The Skeptic Zone

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Latest Episodes:

The Skeptic Zone #240 - 26.May.2013 May 26, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:30

I WAS VILIFIED

A report from the Sunday Telegraph and ‘Lateline' on the appalling behaviour of the Anti-Vax crowd.

0:12:38

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

This week Dr Rachie appeared on The Project (Network 10) to talk about vaccination rates in Australia.

0:18:35

A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis

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’.

0:22:50

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

Dr Rachie chats to Andy Lewis from the web site Quackometer.

0:35:55

Richard Saunders on the radio

The tables are turned and Saunders ends up being interviewed, on Radio 2UE with Murray Wilton, about being a skeptic and his upcoming public talk in Canberra.

The Skeptic Zone #239 - 20.May.2013 May 20, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:25

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

This week Dr Rachie interviews Sonya Pemberton about her upcoming documentary "Jabbed – Love, Fear and Vaccines" (Genepool Productions, 2013)

0:30:00

Mind Body Spirit May 2013

A wander around this newage fair with Richard Saunders

0:35:15

A Week in Science with Dr Tania Meyer

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’.

0:39:45

Maynard's Spooky Action

Maynard chats to Timothy Short who is a specialist anaesthetist at Auckland City Hospital

0:47:30

Guildford's so-called House of Miracles

What is going on in the Sydney suburb of Guildford? Is someone from 'the other side' really trying to communicate by spattering oil on the walls of a house? Well... we don't think so. Reports from the last 6 years.

The Skeptic Zone #238 - 12.May.2013 May 12, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:17:20

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

This week Dr Rachie reports on what our state (New South Wales) politicians, on both sides, have to say about the Australian Vaccination Network.

0:13:35

A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis

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’.

0:37:45

Maynard's Spooky Action

Maynard chats to John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants

The Skeptic Zone #237 - 4.May.2013 May 04, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:07:25

A chat with Dr Colin Wright

Maths is more than numbers! Find out how you can take part in Maths Jam.

0:13:35

A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis

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’.

0:17:20

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

This week Dr Rachie appeared on 774 ABC Melbourne Radio with Richard Stubbs.

0:37:45

Maynard's Spooky Action

Maynard heads back to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and askes the big question.

Should skeptics still investigate UFOs?

The Skeptic Zone #236 - 27.April.2013 Apr 27, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka.

0:08:00

A chat with Deborah Hyde, editor of The Skeptic magazine (UK)

Vampires and more vampires! Move over Buffy as Deborah tells all about the creatures of the night.

0:21:36

A Week in Science with Dr Tania Meyer

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’.

0:25:25

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

From QED in Manchester, Dr Rachie chats to ex-cop Stevyn Colgan about problem solving.

0:50:45

Maynard's Spooky Action

Maynard interviews Scott Bartle about his concerns with government.

Solar Flare - Episode 1 Apr 27, 2013

Show notes

“Solar Flare - The Band of Power”

A Skeptic Zone Production.

Starring

Richard Saunders

Stefan Sojka

Rachael Dunlop

Dianne Verstappen

Maynard

Travis Roy

Penny Chan

Rebecca Jones

Eran Segev

Joanne Benhamu

Krissy Wilson

Special guests

Brian Dunning

Jay Novella

Script and production

Richard Saunders

Music

Stefan Sojka

“Far” written and performed

George Hrab

Narration

Jim Wilshire

The Skeptic Zone #235 - 20.April.2013 Apr 21, 2013

Show notes

IntroductionRichard Saunders in Olomouc, the Czech Republic.0:04:40 A chat with Jakub Ráliš from the AFO48 Festival.What is AFO? Find out this long running festival.0:11:10 The Enemies of Reason - at AFO48Richard Saunders introduces the film by Dr. Richard Dawkins0:16:20 A quick chat with Rebecca WatsonRebecca was also a guest of the festival.0:18:40 The winner of the international science film competition at AFO48Jury member Bechara Saab annouces the winning film, The Grammar of Happiness. Other jury members were Irina Belykh and Richard Saunders0:24:30 QED in ManchesterA chat with Michael Marshall and Geoff Whelan and many other people at QED.0:35:50 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe 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’.0:39:52 Maynard's Spooky ActionMaynard interviews James Owen Weatherall about his book, 'The Physics of Wall Street'.

The Skeptic Zone #234 - 13.April.2013 Apr 13, 2013

Show notes

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:12 A chat with Leisha Camden from the Norway Skeptics.What is her view of the state of science, reason and education in Norway?0:22:35 An Irish AdventureA stroll in the park with Fionnuala Murphy from the Irish Skeptics and then a visit to a real Irish pub... complete with singing!0:28:25 QED in ManchesterFirst day of QED. Richard Saunders and Dr Rachie feed a goose?0:36:30 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe 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’.0:40:35 The Think Tank - USAJoin Travis Roy, Steve Lunquist, Andrew Handsford and Dale Roy as they chat about the recent NEXUS conference, TAM USA, conspiracy theories and.... popcorn?

The Skeptic Zone #233 - 6.April.2013 Apr 07, 2013

Show notes

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:00 A chat with Marit Simonsen and Kristin Carlsson in Oslo.Walking in the snow or visiting skeptics in the pub, Oslo has something for everyone!0:13:45 The little dog that could!An update with Ian Bryce on the operation to restore sight to a blind dog... thank you science!0:29:20 A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe 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’.0:35:40 Maynard's Spooky ActionHe's back in Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to ask the BIG question. Should you tell kids about the Easter Bunny?0:56:05 "Tesseracts" by Neal A. Yeager

The Skeptic Zone #232 - 30.March.2013 Mar 30, 2013

Show notes

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:02:50 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis

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’.

0:06:50 The Think Tank

Join Dr Rachie and Richard Saunders and an A380??

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected