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The Skeptic Zone #790 - 26 November 2023

Show Notes

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:04:00
A Rough Guide to Spotting Bad Science

Being able to evaluate the evidence behind a scientific claim is important. Being able to recognise bad science reporting, or faults in scientific studies, is equally important. These 12 points will help you separate the science from the pseudoscience.

https://www.compoundchem.com/infographics

0:14:42
Round Table - Part #2

Fraser Cain from Universe Today joins Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid podcast and Richard Saunders from the Skeptic Zone podcast to talk about the skeptical world and related issues.

This week the three science communicators talk about true believers vs scammers, fake health tests, and changing people's minds.

https://www.universetoday.com

https://skeptoid.com
0:27:14
Susan Gerbic in New Zealand

Trains, boats and cars! Susan travels the length of New Zealand on her way to the Skeptics Conference.

0:37:08
A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to telepathy.



http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Also

10 Years Ago

The Skeptic Zone #266 - 24.November.2013


Sense about Science We chat with Dr Chris Peters about the 'Ask for the Evidence' program - Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 1. UFOs over Newcastle? Maynard finds out more with Ian Kirkwood - A Week in Science - Maynard's Spooky Action... Part. Random interviews with delegates and guests at the Australian Skeptics Convention.

https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-266-24-nov-2013
Saunders and Hill
Bad Science?


3 Skeptics
Good Skeptics?


Susan Gerbic
NZ Train?


Logical Fallacies


Typewriter Time


Jim Wilshire

 


The Skeptic Zone #789 - 19 November 2023

Show Notes

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:02:08
You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill

Adrienne Hill has Kat back again to give an update or three regarding episodes 778 and 775. They also discuss Tara flour and a supplement Adrienne discovered for humans at a wild bird store in Canada.

https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-launches-new-directory-ingredients-used-products-marketed-dietary-supplements

0:17:02
Round Table - Part #1

Fraser Cain from Universe Today joins Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid podcast and Richard Saunders from the Skeptic Zone podcast to talk about the skeptical world and related issues.

This week the three science communicators talk about their introduction to skepticism.

https://www.universetoday.com

https://skeptoid.com

0:29:24
Australian Skeptics Newsletter

What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week?
Read by Adrienne Hill.

http://www.skeptics.com.au

0:43:50
CICON 2023 Interviews

A catch up with our favourite skeptical singer/songwriter George Hrab from the Geologic podcast.

http://geologicpodcast.com

0:47:06
A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Mind Reading.



http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Also

10 Years Ago

The Skeptic Zone #265 - 16.November.2013


Maynard interviews Brain Dunning from the Skeptoid Podcast and finds out more about the stories from Australia. Tasmanian Tigers, UFOS and more under his skeptical eye - A Week in Science - Robert Blaskiewicz and the Burzynski Clinic. USA Toady are reporting on the Burzynski Clinic, the centre that seems to claim it can sure cancer. Robert Blaskiewicz fills us in on this clinic and some of the web sites that counter the claims - Maynard's Spooky Action... Part 2. Thinking of getting married? Would you like to marry your.... car? Maynard interviews Kate Alway from Sydney who wants to be wed to her VW Beetle.

https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-265-16-nov-2013
Adrieen and Kat
North to Canada


Saunders Dunning Cain
Skeptical Chat


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Geo


Logical Fallacies


Typewriter Time


Jim Wilshire

 


The Skeptic Zone #788 - 12 November 2023

Show Notes

0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:03:32
You Can Count on Adrienne

This week Adrienne interviews Susan Gerbic ftom Guerrilla Skeptics on Wikipedia. Susan, together with a host of other sceptics, as soon to head to Melbourne for the Australian Skeptics National Convention. Find out what Susan will be talking about in Melbourne and how you can meet this inspirational, skeptical activist.

http://www.skepticon.org.au

0:10:24
The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

What Goes Around By Tim Mendham

Geese, Golddiggers and San Francisco.

A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 34 No. 3

http://www.skeptics.com.au

0:18:32
Testing a Paranormal Claim

We join the Center for Inquiry Investigations Group as they test a claim of being sble to move clouds with paranormal powers. Incudes commentary by Kenny Biddle, Chief Investigator for the CENTER FOR INQUIRY.

https://cfiig.org

0:27:10
A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "Telepathic Twins".



http://www.trove.nla.gov.au

Also

10 Years Ago

The Skeptic Zone #264 - 9.November.2013


Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard interviews Dr Rob Morrison about 'The Curiosity Show', an Australian educational children's television show produced from 1972 to 1990. Find out how the show started, some of the adventures along the way and how you and your children can now enjoy this landmark of Australian TV - A Week in Science - Don't get fooled at the Track. From the Scamwatch web site, advice about not getting taken for a ride at the racing track - Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. The question this week... If you could go to Mars but not come back.. would you?

https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-264-9-nov-2013
Susan and Adrienne
Vegas Interview


Biddle
Testing Times


Mendham
Book of Tim


Logical Fallacies


Typewriter Time


Jim Wilshire

 


The Vaccination Chonicles
 
Solar Flare

Featuring

Verna Morris, Maureen Chuck, Ken McLeod, Monica Saville, Dr Richard Gordon, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, John Bundock, Peter Bowditch and Lauren Cochrane with Ada and Jack.

YouTube
http://youtu.be/mTprFOmIjIg

 

Solar Flare logoThe Band of Power

Join the cast of the Skeptic Zone Podcast, and a host of special guests, in their first audio adventure as they board the Australian Space Ship Solar Flare to fight the forces of woo thoughout the galaxy!

Also featuring the hit song
FAR by George Hrab.

It's old time radio from the future!

Solar Flare episode 1


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