0:00:00    
Introduction
Richard Saunders and a bunch of Sea Lions at San Francisco's Peir 39

0:03:15    
We chat to Dr Eugenie C. Scott from The National Center for Science Education in Oakland, California and discover that, as if their job wasn't hard enough defending the teaching of science against the dark forces of "creationism", they are now taking on defending the science behind climate change!

0:25:30    
We join Dr Eugenie C. Scott on a tour of The National Center for Science Education.

0:50:20    
Dr Rachie Reports
Our very own Dr Racheal Dunlop appeard on the TV show "The Project" to talk about 'Conspiracy Theories'! Well done Dr Racie and let's hope we see more of you on TV in 2012.

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Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:06:40    
We chat to Ian Bryce from Australian Skeptics about his investigation into a new 'cold fusion' device, Andrea Rossi's E-Cat. Will it fly.. or run? Or will it somehow not quite live up to the hype. (hmmm I wonder which?)

0:31:50    
Loretta Marron
(the Jellybean Lady) on the radio.
Skeptic of the Year for 2007 and 2011, Loretta Marron brings us up to date on her neverending fight against quackery.

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0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka

0:12:45
We chat to Dr Phil Plait. 
Philip Plait (a.k.a. The Bad Astronomer) is an American astronomer and skeptic who runs the website BadAstronomy.com. 

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0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka

0:08:40 We chat to Marit Simonsen from Norway about the strange mass stranding of fish. We want to know where the mass stranding of chips is! Marit also tells about the upcoming Skeptics Conventin in Oslo.

0:21:55 A Penny for your Thoughts

Meet our new reporter, Penelope Chan who takes us to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to chat with Lab Supervisor, Doug Goodreau about Dinosaurs, Creationists and more.

0:33:45 The Think Tank

Join Maynard, Dr Rachie Dunlop and Richard Saunders in the studios of ABC radio as they chat about the new show, The Dirty Disbelievers!

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders

0:04:12 We chat to Daniel Raffaele and Phil Kent from the StopAVN facebook group about their stunning stunt (code name operation Nutcracker) at the Woodford Folk Festival. 

0:33:40 Dr Rachie Reports Rachie interviews Dr Corin Storkey, from The Heart Research Institute in Sydney about new research into a type of sugar that could prevent heart disease and why your breath can really, really STINK!

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0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:04:30
We catch up with podcaster, film maker and adventurer, Brian Dunning.

0:23:20
Eran on the Radio
President of Australian Sketpics Inc. (NSW) Eran Sergev on Perth radio 6PR

0:28:50
Maynard's Spooky Action...
The Australian Skeptics National Convention 2011
Maynard chats with...
Jason Ball from Young Australian Skeptics

0:33:20
Eran's Spooky Action...
Eran chats with.. Maynard!

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0:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

0:06:25
Interview with Ben Radford about his efforts to inform people about so-called "psychic" Silva Brown.
benjaminradford.com

0:28:50
The Think Tank
This week we look at the online storm regarding the apperance of Anti-Vaccination goose, Meryl Dorey at the Woodford Folk Festival. 
Dr Rachie Dunlop, Eran Segev, Richard Saunders, Maynard and Jason Brown. 

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0:00:00
Introduction Richard Saunders

0:04:10
Dr Rob Morrison
One of Australia's leading science communicators, Dr Morrison was also a presenter on TV's 'The Curiosity Show'. His concern these days is the creeping influence of non-science and magical thinking into modern medicine.

0:23:40
Septoid with Brian Donut
The Tap Dancing Madonna of Aguas Calientes

0:26:00
Dr Paul Willis
A long time friend of the Skeptic Zone, Dr Willis has for many years been the face of ABC TV science. He is now the director of the Royal Institution of Australia in Adelaide, "Bringing science to people and people to science".

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders

0:05:25 Maynard's Spooky Action...
Australian Skeptics National Convention
Maynard chats with...
Barry Williams
Dr Rachie Dunlop
The fearture interview -
One of Sydney's senior and most experienced Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons, Dr Cholm Williams.

0:39:12 More Maynard's Spooky Action...
Sydney Skeptics in the Pub for December 2011
Does this man ever rest? Maynard on the scene once again asking pubbers their thoughts about the TV show "The One".

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:17 PM
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0:00:00
Introduction Richard Saunders

0:05:40
Maynard's Spooky Action... Australian Skeptics National Convention - Maynard chats with...Dr Krissy Wilson, Kieran Dennis and Jayson Cooke

0:22:45
Reality Bites... with Joanne Benhamu - Joanne comments on the recent recall of apricot kernels due to risk of cyanide toxicity and the history of claims about them as a cancer cure. 

0:29:05 
The Think Tank - This time we invade the home of Eran Segev to chat about the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Post-Fukushima 'anti-radiation' pills condemned by scientists, Bisphenol A (BPA) scare and the winners and losers at the 2011 Australian Skeptics Convention. With Dr Rachie Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu and Richard Saunders.

Direct download: the_skeptic_zone_162_111126.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:15 PM
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