Podcasts about eran segev

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 CSICON 2023 A grab bag of interviews and sounds from the meeting in Las Vegas. Jim Underdown Dr Angie Mattke Adrienne Hill Celestia Ward 0:11:14 Skepticon 2023 Interview Stephen Bavaro joins us to talk about his upcoming appearance at the Australian Skeptics National Convention. The story of Atlantis! See a preview at this talk at Sydney Skeptics in the pub, November 2nd. https://meetu.ps/c/dRPP/SSz1/a http://www.skepticon.org.au 0:18:08 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Flying Sorcery - By Dr Steve Roberts A search of skys for UFOs and famous hoaxes. A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 34 No. 4 http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:28:00 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the paranormal. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #262 - 27.October.2013 A chat with Gunnar Roland Tjomlid. 'Placebo Defekten' is a new book from this Norwegian author - A Week in Science - The Think Tank. In the Think Tank this week are Eran Segev, Joanne and Marcos Benhamu, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Margaret-Ann Tait. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-262-27-oct-2013

Astronomy Cast Ep. 694: Mission Roll Call Part 3: Sun, Mercury, and Venus by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Oct 16, 2023. Our journey through space missions continues. Now we move away from the Earth to the rest of the solar system. What's out there orbiting, roving and flying on other worlds and in interplanetary space. Today we look inward and we'll talk about the missions studying the Sun, Mercury and Venus.   Thank you to all of our patrons who allow us to do this! This week I'd like to thank Jeremy Kerwin, Stuart Mills, Slug!, Harold Bardenhogan, Matthew Horstman, Kimberly Reich, Georgie Ianov, Scott Bieber, Jim Schooler. Marco Yarasi, David Gates, Alex Cohen, Justin Proctor, Claudia Mastriani, Scott Cohen, Disastrina, Kinsaya Pianflinko, Mathias Hayden, The Big Squish Squash!, Tim Garish, Gregory Singleton, Tim McMackin, Jeff Wilson Cooper, Paul D Disney, Benjamin Mueller, Ninja Nick, Kenneth Ryan, Eran Segev, Scott Briggs and Bruce Amazine. Thank you all so much! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sTwlc1ELTA Streamed live on Oct 16, 2023. Our journey through space missions continues. Now we move away from the Earth to the rest of the solar system. What's out there orbiting, roving and flying on other worlds and in interplanetary space. Today we look inward and we'll talk about the missions studying the Sun, Mercury and Venus.   Thank you to all of our patrons who allow us to do this! This week I'd like to thank Jeremy Kerwin, Stuart Mills, Slug!, Harold Bardenhogan, Matthew Horstman, Kimberly Reich, Georgie Ianov, Scott Bieber, Jim Schooler. Marco Yarasi, David Gates, Alex Cohen, Justin Proctor, Claudia Mastriani, Scott Cohen, Disastrina, Kinsaya Pianflinko, Mathias Hayden, The Big Squish Squash!, Tim Garish, Gregory Singleton, Tim McMackin, Jeff Wilson Cooper, Paul D Disney, Benjamin Mueller, Ninja Nick, Kenneth Ryan, Eran Segev, Scott Briggs and Bruce Amazine. Thank you all so much!    We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:32 You Can Count on Adrienne Interview with Courtney Heard Courtney Heard is the host of the Q-Dropped Podcast, featuring stories of relationships torn apart by QAnon. She has been an active and outspoken member of the online atheist community since 2014, when she launched her blog, www.godlessmom.com. Born and raised secular in British Columbia, she has never been religious but has found the sudden increase of conspiratorial thinking in the mainstream discourse unsettling. She has dedicated much of her free time to telling the stories of people who have lost a loved one to QAnon because her own parents have been lost down the same rabbit hole. https://www.porthosmedia.net/qdropped 0:17:41 Local Skeptics Susan Gerbic chats to Greg Roe from the Santa Cruz County Skeptics, a group for science enthusiasts, critical thinkers, and skeptics in Santa Cruz County, California. They socialize, promote science and critical thinking in their community, host talks, and more. https://www.meetup.com/santa-cruz-county-skeptics https://www.facebook.com/groups/1419831232169981 0:23:06 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. Includes Adrienne's Canadian word of the week, "Kerfuffle". http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:33:44 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references about mysterious India. paper here http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Meet the ex-NYPD cop and private investigator who tracks down fraud psyhics https://youtu.be/2GHt018bMFQ 10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #241 - 2.June.2013 A chat with Canberra Skeptics - A Week in Science - The Think Tank. Once again we head to our club at the end of the street to talk about issues of the day. Joining us this week are Joanne Benhamu, Dr Rachie and Eran Segev. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-241-2-june-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Susan Gerbic 0:01:38 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill WikiProject Alternative Medicine With the help Richard Saunders, Adrienne takes a look at the top ten list of topics at "WikiProject Alternative Medicine", which states, "This WikiProject aims primarily to facilitate the development of professional articles on all aspects of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine. The scope of this WikiProject will be referred to throughout our project pages simply as CAM (complementary and alternative medicine)." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Alternative_medicine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Alternative_medicine/Popular_pages WikiProject Report, Special:FAQs https://Wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-04-01/WikiProject_report 0:25:04 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:35:30 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Fake Cures". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #227 - 23.Feb.2013 Water Divining Preview We talk to Laurie Smith about the upcoming water divining tests in Mitta Mitta - Maynard's Spooky Action.. An interview with Simon Taylor, an Australian comedian and Hollywood writer. ... He writes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and much more - The Think Tank. Join Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev, Guy Segev and Richard Saunders for skeptical talk of skeptical issues https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-227-23-feb-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:06 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill WikiProject Paranormal With the help of Rob Palmer and Richard Saunders, Adrienne takes a look at the top ten list of topics at "WikiProject Paranormal", which "aims to provide a framework for the improvement and organisation of articles related to the paranormal, anomalous phenomena and other similar areas." https://Wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Paranormal https://Wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Paranormal/Popular_pages WikiProject Report, Special:FAQs https://Wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-04-01/WikiProject_report 0:24:36 A new book from Susan Gerbic In this interview, Susan tell us of the book she is writing about so-called "Grief Vampires", people who prey on grieving and vulnerable people by apparently receiving messages from their dead loved ones. 0:37:32 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Amoung the Witches of Suburbia". The Canberra Times - 30 August 1987 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #221 - 13.Jan.2013 Maynard interviews with Brain Dunning about WORMS!.. and other monsters - Dr Rachie appears on the national TV show, 'The Project'. This time she comments on the anti-vaccination book "Melanie's Marvellous Measles" - The Think Tank. Join Dianne, Dr Rachie, Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev and Richard Saunders as they chat about skeptical news and events. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-221-12-jan-2013

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:19 New Age pseudoscience is no match for COVID-19 In a break with a decades-long tradition, members of Australian Skeptics will not be attending this weekend's Mind Body Spirit exhibition in Sydney's Darling Harbour due to the dangers of the spread of COVID-19 and the ignorant attitudes of some exhibitors. https://www.skeptics.com.au/2020/03/12/new-age-pseudoscience-is-no-match-for-covid-19/ 0:09:26 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Australian Skeptics' dinner meeting This week climate change with, Dick Smith Jessica Singer Maia Marsh and Eran Segev   0:28:17 Logical Fallacies. With Michelle Bijkersma This week Michelle looks at "Straw Man". 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. 0:36:17 I Think we need to Think - With Susan Gerbic Susan gives us an update on some recent additions and revisions to Wiki pages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Mandatory_Vaccination https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shalom_House http://www.gsowteam.org/ 0:43:45 Life is Wild - With Michelle Franklin Wild Horses. Michelle talks about invasive species. The whole world is full of invasive animal and plant species, and we've seen the argument that it doesn't matter anymore, that we should just accept that the world is all mixed together now, and boundaries are arbitrary, and this is just how it is. Also Maynard's 2020 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2020-maynard-calendar Skepticon 2020 https://www.gcskeptics.com/skepticon-2020

Today we're joined with Eran Segev, the president of Australian Skeptics. We talk about what the organization does, their convention coming up in October, and the lovely anti-vaccination movement.Opening InvocationMuppets (Thanks to @Ghostwoods @MichaelToole @camgarrity)Hero of the Week:Anonymous

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:03:15 Claire Klingenberg heading to Scotland We chat to Claire about her work as the President of the European Council of Skeptical Organizations and learn of her upcoming trip to speak in Scotland. https://cz.linkedin.com/in/claire-klingenberg-b3146293 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-skeptics-presents-paranormal-beliefs-in-everyday-lives-tickets-48401971600 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claire-klingenberg-suspending-disbelief-a-skeptic-visits-a-religious-group-tickets-47916590813   0:12:50 Anti-Vax film minus producer The creator of an anti-vaccination documentary abandons a planned tour of Australia, due to begin on Thursday, as she has not been granted a visa. http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2017/09/12/another-antivaccine-film-disguised-as-a-documentary-this-time-lying-about-hpv-vaccines/ http://youtu.be/mTprFOmIjIg   0:19:42 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Another fun night at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. We hear about some new woo and old woo doing the rounds. Also news about the upcoming Australian Skeptics Blood Drive in Sydney. With Tim Medham, Trish Hann, Jessica Hazard-White, Jessica Singer, Ian Bryce, Eran Segev, Nick Prowse and more. BACK 2 THE 80's - Maynard in Perth WA. 11-12 August 2018 https://tickets.myguestlist.com.au/v25b015ca4d5b42/back-2-the-80s-/evs5b015ca4dcb2d/ Gilford house of miracles (see page 38) https://tinyurl.com/y7zrcx38   0:44:33 The New Zealand Skeptics Conference 2018 The Chair of the NZ Skeptics Craig Shearer with news of the New Zealand Skeptics Conference 2018 http://conference.skeptics.nz/   Also... Richard Sauders on ABC Radio (listen from 2:05:00) http://www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/evenings/evenings/10036782 Australian Skeptics National Convention 2018 https://convention.skeptics.com.au Sydney Science Week - Speed Meet Scientists https://maas.museum/event/maasive-lates-science/ Mordi Skeptics in the Pub https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/    

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:50 Michael Marshall from The Good Thinking Society The British Homeopathic Association lost their legal case against NHS England, with the judge dismissing all four parts of their case. The BHA had sought to overturn NHS England’s announcement in November 2017 of new guidance which advises GP’s not to prescribe homeopathic remedies. https://goodthinkingsociety.org/homeopaths-legal-challenge-to-nhs-england-fails/ BHA’s reply to legal loss - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MOwo6XHZ5M   0:22:15 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Once again Maynard heads for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to ask those hard questions. We hear from Jessica Singer, Eran Segev, Aletha Dean, Trish Hann, Lara Benham, Tim Mendham and more. What can skeptics learn from believers?   0:33:00 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Interview with TV's Dr Brad McKay. "Doctor Shopping", Drug use, warm milk, spooning, Bilirubin, Spanish Flu and more.   Also... Australian Skeptics National Convention 2018 https://convention.skeptics.com.au SkeptiCal 2018 http://www.skepticalcon.com SkeptiCal Pre-Conference Skeptics in the Pub https://www.facebook.com/events/172114056794746/ Saunders' talk in Bend, Oregon https://www.meetup.com/Skeptics-in-the-Pub/events/250879095/    

0:00:00 Message from James Randi 0:00:45 Introduction Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka   0:07:10 Australian Skeptics Flu Vaccination Day Skeptics in Sydney take advantage of the Australian Skeptics Flu Vaccination afternoon. We are in the good hands of Dr Brad McKay, an Australian doctor, television personality and author. He is best known for his television series Embarrassing Bodies Down Under.   0:17:00 The Think Tank The long awaited return of the Think Tank with guests, Eran Segev, Lara Benham, Tim Mendham, Amanda Rose, Triah Hann and Maynard. Includes messages from : Squaring the Strange Podcast - George Hrab - Heidi Robertson - Susan Gerbic - Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - The Skeptic Guide to the Universe Podcast - Eran Segev -Dr. Cassandra Perryman - Prof. Paul Willis - The ESP Podcast - Jo Benhamu - Derek Colanduno - Skeptics with a K Podcast - Shelly Stocken - Mandy-Lee Noble - Jo Alabaster - Brian Dunning   0:07:26 Easter Egg? Also... Thank you to all the reporters over the past 10 years and thank you to those who support the show. No rest for your producer as show 501 is already in the works. --------- Australian Skeptics National Convention 2018 https://convention.skeptics.com.au SkeptiCal 2018 http://www.skepticalcon.com CSIcon 2018 http://www.skeptiCalCon.com

This week we bring you an interview with Britt Marie Hermes and Eran Segev regarding the lawsuit against Britt Marie. Britt Marie has been taken to court in Germany by US-based naturopath ‘Dr' Colleen Huber, claiming that Britt has defamed her. This concerns statements Britt Marie made in a blog, in which she was critical of the medical and fundraising practices of the Naturopathic Cancer Society and the Nature Works Best Cancer Clinic (Huber is associated with both). Please also check out our event page at http://theesp.eu/events_in_europe Segments: Intro; Interview; Fundraiser promo; Farewell; Outro; Out-takes

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:12 Mayanrd's Spooky Action! Time again for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. December's guest was Samuel Hutchinson who gave a preview of his documenatary film ' Conspirituality'. We also here from pubbers who give their opinon on the project. Includes A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev. https://www.facebook.com/mustgofasterfilms 0:23:13 Anti-vaxxer on the hunt for $$$ The on-again-off-again head of the Australian [anti] Vaccination-skeptics Network (AVSN) is trying to raise $5000 per month via the Patroen site to “help make my dream of widespread vaccination education become a reality and – nearly as important – make nocompulsoryvaccination the anti-choice government’s and pharma’s biggest nightmare!” http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/11/29/anti-vaxxer-meryl-dorey-spruiking-for/ 0:28:05 Spoon Bending on the Radio Richard heads into the studios of Talking Lifestyle in Sydney to bend some spoons with presenters John Stanley and Garry Linnell. Audio credit Macquarie Media 2017. See the highlight video here: https://www.talkinglifestyle.com.au/podcast/video-gellers-spoon-bending-fact-or-fiction Also... Bunga Bunga LIVE 19th of Dec. http://maynard.com.au/bunga-bunga-xmas-2017/

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:50 Mayanrd's Spooky Action! We join Mayanrd at the pre-convention drinks in Sydney. Skeptics from all over Australia and overseas crammed into one pub! Includes Paul Gibbs, Beth Place, Heidi Robertson, Paul Roberts, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Trish Hann, Dr Brad McKay, Jessica Singer and Richard Saunders. 0:31:00 2017 Bent Spoon to NICM; Skeptic of the Year Christine Bayne Every year, Australian Skeptics hand out a range of awards – some positive, and the not-so-desirable Bent Spoon. This year’s winners include a couple of key campaigners against pseudomedicine, and one university-based proponent of pseudomedicine. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/11/19/2017-bent-spoon-to-nicm-skeptic-of-the-year-christine-bayne/ 0:37:05 Blue Mountains Skeptics in the Pub We take a train up to Wentworth Falls in the Blue Moutains west of Sdydney to kick off the first Skeptics in the Pub. Good food, good beer and a piano. With Peter Bowdtich and Tim Medham. Blue Mountains Skeptics Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1121976514605992/ Grand View Hotel https://tinyurl.com/y6uudb94 0:49:05 United action by Skeptics on anti-vax presentation – Sydney Council under fire The cancellation of the listing for an anti-vaccination lecture, posted on the City of Sydney Council’s “what’s on” site, is indicative of the sort of rapid and definitive results that can be achieved by concerted and united action by Skeptics. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/11/20/united-action-by-skeptics-on-anti-vax-presentation-sydney-council-under-fire/ Also... https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/ Australian Skeptics - Late night radio segment with Mike Williams http://www.2gb.com/podcast/richard-saunders-from-australian-skeptics-society/ Australian Skeptics - Breakfast with John Stanley and Garry Linnell https://omny.fm/shows/john-and-garry/the-skeptics-debunk-all-things-ufo-or-do-they

This episode is a post-congress show that features interviews with Eran Segev, president of Australian Skeptics Inc. and Martin Mahner, who runs the office of the German skeptical organisation, GWuP. If you want to have more information on Denkfest, please check it out here: https://denkfest.ch/de/

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:10 More Good Thinking with Michael Marshall Marsh brings us up to date with the latest news on homeopathy in the UK with recommendations being looked at that would help curtail this quackery. http://goodthinkingsociety.org 0:15:00 Reports from NECSS Bob Novella from the The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Podcast joins us to chat about what it's like to perform live in front of a skeptical audience.. 0:23:00 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Shuj Esufali NASA is looking at the art of origami to help it send people to Mars! https://www.australiascience.tv 0:24:40 The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson Hendra virus infection is a serious condition which can be fatal. The virus was first discovered after an outbreak of illness in horses Hendra, Brisbane in 1994. 0:35:20 Interview with Ann Reid #2 This week Ann Reid from the National Center for Science Education in the USA tells us about the problems faced when trying to communicate the science of climate change. https://ncse.com/ Also... Space Time with Stuart Gary and guest Eran Segev https://audioboom.com/channel/starstuffwithstuartgary Richard Saunders and Tim Medham - late night radio segment http://www.2gb.com/?s=Skeptics Mordi Skeptics in the Pub https://www.meetup.com/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub Maynard and Bunga Bunga maynard.com.au CSI Con - Las Vagas http://csiconference.org European Skeptics Congress - Wroclaw http://euroscepticscon.org QED - Manchester qedcon.org Skepticon Sydney http://www.skeptics.com.au

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Included is Maynard's big moment winning the Cast Away Podcast Award 2017, and a tribute to Jo Alabaster for all her wonderful work. Video - Cast Away with Maynard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcb95oKN7zI&feature=youtu.be&t=2652 0:09:33 Take Stock... with Shelley Stocken Pete Evans, celebrity chef, Paleo diet promoter, and 2015 winner of the Australian Skeptics’ Bent Spoon award, can’t understand why the Australian Medical Association thinks he’s irresponsible and putting people’s health at risk by exercising his “wilful arrogance” in “mischievously questioning medical advice”. “Well well well,” he said, following a barrage of criticism from the AMA and others. “The AMA has once again tweeted that I am putting people’s lives at risk….WHY?” http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/29/pete-evans-who-needs-qualifications/ 0:17:27 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Dr Brian Greene Maynard and crew head into the city of Sydney to hear a talk by Dr Brian Greene. Time travel, black holes, worm holes, computer simulations and more! Includes vox pops with Eran Segev, Lara Benham, Aletha Dean and from Think Inc., Desh Amila. Think Inc. gleefully welcomes the return of Dr Brian Greene in 2017 for another round of mind-bending (and mending) explanations for reality-altering discoveries. https://www.thinkinc.org.au 0:33:43 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis https://www.australiascience.tv/?s=Brew Our thoughts are with North Queensland today as it cops a belting from Cyclone Debbie. Here's how to make it through the information overload. Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order coffee.  https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-surviving-a-media-storm 0:36:38 Update on the Geoclense Home Harmonizer Choice has put a so-called Geoclense Home Harmonizer through a test, and found it to be a waste of money and sure to turn off your friends. Geoclense is sold as a “Geopathic Stress and Electromagnetic Radiation Harmonizer”. The product, supplied by Victorian company Orgone Effects Australia, is a solid block of green plastic resin with a plug moulded into the back. It has no components or circuitry – it is simply the block and a plug. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/27/choice-rubbishes-home-harmonizer-no-effect-and-a-waste-of-money Geoclense Home Harmonizer review https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/gadgets/tech-gadgets/articles/geoclense-home-harmonizer-review Orgone Geoclense Home Harmonizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Al295UQas Also... Gravity Waves - Public · Hosted by Mordialloc Skeptics - 11th April https://www.facebook.com/events/1290129051064045/ Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar

On this episode, you'll find news, events and interesting topics, including Skepsis, the Norwegian skeptical organisation revitalised, the status of homeopathy in the Czech Republic, AllTrials starts TrialsTracker, an automated tool to find unpublished trials, a German university to offer a homeopathy course, James Randi receives the first Oberhummer Prize in Vienna, CICAP launches the next Mystery Investigator Course in Padova and El Esceptico Nr. 45 is out of the print. Also featuring a report from QED 2016 with Eran Segev from the Australian Skeptics as well as Diana Barbosa and Joao Monteiro from ComCept, the Portugese Skeptic Community. Segments Intro; Greetings & Feedback; On this day; What's on in Europe?; What's hot in Europe?; QED report; Really Wrong; Quote

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Maynard 0:05:05Maynard's Spooky Action.. At the Lawrence Leung ShowWe attend the new live show, "Very Strange Things" and chat to Eran Segev and Lawrence about magic, mentalism and being skeptical. 0:24:43The Raw Skeptic ReportThis week Heidi Robertson is live on the spot to bring us reports from the first Skeptic in the Pub in the Northern Rivers of NSW. 0:39:23Chiropractor Cracks Baby's SpineDoctors condemn shocking video of a crying FOUR-DAY-OLD baby having her back cracked by a chiropractor - because she is suffering from colic.

0:00:00 Introduction Jo Alabaster   0:02:12 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and interviews Dr Brad McKay from TV's 'Embarrassing Bodies Down Under'. What does Dr Brad think to so-called "Alternitive Medicine"? Then Maynard chats to some pharmacists who were in the audiance about quackery in the Chemist Shops. Finally he asks Eran Segev what he thinks about the retirment of James Randi.   0:21:17 Dr Bob and UFOs Dr Bob aka Dr Steve Roberts gives his views on the lack of UFOs in recent years. Come back E.T.!   0:27:28 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:32:20 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster This week Jo reviews the anti-vaccination book aimed at children, "Melanie's Marvelous Measles".

Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster from Mind Body Wallet   0:04:00 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Look... up in the sky! It's a bird.. it's a plane... it's Chemtrails? Jo gives us the low down and the high up on these trails in teh sky.   0:17:00 Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award An overview of some of the 2014 nominees.   0:22:37 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:25:30 Mind Body Wallet Report Jo Alabaster, Eran Segev, Alethea Dean and Richard Saunders live from the woo fest.   0:37:20 Maynard's Spooky Action...  This week Maynard catches up with the Ghost Hunters Of South Coast and Territories.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 A chat with Gunnar Roland Tjomlid  'Placebo Defekten' is a new book from this Norwegian author. 0:21:30 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:24:34 The Think Tank  In the Think Tank this week are Eran Segev, Joanne and Marcos Benhamu, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Margaret-Ann Tait.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 A chat with Canberra Skeptics  Join us for a drink and a chat with Andrew Gould and Amanda Devaus from Canberra. News on the upcoming Australian Skeptics convention, TAM in Las Vegas, Tarot Cards and more! 0:18:35 A Week in Science  The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:35:55 The Think Tank  Once again we head to our club at the end of the street to talk about issues of the day. Joining us this week are Joanne Benhamu, Dr Rachie and Eran Segev.

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:15 Water Divining Preview  We talk to Laurie Smith about the upcoming water divining tests in Mitta Mitta. 0:18:00 Maynard's Spooky Action..  An interview with Simon Taylor, an Australian comedian and Hollywood writer. ... He writes for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and much more. 0:27:50 The Think Tank  Join Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev, Guy Segev and Richard Saunders for skeptical talk of skeptical issues

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:00     Maynard's Spooky Action..An interview with Brain Dunning about WORMS!.. and other monsters.0:23:50     Dr Rachie ReportsWith Dr Rachael DunlopOnce again Dr Rachie appears on the national TV show, 'The Project'. This time she comments on the anti-vaccination book "Melanie's Marvellous Measles".0:32:40 The Think TankJoin Dianne, Dr Rachie, Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev and Richard Saunders as they chat about skeptical news and events.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:50Testing ShuziSports wristband claims ‘nonsensical techno-babble’ says consumer rights group - Read by Michael Marshall, vice-president of the Merseyside Skeptics Society.:09:25Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012An interview with Eran Segev from Australian Skeptics.0:30:25From Scotland with love. Richard Saunders and Maynard chat to Ben and Steve Makin from Edinburgh Skeptics about their talk, "Where's the Harm" - traditional, complementary and New Age treatments and practices.

0:00:00     Messages from Steve Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Rebecca Watson and Evan Bernstein from The Skeptics' Guide to The Universe podcast and Brian Dunning from Skeptoid.com0:03:00     IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sokja0:15:25     Maynard's Spooky Action.. at TAM 2012 An interview with D.J. Grothe from The James Randi Educational Foundation0:36:38     Messages from Derek Colanduno from Skepticality and Fionnuala Murphy from The Skeprechauns0:37:20     If you knew Shuzi - Read by Richard SaundersOver the past couple of years, the attention of Australian Skeptics has been drawn to a long line of so called “Power Bands”. Yet another contender — the Shuzi ‘nano-vibrational technology’ — has recently been investigated by the Skeptics.0:51:14     Messages from George Hrab from The Geologic Podcast and Mike, Marsh and Colin from Skeptics with a K0:53:17     The Think TankA speical Think Tank looking back over 200 episodes of The Skeptic Zone. Joining Richard Saunders are Dr Racheal Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Eran Segev.1:27:44     "And while you do that... I'll run down the stairs and grab a nice...."

00:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders00:02:00Interview wtih Tim Farley What's the harm? Well you may ask. What's the harm in Acupuncture, Alphabiotics, Alternative dentistry, Alternative medicine, Applied kinesiology, Autism denial, Ayurvedic medicine, Chelation therapy, Chiropractic, Colloidal silver, Colon cleansing and on and on and on?TimFarley has been investigating the real harm caused by these modalities.00:22:22The Think Tank with Dr Rachie ReportsIn the tank this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Maynard, Eran Segev and Richard Saunders.During the tank, Dr Rachie reports on the latest news regarding the Austraian (Anti)Vacccination Network and American Airlines. We also have great news for Maynard!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:07:40 Interview with Alison Medcalfe and Keir Little from Edinburgh SkepticsAll the way from QED in Manchester, Richard Saunders sits down with some of the people behind the Scottish Skeptics and finds out that they do much more than just look for lake monsters!0:22:25 Interview with Fraser Cain from Universe Today and Astronomy CastIt's the return of 'A Grain of Salt' with Eran Segev. This week Eran chats to Fraser Cain about podcasting, blogging, space and video casts.0:47:10 Maynard's Spooky Action...What you would put on a Skeptics' Billboard? What message, what image? Maynard puts down his drink, picks up his mic and asked pubbers at Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Maynard0:03:10Report on AVN v. HCCC court case followed by comments from Peter 'Ratbags' Bowditch and Richard Saunders 0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action... What is the story with Schrödinger's Cat? Maynard chats to Eran Segev0:16:30The Think Tank. Join Maynard, Dr Rachie Dunlop, Richard Saunders, Jo Benhamu, Stefan Sojka and Eran Segev for a drink or three as they talk about events of the week.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:25Interview with Ben Radford about his efforts to inform people about so-called "psychic" Silva Brown.benjaminradford.com 0:28:50The Think Tank This week we look at the online storm regarding the apperance of Anti-Vaccination goose, Meryl Dorey at the Woodford Folk Festival. Dr Rachie Dunlop, Eran Segev, Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jason Brown. 

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:40Maynard's Spooky Action... Australian Skeptics National Convention - Maynard chats with...Dr Krissy Wilson, Kieran Dennis and Jayson Cooke 0:22:45Reality Bites... with Joanne Benhamu - Joanne comments on the recent recall of apricot kernels due to risk of cyanide toxicity and the history of claims about them as a cancer cure.  0:29:05 The Think Tank - This time we invade the home of Eran Segev to chat about the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Post-Fukushima 'anti-radiation' pills condemned by scientists, Bisphenol A (BPA) scare and the winners and losers at the 2011 Australian Skeptics Convention. With Dr Rachie Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:40Jurassic LoungeJoin Richard Saunders as he investigates Sydney's hottest night spot as every Tuesday night this Winter, the Australian Museum holds after-hour sessions featuring art, live music, drinks & new ideas.0:15:05     Maynard's Spooky Action....Maynard goes searching for flies. I'll just repeat that... hmm, no better not. Has summer come early this year? Will we be suffering a fly plague? Maynard's most difficlut assiment yet.0:24:50The Think TankOnce again we head for our club at the end of the street to talk about skeptical issues. Joining Saunders this week are Dr Rachie Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Eran Segev

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:50The Skeptic Zone at Mind Body WalletThe team tavel to the craziest land of allto give you a live report.0:19:45The Think ThankJoining us this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dianne, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Richard Saunders, Jason Brown and James Crawley

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:30Richard Saunders interviews James RandiPart 1 Just back from a trip to Norway (ahh, lucky man) James Randi talks about his travels. 0:24:25Saunders on Sydney RadioMichael Smith chats to Richard Saundres about Australian Skeptics' $100,000 prize. With thanks to radio 2UE.0:31:15The Think Tank With Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jason Brown, Eran Segev, Jo Benhamu, Maynard and Richard Saunders

0:00:00Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Jim Wilshire 0:04:50Norway or no way.. We run an internet line all the way to Norway where we find Kristin Carlsson who took part in the Ten23 protest. Who is she? Why is she a skeptic? Find out more when we chat to this young lady from the far north. 0:20:00 Reality Bites... ..with Joanne Benhamu Our very own Joanne takes a bite at The Spiritual Healing Association of Western Australia via the ACCC. 0:23:00 Jim Wilshire LIVE in Sydney The Skeptic Zone's voice over man Jim Wilshire visits Skeptics in the Pub for a live read of his poem "EMBRACELET". 0:26:44 Armageddon Expo Sydney 2011 Join Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard as we visit Armageddon Expo. Our guest is voice over artist Michael McConnohie. This is part one of a two part report. 0:38:05 The Think Tank Yes it's time once again to head to our club and chat about skeptical news and views. Joining us this week are Eran Segev, Dr Rachie, Dianne, Steve, James, Richard Saunders and Jim Wilshire.

0:00:00     IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:50     Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a DistanceA chat with the one and only Brian Dunning... need we say more?0:19:25     Have a drink... with some SkepticsThere is a new pub night for Sydney Skeptics. We take a trip to Newtown to find out more.0:29:52     The Think TankWith Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jason Brown, Eran Segev, Jo Benhamu, Dianne and Richard Saunders

0:00:00     Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:20     Maynard interviews Food Inspector, Gary Kennedy about food myths and his beef with The Myth Busters!0:20:30Grain of Salt with Eran Segev Are Bicycle Helmets all that they are cracked up to be?Jump on for a ride and find out.0:31:00Statement from Power Balance   Michael Marshall from the Merseyside Skeptics Society reads out what Power Balance in the UK have to say for themselves. Get ready for some industrial strength spin.0:37:30The Think TankYes, it's back as we find ourselves in our favourite club, the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL. Joining us this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Richard Saunders, Jason Brown and James Crawley.

The Show Notes What to talk about?IntroThank You Thank You Thank YouJREF Season of ReasonNot Being a DickMortimer CallsReligious Moron of the Week     - Rev. Cedric Miller from David KaufmanMelbourne can sing!Condolences to SlauUpcoming StoriesShow close ........................ Thanks To: A KovacsSGU Clan: Steve, Jay, Bob, Evan, Rebecca and familiesRichard SaundersDr. Rachie, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu and MarcosKylie Sturgess for naming the Styrofoam tourFred BremmerBrisbane- Dennis BowdenMelbourne- Catherine Donaldson and Joel Birch; Young Aust Skeptics including Jack Scanlan and Richard and BelindaChristchurch- Gold Auckland- Nathan GrangeAdelaide- Elvin LucicCanberra- Andrew Gould and Myk DowlingJohn Turnball and family for the ballooningRussell Emmerson for the Adelaide articleGraeme Hill for Auckland radio interview ........................ Geo's Music: stock up! The catalog at iTunes The catalog at CD Baby ........................ Sign up for the mailing list: Write to Geo! Score more data from the Geologic Universe! Get George's edition Non-Coloring Book at Lulu, both as download and print editions. Check out Geo's wiki page thanks to Tim Farley. Have a comment on the show, a Religious Moron tip, or a question for Ask George? Drop George a line and write to Geo's Mom, too!

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:00Richard Saunders interviews George Hrab 0:14:00George Hrab LIVE "The Assumption" 0:18:00Dr Rachie ReportsAnti Vax Talk in Sydney 0:32:50The Think TankDr Rachie Dunlop, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Dianne, Jessica Singer, Richard Saunders and guest Fred Bremmer

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:102010 CHOICE Shonky Award for "Power Balance"0:08:50Zombies in Sydney! 0:19:50The Think TankMaynard, Dr Rachie, Jo Benhamu,Eran Segev and Richard Saunders

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Dr Rachael Dunlop interviews Maynard 0:31:35 THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jo Benhamu, Eran Segev, Dave the Happy Singer and Jason Brown

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:03:16Kylie Sturgess interviewsYoung Australian Skeptics0:27:30Brian Dunning presents the Diary of Samuel Hahnemann0:31:30Dr Rachie Reports - Interview with Moose Dunlop0:34:55     THE THINK TANK Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Dianne, Eran Segev, Stefan Sojka& Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:00Richard Saunders interviewsEugenie Scott0:42:50"Dr Stefan Sojka" and LifeWire0:46:56Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop057:55THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu, Dave the Happy Singer, Jason Brown, Stefan Sojka & Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:06:20Dr Rachael Dunlop & Richard Saundersinterview Tim Brunero 0:37:10The Token Skeptic with Kylie Sturgess040:55Brian Dunning & Richard Saunders visit La Brea Tar Pits 054:40THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu & Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders (with thanks to Carrie Iwan) 0:01:40Richard Saunders interviewsDr Paul Willis from ABC TV 0:19:45Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael DunlopAdam Hamlin PhD Queensland Brain Institute032:14The Think TankDr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev and Richard Saunders

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:00Dr Rachael Dunlop & Richard Saunders interview Christopher Zinn from Choice Magazinehttp://www.choice.com.au0:36:18James Randi talks about Facilitated Communication041:18THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Eran Segev and Richard Saunders

Prof. Ian Harris0:00:00     Introduction - Richard Saunders0:01:50     Eran Segev talks to Prof. Ian Harris

Margaret Kittson0:00:00      Introduction - Richard Saunders0:03:30     Eran Segev interviews Margaret Kittson0:34:32     A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev

George Hrab0:00:00     Introduction - Richard Saunders0:03:10     Eran Segev interviews George Hrab0:33:30     George Hrab - "Think for Yourself"0:41:00     The mystery of Bootfoot!0:44:33     Joanne Benhamu on Sydney radio - Vaccination0:50:10     THE THINK TANK - From Perth, Australia - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Kylie Sturgess and Perth Skeptics in the Pub

Adam Savage and Prof. Leonie Rennie0:00:00     Introduction - Richard Saunders0:01:40     Eran Segev interviews Adam Savage0:23:05     Kylie Sturgess interviews Prof. Leonie Rennie

Joe Nickell0:00:00     Introduction - Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:04:20     Richard Saunders interviews Joe Nickell0:25:50     A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev0:34:40     The Monty Hall Problem by Jason Rosenhouse - Token Skeptic Book Review by Kylie Sturgess0:39:10     Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop0:47:00     THE THINK TANK - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu and Eran Segev

The Show NotesA Freberg FourthIntroLast weekIf you see/hear me at TAM7Donna's lightsReligious Moron of the Week- Rev. Mark Ostgarden  from John Funk- Dena & Gordon Coleman  from Eran Segev, Jay Esposito- Turkish TV gameshow  from Illya Schwartz - David Cerullo  from Illya Schwartz- Phillip Glenn Wagner  from Jason PelloniTruck vs. motorcycleAsk George - Cooking w/Booze?  from Paul Rothrock- Funk?  from Sharon- Creation?  from Stephen Pagan- Which Bible?  from Jeff CarlsonTAM7 prep (MACs RULE!) Say vibraphone, styrofoam, pope shenouda, etc.Show close..................................... Mentioned in the show: Geologic HQ/Sheer Brick Studio lights one, two, three; Starfish Brasserie in Bethlehem, PA; TAM7.Sign up for the mailing list: Write to Geo! Score more data from the Geologic Universe! Get George's music at CD Baby and iTunes, and Non-Coloring Book at Lulu, both as download and print editions. Have a comment on the show, a Religious Moron tip, or a question for Ask George? Drop George a line and write to Geo's Mom, too! Ms. Information says 1] I couldn't love the Bethlehem cops, firefighters and EMTs more. Those unbelievable people rock our Valley. 2] Hey! I can see! Thanks to the Maestro, of course. Man, I heart that guy. He risked electrocution for me!

Simon Singh0:00:00     Introduction - Kylie Sturgess0:01:55     Perth and 'Police Psychics?' 0:07:00     Dr Rachael Dunlop interviews Simon Singh0:42:10     59 Seconds: Think A Little, Change A Lot by Richard Wiseman - Token Skeptic Book Review by Kylie Sturgess0:49:20     A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev0:56:13     THE THINK TANK - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu, Amanda Rose, and Eran Segev

Brian Dunning - Is Santa real? - Sydney Sci-Fi0:00:00      New Year 2009 with Dr Rachie LIVE from Sydney0:01:00     Introduction Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:04:17     Richard Saunders interviews Brian Dunning from skeptoid.com0:26:25     Yes Eran... is there a Santa? Opinion piece with Eran Segev, Grain of Salt0:34:27     FreeCon 2008 - Interviews from Sydney's free Sci-Fi Convention0:43:07     Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop, featuring Tiffany Day, Dave the Happy Singer and Gerrit Reimers1:00:15     THE THINK TANK Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop,Tiffany Day & Stefan Sojka