The Skeptic Zone

At look at the recording of the intro for show 124 on the 4th of March 2011. Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Jim Wilshire.

0:00:00Richard Saunders, Stefan Sojka and Jim Wilshire

0:04:50Norway or no way.. We run an internet line all the way to Norway where we find Kristin Carlsson who took part in the Ten23 protest. Who is she? Why is she a skeptic? Find out more when we chat to this young lady from the far north.

0:20:00 Reality Bites... ..with Joanne Benhamu Our very own Joanne takes a bite at The Spiritual Healing Association of Western Australia via the ACCC.

0:23:00 Jim Wilshire LIVE in Sydney The Skeptic Zone's voice over man Jim Wilshire visits Skeptics in the Pub for a live read of his poem "EMBRACELET".

0:26:44 Armageddon Expo Sydney 2011 Join Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Maynard as we visit Armageddon Expo. Our guest is voice over artist Michael McConnohie. This is part one of a two part report.

0:38:05 The Think Tank Yes it's time once again to head to our club and chat about skeptical news and views. Joining us this week are Eran Segev, Dr Rachie, Dianne, Steve, James, Richard Saunders and Jim Wilshire.

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders& Stefan Sojka0:08:00Maynard's Spooky Action....Interview with Dr Martin Plowman0:22:10Dr Steve Roberts on radio totalk about Asteroid Apophis0:37:05Dr Rachael Dunlop at theThe Battle of Big Thinking0:44:55A chat with Rob Campbell at theThe Battle of Big Thinking

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:50 Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a DistanceA chat with the one and only Brian Dunning... need we say more?0:19:25 Have a drink... with some SkepticsThere is a new pub night for Sydney Skeptics. We take a trip to Newtown to find out more.0:29:52 The Think TankWith Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jason Brown, Eran Segev, Jo Benhamu, Dianne and Richard Saunders

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders

0:03:50Interview with film maker, Blake Freeman"Gawd Bless America" is a Documentary Comedy coming to theaters in the USA in March and soon to Australia. The film follows Blake Freeman, who sets out to disprove the notion that aliens, people with psychic abilities and ghosts live among us.

0:21:00Maynard's Spooky Action!Maynard reports from the front line of scientific research and investigates a new DEATH RAY!! (Well not really.) Find out more on the show when Maynard chats to Robbie McNaughton from The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Our thanks to A.B.C. radio for this audio.0:26:15Tracey Spicer slaps down Meryl Dorey.. again!Anti-vaccination campaigner Meryl Dorey claims vaccination is akin to child rape. Tracey Spicer takes Dorey to task on Sydney Radio 2UE and takes a call from long time skeptic Peter Bowditch from ratbags.com0:31:00Dr Rachie Reports -With Dr Rachael DunlopThe Australian government seems confused about homeopathy.Dr Rachie reports that she was unable to find a clear and concise explanation of what it is on their official websites. They appear to be bundling it in with pharmacy medicines, thereby implying that it works and further, they are lending it legitimacy by designating it official looking numbers on the official register of government approved Australian medicines.0:41:0010:23 Challenge 1023All over the world, consumers and skeptics took a very public stand against the fraud that is Homeopathy.Dr Rachie reports from the local protest in Sydney, Australia. 0:49:00James Randi's 10:23 Challenge Skeptic James Randi challenges sellers of scam medications as hundreds stage worldwide "overdose" on homeopathic pills and puts one million dollars on the line.

Good friend of The Skeptic Zone Dr Paul Willis show us that even at the ends of the earth, Homeopathy is still rubbish. Follow Dr Willis on Twitter @Fossilcrox

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:04:00Dr Rachie ReportsInterview with Dr Simon Brice from the RMIT about the testing of Power Balance0:20:50More news on Balance Bands0:23:45Maynard's Spooky Action...... at a DistanceVodka in the eye!??0:28:50Melboune SkepticsRichard Saunders chats to the new Melbourne Skeptics group about their pub nights.

0:00:00Prof Brian CoxComment on Jupiter0:01:10IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:05:30Maynard's Spooky Action at a DistanceInterview with Astrologer Jessica Adams0:20:00The Great Melbourne Telescope Project0:38:15Glenn Wheeler interviewsRichard Saunders(Thanks to Radio 2GB)0:42:40The Think TankWith Maynard, Dr Rachael Dunlop, James Crawley, Travis Roy and Richard Saunders

0:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:20Maynard interviews The Bad Astronomer, Dr Phil Plait about the end of the world... and other more important things.0:18:18 "Death From The Skies" from the album Trebuchet by George Hrab0:22:15 Queen Victoria Markets in MelbourneJoin Dr Steve Roberts and Richard Saunders for a wander through a Melbourne landmark.0:30:20 Dr Rachie ReportsOur Very own Dr Rachael Dunlop appears on The Drum on National TV to discuss the recent news about Andrew Wakefield and the BMJ.Audio from the national TV show, with host Steve Cannane.0:42:15 The Think TankWe enjoy a BBQ at the Melbourne home of long time skeptic Dr Steve Roberts. Joining us in his courtyard are Chris Higgins, Linley Kissick, Mal Vickers, Rosemary Sceats and Richard Saunders.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:03:20 Maynard interviews Food Inspector, Gary Kennedy about food myths and his beef with The Myth Busters!0:20:30Grain of Salt with Eran Segev Are Bicycle Helmets all that they are cracked up to be?Jump on for a ride and find out.0:31:00Statement from Power Balance Michael Marshall from the Merseyside Skeptics Society reads out what Power Balance in the UK have to say for themselves. Get ready for some industrial strength spin.0:37:30The Think TankYes, it's back as we find ourselves in our favourite club, the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL. Joining us this week are Dr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev, Joanne Benhamu, Richard Saunders, Jason Brown and James Crawley.