The Skeptic Zone

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:18 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard at Paracon 2014 - part 2. Interviews with... Rex Gilroy - Yowie hunter Mark Wallbank - Strange creatures Ben Hansen - TV's 'Fact or Fake'   0:35:35 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.   0:39:00 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Mike Hall from QED Manchester.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 Rac

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

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.

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 w

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!

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?

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:03:42 An interview with Chas Licciardello Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders head over to ABC TV to chat to Chas who is one of the team behind 'The Checkout'.   0:28:42 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.   0:31:45 Ann Druyan and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a follow-up to Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, which was presented by Carl Sagan. The new series' presenter will be Neil deGrasse Tyson. The executive producers are Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan.

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:20 An interview with Ann Druyan and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson  Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a follow-up to Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, which was presented by Carl Sagan. The new series' presenter will be Neil deGrasse Tyson. The executive producers are Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan.   0:32:38 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.   0:36:35 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop An interview with Dr Ken Harvey who tells us more about the proposed deal between Swisse Wellness and La Trobe University.

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:50 A Chat with Prof. Richard Wiseman Richard Wiseman is Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. He is also the man behind many viral videos and best selling books.   0:36:50 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.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:16 Ken Harvey quits over Swisse-La Trobe deal rejected by other unisA report from the Australian Skeptics Website. 0:11:11 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. 0:14:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Skeptics in the PubRob Byrne from Rotary on the End Polio Now campaignJoanne BenhamuMargaret-Ann TaitRob from BrazilJo AlabasterPeter Bowdtich

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 An interview with Loretta Marron OAM Loretta Marron, three-time winner of Australian Skeptics’ Skeptic of the Year award, has been granted a 2014 Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia “for service to community health”. Loretta has made great contributions to public health and the exposure of dangerous and discredited treatments that profit through offering spurious cures to the vulnerable and ill, and is a highly worthy recipient of this award. 0:20:40 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. 0:24:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  A PhD in Earth Sciences Some more 'Agent Smiths' Mike McRae Richard Saunders, Jo Alabaster and more people at the close of the convention.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 An interview with Jeff Wagg Guest reporter Andrew Gould chat to Jeff Wagg about the College of Curiosity and Skeptical Cruises. 0:17:10 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. 0:20:10 A Penny for your Thoughts Penny Chan visits Sydney for a cup of tea and a catch up. 0:26:10 The Think Tank Join our team for insights on the skeptical news of the day. This week we have Dr Rachie Dunlop, Dr Steve Roberts, Stefan Sojka, Jo and Marcos Benhamu and Richard Saunders.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 An interview with Susan Gerbic Susan chats about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia - GSoW and her experiences with breast cancer. 0:22:00 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. 0:25:53 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  Skeptic of the Year, Professor Simon Chapman Cris Kennedy Director, CSIRO Discovery Centre and the 'Land Research Mural' Dan Buzzard and anti-vaxxers

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:35 An interview with Dr Simon Singh Simon chats about his new book, "The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets" as well as the recent changes to the libel laws in England. 0:26:30 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. 0:29:55 Maynard's Spooky Action...  What will 2014 bring us? Maynard asks skeptical people at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for their predictions.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:40 An interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott Eugenie Scott is a physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987. She is a leading critic of young earth creationism and intelligent design. 0:37:00 A stoll around Google Richard Saunders chats to Chris who work at Google HQ. 0:42:40 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  Dr Steve Roberts Shelley Stocken 0:53:35 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.