Synopsis
The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and the crew for interviews and reports from around the world.
Episodes
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The Skeptic Zone #251 - 11.Aug.2013
11/08/2013 Duration: 42minIntroduction 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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The Skeptic Zone #250 - 4.Aug.2013
04/08/2013 Duration: 01h04s0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:40 60 Second Science An interview with Brendan O'Brien about the online video project that gets students from all over the world to make videos for science. 0:21:00 Penny Chan at TAM 2013 We catch up with West Coast USA reporter, Penny Chan. 0:21:00 A Penny for your Thoughts Penny Chan interviews Kyle Sanders about his comic strip, Carbon Dating. 0:33:30 A chat with Ross Blocher One of the stars of the "Oh No Ross and Carrie" Podcast, Ross chats to Richard in Hollywood. 0:42:25 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’. 0:48:08 Maynard’s Spooking Action... Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA and UFOs! ...---...
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The Skeptic Zone #249 - 28.July.2013
28/07/2013 Duration: 01h04min00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:40 Dr Rachie Reports - With Dr Rachael Dunlop Antivax chiros and accountability – as evasive as a subluxation. 00:16:30 ANDINSCIENCE Campaign We find out about the effort to get more science into the media. 00:25:38 A Week in Science - Extra Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia. 00:30:40 A chat with Radford and Dunning Be a fly on the wall as Richard Saunders talks with Ben Radford and Brian Dunning. 00:49:08 Maynard’s Spooking Action... Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA
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The Skeptic Zone #248 - 20.July.2013
20/07/2013 Duration: 32minIntroduction -Richard Saunders 0:03:30A interview with members of the Skeptical Society of St. Louis. -At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Missy Rung-Blue, Dave Blue and Mike Bateman. 0:13:28 A Week in Science (extra update) 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’. 0:17:35A interview with Derek Colanduno - At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Derek Colanduno from the popular Skepticality Podcast.
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The Skeptic Zone #247 - 13.July.2013
14/07/2013 Duration: 51minIntroductionRichard Saunders and ?? 0:03:00A interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott Dr Eugenie C. 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. 0:45:45 A Week in Science (extra update) 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’.
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The Skeptic Zone #246 - 6.July.2013
07/07/2013 Duration: 40minIntroduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny Chan This week Penny gives us her report on the recent 'SkeptiCalCon' in California. 0:24:15 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’. 0:30:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard's sinks his claw into the strange story of the The Australian Cat Ladies and The Australian Christian Lobby!
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The Skeptic Zone #245 - 30.June.2013
30/06/2013 Duration: 47minIntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:25 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie chats to Rose Shapiro about her book, "Suckers: How Alternative Medicine Makes Fools of Us All". 0:19:00 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’. 0:23:00 The Australian Senate and the AVN We bring you part of the speech from Dr Richard Di Natale,Victoria's first Greens senator in the federal parliament. Hear what the senator has to say about the Australian Vaccination Network. 0:34:15 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard's guest this week is Dr Jonathan Roberts, the Research Director Autonomous Systems Lab at the CSIRO. Are robots going to take over? (I don't think so...) But if they did, how would they see? Find out more with Maynard.
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The Skeptic Zone #244 - 23.June.2013
23/06/2013 Duration: 51minIntroduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Special guest this week is Wilson da Silva, the departing editor of Cosmos Magazine. 0:18:10 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’. 0:22:30 A guest editorial Sharon Hill - Cornered and Someone Wants to Tell Me Their Paranormal Story 0:26:50 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie chats about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
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The Skeptic Zone #243 - 16.June.2013
16/06/2013 Duration: 52minIntroduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 From the pages of 'The Skeptic', a report from the Mitta Mitta Water Divining tests. Richard Saunders looks into the mind of the Aussie diviner. 0:11:27 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie reports on the recent court appearance of the Australian Vaccination Network 0:24:50 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’. 0:28:50 Your Stars? What do the stars have in store for you? Find out more... 0:32:45 Maynard's Spooky Action... Special guest this week is "Polyp", a radical political cartoonist, graphic novelist and Manchester UK skeptics member.
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The Skeptic Zone #242 - 8.June.2013
08/06/2013 Duration: 01h06minIntroduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 A chat with D.J. Grothe, president of the James Randi Educational Foundation D.J. fills us in on the latest news about TAM2013, The Amazing Meeting in Las Vegas this July 0:20:40 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie appears on ABC radio to take call in questions about vaccination. 0:40:50 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’. 0:23:18 Maynard's Spooky Action... Special guest this week is Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus). Maynard also chats to people at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub
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The Skeptic Zone #241 - 2.June.2013
02/06/2013 Duration: 01h02minIntroduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 A chat with Canberra Skeptics Join us for a drink and a chat with Andrew Gould and Amanda Devaus from Canberra. News on the upcoming Australian Skeptics convention, TAM in Las Vegas, Tarot Cards and more! 0:18:35 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’. 0:35:55 The Think Tank Once again we head to our club at the end of the street to talk about issues of the day. Joining us this week are Joanne Benhamu, Dr Rachie and Eran Segev.
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The Skeptic Zone #240 - 26.May.2013
26/05/2013 Duration: 52minIntroduction 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.
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The Skeptic Zone #239 - 20.May.2013
20/05/2013 Duration: 01h04minIntroduction 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.
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The Skeptic Zone #238 - 12.May.2013
12/05/2013 Duration: 37minIntroduction 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
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The Skeptic Zone #237 - 4.May.2013
04/05/2013 Duration: 01h05minIntroduction 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?
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The Skeptic Zone #236 - 27.April.2013
27/04/2013 Duration: 58minIntroduction 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.
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Solar Flare - Episode 1
27/04/2013 Duration: 40min“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
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The Skeptic Zone #235 - 20.April.2013
21/04/2013 Duration: 57minIntroductionRichard 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'.
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The Skeptic Zone #234 - 13.April.2013
13/04/2013 Duration: 56minIntroductionRichard 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?
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The Skeptic Zone #233 - 6.April.2013
07/04/2013 Duration: 59minIntroductionRichard 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