The Skeptic Zone

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:45 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson An interview with Dylan O'Donnell, an astronomer from Byron Bay who tells of "Star Stuff" where Australia's leading experts on Space, Cosmology, Astronomy, Astrophsyics, Astrophotgraphy and Science come together for a series of keynote talks on everything from Aboriginal astronomy, space photography, and e...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:22 Shingles Attack! Richard Saunders learns first-hand of the real life consequences of having Chicken Pox around 50 years ago. Includes an excerpt from the documentary "The Vaccination Chronicles" with G.P. Dr Richard Gordon talking about the condition. 0:19:20 Edith Cowan Uni bans crystal healing training seminars The seminars have apparently been runni...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:28 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson 'Your presence here will cause babies to die' - Dr Lance O'Sullivan stuns guests at anti-vax doco by leaping on stage to explain why their message is a killer. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/watch-your-presence-here-cause-babies-die-dr-lance-osullivan-stuns-guests-anti-vax-doco-leaping-stage-e...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:24 Government funding for UFO group News reports read by Shelley Stocken, followed by an interview with leading UFO expert Dr Steve Roberts from Australian Skeptics. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/central-coast-ufo-group-funding-mystery-federal-minister-calls-for-urgent-review/news-story/0a8ddefe6910b00e67b660b40dcc06a6 http://ww...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:24 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Rates of Whooping Cough are on the increase in the very region of NSW infested by the anti-vaccination brigade. This week Heidi looks at this increasing problem for not only children, but for the rest of society. Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters http://nrvs.info 0:23:30 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less ti...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Includes interviews from Skeptics in the Pub and Susan Gerbic on the phone? Susan Gerbic's talk http://www.baskeptics.org 0:12:00 Interview with Michael Marshall eBay removes listings for dangerous cancer 'cure' after investigation by Good Thinking eBay has removed all listings for black salve after an investigation by Good Thinking revealed that the dangerous...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:16 Ben Radford A new skeptical podcast is in town! Squaring the Strange brings evidence-based analysis and commentary to a wide variety of topics, ranging from the paranormal to the political. Investigating ghosts. Debunking conspiracies. Dodging chupacabras. If a claim seems strange, Ben and Pascual will try to square it with the facts. https://squaringt...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:35 Anti-Vaxxers ordered to "Please Explain" Fundraising The NSW government has served papers on the Australian [anti] Vaccination-Skeptics Network as one step in the government's inquiry into its fundraising activities. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/04/16/anti-vaxxers-ordered-to-please-explain-fundraising/ 0:11:50 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than i...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Incudes an update on the Belle Gibson story and details on the March for Science in Sdyney. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/apr/07/belle-gibson-hit-with-30000-in-court-costs-over-false-cancer-claims https://marchforscienceaustralia.org/ 0:11:32 Late Night Radio Skeptics Saunders' radio segment throughout Australia with Mike Williams. This week...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble Are you nuts about Coconut Oil? Is it the wonder food for the 21st century or just another fad? This week Mandy-Lee takes a close look at the claims and the science of Coconut Oil. 0:14:28 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop Dr Rachie on ABC radio to chat about Conspiracy Theories. Full interview here: h...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Included is Maynard's big moment winning the Cast Away Podcast Award 2017, and a tribute to Jo Alabaster for all her wonderful work. Video - Cast Away with Maynard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcb95oKN7zI&feature=youtu.be&t=2652 0:09:33 Take Stock... with Shelley Stocken Pete Evans, celebrity chef, Paleo diet promoter, and 2015 winner of the Australian Ske...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 Geoclense Home Harmonizer review from CHOICE Magazine The Geoclense Home Harmonizer promises to neutralise electromagnetic radiation, radio frequencies and cosmic energy – all of which can apparently sap your energy, rob you of sleep and drain your life force. In our modern world these things are impossible to avoid, but this solid block of plastic pro...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:48 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi with the latest on the David "Avocado" Wolfe tour of Australia. Included is Heidi's interview on local TV news. Mullumbimby residents angry at antivaccination talk in council premises - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot9zOj6oZUo Vaccination debate flares on NSW north coast after 7yo...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Mayanrd   0:04:38 Sensing Murder or Sensing Nothing Sensing Murder is a New Zealand television show in which three psychics are asked to act as psychic detectives to help provide evidence that might be useful in solving famous unsolved murder cases by communicating with the deceased victims. So far no help from the psycics has been forthcoming. We talk to...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:48 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi tells us about the David "Avocado" Wolfe tour of Australia and what steps are being taken in the media and via social media, including an open letter. Also reports from Jane Hansen. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/david-wolfe-aussie-antivaxxers-funded-flat-earthers-tour/news-story...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:27 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie looks at the action taken by Google against the so-called 'Health Ranger', Mike Adams. Looking for his site? Don't ask Google! 0:13:20 Healing Touch at Queensland University - UPDATE James Cook University has issued a short statement saying that it has closed a Healing Touch Clinic that ha...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:40 Healing Touch at Queensland University Australia's first university-based (but not university endorsed) healing touch clinic has opened in Townsville at James Cook University (JCU). Healing touch is described as an energy-balancing therapy administered through gentle touching and manipulation of energy from a distance, similar to reiki or acupressure...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:50 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble A2 or not A2... that is the question. Is A2 milk better than A1? Should you be raiding your local supermarket for all the A2 milk you can carry? Will the cows go on strike? Find out this week as Mandy-Lee take a long slurp of A2 milk. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.231r/abstract https:/...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:05 Fiona O'Leary and "VaXXed" at the European Parliament We chat to Fiona about the push to have the movie "Vaxxed" removed from a special screening in the European Parliament. Find out if forces of resaon prevail. http://www.todayfm.com http://vakcinainfo.org/2017/02/04/scandal-eu-parliament-banned-the-subject-of-unsafe-vaccines/ 0:35:00 Brew Ha Ha: Scie...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:08:10 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson An open letter to the Editor of the Tweed Daily News The Northern Rivers Vaccination Supports take action after a local newspaper published an uncritical story and interview with Anti-Vax conspiracy theorists.. With Heidi Robertson and Alison Gaylard https://www.facebook.com/150057145203234/posts/596209557...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:15 Skeptics stand by Bent Spoon Nomination The National Institute of Complementary Medicine was less than pleased to be nominated for this award. Will Australian Skeptics back down? NO! http://www.skeptics.com   0:15:22 How Uri Geller convinced the CIA he was a 'psychic warrior' Thoughts on Spoon Bending and the CIA from over 40 years ago. http://www.te...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:55 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran is joined from the Czech Skeptics Club Sisyfos, Claire Klingenberg who talks about the 17th European Skeptics Congress. 17TH EUROPEAN SKEPTICS CONGRESS - September 2017 http://euroscepticscon.org http://www.sysifos.cz 0:13:30 Four 'Psychics' put to a test, in 19...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:55 The Diet Skeptic... with Mandy-Lee Noble Health and Wellness Woo! - This week Mandy-Lee looks at MTHFR Gene Testing. Is it valid? Is it of use? Find out with the first report from 'The Diet Skeptic'. 0:16:25 Why the RCVS must prevent vets from prescribing homeopathy Homeopathic care for animals? The case against homeopathy has never been clearer, with...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:44 New Zealand Skeptics 2016 Conference This week we chat to Mark Honeychurch, a Wellington based skeptic and consumer advocate. He is also the Chair of the NZ Skeptics. http://skeptics.nz 0:16:30 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee https://www.australiascience.tv/tags/brew-ha-ha With Ben Lewis The Australian Federal Court has...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:38 New Zealand Skeptics 2016 Conference This week we chat to Loretta Marron and find out the latest news from the 'Friends of Science in Medicine'. http://www.scienceinmedicine.org.au 0:16:07 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev More in the series of interviews from QED. This week Eran talks with Michael Marshall, Nicola Throp and Geoff Whelan. What does it...