The Skeptic Zone

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:25

An interview with Dr Besh Saab

We chatch up with the man who hopes to one of the first people on Mars.

0:22:30

A Week in Science

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0:25:40

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Maynard takes us into the operation theatre of his local vet. Will Tinkerbell the 19 year old cat pull through?

0:40:49

Picking the Cosmos Winners

Just how do we come up with a number between 1 and 1,000,000,000? Find out!

0:44:53

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub

Chatting with pubbers... The question this time is what should the AVN be called now?

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:42

An interview with Chas Licciardello

Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders head over to ABC TV to chat to Chas who is one of the team behind 'The Checkout'.

0:28:42

A Week in Science

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0:31:45

Ann Druyan and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson

Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a follow-up to Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, which was presented by Carl Sagan. The new series' presenter will be Neil deGrasse Tyson. The executive producers are Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan.

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:06:20

An interview with Ann Druyan and Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson

Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a follow-up to Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, which was presented by Carl Sagan. The new series' presenter will be Neil deGrasse Tyson. The executive producers are Seth MacFarlane and Ann Druyan.

0:32:38

A Week in Science

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0:36:35

Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop

An interview with Dr Ken Harvey who tells us more about the proposed deal between Swisse Wellness and La Trobe University.

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:50

A Chat with Prof. Richard Wiseman

Richard Wiseman is Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. He is also the man behind many viral videos and best selling books.

0:36:50

A Week in Science

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0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:04:16 Ken Harvey quits over Swisse-La Trobe deal rejected by other unisA report from the Australian Skeptics Website. 0:11:11 A Week in ScienceThe 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. 0:14:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Interviews from Skeptics in the PubRob Byrne from Rotary on the End Polio Now campaignJoanne BenhamuMargaret-Ann TaitRob from BrazilJo AlabasterPeter Bowdtich

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

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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.

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:02:50

An interview with Jeff Wagg

Guest reporter Andrew Gould chat to Jeff Wagg about the College of Curiosity and Skeptical Cruises.

0:17:10

A Week in Science

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0:20:10

A Penny for your Thoughts

Penny Chan visits Sydney for a cup of tea and a catch up.

0:26:10

The Think Tank

Join our team for insights on the skeptical news of the day. This week we have Dr Rachie Dunlop, Dr Steve Roberts, Stefan Sojka, Jo and Marcos Benhamu and Richard Saunders.

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:20

An interview with Susan Gerbic

Susan chats about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia - GSoW and her experiences with breast cancer.

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.

0:25:53

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

This week Maynard chats to...

Skeptic of the Year, Professor Simon Chapman

Cris Kennedy Director, CSIRO Discovery Centre and the 'Land Research Mural'

Dan Buzzard and anti-vaxxers

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:03:35

An interview with Dr Simon Singh

Simon chats about his new book, "The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets" as well as the recent changes to the libel laws in England.

0:26:30

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.

0:29:55

Maynard's Spooky Action...

What will 2014 bring us? Maynard asks skeptical people at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for their predictions.

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:02:40

An interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott

Eugenie Scott is a physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987. She is a leading critic of young earth creationism and intelligent design.

0:37:00

A stoll around Google

Richard Saunders chats to Chris who work at Google HQ.

0:42:40

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

This week Maynard chats to...

Dr Steve Roberts

Shelley Stocken

0:53:35

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.