Dowsing - Psychics - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:26 Mind Body Wallet - Not So Divine Once again we dare to venture into the land of delusion and magic. The festival of Mind Body Spirit. This time we look at advice given to people wanting to have a psychic reading and an encounter with the Dowsers Society of New South Wales. 00:26:44 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. <a href="http://www.skeptics.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.skeptics.com.au</a> 00:38:12 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon #10. Includes Pete Evans and Dr Larry Marshall. 2014.10.12 - Real Clear Science 2014.10.30 - Science Insider 2020 - ABC Media Bites 2015.10.18 - Daily Mail 2020.11.09 - Insight Plus MJA <a href="http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.trove.nla.gov.au</a> Also... Squaring the Strange LIVE on YouTube <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@squaringthestrange7541">https://www.youtube.com/@squaringthestrange7541</a>

Dowsing - Psychics - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:26 Mind Body Wallet - Not So Divine Once again we dare to venture into the land of delusion and magic. The festival of Mind Body Spirit. This time we look at advice given to people wanting to have a psychic reading and an encounter with the Dowsers Society of New South Wales. 00:26:44 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 00:38:12 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon #10. Includes Pete Evans and Dr Larry Marshall. 2014.10.12 - Real Clear Science 2014.10.30 - Science Insider 2020 - ABC Media Bites 2015.10.18 - Daily Mail 2020.11.09 - Insight Plus MJA www.trove.nla.gov.au Also... Squaring the Strange LIVE on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@squaringthestrange7541

Dowsing - Psychics - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:26 Mind Body Wallet - Not So Divine Once again we dare to venture into the land of delusion and magic. The festival of Mind Body Spirit. This time we look at advice given to people wanting to have a psychic reading and an encounter with the Dowsers Society of New South Wales. 00:26:44 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. <a href="http://www.skeptics.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.skeptics.com.au</a> 00:38:12 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon #10. Includes Pete Evans and Dr Larry Marshall. 2014.10.12 - Real Clear Science 2014.10.30 - Science Insider 2020 - ABC Media Bites 2015.10.18 - Daily Mail 2020.11.09 - Insight Plus MJA <a href="http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.trove.nla.gov.au</a> Also... Squaring the Strange LIVE on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@squaringthestrange7541" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@squaringthestrange7541</a>

The Skeptic Zone #940 - 11.October.2026

Pod Toast - Not-A-Con - Polarizer 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:06 The Think Tank Join Annie McCubbin, Kate Thomas and Richard Saunders as they enjoy coffee and toast in a Sydney cafe. Topics covered are Bird Flu, the quackery of homeopathy and the Festival of MindBody Wallet. 00:18:46 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews Lara Benham - Dr Angie Mattke - Annika Harrison - Cheyanne - Tia - Paul 00:32:42 The Book of Tim Peter Brock and his Orgone Energy Fuel Polarizer A story about how belief in pseudoscience damaged the carrer of an Australian racing car driver. From The Skeptic - Volume 7, No 2 (Winter 1987) By Barry Williams Peter Brock and his Orgone Energy Fuel Polarizer <a href="https://youtu.be/aBdppylOFX4" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://youtu.be/aBdppylOFX4</a> 00:54:20 Bent Spoon 2002 with Barry Williams From the archives, Barry Williams on Radio National (ABC) in 2002 talking about the Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award. Also... The Australian Skeptics Video Collection <a href="https://tinyurl.com/skepticslist" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://tinyurl.com/skepticslist</a>

Pod Toast - Not-A-Con - Polarizer 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:06 The Think Tank Join Annie McCubbin, Kate Thomas and Richard Saunders as they enjoy coffee and toast in a Sydney cafe. Topics covered are Bird Flu, the quackery of homeopathy and the Festival of MindBody Wallet. 00:18:46 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews Lara Benham - Dr Angie Mattke - Annika Harrison - Cheyanne - Tia - Paul 00:32:42 The Book of Tim Peter Brock and his Orgone Energy Fuel Polarizer A story about how belief in pseudoscience damaged the carrer of an Australian racing car driver. From The Skeptic - Volume 7, No 2 (Winter 1987) By Barry Williams Peter Brock and his Orgone Energy Fuel Polarizer https://youtu.be/aBdppylOFX4 00:54:20 Bent Spoon 2002 with Barry Williams From the archives, Barry Williams on Radio National (ABC) in 2002 talking about the Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award. Also... The Australian Skeptics Video Collection https://tinyurl.com/skepticslist

Pod Toast - Not-A-Con - Polarizer 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:06 The Think Tank Join Annie McCubbin, Kate Thomas and Richard Saunders as they enjoy coffee and toast in a Sydney cafe. Topics covered are Bird Flu, the quackery of homeopathy and the Festival of MindBody Wallet. 00:18:46 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews Lara Benham - Dr Angie Mattke - Annika Harrison - Cheyanne - Tia - Paul 00:32:42 The Book of Tim Peter Brock and his Orgone Energy Fuel Polarizer A story about how belief in pseudoscience damaged the carrer of an Australian racing car driver. From The Skeptic - Volume 7, No 2 (Winter 1987) By Barry Williams Peter Brock and his Orgone Energy Fuel Polarizer <a href="https://youtu.be/aBdppylOFX4" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/aBdppylOFX4</a> 00:54:20 Bent Spoon 2002 with Barry Williams From the archives, Barry Williams on Radio National (ABC) in 2002 talking about the Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award. Also... The Australian Skeptics Video Collection <a href="https://tinyurl.com/skepticslist" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/skepticslist</a>

The Skeptic Zone #937 - 20.September.2026

Tarot - Newsletter - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:07:02 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill This is part 2 of Adrienne and Susan Gerbic getting together to react to two TikTok "Tarot" videos they found, regarding the terrible tragedy surrounding Parker Wells, the eleven year old non-verbal autistic boy who went missing in Calgary, and was later found dead in a culvert. Put on your psychic hats to predict how accurate they were. 00:24:32 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. <a href="http://www.skeptics.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.skeptics.com.au</a> 00:33:14 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon Award. Part #6 2001 - 2002 2002.04.03 - The Cairns Post 2002.08.23 - The Daily Telegraph Barry Williams - Homeopathic Vaccine Banned <a href= "https://youtu.be/NGDHrK7Wm_8">https://youtu.be/NGDHrK7Wm_8</a> <a href="http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.trove.nla.gov.au</a> Also... The Barry Williams Video Collection <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3ycM1rFKvI" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3ycM1rFKvI</a> Richard Saunders on ABC TV talks about some of the tricks of so-called psychics <a href="https://youtu.be/3lm31R-LzYY?t=580" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://youtu.be/3lm31R-LzYY?t=580</a>

Tarot - Newsletter - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:07:02 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill This is part 2 of Adrienne and Susan Gerbic getting together to react to two TikTok "Tarot" videos they found, regarding the terrible tragedy surrounding Parker Wells, the eleven year old non-verbal autistic boy who went missing in Calgary, and was later found dead in a culvert. Put on your psychic hats to predict how accurate they were. 00:24:32 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 00:33:14 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon Award. Part #6 2001 - 2002 2002.04.03 - The Cairns Post 2002.08.23 - The Daily Telegraph Barry Williams - Homeopathic Vaccine Banned https://youtu.be/NGDHrK7Wm_8 www.trove.nla.gov.au Also... The Barry Williams Video Collection https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3ycM1rFKvI Richard Saunders on ABC TV talks about some of the tricks of so-called psychics https://youtu.be/3lm31R-LzYY?t=580

Tarot - Newsletter - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:07:02 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill This is part 2 of Adrienne and Susan Gerbic getting together to react to two TikTok "Tarot" videos they found, regarding the terrible tragedy surrounding Parker Wells, the eleven year old non-verbal autistic boy who went missing in Calgary, and was later found dead in a culvert. Put on your psychic hats to predict how accurate they were. 00:24:32 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. <a href="http://www.skeptics.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.skeptics.com.au</a> 00:33:14 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon Award. Part #6 2001 - 2002 2002.04.03 - The Cairns Post 2002.08.23 - The Daily Telegraph Barry Williams - Homeopathic Vaccine Banned <a href="https://youtu.be/NGDHrK7Wm_8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/NGDHrK7Wm_8</a> <a href="http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.trove.nla.gov.au</a> Also... The Barry Williams Video Collection <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3ycM1rFKvI" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3ycM1rFKvI</a> Richard Saunders on ABC TV talks about some of the tricks of so-called psychics <a href="https://youtu.be/3lm31R-LzYY?t=580" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/3lm31R-LzYY?t=580</a>

The Skeptic Zone #936 - 13.September.2026

Mafu - Dr Karl - Dr Brian 00:06:12 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:12 The Book of Tim Mafu: face-to-face with an ascended master For two weeks, beginning May 20, 1990, Australia was host to Ms Penny Torres Rubin, alleged channeller of 32,000 year old entity, Mafu. From The Skeptic - Volume 10, No 2 (Winter 1990) By Barry Williams Also Tim Mendham on TV, 1992 - Bent Spoon <a href="https://youtu.be/4xF_yunBBK8" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://youtu.be/4xF_yunBBK8</a> 00:20:38 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews <ul> <li>Dr Brian Wecht, also known by his character name Ninja Brian, a musician, internet personality, podcaster, and theoretical physicist. He is best known as a member of comedy musical duo Ninja Sex Party and video game-based comedy music trio Starbomb.</li> <li>Dr Karl Kruszelnicki</li> <li>Not-A-Con attendee Oliver and his mum</li> </ul> 00:34:18 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon Award. Part #5 1997 - 2000 1997.08.11 - The Age 1997.08.11 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1997.08.12 - The Age 1999.08.16 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1999.09.23 - The Sydney Morning Herald <a href="http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.trove.nla.gov.au</a>

Mafu - Dr Karl - Dr Brian 00:06:12 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:12 The Book of Tim Mafu: face-to-face with an ascended master For two weeks, beginning May 20, 1990, Australia was host to Ms Penny Torres Rubin, alleged channeller of 32,000 year old entity, Mafu. From The Skeptic - Volume 10, No 2 (Winter 1990) By Barry Williams Also Tim Mendham on TV, 1992 - Bent Spoon https://youtu.be/4xF_yunBBK8 00:20:38 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews Dr Brian Wecht, also known by his character name Ninja Brian, a musician, internet personality, podcaster, and theoretical physicist. He is best known as a member of comedy musical duo Ninja Sex Party and video game-based comedy music trio Starbomb. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki Not-A-Con attendee Oliver and his mum 00:34:18 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon Award. Part #5 1997 - 2000 1997.08.11 - The Age 1997.08.11 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1997.08.12 - The Age 1999.08.16 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1999.09.23 - The Sydney Morning Herald www.trove.nla.gov.au

Mafu - Dr Karl - Dr Brian 00:06:12 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:12 The Book of Tim Mafu: face-to-face with an ascended master For two weeks, beginning May 20, 1990, Australia was host to Ms Penny Torres Rubin, alleged channeller of 32,000 year old entity, Mafu. From The Skeptic - Volume 10, No 2 (Winter 1990) By Barry Williams Also Tim Mendham on TV, 1992 - Bent Spoon <a href="https://youtu.be/4xF_yunBBK8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/4xF_yunBBK8</a> 00:20:38 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews <ul> <li>Dr Brian Wecht, also known by his character name Ninja Brian, a musician, internet personality, podcaster, and theoretical physicist. He is best known as a member of comedy musical duo Ninja Sex Party and video game-based comedy music trio Starbomb.</li> <li>Dr Karl Kruszelnicki</li> <li>Not-A-Con attendee Oliver and his mum</li> </ul> 00:34:18 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to the Bent Spoon Award. Part #5 1997 - 2000 1997.08.11 - The Age 1997.08.11 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1997.08.12 - The Age 1999.08.16 - The Sydney Morning Herald 1999.09.23 - The Sydney Morning Herald <a href="http://www.trove.nla.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.trove.nla.gov.au</a>

The Skeptic Zone #935 - 6.September.2026

Philosophy - Psychic Detectives - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:20 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Psychic Detectives #1 of 2 After a terrible tragedy struck Calgary when a missing boy was found deceased after an intensive two week search, Adrienne pondered if any psychics had tried to insert themselves into the investigation. Use your psychic powers to imagine how much time it took for her to find examples of these alleged intuitives offering their opinions to the public and the police. She called on expert Psychics Explained YouTube host and Skeptic Zone reporter Susan Gerbic to help her navigate this heartbreaking, psychic cinema. 00:23:32 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews This week Maynard talks to former think tank member and PhD student Jo Shafer. What is her philosophy when it comes to critical thinking and skepticism? 00:32:24 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. <a href="http://www.skeptics.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.skeptics.com.au</a> 00:41:40 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon Award. 1982.04.06 - The Bulletin <a href= "https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1400945990/view?sectionId=nla.obj-1639131089tId%3Dnla.obj-1400980278&partId=nla.obj-1400980013#page/n56/mode/1up" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1400945990/view?sectionId=nla.obj-1639131089tId%3Dnla.obj-1400980278&partId=nla.obj-1400980013#page/n56/mode/1up</a>

Philosophy - Psychic Detectives - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:20 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Psychic Detectives #1 of 2 After a terrible tragedy struck Calgary when a missing boy was found deceased after an intensive two week search, Adrienne pondered if any psychics had tried to insert themselves into the investigation. Use your psychic powers to imagine how much time it took for her to find examples of these alleged intuitives offering their opinions to the public and the police. She called on expert Psychics Explained YouTube host and Skeptic Zone reporter Susan Gerbic to help her navigate this heartbreaking, psychic cinema. 00:23:32 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews This week Maynard talks to former think tank member and PhD student Jo Shafer. What is her philosophy when it comes to critical thinking and skepticism? 00:32:24 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 00:41:40 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon Award. 1982.04.06 - The Bulletin https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1400945990/view?sectionId=nla.obj-1639131089tId%3Dnla.obj-1400980278&partId=nla.obj-1400980013#page/n56/mode/1up

Philosophy - Psychic Detectives - Bent Spoon 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:20 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Psychic Detectives #1 of 2 After a terrible tragedy struck Calgary when a missing boy was found deceased after an intensive two week search, Adrienne pondered if any psychics had tried to insert themselves into the investigation. Use your psychic powers to imagine how much time it took for her to find examples of these alleged intuitives offering their opinions to the public and the police. She called on expert Psychics Explained YouTube host and Skeptic Zone reporter Susan Gerbic to help her navigate this heartbreaking, psychic cinema. 00:23:32 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews This week Maynard talks to former think tank member and PhD student Jo Shafer. What is her philosophy when it comes to critical thinking and skepticism? 00:32:24 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. <a href="http://www.skeptics.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.skeptics.com.au</a> 00:41:40 The TROVE Archives A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to The Bent Spoon Award. 1982.04.06 - The Bulletin <a href="https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1400945990/view?sectionId=nla.obj-1639131089tId%3Dnla.obj-1400980278&amp;partId=nla.obj-1400980013#page/n56/mode/1up" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1400945990/view?sectionId=nla.obj-1639131089tId%3Dnla.obj-1400980278&amp;partId=nla.obj-1400980013#page/n56/mode/1up</a>

The Skeptic Zone #934 - 30.August.2026

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:03:55The Skeptic Zone LIVE from Dragon*Con 2008With guest Dr Ginger Campbell 0:30:20Dr Rachie ReportsLive Blood Analysis 0:41:30The Think TankRichard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop,Amanda Rose and Michael Wolloghan

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:03:55The Skeptic Zone LIVE from Dragon*Con 2008With guest Dr Ginger Campbell 0:30:20Dr Rachie ReportsLive Blood Analysis 0:41:30The Think TankRichard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop,Amanda Rose and Michael Wolloghan

The Skeptic Zone #3 - 10.Oct.2008

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for October 2008 Richard Saunders & Dr Rachael Dunlop with "Dave the Happy Singer" and a room full of Skeptics.

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for October 2008 Richard Saunders & Dr Rachael Dunlop with "Dave the Happy Singer" and a room full of Skeptics.

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for October 2008 Richard Saunders &amp; Dr Rachael Dunlop with "Dave the Happy Singer" and a room full of Skeptics.

The Skeptic Zone #2 - 3.Oct.2008

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:05:00Skeptic Zone LIVE from Dragon*Con 2008 0:17:209/11 conspiracy theories Mark 'Gravy' Roberts 0:55:05The Think TankRichard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Michael Wolloghan

0:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:05:00Skeptic Zone LIVE from Dragon*Con 2008 0:17:209/11 conspiracy theories Mark 'Gravy' Roberts 0:55:05The Think TankRichard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Michael Wolloghan

The Skeptic Zone #1- 26.Sep.2008

The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. 

Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. 

Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman,  Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more.

Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'.

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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'.

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