The Skeptic Zone

The Skeptic Zone #918 - 10.May.2026

May 9, 2026

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Introduction
Maynard

00:03:06
Maynard's Spooky Action
Time for Sydney Skeptics in the Pub where Maynard interviews Dr Sue Ieraci about the placebo effect and Kate Thomas about botox and vaccines.

00:15:40
For Crying Out Loud. It's Kat McLeod
We Can Reason 2026
Kat with a behind the scenes look at the...

The Skeptic Zone #917 - 3.May.2026

May 2, 2026

Nicotine Myths - Yowies - Woodruff

00:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders

00:07:48
Woo Watch! With Kate Thomas
Like any other chemical, nicotine has its good points and bad points. This week Kate looks at some of the myths and quackery from the wellness industry regarding nicotine and its uses.

Medication...

The Skeptic Zone #916 - 26.April.2026

Apr 25, 2026

UFOs - Alt Med - Newsletter

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Introduction
Richard Saunders

00:04:34
High Flyers in the UFO Industry
A look at some of the people who have hitchhiked along the cosmic highway to catch a long ride on the UFO bandwagon, with particular attention on Bob Lazar.

00:19:34
Vale James Valentine
We pay respects to...

The Skeptic Zone #915 - 19.April.2026

Apr 18, 2026

UFOs - Botox - Balloons

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Introduction
Richard Saunders

00:05:02
Which way do the 'Westerly Winds' blow?
Another look at the Westall UFO event of 1966, concentrating on the weather forcast for Melbourne on the 6th of April, 1966. Can the weather balloon released that morning really be discounted as...

The Skeptic Zone #914 - 12.April.2026

Apr 11, 2026

UFO Comments - Wishing for a Wish - NASA