The Skeptic Zone

Introduction -Richard Saunders 0:03:30A interview with members of the Skeptical Society of St. Louis. -At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Missy Rung-Blue, Dave Blue and Mike Bateman. 0:13:28 A Week in Science (extra update) 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’. 0:17:35A interview with Derek Colanduno - At the Amazing Meeting we chat to Derek Colanduno from the popular Skepticality Podcast.  

IntroductionRichard Saunders and ?? 0:03:00A interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott Dr Eugenie C. Scott is a physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987. She is a leading critic of young earth creationism and intelligent design. 0:45:45 A Week in Science (extra update) with Dr Paul WillisThe 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 A Penny for your Thoughts with Penny Chan This week Penny gives us her report on the recent 'SkeptiCalCon' in California. 0:24:15 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’. 0:30:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Maynard's sinks his claw into the strange story of the The Australian Cat Ladies and The Australian Christian Lobby!

IntroductionRichard Saunders 0:06:25 Dr Rachie Reports This week Dr Rachie chats to Rose Shapiro about her book, "Suckers: How Alternative Medicine Makes Fools of Us All". 0:19:00 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’. 0:23:00 The Australian Senate and the AVN We bring you part of the speech from Dr Richard Di Natale,Victoria's first Greens senator in the federal parliament. Hear what the senator has to say about the Australian Vaccination Network. 0:34:15 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard's guest this week is Dr Jonathan Roberts, the Research Director Autonomous Systems Lab at the CSIRO. Are robots going to take over? (I don't think so...) But if they did, how would they see? Find out more with Maynard.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Special guest this week is Wilson da Silva, the departing editor of Cosmos Magazine. 0:18:10 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’. 0:22:30 A guest editorial  Sharon Hill - Cornered and Someone Wants to Tell Me Their Paranormal Story 0:26:50 Dr Rachie Reports  This week Dr Rachie chats about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:35 From the pages of 'The Skeptic', a report from the Mitta Mitta Water Divining tests.  Richard Saunders looks into the mind of the Aussie diviner. 0:11:27 Dr Rachie Reports  This week Dr Rachie reports on the recent court appearance of the Australian Vaccination Network 0:24:50 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’. 0:28:50 Your Stars?  What do the stars have in store for you? Find out more... 0:32:45 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Special guest this week is "Polyp", a radical political cartoonist, graphic novelist and Manchester UK skeptics member.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 A chat with D.J. Grothe, president of the James Randi Educational Foundation D.J. fills us in on the latest news about TAM2013, The Amazing Meeting in Las Vegas this July 0:20:40 Dr Rachie Reports  This week Dr Rachie appears on ABC radio to take call in questions about vaccination. 0:40:50 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’. 0:23:18 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Special guest this week is Dr Paul Willis from the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus). Maynard also chats to people at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 A chat with Canberra Skeptics  Join us for a drink and a chat with Andrew Gould and Amanda Devaus from Canberra. News on the upcoming Australian Skeptics convention, TAM in Las Vegas, Tarot Cards and more! 0:18:35 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’. 0:35:55 The Think Tank  Once again we head to our club at the end of the street to talk about issues of the day. Joining us this week are Joanne Benhamu, Dr Rachie and Eran Segev.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 I WAS VILIFIED  A report from the Sunday Telegraph and ‘Lateline' on the appalling behaviour of the Anti-Vax crowd. 0:12:38 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop  This week Dr Rachie appeared on The Project (Network 10) to talk about vaccination rates in Australia. 0:18:35 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’. 0:22:50 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop  Dr Rachie chats to Andy Lewis from the web site Quackometer. 0:35:55 Richard Saunders on the radio  The tables are turned and Saunders ends up being interviewed, on Radio 2UE with Murray Wilton, about being a skeptic and his upcoming public talk in Canberra.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:25 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop  This week Dr Rachie interviews Sonya Pemberton about her upcoming documentary "Jabbed – Love, Fear and Vaccines" (Genepool Productions, 2013) 0:30:00 Mind Body Spirit May 2013  A wander around this newage fair with Richard Saunders 0:35:15 A Week in Science with Dr Tania Meyer  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’. 0:39:45 Maynard's Spooky Action  Maynard chats to Timothy Short who is a specialist anaesthetist at Auckland City Hospital 0:47:30 Guildford's so-called House of Miracles  What is going on in the Sydney suburb of Guildford? Is someone from 'the other side' really trying to communicate by spattering oil on the walls of a house? Well... we don't think so. Reports from the last 6 years.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:17:20 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop  This week Dr Rachie reports on what our state (New South Wales) politicians, on both sides, have to say about the Australian Vaccination Network. 0:13:35 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’. 0:37:45 Maynard's Spooky Action  Maynard chats to John Flansburgh from They Might Be Giants

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:07:25 A chat with Dr Colin Wright  Maths is more than numbers! Find out how you can take part in Maths Jam. 0:13:35 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’. 0:17:20 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop  This week Dr Rachie appeared on 774 ABC Melbourne Radio with Richard Stubbs. 0:37:45 Maynard's Spooky Action  Maynard heads back to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and askes the big question. Should skeptics still investigate UFOs?

Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka. 0:08:00 A chat with Deborah Hyde, editor of The Skeptic magazine (UK)  Vampires and more vampires! Move over Buffy as Deborah tells all about the creatures of the night. 0:21:36 A Week in Science with Dr Tania Meyer  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’. 0:25:25 Dr Rachie Reports with Dr Rachael Dunlop  From QED in Manchester, Dr Rachie chats to ex-cop Stevyn Colgan about problem solving. 0:50:45 Maynard's Spooky Action  Maynard interviews Scott Bartle about his concerns with government.

“Solar Flare - The Band of Power” A Skeptic Zone Production. Starring Richard Saunders Stefan Sojka Rachael Dunlop Dianne Verstappen Maynard Travis Roy Penny Chan Rebecca Jones Eran Segev Joanne Benhamu Krissy Wilson  Special guests Brian Dunning Jay Novella Script and production Richard Saunders Music Stefan Sojka “Far” written and performed George Hrab Narration Jim Wilshire

IntroductionRichard Saunders in Olomouc, the Czech Republic.0:04:40     A chat with Jakub Ráliš from the AFO48 Festival.What is AFO? Find out this long running festival.0:11:10     The Enemies of Reason - at AFO48Richard Saunders introduces the film by Dr. Richard Dawkins0:16:20     A quick chat with Rebecca WatsonRebecca was also a guest of the festival.0:18:40     The winner of the international science film competition at AFO48Jury member Bechara Saab annouces the winning film, The Grammar of Happiness. Other jury members were Irina Belykh and Richard Saunders0:24:30     QED in ManchesterA chat with Michael Marshall and Geoff Whelan and many other people at QED.0:35:50     A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe 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’.0:39:52     Maynard's Spooky ActionMaynard interviews James Owen Weatherall about his book, 'The Physics of Wall Street'.

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:12     A chat with Leisha Camden from the Norway Skeptics.What is her view of the state of science, reason and education in Norway?0:22:35     An Irish AdventureA stroll in the park with Fionnuala Murphy from the Irish Skeptics and then a visit to a real Irish pub... complete with singing!0:28:25     QED in ManchesterFirst day of QED. Richard Saunders and Dr Rachie feed a goose?0:36:30     A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe 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’.0:40:35     The Think Tank - USAJoin Travis Roy, Steve Lunquist, Andrew Handsford and Dale Roy as they chat about the recent NEXUS conference, TAM USA, conspiracy theories and.... popcorn?

IntroductionRichard Saunders0:05:00 A chat with Marit Simonsen and Kristin Carlsson in Oslo.Walking in the snow or visiting skeptics in the pub, Oslo has something for everyone!0:13:45     The little dog that could!An update with Ian Bryce on the operation to restore sight to a blind dog... thank you science!0:29:20     A Week in Science with Dr Paul WillisThe 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’.0:35:40     Maynard's Spooky ActionHe's back in Sydney Skeptics in the Pub to ask the BIG question. Should you tell kids about the Easter Bunny?0:56:05     "Tesseracts" by Neal A. Yeager

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 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’. 0:06:50 The Think Tank  Join Dr Rachie and Richard Saunders and an A380??

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:06:15 Dr Steve Novella from the SGU Podcast  Richard Saunders chats to Dr Novella about his podcast and other skeptical adventures. 0:31:28 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’. 0:35:30 inFact with Brian Dunning  Genetically Modified Crops - Some claim that GMO crops are dangerous, while others applaud the new crop science. 0:39:55 Guest Editorial with Ben Radford  Astral Projection: Just a Mind Trip.

Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka.... late at night.... 0:04:40 The Mighty Mitta Muster Water Divining Test 2013  Join Richard Saunders and a host of skeptics and diviners on the old Mitta Mitta tennis court for a major test of water divining. 0:48:56 Diviners' Intervention  Written and performed by Jim Wilshire 0:51:10 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’. 0:56:42 Academia Film Olomouc  More infromation about the festival in the Czech Republic.