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 #132 - 29.April.2011
29/04/2011 Duration: 50min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders with comments about Dr Steve Novella on the Dr Oz show0:05:20Interview with Maynard! Look Out!0:23:20Interview with Norman Clevenger from reason4reason.org0:34:52 Maynard's Spooky Action...Interview wth George Hrab
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The Skeptic Zone #131 - 22.April.2011
22/04/2011 Duration: 59min00:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders with Jim Wilshire and Minnie the dog.00:06:00Interview with David Tyler from Launceston Skeptics00:25:10Tim Medham from Australian Skeptics talks about "Woo Uni"00:33:33Dr Rachie Reports"Would you like some Quantum with that?"00:40:55Maynard's Spooky Action...Interview wth Dino Man, Mike Dawson00:55:45David Barwick finds another Power Band
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The Skeptic Zone #130 - 15.April.2011
16/04/2011 Duration: 48min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:30Maynard's Spooky Actioninterview withProf. Colin Waters ofSchool of Mathematical and Physical Sciencesat Newcastle Uni.0:16:40 Travis Roy at Necss 2011with...George HrabBrian DunningDr Eugenie ScottDale Roy0:35:10 Today Tonight AdelaideFrank Pangallo takes on Homeopathy withDr Ian MusgraveDr Simon SinghJames RandiRichard Saunders
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The Skeptic Zone #129 - 8.April.2011
08/04/2011 Duration: 01h04min00:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders with an important message from Dr Rachie about funding for medical research in Australia 00:05:00Richard Saunders interviews Michael Marshall of Skeptics with a K podcast 00:43:15Richard Saunders interviews James Randi Part 2 Homeopathy - $1,000,000 prize and TAM9
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The Skeptic Zone #128 - 1.April.2011
01/04/2011 Duration: 01h06min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:30Richard Saunders interviews James RandiPart 1 Just back from a trip to Norway (ahh, lucky man) James Randi talks about his travels. 0:24:25Saunders on Sydney RadioMichael Smith chats to Richard Saundres about Australian Skeptics' $100,000 prize. With thanks to radio 2UE.0:31:15The Think Tank With Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jason Brown, Eran Segev, Jo Benhamu, Maynard and Richard Saunders
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The Skeptic Zone #127 - 25.March.2011
25/03/2011 Duration: 59min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:15Travis Roy interviews Mark MervineThe Nuclear Reactors in Japan are still a major concern. We hear from Cdr. Mark Mervine, a former Nuclear Engineer to learn an insider's view of the situation. 0:24:00Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a Distance.Put your hand on your heart.... while you still can! Maynard interviews heart transplant recipient Robbie Bonocussi.0:31:30Good advice from 'The Circle' A clip from the TV show, The Circle with Dr Deepa Daniel giving some sound advice about vaccination.0:37:50 Predicting the future at radio 2GBRichard Saunders and Dr Rachael Dunlop head to radio 2GB to talk about those who think they are peek into the future.0:52:45The Bend Spoon AwardBarry Williams tells us about the Bent Spoon Award from Australian Skeptics
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The Skeptic Zone #126 - 18.March.2011
18/03/2011 Duration: 43min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:18Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a Distance.With the world watching the unfolding drama at the Nuclear Reactors in Japan, Maynard chat to Prof. David Jamieson, head of the School of Physics of the University of Melbourne.0:15:40Dr Rachie ReportsRadiation Sickness and Poisoning: Guidelines for Homeopathic Prevention and TreatmentWHAT THE ... ??? 0:26:00Reality Bites... ...with Joanne Benhamu A slimming product has been recalled from sale in Australia.0:30:50Thoughts on the recent tragic eventsBarry Williams and Peter Bowditch from Australian Skeptics recall their thoughts at the time of the 2004 tsunami.
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The Skeptic Zone #125 - 11.March.2011
11/03/2011 Duration: 01h32s0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:10 Dave HughesPresident of the Hampshire Skeptics SocietyWe tune in to the BBC for a report from Hampshire Skeptics in the Pub and a chat to their President Dave Hughes. It seems he has learnt the Power Balance tricks!0:07:30 Don't stick it in your ear!In Canada Jamie Williams from the Center of Inquiry has had enough of the lunacy of "Ear Candles". We chat to him about his new web site and the work of CFI Canada. 0:25:25 Armageddon Expo Sydney 2011 - Part 2 oin Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard as we visit Armageddon Expo. Our guests are voice over artists Mela Lee and Melodee Spevack. We also chat to the Doctor Who Club of Australia and check out the stand of Siren Visual.0:39:40 Glenn Wheeler's"Psycho predictions and Generic readings"Laugh yourself silly with Glenn Wheeler on radio 2GB as he sends up so-called live psychic readings.Tune in each week at 2gb.com Saturdays at -23:00 Sydney12:00 GMT04:00 LA07:00 NY0:44:20 Dr Rachi
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The Skeptic Zone #124 - 4.March.2011
05/03/2011 Duration: 01h08min0:00:00Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Jim Wilshire 0:04:50Norway or no way.. We run an internet line all the way to Norway where we find Kristin Carlsson who took part in the Ten23 protest. Who is she? Why is she a skeptic? Find out more when we chat to this young lady from the far north. 0:20:00 Reality Bites... ..with Joanne Benhamu Our very own Joanne takes a bite at The Spiritual Healing Association of Western Australia via the ACCC. 0:23:00 Jim Wilshire LIVE in Sydney The Skeptic Zone's voice over man Jim Wilshire visits Skeptics in the Pub for a live read of his poem "EMBRACELET". 0:26:44 Armageddon Expo Sydney 2011 Join Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard as we visit Armageddon Expo. Our guest is voice over artist Michael McConnohie. This is part one of a two part report. 0:38:05 The Think Tank Yes it's time once again to head to our club and chat about skeptical news and views. Joining us this week are Eran Segev, Dr Rachie, Dianne, Steve, James, Richard Saunders and Jim W
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The Skeptic Zone #123 - 25.Feb.2011
25/02/2011 Duration: 55min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders& Stefan Sojka0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action....Interview with Dr Martin Plowman0:22:10Dr Steve Roberts on radio totalk about Asteroid Apophis0:37:05Dr Rachael Dunlop at theThe Battle of Big Thinking0:44:55A chat with Rob Campbell at theThe Battle of Big Thinking
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The Skeptic Zone #122 - 18.Feb.2011
18/02/2011 Duration: 01h09min0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:50 Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a DistanceA chat with the one and only Brian Dunning... need we say more?0:19:25 Have a drink... with some SkepticsThere is a new pub night for Sydney Skeptics. We take a trip to Newtown to find out more.0:29:52 The Think TankWith Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jason Brown, Eran Segev, Jo Benhamu, Dianne and Richard Saunders
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The Skeptic Zone #121 - 11.Feb.2011
11/02/2011 Duration: 59min0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50Interview with film maker, Blake Freeman"Gawd Bless America" is a Documentary Comedy coming to theaters in the USA in March and soon to Australia. The film follows Blake Freeman, who sets out to disprove the notion that aliens, people with psychic abilities and ghosts live among us. 0:21:00Maynard's Spooky Action!Maynard reports from the front line of scientific research and investigates a new DEATH RAY!! (Well not really.) Find out more on the show when Maynard chats to Robbie McNaughton from The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Our thanks to A.B.C. radio for this audio.0:26:15Tracey Spicer slaps down Meryl Dorey.. again!Anti-vaccination campaigner Meryl Dorey claims vaccination is akin to child rape. Tracey Spicer takes Dorey to task on Sydney Radio 2UE and takes a call from long time skeptic Peter Bowditch from ratbags.com0:31:00Dr Rachie Reports -With Dr Rachael DunlopThe Australian government seems confused about homeopat
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The Skeptic Zone #120 - 4.Feb.2011
04/02/2011 Duration: 48min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:00Dr Rachie ReportsInterview with Dr Simon Brice from the RMIT about the testing of Power Balance0:20:50More news on Balance Bands0:23:45Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a DistanceVodka in the eye!??0:28:50Melboune SkepticsRichard Saunders chats to the new Melbourne Skeptics group about their pub nights.
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The Skeptic Zone #119 - 28.Jan.2011
28/01/2011 Duration: 01h16min0:00:00Prof Brian CoxComment on Jupiter0:01:10IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:05:30Maynard's Spooky Action at a DistanceInterview with Astrologer Jessica Adams0:20:00The Great Melbourne Telescope Project0:38:15Glenn Wheeler interviewsRichard Saunders(Thanks to Radio 2GB)0:42:40The Think TankWith Maynard, Dr Rachael Dunlop, James Crawley, Travis Roy and Richard Saunders
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The Skeptic Zone #118 - 21.Jan.2011
22/01/2011 Duration: 01h11min0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:20Maynard interviews The Bad Astronomer, Dr Phil Plait about the end of the world... and other more important things.0:18:18 "Death From The Skies" from the album Trebuchet by George Hrab0:22:15 Queen Victoria Markets in MelbourneJoin Dr Steve Roberts and Richard Saunders for a wander through a Melbourne landmark.0:30:20 Dr Rachie ReportsOur Very own Dr Rachael Dunlop appears on The Drum on National TV to discuss the recent news about Andrew Wakefield and the BMJ.Audio from the national TV show, with host Steve Cannane.0:42:15 The Think TankWe enjoy a BBQ at the Melbourne home of long time skeptic Dr Steve Roberts. Joining us in his courtyard are Chris Higgins, Linley Kissick, Mal Vickers, Rosemary Sceats and Richard Saunders.
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The Skeptic Zone #117 - 14.Jan.2011
15/01/2011 Duration: 01h27min0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:20 Maynard interviews Food Inspector, Gary Kennedy about food myths and his beef with The Myth Busters!0:20:30Grain of Salt with Eran Segev Are Bicycle Helmets all that they are cracked up to be?Jump on for a ride and find out.0:31:00Statement from Power Balance Michael Marshall from the Merseyside Skeptics Society reads out what Power Balance in the UK have to say for themselves. Get ready for some industrial strength spin.0:37:30The Think TankYes, it's back as we find ourselves in our favourite club, the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL. Joining us this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Richard Saunders, Jason Brown and James Crawley.
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The Skeptic Zone #116 - 7.Jan.2011
09/01/2011 Duration: 01h12min0:00:00IntroductionGeorge Hrab0:02:20TAM Australia Interviewswith Maynard - James Randi0:16:40Julian Morrow0:23:00Simon Singh0:29:00Rebecca Watson & Cortney Bergin 0:37:18George Hrab0:39:35Dave the Happy Singer0:44:50Jason Brown0:47:15Various delegateswith Lawrence Leung0:54:00Dr Rachie ReportsMr Wakefield in more troubleMeryl Dorey is too much troiuble Power Balance in legal troubleDr Phil Plait wants your Minties!
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The Skeptic Zone #115 - 31.Dec.2010
31/12/2010 Duration: 01h02min0:00:00IntroductionBrian Dunning0:02:00TAM Australia Interviews with MaynardCSIRO Scientists0:04:40Daniel from Newcatle0:05:50Brett Edman from Hunter Skeptics0:07:50Brian Dunning Fans(He has fans??)0:13:10Brian Dunning0:24:45Jay Novella0:27:30The Skeptic Bros. Tom and Nick Croucher - Placebo Band0:35:30Warren Bonett (EmbiggenBooks)0:49:55Saunders on a Cable Car0:50:40Dr Rachie ReportsThe TGA Strikes BackThe fight against Quackery
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The Skeptic Zone #114 - 24.Dec.2010
24/12/2010 Duration: 01h21min0:00:00 IntroductionMaynard0:02:45 TAM Australia Interviewswith Maynard - Dick Smith0:19:50 Barry Williams 0:36:00 James Randi comments onso-called 'Power Bands'0:38:00 Dr Rachie ReportsPower Balance Exposed!0:50:25 Richard Saunders interviews -Dr Pamela Gay & Carrie Iwan1:04:40 Aaron Stephens1:08:50 Dr Eugenie Scott
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The Skeptic Zone #113 - 17.Dec.2010
17/12/2010 Duration: 01h27min0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:45 - TAM Australia Interviews with Maynard0:05:00 - Richard Saunders0:05:00 - Brian Dunning0:14:35 - Dr Karl0:24:05 - Dr Rachie0:28:35 - Jessica Singer0:30:30 - Joanne Benhamu0:32:04 - Bob and Jay Novella0:51:50Dr Rachie Reports2010 The Year in Review1:13:05Sydney 9/11 "Truther" ProtestInterviews by Maynard