The Skeptic Zone
The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason - Since 2008
| The Skeptic Zone #676 - 19 September 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:05:00
The Potential Harm of Psychics
A dissussion with Susan Gerbic and Rob Palmer about the potential harm of believing in, and taking the advice of those who claim to be able to see into the future. Prediction Talk for Bay Area Skeptics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Emu-p0vIPU https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/belief-in-psychics-whats-the-harm-and-whos-to-blame https://www.sorryantivaxxer.com |
| 0:24:30
Take Stock... with Shelley Stocken
From 2017, Shelley gives us her unique take on actions of Robert De Niro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding their anti-vaccination campains. Sounds just like the plot of a 'B Grade' Hollywood movie. This is another tribute to our dear late reporter. |
| 0:31:30 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the 1919 Flu Epidemic. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
| Also Corona Conspiracy
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| The Skeptic Zone #675 - 12 September 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:03:50
Bigfoot Found!
An interview with podcaster Brian Dunning from Skeptoid.com, who comissioned a local artist in Bend, Oregon to create a giant figure of the mythical Bigfoot. Brian also updates us with the latest information on his documentary "Science Friction". |
| 0:20:12 Australian
Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:32:30 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "psychic" and "spoon". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
| 0:56:30
The Sound a Duck Makes
Musician Nathan Eggins presents his new hit song. https://www.conspiracyofonesolo.com |
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| The Skeptic Zone #674 - 5 September 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:05:28
Threats made to GPs
We read out a letter being sent to GPs in Australia which threatens legal action and other dire consequences if they keep administering COVID-19 vaccinations. Yet another example of what we call "COVID Crazy" by conspiracy theorists. |
| 0:19:07
Freeman on the Land. With Shelley Stocken
Shelley looks at a small but noisy movement that started in the US and Canada at the turn of the century and has been simmering in Australia for about a decade. This is another tribute to our dear late reporter. We miss you Shelley. http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/the-seriously-weird-beliefs-of-freemen-on-the-land/news-story/cd91441f8f406a48457d5450b0a264f9 |
| 0:36:32 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to paranormal research. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
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| The Skeptic Zone #673 - 29 August 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:05:02
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.
This week Adrienne reports on her visit to the famous tourist area of Jasper in Canada. What she discovers there, apart from the beautiful views, is a classic example of a new-age store. http://jasperrockandjade.com/Rocks/rocks.html |
| 0:13:18 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Thought Reading". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
| 0:24:58 Australian
Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:36:18 Maynard's Guide to the Lockdown On the phone from Newcastle, Maynard gives us his free advice about beating the COVID-19 lockdown blues. Was it a mistake to call him? Find out! |
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| The Skeptic Zone #672 - 22 August 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:03:05
5G Disinformation
Special guest Pascual Romero from the 'Squaring the Strange' podcast gives us his opinions on a full page of 5G misinformation that appeared in the pages of the 'Byron Shire Echo' newspaper from the Northern Rivers of NSW, the heartland of conspiracy theorists in Australia. https://issuu.com/echopublications/docs/byronecho3609/14 https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4677 |
| 0:14:00
"Freedom" Protests in Australia
As the Delta variation of COVID-19 leads to the extention of lockdowns in Australia, we report on some of the violent "freedom" and protests in Melbourne and Sydney. Also a live cross to Darwin where our reporter Michelle Franklin updates us on more peacful protests in the Northern Territory. |
| 0:24:45
More COVID-19 Crazy
Customers shun masks in Mullumbimby and Byron Bay post offices and the union takes action. Also the bizzare silent protest in the city of Perth in Western Australia by a group of Anti-Vaxers. With comments by Susan Gerbic, Adrienne Hill, Leonard Tramiel, Louis Hillman and Kelly Burke. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/security-guards-sent-to-mullumbimby-byron-bay-post-offices-as-customers-shun-masks-check-ins-20210817-p58jf7.html https://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/awkward-shopping-centre-antivax-protest-ruthlessly-mocked-online-over-confusing-signs/news-story/666cd6e7ec627cbd672f76ff000f8957 |
| 0:44:50 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers and YouTube on a search for references to 'Jack the Ripper' Part 2. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
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| The Skeptic Zone #671 - 15 August 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:04:16
COVID-19
As the COVID-19 situation grows worse by the day in Australia, we look at some of the related news stories from the past week. People travelling while infectious and those who still think protesting in the streets is a smart move. Also the frightening story of a COVID-19 healthcare worker being attacked for doing her job. |
| 0:18:55 Australian
Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:31:00 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'Jack the Ripper'. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
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| The Skeptic Zone #670 - 8 August 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:05:00
Michael Marshall
Good Thinking welcomes new Standards. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has announced new Standards for voluntary registers of healthcare providers, causing the Society of Homeopaths (SoH) to withdraw from the accreditation scheme. https://goodthinkingsociety.org |
| 0:30:35
Melbourne Anti-Lockdown Protest
Hundreds of protesters descended on Melbourne's CBD on Thursday night as Victoria was plunged into its sixth Covid-19 lockdown. https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/news/in-pictures-chaos-descends-on-melbourne-cbd-as-antilockdown-protest-erupts/news-story/feb843665f99c39c2c557b09c45ba0c4 |
| 0:38:58 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'Witchcraft'. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
| Also Corona Conspiracy
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https://coronaconspiracy.cloud The 2021 Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Center Opening August 13th https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Freethought-Society-Meetup/events/277278972/ |
| The Skeptic Zone #669 - 1 August 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:04:16
Protester's Regrets
News of the Sydney lockdown protester who now regrets his actions. Also the sad story of people in the United States who waited too long for their COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9837377/Covid-NSW-Sydney-anti-lockdown-protester-reveals-friends-deserted-views.html |
| 0:14:11 Australian
Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:22:10
More COVID-19 Misinformation
We look at the outrageous flyers from former politician Clive Palmer who encourages people not to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Also the damaging advice to derail the vaccine roll out in Australia via making fake bookings for a jab. https://au.yahoo.com/news/facebook-users-ploy-waste-thousands-vaccines-050313429.html |
| 0:35:00 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Psychics and Murder". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au https://omny.fm/shows/mike-williams-overnight/richard-saunders-16 |
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Also featuring the hit song It's old time radio from the future! |
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