Podcasts about Australian Skeptics

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:26 A Challenge to So-Called Psychics A review of the challenge to psychics, and people claiming other paranormal powers, put out by Australian Skeptics in 1984. How does this compare to 2025? https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/challenge 0:20:28 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham Part 1 of 5 Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 2 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:30:26 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. Also hear Adrienne's insights of her travels across the Pacific Ocean and encounters with alternative medicine. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:46:10 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "The New Age". 1988.12.13 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1988.10.11 - The Sydney Morning Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au  

0:00:00 Introduction Kat McLeod 00:02:30 Susan vs. Psychics We catch up with Susan Gerbic to hear her thoughts on what she's dubbed "Motivated Sitters", that is people who actively take part in so-called psychic readings and, unknowingly, do most of the hard work. 0:24:18 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham I Can Smell Onions By Ken McLeod In this report, Ken McLeod recounts the time that psychics tried to help in finding missing aircraft. Read by Tim Mendham. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 24 No. 2 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:32:54 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Meeting of skeptical women. Be a fly on the wall when Adrienne meets up with Annie McCubbin and Australian Skeptics president Jessica Singer for an informal chat. 0:44:16 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Voodo Pills and Powders. 1945.09.01 - The World's News http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:40 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod This week Kat interviews Annie McCubbin from Australia. Annie is an actor, author and corporate trainer, committed to elevating the quality of critical thinking in business and life. She focuses on helping women avoid being conned by new-age nonsense and self-help platitudes. She is the author of Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions (published in 2020) and Why Smart Women Buy the Lies (published in 2023). https://linktr.ee/anniemccubbin 0:28:26 Deep Seek - The Play - Penny's Adventures #6 We asked Deep Seek AI to write part #6 of the misadventures of psychic Penny and the Galactic Federation. Joining Richard Saunders in this segment, playing the parts of a psychic and aliens, are Kat McLeod, Adrienne Hill, Lara Benham, Maynard and Kathy Rightmire. 0:36:50 What can AI tell us about Cold Reading? Will AI ever replace psychics? We think it's quite possible. In this week's episode we interview an AI engine to get its opinions on the matter and get a cold reading along the way. https://www.sesame.com 0:43:56 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Australian Skeptics. 1987.04.24 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1997.08.12 - The Age 1989.06.03 - The Age http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Surf Coast Skepticamp http://www.tinyurl.com/scsc2025 Joe Nickell with Maynard 2015 http://www.tinyurl.com/scsc2025

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:32 Wikipedia and Belle Gibson Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skeptics on Wikipedia takes us through some of the recent activity and interest shown in convicted scammer Belle Gibson in relation to her Wikipedia page. 0:20:42 In Search Of - Water Seekers A review of the 1978 episode from the "In Search Of" series that looks into the phenomenon of water divining or water dousing. We discover pseudoscience and logical fallacies galore. An excellent lesson in critical thinking. https://youtu.be/SMCo1tvsauE 0:38:14 Gimini - The Play - Penny's Adventures #4 We asked Gemini AI to write part #4 of the misadventures of Psychic Penny and the Galactic Federation. Joining Richard Saunders in this segment, playing the parts of a psychic and aliens, are Kat McLeod, Adrienne Hill, Lara Benham and Maynard. 0:44:54 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Australian Skeptics. 1987.04.17 - The Canberra Times 1994.09.22 - The Canberra Times http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Surf Coast Skepticamp http://www.tinyurl.com/scsc2025 Jabba's Curious World - 2011 Paranormal in Australia https://youtu.be/jYWAmtNJIj0

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:58 New Moon Superstitions Lara Benham (and the Skeptic Zone cats) take a look at some of the myths and superstitions regarding the new moon. Included is a clip from our friend Kenny Biddle. 0:14:18 Flat Earthers fall flat in the Antarctic A report of a group of hopeful flat earthers and globe earthers who travel to the Antarctic to view the 24 hour sun...... or not! 24h Timelapse of Antactic Sun https://youtu.be/in0B1OQG3-M 0:24:58 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:03:42 Richard Saunders' Skeptical Challenge Over the past 25 years, Saunders had the opportunity of being involved in numerous preliminary tests for the Australian Skeptics challenge, as well as the James Randi Educational Foundation's (JREF) US$1,000,000 prize in the 2010s, where he served on the committee that met annually in Las Vegas. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 4 (2024) http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:43:36 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to New Moon Superstitions. 1892.03.12 - The Queenbean Age 1943.09.29 - The Inverel Times 1908.11.21 - The Pastral Times 1834.03.25 - The Sunday Mail 1924.06.14 - The Queenbean Figero http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Kenny Biddle with Kat McLeod and Lara Benham https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ytPtiuunFdc

We start with some reflections on COP29 and then we send our big congratulations to Richard Saunders on receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Skeptics. Well deserved indeed! Another well deserved but shameful award goes to King Charles who received the New Zealand Skeptics' Bent Spoon Award. In TWISH we look back at the founding of the Royal Society all the way back in 1660. Then, it's time for the news:INTERNATIONAL: Measles cases at a massive surgeGERMANY: Court ruling states that informed consent is important when using SCAMNORWAY: Update: true con artists – the Princess and the Shaman have not paid the suppliers for their weddingAUSTRIA: Finalists of the Golden Board announcedSWITZERLAND: Deus in machina: Swiss church installs AI-powered JesusThis week's Really Wrong Award goes to the Dutch minister of Education Eppo Bruins for his plans to slash education funding.Enjoy!Segments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:11:56 TWISH0:17:01 News0:43:00 Really Wrong0:46:48 Quote0:48:32 Outro0:49:47 Outtakeshttps://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-455.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:22 Beyond Belief Bob Nixon tunes in and finds an old aquaintance up to his old tricks - very old tricks. "Like Deja vu all over again" In this report from 'The Skeptic Magazine' in 2001, a former investigator of Australian Skeptics the late Bob Nixon, reviews a farcical TV special about the paranormal, starring among others, Uri Geller. The TV Special, in 3 parts, can be found here. https://vhistory.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/beyond-belief-tape-1956 0:25:16 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Kat McLeod. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:37:32 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'Letters to the Editor'. 1984.11.17 - Sydney Morning Herald 1984.12.12 - Sydney Morning Herald 1984.12.18 - Sydney Morning Herald 1984.11.27 - Sydney Morning Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Recorded 21 July 2024. Ms Ann and Richard discuss the Skeptics World Zoom meeting, the unexpected end of Tenacious D as witnessed by Richard, the Australian Skeptics investigation into Drop Bears, Committed Relationships, the universality of Skeptics in the Pub, James Randi Kindness (again), measuring a persons height, Ross Coulthart, someone actually reviewing the podcast, podcasters who make money, arrogant coffee shops, preparing for the SGU 1000th episode, Kenty's Tree, and heroes who fail you.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:00 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill This week Adrienne talks to the organizers of the Los Angeles Skepticamp on the day after the event which was held on March 24, 2024. Interviewed are Wendy Hughes, Heather Henderson, Paula Lauterbach, Jane Selkie, Deborah Warcken, and Susan Gerbic. https://skepticampla.fmtpo.com https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherHenderson https://www.abouttimeproject.org 0:14:16 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Join Tim Mendham and Richard Saunders at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub as they talk about the special guests lined up for the Australian Skeptics national convention in November. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:21:48 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:34:12 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Australian Skeptics. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also We Can Reason - Calgary Canada https://wecanreason.com

Have you ever took the time to think about the power of words? On the latest episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd welcome special guest Dr. Karen Stollznow to the show. Dr. Stollznow is the cohost of MonsterTalk, available wherever you find podcasts. The trio sit down for a conversation talking about Dr. Stollznow's life. They discuss her early work with Australian Skeptics, her encounter with noted American Skeptic, James Randi, aka "The Amazing Randi", her work with Psychology Today, as well as discussing her work as an author. You can head to her website to find out more about Doctor Stollznow. Also, there are links to her books on her webpage, so please check those out. As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms. Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online. Friends Talking Nerdy is a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deluxe Edition Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Head to their website to find out more information about all the shows available on the Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ftnerdy/message

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, live from Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. 0:02:20 Maynard's Spooky Action Susan Gerbic Interview. Part #3 of 3 Maynard interviews the one and only Susan Gerbic, live from The Skeptic Zone Studios. Susan tells Maynard about how her team follow the Wikipedia rules. https://www.abouttimeproject.org 0:17:36 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham An interview with Tim conducted at Sydney Skeptics in the pub. Tim talks about why he got interested in skepticism and the early days of the journal from Australian Skeptics, The Skeptic. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:27:26 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the TV doctor, Dr James Wright. 1983.06.19 - The Sydney Morning Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Surf Coast Skepticamp 2024 http://tinyurl.com/scsc2024

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:24 Bend Spoon 2023 Walkley winner Coulthart wins 2023 Bent Spoon for UFOs! Ross Coulthart, who has won five Walkley awards (including the top Gold Walkley) during his career as a journalist, can now add another prize to the list - the Australian Skeptics' Bent Spoon award. Also we report on some of the more positive awards. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:11:44 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:23:18 The upside of DOOMSDAY Report about a group promising salvation in the face of doom, and your very own Star Trek replicator! The claims of the creative society come straight out of science fiction. 0:32:42 Round Table - Part #3 Fraser Cain from Universe Today joins Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid podcast and Richard Saunders from the Skeptic Zone podcast to talk about the skeptical world and related issues. This week the three science communicators talk about what it feels like when we are wrong. https://www.universetoday.com https://skeptoid.com 0:41:44 Susan Gerbic - New Zealand Skeptics conference roundup. Susan is joined by Melanie Trecek-King as they discuss the highlights from the recent conference held in New Zealand. Also Sydney Skeptics in tne Pub https://www.meetup.com/Austskeptics 10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #267 - 2.December.2013 Welcome message from James Randi. Those at the 2013 Australian Skeptics National Convention were delighted to see James Randi on the big screen - Australian Skeptics Awards. Who were the winners of this year's awards? Find out with news from the convention - Dr Rachie Reports... This week Dr Rachie finds herself in Qatar where she is attending a conference on toxins. She tells us about the recent court case involving the Australian Vaccination Network (or soon be called... ?? Who know? Maybe you can think up a good name for them.) - A Week in Science - Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to Ketan Joshi - Mr. X - Kevin Davies - Graham Wilson https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-267-2-dec-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, live from Sydney Skeptics in tbe Pub 0:02:12 Skeptical BBQ Steve Roberts and Richard Saunders talk about the latest UFO shenanigans and their appreciation of one the founders of Australian Skeptics, Dick Smith. James Randi in Australia - with Dick Smith https://youtu.be/gN-0FEqAkQM 0:07:32 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Phoney Fauna - Part #1By 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 0:17:06 Csicon 2023 Adrienne Hill, Susan Gerbic and Rob Palmer with a little promotion for the upcoming Csicon in Las Vegas this October. https://csiconference.org 0:20:26 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:33:22 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Naturopathy, with comments by Sue Ieraci. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #259 - 6.September.2013 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 - 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 Blue, and Other Conundrums" with Dr Mick Vagg and Dr Rachie - Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia The mission of the Guerrilla Skepticism editing team is to improve skeptical content of Wikipedia. We do this by improving pages of our skeptic spokespeople, providing noteworthy citations, and removing the unsourced claims from paranormal and pseudoscientific pages. Why? Because evidence is cool - Saunders on the Radio. From the vault, Richard Saunders talks about the Mind-Body-Spirit Expo in Sydney - A Week in Science - George Hrab "Small Comfort" For Adele, a little Tabby cat who lived in Sydney, Australia. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-259-6-oct-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:42 Take Stock with Shelley Stocken Doctor Google is at it again with millions of people seeking its advice. A classic story from 2017 from our dear late reporter. 0:11:50 UFOs in the Pub We talk to long time skeptical investigators Ian Bryce and Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics about their opinions on the latest UFO fad. Insights from people who have seen it all before over many decades. 0:22:44 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 034:30 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Health Myths". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #255 - 8.September.2013 Dr Colin Wright. A chat with the juggling mathematician. Is there more than one kind of infinity? Find out over a cup of coffee - A Week in Science - Maynard interviews Hubert van den Bergh, the author of "How To Sound Really Clever" - Saunders on the Radio. From the audio valut, Richard Sanders chats to Mike Williams on Sydney radio about Spontaneous Human Combustion and Fire Walking. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-255-8-sep-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Maynard with Richard Saunders 0:05:40 The Next Wave From the pages of the Skeptic Magazine, the Journal from Australian Skeptics, Richard Saunders casts an eye to the horizon in search of predicted tsunamis. He's still waiting. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:15:50 QED - Andy Wilson QED is a two-day science and skepticism convention taking place at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester from the 23rd-24th September 2023. Fantastic speakers from the worlds of science and entertainment will be joining them for a weekend celebration of science, reason and critical thinking. They aim to be an inclusive event, welcoming attendees from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders. http://www.qedcon.org/ 0:26:52 You Can Count on Adrienne Skeptical visitors in Calgary, Canada. Adrienne, plays host to various visiting skeptics from around the world. Listen in as she meets up with Craig and Susan Shearer from New Zealand, Faith and Rodriguez from the United States, and Andras G Pinter (co-host of the ESP Podcast) from Hungary. 0:46:36 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "The End of the World". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #248 - 20.July.2013 A interview with members of the Skeptical Society of St. Louis - At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Missy Rung-Blue, Dave Blue and Mike Bateman - A Week in Science (extra update) with Dr Paul Willis - A interview with Derek Colanduno - At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Derek Colanduno from the popular Skepticality Podcast. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-248-20-july-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:52 Premium Wine Card Richard Saunders (with help from Ian Bryce and Steve Roberts) tests the Premium Wine Card, and shows that marketing and pseudoscience can leave a bad taste in the mouth. From the pages of The Skeptic Magazine from Australian Skeptics. https://web.archive.org/web/20211221114819/http://premiumwinecard.com https://www.skeptics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/magazine/The%20Skeptic%20Volume%2040%20(2020)%20No%202.pdf 0:30:08 Maynard's Spooky Action Maynard and Saunders head to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to put the Wine Card to the test with a bunch of willing volunteers. 0:38:54 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Jack the Ripper. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au 0:56:36 Conspiracy of One The song THEY don't want you to hear Nate Eggins' mission is to encourage interest in science, promote critical thinking and offer new perspectives on the world through fun catchy music flavoured with his quirky sense of humour. https://www.conspiracyofonesolo.com Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #246 - 6.July.2013 Penny Chan gives us her report on the recent 'SkeptiCalCon' in California - A Week in Science - Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard's sinks his claw into the strange story of the The Australian Cat Ladies and The Australian Christian Lobby! https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-246-6-july-2013

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: AMA: Luke Freeman, ED of Giving What We Can (GWWC), published by Luke Freeman on June 13, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. I'm Luke Freeman, and I currently serve as the executive director of Giving What We Can (GWWC). You're welcome to ask me anything! I'll start answering questions on Thursday June 15th. Logistics/practical instructions: Please post your questions as comments on this post. The earlier you share your questions, the easier it will be for me to get to them. Please upvote questions you'd most like answered. I'll start answering questions on June 15th. Questions posted after that are less likely to get answers. I'm excited about this, but can't commit to answering all the questions. If you want to share many questions, consider sharing and/or upvoting which ones you're particularly interested in. (This is an “AMA” — you can explore others here.) Some context: I've been leading the team at Giving What We Can since 2020. I've been giving based on EA principles myself since about 2011 (pledger at both GWWC and Founders Pledge) and actively engaged with the EA community since 2016. GWWC is a community of effective givers who are on a mission to create a culture where giving effectively and significantly is a norm. GWWC hosts several giving pledges (best known for The Pledge to give 10% of lifetime earnings to effective charities), hosts a multi-country cause-diverse donation platform, provides advice on effective giving, and hosts popular tools and resources such as the How Rich Am I calculator, Giving Games and Charity Elections. GWWC does work to help support the broader effective giving community (e.g. information sharing, coordination and incubation of projects, research projects like evaluating the evaluators). GWWC helped to found the EA community and what is now called Effective Ventures Foundation (formerly Centre for Effective Altruism). I can speak about my experience running a project housed within EV. Read more about GWWC's direction and strategy I've advocated for “big tent” effective altruism. I feel that EA could learn a lot from other sectors and could benefit from engaging more deeply with them. I feel strongly that effective giving should be a key part of effective altruism and likely has a broader appeal and accessibility. Prior to GWWC I worked predominantly in tech entrepreneurship and marketing (across private and public sectors) with a focus on growth. Outside of Giving What We Can I've been in leadership positions in Effective Altruism Australia, EAGxAustralia (organised two conferences) Good Ancestors Project & Good Ancestors Policy, Global Shapers Community (Sydney chapter), EA Sydney, Heart for the Homeless, Australian Skeptics, and advised or volunteered with various other social-impact focused projects. My academic background is in media and communications (did my thesis on political communication focusing on deliberative democracy and voting reform). Other than these things I'd be happy to talk about: Managing or working in a remote international team (based outside of EA hub cities) based in Australia. My experience going from employee #1 to larger teams (multiple times in different contexts). My experience volunteering and/or managing volunteers My experience in for-purpose entrepreneurship. Challenges and strategies for mental/physical health and wellbeing (e.g. recovering from and mitigating burnout, managing EA/non-EA life, starting a family etc). My experiences coming from a non-typical academic background for EA leadership (e.g. not a major in philosophy, economics, or science). My views on EA topics/cruxes. Dropping out of school at age 15 and pursuing non-traditional career paths Anything else that takes your fancy based on GWWC's work, my post history, my LinkedIn or personal website. Thanks for listening. To hel...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Adrienne Hill and Celestia Ward We Can Reason! Our trio talk about being part of this conference in Calgary, Canada. 0:03:44 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:10:48 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Skeptical Investigations Tim chats to Richard Saunders about the skeptical investigations carried out by Australian Skeptics over the past 40 yesrs. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:17:06 UFO Car Wash Richard Saunders joins podcaster and film maker Brian Dunning in a car wash to talk about the upcoming documentary "The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To See". http://theufo.movie 0:22:00 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #237 - 4.May.2013 A chat with Dr Colin Wright. Maths is more than numbers! Find out how you can take part in Maths Jam - A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-237-4-may-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:12 You Can Count on Adrienne An interview with Abhijit Chanda from India, host of the "Rationable" Podcast and skeptical activist. One of Abhijit's skeptical interests is the alternative medicine known as Ayurveda or Ayurvedic. This is a system of traditional medicine native to India, which uses a range of treatments, including panchakarma ('five actions'), yoga, massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine, that claims to encourage health and wellbeing. Abhijit also talks about palm reading in India. https://www.berationable.com 0:20:40 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham SKEPTICS TEST PSYCHIC SURGEON By Mark Plummer When a small paragraph advertisement in "The Age" on January 3rd 1981 stated that an English medium-psychic surgeon would be commencing practice in Melbourne the Australian Skeptics swung into action. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 1 No. 1 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:30:16 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Fairies. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #236 - 27.April.2013 A chat with Deborah Hyde, editor of The Skeptic magazine (UK). Vampires and more vampires! Move over Buffy as Deborah tells all about the creatures of the night - A Week in Science with Dr Tania Meyer - Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop. From QED in Manchester, Dr Rachie chats to ex-cop Stevyn Colgan about problem solving - Maynard interviews Scott Bartle about his concerns with government. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-236-27-april-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:06 An Interview with Kenny Biddle Kenny Biddle is a science enthusiast who investigates claims of paranormal experiences, equipment, photos, and video. He promotes science, critical thinking, and skepticism through his blog I Am Kenny Biddle. He frequently hosts workshops on how to deconstruct and explain paranormal photography. Richard Saunders on Kenny Biddle's show https://www.youtube.com/live/4HiK8LiX0fQ 0:18:17 The Skeptic Magazine We review, take a peek inside, examine, and generally look at the latest issue of the Skeptic Magazine, the Journal from Australian Skeptics. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:26:24 Ian Bryce and Paranormal Investigations from 1988 In a rare recording from decades ago, we discovered Australian Skeptics were investigating Wayback in 1988. 0:41:00 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Ghosts. 1980.04.01    -    The Bulletin 1904.12.02    -    The Blue Mountains Gazette http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #232 - 30.March.2013 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis - The Think Tank - Join Dr Rachie and Richard Saunders and an A380?? https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-232-30-march-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 Conspiracy Leaflet in my Letterbox. From the One World Government to COVID-19 to H.A.A.R.P and much more besides. We examine a small leaflet that's been left in the letterboxes around Sydney suburbs. 0:21:02 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:33:34 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham A review of an important book in the history of Australian Skeptics. Creationism: An Australian Perspective Edited by Martin Bridgstock and Ken Smith Australian Skeptics https://tinyurl.com/CreationismAustSkeptics A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 40 No. 3 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:43:44 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the Australian Skeptics National Convention in 1990. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #223 - 26.Jan.2013 Interview with Dr Pamela Gay - Dr Rachie Reports. Just what is 'fair balance' and how does it relate to skeptical issues? - Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard visits Embiggen Books in Melbourne and chats to Warren Bonett https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-223-26-jan-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:22 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Vale 'SkepDoc' Dr Harriet Hall MD Adrienne pays tribute to Harriet, who was a retired family physician, former U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, author, science communicator and skeptic of international acclaim, who wrote about alternative medicine and quackery for magazines and articles discussing evidence-based medicine for the Science-Based Medicine blog. She usually wrote under her own name or used the pseudonym "The SkepDoc". She was also a frequent speaker at science and skepticism related conventions in the US and around the world. https://tinyurl.com/skepdocseries https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=Harriet 0:17:42 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub At long last Sydney Skeptics in the pub is back and looking forward to 2023. We hear from new pubber Stephen Bavaro, who was a recent speaker at the Australian Skeptics convention. Also from Tim Mendham and Richard Saunders as they address the crowd to talk about the Bent Spoon Award and more. 0:32:00 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:40:28 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Medical Quackery". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also https://pintofscience.com.au/eoi 10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #222 - 21.Jan.2013 Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with Dr Krissy Wilson about talking to the dead - Danger 5. Just for fun, Richard Saunders checks in with Maynard as he hosts a public Q & A with the cast of this Australian TV show - Skeptical BBQ. Richard Saunders travels to Canberra for a screening of "Here be Dragons" by Brian Dunning and enjoys a chat with Kevin Davies, the president of Canberra Skeptics - The Think Tank. Join a host of Canberra Skeptics as they chat about Conspiracy Theories. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-222-21-jan-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:36 Interview with Jon Guy Put simply, Think Straight is an owner's manual for the human brain. Drawing from the vast history of scientific and cognitive research, this book is a tour de force through the science and philosophy of the human mind, and what it means to think as a rational human being in the 21st century. https://twitter.com/SkepticJonGuy https://www.amazon.com/Think-Straight-Owners-Manual-Mind/dp/1633887979 0:15:34 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Tim and Richard talk about the Bent Spoon Award from Australian Skeptics. Nominations are now open for 2022. https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/bent-spoon/ 0:23:16 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:33:36 Jim Wilshire - Skeptical Poem Bachelor of Seance 0:35:02 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Prof. Ray Hyman. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au 1993, Secrets of the Psychics - NOVA PBS https://youtu.be/41hJ6DY8xLI?t=1427 1988, 4th February - The Alton Telegraph 1995, 24th October - Arlington Heights News - Daily Herald 1994, 4th December - The Brazosport Facts - Texas

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 Ben Radford America the Fearful National panics about crime, immigrants, police, and societal degradation have been pervasive in the United States of the 21st century. Many of these fears begin as mere phantom fears, but are systematically amplified by social media, news media, bad actors and even well-intentioned activists. There are numerous challenges facing the U.S., but Americans must sort through which fears are legitimate threats and which are amplified exaggerations. This book examines the role of fear in national panics and addresses why many Americans believe the country is in horrible shape and will continue to deteriorate (despite contradictory evidence). https://www.amazon.com/America-Fearful-Marketing-National-Panics/dp/1476687722 0:25:25 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Never Ending Story By Anthony Garrett - Part 2 A report on the never ending search for perpetual motion and free energy. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 36 No. 3 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:39:42 Jim Wilshire - Skeptical Poem Mostly Ghostly 0:42:24 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the day the city of Adelaide was not destroyed in 1976. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au 1976, 1st January - The Canberra Times 1976, 12th January - The Canberra Times 1976, 14th January - Papua New Guinea Post Courier 1976, 15th January - The Canberra Times 1976, 17th November - The Canberra Times 1976, 20th November - The Canberra Times Also Tests of the paranormal by Australian Skeptics over the decades https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsudGI1mVCMPpxJt0PP8ZQ2ouzO8uCejx

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 Brian Dunning, Bigfoot, Science Friction and more A vist to Skeptoid HQ in Oregon and chat to Brian Dunning about his long running podcast, the Bigfoot in his yard and the sucess of the documentary "Science Friction". https://sciencefriction.tv 0:14:30 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Richard Saunders. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:26:38 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham We drop by Australian Skeptics HQ and chat to Tim Mendham about the latest issue of the journal 'The Skeptic' from Australian Skeptics. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:38:10 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Psychic Scams". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au 2000, 28th January - Alington Heights Daily Herald Suburban Chicago 1982, 21st July - Fairfeild Ledger 1997, 1st August - Panama City News Herald

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:48 Any Day Now... I Promise! From the pages of 'The Skeptic', the journal of Australian Skeptics, Richard Saunders looks at the bait that keeps the believers hooked for years, decades, centuries, and millennia. 0:17:50 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:28:38 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Numerology". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feburary-gold-coast-skeptics-in-the-pub-online-tickets-251674534307

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders The Great Australian Prediction Project From the pages of 'The Skeptic', the journal from Australian Skeptics, comes the long awaited offical report into the accuracy of so-called "psychic predictions". Find out the background, the methodology and the all important results and conclusions. Read by Adrienne Hill and Richard Saunders. 00:02:14: The Great Aust. Psychic Prediction Project 00:05:19: History of Prophecies 00:10:37: The Project 00:13:34: Methodology 00:17:53: The Flow of Time 00:19:49: Assessing the Predictions 00:23:03: Correct or Wrong 00:27:41: Too Vague 00:30:30: Expected 00:32:34: Unknown 00:33:50: Many Predictions in One 00:34:56: Easy to Predict but Difficult to Analyse 00:36:29: Predictable Complaints 00:43:10: Self-Assessment, Cherry Picking and Shoehorning 00:49:12: They did not see that coming 00:50:22: Control Group 00:51:54: If predictions worked as claimed 00:54:08: Looking into the Future 00:55:57: Conclusions 00:58:41: Some Statistics 00:59:14: Credits 01:00:10: About The Author https://www.skeptics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/magazine/The%20Skeptic%20Volume%2041%20(2021)%20No%204%20(Cover).pdf Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:45 The Ockham Awards We talk to Michael Marshall from the UK about the recent Ockham Awards. Michael is the project director of the Good Thinking Society and president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society. https://www.skeptic.org.uk 0:18:20 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham calls in to give us an overview of what to expect in the new addition of 'The Skeptic' the journal from Australian Skeptics. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:31:06 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Seances". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-468508573/view?partId=nla.obj-468562297#page/n3/mode/1up Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:00 Squaring the Strange with Celestia Ward Our favourite and very talented caricature artist from Las Vegas Celestia Ward drops by to chat about her career as a skeptical podcaster on 'Squaring the Strange'. https://linktr.ee/Squaringthestrange https://www.2headsstudios.com Extra video content. You can watch the complete interview with Celestia Ward, with Richard Saunders, on YouTube via the link below. https://youtu.be/RWFbBW4iPM8 0:34:20 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. Bookkeepers - Magicians - Witches and Scientists. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:42:36 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Reiki. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au https://quackwatch.org/related/reiki Also Skeptics in the pub, Sweden - with Richard Saunders https://www.vof.se/blogg/skeptics-in-the-pub-online-the-adventures-of-richard-saunders Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

First Tim Mendham from the Australian Skeptics pops in for a quick visit, then we sit down for a discussion with Vegas magicians Matt Donnelly, R.J. Owens, and Vinny Grosso. Each of them has a perspective on magic and skepticism, and we learn about things like gospel magic; how some of them work "woo" like tarot or ESP into their acts; accidental interviews with James Randi; magic and morality; applying entertainment to skepticism; paranormal retroengineering; the magic community as a repository of knowledge on trickery; and the guilty pleasure of fooling an audience into believing--if just for a moment--that you have magical powers.  

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:47 Uri Geller, James Randi and the CIA We find a document written by James Randi that was circulated in the CIA concerning so-called psychic Uri Geller. What did Geller's former manager have to say about the tricks and shenanigans in the 1970s? Find out with this review. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/uri-geller-no-faker-really-25333616 https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00791R000100450002-7.pdf 0:24:40 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. Resistentialism. Vol 40 No 1 - June 2020 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:32:25 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:40:28 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to yet more UFOs. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Donation for Ovarian Cancer research https://www.facebook.com/donate/4426098814149126 Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud https://www.skepticon.org.au

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 Maynard's Spooky Action Maynard and Richard Saunders join Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan on a field trip to visit Sydney's most "haunted" street. We also find out more about Dr Siobhan's journey with Ovarian Cancer. Special extended content of this story on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykB67Sj5cYs 0:24:55 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. Sturgeon's Law. Vol 32 No 2 - June 2012 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:31:15 The Arm of the Octopus Our reporter Michelle Bijkersma was surprised to find a strange letter in her letterbox. On the envelope was a hand-drawn picture of an octopus and the letter itself posed questions about the creature's arm. What does it all mean? Find out with Michelle. 0:35:40 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Halloween. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud https://www.skepticon.org.au

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:40 Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - Part #1 Famed science communicator Dr Karl tells us about snipers, TikTok, Anti-Vaxers and the way in which social media companies pander to the advertising dollor. Dr Karl is an Australian science communicator and popularizer, who is known as an author, and as a science commentator on Australian radio and television. Dr Karl is the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow in the Science Foundation for Physics at the School of Physics, University of Sydney. http://www.drkarl.com http://www.tiktok.com@drkarl 0:31:52 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. Sundry seekers after truth. Vol 32 No 2 - September 2012 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:38:00 Interview with Tim Mendham Join Tim in the portable Skeptic Zone studio to chat about life in lockdown, predictions and the upcoming Skepticon 2021. 0:44:50 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the 'UFOs and Aliens'. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud https://www.skepticon.org.au

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:23 More COVID-19 Madness Thanks to alert listeners of the Skeptic Zone, we have yet more examples of COVID-19 conspiracy flyers. Palmer's dangerous ads https://youtu.be/DKG9jxbqJzU?t=690 0:15:18 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. This week Adrienne is joined by Kelly Burke for a look at some of the more 'wafflely' predictions from the Great Australian Predition Project. 0:26:38 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. 'Seers, Spies and Satan'. Vol 35 No 2 - June 2015 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:35:32 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'Psychic' and 'Fraud'. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud What Sound Does a Duck Make? https://www.conspiracyofonesolo.com Sydney Skeptics in the Pub https://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics/events/277460698 Medical Republic Podcast http://medicalrepublic.com.au/where-is-the-tga-when-you-need-them/47753

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:55 Operation Onion Ring Susan Gerbic strikes again! We are begining to wonder why these "psychics" don't see it coming! Once again Susan and her team go undercover to tumble someone who claims to talk with the dead and this time it involves children. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/right-turns-only-circling-back-to-seatbelt-psychic/ https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/operation-onion-ring-thomas-john-and-the-children/ 0:18:38 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. 'Seances'. Vol 35 No 3 - Sept. 2015 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:26:03 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:36:53 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'The Flat Earth'. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:18 The Raw Skeptic Report. With Heidi Robertson A hairdressing business in the town of Mullumbimby shows they are not a cut above the rest by displaying their ignorance via a 'hair-brained' poster, "Do not enter if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19". Heidi Robertson is on tne case with scoop for the Skeptic Zone. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/08/vaccine-wont-give-you-covid-health-officials-battle-anti-vaccination-messages-in-northern-rivers 0:24:19 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. 'Phantoms'. Vol 34 No 4 - Dec. 2014 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:30:55 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to "The Occult". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Learning from Indigenous memory methods https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/SocialSkepticsCanberra Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, live from Sydney Skeptics in the Pub 0:02:35 UFOs Those strange lights in the sky are back in the news again with a soon to be released report from the U.S. govenment. Alas, those needing confirmation of their long held belief that earth is being visited by little green men or little blue women may be in for yet more disappointment. https://www.facebook.com/centerforinquiry/photos/a.94000694772/10158405227984773/ https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/03/politics/intelligence-officials-navy-pilot-ufo-encounters/index.html Carl Sagan Cosmos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llZNU799lOg 0:12:12 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub Time for beer and some 'Fish & Chips' as we return to Skeptics in the Pub. Richard bends some spoons and chats to Daryl Coloughn, Tim Mendham and Dr Brad McKay. 0:18:31 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:29:02 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. 'Staring'. Vol 37 No 3 - Sept. 2017 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:36:28 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to "Full Moon" and "Crime". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:09 Anti-Vax Hairdressers Gold Coast hair salon refuses customers who have had a COVID-19 vaccine. - 9News https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-hair-salon-refuses-customers-who-have-had-covid19-vaccine/15755f96-66c0-403f-b951-f3d9ca2bdd13 A hairdresser in south-west Victoria has come under fire from a local health authority for saying she won't accept customers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. - Matt Neal from the ABC https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-21/anti-vax-hairdresser-bans-covid-jab-customers/100154936 0:13:50 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:25:30 The Book of Tim Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. 'The Scopes Monkey Trail'. Vol 34 No 2 - June 2014 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:32:24 Kelly Burke talks about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia Join members of the Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project and find out about Kelly's recent online talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lkpSRTG2Jk&t=8622s 0:36:23 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the 'The Scopes Monkey Trail'. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50 Maynard's Spooky Action Dr Brad McKay - Part #1 The return of Maynard. In this, the first of a three part interview with Dr Brad McKay, Maynard finds out about Dr Brad's new book and asks the big questions about Vampire Facials and much more. Dr Brad McKay is an Australian science communicator, TV host and GP at his clinic in Sydney. He is an experienced broadcaster, interviewer and public commentator, appearing regularly on TV and radio, including as a host of ABC's Catalyst and a regular commentator on The Today Show, and presenting several medical podcasts for health professionals. He is also on the editorial board for The Medical Republic magazine and a committee member of Australian Skeptics inc. https://www.booktopia.com.au/fake-medicine-bradley-mckay/book/9780733646867.html 0:18:08 Susan Gerbic Thomas John And The Believers. Susan talks about a 2019 article she wrote about how people keep believing even in the face of overwhelming evidence against their beliefs. In this case so-called psychic mediums contacting the dead. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/thomas-john-and-the-believers/ 0:30:51 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:40:17 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Biorhythms. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au http://skepdic.com/biorhyth.html Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

The agenda of the NCSE and the Australian Skeptics is to see everyone taught that evolution explains the origins of everything, so God is unnecessary in this scientific view. This totally contradicts the clear teaching of the Bible that God is clearly revealed in what He has created. This episode article was written by Don Batten and Jonathan Sarfati and podcast produced by Joseph Darnell out of the CMI-USA office. Become a monthly contributor at visit our site or simply text a donation to 84321. You can also help out by telling your family and friends to check out the podcasts. RELATED RESOURCES The Genesis Academy Creation Answers Book Creation Magazine LINKS AND SHOW NOTES Original article: How Religiously Neutral are the Anti-Creationist Organisations? A Who’s Who of evolutionists Secular Humanists seek to ban origins debate in the UK education system Heavyweights move to ban creation Strawmen and censorship: the British Humanist Association and creation in schools The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster to perform weddings Find thousands of other interesting articles at Creation.com. ► Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and get the eNewsletter. Check out our other show Creation Talk. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Another Time or Place by Gregory Tripi for Soundscape Media World in Reverse (Storyblocks) Beyond Galaxies by Nir Ben Ami Moving Emotional Piano Hero by Daniel Bordovsky for Soundscape Media Etosha by Jason Donnelly Gateway to Heaven by Ilya Kaplan and Stan Fomin for SI Publishing Executive Decision (Storyblocks) Photo by Bret Kavanaugh on Unsplash

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 His Goose is Cooked Another twist in the ongoing sad Soap Opera that is former celebrity Pete Evans. He's lost his sponsorships, he's lost his TV deals, he's lost his book deals along with his marbles. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-54972101 0:13:04 Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma This week Michelle looks at "The Fallacy Fallacy". Also known as the bad reasons fallacy, this is when, because your opponent uses logical fallacies, you assume their main argument or point must therefore also be wrong. A Logical Fallacy is an error we can make in reasoning, but it usually crops up when we are discussing or arguing our point of view. 0:19:05 Prof. Ken Harvey and the TGA After a frustrating time as an advisor to the government agency, Professor Ken Harvey has finally had enough. https://www.smh.com.au/national/top-doctor-resigns-tga-role-over-concerns-with-policing-of-fringe-medicine-20201116-p56f11.html 0:27:43 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:36:32 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the Australian Skeptics. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:26 From 9/11 to COVID-19 An interview with Claus Larsen from Denmark about the ongoing research into some of the biggest conspiracy theories in recent history. What are some of the COVID-19 conspiracies doing the rounds and why do people believe in them? http://www.911facts.dk 0:29:50 Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma This week Michelle looks at "The Appeal to the Stone". This is when you dismiss an idea or statement as absurd, invalid, or incorrect, without giving a satisfactory reason as to why. A Logical Fallacy is an error we can make in reasoning, but it usually crops up when we are discussing or arguing our point of view. 0:34:54 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the Australian Skeptics. Also Richard Saunders vs. Milton Black. https://youtu.be/q-fjymxOrGE Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 113*Betelgeuse closer and smaller than thoughtA new study has found the red supergiant star Betelgeuse is closer and smaller than previously thought.*Thunderbolts and lightning very very frighteningTwo extreme bolts of lightning have smashed previous records for duration and distance.*Dream chaser getting closer to its maiden flightSierra Nevada Dream Chaser spaceplane has completed its wind tunnel testing as it moves closer to its planned first mission to the International Space Station which is less than a year away -- currently slated for September 2021.*The Science ReportGreat Barrier Reef coral populations down by over 50 per cent since the mid-1990s.A new study warns that babies are consuming up to 16 million microplastic particles in each litre of formula.Scientists have set a new superconductivity temperature record.Letting your kids play in dirt may be good for their immune systems.Australian Skeptics 2020 Bent Spoon AwardSponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN - Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show. LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show. NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 109*Venus might have been a habitable world if not for JupiterA new study claims Venus might not be the sweltering, waterless hellscape it is today if Jupiter hadn't altered its orbit around the Sun.*A new view of the northern skyNASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite – TESS – has provided astronomers with a new view of the northern skies revealing a panorama of both familiar stars and newly discovered worlds.*Is Earth about to get another moonEvery now and then a passing near Earth asteroid gets caught up in the planet’s gravitational field and ends up spending a couple of days, months or even years in Earth orbit as another moon.*Soyuz rideshare missionThe Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos has launched three telecommunications satellites into orbit aboard a Soyuz 2-1b rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow.*The Science ReportWarnings that Earth’s sea levels could rise by more than 38 centimetres by the turn of the century.New study shows avoiding cow milk in early life could stop babies developing asthma as kids.The world’s first fully automated, industrial scale compacting system for treating radioactive waste.Dozens of ancient coffins discovered in a vast necropolis south of Cairo.We preview the Australian Skeptics 2020 bent spoon award. Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of The Great Courses Plus - Lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your free trial visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show. Thank you..NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For a great VPN deal visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space Keep forgetting passwords? Then you need LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at

Richard Saunders, a life member of Australian Skeptics and a CSI fellow, is a world-famous sceptic from Australia who has been doing activism, speaking, podcasting and promoting sceptics from around the world for decades. Other than that, he is just a fun, chilled out guy who loves origami and cats. In this interview, we chat about UFOs and ancient aliens, psychics, astrology, Power Balance bands and lots more.Richard has been kind enough to air interviews with me and promotions for The Rationable Podcast on The Skeptic Zone. He does this for a lot of sceptics all over the world and without asking for anything in return. Now that's being just a wonderful human being, don't you think?I met Richard through Brian Dunning of Skeptoid.com, who I had met at CSICON 2018 in Las Vegas, NV, USA. That event has seriously changed my life. If you haven't gone, you should definitely try to. But first, you should come to Skepticon 2020, which promises to be a brilliant virtual convention for sceptics around the world.Links & referencesAttend the Skepticon sceptic's conference: https://www.skepticon.org.auRichard Saunders on Dragoncon's Skeptic Track: https://youtu.be/-ZHWCD9i9L8Rationable's talk at Dragoncon's Skeptic Track: https://youtu.be/eFLM0UzVrFYThe Skeptic Zone Podcast: https://www.skepticzone.tv/The Skeptic Zone Podcast Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/skepticzonepodcastChallenging the Astrologer, Milton Black: https://youtu.be/q-fjymxOrGEDebunking Power Balance Bands: https://youtu.be/yd0Gb9EgkHARichard's Origami Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuzfqFJyj3esv0N6DlEzLzCzNwWb1OcgbIntro and outro music: Don't Stop performed by Nothing More, from their album, The Stories We Tell Ourselves. The sound clips have been used with their permission.For the full transcript along with links to citations and further reading, please visit www.berationable.com.Questions, suggestions or just want to get in touch? Find me on Instagram and Twitter @berationable and on Facebook @Rationable. Join the conversation on the Rationable Conversations Facebook group and email me at abhijit@berationable.com. For more content like this, visit www.berationable.com.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:18 Life is Wild. With Michelle Franklin Seeds of Distress? Back in July, Michelle saw a little story on facebook. Someone in America claiming to have received a package of seeds from China in the mail. They said they didn't order anything, but this little package labelled as earrings, but containing what looked like lemon seeds just showed up at their house one day in the mail. The story was about how the US department of Agriculture were asking that anyone who receives a package like that contact them to dispose of it safely. 0:14:08 Australian Skeptics Newsletter A round up of news that comes across the desk at Australian Skeptics. https://www.skeptics.com.au 0:20:06 Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma This week Michelle looks at "The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy". Also known as the "clustering illusion", this when you downplay or ignore information that doesn't support your argument, or point of view, and focus on information that seems to be more in line with what you would like to be true. It is also imposing meaning onto randomness. A Logical Fallacy is an error we can make in reasoning, but it usually crops up when we are discussing or arguing our point of view. 0:27:55 From the pages of 'The Skeptic' Biblical shenanigans at Sydney's Townhall and the world according to Homoeopathy. https://www.skeptics.com.au/the-magazine Also Skepticon 2020 https://www.skepticon.org.au Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud Stardust Special Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doughded/stardust-special-edition-foreword-by-richard-dawkins?ref=83hgz3

Mike Pence discusses the War on Estrogen. Jonathan Tweet talks debates and projects - grandmotherfish.com Eran Segev from the Australian Skeptics joins us for an update on Skepticon 2017. The Champion Of Reason confronts Trump in the bath.

@francosoup invades my personal space. Brief debriefs with @RossBalch, @CountLustig, Tony Pittman, @EranSegev and @MrMMarsh from the 2016 #AusSkepCon.

The Opah, or moonfish, is the only warm-blooded fish that we know of. And it looks like "a big startled frisbee, with thin red fins stuck on as an afterthought." A new epidemiological study suggests the measles vaccine does more than just protect you from measles, but also a number of other infections for up to five years. Scientists have discovered a new state of matter, called 'Jahn-Teller metals', that could be the first step towards one of the biggest goals in physics - high-temperature superconductors. A group of scientists investigating the evolution of the beak now report they have found a way to turn the beaks of chicken embryos back into dinosaur-like snouts. This year the Australian Skeptics' National Convention will be held in Brisbane, with a host of interesting speakers including Nobel prize winner Brian Schmidt.