The Skeptic Zone

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Dr Rachie tells us about the new group 'Friends of Science in Medicine' that is dedicated to removing crack-pot and outdated ideas (cough, Homeopathy..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.

0:00:00     IntroductionRichard Saunders and a bunch of Sea Lions at San Francisco's Peir 390:03:15     We chat to Dr Eugenie C. Scott from The National Center for Science Education in Oakland, California and discover that, as if their job wasn't hard enough defending the teaching of science against the dark forces of "creationism", they are now taking on defending the science behind climate change!0:25:30     We join Dr Eugenie C. Scott on a tour of The National Center for Science Education.0:50:20     Dr Rachie ReportsOur very own Dr Racheal Dunlop appeard on the TV show "The Project" to talk about 'Conspiracy Theories'! Well done Dr Racie and let's hope we see more of you on TV in 2012.

0:00:00     IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:40     We chat to Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics about his investigation into a new 'cold fusion' device, Andrea Rossi's E-Cat. Will it fly.. or run? Or will it somehow not quite live up to the hype. (hmmm I wonder which?)0:31:50     Loretta Marron(the Jellybean Lady) on the radio.Skeptic of the Year for 2007 and 2011, Loretta Marron brings us up to date on her neverending fight against quackery.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:12:45We chat to Dr Phil Plait. Philip Plait (a.k.a. The Bad Astronomer) is an American astronomer and skeptic who runs the website BadAstronomy.com. 

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:08:40 We chat to Marit Simonsen from Norway about the strange mass stranding of fish. We want to know where the mass stranding of chips is! Marit also tells about the upcoming Skeptics Conventin in Oslo. 0:21:55 A Penny for your Thoughts Meet our new reporter, Penelope Chan who takes us to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to chat with Lab Supervisor, Doug Goodreau about Dinosaurs, Creationists and more. 0:33:45 The Think Tank Join Maynard, Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders in the studios of ABC radio as they chat about the new show, The Dirty Disbelievers!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:12 We chat to Daniel Raffaele and Phil Kent from the StopAVN facebook group about their stunning stunt (code name operation Nutcracker) at the Woodford Folk Festival.  0:33:40 Dr Rachie Reports Rachie interviews Dr Corin Storkey, from The Heart Research Institute in Sydney about new research into a type of sugar that could prevent heart disease and why your breath can really, really STINK!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:30We catch up with podcaster, film maker and adventurer, Brian Dunning. 0:23:20Eran on the RadioPresident of Australian Sketpics Inc. (NSW) Eran Sergev on Perth radio 6PR 0:28:50Maynard's Spooky Action...The Australian Skeptics National Convention 2011Maynard chats with...Jason Ball from Young Australian Skeptics 0:33:20Eran's Spooky Action...Eran chats with.. Maynard!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:25Interview with Ben Radford about his efforts to inform people about so-called "psychic" Silva Brown.benjaminradford.com 0:28:50The Think Tank This week we look at the online storm regarding the apperance of Anti-Vaccination goose, Meryl Dorey at the Woodford Folk Festival. Dr Rachie Dunlop, Eran Segev, Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jason Brown. 

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10Dr Rob MorrisonOne of Australia's leading science communicators, Dr Morrison was also a presenter on TV's 'The Curiosity Show'. His concern these days is the creeping influence of non-science and magical thinking into modern medicine. 0:23:40Septoid with Brian DonutThe Tap Dancing Madonna of Aguas Calientes 0:26:00Dr Paul WillisA long time friend of the Skeptic Zone, Dr Willis has for many years been the face of ABC TV science. He is now the director of the Royal Institution of Australia in Adelaide, "Bringing science to people and people to science".

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Maynard's Spooky Action...Australian Skeptics National ConventionMaynard chats with...Barry WilliamsDr Rachie DunlopThe fearture interview - One of Sydney's senior and most experienced Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons, Dr Cholm Williams. 0:39:12 More Maynard's Spooky Action...Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for December 2011Does this man ever rest? Maynard on the scene once again asking pubbers their thoughts about the TV show "The One".

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40Maynard's Spooky Action... Australian Skeptics National Convention - Maynard chats with...Dr Krissy Wilson, Kieran Dennis and Jayson Cooke 0:22:45Reality Bites... with Joanne Benhamu - Joanne comments on the recent recall of apricot kernels due to risk of cyanide toxicity and the history of claims about them as a cancer cure.  0:29:05 The Think Tank - This time we invade the home of Eran Segev to chat about the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Post-Fukushima 'anti-radiation' pills condemned by scientists, Bisphenol A (BPA) scare and the winners and losers at the 2011 Australian Skeptics Convention. With Dr Rachie Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action... An interview with Edward Meyer from Ripley's Believe It or Not 0:15:33At the Newtown festival in Sydney, Saunders chats to Ian Bryce 0:21:15Back in New Orleans at CSICon 2011, Saunders chats to Ben Radford 0:29:25More from Skepticamp Melbourne  - With Maynard is... Ilijas Milisic, Natalie from Adelaide, Adam vanLangenberg, Fiona, Monica and Lawrence Leung

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:12:00Carolina Jimenez at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub 0:24:24Carolina Jimenez chats to Maynard 0:33:50Maynard's Spooky Action... Author and explorer Piers Gibbon 0:48:40Richard Saunders interviews the SkepDoc, Dr Harriet Hall

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Brian Dunning from Death Valley0:07:00 Chats with Amira Eskenazi and Dr Steve Novella at CSICON 20110:26:00 Chating with Brian Dunning from 'Bad Water' in Death Valley0:29:15 Maynard's Spooky Action More reports from Skepticamp Melbourne with Christine Eldridge, Rene Dichiera and Brad Kendall0:37:40 The Think Tank AKA - The Think Tub AKA - The Hot Tub of Truth - With Brian, Christine, Penelope, Niel and Richard

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:15Maynard at Skepticamp Melbourne 2011 Interviews with... Lucas Randall, Peter Miller, Peter Bowditch, Jason Brown and feature interview with Joanne Benhumu0:39:35Dr Rachie Reports CHOICE Magazine "Shonky Awards 2011" with Chris Barnes0:53:40Wrap up chat with Julia Lavarnway who is the Mangaging Editor of Skeptical Inquirer Magazine

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:07:00Maynard & Dr RachieHow much can they nom at the airport on the way to Skepticamp? 0:11:35Richard Saunders chats toIan Bryce of Australian Skeptics about his years of investigating the strange and magical world of woo. 0:38:20 A "psychic", an UFO expert and a skeptic walk into a graveyard one day... and get interviewed. Move over ghosts!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunderswith Joanne Benhamu 0:05:50Richard Saunders and Rachael Dunlop chat toLawrence Leungabout his recent TV show and his latest tour. 0:20:30Spoon Bending on the Radio?Richard Saunders on Sydney radio 0:29:45Dr Rachie ReportsDr Rachie was the guest on the Mamamia TV show to chat about the importance of vaccination. In this report we hear Dr Rachie as well as Toni and David McCaffrey whose daughter Dana died in 2009 from whooping cough.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saundersplus an open letter to NRG and Rebel Sport 0:12:00Joel Pittman at Skeptics in the PubJoel's family joined a pentecostal church when he was 4. He was actively involved in youth ministry leadership from the age of 15 culminating with him taking leadership of the youth ministry when he was 21. He is now out of the church and happy to talk about his experience. 0:35:20Maynard's Spooky Action....Skeptic or Bebunker? Maynard, man of action and style, asks the hard question

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20Richard Saunders interviews Dr Síle Lane - Sense About Science - Dr Síle Lane became Public Liaison for charity Sense About Science after a career in stem-cell research. Sense About Science was founded to equip the public to make sense of science and evidence. As Public Liaison, Síle is concerned with the role of science and evidence in civic society. She also coordinates the Libel Reform Campaign. 0:27:00Peter Bowditch from ratbags.com Peter tells of his quest to be heard on Anti-Vaccination forums. 0:35:05Dr Rachie Reports - It has just been announced that the Pharmacy Guild and Blackmores have joined forces to upsell you Blackmores supplements when filling a prescription. 0:43:20Dr Rachie on TV talking about Ear Candles Of all the bizarre and loony so-called treatments, ear candles takes the cake!

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30Richard Saunders interviews Michael Shermer0:27:50Maynard's Spooky Action.... Sydney Skeptics in the Pub with Michael Shermer. 0:40:00Michael Shermer interview from a very Maynard point of view.