Episodios

  • The Skeptic Zone #870 - 8.June.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #870 - 8.June.2025
    Jun 7 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders 00:03:22 Randi Restored

    45 years ago, James Randi flew to Australia at the invitation of Dick Smith. He came to test a score of water diviners in Australia's first major investigation of these claims. The resulting documentary, "James Randi in Australia" was shown on Australian TV and then lost forever. Luckily it was recorded onto video tape via a VCR at the time and this version has now been restored to its former glory.

    http://www.tinyurl.com/randiaustralia 0:23:32 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:37:14 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to James Randi's Project Alpha.

    1983.01.29 - The Victoria Advocate
    1983.02.16 - Record-Journal, Meriden, Ct.

    Project Alpha - An Honest Liar
    https://youtu.be/Ewr3uqfHzMM&t=2720

    http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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  • The Skeptic Zone #869 - 1.June.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #869 - 1.June.2025
    May 31 2025
    57 m
  • The Skeptic Zone #868 - 25.May.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #868 - 25.May.2025
    May 25 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders 00:05:06 Is that a Ghost?

    Ghosts, ghouls, phantoms and apparitions. Are you living in a haunted house? This week Richard Saunders looks at some of the aspects and implications of ghosts and spirits. 0:16:48 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

    Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham

    Part 5 of 5

    Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic.

    A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 2

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:26:54 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:41:06 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Dorothy Allison and James Randi.

    1982.06.21 - The Spokane Chronicle


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  • The Skeptic Zone #867 - 18.May.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #867 - 18.May.2025
    May 18 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders 00:06:40 For Crying Out Loud!

    This week Kat McLeod (with a little help from Adrienne Hill) interviews attendees and guests from the recent "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Canada.

    Includes Seth Andrews, Leslie Rosenblood, Brenda Hill, Forrest Valkai, Rodney Schmaltz and Lei Pinter. 0:19:04 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

    Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham

    Part 4 of 5

    Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic.

    A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 2

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:27:50 Psychic Penny's Horoscopes

    Exclusive to The Skeptic Zone, Psychic Penny casts a horoscope and looks deep into the stars. Is your fate in her hands?

    This week her mystic insights for Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio. 0:33:12 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to so-called psychic detective, Dorothy Allison and James Randi.

    1980.10.23 - The Ledger
    1997.08.19 - The Ludington Daily News
    1999.12.03 - The Banger Daily News

    http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Dr Karl - Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Idiocy? Tue, 27 May, 6pm - 7:15pm
    https://events.humanitix.com/artificial-intelligence-or-artificial-idiocy
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  • The Skeptic Zone #866 - 11.May.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #866 - 11.May.2025
    May 11 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders 00:05:38 You Can Count on Adrienne

    This week Adrienne interviews attendees and guests from the recent "We Can Reason" conference in Calgary, Canada. Includes Terrlyn Seltenrich, Janalee Morris, Leslie Rosenblood and Dr Eugenie Scott. 0:20:24 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

    Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham

    Part 3 of 5

    Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic.

    A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 2

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:29:40 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:44:40 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Australian Skeptics Water Divining Tests.

    2001.02.07 - The Weekly Times
    2001.02.14 - The Weekly Times
    2001.03.14 - The Weekly Times


    http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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  • The Skeptic Zone #865 - 4.May.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #865 - 4.May.2025
    May 3 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders 00:06:24 Prophecies about the Pope

    With a new Pope just around the corner, we review various prophetic writings about this high religious office. Will the next Pope be the last? Will Rome fall? A holy tangled web from centuries past.

    The Prophecies Of Nostradamus 1979

    https://archive.org/details/the-prophecies-of-nostradamus-1979 0:16:26 Psychic Penny's Horoscopes

    Exclusive to The Skeptic Zone, Psychic Penny casts a horoscope and looks deep into the stars. Is your fate in her hands? This week her mystic insights for Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Cancer. 0:23:14 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

    Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham

    Part 2 of 5

    Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic.

    A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 2

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:33:00 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Psychic Predictions from 1980.

    1980.01.16 - The Melbourne Times


    http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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    59 m
  • The Skeptic Zone #864 - 27.April.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #864 - 27.April.2025
    Apr 26 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders 00:05:26 A Challenge to So-Called Psychics

    A review of the challenge to psychics, and people claiming other paranormal powers, put out by Australian Skeptics in 1984. How does this compare to 2025?

    https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/challenge 0:20:28 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

    Unnatural Selection By Tim Mendham

    Part 1 of 5

    Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was an English naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, biologist and illustrator. He independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection; his 1858 paper on the subject was published that year alongside extracts from Charles Darwin's earlier writings on the topic.

    A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 44 No. 2

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:30:26 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

    Also hear Adrienne's insights of her travels across the Pacific Ocean and encounters with alternative medicine.

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:46:10 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to "The New Age".

    1988.12.13 - The Sydney Morning Herald
    1988.10.11 - The Sydney Morning Herald


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

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  • The Skeptic Zone #863 - 20.April.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #863 - 20.April.2025
    Apr 20 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Kat McLeod 00:02:30 Susan vs. Psychics

    We catch up with Susan Gerbic to hear her thoughts on what she's dubbed "Motivated Sitters", that is people who actively take part in so-called psychic readings and, unknowingly, do most of the hard work. 0:24:18 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

    I Can Smell Onions By Ken McLeod

    In this report, Ken McLeod recounts the time that psychics tried to help in finding missing aircraft. Read by Tim Mendham.

    A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 24 No. 2

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:32:54 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill

    Meeting of skeptical women. Be a fly on the wall when Adrienne meets up with Annie McCubbin and Australian Skeptics president Jessica Singer for an informal chat. 0:44:16 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Voodo Pills and Powders.

    1945.09.01 - The World's News


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