The Skeptic Zone
The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason
| The Skeptic Zone #554 - 2 June 2019 |
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| 0:00:00 | Introduction Richard Saunders |
| 0:03:15 | "Chemtrails" on TV Ken Mcleod is a retired air traffic controller and national manager of aviation search and rescue, Australian aviation representative on two UN committees, and once upon a time a private pilot. Recently he appeard on national TV in Australia to cross swords with a Chemtrail Conspiracy Theorist. Video: Studio 10 segment |
| 0:18:36 | UFOs - the first 50 years From the pages of 'The Skeptic', the journal of Australian Skeptics. Dr Steve Roberts takes a look at how UFOs and movie cultures have interacted from the 1940s up to the 1990s. |
| 0:38:06 | Pint of Science in Canberra Belinda Wilson is a conservation ecologist who specialises in reintroduction biology, behavioural ecology, and spatial dynamics. She has worked in the university, government and private sectors, and is currently undertaking a PhD in the Fenner School of Environment and Society at The Australian National University, researching the reintroduction biology of the eastern quoll. Interview by Kevin Davies. |
| 0:43:43 | Maynard's Spooky Action.... Join Maynard and Lance Leopard in Glebe, Sydney on the 4th of June for Maynard's Movie Night. http://maynard.com.au/maynard-lance-leopard-barbarella/ |
| Also Skepticon 2019 https://skepticon.org.au
Skepticamp Brisbane |
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| The Skeptic Zone #553 - 26 May 2019 |
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| Show Notes | |
| 0:00:00 | Introduction Richard Saunders |
| 0:04:00 | CFI takes legal action against Walmart Walmart is committing wide-scale consumer fraud and endangering the health of its customers though its sale and marketing of homeopathic medicines, the Center for Inquiry alleges in a lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia on May 20. We talk to Nicholas Little CFI's Vice President and General Counsel https://centerforinquiry.org/press_releases/walmart-sued-for-fraud-homeopathy/ |
| 0:22:00 | The ghost tour of haunted Melbourne On Saturday July 10, 1999, three adventurous Victorian committee members (Rosemary Sceats, Bob Nixon and Jane Curtain) embarked on a fascinating journey through "haunted Melbourne". By Jane M Curtain |
| 0:37:08 | Maynard's Spooky Action.... We look at the number of votes for 'The Involuntary Medication Objectors (Vaccination/Fluoride) Party (IMOP)' at the 2019 Australian Federal Election. Also we hear from Brian Dunning about his new film 'Science Friction'. https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/federal/2019/results/senate https://sciencefriction.tv |
| 0:55:43 | Local Council shuts door on Anti-Vaxxers The Inner West Council in Sydney is taking a strong stand for the health and safety of its local residents. |
| Also Skepticon 2019 https://skepticon.org.au Surf Coast Spring Skepticamp |
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| The Skeptic Zone #552 - 19 May 2019 |
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| Show Notes | |
| 0:00:00 | Introduction Richard Saunders |
| 0:02:50 | Down the Rabbit Hole An interview with author Mick West about his new podcast and a discussion about conspiracy theories is in general. https://www.tftrh.com |
| 0:21:00 | Skeptics Vs Psychic Surgeon In 1984, two members of Australian Skeptics went undercover to try and expose a psychic surgeon. The whole thing ended up in court with surprising results. |
| Also Skepticon 2019 https://skepticon.org.au Skepticalcon San Francisco http://www.skepticalcon.org |
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| The Skeptic Zone #551 - 12 May 2019 |
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| Show Notes | |
| 0:00:00 | Introduction Richard Saunders |
| 0:04:00 | A Piece of His Mind... with Prof. Paul Willis http://palaeopictures.com
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| 0:19:00 | Dr Karl... on the RUN! We catch up, just about, with one Australia's leading science communicators. Dr Karl talks about the Flat Earth movement and the impact of Anti-Vaxers. |
| 0:26:42 | Rolling up our Sleeves against the Flu For the second year running, Australian Skeptics host a flu vaccination
clinic in Sydney. Interviews with people prepared to roll up the
sleeves to fight the flu. Many thanks to Dr Brad McKay. |
| 0:40:10 | A Pint of Science Pint of Science Australia runs events to bring researchers across
all fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and
medicine to share their recent discoveries with the local community.
You don't need any science background to attend a #PintAU19
event. It's an opportunity to find out how research today is impacting
our lives tomorrow, ask questions, and to meet some really inspiring
people. |
| 0:49:16 | Life is Wild.... With Michelle Franklin Do you remember a few years back when a rich and famous actor decided to bring his beloved pets to Australia on a holiday, but instead of doing it the legal way, by putting them through quarantine first, he decided to just smuggle them in and not tell anyone.... |
| Also Skepticon 2019 https://skepticon.org.au Skepticalcon San Francisco http://www.skepticalcon.org https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/SocialSkepticsCanberra https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Mordi-Skeptics-in-the-Pub |
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The Vaccination
Chonicles |
Solar Flare |
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Featuring YouTube
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Also featuring the hit song It's old time radio from the future! |
Cranes Folded and Photographed |
Pigasus Invented, Folded and Photographed |
