Podcast appearances and mentions of jo alabaster

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

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:50 Fly me to the moon... or Pluto... or Mars! We chat to Dr Pamela Gay who gives us her perspective on the recent misson to Pluto. Also what's happening on Mars and what's all this about a blood moon?    0:29:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:31:30 Irresponsible breast cancer alternative cure Ross Balch from the Brisbane Skeptics Society reads an open letter to the Sunshine Coast Daily after it published an uncritical report dealing with cancer. (With a voice over from Jo Alabaster.)   0:39:25 Maynard's Spooky Action..  Maynard chats to more people doing outreach at the recent Science Week Festival at the Australian Museum.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:50 Fly me to the moon... or Pluto... or Mars! We chat to Dr Pamela Gay who gives us her perspective on the recent misson to Pluto. Also what's happening on Mars and what's all this about a blood moon?    0:29:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:31:30 Irresponsible breast cancer alternative cure Ross Balch from the Brisbane Skeptics Society reads an open letter to the Sunshine Coast Daily after it published an uncritical report dealing with cancer. (With a voice over from Jo Alabaster.)   0:39:25 Maynard's Spooky Action..  Maynard chats to more people doing outreach at the recent Science Week Festival at the Australian Museum.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:40 Maynard's Spooky Action..  Maynard chats to pubbers at Sydney Skeptics in the pub including Ken McLeod and Dr Elena Kupriyanova.    0:32:20 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:36:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo visits the Australian  Paranormal and Spiritual Expo and interviews some of colourful charaters at their stalls.    0:54:37 Signe's Stories Guest reporter Signe Dean at the expo asking everyday people why they attend. 

0:00:00 Science reports from Oscar and Daph Alabaster... then... Introduction Richard Saunders and Fred the cat.   0:08:30 North to Brisbane! We chat to Ross Balch about the upcoming Australian Skeptics National Convention.   0:22:10 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the case of the seemingly anti-vax cartoonist.   0:33:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:37:00 Vale Prof. Colin Keay We remember a great skeptic and a world renowned astronomer.   0:41:50 Even further north to Darwin Find out about the new Darwin Skeptics group as we talk to Michelle Franklin.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster with a review of Neil deGrasse Tyson in Sydney.   0:05:43 Bad Science Watch in Canada  We chat to Michael Kruse about the Canadian Government's crack down on the far-fetched claims of homeopathy.   0:27:48 The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi looks at the facts and myths behind influenza and interviews Kelly who lost her mother to the disease.   0:46:45 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:50:20 Deep Space with Kevin Davies  Guest reporter Kevin Davies chats to Glen Nagle, the Education and Public Outreach Manager at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. Pluto and beyond!       

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster   0:07:36 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Paracon Australia 2015 at the iconic Blue Mountains hotel The Carrington in Katoomba. He chats to Travis Walton an American logger who was allegedly abducted by a UFO on November 5, 1975.   0:27:36 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:31:35 Podcasting Sydney Meetup Richard Saunders and Maynard attend the first meeting of Sydney Podcasters and chat to organiser, Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan.   0:36:40 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster  Blackmores funds Sydney Uni chair in ‘integrative medicine’ - Vitamin and supplements company Blackmores is funding a “chair in integrative medicine” at Sydney University.    0:46:00 Skepticamp Sydney 2015  A short report... with more to come. This week CUPCAKES!

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Jo Alabaster and Maynard   0:05:00 Dr Keren Landsman We chat to Dr Keren Landsman from Tel Aviv about the efforts in Israel to combat the anti-vaccination movement.   0:25:35 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.   0:29:38 Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo once again takes on World Homeopathy Awareness week and hopes everyone will indeed become aware of this outlandish quackery.   0:41:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and asks the big questions... Have you tired a fad diet and do you have a plot for the new X-Files?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Jo Alabaster and Maynard   0:03:20 Swedish Skeptics We chat to Pontus Bockman, a board member of the Swedish Skeptics, about the movement in land of Ikea, ABBA, Ace of Base, and Meatballs.   0:26:07 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:30:00 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at the best treatment for asthma.... and then reports on some of the bad ideas and treatments from the mixed up world of alt. med.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster   0:08:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynards interviews Alex Wodak, a physician and the director of the Alcohol and Drug Service, at St Vincent's Hospital, in Sydney, Australia. He is a notable advocate of drug reform laws. Wodak helped establish the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, the NSW Users AIDS Association, and the Australian Society of HIV Medicine. Wodak is President of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation and was President of the International Harm Reduction Association.   0:26:26 Professor Brian Schmidt AC, FRS Kevin Davies from Canberra Skeptics catches up with Brian Schmidt for a quick chat after a presentation.    0:31:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:36:06 'Wellness Warrior' Jess Ainscough dies from cancer Jo Alabaster and Richard Saunders discuss the sad death of Jess Ainscough who gave up medicine for alternative remedies. 

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster   0:04:24 The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson looks at the best first aid treatment for burns.... and then reports on some of the worst, including sunlight and hot water!   0:21:15 Dr Bob and Movie "Psychics" Dr Bob, aka Dr Steve Roberts, gives his views on movie and TV show "Psychics".   0:29:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:32:05 An interview with Ash Pryce Popular UK entertainer Ash Pryce talks about this tour and stage show 'How to Talk to the Dead' about the claims of those who say chat to the departed.    Easter Egg anyone?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka   0:03:35 SGU in Australia Interviews with Evan Bernstein, Steve Novella, Postie Linley, Michael Marshall, Jo Benhamu, Ross Balch. Jo Alabaster and more!   0:24:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:27:00 Ghost Adventure Part #2 Join Maynard, Alethea Dean and Richard Saunders has they wonder around the Field of Mars Cemetery.

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.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jo Alabaster live from the Sydney Paranormal Expo   0:06:00 Interview with Dr Pamela Gay Once again Dr Gay finds herself in Sydney and heads up to the Sydney Observatory to chat with Richard Saunders.   0:24:05 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:27:00 Mid Expo Report Maynard and Richard Saunders catch up during the Paranormal Expo.   0:29:40 Interview with Michael Marshall - Part 2 What should a skeptic do when visiting a psychic show? Find out more with Michael Marshall.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jo Alabaster   0:03:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #1 Maynard and Richard head to the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney to perform the Mystery Investigators show. Maynard also chats to Tilly Boleyn from the Powerhouse and others taking part in the science festival.   0:20:18 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:24:03 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part #2 Maynard at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. Do we still need skeptics in 2014? Also Maynard's feature interview with scientist Jodi Rowley about her work in describing new species of frogs.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:20 The JREF MDC for 2014 Come behind the curtain for a look at the planning of the James Randi Educational Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge.   0:22:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:24:56 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo heads for Skeptics in the Pub to ask if we really still need the Million Dollar Challenge.   0:46:35 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Elizabeth Pisani from the QED convention in Manchester, about AIDS, HIV and Circumcision.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:30 Interview with Heidi Robertson Heidi fills us in on the Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters and their work in promoting good science and good health.   0:13:17 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Fake bomb detectors based on dowsing are making the news again. Jo digs deep!   0:25:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:30:00 Cosmos DVD Compitition A chance for someone in Australia to win the new Cosmos DVD set.   0:07:40 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Rhys Morgan from the QED convention in Manchester.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka.   0:13:17 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Post-mortem from Brisskepticamp... in a park.. and birds.. with  Ross Balch - president of Brisbane Skeptical Society Phil Kent - secretary of Brisbane Skeptical Society Lauren Cochrane - president of Canberra Skeptics   0:29:03 "Rev" Stefan Sojka Miracle face recognition software.   0:33:07 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:36:17 The Vaccination Chronicles Featuring  Verna Morris, Maureen Chuck, Ken McLeod, Monica Saville, Dr Richard Gordon,  Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, John Bundock, Peter Bowditch and Lauren Cochrane

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Bob Novella and Evan Bernstein   0:02:03 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. News from Queensland about Whooping Cough.   0:10:07 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.   0:13:06 Interviews from TAM 2014 Richard Saunders bumps into:  Derek Colanduno Sharon Hill George Hrab James Randi

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:00 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. What's in your food? Before you run downsatirs and open the fridge, have a listen to Jo's report on food additives.   0:19:44 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:27:26 Promoting Women of Science Guest reporter Kevin Davies chats to Kylie Walker from the Australian Academy of Science. Learn how you can help promote Australian Women of Science.   0:27:26 Saunders on the Radio Last week, the weeeeee small hours, Richard Saunders in San Francisco, called in to Sydney radio to chat with Luke Boner about people who claim to talk with the dead and much more. Now... what is this about Saunders and rats?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:07:40 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Dr Brad McKay from the TV show Embarrassing Bodies Down Under.   0:19:44 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.   0:23:12 Maynard on the street Where is Maynard? What's he up to? Find out more when we find him on the street.   0:27:26 Robert Blaskiewicz with a Burzynski update Houston doctor Stanislaw Burzynski is in the news again.. for the wrong reasons. We find out more from Robert Blaskiewicz.   0:39:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo and rats. Rats and science. Jo, rats and science. Why would you want anything more?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:03:15 Woo Weekend part #1 Join Jo Alabaster and Richard Saunders as they wander around the 'Winter Magic' festival at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.   0:17:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:20:07 Woo Weekend part #2 Richard, once again, heads for the festival of Mind Body Spirit in Sydney.   0:30:07 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo continues her look into Parenting Skeptically. This week the early years of childhood.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran talks with Jonny Scaramanga who grew up in the UK as a Christian fundamentalist. Most people think this kind of fundamentalism does not exist in Britain, or it is limited to certain ethnic communities, like black pentecostals. They have no idea what fundamentalists believe, and certainly no clue what it’s like to be one. 0:16:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:19:35 Signe Cane and Vaccination Conspiracy Theories Why you should ignore what anti-vaxxers have to say. Signe is a Sydney-based freelance science writer and radio broadcaster, her articles have appeared in Australian Geographic, The Scientist, Australasian Science, New Philosopher and other outlets. 0:26:15 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Young mothers look out! Jo with the inside information on woo with you're expecting. 0:36:55 Roving reporter Dr Krissy Wilson Krissy chats about a new book, 'The Survival Hypothesis by Adam J. Rock' and her chapter.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:12 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Nathan "Nate" Phelps an American-born Canadian author, LGBT rights activist, and public speaker on the topics of religion and child abuse.   0:30:35 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.   0:35:10 A day in the Blue Mountains Richard Saunders travels to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney to do some filming for "The Vaccination Chronicles" and chats to Jo Alabaster and Peter Bowditch.   0:50:45 Maynard's Spooky Action... Good Eye Health. Maynard interviews Dr Peter Davies about Macular Degeneration.

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:30 Maynard's Spooking Action... This week Maynard and Saunders visit Paracon 2014. Interviews with... Alex Cayas Peta Banks Alison Oborn Robert Murch Ashley Hall Murray Byfield Emma and Erin   0:41:24 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:44:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. In a word.... Underpants. Yes, Jo gets to the bottom of the claims of "The Smart Underwear Designed to Shield Against Mobile Phone Radiation". Is it a bum deal? Don't make an ass of yourself, listen to Jo!

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward from QED Manchester. 0:27:10 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:30:26 Out and about with the Skeptics Members of Australian Skeptics attend a talk by Dr Karl in Sydney and then head for 'Skeptics in the Pub' to review some videos from the archives. 0:43:30 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo reads the public statement from the HCCC – Warning about the Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network, Inc. (‘AVN’), formerly known as Australian Vaccination Network Inc.

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:03:30A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Paul Zenon about being a skeptic and magician.   0:19:00A 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.   0:22:58Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo reads a newspaper report about those whacky anti-vax people.   0:28:50Dr Paul Willis The man behind 'A Week in Science' with news of The Science of Doctor Who tour.

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:50 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Michael Marshall from 'Skeptics with a K' podcast and one of the people behind the QED convention.   0:27:27 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:31:13 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo reads a newspaper report on the real dangers of Whooping Cough.   0:34:50 Mars Mission update An interview with Dr Besh Saab who updates us on his Mars mission simulation.

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:15 Press release from Australian Skeptics The press release from Australian Skeptics on the National Health & Medical Research Council draft information paper on the effectiveness of homeopathy.   0:12:20 Homeopathy Awareness Week Lauren Cochrane from the Canberra Skeptics reads the information from this new web site.   0:18:00 Science vs. Homeopathy Audio of a short TV debate between Professor John Dwyer and Australian Homeopathic Association's Ana Lamaro   0:21:10 We can't have it both ways on homeopathy Opinion piece by Dr Ken Harvey   0:28:50 Evidence, Please. Jo Alabaster with news on the Better Health Channel's web posting on homeopathy.   0:35:05 Press release from Homeopathy Plus A response to the findings of the National Health & Medical Research Council   0:41:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science.   0:44:35 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop Acupuncture jumping the gun. Acupuncture in emergency departments. Bad science and bad practice.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 An interview with Loretta Marron OAM Loretta Marron, three-time winner of Australian Skeptics’ Skeptic of the Year award, has been granted a 2014 Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia “for service to community health”. Loretta has made great contributions to public health and the exposure of dangerous and discredited treatments that profit through offering spurious cures to the vulnerable and ill, and is a highly worthy recipient of this award. 0:20:40 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:24:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  A PhD in Earth Sciences Some more 'Agent Smiths' Mike McRae Richard Saunders, Jo Alabaster and more people at the close of the convention.