Token Skeptic Podcast
Why do we believe weird things? What does feminine intuition really mean? How do you become an effective activist for science and reason? Are you ready for a monthly show that poses these questions and more?
Tune into the Token Skeptic for a slightly more skeptical look at stories in the news, urban legends, good science, pseudoscience, and what makes popular culture pop.
- Update frequency
- every 41 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2019
Token Skeptic 235 - On Zealot: A Book About Cults
Why would anyone join a cult? Maybe they're unhappy with their current religion, or they want to change the world, or they're disappointed with their lives and want to find something bigger or holi…
00:10:31 |
Mon 25 Mar 2019
Token Skeptic 234 - On Animals, Language, Koko and Wish Fulfilment
The idea that animals have the potential to talk is an alluring one; from the mathematical stunts of , to research on parrots, dolphins and chimps - . It's interesting, exciting and even cute - but i…
00:15:22 |
Thu 28 Jun 2018
Token Skeptic 233 - On Complementary Medicine Laws In Australia and Choice Campaign
Hundreds of such as "tonifies kidney essence" and "opens body orifices" could appear on complementary medicine labels under Their campaign points out that "Proposed laws could see dangerous and po…
00:09:26 |
Sat 26 May 2018
Token Skeptic 232 - On Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder
is a science book with a difference, written by Alom Shaha, illustrated by Emily Robertson and published by Scribble Kids Books. Alom was born in Bangladesh but grew up in London; as a parent, teache…
00:12:42 |
Tue 01 May 2018
Token Skeptic 231 - On The Woman Who Fooled The World
Belle Gibson convinced the world she had healed herself from terminal brain cancer with a healthy diet. She built a global business based upon her claims. There was just one problem: she'd never had …
00:22:58 |
Wed 28 Feb 2018
Token Skeptic 230 - How To Be Reasonable
How To Be Reasonable (By Someone Who Tried Everything Else) is a primer on critical thinking and an introduction to scientific skepticism that will empower you to see the world a little bit more clea…
00:21:02 |
Thu 01 Feb 2018
Token Skeptic 229 - Internet Tests, Manus Island And Podcast Trends
Free WIFI - two words that many people love to hear. But how many people read the terms and conditions before they connect to it? Accessing wireless points that you don’t know where it originates fro…
00:33:42 |
Thu 30 Nov 2017
Token Skeptic 228 - Australia Enters The Space Race (?) - Interview With Paul Willis
The recent news that Australia is getting its own Space Agency is one sure to affect the entire nation - but should we be so eager so fast? The Federal Government has announced its plans to cash in …
00:12:05 |
Sat 30 Sep 2017
Token Skeptic 227 - On Wellmania: Misadventures in the Search for Wellness by Brigid Delaney
Cold-pressed juices, quitting sugar, Paleo, hot yoga, mindfulness … if you embrace these things you will be happy, you will be well – just ask Instagram. Wellness has become a global mega-industry. B…
00:12:22 |
Sun 30 Jul 2017
Token Skeptic 226 - On My Dad Wrote a Porno - Interview With Jamie Morton
It started around a kitchen table, three friends reading out the erotic work of a retired dad – and now it’s a podcasting sensation. Jamie Morton of "" podcast never expected that “Belinda Blinked” …
00:10:43 |
Fri 16 Jun 2017
Token Skeptic 225 - March For Science - Perth WA
The March For Science is an international phenomenon - a stand for solidarity, for education, for inclusivity and for diversity in the field and for the importance of science to be understood and pro…
00:13:10 |
Sat 22 Apr 2017
Token Skeptic Special Episode – The Perth Writers Festival Interviews
comes to town and it was a great chance to interview a range of talented authors taking part in the festivities. My interviews are with: Ben Rawlence - his book City of Thorns is about Northern Keny…
02:21:13 |
Fri 24 Feb 2017
Token Skeptic 224 - On How Safe are Herbal Medicines - Interview With Dr Garth Maker
How safe are herbal medicines? In 2011, just over a billion dollars was spent on alternative medicines in Australia, many of which come with unproven efficacy claims. , cancer 'cures' and the like, …
00:09:01 |
Fri 24 Feb 2017
Token Skeptic 223 - Override: My Quest to go Beyond Brain Training and Take Control of my Mind
Can you really rewire an adult brain? In theory the answer is 'yes', but there's a problem: no one seems to know exactly how to do it! In her new book " went off on a world-wide mission to find the…
00:11:33 |
Mon 23 Jan 2017
Token Skeptic 222 – On Homeopathy: The Undiluted Facts
Merry Christmas! One of the great things about the holiday break is the opportunity to get some reading done – and has a new book out this year. This book traces the genesis, principles and practice…
00:08:11 |
Wed 28 Dec 2016
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