The Skeptic Zone

Introduction Richard Saunders

Grain of Salt... With Eran Segev Interview with Edva Lotan from Midaat Fighting Anti-Vax nonsense and promoting good health. Midaat was established with the goal of aiding the public in Israel to gain necessary information, identify health risks, and protect itself from those risks. http://midaat.org.il/midaat/midaat_english/

Maynard's Spooky Action The last of the Skepticon interviews with Dr Ian Musgrave, Dr Brad McKay and Kate Browne

Misleading and Unsafe Practices by Anti-Vaccination Campaigners The NSW Health Care Complaints Commission has received multiple complaints regarding misleading and unsafe practices by anti-vaccination (anti-vax) campaigners and the potential risks that such persons and associations pose to the public health and safety. http://www.hccc.nsw.gov.au

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/surf-coast-summer-skepticamp-vii-tickets-51130149654

Local news

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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Maynard's Spooky Action

Skepticon interview with Carrie Poppy

http://www.facebook.com/onrac

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Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for December

We ask pubbers what podcasts they would like to hear. With Trish, Jessica, Rowland, Gavin and Jessica Singer.

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The Raw Skeptic Report... with Heidi Robertson

Release of NCIRS 2017 Immunisation Coverage Report and Australian Immunisation Register Data Transfer Study Report. Two new reports released by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) shine a bright new light on immunisation coverage in Australia.

http://www.ncirs.org.au

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Megaquake for Christmas?

'Quake mystic' Frank Hoogerbeets warns cosmic event could 'trigger megaquake' over Christmas

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/quake-mystic-frank-hoogerbeets-warns-cosmic-event-could-trigger-megaquake-over-christmas/news-story/8d302c7dc630923b524c11585449ee7e

https://www.ditrianum.org

Also

Canberra Skeptics

https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/SocialSkepticsCanberra/

Mordi Skeptics

https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub/

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Part #6

Lee Murray

Dr Pamela Gay

Luke Freeman

Dr Vyom Sharmer

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Anti-vax activist charges parents $4000 for 'expert report'

An anti-vaccination activist with no medical training is charging $4000 for an "expert report" to present in court cases to help parents who do not want to have their children vaccinated. - By Jane Hansen

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au

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Radio Skeptics

Sydney radio from a few years back with Richard Saunders talking about Chemtrails and Yowies.

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Part #5

Kate Browne

Dr Vyom Sharmer

Eran Segev

and more

https://www.finder.com.au/

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Science Friction with Brian Dunning

Finally, a documentary about scientists who get misrepresented by the media. Those TV documentaries you see, and the science experts they feature? Did you know that producers often edit them out of context, and twist their words, to make it seem like they promoted some pop sensationalism instead of the real facts? Science Friction is going to expose these faux documentaries by name, and will give the scientists a chance to clear the record.

https://sciencefriction.tv/

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Maynard with Fiona Patten

The Reason Party stands for forward-thinking, evidence-based and inclusive change for Victoria. We represent reasonable people who want real change for the better.

https://reasonvic.org.au/

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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Susan Gerbic from GSoW

Update on Facilitated Communication

https://www.facebook.com/GSoWproject

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Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Part #4

Magicians Nick Kay and Peter Rodgers

https://nickkaymagic.com

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Life is Wild! With Michelle Franklin

Bio Control

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkeptiCamp

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders

0:04:25 Maynard and Richard's Spooky Action... Interviews from the Oz Paranormal & Spiritual Expo 2018

Good Games Miranda https://www.goodgames.com.au/au/stores/nsw/miranda.html

Cast from Dungeon fx https://castfromdungeonfx.com

UFO PRSA http://www.ufosociety.net.au

Secret Witch Business https://www.facebook.com/secretwitchbiz/

Oz Paratech https://ozparatech.com/

APPI Ghost Hunts & Tours https://www.appighosthunts.com/

Beth Darlington https://www.accessparanormal.com/

Peet Banks https://www.ozparaexpo.com.au/

0:32:25 Massimo Polidoro and Stranger Stories Randi Tricks the Trickster. How was the Amazing Randi able to break a spoon and read inside a sealed envelope during an unexpected challenge on a TV show in Canada? Here Randi reveals his secret...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHiMHkvIz0M

0:44:14 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Part #3 Mal Vickers Yvette d'Entremont, also known as The SciBabe Part #3 Kirsten Banks Dr Pamela Gay

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Introduction Richard Saunders

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Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Yvette d'Entremont, also known as The SciBabe Part #2

Adam Reakes - Ruth Ellison - Tim Mendham - Jessica Singer

http://www.herdmentalitypodcast.com/

https://crankybot.com/

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Trish Hann and the risks of avoiding Ante Natal Care

This week Trish talks about the red flags and dangers of home birthing and the reluctance of some to take advantage of basic medical procedures.

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Skeptics in the Pub Pine Gap talk with David Rosenberg.

Interviews from the bar stools.

https://www.amazon.com/Pine-Gap-David-Rosenberg-ebook/dp/B07H3488C7

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Introduction Richard Saunders

0:04:20 Crowd Interviews from Skepticon 2018 We chat to Mandy-Lee Noble Heidi Robertson The GSoW Team Dr Sue Blackmore

0:13:33 Aust Skeptics Campaigns and Investigations – have your say Australian Skeptics Inc is regularly involved in a range of campaigns and investigations, some of which have been well-publicised (like the investigation of the PowerBalance wrist band), and others that are on-going and still under wraps. This is your chance to get involved. Feel free to contact us with tips and suggestions. You might also like to add your own active contribution and play a part in the campaign and/or investigation itself.

https://www.skeptics.com.au/2018/10/01/aust-skeptics-campaigns-and-investigations-have-your-say/

0:17:42 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon 2018 Yvette d'Entremont, also known as The SciBabe Part #1 Dr Vyom Sharma Trish Hann

Also... RSVP for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub with David Rosenberg

https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/AustSkeptics/

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Skepticon Trivia Night Maynard chats to Mandy-Lee Noble Jo Benhamu Beth Darlington Dr Sue Blackmore Kirsten Banks Dr Pamela Gay 0:21:25 Australian Skeptics Awards for 2018 The Bent Spoon - The Fred - The Wallaby - Life Memberships https://www.skeptics.com.au/2018/10/13/a-bad-day-for-sarah/ 0:26:50 Jane Hansen A chat with the winner of the inaugural Barry Williams Award for Skeptical Journalism. Jane Hansen, reporter for News Corp, has written extensively on the anti-vaccination and anti-fluoride movements, fad diets, and quack cures. 0:34:20 Maynard with Dr Karl What is Dr Karl's advice when confronted by tricky questions over dinner? http://drkarl.com/ 0:39:00 Pine Gap Book Launch We ask author David Rosenberg about Australia's "Area 51". https://www.pinegapbook.com/

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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Mark Mayer and so-called "Psychic Detectives"

From 2005 an interview with the Melbourne magician about his investigations.

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Mind Body Wallet for October 2018

Once again we head for the newage fair.

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Maynard's Spooky Action...

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and some questions about the science of music. Can you produce a hit song if you know the formula?