The Skeptic Zone

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to...  Heidi Robertson Postie Linley Eran Segev 0:30:52 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. Happy 50th Dr Paul Willis! 0:36:25 Skeptoid 5 All the way from California, it's Brian Dunning with news of his new book, Skeptoid 5: Massacres, Monsters, and Miracles 0:46:15 Australian Skeptics $100,000 prize Want to win $100,000? All you need to is prove you have a supernatural or paranormal power or can access energies unknown to science.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Welcome message from James Randi Those at the 2013 Australian Skeptics National Convention were delighted to see James Randi on the big screen. 0:08:08 Australian Skeptics Awards Who were the winners of this year's awards? Find out with news from the convention. 0:14:10 Dr Rachie Reports... with Dr Rachael Dunlop This week Dr Rachie finds herself in Qatar where she is attending a conference on toxins. She tells us about the recent court case involving the Australian Vaccination Network (or soon be called... ?? Who know? Maybe you can think up a good name for them.) 0:24:20 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. 0:28:10 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention. This week Maynard chats to Ketan Joshi - Mr. X - Kevin Davies - Graham Wilson

Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:05:00 Sense about Science We chat with Dr Chris Peters about the 'Ask for the Evidence' program. 0:15:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1 UFOs over Newcastle? Maynard finds out more with Ian Kirkwood. 0:26:50 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... Part 2 Random interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1 Maynard interviews Brain Dunning from the Skeptoid Podcast and finds out more about the stories from Australia. Tasmanian Tigers, UFOS and more under his skeptical eye. 0:36:33 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. 0:40:15 Robert Blaskiewicz and the Burzynski Clinic USA Toady are reporting on the Burzynski Clinic, the centre that seems to claim it can sure cancer. Robert Blaskiewicz fills us in on this clinic and some of the web sites that counter the claims. 0:55:30 Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 2 Thinking of getting married? Would you like to marry your.... car? Maynard interviews Kate Alway from Sydney who wants to be wed to her VW Beetle.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard interviews Dr Rob Morrison about 'The Curiosity Show', an Australian educational children's television show produced from 1972 to 1990. Find out how the show started, some of the adventures along the way and how you and your children can now enjoy this landmark of Australian TV. 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. 0:30:55 Don't get fooled at the Track From the Scamwatch web site, advice about not getting taken for a ride at the racing track. 0:38:11 Sydney Skeptics in the Pub  The question this week... If you could go to Mars but not come back.. would you?

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Science Teachers' Association of New South Wales Inc. Young Scientist Awards  Richard Saunders takes a trip to the city of Wollongong to help present the 2013 Young Scientist Awards. 0:13:40 Mind Body Spirit Join Richard Saunders has he wonders around the maze of newage stalls at Sydney's Mind Body Spirit. 0:21:30 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. 0:24:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things. Highlights include a chat with Kate and Robin.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 A chat with Gunnar Roland Tjomlid  'Placebo Defekten' is a new book from this Norwegian author. 0:21:30 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. 0:24:34 The Think Tank  In the Think Tank this week are Eran Segev, Joanne and Marcos Benhamu, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Margaret-Ann Tait.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:36 Dr Rachie Reports.. with Dr Rachael Dunlop  This week Dr Rachie chats with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute in Melbourne. Just what is "The Skeptic Zone Virus"? 0:19:20 The Health of Sydney Harbour Richard Saunders takes a stroll down to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and chats with Associate Professor Emma Johnston. The science of Sydney Harbour and more! 0:39:00 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. 0:42:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things. Highlights include a chat with Peter and Vanessa.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:25 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things. Highlights include a chat with Heidi Robertson from the Northern Rivers, Spoon Bending with Saunders and Cup Cakes! 0:55:40 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.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:30 Dr Rachie Reports  A recently identified link between a toxic amino acid found in blue-green algae and several motor neuron diseases could help researchers devise a therapy for the fatal conditions. 0:15:00 Dr Rachie Reports An interview with Warren Bonnet from Embiggen Books, followed by the launch of the book "The Explainer - From Deja Vu to Why the Sky Is Blue, and Other Conundrums" with Dr Mick Vagg and Dr Rachie. 0:26:15 A message from Susan Gerbic Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia The mission of the Guerrilla Skepticism editing team is to improve skeptical content of Wikipedia. We do this by improving pages of our skeptic spokespeople, providing noteworthy citations, and removing the unsourced claims from paranormal and pseudoscientific pages. Why? Because evidence is cool. We train – We mentor – Join us. 0:30:10 Saunders on the Radio From the vault, Richard Saunders talks about the Mind-Body-Spirit Expo in Sydney. 0:42:40 A Week in Science The Royal Insti

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:15 Mr. George Hrab  What's it like to MC 'The Amazing Meeting'? How cool is it to lead a band? These are some of the questions we put to singer and podcaster George Hrab. 0:36:40 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. 0:39:25 Dr Stefan Sojka "Mind Your Back" is the new hit single from 'Dr' Sojka. Download the song and support this important message. 0:45:23 Bad Science Watch Canada We chat to Michael Kruse from Bad Science Watch and learn about their battle against homeopathy and other quackery.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:40 Besh Saab off to Mars?  Want to go to another planet on a one way ticket? Beah Saab tells us why he is just the man to do it! 0:28:15 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. 0:31:40 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard chats to Dr Pamela Gay and then to some of the people who came to hear her at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. 0:43:25 Your Stars?  What do the stars have in store for you? Find out more...

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 Dr Pamela Gay  Pamela tells us about CosmoQuest and what you can do to help this wonderful endeavour. 0:14:25 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. 0:17:25 An chat with Evan Bernstien One of the rouges tells us about the early days of SGU 0:35:00 Kevin Davies from Canberra Skeptics More news on the upcoming Australian Skeptics National Convention 0:38:50 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard heads to the Power House Museum in Sydney and reports of the Big Night of Science with the Mystery Investigators Richard Saunders and Dr Rachie Dunlop. Also a chat to and Isabelle Kingsley from the Museum.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:10 Dr Colin Wright  A chat with the juggling mathematician. Is there more than one kind of infinity? Find out over a cup of coffee. 0:24:40 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’. 0:27:13 Maynard’s Spooky Action... Maynard interviews Hubert van den Bergh, the author of "How To Sound Really Clever". 0:41:45 Saunders on the Radio From the audio valut, Richard Sanders chats to Mike Williams on Sydney radio about Spontaneous Human Combustion and Fire Walking

0:00:00 Introduction Maynard? Well... okay... then Richard Saunders 0:05:50 Tess Corkish and the Global Warming Rap  An interview with a keen young student who wants to visit Antarctica. Can you help? 0:21:50 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’. 0:25:10 Interviews from the 15th European Skeptics Congress With our special guest reporter Shane Greenup from rbutr.com - The 15th European Skeptics Congress, 23-25 August 2013, in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference is one in the series supported by the European Council of Skeptical Organisations. With... Michael Marshall Catherine de Jong PJ and Michael Heap Marit Simonsen

0:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:05:00 Julie Lada the Skeptical Vet We catch up with Julie Lada who tells us about her adventures and encounters with woo woo in becoming a vet. 0:21:00 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’. 0:25:00 Maynard’s Spooking Action...Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA and his thoughts on the so-called "moon landing hoax". 0:51:05 Eugenie Scott inducted into the IIG Hall of HonorThe audio of a video shown at the CFI in Hollywood, CA on July 29th, 2013 during the IIG Awards for Eugenie Scott's induction into the IIG Hall of Honor.

Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney. 0:04:50 Science Week at the Australian Museum  Interviews with science presenters doing outreach to students. 0:20:00 More Doctor Who Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney. 0:24:00 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’. 0:27:15 More Doctor Who Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney. 0:32:15 Another Big Psychic Show Rolls into Town By Mal Vickers with assistance from Martin Hadley Never has any psychic ever passed a rigorous scientific test of their claimed ability. While most skeptics are well aware of this, you’d think the media and society in general knew nothing of it. 0:43:40 More Doctor Who Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Doctor Who exhibit, ABC centre in Sydney.

Introduction Richard Saunders and Adele 0:04:50 A night with Dr Phil Plait  Join Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders (together with Dr Amanda Bauer and Geoffrey Wyatt) as they spend an evening with Dr Phil Plait at the Sydney Observatory. 0:25:15 Tim Farley from What's The Harm What's the harm....? You may well ask, and we do! Join Richard Saunders and Tim Farley. 0:37:50 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’.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka 0:09:40 60 Second Science  An interview with Brendan O'Brien about the online video project that gets students from all over the world to make videos for science. 0:21:00 Penny Chan at TAM 2013 We catch up with West Coast USA reporter, Penny Chan. 0:21:00 A Penny for your Thoughts Penny Chan interviews Kyle Sanders about his comic strip, Carbon Dating. 0:33:30 A chat with Ross Blocher One of the stars of the "Oh No Ross and Carrie" Podcast, Ross chats to Richard in Hollywood. 0:42:25 A Week in Science with Dr Paul Willis 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’. 0:48:08 Maynard’s Spooking Action... Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA and UFOs! ...---...

00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:40 Dr Rachie Reports - With Dr Rachael Dunlop Antivax chiros and accountability – as evasive as a subluxation. 00:16:30 ANDINSCIENCE Campaign We find out about the effort to get more science into the media. 00:25:38 A Week in Science - Extra Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia. 00:30:40 A chat with Radford and Dunning Be a fly on the wall as Richard Saunders talks with Ben Radford and Brian Dunning. 00:49:08 Maynard’s Spooking Action... Maynard interviews Marlowe Cassetti about the early days of NASA