The Skeptic Zone

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:45 A Grain of Salt with Eran SegevThis week Eran joins Dr Paul Willis for a tour of the Royal Institution of Australia in Adelaide.RiAus brings science to people and people to science. It creates real and virtual spaces in which people can listen, talk and think about science in all its shapes and forms, and develop innovative and accessible ways of engaging the general community.0:19:10Dr Richard Wiseman tells us about the new App, Dream ON0:20:50A New Song by Eddie Scott - Mighty Mystic Power BraceletsSing along to the latest Skeptical Hit!0:24:50 The Think TankIn the tank this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Maynard, James and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:40 Interview with Juliaa Offe from the German SkepticsWe find more about the upcoming 6th World Skeptics Congress in Berlin.0:14:20 Where are they now....?Despite the claims of “…a breakthrough in negative Ion technology…” and such like, the NRG Titanium Ion Bands seem at last to have found their true home.0:19:35Maynard's Spooky Action...Rub a dub dub... Skeptics in the Pub. Why is it that so many people are joining Skeptics in the Pub? Could it be the drinking? Well... yes... but there's much more to it than that! Maynard investigates.0:34:00 Looking for Woo at the Sydney Royal Easter ShowLots of chickens, cows, pigs, cats, dogs.... but any quacks? Richard Saunders takes a walk around the stands at the Easter Show.0:45:18 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny ChanJust for fun, Penny interviews pub goers in California to find out how much they know of Australia.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jim Wilshire with the ISS passing overhead.

0:08:38 Maynard's Spooky Action... Blogging and tweeting without getting sued: ... media law expert Mark Pearson.

0:32:57 CHOICE Magazine with Dr Ken Harvey

0:39:28 Dr Krissy Wilson and SOAP

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:45 Maynard's Spooky Action...SEX! Really... SEX. We mean it! Sex. (Is that enough mentions of the word 'SEX'?) This week Maynard interviews the author of 'Sex Drive', Sexual Anthropologist Dr Bella Ellwood-Clayton about female sexuality myths and her ongoing research.0:29:35 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny ChanPenny interviews Jarrett Kaufman aka 'Timmy' from the popular online show 'Mr. Deity'. Jarrett is also involved with The Independent Investigations Group (IIG) a volunteer-based organization founded by James Underdown in January 2000 at the Center for Inquiry-West (now Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles) in Hollywood, California.0:48:20 QED Interview with Kristin CarlssonPeople from all over the world (and even Norway), flooded into Manchester for QED Con 2012. Richard Saunders found time to chat to famed Norwegian Skeptic (and youtube star) Kristin Carlsson.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:07:40 Interview with Alison Medcalfe and Keir Little from Edinburgh SkepticsAll the way from QED in Manchester, Richard Saunders sits down with some of the people behind the Scottish Skeptics and finds out that they do much more than just look for lake monsters!0:22:25 Interview with Fraser Cain from Universe Today and Astronomy CastIt's the return of 'A Grain of Salt' with Eran Segev. This week Eran chats to Fraser Cain about podcasting, blogging, space and video casts.0:47:10 Maynard's Spooky Action...What you would put on a Skeptics' Billboard? What message, what image? Maynard puts down his drink, picks up his mic and asked pubbers at Skeptics in the Pub in Sydney.

From QED con in Manchester, Richard Saunders chats to Finn and Steve from Irish Skeptics and to Janis from Manchester Skeptics in the Pub

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:20 Interview with James RandiWe chat to the Amazing Randi about the upcoming TAM10, his visits to Australia and the new movie based on his life and times.0:42:10 A walk with WisemanJoin Richard Saunders as he walks and talks in Edinburgh with Prof. Richard Wiseman

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Maynard0:03:10Report on AVN v. HCCC court case followed by comments from Peter 'Ratbags' Bowditch and Richard Saunders 0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action... What is the story with Schrödinger's Cat? Maynard chats to Eran Segev0:16:30The Think Tank. Join Maynard, Dr Rachie Dunlop, Richard Saunders, Jo Benhamu, Stefan Sojka and Eran Segev for a drink or three as they talk about events of the week.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:06:20Artist and Nurse - Paul O'Brien Paul shares his thoughts on skeptical podcasts and insights gained in over 40 years of nursing. What 'woo' concerns him and what can be done about it. 0:29:40We chat to Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics about the latest moves in the ongoing 'cold fusion' story, Andrea Rossi's E-Cat. Will Rossi pick up an easy $1,000,000 from Dick Smith?

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders

0:05:40Adam vanLangenberg on national TV! High School teacher and skeptic Adam vanLangenberg appeared on the national TV chat show, 'The Circle' to talk about his skeptics club.

0:12:00Richard Saunders catches up with Adam vanLangenberg to find out more about his efforts to promote skeptic thought in schools. Check out Adam's blog "Sceptic School".

0:37:30Maynard's Spooky Action...Everything you ever wanted to know about George Hrab and much more!

0:55:55George Hrab and Dr Phil Plait sing "Death From The Skies" from the album "Trebuchet".