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The Skeptic Zone #359 - 6.Sept.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders
0:05:40	Maynard's Spooky Action.. Maynard chats to pubbers at Sydney Skeptics in the pub including Ken McLeod and Dr Elena Kupriyanova.
0:32:20	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.
0:36:10	Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo visits the Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo and interviews some of colourful charaters at their stalls. .
0:54:37	Signe's Stories Guest reporter Signe Dean at the expo asking everyday people why they attend such an event.
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Australian Skeptics National Convention Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Maynard and Jo Alabaster

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The Skeptic Zone #358 - 30.Aug.2015
0:00:00	Science reports from Oscar and Daph Alabaster... then... Introduction Richard Saunders and Fred the cat.
0:08:30	North to Brisbane! We chat to Ross Balch about the upcoming Australian Skeptics National Convention.
0:22:10	Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the case of the seemingly anti-vax cartoonist.
0:33:00	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.
0:37:00	Vale Prof. Colin Keay We remember a great skeptic and a world renowned astronomer.
0:41:50	Even further north to Darwin Find out about the new Darwin Skeptics group as we talk to Michelle Franklin.
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Darwin Skeptics Bent Spoon Award from Aust. Skeptics Australian Skeptics National Convention Australian Paranormal and Spiritual Expo Podcasting Sydney Meetup Prof. Colin Keay interview Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Ross Balch

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The Skeptic Zone #357 - 23.Aug.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster with a review of Neil deGrasse Tyson in Sydney.
0:05:43	Bad Science Watch in Canada We chat to Michael Kruse about the Canadian Government's crack down on the far-fetched claims of homeopathy.
0:27:48	The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson This week Heidi looks at the facts and myths behind influenza and interviews Kelly who lost her mother to the disease.
0:46:45	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.
0:50:20	Deep Space with Kevin Davies Guest reporter Kevin Davies chats to Glen Nagle, the Education and Public Outreach Manager at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. Pluto and beyond!
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Think Inc Bad Science Watch Canada Canberra Skeptics Meetup Northern Rivers Vaccination Supporters Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Michael Kruse

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The Skeptic Zone #356 - 16.Aug.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard at the Australian Museum, setting up for the Mystery Investigators show science show.
0:04:23	Guerrilla Skepticism We interview with Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia and find out about her upcoming tour of Australia.
0:24:24	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.
0:27:23	Maynard's Spooky Action... Roaming the hall of the Australian Museum for Science Week, Maynard interviews; Sydney Sea Life Aquarium UNSW Physics Dr Jodi Rowley about frogs FIRST LEGO League Robots Join the Mystery Investigators and hear Maynard walk all over Richard Saunders!
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... The Mystery Investigators Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia Sydney Sea Life Aquarium UNSW Physics Dr Jodi Rowley FIRST LEGO League NZ Skeptics Conference Discovery Centre Bendigo Canberra Skeptics Meetup Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Mystery Investigators

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The Skeptic Zone #355 - 9.Aug.2015 LIVE at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka with Maynard.
0:04:30	Report on TAM13 Richard Saunders reports on The Amazing Meeting.
0:08:00	Evidence Please... with Jo Alabaster Jo looks at the bizarre claims of Orgone energy
0:22:30	Grain of Salt.... with Eran Segev Eran with news of an Israeli TV show, "The Drillers" or "HaKodchim"
0:32:18	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.
0:35:40	Dr Rachie Reports.... with Dr Rachael Dunlop The importance of being a good science communicator.
0:45:40	The Raw Skeptic Report with Heidi Robertson Life in far north coast of NSW, the woo capital of Australia.
0:57:13	"Dr Stefan Sojka" Dr Stefan with a cure for your over-stuffed wallet.
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

live show

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The Skeptic Zone #354 - 2.Aug.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders
0:06:00	Michael Marshall from Good Thinking Palm readers have operated in seaside towns across the UK for many years. In the absence of any proof that palmists have any ability to accurately advise on the future, the Good Thinking Society wanted to find out whether the trust given by so many was well-placed, so they visited a palm reader in Blackpool.
0:23:15	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.
0:27:00	If I could talk to the animals... In 2009 the Nonsense Podcast joined members of the Skeptic Zone to investigate an animal psychic. We find our crew having dinner after the evet.. With Jason Hamiester, Dr Rachie, Bastard Sheep and Richard Saunders.
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Skeptic Zone live - 6 August in Sydney Good Thinking Society investigates a Palm Reader Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Nichael Marshall

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The Skeptic Zone #353 - 26.July.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders
0:04:30	Interviews from TAM13 Sharon Hill from Doubtful News Prof. Bruce M. Hood about Speakezee
0:22:26	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.
0:26:00	Interviews from TAM13 Ben Radford and his investigations.
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Skeptic Zone live - 6 August in Sydney Doubtful News Speakezee Ben Radford Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Sharon Hill

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The Skeptic Zone #352 - 19.July.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders and Jay Novella.
0:03:10	Interviews from TAM13 A 'live' interview with Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. Tim Farley joins us from What's the Harm.
0:24:10	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.
0:27:10	Interviews from TAM13 Carbon Dating with Kyle Sanders Jeff Wagg and his College of Curiosity.
*Sign off with James Randi*
As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... The Amazing Meeting 13 Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia What's the Harm Carbon Dating College of Curiosity Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

TAM13

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The Skeptic Zone #351 - 12.July.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders
0:04:00	The Raw Skeptic Report This week Heidi Robertson interviews Cath Hughes about the sad loss of her son Riley and the positive action she is now taking. Also, Heidi chats with Chrys Stevenson about the Jode Matthews appeal.
0:16:35	Saunders on Psychic Reporter Richard Saunders is asked to define 'skeptic' and what to look out for when visiting a so-called 'psychic'.
0:27:20	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.
0:26:35	Astrology vs..... reality? Back in 2009 Richard Saunders appeared on national TV to debate an astrologer. Did anyone win?

As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Light for Riley \| Facebook Jode Matthews appeal Saunders on Psychic Reporter St Louis Skeptics The Amazing Meeting 13 Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

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The Skeptic Zone #350 - 5.July.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard
0:02:50	Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #1 Maynard chats to Nicole Rogerson, the founding Director and CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, a national-based not-for-profit organisation, about some of the myths and misconceptions regarding autism. Nicole also covers a few of the more crazy so-called therapies.
0:21:50	Help Save Discovery Help us save Bendigo’s beloved Discovery Centre so they can continue to provide inspiring, hands-on science learning experiences that are fun for everyone!
0:27:20	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.
0:30:55	Lateral Magazine What is Lateral Magazine and how you can take part? We chat to Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Jack Scanlan.
0:42:30	Maynard's Spooky Action.. Part #2 Maynard knocks back a few at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub and asks the big question, what can you do at home to be an active skeptic?

As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... Autism Awareness Help Save Discovery Lateral Magazine The Amazing Meeting 13 Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Nicole Rogerson

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The Skeptic Zone #349 - 28.June.2015
0:00:00	Introduction Richard Saunders
0:05:15	James 'The Amazing' Randi In the lead up to The Amazing Meeting, TAM13, we chat to James Randi and ask what to expect. .
0:25:30	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.
0:29:30	No Jab - No Play - No Way Reports from the Sydney and Brisbane anti-vaccination protests.

As mentioned on the Skeptic Zone... The Amazing Meeting 13 Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

James Randi

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