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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:30 Once More Unto The Breach Tim Mendham, Sue Ieraci, Darryl Colquhoun and Richard Saunders head to Sydney's Festival of Mind Body Spirit to discover what quackery is on display. Will they survive the paranormal parade of pretend psychics? 0:12:54 You Can Count On Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Kelly Burke and Faith Newsome Rodriquez join Adrienne Hill to talk about refutations regarding the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment that was initially conducted in 1972 with follow-up studies declaring that a child's ability to delay gratification could be a predictor of future success, including better SAT scores, higher levels of education and lower body mass index. https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/the-marshmallow-test 0:32:54 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Phoney Fauna - Part #2 By Tim Mendham Tim looks at all the strange and weird fake animals that have been invented over the years in order to delight, con, fool, or gain publicity for their creators. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 34 No. 4 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:46:10 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Mind Body Spirit. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #260 - 13.October.2013 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! - 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. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-260-13-oct-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:28 Again with the UFOs We look at yet another "Any Day Now" (or ADN) story about UFOs. Yes, it appears that, once again, the lid is just about to be lifted and we'll all learn the truth about aliens visiting earth... again. Imagine the frequent flyer points! Story of Dramatic New "UFO Whistleblower" Begins to Crumble https://badufos.blogspot.com/2023/06/story-of-dramatic-new-ufo-whistleblower.html Mick West on NewsNation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDqfGkifPEA 0:15:10 More Local Skeptics in Action Susan Gerbic interviews Daniel Reed from the West Virginia Skeptic's Society. The West Virginia Skeptic's Society is a community of truth-seekers dedicated to promoting critical thinking and skepticism. Their mission is to explore the mysteries of the world around us, from the depths of the cosmos to the depths of the human psyche. They aim to engage in lively discussions, spark new ideas, and solve perplexing mysteries, all while promoting rationality and logical thinking. https://www.westvirginiaskepticssociety.com/ 0:26:08 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to NASA and UFOs. 1966.12.12 - The Canberra Times 1973.10.20 - The Canberra Times 1983.01.16 - The Canberra Times 1987.03.08 - The Canberra Times 1989.07.12 - The Canberra Times http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Skepticon - Call For Papers https://skepticon.org.au/call-for-papers 10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #242 - 8.June.2013 A chat with D.J. Grothe, president of the James Randi Educational Foundation - This week Dr Rachie appears on ABC radio to take call in questions about vaccination - A Week in Science Maynard's Spooky Action... Special guest this week is Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus). Maynard also chats to people at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-242-8-june-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:27 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Cara Santa Maria. Cara Santa Maria is a Los Angeles Area Emmy and Knight Foundation Award winning journalist, science communicator, television personality, producer, and podcaster. She is also part of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast. http://carasantamaria.com 0:27:24 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Casey Harrigan In the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, the most dangerous things in the boxing ring might have been the gloves. This is why the ref's call - and declaration of Mayweather as the winner - was the right call. https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-the-most-dangerous-thing-in-boxing-may-be-the-gloves/  0:29:10 An interview with Prof. Paul Willis Paul is a former Director of the Royal Institution of Australia, presenter on ABC TV's Catalyst program, palaeontologist and career science communicator. His life has centred around telling stories for science. His career in science communications has seen him on television across the country with the ABC and acting as Director at the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus), Australia’s premier science communications organisation. His is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders University. https://www.mediaengagementservices.com.au 0:46:40 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson In the last of her reports from 'Star Stuff', Heidi chats to Frank about Astro Anarchy. https://www.facebook.com/Astro-Anarchy-295399253967757  0:50:56 Anti-Vax GP update Embattled anti-vaccination GP John Piesse has agreed to temporarily stop practising as a doctor after he was advised that his medical registration could be suspended. also 'World's number 1 anti-vaxxer' Kent Heckenlively denied entry to Australia The self-proclaimed "world's number one anti-vaxxer" has been denied permission to visit Australia.Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said on Thursday Kent Heckenlively? would not be able to tour Australia later this year as part of an international campaign calling for a pause in childhood vaccinations. http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/worlds-number-1-antivaxxer-kent-heckenlively-denied-entry-to-australia-20170831-gy7u82.html http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/antivax-melbourne-gp-john-piesse-agrees-to-stop-practising-as-a-doctor-20170831-gy87dp.html  Also... Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org QED - Skepticamp Manchester skepticamp.co.uk Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au    

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:44 Australia's Science Channel We chat to Dr Paul Willis, director of the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) who tells of the new Science Channel and about his many trips to the Antarctic looking for fossils. http://riaus.tv 10:23 Campaign Against Homeopathy - Antarctic 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQzOidQKafA Aurora Expeditions http://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/ship/polar-pioneer   0:22:12 Chiropractor charged with breaching advertising requirements The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has charged a New South Wales chiropractor with breaching advertising requirements, alleging his website advertised chiropractic services in a way that was likely to be false, misleading or deceptive. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/02/chiropractor-charged-with-false-advertising/   0:26:06 The Checkout and Pharmacy Woo ABC TV's 'The Checkout' recently ran a story critical of Australian Chemist shops that sell quackery. Included is an exert from the show and the reading of an open letter regarding Ear Candles. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/thecheckout/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTcLpY3MWPk   0:34:00 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub We ask the question, when should you give up trying to argue with a conspiracy theorist? http://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics   Also... http://australianmuseum.net.au/event/super-science-saturday http://www.meetup.com/SocialSkepticsCanberra    

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:50Wi-Fried?We look at the fallout from ABC TV's science show 'Catalyst' after its broadcast of a story that many see as nothing more than scaremongering. Included is the reaction from the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) via their science channel. 0:22:40Homeopathic RadioWe join Michael Marshall from the Good Thinking Society in the UK has he appears on BBC radio to counter the strange statements from a local homeopathic G.P. 0:33:40Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on why some parents in the north coast region of NSW are suspicious of vaccinations. Induced are quotes from our very own Heidi Robertson.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:36Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on Biodynamic Gardening. WHAT? Find out with Jo. 0:17:54A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:21:04When a letter from Heaven ... isn't. "Letters from heaven": TV psychic Lillyanne sends almost identical readings to dozens of customers. A report with the help of Trish Hänn and James Randi.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:04Dr Phil PlaitWe catch up with Dr Plait and talk about the late astronaut Edgar Mitchelll as well as Pluto and UFOs. 0:27:06A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:31:27Anti-Vaxxers react to Mark ZuckerbergSome of the more extreme nastiness from the anti-science trolls. 0:34:35Sydney Skeptics in the PubAnother great evening in Sydney where we ask the big questions!

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:22Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on the importance of being on the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry. 0:12:00Dr Richard WisemanWe catch up with Dr Wiseman who tells us about is very, very clever magic videos, a 'psychic' dog and the study of dreams. 0:38:35A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:24:20Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard interviews Dr Ken Harvery about his action against the Chiropractic board and ongoing investigations into quackery. 1:01:20The sad passing of Fred the Skeptic Zone cat.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:15Recollect: Health and MedicineRichard visits the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney and gets a guided tour by Tilly Boleyn and Frankie Lee of the history of medical devices. 0:41:00A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:44:10Psychic TV Australia Online threats are alleged to have been made against some of the 'psychics' on Psychic TV, a business promoting a 'dial a reading' service.

IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:17Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo has a message for Pauline Hanson who appeard on the 'Sunrise' TV program. 0:07:50A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:10:54Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael DunlopThis week, Dr Rachie reports on the University of Woolongong's decision to award a Ph.D for a thesis claiming that conspiracies are behind the Australian Immunisation Schedule. 0:23:40Bent Spoon for University of Wollongong? By Tim Mendham, read by Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:08Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on the horror that is Black Salve. A warning to everyone. 0:15:27Guest Reporter Kevin Davies from Canberra SkepticsKevin chats to Dr. Rachelle Duvall, Research Physical Scientist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Embassy Science Fellow. 0:20:13A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:23:18Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard interviews pub goers at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. What are their predictions for 2016 and what do they think about New Year Resolutions?

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:03:16Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reads from the AGE Newspaper. Chiropractors promoting anti-vaccination views despite rules. 0:11:00A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:13:50ReportQueensland childcare centres and the new vaccination laws. Report from Australian Skeptics. 0:18:18Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard interviews more people at the recent Australian Skeptics National Convention.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:00The "ESP" PodcstAn interview with the movers and shakers of the European Skeptics Podcast - András Gábor Pintér, Jelena Levin and Pontus Böckman. 0:16:30Chickenpox outbreak at “tolerant” Victorian schoolReport from Australian Skeptics Inc.. 0:25:12A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:28:18Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard heads for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and chats with guest speaker Ross Balch about Viruses and other tiny things. 0:40:13Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo looks at so-called psychics with their so-called preditctions (cough.. guesses) for the coming year. Can Skeptics do any better?

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:50The SkepDocAn interview with Dr Harriet Hall about her new online video series on Science Based Medicine. 0:16:30The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi looks at the facts and myths behind Meningococcal and interviews Marty who lost his legs to this disease. 0:34:35A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:38:48Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard heads for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to find out what would make the best Christmas gift for a skeptic.  

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:12Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard intdrviews Dr Mel Thomson, an Infectious Disease Researcher at Deakin University in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 0:23:25Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo looks into "cupping therapy", after it hit the media this week thanks to a rugby player and our friend Dr Brad McKay. 0:29:13A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:34:40Feeding TubeWe chat to Tamara Robertson, from the new web video series, 'The Feeding Tube'.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00Good Thinking vs. HomeopatheyThis week Michael Marshall of the Good Thinking Society fills us in on the latest moves to rid the UK of the quackery of Homeopathy 0:28:00Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on the case of a mother who was brave enough to share her child's plight with Whooping Cough. The reaction from the the anti-vax crowd was predictible. 0:35:05A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:40:07Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard chats with Joanne Benhamu, a Vice-President of Australian Skeptics and a Clinical Nurse Consultant who coordinates clinical trials in radiation oncology.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:20The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi updates us on the recent Australian Senate hearing into 'No Jab No Pay'. 0:10:10A Week in ScienceThe 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. 013:44Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard with Vox Pops from Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney, including an interview with Dr Rachie and Dr Teresa Nicoletti. 0:38:50Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterFrom the web site of Australian Skeptics, Jo reads a report on a recent award for Prof Edzard Ernst.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:17The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi reports on the recent Australian Senate hearing into 'No Jab No Pay'. A lesson in how to give and how not to give a good account of yourself. 0:17:40A Week in ScienceThe 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. 021:15Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard with Vox Pops from the Australian Skeptics National Convention. 0:29:30Feature InterviewMaynard talks to Dr Eugenie Scott about the ongoing problems in the USA with those pesky creationists! 0:51:45UFOs (Again?)Dr Steve Roberts and Richard Saunders with a giant pile of UFO books. Is the truth in there?

0:00:00Stormy IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:30Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard has a quick chat to John Flansburgh from 'They Might Be Giants', an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 that LOVE science. 0:11:32A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:14:50Report on the Homeopathy Plus Court Case Maureen Chuck live from Skepticamp Brisbane brings us up-to-date with the lasted legal action taken against Homeopathy Plus. 0:33:50Feature InterviewMaynard talks to Joe Nickell, a prominent skeptic and investigator of the paranormal. He has helped expose such famous forgeries as the purported diary of Jack the Ripper.This is part #2 of a 2 part interview.   Peanut Butter Cookie anyone?

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:30Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week he chats toDavid BalchJames FodorAngie Mattke 0:20:23A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:24:25Evidence Please... with Jo AlabasterJo reports on a visit to the Sydney Mind Body Spirit (Wallet) fair. 0:31:31Feature InterviewMaynard talks to Joe Nickell, a prominent skeptic and investigator of the paranormal. He has helped expose such famous forgeries as the purported diary of Jack the RipperPart #1 with part #2 next week.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders - Jo Alabaster - Maynard 0:05:30Behind the Scenes - Million Dollar ChallengeRichard Saunders live at Brisbane SkeptiCamp. 0:20:30A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:24:402015 Australian Skeptics' AwardsWith Eran Segev, Tim Mendham and Joanne Benhamu.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders - Jo Alabaster - Maynard 0:02:50Maynard's Spooky Action.. part #1Maynard and the Skeptic Zone team report from the 2015 Choice Magazine Shonky Awards. 0:21:00Out and About with Jo and MaynardThis week our fearless two take on the biggest issue in the known universe. Super Foods! 0:25:22A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:28:33Maynard's Spooky Action.. part #2Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the pub and chats to Susan Gerbic. Also he finds out what people think of using Wikipedia.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00Curious MindsWe chat to Ran Levi from the 'Curious Minds' podcast. 0:34:00A Week in ScienceThe 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.

0:00:00IntroductionHeidi Robertson 0:03:12Knowing AnimalsWe chat to Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan from the 'Knowing Animals' podcast who gives us her perspective on animal politics and so-called animal communicators. 0:23:30A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:27:27The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi gives us her analysis on the stage performance of someone claiming to have psychic powers? Hello... anyone there...?

0:00:00IntroductionHeidi Robertson 0:03:12Knowing AnimalsWe chat to Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan from the 'Knowing Animals' podcast who gives us her perspective on animal politics and so-called animal communicators. 0:23:30A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:27:27The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi RobertsonThis week Heidi gives us her analysis on the stage performance of someone claiming to have psychic powers? Hello... anyone there...?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:50 Fly me to the moon... or Pluto... or Mars! We chat to Dr Pamela Gay who gives us her perspective on the recent misson to Pluto. Also what's happening on Mars and what's all this about a blood moon?    0:29:00 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.   0:31:30 Irresponsible breast cancer alternative cure Ross Balch from the Brisbane Skeptics Society reads an open letter to the Sunshine Coast Daily after it published an uncritical report dealing with cancer. (With a voice over from Jo Alabaster.)   0:39:25 Maynard's Spooky Action..  Maynard chats to more people doing outreach at the recent Science Week Festival at the Australian Museum.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:50 Fly me to the moon... or Pluto... or Mars! We chat to Dr Pamela Gay who gives us her perspective on the recent misson to Pluto. Also what's happening on Mars and what's all this about a blood moon?    0:29:00 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.   0:31:30 Irresponsible breast cancer alternative cure Ross Balch from the Brisbane Skeptics Society reads an open letter to the Sunshine Coast Daily after it published an uncritical report dealing with cancer. (With a voice over from Jo Alabaster.)   0:39:25 Maynard's Spooky Action..  Maynard chats to more people doing outreach at the recent Science Week Festival at the Australian Museum.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:10 Dragon*Con report We chat to Angie Mattke who reports on the Skeptrack at the recent Dragon*Con in Atlanta.    0:18:35 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.   0:21:40 Tell me this, you Skeptic! An overview of some of the questions and comments put to skeptics at the Paranormal and Spiritual Expo.    0:31:35 The Atheist Hour - Podcast Timothy Graham fills us in on a new podcast from Sydney.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:10 Dragon*Con report We chat to Angie Mattke who reports on the Skeptrack at the recent Dragon*Con in Atlanta.    0:18:35 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.   0:21:40 Tell me this, you Skeptic! An overview of some of the questions and comments put to skeptics at the Paranormal and Spiritual Expo.    0:31:35 The Atheist Hour - Podcast Timothy Graham fills us in on a new podcast from Sydney.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:40 Maynard's Spooky Action..  Maynard chats to pubbers at Sydney Skeptics in the pub including Ken McLeod and Dr Elena Kupriyanova.    0:32:20 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.   0:36:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo visits the Australian  Paranormal and Spiritual Expo and interviews some of colourful charaters at their stalls.    0:54:37 Signe's Stories Guest reporter Signe Dean at the expo asking everyday people why they attend. 

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:40 Maynard's Spooky Action..  Maynard chats to pubbers at Sydney Skeptics in the pub including Ken McLeod and Dr Elena Kupriyanova.    0:32:20 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.   0:36:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo visits the Australian  Paranormal and Spiritual Expo and interviews some of colourful charaters at their stalls.    0:54:37 Signe's Stories Guest reporter Signe Dean at the expo asking everyday people why they attend. 

0:00:00 Science reports from Oscar and Daph Alabaster... then... Introduction Richard Saunders and Fred the cat.   0:08:30 North to Brisbane! We chat to Ross Balch about the upcoming Australian Skeptics National Convention.   0:22:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the case of the seemingly anti-vax cartoonist.   0:33:00 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.   0:37:00 Vale Prof. Colin Keay We remember a great skeptic and a world renowned astronomer.   0:41:50 Even further north to Darwin Find out about the new Darwin Skeptics group as we talk to Michelle Franklin.

0:00:00 Science reports from Oscar and Daph Alabaster... then... Introduction Richard Saunders and Fred the cat.   0:08:30 North to Brisbane! We chat to Ross Balch about the upcoming Australian Skeptics National Convention.   0:22:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the case of the seemingly anti-vax cartoonist.   0:33:00 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.   0:37:00 Vale Prof. Colin Keay We remember a great skeptic and a world renowned astronomer.   0:41:50 Even further north to Darwin Find out about the new Darwin Skeptics group as we talk to Michelle Franklin.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster with a review of Neil deGrasse Tyson in Sydney.   0:05:43 Bad Science Watch in Canada  We chat to Michael Kruse about the Canadian Government's crack down on the far-fetched claims of homeopathy.   0:27:48 The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi looks at the facts and myths behind influenza and interviews Kelly who lost her mother to the disease.   0:46:45 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.   0:50:20 Deep Space with Kevin Davies  Guest reporter Kevin Davies chats to Glen Nagle, the Education and Public Outreach Manager at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. Pluto and beyond!       

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Australian Museum, setting up for the Mystery Investigators show science show.   0:04:23 Guerrilla Skepticism We interview with Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia and find out about her upcoming tour of Australia.   0:24:24 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.   0:27:23 Maynard's Spooky Action... Roaming the hall of the Australian Museum for Science Week, Maynard interviews;   Sydney Sea Life Aquarium UNSW Physics Dr Jodi Rowley about frogs FIRST LEGO League Robots   Join the Mystery Investigators and hear Maynard walk all over Richard Saunders!

*LIVE at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub* *Recorded on the 6th August 2015*   0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka with Maynard   0:04:30 Report on TAM13  Richard Saunders reports on The Amazing Meeting.   0:08:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the bizarre claims of Orgone energy   0:22:30 Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev Eran with news of an Israeli TV show, "The Drillers" or "HaKodchim"   0:32:18 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.   0:35:40 Dr Rachie Reports.... with Dr Rachael Dunlop The importance of being a good science communicator.   0:45:40 The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson Life in far north coast of NSW, the woo capital of Australia.   0:57:13 "Dr Stefan Sojka" Dr Stefan with a cure for your over-stuffed wallet.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:00 Michael Marshall from Good Thinking Palm readers have operated in seaside towns across the UK for many years.  In the absence of any proof that palmists have any ability to accurately advise on the future, the Good Thinking Society wanted to find out whether the trust given by so many was well-placed, so they visited a palm reader in Blackpool.   0:23:15 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.   0:27:00 If I could talk to the animals... In 2009 the Nonsense Podcast set out to investigate an animal psychic. We find our crew having dinner after the evet.. With Jason Hamiester, Dr Rachie, Bastard Sheep and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:30 Interviews from TAM13 Sharon Hill from Doubtful News Prof. Bruce M. Hood about Speakezee    0:22:26 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.   0:26:00 Interviews from TAM13 Ben Radford and his investigations.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jay Novella.   0:03:10 Interviews from TAM13 A 'live' interview with Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia.  Tim Farley joins us from What's the Harm.   0:24:10   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.   0:27:10 Interviews from TAM13 Carbon Dating with Kyle Sanders Jeff Wagg and his College of Curiosity.   Sign off with James Randi

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:00 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson interviews Cath Hughes about the sad loss of her son Riley and the positive action she is now taking. Also, Heidi chats with Chrys Stevenson about the Jode Matthews appeal.    0:16:35 Saunders on Psychic Reporter Richard Saunders is asked to define 'skeptic' and what to look out for when visiting a so-called 'psychic'.   0:27:20 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.   0:26:35 Astrology vs..... reality? Back in 2009 Richard Saunders appeared on national TV to debate an astrologer. Did anyone win?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard   0:02:50 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #1 Maynard chats to Nicole Rogerson, the founding Director and CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, a national-based not-for-profit organisation, about some of the myths and misconceptions regarding autism. Nicole also covers a few of the more crazy so-called therapies.   0:21:50 Help Save Discovery Help us save Bendigo’s beloved Discovery Centre so they can continue to provide inspiring, hands-on science learning experiences that are fun for everyone!   0:27:20 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.   0:30:55 Lateral Magazine What is Lateral Magazine and how you can take part? We chat to Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Jack Scanlan.   0:42:30 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #2 Maynard knocks back a few at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and asks the big question, what can you do at home to be an active skeptic?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:15 James 'The Amazing' Randi In the lead up to The Amazing Meeting, TAM13, we chat to James Randi and ask what to expect. .    0:25:30 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.   0:29:30 No Jab - No Play - No Way Reports from the Sydney and Brisbane anti-vaccination protests.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:20 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at some more of the extraordinary claims (with outextraordinary evidence) made at Mind Body Spirit.    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.   0:25:22 Good Thinking with Michael Marshall Always good to catch up with the work and investigations from the Good Thinking Society.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:05 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #1. Maynard interviews Tim Mendham, the editor of 'The Skeptic' magazine from Australian Skeptics.    0:27:20 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.   0:30:55 Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #2.  Maynard interviews Tim Mendham, the editor of 'The Skeptic' magazine from Australian Skeptics.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:23 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster  Homeopathy under fire again in Australia and the UK. But does Jo give a HOOT??.    0:16:30 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.   0:20:00 Report from Mind Body Wallet Once again the Skeptic Zone heads to the festival of Mind Body Wallet and finds all sorts of amazing claims.... but do they stack up? (Spoiler.. no).  Also we hear a report from Jo Benhamu from MBW in 2009.   0:44:00 Skepticamp Sydney  A recording of a talk given by Richard Saunders, "We've heard it all before" about some of the sound bites from the New Age.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster   0:07:36 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Paracon Australia 2015 at the iconic Blue Mountains hotel The Carrington in Katoomba. He chats to Travis Walton an American logger who was allegedly abducted by a UFO on November 5, 1975.   0:27:36 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.   0:31:35 Podcasting Sydney Meetup Richard Saunders and Maynard attend the first meeting of Sydney Podcasters and chat to organiser, Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan.   0:36:40 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster  Blackmores funds Sydney Uni chair in ‘integrative medicine’ - Vitamin and supplements company Blackmores is funding a “chair in integrative medicine” at Sydney University.    0:46:00 Skepticamp Sydney 2015  A short report... with more to come. This week CUPCAKES!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:35 Derek Colanduno  Skepticality, the skeptical Podcast racks up 10 years. We chat to Derek about this milestone.   0:23:27 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.   0:26:13 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson takes on a case of measles... sort of. Should health care workers be vaccinated?    0:38:42 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Nicholas Hudson, author of Modern Australian Usage - A practical guide for writers and editors.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:20 Lawrence Leung We chat to Lawrence about his stand-up show, James Randi and behind the sences of his TV shows.   0:24:24 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard looks at some of the skeptical news of the week.   0:30:00 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.   0:33:30 North to Finland Guest reporter Pontus Böckman from Sweden chats to Finnish skeptics, Tatu Ritanen and Markus Sandelin. Just what is Think Helsinki Think?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:33 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi reviews the book "Relax - It's Just God " by Wendy Thomas Russell   0:20:46 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.   0:25:05 Richard Saunders on the radio  Late in 2014, Saunders was interviewed on Sydney radio. 

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:10 QED and Homeopathy with Michael Marshall Guest reporter Josh Godbee chats to Michael and brings us the news from the UK.   0:29:00 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.   0:33:30 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo reports on the sad death of a young boy in Sydney after undergoing a bizarre alternative medicine treatment.   0:38:30 A chat with Alison Gaylard Alison gives us an overview of the recent "Immunisation advocacy workshop" in Sydney. Includes interviews with Heidi Robertson, Rachel Heap and Peter Bowditch.