The Skeptic Zone

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 An interview with Loretta Marron OAM Loretta Marron, three-time winner of Australian Skeptics’ Skeptic of the Year award, has been granted a 2014 Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia “for service to community health”. Loretta has made great contributions to public health and the exposure of dangerous and discredited treatments that pro...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 An interview with Jeff Wagg Guest reporter Andrew Gould chat to Jeff Wagg about the College of Curiosity and Skeptical Cruises. 0:17:10 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. 0:20:10 A Penny for your Thoughts Penny Chan vi...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:20 An interview with Susan Gerbic Susan chats about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia - GSoW and her experiences with breast cancer. 0:22:00 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. 0:25:53 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interview...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:35 An interview with Dr Simon Singh Simon chats about his new book, "The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets" as well as the recent changes to the libel laws in England. 0:26:30 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 scien...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:40 An interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott Eugenie 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. 0:37:00 A stoll around Google Richard Saunders chats to Chris who work at Google HQ. 0:42:40 Maynard's Spo...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  Shane Greenup Jo Alabaster Peter Bowditch 0:26:10 Predictions for 2013 from Skeptics Maynard in January 2013 asking Skeptics for their predictions

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:05:26 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests  at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  Prof. Chris French Ruth Ellison and Alastair D'Silva  Jo Alabaster 0:23:25 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop Dr Rachie and Richard take a look at the big events of 2013 0:32:30 A Week in Science The...

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:06:05 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  Dr Paul Willis Agent Smith Tim Medham Dr Rachie 0:33:15 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 peopl...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  Heidi Robertson Postie Linley Eran Segev 0:30:52 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....

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Welcome message from James Randi Those at the 2013 Australian Skeptics National Convention were delighted to see James Randi on the big screen. 0:08:08 Australian Skeptics Awards Who were the winners of this year's awards? Find out with news from the convention. 0:14:10 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie finds herself in Qatar wher...

Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:05:00 Sense about Science We chat with Dr Chris Peters about the 'Ask for the Evidence' program. 0:15:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1 UFOs over Newcastle? Maynard finds out more with Ian Kirkwood. 0:26:50 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1 Maynard interviews Brain Dunning from the Skeptoid Podcast and finds out more about the stories from Australia. Tasmanian Tigers, UFOS and more under his skeptical eye. 0:36:33 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 pe...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard interviews Dr Rob Morrison about 'The Curiosity Show', an Australian educational children's television show produced from 1972 to 1990. Find out how the show started, some of the adventures along the way and how you and your children can now enjoy this landmark of Australian TV. 0:27:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Science Teachers' Association of New South Wales Inc. Young Scientist Awards  Richard Saunders takes a trip to the city of Wollongong to help present the 2013 Young Scientist Awards. 0:13:40 Mind Body Spirit Join Richard Saunders has he wonders around the maze of newage stalls at Sydney's Mind Body Spirit. 0:21:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Aus...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 A chat with Gunnar Roland Tjomlid  'Placebo Defekten' is a new book from this Norwegian author. 0:21:30 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. 0:24:34 The Think Tank  In the Think Tank this week are Eran Segev, Joanne and...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:36 Dr Rachie Reports.. with Dr Rachael Dunlop  This week Dr Rachie chats with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute in Melbourne. Just what is "The Skeptic Zone Virus"? 0:19:20 The Health of Sydney Harbour Richard Saunders takes a stroll down to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and chats with Associate Professor Emma Johnston. The science of Sydney Harb...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things. Highlights include a chat with Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers, Spoon Bending with Saunders and Cup Cakes! 0:55:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 Dr Rachie Reports  A recently identified link between a toxic amino acid found in blue-green algae and several motor neuron diseases could help researchers devise a therapy for the fatal conditions. 0:15:00 Dr Rachie Reports An interview with Warren Bonnet from Embiggen Books, followed by the launch of the book "The Explainer - From Deja Vu to Why the Sky Is B...

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Mr. George Hrab  What's it like to MC 'The Amazing Meeting'? How cool is it to lead a band? These are some of the questions we put to singer and podcaster George Hrab. 0:36:40 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. 0:39:25...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 Besh Saab off to Mars?  Want to go to another planet on a one way ticket? Beah Saab tells us why he is just the man to do it! 0:28:15 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. 0:31:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynar...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 Dr Pamela Gay  Pamela tells us about CosmoQuest and what you can do to help this wonderful endeavour. 0:14:25 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. 0:17:25 An chat with Evan Bernstien One of the rouges tells us ab...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 Dr Colin Wright  A chat with the juggling mathematician. Is there more than one kind of infinity? Find out over a cup of coffee. 0:24:40 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’. 0:27:13 Maynard’s Spooky Action... M...

0:00:00 Introduction Maynard? Well... okay... then Richard Saunders 0:05:50 Tess Corkish and the Global Warming Rap  An interview with a keen young student who wants to visit Antarctica. Can you help? 0:21:50 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’. 0:25:10 In...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Julie Lada the Skeptical Vet  We catch up with Julie Lada who tells us about her adventures and encounters with woo woo in becoming a vet. 0:21:00 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’. 0:25:00 Maynard’s Spooki...

Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney. 0:04:50 Science Week at the Australian Museum  Interviews with science presenters doing outreach to students. 0:20:00 More Doctor Who Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney. 0:24:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not...