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The Skeptic Zone

 Richard Saunders

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'.

Science Social Sciences
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
57 minutes
Episodes
884
Years Active
2008 - 2025
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The Skeptic Zone #583 - 15.December.2019

The Skeptic Zone #583 - 15.December.2019

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:03:37 The Raw Skeptic Report... With Heidi Robertson Heidi reports on the recent deadly measles outbreak in Samoa. We also play the audio of he…
00:54:17  |   Fri 13 Dec 2019
The Skeptic Zone #582 - 8.December.2019

The Skeptic Zone #582 - 8.December.2019

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard 0:03:05 Skeptical Road Trip Join Maynard and Richard Saunders as they drive from Sydney to Melbourne to go to Skepticon 2019. Along the way they …
01:02:30  |   Sat 07 Dec 2019
The Skeptic Zone #581 - 1.December.2019

The Skeptic Zone #581 - 1.December.2019

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:25 Skeptical Activism We hit the street outside the State Theatre in Sydney to hand out skeptical information flyers to the crowd lining up to see the "…
00:54:37  |   Sat 30 Nov 2019
The Skeptic Zone #580 - 24.November.2019

The Skeptic Zone #580 - 24.November.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:45 Skeptical Adventures with Dick Smith Australian Skeptics patron Dick Smith tells of the time he flew out James Randi to take part in…
00:55:29  |   Fri 22 Nov 2019
The Skeptic Zone #579 - 17.November.2019

The Skeptic Zone #579 - 17.November.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:49 Anti-Vax Zealot in Medical Centre The bizarre story of a conspiracy theorist bluffing his way into a medical centre to get them to r…
00:54:08  |   Sat 16 Nov 2019
The Skeptic Zone #578 - 10.November.2019

The Skeptic Zone #578 - 10.November.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:24 CSICon 2019 Interviews - Part #3 Rob Palmer, aka the well known skeptic, with part #3 of his interview series from CSIcon 2019 in La…
00:59:42  |   Sat 09 Nov 2019
The Skeptic Zone #577 - 3.November.2019

The Skeptic Zone #577 - 3.November.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:09 Another strike against Homeopathy The head of the NHS launches an outspoken attack on the homeopathy industry for peddling deadly an…
00:48:00  |   Sat 02 Nov 2019
The Skeptic Zone #576 - 27.October.2019

The Skeptic Zone #576 - 27.October.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 Banned Naturopath in Cook Islands The naturopath whose Cook Islands disciples continue to practice her prohibited remedies says she …
00:47:34  |   Sat 26 Oct 2019
The Skeptic Zone #575 - 20.October.2019

The Skeptic Zone #575 - 20.October.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:30 Mind Body Wallet time again Join Richard Saunders, Peter "Ratbags" Bowditch and Lara Benham as they, once again, descend into the pi…
00:47:07  |   Sat 19 Oct 2019
The Skeptic Zone #574 - 13.October.2019

The Skeptic Zone #574 - 13.October.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00

Introduction Richard Saunders

0:03:00

CHOICE Shonkys Far too many people lose money or suffer impacts to their health and wellbeing due to products that are overpriced, i…

00:52:03  |   Sat 12 Oct 2019
The Skeptic Zone #573 - 6.October.2019

The Skeptic Zone #573 - 6.October.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00

Introduction Richard Saunders

0:04:25

NZ Skeptics vs. Jeanette Wilson NZ-based, self-described "spiritual medium" Jeanette Wilson has started touring the country with her…

00:58:55  |   Sat 05 Oct 2019
The Skeptic Zone #572 - 29.September.2019

The Skeptic Zone #572 - 29.September.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00

Introduction Richard Saunders

0:04:55

Area 51 - No Aliens Set Free We chat to noted paranormal expert Ben Redford about the fiasco at area 51. A good day for those who li…

00:50:46  |   Sat 28 Sep 2019
The Skeptic Zone #571 - 22.September.2019

The Skeptic Zone #571 - 22.September.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00

Introduction Richard Saunders

0:02:10

Interview with Baily Harris 13-year old Bailey Harris is an author, speaker, and advocate for freethought and human rights. She is t…

00:55:10  |   Sun 22 Sep 2019
The Skeptic Zone #570 - 15.September.2019

The Skeptic Zone #570 - 15.September.2019

Show Notes Greetings from the Surf Coast Spring Skepticamp 2019 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:15 Skeptical Outreach at the Solano Stroll Join members of the Bay Area Skeptics …
00:59:07  |   Sat 14 Sep 2019
The Skeptic Zone #569 - 8.September.2019

The Skeptic Zone #569 - 8.September.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:11 Jonathan Jarry We talk to one Canadian who has had it up to the ears with Ear Candles. Jonathan's video on the subject details his inves…
00:51:04  |   Sat 07 Sep 2019
The Skeptic Zone #567 - 1.September.2019

The Skeptic Zone #567 - 1.September.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:55 Dragon*Con 2019 Dr Angie Mattke and a Walking Tour We chat to Dr Angie Mattke to get a taste of things to come over the next few days, …
00:35:39  |   Sat 31 Aug 2019
The Skeptic Zone #566 - 25.August.2019

The Skeptic Zone #566 - 25.August.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:25 Isil Arican and Cuneyt Ozdas Learn how Isil and Cuneyt help to promote science and scepticism in Turkey and around the world.

 

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00:59:41  |   Sat 24 Aug 2019
The Skeptic Zone #565 - 18.August.2019

The Skeptic Zone #565 - 18.August.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:16 Zealot with Jo Thornley Why would anyone join a cult? Maybe they're unhappy with their current religion, or they want to change the worl…
00:49:09  |   Sat 17 Aug 2019
The Skeptic Zone #564 - 11.August.2019

The Skeptic Zone #564 - 11.August.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:55 Interview with Pontus Bockman Pontus discovered skepticism in 2010 and soon thereafter became deeply involved in local activism, such as…
00:55:48  |   Sat 10 Aug 2019
The Skeptic Zone #563 - 4.August.2019

The Skeptic Zone #563 - 4.August.2019

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:20 Interview with Derek Colanduno We catch up with one of the original skeptical podcasters. Derek gives us an overview of the early days o…
01:06:39  |   Sat 03 Aug 2019
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