The Skeptic Zone
The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason - Since 2008
| The Skeptic Zone #681 - 24 October 2021 Dedicated to the memory of Martin Hadley |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:03:10
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - Part #2
Famed science communicator Dr Karl tells us about COVID in chickens, making vaccines on a 3D printer, fighting climate change and Mr. Spock. Dr Karl is an Australian science communicator and popularizer, who is known as an author, and as a science commentator on Australian radio and television. Dr Karl is the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow in the Science Foundation for Physics at the School of Physics, University of Sydney. http://www.drkarl.com http://www.tiktok.com/@drkarl |
| 0:25:44 Australian
Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Michelle Bijkersma. http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:32:10
I Think We Need To Think
Susan Gerbic tells us about putting together Wikipedia pages for noted skeptics and celebrating the fact that her organisation has now chalked up over 100 million page views. http://www.facebook.com/GSoWproject |
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| The Skeptic Zone #680 - 17 October 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:04:40
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - Part #1
Famed science communicator Dr Karl tells us about snipers, TikTok, Anti-Vaxers and the way in which social media companies pander to the advertising dollor. Dr Karl is an Australian science communicator and popularizer, who is known as an author, and as a science commentator on Australian radio and television. Dr Karl is the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow in the Science Foundation for Physics at the School of Physics, University of Sydney. http://www.drkarl.com http://www.tiktok.com/@drkarl |
| 0:31:52
The Book of Tim
Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. Sundry seekers after truth. Vol 32 No 2 - September 2012 http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:38:00
Interview with Tim Mendham
Join Tim in the portable Skeptic Zone studio to chat about life in lockdown, predictions and the upcoming Skepticon 2021. |
| 0:44:50 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the 'UFOs and Aliens'. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
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| The Skeptic Zone #679 - 10 October 2021
Dedicated to the memory of Michael Wolloghan
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| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:03:55
The Round Up. With Michael Wolloghan
From December 2008, founding reporter Michael Wolloghan with skeptical news of the day. |
| 0:10:52
Planets and Predictions
We look at and try to make sense of some of the predictions made by Milton Black using astology. Is Pluto playing games? Where is Mars when you need it? |
| 0:19:20 Australian
Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:30:10 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to evil curses! http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
| Also Corona Conspiracy
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Skepticon 2021 https://www.skepticon.org.au |
| The Skeptic Zone #678 - 3 October 2021 |
| Show Notes |
| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:04:44
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill
The Herman Cain Freedom Award (HCFA) is reminiscent of the Darwin Awards. Taken directly from the sub-Reddit it says "Nominees have made public declaration of their anti-mask, anti-vax, or Covid-hoax views, followed by admission to hospital for Covid. The Award is granted upon the nominee's release from their Earthly shackles." https://www.reddit.com/r/HermanCainAward |
| 0:13:00
YouTube Boot Anti-Vaxers
YouTube is blocking anti-vax content when it somes to COVID-19, including content that contains misinformation about other approved vaccines as well. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-30/youtube-blocks-all-anti-vaccine-content/100502612 |
| 0:18:22
Maynard's Spooky Action
Meet Maynard's dad on his 93rd birthday! What was life like in Australia after the last pandemic? Maynard chats to his dad about the good old days and not so good old days. http://maynard.com.au |
| 0:27:10 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Palm Reading. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
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| The Skeptic Zone #677 - 26 September 2021 |
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| 0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders |
| 0:04:10
All Shook Up!
What happens when a team of skeptics meet to analyse earthquake predictions? An earthquake! Skeptic Zone reporter Michelle Bijkersma (a friend of the Skeptical Fairy Godmother Angel from the Internet) tells us about the 'moving' experience. |
| 0:09:33
TikTok Tarot
A look at the hundreds of TikTokers taking to Tarot Cards. What do they have in common and why is it so popular? |
| 0:26:25 Australian
Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au |
| 0:39:32 A
Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Tarot Cards". http://www.trove.nla.gov.au |
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| 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 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 |
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Cranes
on Matches Folded and Photographed |
Ducks
on a Coin Folded and Photographed |
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Origami Photos For Sale Folded and Photographed |
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