The Skeptic Zone

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 t...

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 yo...

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

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:25 Interview with Ben Radford about his efforts to inform people about so-called "psychic" Silva Brown. benjaminradford.com 0:28:50 The 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. 

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 Dr Rob Morrison One 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. 0:23:40 Septoid with Brian Donut The Tap Dancing Madonna of Aguas Calientes 0:26:00 Dr Paul Willis A long time friend...

0:00:00  Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25  Maynard's Spooky Action... Australian Skeptics National Convention Maynard chats with... Barry Williams Dr Rachie Dunlop The 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 2011 Does this...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Australian Skeptics National Convention - Maynard chats with...Dr Krissy Wilson, Kieran Dennis and Jayson Cooke 0:22:45 Reality 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...

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

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

Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid Podcast and Richard Saunders from the Sketpic Zone investigate two of the greatest mysteries in Death Valley.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Brian Dunning from Death Valley 0:07:00 Chats with Amira Eskenazi and Dr Steve Novella at CSICON 2011 0:26:00 Chating with Brian Dunning from 'Bad Water' in Death Valley 0:29:15 Maynard's Spooky Action More reports from Skepticamp Melbourne with Christine Eldridge, Rene Dichiera and Brad Kendall 0:37:40 The Think Tank AKA - The Think Tub AKA - The Hot Tub...

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

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:00 Maynard & Dr Rachie How much can they nom at the airport on the way to Skepticamp? 0:11:35 Richard Saunders chats to Ian 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!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Joanne Benhamu 0:05:50 Richard Saunders and Rachael Dunlop chat to Lawrence Leung about his recent TV show and his latest tour. 0:20:30 Spoon Bending on the Radio? Richard Saunders on Sydney radio 0:29:45 Dr Rachie Reports Dr 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 a...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders plus an open letter to NRG and Rebel Sport 0:12:00 Joel Pittman at Skeptics in the Pub Joel'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....

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 Richard 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....

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

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:20 Dr Rachie Interviews... Mark Crislip from Qucakcast, apodcast review of Quacks, Frauds and Charlatans. Oops. Thats not right. That should be Supplements, Complementary and Alternative Medicine i.e. SCAM. Winner of the The People's Choice Podcast Awards 2009 and 2010 Best Podcast, Health and Medicine. 0:35:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Inteview with Si...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 Jurassic Lounge Join Richard Saunders as he investigates Sydney's hottest night spot as every Tuesday night this Winter, the Australian Museum holds after-hour sessions featuring art, live music, drinks & new ideas. 0:15:05     Maynard's Spooky Action.... Maynard goes searching for flies. I'll just repeat that... hmm, no better not. Has summer come ear...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10     Dr Rachie Reports Update on Chiropractor Nimrod Weiner 0:11:20     Dr Rachie interviews Joe Nickell 0:40:15 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Maynard goes DEEP into a giant bowel, all in the name of science 0:50:30 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev An interview with Leo Igwe Witchcraft in Africa and promoting a skeptical point of view

0:00:00     Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:20     Dr Rachie Reports TAM9 Interview with Benjamin Radford Part #2 0:40:10     Fact or Fiction with Ansto Join Richard Saunders for the fun of the 'Fact ot Fiction' show from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 Dr Rachie Reports TAM9 Interview with Benjamin Radford (part 1) 0:36:15 Mystery Investigators live at the Powerhouse Museum 0:48:10 Maynard's Spooky Action CSIRO Solar array visit

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:00 Dr Rachie Reports TAM9 Interview with Dr Ginger Campbell From the Brain Science Podcast 0:29:35 Interview with Karen Player from the Australian Museum and Australian Skeptics 0:46:45 Interview with Galit Segev Galit's Food Passion Food and the science behind it

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:15 TAM9 Interview Ross and Carrie from "Oh No, Ross and Carrie" www.ohnopodcast.com 0:24:24 Dr Sefan Sojka Vital news about your Third Eye Health 0:28:30 Dr Rachie Reports Interview with Captain Disillusion www.youtube.com/user /CaptainDisillusion 0:37:55 The Think Tank Joining us this week are Maynard and Richard Saunders 0:52:00 TAM 9 Highlights The Din...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:25 Dr Rachie Reports Interview with Peter Doherty PhD AC FAA FAS Nobel Laureate 1996 Free talk by Prof. Peter Doherty Killer viruses and killer T cells Tuesday 2 August 2011, 5:30 pm Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Canberra 0:29:10 TAM9 Interview Marit and Bendik Simonsen from the Norwegian Skeptics 0:40:00 TAM9 Report with Richard and Rachie 0:45:05 Maynard's...