The Skeptic Zone

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:30 Interviews from TAM 2014 Live from Las Vegas it's;  Kyle Sanders Cathy Smith Spoony Quine   0:19:20 Burzynski Updte Bob Blaskiewicz with the latest information   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 Maynard's Spooky Action... The life of a Pharmacist. Maynard chats to John Bell, Chris Piggott and student Andrew.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka.   0:13:17 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Post-mortem from Brisskepticamp... in a park.. and birds.. with  Ross Balch - president of Brisbane Skeptical Society Phil Kent - secretary of Brisbane Skeptical Society Lauren Cochrane - president of Canberra Skeptics   0:29:03 "Rev" Stefan Sojka Miracle face recognition software.   0:33:07 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.   0:36:17 The Vaccination Chronicles Featuring  Verna Morris, Maureen Chuck, Ken McLeod, Monica Saville, Dr Richard Gordon,  Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, John Bundock, Peter Bowditch and Lauren Cochrane

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Bob Novella and Evan Bernstein   0:02:03 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. News from Queensland about Whooping Cough.   0:10:07 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.   0:13:06 Interviews from TAM 2014 Richard Saunders bumps into:  Derek Colanduno Sharon Hill George Hrab James Randi

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:04:00 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. What's in your food? Before you run downsatirs and open the fridge, have a listen to Jo's report on food additives.   0:19:44 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.   0:27:26 Promoting Women of Science Guest reporter Kevin Davies chats to Kylie Walker from the Australian Academy of Science. Learn how you can help promote Australian Women of Science.   0:27:26 Saunders on the Radio Last week, the weeeeee small hours, Richard Saunders in San Francisco, called in to Sydney radio to chat with Luke Boner about people who claim to talk with the dead and much more. Now... what is this about Saunders and rats?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:07:40 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Dr Brad McKay from the TV show Embarrassing Bodies Down Under.   0:19:44 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.   0:23:12 Maynard on the street Where is Maynard? What's he up to? Find out more when we find him on the street.   0:27:26 Robert Blaskiewicz with a Burzynski update Houston doctor Stanislaw Burzynski is in the news again.. for the wrong reasons. We find out more from Robert Blaskiewicz.   0:39:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo and rats. Rats and science. Jo, rats and science. Why would you want anything more?

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:03:15 Woo Weekend part #1 Join Jo Alabaster and Richard Saunders as they wander around the 'Winter Magic' festival at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.   0:17:00 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.   0:20:07 Woo Weekend part #2 Richard, once again, heads for the festival of Mind Body Spirit in Sydney.   0:30:07 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo continues her look into Parenting Skeptically. This week the early years of childhood.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran talks with Jonny Scaramanga who grew up in the UK as a Christian fundamentalist. Most people think this kind of fundamentalism does not exist in Britain, or it is limited to certain ethnic communities, like black pentecostals. They have no idea what fundamentalists believe, and certainly no clue what it’s like to be one. 0:16:10 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. 0:19:35 Signe Cane and Vaccination Conspiracy Theories Why you should ignore what anti-vaxxers have to say. Signe is a Sydney-based freelance science writer and radio broadcaster, her articles have appeared in Australian Geographic, The Scientist, Australasian Science, New Philosopher and other outlets. 0:26:15 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Young mothers look out! Jo with the inside information on woo w

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:05:05 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran address the crowd in Manchester and talks about Australian Skeptics.   0:25:15 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.   0:28:40 An interview with Theo Clark Richard Saunders talks to Theo about his book Humbug!: The Skeptic's Field Guide to Spotting Fallacies and Deceptive Arguments.   0:44:15 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub We chat to pubbers to find out what they like about this social and educational event.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:12 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Nathan "Nate" Phelps an American-born Canadian author, LGBT rights activist, and public speaker on the topics of religion and child abuse.   0:30:35 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.   0:35:10 A day in the Blue Mountains Richard Saunders travels to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney to do some filming for "The Vaccination Chronicles" and chats to Jo Alabaster and Peter Bowditch.   0:50:45 Maynard's Spooky Action... Good Eye Health. Maynard interviews Dr Peter Davies about Macular Degeneration.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:18 Australian Skeptics Dinner Join Sydney Skeptics with remarks from Richard Saunders and Tim Mendham with news on the next issue of 'The Skeptic'.   0:44:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster Jo heads for Canberra Skeptics in the Pub and chats to Andrew Gould and Ken McLeod.   0:35:35 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.   0:39:00 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Prof Chris French from QED Manchester

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:18 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard at Paracon 2014 - part 2. Interviews with... Rex Gilroy - Yowie hunter Mark Wallbank - Strange creatures Ben Hansen - TV's 'Fact or Fake'   0:35:35 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.   0:39:00 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Mike Hall from QED Manchester.

Introduction Richard Saunders   0:06:30 Maynard's Spooking Action... This week Maynard and Saunders visit Paracon 2014. Interviews with... Alex Cayas Peta Banks Alison Oborn Robert Murch Ashley Hall Murray Byfield Emma and Erin   0:41:24 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.   0:44:40 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. In a word.... Underpants. Yes, Jo gets to the bottom of the claims of "The Smart Underwear Designed to Shield Against Mobile Phone Radiation". Is it a bum deal? Don't make an ass of yourself, listen to Jo!

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:50 A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev This week Eran chats to Susan Gerbic and Mark Edward from QED Manchester. 0:27:10 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. 0:30:26 Out and about with the Skeptics Members of Australian Skeptics attend a talk by Dr Karl in Sydney and then head for 'Skeptics in the Pub' to review some videos from the archives. 0:43:30 Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster. Jo reads the public statement from the HCCC – Warning about the Australian Vaccination-skeptics Network, Inc. (‘AVN’), formerly known as Australian Vaccination Network Inc.