffee.

0:24:40

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’.

0:27:13

Maynard’s Spooky Action...

Maynard interviews Hubert van den Bergh, the author of "How To Sound Really Clever".

0:41:45

Saunders on the Radio

From the audio valut, Richard Sanders chats to Mike Williams on Sydney radio about Spontaneous Human Combustion and Fire Walking

The Skeptic Zone #254 - 1.Sep.2013 Sep 01, 2013

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0:00:00 Introduction

Maynard? Well... okay... then Richard Saunders

0:05:50 Tess Corkish and the Global Warming Rap

An interview with a keen young student who wants to visit Antarctica. Can you help?

0:21:50 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’.

0:25:10 Interviews from the 15th European Skeptics Congress

With our special guest reporter Shane Greenup from rbutr.com - The 15th European Skeptics Congress, 23-25 August 2013, in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference is one in the series supported by the European Council of Skeptical Organisations.

With...

Michael Marshall

Catherine de Jong

PJ and Michael Heap

Marit Simonsen

The Skeptic Zone #253 - 25.Aug.2013 Aug 25, 2013

Show notes

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00 Julie Lada the Skeptical Vet We catch up with Julie Lada who tells us about her adventures and encounters with woo woo in becoming a vet. 0:21:00 A Week in ScienceThe 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’. 0:25:00 Maynard’s Spooking Action...Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA and his thoughts on the so-called "moon landing hoax". 0:51:05 Eugenie Scott inducted into the IIG Hall of HonorThe audio of a video shown at the CFI in Hollywood, CA on July 29th, 2013 during the IIG Awards for Eugenie Scott's induction into the IIG Hall of Honor.

The Skeptic Zone #252 - 18.Aug.2013 Aug 18, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney.

0:04:50

Science Week at the Australian Museum

Interviews with science presenters doing outreach to students.

0:20:00

More Doctor Who

Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney.

0:24:00

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’.

0:27:15

More Doctor Who

Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney.

0:32:15

Another Big Psychic Show Rolls into Town

By Mal Vickers with assistance from Martin Hadley

Never has any psychic ever passed a rigorous scientific test of their claimed ability. While most skeptics are well aware of this, you’d think the media and society in general knew nothing of it.

0:43:40

More Doctor Who

Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney.

The Skeptic Zone #251 - 11.Aug.2013 Aug 11, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders and Adele

0:04:50

A night with Dr Phil Plait

Join Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders (together with Dr Amanda Bauer and Geoffrey Wyatt) as they spend an evening with Dr Phil Plait at the Sydney Observatory.

0:25:15

Tim Farley from What's The Harm

What's the harm....? You may well ask, and we do! Join Richard Saunders and Tim Farley.

0:37:50 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’.

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