The Skeptic Zone

EP 924 21 June 2026 Featured in this episode are...

Choir

Astrology

News

SkeptiCal

Your Host

CSiCon Choir - Astrology - SkeptiCal

00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

00:03:12
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill
The CSiCon Choir - CSiCon 50th

Adrienne interviews Anthony Trecek-King about conducting the CSiCon Choir at the conference in Buffalo. Incuded is the performance of the chior on the final day of the meeting in stereo.

00:16:10
What Science Says About Astrology
Interview with Carlos Orsi

For thousands of years, people have believed that the configuration of stars and planets in the sky influences earthly events. Today, astrology is a lucrative global market, with newspaper columns, mobile apps, and professional counselors weighing in on everything from love life to health to the stock market. Yet scientific evidence shows indisputably that it is simply superstition.

https://cup.columbia.edu/book/what-science-says-about-astrology/9780231221399/

00:31:30
SkeptiCal Update with Eugenie Scott
The latest news on the fabulous lineup of guest speakers appearing at SkeptiCal, the conference that brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to Northern California science fans, critical thinkers, and anyone who questions “extraordinary claims”.

https://www.skepticalcon.com

00:40:38
Australian Skeptics Newsletter
What news has caught the eye of news editor Dee this week? Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au

    00:49:30
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Paranormal and Buffalo.

    1995.01.05 - The Canberra Times
    1986.04.03 - The Canberra Times
    1992.10.17 - Lawrence Journal-World

www.trove.nla.gov.au

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EP 923 14 June 2026 Featured in this episode are...

NCSE

CSiCON 50th

On TV!

Your Host

Science Education - TV Skeptics - Steve Terbot

00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders and Adrienne Hill

00:03:24
Interview with Amanda Townley
Amanda L. Townley, Ph.D., became Executive Director of NCSE in 2023. She is an award-winning researcher and advocate specializing in science teacher education, evolution education research, and science literacy-focused public outreach.

Amanda L. Townley, Ph.D.
https://ncse.ngo/node/7459

00:19:32
TV Skeptics
In May 2026 the Australian television program A Current Affair contacted Australian Skeptics wanting our opinion on two very different topics: talking to the dead and Noah’s Ark. This led to Skeptics’ President Jessica Singer and chief investigator Richard Saunders being interviewed for broadcast. Jessica took on Noah’s Ark, while Richard commented on Dolly Adamson who claims to chat with the departed.

Noah’s Ark with Jessica Singer : https://youtu.be/cRocKvfNqSA
Talking to the dead with Richard Saunders : https://youtu.be/4ewclrY3rew

00:30:12
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill
This is the first of Adrienne's interviews from 50th CSiCON Anniversary in Buffalo NY, Adrienne interviews Dr. Rodney Schmaltz, a member of the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com

00:38:50
The TROVE Archives
A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers to look for references to Steve Terbot #2.

1984.05.12 - The Australian

www.trove.nla.gov.au

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