Podcast appearances and mentions of ben radford

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:06 Armidale SitP Join Tim Mendham and Richard Saunders as they travel to Armidale in the New England area of Australia to enjoy the hospitality of the local skeptics. Included is a field report from Armidale Skeptics in the Pub. With thanks to Amelia and Brian Willmer. 0:17:00 Squaring the Strange with Celestia and Ben We catch up with those famed skeptical podcasts from the United States, Ben Radford and Celestial award from the Squaring the Strange Podcast. What's new? What's old? What's going on? https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com 0:24:12 Psychic Penny's Horoscopes Exclusive to The Skeptic Zone, Psychic Penny casts a horoscope and looks deep into the stars. Is your fate in her hands? This week her mystic insights for Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. 0:29:32 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Rex Gilroy. 1979.07.24 - The Age 1976.09.16 - The Citizen - Ottowa 1977.03.13 - The Sun Herald 1979.10.02 - The Age 1987.10.13 - The Sydney Morning Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Hey, did you hear that story about the guy who wakes up in a hotel bathtub full of ice … missing his KIDNEYS? Our city is the backdrop for so many urban legends, so today, co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with Celestia Ward and Ben Radford — they're folklorists, professional skeptics, and co-hosts of the podcast Squaring the Strange, and they share their favorite Vegas urban legends, explain how to debunk them, and explore the grains of truth in each of these stories. Get more from City Cast Las Vegas when you become a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Slater's 50/50 Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Nellist spoke with Green Left's Latin American correspondent Ben Radford about various grassroots struggles against mining and climate destruction, for workers' rights and access to education. Speaking from Peru, Ben also discusses the impact of the climate crisis on Latin American countries and the failures of the COP29 climate conference.  Read Ben Radford's recent articles here.  Music by LittleArcherBeats. Donate to website upgrade fund | Upcoming events We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563834293752 Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:01:08 Squaring the Zone On the final day of Skepticon XL, Richard Saunders from The Skeptic Zone podcast joins Ben Radford from the Squaring the Strange podcast along with the one and only Maynard. Topics include the history of both podcasts, investigations, "What are you skeptical of this week?", and a TROVE segment. Also questions from the audience. Also https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com  

  0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:32 Ben Radford in Sydney A chat with Ben Radford about his first trip to Australia and his adventures and the Squaring the Strange Podcast. 0:07:24 The Bent Spoon Award for 2024 The announcement of the 2024 Australian Skeptics Awards. 0:18:56 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:28:06 Maynard's Spooky Action From Sydney Skeptics in the Pub, Maynard talks to Dr Liam Brierley a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, UK. He uses biostatistics, computer science, and AI to investigate how viruses evolve and transmit between animal species. Liam is also a Media Ambassador for the Royal Statistical Society and has worked with national press including The Guardian and BBC's Panorama to make sense of health data. 0:37:42 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the Alien Autopsy of 1995. 1995.06.29 - The Canberra Times http://www.trove.nla.gov.au    

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this interview from Kurly's first attempt at podcasting, we are joined by author and researcher Ben Radford of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine as we take a look at the Nazca Lines of Peru, the European Occultist origins of some allegedly "traditional" Maya knowledge, and the Chupacabra! Your host:  Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the University of New Mexico, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others. He is currently a professor of Chicano Studies at the Colegio Chicano del Pueblo, a free online educational institution.@kurlytlapoyawa  7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron CalafatoAward-winning storyteller Aaron Calafato uses 7-minute story vignettes to share his...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/ Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)

Isaac Nellist speaks with Chloe DS about the encampments set up by refugees in Naarm/Melbourne and Gadigal Country/Sydney to demand permanent visas and with Ben Radford about the history and wins of the Palestine solidarity movement in Latin America.  Read more about the stories we discussed on this episode.  Music by LittleArcherBeats. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Bigfoot Roundtable Discussion Pt 2 w/ Lon Strickler & Ben Radford | Untold Radio Am #206Dive deep into the mysterious world of Bigfoot with Untold Radio AM #206! Join hosts Doug and Alex Hajicek as they bring together two heavyweight researchers for a mind-bending roundtable discussion.In this thrilling second part, we welcome:• Lon Strickler: Renowned Fortean researcher and author of the popular Phantoms & Monsters blog• Ben Radford: Skeptical Inquirer's deputy editor and acclaimed paranormal investigatorBigfoot lurking in the shadows of our forests, or is it a product of myth and misidentification? Our guests bring their extensive experience and contrasting perspectives to the table, dissecting evidence, debunking hoaxes, and exploring the cultural impact of the elusive cryptid.From alleged sightings to scientific analysis, this episode covers it all. Whether you're a die-hard Bigfoot believer or a curious skeptic, this discussion will challenge your assumptions and leave you questioning what's really out there.Just click the thumbnail below. The countdown begins NOW.Join Doug Hajicek and Alex each Wednesday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 7 pm Central - 5 pm Pacific and 8 pm Eastern.Come and join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe. We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like.New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORK.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:52 Ben Radford talks UFOs Once again we welcome the world renowned skeptical investigator, author, podcaster, and deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, the one and only Ben Radford. In a wide ranging interview Ben talks about the Roswell UFO incident, cryptozoology, and his upcoming visit to Sydney Australia to take part in Skepticon 2024 - the Australian Skeptics National Convention in November. 0:29:36 Australian Skeptics Newsletter #200 What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:44:36 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the Roswell New Mexico UFO case of 1947. 1947.07.09 - The Glen Innes Examiner 1947.07.09 - The Newcastle Sun 1947.07.10 - The Advocate, Bernie Tasmania 1947.07.10 - The Sun, Sydney https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_incident http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Global Skeptics in tne Pub https://www.skepticalcon.com/global-skeptics-in-the-pub Videos from the New Mexico Science and Reason https://m.youtube.com/@TheNMSR  

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:02 You Can on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. SkeptiCampNM - Presented by New Mexicans for Science and Reason Adrienne flies to Albuquerque, New Mexico to attend a meet up of local and regional skeptics. Interviews with... Stirling Forsyth, Mary Catherine Harris, Tom Parker, Kurly Tlapoyawa, Sonia Veronica, Frank T. Etscorn, and from the Squaring the Strange podcast Celestia Ward, Ben Radford and Pascual Romero. https://talesfromaztlantis.com 0:21:46 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod. This week Kat takes a look at the pseudoscience of Grathology. James Randi investigates Grathology. https://youtu.be/iyXozHKWsDs 0:30:10 Skepticamp Interviews #4 Guest reporter Rob Palmer attended the inaugural Triangle SkeptiCamp that took place on 25th of May 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. In part #4 of a series of interviews from the event, Rob chats to the one and only powerhouse of Skeptical Activisim, Susan Gerbic. https://triskep.org/home/triangle-skepticamp-2024 0:40:44 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to The New Age - Part #2. 1988.5.14 - The Sydney Morning Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Richard Saunders on ABC Radio Australia. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/overnights/ovn-skeptics/104010516

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:32 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod This week Kat relates her journey, over the past year, from attending a skeptical conference in Canada to becoming a reporter for the Skeptic Zone. This is right from the 'who could have ever see this coming?' files and is a great illustration of how important it is to support skeptical events. Plus we hear Kat's theme music for the first time. 0:11:28 Ben Radford, Australia Bound The legend himself! Ben Radford has been a fulltime scientific investigator and writer for 25 years. Now for the first time he is heading to Australia to talk at the Austraian Skeptics National Convention in November in Sydney. Will he find the elusive Yowie during his trip? We also hear about other meetings Ben is attending and more about the Squaring the Stange Podcast. 0:23:56 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham The History of EUTSBy Barry Williams (aka Sir Jim) In this classic article, Sir Jim R. Wallaby investigates energies unknown to science... and those that are. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 38 No. 4 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:37:54 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the Sixth Sense. 1981.08.09 - The Sun Herald 1981.08.16 - The Sun Herald http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Nerd Night in Bend, 28 May, 2024 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nerd-night-presents-science-trivia-and-strange-energies-tickets-899522735717 Skepticamp New Mexico. 1st - 2nd June, 2024 https://www.skepticampnm.com

Welcome to Digital Folklore Unplugged! Unplugged episodes are where we ditch all the fancy production and story elements and bring you the raw (or slightly edited) interviews with folklore experts. On this episode, Perry & Mason sit down with Ben Radford to get the lowdown on creepy clowns, media literacy, the influence of folklore, and the psychological aspects of human beliefs. We touch on how misinformation and panic are spread through hoaxes and social media, using the example of clown sighting panics as a case study. Ben also discusses his investigations into paranormal phenomena and the experiences and empathy needed for effective investigation. His approach to investigative skepticism emphasizes the necessity for empathy, respect, and rigorous research.  Ok, let's get unplugged… Guest: Ben Radford (Twitter) (Website) (Podcast) Ben's Books (Amazon Associate Links) America the Fearful: Media and the Marketing of National Panics Bad Clowns Investigating Ghosts: The Scientific Search for Spirits Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore ... and many more books by Ben

Green Left journalist Ben Radford recently spent six weeks in Cuba as part of a trip around Latin America. He experienced first-hand the impact of the United States-imposed blockade on everyday life in the socialist country.  He spoke to Green Left's Isaac Nellist about his experiences, and what he learned from talking to people in Cuba about their struggles and successes.  Read Ben's Green Left articles here.  We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.    

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with science-based paranormal investigator Ben Radford about the most popular monsters today, why cryptozoology is popular, and his investigations of various monster sighting claims. Podcast- podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squa…ge/id1226273233 Facebook- www.facebook.com/ben.radford.58 Twitter- twitter.com/BTRadford Articles- skepticalinquirer.org/s/?_sft_author…njamin-radford Books- www.amazon.com/Benjamin-Radford/…ng_rwt_scns_share If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)

Perry & Mason catch up after the production of the last episode. Things we mentioned: Joel Best as a jack o'lantern, on Adam Ruins Everything. Elizabeth (Libby) Tucker We won 5 awards from the Signal Awards! Digital Void and Josh Chapdelaine The jorts revival we all feared. Ben Radford and the Squaring the Strange Podcast Episode editing by Matt Bliss of MBPod and Blissery.fm. If you want to find the extra clips and BTS snippets, join our Discord server using the link below!

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/17467==========HOUR ONE: The movie “Orphan” was fictional horror… but ten years later it would happen for real in Lafayette Indiana. Or would it? There are this still questions about how old Natalia Grace really is. (Orphan Horror) *** There are strong women. There are formidable ladies. There are tough cookies. There are female baddies. And then there is “Stagecoach” Mary Fields, who was surely in a class all her own. (The Ballad of Stagecoach Mary) *** Six pirates were hung on the same day – that's what you get for being greedy! (Six Sailor Hanging)==========HOUR TWO: Dozens of creepy stories and urban legends have sprouted up along America's most legendary highway. We look at some of the horrifying things people have experienced on Route 66. (Terrors of Route 66) *** Harry Houdini may have been one of the world's greatest magicians – but he was also the biggest debunker of magic when it came to the supernatural. (Houdini vs. Spiritualism) *** Their seances with the departed launched a mass religious movement—and then one of them confessed that “it was common delusion”. We'll look at the rise of Spiritualism – and the two sisters that started it all. (The Fox Sisters)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: It was one of the wildest and wickedest of all Wild West towns… and now it's one of the most haunted. Jerome, Arizona is considered the most haunted town in the state – possibly in all of the United States. (The Haunting of Jerome, Arizona)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“Orphan Horror”” by Ben Radford for Seeker: https://tinyurl.com/txtd4ap; and Ben Ashford at MSN https://tinyurl.com/ttox4k4“Stagecoach Mary” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/sejae2n“The Six Sailor Hanging” by Ed Sweeney for Slightly Odd Fitchburg: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8252rm“The Fox Sisters” by Karen Abbott for Smithsonian Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/ycexng3f “Houdini Vs. Spiritualism” by Maggie Clancy for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/tqqb7et “Horrors of Route 66” by Jacoby Bancroft for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/qt9kz53 “The Haunting of Jerome, Arizona” by Patrick Thornton for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/szaksnf==========Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.==========PODCASTS I HOST:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/listenParanormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.====================This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:40 Where are the Aliens? A look at the social media reaction to the congressional subcommittee of June 26th to hear testimony from several military officers who allege the government is concealing evidence of UFOs. We discover many people now wrongly think that the US government has admitted to having real alien space ships in their possession. https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLxj47ER/ 0:21:04 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:32:30 The Skeptical Fairy Looking for Maple Syrup in the Supermarket, Adrienne and Susan discover much more! https://tinyurl.com/logicalzone 0:35:14 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Flying Saucers". 1952.07.01 - Examiner (Tas) 1948.01.08 - Border Watch 1968.05.05 - The Canberra Times 1947.06.07 - The Age (Mel) 1952.02.27 - Goulburn Evening Post 1947.06.09 - Advocate (Tas) 1952.07.14 - The Argus 1954.05.01 - The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) http://www.trove.nla.gov.au 0:56:26 Conspiracy of One New Song - A Cure for Miracles 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 ABC TV 7.30 Report - Psychic Scams featuring Richard Saunders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2jqGq01BBo 10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #249 - 27.July.2013 Dr Rachie Reports - With Dr Rachael Dunlop. Antivax chiros and accountability as evasive as a subluxation - ANDINSCIENCE Campaign. We find out about the effort to get more science into the media - A Week in Science - Extra. Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia - A chat with Radford and Dunning. Be a fly on the wall as Richard Saunders talks with Ben Radford and Brian Dunning - Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-249-28-july-2013

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Ecosocialism 2023 | A World Beyond Capitalism | Featuring Kohei Saito   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Labor's budget ignores the needs of millions Labor's budget is an attack on NDIS, Medicare Young people left out by Labor's budget Labor must raise the JobSeeker rate for all ‘The welfare system is stealing people's present and future' Rent report says less than 1% are affordable for minimum-wage workers ‘Port Kembla is no place for a nuclear base' Earth Care Café for peace not war Knitting Nannas challenge anti-protest laws NT Labor gives fracking the go-ahead Ngarluma Elder restates her disappointment with work beginning at Perdaman fertiliser plant Inaugural Love, Art & Revolution Film Festival a success Forum discusses medical misogyny, seeks support for change Community rallies against Geelong council job cuts Nurses and midwives discuss making workplaces sustainable Victorian NTEU members stop work for better pay, working conditions Union members locked out, strike at James Cook University Sydney Uni NTEU votes to end historic strike campaign, but fight continues ‘501s' protest inhumane detention at MITA ‘501s' demand Labor keep its promise to end indefinite detention   International Austria: What's behind the historic Communist surge in Salzburg? Video: Green Left Party campaigns for real democratic change Palestinian trade unions call for worldwide action to end Israeli apartheid Khader Adnan dies in Israeli prison Ballarat Trades Hall marks Nakba, calls for justice Sudan: ‘Our people will ultimately triumph over tyrants' Sudan: International community must act now Iranian regime's desperate tactics to derail the people's revolution United States: Documents reveal sexual exploitation and abuse in Korean War Cuba: US targets cruise lines in massive compensation case Chile announces plan to nationalise lithium industry   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.   If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

Special guest Ben Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine, joins hosts Thomas and Julie to talk about how he became involved in the cryptozoological arena, and the importance of skepticism in regards to Bigfoot research and investigations.  They also talk about ongoing DNA testing and the problems associated with obtaining samples without proper protocol, and how investigators can raise the bar with their research criteria.  This and much more on this episode of “On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg”.  Brought to you by Monster X Radio.  Thank you for your support! Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, cryptozoology and critical thinking. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books (including Lake Monster Mysteries, Tracking the Chupacabra, and Scientific Paranormal Investigation) and has won awards for his books, films, and podcasts. He is also co-founder of MonsterTalk and Squaring the Strange podcasts.  Radford has been quoted as an expert by hundreds of media outlets including CNN, ABC News, BBC, CBC, The New York Times, Forbes, The New York Times Magazine, Fortean Times, and Wall Street Journal. He has also appeared on dozens of television shows including Good Morning America the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and the National Geographic Channel. Radford has Masters degrees in education and public health and a Bachelors degree in psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. 

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Ecosocialism 2023 | A World Beyond Capitalism | Featuring Kohei Saito   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Rising Tide activists stop coal train A rising tide of climate activists stop coal train Climate activists sit down in CBD Unions, health organisations call for total ban on silica products MUA welcomes Svitzer backdown Allied health professionals demand a place at executive level WA nurses and midwives still face huge fines, deregistration Activists mobilise to defend Big Bird homeless shelter Protesters say: ‘Housing is a right, not a business' Barak Beacon Estate residents speak up against demolition Students protest universities' support for AUKUS Protesters tell UQ Senate to cut ties with weapons manufacturer Boeing Big crowd remembers Appin massacre Video: Green Left Party campaign in Turkish general election launched in Sydney Video: Rally calls on Australia to stand up against isolation of Kurdish leader Protesters condemn Burma regime's air attacks on villagers Video: Protest against Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers Jews against the Occupation calls on Randwick City Council to reverse its decision to fly Israeli flag Protesters urge Randwick Council not to fly Israeli flag Indian labour lawyer Clifton D'Rozario to speak at Ecosocialism 2023   International Sudanese left calls for restoring the revolution Sudan: Death toll rises Revolt in France: Macron humiliated, but no victory for workers yet French fascism and the revolt against Macron United States: ‘The Tennessee Three' for democracy, against gun violence United States: Fight to stop ‘Cop City' continues Irish-Australian activist arrested in Dublin while campaigning for Julian Assange Very high participation rate in Cuba's parliamentary elections   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.   If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival Ecosocialism 2023 | A World Beyond Capitalism | Featuring Kohei Saito   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Albanese condemns refugees detained offshore to no future Video: Sydney 2023 Palm Sunday march Labor, Coalition sink war power reform bill Protesters take aim at war industry, nuclear subs Protesters demand ‘Earthcare, not warfare' Merri-bek council rejects proposed development blocking neighbour's sunlight CFMEU demands Labor scrap anti-union laws Video: Sydney Trans Visibility Day march Pride in visibility Ethan Lyons: ‘Attacks on our queer and trans family is an attack on First Nations protocol' Climate protesters demand National Australia Bank stops greenwashing Activists tell National Australia Bank to end support for Whitehaven Coal Knitting Nannas tell Santos to stop its Pilliga fracking plan Justice for Aubrey Donahue There are solutions to the rental crisis   International Britain: Corbyn's ban ‘a disgraceful attack on democracy' The first signs of an ecological class struggle in Germany Canada: Police raid Wet'suwet'en camp and arrest Indigenous land defenders Israeli police invade Al Aqsa Mosque New hope that the long Saudi assault on Yemen will end India: Long march by farmers succeeds India: Tens of thousands of farmers, workers converge on New Delhi India: People will have easier access to tuberculosis treatment after patent extension rejected West Papuan rally in Bali targeted by nationalists West Papuan student charged with treason Corporations finance Myanmar coup regime Ecuador: Rising death toll from landslides highlights mining risks Peru announces withdrawal of ambassador from Colombia Latin American and Caribbean governments agree to join forces against inflation Argentina and Brazil rejoin UNASUR   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.   If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival Ecosocialism 2023 | A World Beyond Capitalism | Featuring Kohei Saito   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Iraq invasion marked with calls for peace, truth 20 years on — Iraq war costs still rising First SAS soldier charged for war crimes in Afghanistan Christian thugs attack trans rights protesters at One Nation rally No support for bigots, Socialist Alliance says Geelong community marches for Pride, defends trans rights Pride wins in Coomera SA Labor blasted about its lack of public, affordable housing Bank summit told not to fund coal, gas Sydney University staff votes to continue strike action NSW Labor wins ‘battle of civility' in lacklustre campaign   International John Mullen: ‘To defend pensions in France, we need a general strike' United States: Thousands rally for peace Britain to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium shells Greeks take to the streets in nationwide general strike Swaziland's anti-monarchy activists face repression Questions grow about Tunisian government response to migrant drownings Lebanon: Protesters demand solutions to economic crisis While silent on apartheid, Israelis protest Netanyahu India: Community health workers protest in Bihar Uruguay: Workers strike against proposed pension reform Mexican guards let 41 migrants and refugees die in fire   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present.   If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Labor's climate ‘safeguard' mechanism must be rejected Santos wins fracking approval Farmers protest mine threat in Lue Ballengarra tree-sit stops logging Student activist arrested at midnight Macquarie's statue must tell the truth, activist says Climate activist cleared of 'traffic' charges Qld, WA finally move to reform gender recognition laws Protesters say ‘no' to AUKUS Protesters tell Richard Marles to scrap AUKUS Socialist Alliance calls for rent freeze Mascot Towers residents demand real action Happier and healthier: Why we need a four-day work week International Catalonia: Barcelona cuts ties with Israel Palestine activists campaign for ‘Sydney statement' Ecuador: Progressive forces sweep local elections Colombia: Tens of thousands march in support of health reforms Mexican groups call for global protests against corporate water plundering Civil society calls on African Union to foster fossil-free future Anti-war Russians, Ukrainians mark Putin's ‘year of terror'   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Adrienne Hill 0:02:32 Maynard's Spooky Action It's back to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub where Maynard interviews Adrienne Hill. Maynard also asks pubbers the big question, "Are the old fashioned skeptical topics still relevant to today's skeptical movment?" https://www.meetup.com/Austskeptics 0:28:50 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:41:02 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the paranormal. 1946.10.12 - The World's News 1950.10.09 - Worker 1947.09.18 - The Age http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #231 - 23.March.2013 Dr Steve Novella from the SGU Podcast Richard Saunders chats to Dr Novella about his podcast and other skeptical adventures - A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis - inFact with Brian Dunning - Guest Editorial with Ben Radford. Astral Projection: Just a Mind Trip. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-231-23-march-2013

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Opposition grows to billions for AUKUS nuclear submarines Barngarla people tell Labor ‘no' to nuclear waste dump Tanya Plibersek told to save Murujuga rock art Video: Sydney student climate strike takes to streets Climate strikers confront Woodside Climate activist Violet Coco's jail sentence overturned Fines given to Fireproof Australia activists Belmarsh Tribunal hears strong evidence for Julian Assange's freedom End violence against women, say unionists on International Women's Day Smash the patriarchy, marchers sing on International Women's Day Sex workers protest for decriminalisation Why we need to protest transphobic hate speech NTEU strikes over Uni of Sydney work agreement   International Britain: Wave of strike action continues France: Macron plays ‘double or nothing' on pension attacks United States: Behind the derailment in Ohio Canada: Mi'kmaq and environmentalists challenge Bay du Nord offshore oil megaproject Canada: Investigation into RCMP extractive capital protection force announced Jammu and Kashmir: Eviction drive sparks anger and protests South Africa moves to downgrade ties with Israel   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more information on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage here. Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats.   February 20 forum on Sovereignty, Treaty & First Nations justice, with Senator Lidia Thorpe and Uncle Gary Murray. Donate to the Kurdish Red Crescent earthquake relief here.   Green Left articles featured in this episode: Australia Banks targeted for supporting Adani Adani in crisis a national webinar is told Public housing activist: ‘We have the right to decent housing' Why we were right to protest the Iraq war 19 years on — still no justice for TJ Hickey Tamils speak out on Oppression Day Lidia Thorpe quits Greens after disagreement over Voice, Treaty International Kurds appeal for urgent aid in wake of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria Turkish dictator Erdogan weaponises earthquake disaster against Kurds Profiteering from militarism: How NATO is using Russia's war in Ukraine Burkina Faso ejects French troops Confronting Canadian policing's deadly record Strike wave continues to build across Britain France: Movement to defend pensions building up steam France: In the movement to defend pensions, will Macron be beaten?   We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter. Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, AntennaPod, iTunes and Podcast Addict.

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. From a creepy doll, to a house in New England, to putting the Devil on trial, the investigation of these incidents made the reputations of two of the most famous figures in the world of the paranormal, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their research, writings, speaking events and more not only raised awareness and interest in hunting down the supernatural, but lead to a thriving series of horror movies. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Alex Matsuo from The Spooky Stuff to discuss the Spiritualism movement & origins of parapsychology, both the real and fictional versions of the Warrens & their investigations, why you don't want to disturb supernatural entities, how the movie Warrens are like Sam & Dean Winchester, ethics in ghost hunting, their issues with The Conjuring 2, how Catholic imagery can easily be used to horrific effect, America's obsession with hauntings, and what if a different Wilson was cast as Ed Warren. Emanuel Swedenborg, Franz Mesmer, The Fox Sisters, Peter Underwood, & Hans Holzer The Amityville Horror trailer. Ben Radford, professional skeptic, disucsses the Warrens. The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle. The Conjuring trailer. House of Darkness House of Light by Andrea Perron. The Enfield poltergeist and The Enfield Haunting trailer. White With Red short film. Hostage to the Devil: The Possession and Exorcism of Five Contemporary Americans by Malachi Marti. Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places by Colin Dickey. Alex's books on Amazon. The fact that this episode was recorded on Lorraine's birthday, and is being released on Valentine's Day, is strictly a coincidence. We swear. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, Discord, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.  

Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist go through the latest news from Australia and around the world. For more info on all of these stories, read our in-depth coverage at greenleft.org.au. Public Forum: Sovereignty, Treaty & First Nations Justice Music and editing by LittleArcherBeats. We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.

Yes, so our guest this episode is . . . Ben! We take a look at a few strange things in the news first, like "Hunger Stones" and a "Surprise Spanish Stonehenge"! (No one expects the Spanish Stonehenge!). Then we dive into some media literacy themes and lessons in Ben's latest book, "America the Fearful: Media and the Marketing of National Panics." Part primer on what ties folklore of old to the anxiety-riddled news of today, part catalog of biases that influence the news, and part exploration of solutions, our talk goes into some familar territory for longtime listeners.  

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:12 Susan Gerbic in Haunted Las Vegas Join Susan as she explores the Zac Bagans haunted museum in the company of Kenny Biddle, Ben Radford and Coral Pollock. What do a bunch of skeptics make of a so-called paranormal location? https://thehauntedmuseum.com 0:20:27 TikTok Homeopathy This classic of quackery has found its way onto the popular social media platform. What do TikTok users say about this pretend medicine? Are they for it, against it or both? 0:37:54 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "reflexology". This week's trove segment is brought to you by Adrienne Hill. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Over The Rainbow 4.08.22.mp3 Host, Bob Brown and guest, Ben Radford discuss Cryptozoology.

Joining me this week is author of "Tracking the Chupacabra", Benjamin Radford. Ben approaches his search for the elusive creature with a critical but careful eye. Among the monsters said to roam the world's jungles and desolate deserts, none is more feared than the chupacabra--the blood-sucking beast blamed for the mysterious deaths of thousands of animals since the 1990s. Combining five years of careful investigation (including information from eyewitness accounts, field research, and forensic analysis) with a close study of the creature's cultural and folkloric significance, Radford's book is the first to fully explore and try to solve the decades-old mystery of the chupacabra. Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.https://www.amazon.com/Tracking-Chupacabra-Vampire-Fiction-Folklore/dp/0826350151PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUTUBE!Join us in chat: https://www.youtube.com/paranormalpopHumanitarian Aid for Ukraine:https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-helpAlien Coffee Bean discount code: MYSTERY20https://aliencoffeebean.comhttps://pinebushmuseum.com/gallery-lectures/LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/CoffeeandUFOsPlease consider supporting the channel by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/paranormalpopThank you!#chupacabra #cryptid #paranormal

From phony "Maya Elders" to so-called "psychics," crystal skulls are a hallmark of pseudohistory and new age misrepresentations of Mesoamerican history. In this episode, we are joined by author and researcher Ben Radford of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine as we take a look at an alleged crystal skull from Southern Colorado / Northern New Mexico!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

This week's show gets its name from the outtakes at the end of the episode. Ben Radford returns this week to talk about his new book Big-If True: Adventures in Oddity. We talk about some of the crazy correspondence that he has received over the years, The aftermath of his "Bad Clowns " book, Elvis in Home alone? The Vatican's "Miracle Examiner", Aliens are in my mucus! and lots of other craziness. Warning, Roejen is way whacked out on caffeine in this show so...Yeah.. Closing Music For The Show: Foals - What went down.

Ed & Lorraine Warren are known to many as the first international celebrity paranormal investigators. Their names are attached to such infamous cases like the Amityville incident, the events that inspired the Conjuring movies, and the doll Annabelle....including many more...But what if the Warrens were more interested in promoting their own celebrity and bottom line than actually helping those they were trying to investigate? What if they took credit in these cases without providing much insight of evidence or doing any actual investigative work at all?Ben Radford & Celestia Ward from the skeptic podcast Squaring The Strange return to Unexplained Inc. to examine some of these cases and debunk several myths surrounding thie romanticized story of this couple. In fact they question whether the couple had any credibility or positive impact on the realm of paranormal investigation whatsoever...this is not a discussion to speak ill of the dead but is a realistic examination into their legacy...here are some other topics:- Ben's personal experience with the author of Haunting In Connecticut- What does it actually take to become a demonologist?- The Warrens' relationship with Det. Ralph Sarchie- Their paranormal artifacts museum which is  fully stocked with creepy items.- How money is still being made by their name to this day- The dark secret surrounding the personal life of Ed Warren- The overall impact of the Warrens' legacy on this fieldHate comments being read by a Youtube about trying to 'expose' the Warrens:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U57xZfjd2GkRalph Sarchie documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL4DaJ0aJt0&t=4sSquaring The Strange:https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com

Historian Ben Baumann speaks with science based paranormal investigator Ben Radford about superstitious beliefs. (Ben Radford is the Deputy Editor of Skeptical Inquirer Magazine, Research Fellow for the Committee of Skeptical Inquiry, Folklorist, Science Based Paranormal investigator, author of several books and countless articles regarding various superstitious beliefs, co-host of the podcast "Squaring the Strange", and has appeared on television various times including on the Discovery Channel, BBC, National Geographic, and more.) For more on Ben Radford visit the following links: Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squaring-the-strange/id1226273233 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ben.radford.58 Twitter- https://twitter.com/BTRadford Articles- https://skepticalinquirer.org/s/?_sft_authors=benjamin-radford Latest Book- Big-If True: Adventures in Oddity

April talks with Celestia Ward, one of the hosts of Squaring the Strange, a podcast that focuses on evidence-based analysis covering a very wide variety of topics. In this episode, April finds out how Celestia got started as a skeptical researcher; they also discuss some of the techniques Celestia uses to focus on finding facts while still acknowledging that she, like all of us, has biases. Along the way they mention skeptic icon James Randi, Penn and Teller, folklorist Jeannie Thomas, and Mick West, author and founder of metabunk.org. April also find out that Celestia is a big fan of the number 13 (the episode number)! After the interview, Celestia mentioned that she spent eight years as an academic editor at Johns Hopkins University Press, and says of that experience "Cutting your teeth on reference lists that are nearly as long as the chapters instills you with a respect for thorough research." Episode 13 show notes:Here’s the Squaring the Strange website. You can also find them on Apple Podcasts:https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com/website Hey, look what I found! An 2015 article about Celestia in Skeptical Inquirer, written by Ben Radford (now one of her co-hosts on Squaring the Strange):https://skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/facing-art-and-skepticism-caricaturist-celestia-ward/ A good NPR article giving some background and a proper sendoff for James Randi:https://www.npr.org/2020/10/22/926717787/amazing-escape-artist-magician-and-skeptic-james-randi-dead-at-92 The website for one of the best skeptic/science podcasts out there, The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe: https://www.theskepticsguide.org/ A great article from a science education website about why scientist must also be skeptics:http://www.ces.fau.edu/nasa/introduction/scientific-inquiry/why-must-scientists-be-skeptics.php Wikipedia (yeah, sometimes it’s a perfectly good source) has a list of Penn and Teller’s Bullshit episodes:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Penn_%26_Teller:_Bullshit!_episodes Here’s the lecture by Jeannie Thomas in which she references the SLAP testing method, and confesses that she’s even been pulled in by scary-sounding claims that ended up being untrue (it is a BYU lecture, so there is an opening prayer—do with that what you will):https://vimeo.com/507323130 To quickly check a news story to see if it has any basis in fact, try https://leadstories.com/ or factcheck.org Wanna buy Mick West’s book? Here you go:https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Rabbit-Hole-Conspiracy-Theories-ebook/dp/B077YS5G2N Contact Celestia Ward for information about her caricatures at:https://www.2headsstudios.com/

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 Ben Radford's New Book The famed skeptical investigator, podcaster and author tells us about his new book, a collection of stories covering almost 2 decades. http://benjaminradford.com 0:17:25 ESP - 250 We join a live broadcast of the European Skeptics Podcast to congratulate them for 250 episodes. https://theesp.eu 0:19:52 Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma This week Michelle looks at "The Appeal to Emotion". Also known as "argument from passion", this is when you manipulate emotions in order to try and win an argument or promote your point, especially in the absence of good evidence. It is also a red herring, that is, a way of diverting attention away from the issue at hand. 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. 0:25:50 GSoW News with Susan Gerbic Susan and friends chime in to bring us up to date with the latest from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. From Wiki to psychic stings and more. With Adrienne Hill, Rob Palmer and Leonard Tramiel. https://www.facebook.com/Gerbic Also Corona Conspiracy - Upload Images https://coronaconspiracy.cloud

Ghostly Talk Karen Stollznow, Ben Radford, and Blake Smith From Monster Talk Join Us. / Carlisle Bergquist Explains 10 Billion Beats To Us. Pt. 3

Ghostly Talk Karen Stollznow, Ben Radford, and Blake Smith From Monster Talk Join Us. / Carlisle Bergquist Explains 10 Billion Beats To Us. Pt. 3

Ghostly Talk Karen Stollznow, Ben Radford, and Blake Smith From Monster Talk Join Us. / Carlisle Bergquist Explains 10 Billion Beats To Us. Pt. 1

Ghostly Talk Karen Stollznow, Ben Radford, and Blake Smith From Monster Talk Join Us. / Carlisle Bergquist Explains 10 Billion Beats To Us. Pt. 2

Seth Shostak, SETI Institute Senior Astronomer, discovers what it's like to host StarTalk All-Stars when he welcomes skeptic Ben Radford and new comic co-host Ray Ellin to discuss UFOs, aliens, government cover-ups, Roswell, and space-faring dinosaurs.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/ufos-and-possible-aliens-with-seth-shostak-repeat/

Skeptical Inquirer Deputy Editor Ben Radford joins me to talk about his new book "Investigating Ghosts: The Scientific Search for Spirits" and other facets of how sketpics approach the world of the paranormal. We also speak to a local man who is having something strange happen at his home.

Talking about the skeptical side of the paranormal with Ben Radford and his background in investigations. Ben comes on at least twice a year because our conversations kick ass! www.benjaminradford.com

Seth Shostak welcomes skeptic Ben Radford and comic co-host Ray Ellin to discuss UFOs, aliens, government cover-ups, Roswell, and space-faring dinosaurs. Now extended with Neil and Bill talking UFOs, the green flash, their favorite alien, and more!Don't miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-starsiTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.cStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstarsTuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p949405/Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I2nz5bguurd5se7zu4fhnd25lk4NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/

Hayley and Charlie are joined by Ben Radford to discuss the 2016 Killer Clowns urban legend and the numerous reports to law enforcement about people dressed as clowns trying to "get" children. Was there any fact to this, or was this just a moral panic? Plus, we discuss the latest controversial evidence to be presented by UK TV show 'Most Haunted'.

Seth Shostak, SETI Institute Senior Astronomer, discovers what it's like to host StarTalk All-Stars when he welcomes skeptic Ben Radford and new comic co-host Ray Ellin to discuss UFOs, aliens, government cover-ups, Roswell, and space-faring dinosaurs.NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/