   0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders        0:09:09 The Real ESP  Great news for Australians, The ESP are coming to Canberra for Skepticon 2022. We chat to the team, Andras G Pinter, Pontus Bockman, Annika Harrison (and special guest) and find out what they will be talking about at the upcoming convention.  https://theesp.eu        0:16:32 Queen Elizabeth II Predictions from 1952  What were some of the amazing predictions made back in the 1950s about Queen Elizabeth II? We dive into some digital archives to find out what people were thinking and predicting 70 years ago.        0:24:52 Australian Skeptics Newsletter  What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Richard Saunders.  http://www.skeptics.com.au        0:35:18 A Dive into a Trove  A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to "Psychic Surgery".  https://skepdic.com/psurgery.html   James Randi video: https://youtu.be/41hJ6DY8xLI?t=984   http://www.trove.nla.gov.au        Also Australian Skeptics National Convention 2022 Science & Skepticism in a changed world 3 - 4 December, National Library of Australia, Canberra https://skepticon.org.au    

The Skeptic Zone #731 - 9.October.2022

The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. 

Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. 

Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman,  Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more.

Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'.

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   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    

The Skeptic Zone #815 - 19.May.2024

      0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders        0:04:14 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.  This week, Adrienne gives us an overview of the recent 'We Can Reason' conference held in Calgary, Canada. We hear about each of the invited speakers and meet one of the delegates, a listener of the Skeptic Zone right from episode #1, Brenda Hill.  Next it's a road trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which houses one of world's premier collection of dinosaur fossils. Here Richard Saunders gives us his thoughts on this wondrous example of science in action.  Finally, on the drive home, Adrienne interviews Jonathan Jarry, one of the hosts of the popular Body of Evidence podcast from Canada. Jonathan was also an invited speaker at the conference.https://tyrrellmuseum.com        0:23:18 Australian Skeptics Newsletter  What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.  http://www.skeptics.com.au        0:35:48 A Dive into a Trove  A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Psychic Predictions.  1972.01.02 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1973.12.30 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1981.01.02 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1989.01.01 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1992.12.30 - The Sydney Morning Herald  http://www.trove.nla.gov.au        Also Sckepticamap New Mexico. 1st - 2nd June, 2024 https://www.skepticampnm.com         

The Skeptic Zone #814 - 12.May.2024

   0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Adrienne Hill and Kat McLeod        0:02:20 Kate & Allie at We Can Reason - Calgary Canada  We are delighted to accounce that 'Kate', Kat McLeod from Edmonton, is our newest reporter on the Skeptic Zone. Hear her reaction as Richard Saunders confirms her appoitment. Weclome Kat! Her segment will be know as "For Cryin' Out! It's Kat McLeod".  Also we hear more about the convention, Adrienne's video presentation from LA Skepticamp, and a short interview with speaker Jonathan Jarry.  LA Skepticamp Videos  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb82CF-DGYCfxT6IKckZtm6KnMNMqxDQr        0:09:34 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham  This week Tim heads to the regional city of Armidale in Australia's 'New England' area to help launch a new Skeptics in the Pub. We hear from the organiser, Walkely Award winning journalist Amelia Willmer.  Armidate Skeptics in the Pub is held at the Wicklow Hotel, 6pm last Wednesday of the month. https://www.facebook.com/WicklowHotel        0:22:38 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.  This week Adrienne tries her luck with AI as it writes two scripts for her. One in 'her' style, and one in the style of a skeptic from Newfoundland! What could possible go wrong?        0:28:28 A Dive into a Trove  A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Uri Geller.  1977.10.11 - The Sydney Morning Herald  http://www.trove.nla.gov.au    

The Skeptic Zone #813 - 5.May.2024

   0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders        0:03:48 Can AI Replace Your Host?  Is AI all that it's cracked up to be? This week Richard Saunders tempts fate by asking AI to write a script in his own style. Are the results worth it? You be the judge..... Mate!        0:12:12 Australian Skeptics Newsletter  What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.  http://www.skeptics.com.au        0:24:58 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham  What Goes Around By Tim Mendham  The Vatican, Meteorites and Science.  A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 43 No. 4  http://www.skeptics.com.au        0:33:22 A Dive into a Trove  A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Haunted Houses  1955.07.19 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1955.07.30 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1970.02.25 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1986.10.26 - The Sydney Morning Herald  http://www.trove.nla.gov.au        Also We Can Reason - Calgary Canada https://wecanreason.com    

The Skeptic Zone #812 - 28.April.2024

      0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders        0:04:34 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.  Kate and Allie revisit another frightening herbal development this time from Japan. With guest Kat McLeod.   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-supplement-pill-recall-death-illnesses-kobayashi-pharmaceutical-co        0:12:38 Dr Steve and the UFOs  For many decades, Dr Steve Roberts has been investigating reports of UFOs. In this informal chat with Richard Saunders, Dr Steve looks at various recent UFO fads and some from history.        0:23:08 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham  What Goes Around By Tim Mendham  Scares, Sounds, Sickness and Spooks!  A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 42 No. 3  http://www.skeptics.com.au        0:30:54 A Dive into a Trove  A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Crop Circles", a blast from the past.  1991.12.22 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1991.06.24 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1991.09.10 - The Sydney Morning Herald  http://www.trove.nla.gov.au        Also We Can Reason - Calgary Canada https://wecanreason.com         

The Skeptic Zone #731 - 9.October.2022

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