The Skeptic Zone
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'.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 884
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
The Skeptic Zone #303 - 10.Aug.2014
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.
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The Skeptic Zone #302 - 3.Aug.2014
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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…
The Skeptic Zone #301 - 27.July.2014
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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 inf…
The Skeptic Zone #300 - 20.July.2014
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 Brisba…
The Skeptic Zone #299 - 13.July.2014
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 Roya…
The Skeptic Zone #298 - 6.July.2014
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.
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The Skeptic Zone #297 - 29.June.2014
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Introduction
Richard Saunders
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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 …
The Skeptic Zone #296 - 22.June.2014
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 …
The Skeptic Zone #295 - 15.June.2014
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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…
The Skeptic Zone #294 - 8.June.2014
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Introduction
Richard Saunders
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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 Roy…
The Skeptic Zone #293 - 1.June.2014
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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…
The Skeptic Zone #292 - 25.May.2014
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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'.
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The Skeptic Zone #291 - 16.May.2014
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Introduction
Richard Saunders
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Maynard's Spooky Action...
Maynard at Paracon 2014 - part 2.
Interviews with...
Rex Gilroy - Yowie hunter
Mark Wallbank - Strange creatures
Ben Hansen …
The Skeptic Zone #290 - 11.May.2014
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
…
The Skeptic Zone #289 - 4.May.2014
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 Aust…
The Skeptic Zone #288 - 27.April.2014
Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:03:30A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev
This week Eran chats to Paul Zenon about being a skeptic and magician.
0:19:00A Week in Science
The Royal Institution of Austr…
The Skeptic Zone #287 - 20.April.2014
Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:04:50
A Grain of Salt with Eran Segev
This week Eran chats to Michael Marshall from 'Skeptics with a K' podcast and one of the people behind the QED convention.
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The Skeptic Zone #286 - 13.April.2014
Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:05:15
Press release from Australian Skeptics
The press release from Australian Skeptics on the National Health & Medical Research Council draft information paper on …
The Skeptic Zone #285 - 6.April.2014
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Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:05:25
Michael Kruse from Bad Science Watch
Bad Science Watch is an independent non-profit consumer protection watchdog and science advocacy organization dedi…
The Skeptic Zone #284 - 30.March.2014
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Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:05:25
Dr Besh Saab... from Mars! (Sort of)
Besh answers listener questions about his possible mission to Mars.
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Media reports on the some worrying v…