The Skeptic Zone

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The Skeptic Zone #181 - 7.Apr.2012 Apr 07, 2012

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0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:40 Interview with Juliaa Offe from the German SkepticsWe find more about the upcoming 6th World Skeptics Congress in Berlin.0:14:20 Where are they now....?Despite the claims of “…a breakthrough in negative Ion technology…” and such like, the NRG Titanium Ion Bands seem at last to have found their true home.0:19:35Maynard's Spooky Action...Rub a dub dub... Skeptics in the Pub. Why is it that so many people are joining Skeptics in the Pub? Could it be the drinking? Well... yes... but there's much more to it than that! Maynard investigates.0:34:00 Looking for Woo at the Sydney Royal Easter ShowLots of chickens, cows, pigs, cats, dogs.... but any quacks? Richard Saunders takes a walk around the stands at the Easter Show.0:45:18 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny ChanJust for fun, Penny interviews pub goers in California to find out how much they know of Australia.

The Skeptic Zone #180 - 31.Mar.2012 Mar 31, 2012

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jim Wilshire with the ISS passing overhead.

0:08:38 Maynard's Spooky Action... Blogging and tweeting without getting sued: ... media law expert Mark Pearson.

0:32:57 CHOICE Magazine with Dr Ken Harvey

0:39:28 Dr Krissy Wilson and SOAP

The Skeptic Zone #179 - 24.Mar.2012 Mar 23, 2012

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0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:45 Maynard's Spooky Action...SEX! Really... SEX. We mean it! Sex. (Is that enough mentions of the word 'SEX'?) This week Maynard interviews the author of 'Sex Drive', Sexual Anthropologist Dr Bella Ellwood-Clayton about female sexuality myths and her ongoing research.0:29:35 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny ChanPenny interviews Jarrett Kaufman aka 'Timmy' from the popular online show 'Mr. Deity'. Jarrett is also involved with The Independent Investigations Group (IIG) a volunteer-based organization founded by James Underdown in January 2000 at the Center for Inquiry-West (now Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles) in Hollywood, California.0:48:20 QED Interview with Kristin CarlssonPeople from all over the world (and even Norway), flooded into Manchester for QED Con 2012. Richard Saunders found time to chat to famed Norwegian Skeptic (and youtube star) Kristin Carlsson.

The Skeptic Zone #178 - 17.Mar.2012 Mar 17, 2012

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:07:40 Interview with Alison Medcalfe and Keir Little from Edinburgh SkepticsAll the way from QED in Manchester, Richard Saunders sits down with some of the people behind the Scottish Skeptics and finds out that they do much more than just look for lake monsters!0:22:25 Interview with Fraser Cain from Universe Today and Astronomy CastIt's the return of 'A Grain of Salt' with Eran Segev. This week Eran chats to Fraser Cain about podcasting, blogging, space and video casts.0:47:10 Maynard's Spooky Action...What you would put on a Skeptics' Billboard? What message, what image? Maynard puts down his drink, picks up his mic and asked pubbers at Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney.

The Skeptic Zone #177 - 10.Mar.2012 Mar 10, 2012

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From QED con in Manchester, Richard Saunders chats to Finn and Steve from Irish Skeptics and to Janis from Manchester Skeptics in the Pub

The Skeptic Zone #176 - 3.Mar.2012 Mar 03, 2012

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0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:20 Interview with James RandiWe chat to the Amazing Randi about the upcoming TAM10, his visits to Australia and the new movie based on his life and times.0:42:10 A walk with WisemanJoin Richard Saunders as he walks and talks in Edinburgh with Prof. Richard Wiseman

The Skeptic Zone #175 - 25.Feb.2012 Feb 25, 2012

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0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Maynard0:03:10Report on AVN v. HCCC court case followed by comments from Peter 'Ratbags' Bowditch and Richard Saunders 0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action... What is the story with Schrödinger's Cat? Maynard chats to Eran Segev0:16:30The Think Tank. Join Maynard, Dr Rachie Dunlop, Richard Saunders, Jo Benhamu, Stefan Sojka and Eran Segev for a drink or three as they talk about events of the week.

The Skeptic Zone #174 - 18.Feb.2012 Feb 18, 2012

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0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:20Artist and Nurse - Paul O'Brien Paul shares his thoughts on skeptical podcasts and insights gained in over 40 years of nursing. What 'woo' concerns him and what can be done about it. 0:29:40We chat to Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics about the latest moves in the ongoing 'cold fusion' story, Andrea Rossi's E-Cat. Will Rossi pick up an easy $1,000,000 from Dick Smith?

The Skeptic Zone #173 - 11.Feb.2012 Feb 11, 2012

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0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders

0:05:40Adam vanLangenberg on national TV! High School teacher and skeptic Adam vanLangenberg appeared on the national TV chat show, 'The Circle' to talk about his skeptics club.

0:12:00Richard Saunders catches up with Adam vanLangenberg to find out more about his efforts to promote skeptic thought in schools. Check out Adam's blog "Sceptic School".

0:37:30Maynard's Spooky Action...Everything you ever wanted to know about George Hrab and much more!

0:55:55George Hrab and Dr Phil Plait sing "Death From The Skies" from the album "Trebuchet".

The Skeptic Zone #172 - 5.Feb.2012 Feb 05, 2012

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0:00:00 IntroductionStefan Sojka (and Richard Saunders... sort of..)0:04:34 A Penny for your ThoughtsPenelope Chan chats to mentalist, Mark Edward. Can he really read your mind? (Duh.. no..) Penny finds out more about this fascinating man and has a magic lesson along the way.0:20:10 Richard Saunders catches up with Penny Chan at Skeptics in the Pub at the University of California, Irvine.0:24:42 Dr Rachie ReportsThis week Dr Rachie tells us about the new group 'Friends of Science in Medicine' that is dedicated to removing crack-pot and outdated ideas (cough, Homeopathy.. ) from Australian Universities.0:33:11 Rev. Stefan Sojka brings us news of an amazing new software application that helps you find a certain well known face!0:37:40 Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics with an update on Rossi's E-Cat.

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