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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'.The Skeptic Zone Podcast Ciencia Ciencias Sociales
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  • The Skeptic Zone #885 - 21.September.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #885 - 21.September.2025
    Sep 21 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders and Maynard 00:05:58 Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas

    We interview Pharmacist Kate Thomas, a rising TikTok star from Sydney who fights medical misinformation with commonsense and humour.

    https://www.tiktok.com/@prescribeorpass

    https://www.tiktok.com/@debunkingbarbara

    https://www.instagram.com/scriptedbykate 0:18:34 Gone and Forgotten #3

    Over the years of skeptical inquiry (and after quite a few visits to the regular Mind Body Spirit exhibitions) we have come across many claims of pseudoscience and the paranormal.

    So, who cares about these historical discarded artefacts? Well, we do, if only in the interests of historical discourse and as a warning to watch the skies for the next meteoric rise and fall of this month's unconvincing trend. 0:28:16 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to Ed and Lorrain Warren.

    1990.10.29 - The Hour
    1980.04.05 - The Sun Herald
    1985.04.04 - The Sydney Morning Herald
    1985.05.18 - The Mid City's Daily News

    http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Skepticon Melbourne - Oct. 4 - 5
    https://skepticon.org.au

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  • The Skeptic Zone #884 - 14.September.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #884 - 14.September.2025
    Sep 13 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders 00:03:00 Cryptozoology

    We take a look into the history and likelihood of strange creatures roaming the earth, yet to be discovered by science. Tall tales from our ancestors and adventurous hunts throughout the world are examined. Is Bigfoot really there? 0:13:46 Prescribe or Pass

    Sometimes the rabbit hole of TikTok can offer much more than conspiracy theories and bad advice. We review the channel of Pharmacist Kate Thomaswho takes to task many of the outrageous claims by wellness gurus and naturopaths.

    https://www.tiktok.com/@prescribeorpass

    https://www.tiktok.com/@debunkingbarbara

    https://www.instagram.com/scriptedbykate 0:23:24 Gone and Forgotten #2

    Over the years of skeptical inquiry (and after quite a few visits to the regular Mind Body Spirit exhibitions) we have come across many claims of pseudoscience and the paranormal.

    So, who cares about these historical discarded artefacts? Well, we do, if only in the interests of historical discourse and as a warning to watch the skies for the next meteoric rise and fall of this month's unconvincing trend. 0:32:00 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

    http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:42:20 The TROVE Archives

    A wander through the decades of digitised newspapers on a search for references to the year 1965 and the Paranormal.

    2003.03.14 - The Beaver County Times
    1982.04.14 - The Toledo Blade Times
    2003.10.31 - The Hour
    1977.03.05 - The Montreal Gazette
    1970.03.23 - The News Despatch


    http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Skepticon Melbourne - Oct. 4 - 5
    https://skepticon.org.au

    Stephen Bavaro - First year running for autism
    https://www.runforautism.org.au/fundraisers/stephenbavaro/run-for-autism-2025

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    1 h y 1 m
  • The Skeptic Zone #883 - 7.September.2025

    The Skeptic Zone #883 - 7.September.2025
    Sep 5 2025
    0:00:00 Introduction
    Richard Saunders and Tim Mendham 00:06:06 A Look into the Stars

    We take a sceptical look at the claims and promises of the age old practice of Astrology. Can the stars and planets really predict your future or influence your characteristics? 0:17:50 Gone and Forgotten #1

    Over the years of skeptical inquiry (and after quite a few visits to the regular Mind Body Spirit exhibitions) we have come across many claims of pseudoscience and the paranormal.

    At the time, members of the public and members of the media gave them credence beyond what they deserved. Some have stuck around, and even prospered - UFOs and psychic powers, to name two - but many more have died the death of irrelevance and fast fashion. Some might still be around, but only as a vestige of their once high-profile status. Others truly are forgotten.

    So, who cares about these historical discarded artefacts? Well, we do, if only in the interests of historical discourse and as a warning to watch the skies for the next meteoric rise and fall of this month's unconvincing trend. 0:30:38 The TROVE Archives

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

    1980.09.11 - The Evening Times - Scotland
    1968.07.31 - The Calgary Herald
    1977.03.04 - The Lawrence Journal-World


    http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Skepticon Melbourne - Oct. 4 - 5
    https://skepticon.org.au

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    54 m
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