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The Skeptic Zone #417 - 16 October 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:04:33

More Good Thinking... with Michael Marshall

The Good Thinking Society welcomed the decision by NHS Wirral CCG to decommission homeopathy and Iscador services. The decision comes after months of consultation which showed overwhelming support from the public for an end to funding.

http://goodthinkingsociety.org/

https://qedcon.org/

0:32:50

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia issues position statement on anti-vaccine nurses and midwives

On October 11 2016, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia responded to a number of complaints regarding anti-vaccination material and advice being disseminated by registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and registered midwives, by publishing a new position statement on anti-vaccination misinformation:

https://reasonablehank.com/2016/10/13/nursing-and-midwifery-board-of-australia-issues-position-statement-on-anti-vaccine-nurses-and-midwives/

0:37:47

Maynard's Spooky Action...

Interviews at "An Evening with Goldacre" in Sydney

  • Robyn Willims from ABC radio's Science Show
  • Signe Dean from SBS radio and Australian Skeptics

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/robyn-williams/2913842

http://nevertoocurious.com/

Also...

NZ Skeptics Conference 2016 - Queenstown, 2nd-4th December

http://conference.skeptics.nz

Michael Marshall

Direct download:
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The Skeptic Zone LIVE #416 - 9 October 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Maynard - Richard Saunders - Stefan Sojka

0:06:27

A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev

This week Eran looks at the increasingly bizarre chain of emails being send from anti-vaccine activist Judy Wilyman PhD.

0:28:37

The Cass Files - With Dr Cassandra Perryman

What is Hypnosis? Does it work as claimed? You uses it?
Find out with Dr Cassandra.

0:34:25

Prize Time

The Memory Code by Lynne Kelly. Thanks to Allen & Unwin

https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/popular-science/The-Memory-Code-Lynne-Kelly-9781760291327

0:37:00

Signe Dean

What has the online reaction to the question of fluoride in the drinking water been in Australia? Signe reviews some of the more interesting comments.

http://nevertoocurious.com

0:45:40 Short break with Maynard in the audiance
0:46:50

Maynard's Spooky Action...

An interview with Dr Brad McKay. Anti-vax parents and a trip the Burning Man festival in the USA

1:00:44

Prize Time

Suzi Jamil and Desh Amila from Think Inc.
Tickets to see Dr Lisa Randall

https://www.thinkinc.org.au/events/lisa/

1:04:48

Take Stock - With Shelley Stocken

Top 5 lesser known strange or dangerous complementary and alternative therapies.

0:14:50

Prize Time

Pinball Science by Ian Graham. Thanks to Allen & Unwin

https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/popular-science/Pinball-Science-Ian-Graham-9781760294243

1:16:20

Dr Stefan Sojka

The new new-age internet filter.

 

Skeptic Zone LIVE

Direct download:
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The Skeptic Zone #415 - 2 October 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

Also an update to the Vaxxed, Castlemaine Local and International Film Festival story.

https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/tag/william-thompson

https://reasonablehank.com

0:10:14

Dr Lynne Kelly

The traditional Aboriginal memory technique that unlocks the secrets of Stonehenge, Easter Island and ancient monuments the world over.

Lynne Kelly has discovered that a powerful memory technique used by the ancients can unlock the secrets of the Neolithic stone circles of Britain and Europe, the ancient Pueblo buildings in New Mexico and other prehistoric stone monuments across the world.

http://www.lynnekelly.com.au/the-memory-code

0:16:12

Maynard's Spooky Action...

OZ Paranormal and Spiritual Expo

A skeptical road trip! Join Maynard, Jessica, Lara and Richard as they head off to the OZ Paranormal and Spiritual Expo. Interviews with...

  • Peter Bowditch
  • Peet Banks
  • Alex Cayas
  • PSY - Paranormal Ghost Hunters
  • Larraine Cilia - pres. UFO and Paranormal Research Society
  • Kerrie McGilvray - Crystal Bed Healings

http://www.australianparanormalandspiritualexpo.com.au

Also...

Skeptic Zone LIVE - 6th October in Sydney

https://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics/events/232095906/

NZ Skeptics Conference 2016 - Queenstown, 2nd-4th December

http://conference.skeptics.nz

Dr Lynne Kelly

Direct download:
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The Skeptic Zone #414 - 22 September 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:07:00

Ben Goldacre

Homeopathic hucksters. Nonsensical naturopaths. Anti-intellectual anti-vaxxers. Slippery statisticians. The ‘journalists’ daring to declare meats as critically carcinogenic. And let’s not forget – let’s not forget – fraudulent pharmaceutical firms. - We chat to Ben on the eve of his Australian and New Zealand tour.

http://compare-trials.org

0:26:35

Take Stock with Shelley Stocken

Doctor Google is at it again with millions of people seeking its advice.

0:35:11

Victorian film festival embroiled in anti-vax, social media trainwreck

The Castlemaine Local and International Film Festival takes aim and shoots itself in the foot while putting its foot in its mouth. We find out why this festival is planning to screen an anti-vaccination film.

https://reasonablehank.com/2016/09/20/victorian-film-festival-embroiled-in-anti-vaccination-social-media-trainwreck/

Also...

Skeptic Zone LIVE - 6th October in Sydney

https://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics/events/232095906/

NZ Skeptics Conference 2016 - Queenstown, 2nd-4th December

http://conference.skeptics.nz

Ben Goldacre

Direct download:
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The Skeptic Zone #413 - 18 September 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:35

Sharon Hill

We talk to Sharon Hill about her web site 'Doubtful News' and look into the merits (or not) of Ghost Tours. Also... Bad Clowns?

http://doubtfulnews.com

0:26:42

Anti-vaccine nurses and midwives

A visit to the 'reasonable hank' blog and the reading of a list of anti-vax memes posted by the very people who should know better.

https://reasonablehank.com/?s=Anti-vaccine+nurses

0:36:06

Bad Clowns and Loch Ness with Ben Radford

Ben tells us more about the strange reports of' Bad Clowns running round and making trouble. Also news of the lastest photo from Loch Ness.

http://benjaminradford.com

Also...

An evening with Dr Ben Goldacre – Think Inc.

https://www.thinkinc.org.au/events/ben-goldacre

Skeptic Zone LIVE - 6th October in Sydney

https://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics/events/232095906/

Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September

http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients

NZ Skeptics Conference 2016 - Queenstown, 2nd-4th December

http://conference.skeptics.nz

Sharon Hill - Ben Radford

Direct download:
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The Skeptic Zone #412 - 11 September 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:07:30

Bad Science Watch in Canada

We chat to Michael Kruse about so called Naturopathic Doctors in Canada thumbing their nose at the law.

http://www.badsciencewatch.ca

0:29:30

Mind Body Wallet over the years

Step back in time to 2002 and 1986 as we look at the Festival of Mind Body Spirit. The New Age never looked so old.

0:43:05

The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson has another report from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. She chats to Mandy Noble about woo in the health industry.

http://www.brisbaneskeptics.org

Also...

An evening with Dr Ben Goldacre – Think Inc.

https://www.thinkinc.org.au/events/ben-goldacre

Folding Australia 2016 Origami Convention

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/folding-australia-2016-origami-convention-tickets-26347133987

Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September

http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients

Michael Kruse

Direct download:
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The Skeptic Zone #411 - 4 September 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders

0:05:57

Dr Angie at Dragon Con

We catch up with Dr Angie Mattke and ask her about the talk on alternative medicine she gave at the Skeptrack at Dragon Con in Atlanta.

http://skeptics.dragoncon.org

0:19:12

Maynard's Spooky Action..

Maynard and Richard head for the Australian Museum and chat to Rachel Robertson about teaching science via robots.

http://australianmuseum.net.au/science-festival

0:25:32

The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson has another report from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. She chats to Michelle Franklin from Darwin Skeptics about how her work looking at bio control.

http://www.brisbaneskeptics.org

0:36:08

Maynard and the question of quantum

At Sydney Skeptics in the pub, Maynard finds out wha the average pubber knows about the quantum world. Also a chat with Ian Bryce who does actually know!

Also...

The Blue Castle Podcast

http://thebluecastle.libsyn.com

Folding Australia 2016 Origami Convention

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/folding-australia-2016-origami-convention-tickets-26347133987

Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September

http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients

Angie Mattke

Direct download:
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The Skeptic Zone #410 - 28 August 2016

0:00:00

Introduction

Richard Saunders (and the skeptical cats)

0:05:20

Mother who posted video of her baby is bullied by anti-vaxxers online

The mother who posted a heartbreaking video of her five-week-old baby choking for air after catching whooping cough has been bullied online by trolls who say “vaccination is what caused her baby to get sick”.

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/babies/mother-who-posted-heartbreaking-video-of-her-baby-choking-is-bullied-by-antivaxxers-online/news-story/681691f600de9bbc499d2fa03fab55e7

0:12:43

The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson has another report from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. She chats to Natalie Carrington about how language can be used to fight pseudoscience and woo.

http://www.brisbaneskeptics.org

0:20:00

Chiro Board Responds to Skeptics Concerns

Following the revelation of chiropractor Ian Rossborough’s ‘cracking’ of an infant’s spine on YouTube, Australian Skeptics and many members of the public and professionals expressed their outrage.

http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/23/chiro-board-responds-to-skeptics-concerns/

http://www.ahpra.gov.au/registration/registers-of-practitioners.aspx

0:28:25

Maynard's Spooky Action..

Maynard and Richard head for the Australian Museum to perform the Mystery Investigators show as part in Sceince Week.

We also learn about crime investigation and chat to Margaret, Rory and Willow.

http://australianmuseum.net.au/science-festival

http://www.mysteryinvestigators.com

Also...

Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September

http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients

Natalie Carrington

Direct download:
the_skeptic_zone_410_160828.mp3



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

Buy the DVD

 

Solar Flare logoThe Band of Power

Join the cast of the Skeptic Zone Podcast, and 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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