The Skeptic Zone

The Skeptic Zone

By Richard SaundersScienceSocial Sciences
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The Skeptic Zone episodes

  • The Skeptic Zone #311 - 5.Oct.2014

    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.

    1 hr 2 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #310 - 28.Sept.2014

    0:00:00

    Introduction

    Richard Saunders

    0:05:50

    An interview with Michael Marshall

    What's "Good Thinking"? Why should you "Be Reasonable"? Find out from our man in Merseyside!

    0:26:12

    Guest Editorial with Signe Cane

    Who would plague the WHO with quackery? Who indeed! Fine out with Signe Cane as she looks at a homeopathic petition.

    0:30:55

    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.

    0:33:55

    An interview with Susan Gerbic

    Undercover but out in the open, Susan tells us of an operation to investigate a so-called "psychic" in California.

    0:51:00

    Maynard's Spooky Action...

    Maynard and Richard try to come to terms with Cosmos and Ancient Aliens. What could possibly go wrong?

    1 hr 4 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #309 - 21.Sept.2014

    0:00:00

    Introduction

    Richard Saunders

    0:03:40

    Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

    Defending the Lion; The Vulnerability of Truth

    0:09:25

    Jim Wilshire reads...

    Bachelor of Séance

    Mostly Ghostly

    0:14:05

    Off the Shelf

    From the pages of 'The Skeptic', the magazine of Australian Skeptics... Bostijan Savle visits his local library and didn't like what he saw... and said so. Read by Richard Saunders.

    0:23:15

    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.

    0:26:40

    Saunders on the Radio

    Richard Saunders on the radio to chat about 'The Vaccination Chronicles'.

    42 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #308 - 14.Sept.2014

    0:00:00

    Introduction

    Richard Saunders

    0:04:35

    Are pharmacists as trustworthy as they'd like us to believe?

    Opinion piece by Mick Vagg, read by Richard Saunders.

    0:08:35

    An Open Letter to Australian Pharmacies

    Ear Candling? What on earth are you selling?

    0:12:30

    Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

    Vitamin K? What's that and why should we care? Why are some people rejecting it? Find out more with Jo.

    0:20:05

    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.

    0:23:36

    Maynard's Spooky Action...

    Maynard at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. Chats with Joanne Benhamu and Gary Dalrymple (Sydney Freecon organiser).

    37 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #307 - 7.Sept.2014

    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.

    49 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #306 - 31.Aug.2014

    0:00:00

    Introduction

    Maynard

    0:04:00

    Evan Bernstein from SGU

    Richard Saunders chats to Evan Bernstein, of the rouges from The Skeptics Guide to the Universe Podcast. This week Evan is at Dragon*Con in Atlanta.

    0:23:00

    A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev

    Eran chats to Johanna Bischof about diet and misconceptions.

    0:29:42

    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.

    0:33:13

    Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster

    Not quite magic undies, but strange claims nevertheless. Jo looks at the latest with Wireless Armour and their shilding underwear.

    44 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #305 - 24.Aug.2014

    0:00:00

    Introduction

    Richard Saunders

    0:08:00

    Mystery Investigators Show

    Science week at the Australian Museum with the Mystery Investigators.

    0:15:42

    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.

    0:19:24

    Maynard's Spooky Action

    The Big Night of Science at the Powerhouse Museum. Maynard chats to Dr Rachie and many others at the event.

    58 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #304 - 17.Aug.2014

    0:00:00

    Introduction

    Richard Saunders

    0:05:04

    Dr Rachie Reports

    Recorded at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub, Dr Rachie reports on the progress of the Stop the AVN facebook group.

    0:31:07

    Cosmos DVD winner

    We announce the winner of the Cosmos DVD pack from National Geographic Australia.

    0:32:30

    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.

    0:36:00

    Balance in the Media?

    We follow the story of the reporting of vaccination news in the "Sunshine Coast Daily" newspaper. A lesson in skeptics taking action. With Jo Alabaster, Richard Sanders and Ross Balch.

    50 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #303 - 10.Aug.2014

    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.

    1 hr 5 min
  • The Skeptic Zone #302 - 3.Aug.2014

    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.

    54 min

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