The Skeptic Zone Richard Saunders

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:03:16 UFOs... Where Are You?

We take a look at a recent press stories from Australia and Britin regarding UFO promoter and Australian journalist Ross Coulthart. Also we wonder what we can glean from Wiki about his current notoriety.

https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/ufos-the-unidentified-flying-circus-comes-to-town
0:10:44 Skepticamp Interviews #3

Guest reporter Rob Palmer attended the inaugural Triangle SkeptiCamp that took place on 25th of May 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

In part #3 of a series of interviews from the event, Rob chats to Faith and Ramiro Rodriguez from the organisating team, as well has Melanie Trecek-King from Thinking is Power.https://triskep.org/home/triangle-skepticamp-2024
0:21:18 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

Are Skeptics Happy? By Alison White

Alison White asks if being a skeptic is a blessing or a bane... or even a curse.

A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 32 No. 3

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:34:30 A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to The New Age - Part #1.

1988.5.14 - The Sydney Morning Herald


http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
Also Global Skeptics in the Pub - 19 July 2024 (7pm)
http://www.skepticalcon.com/global-skeptics-in-the-pub
 

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:02:26 SkeptiCal 2024

We talk to famed fighter of nonsense Dr Eugenie C. Scott about the upcoming SkeptiCal Conference.

SkeptiCal is the scientific skepticism conference brought to you by Northern California Skeptics.
The SkeptiCal Conference brings stimulating and entertaining speakers (including Australia's own Dr Karl Kruszelnicki) to a world-wide audience of science fans, critical thinkers, and, in the words of Carl Sagan, questioners of "extraordinary claims". Join them for two engaging days of speakers, interviews, and discussions. And - test your wits on a round of SkeptiCal trivia, and try your hand at SkeptiCal's popular Skepardy! game.

http://www.skepticalcon.com
0:12:38 Skepticamp Interviews #2

Guest reporter Rob Palmer attended the inaugural Triangle SkeptiCamp that took place on 25th of May 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

In part #2 of a series of interviews from the event, Rob chats to Kenny Biddle, chief investigator at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and attendee Jane Selkie.

https://triskep.org/home/triangle-skepticamp-2024
0:25:40 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:39:08 A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'Alternative Medicine'.

1981.08.27 - The Sydney Morning Herald


http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
Also Global Skeptics in the Pub - 19 July 2024 (7pm)
http://www.skepticalcon.com/global-skeptics-in-the-pub

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:02:58 Kate & Allie

This week Kat and Adrienne take a skeptical look at 'Baby Helmets'. Are they truly necessary or just another example of our culture's obsession with over-protection? What is the medical point of view? Baby helmets, also known as cranial orthoses, are seen by some as intervention for infants with positional plagiocephaly (flat spots on the head) or brachycephaly (narrow, elongated head shape).
0:12:20 Bend Nerd Night

Energy Trivia. Join Brian Dunning from the Skeptoid podcast as he leads a round of trivia at 'Nerd Night' in Bend, Oregon. Test your knowledge!

https://facebook.com/groups/1113943728813195
0:20:38 Skepticamp Interviews #1

Guest reporter Rob Palmer attended the inaugural Triangle SkeptiCamp that took place on 25th of May 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

In part #1 of a series of interviews from the event, Rob chats to Coleman Watts, the host of the 'Think This Through' YouTube channel. He also catches up with Erika Engelhaupt, science journalist and author of 'Gory Details'.

https://triskep.org/home/triangle-skepticamp-2024
0:32:48 A Dive into a Trove

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

1967.10.01 - The Sydney Morning Herald
1973.02.12 - The Sydney Morning Herald
1994.08.04 - The Sydney Morning Herald


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

  0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
00:02:32 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.
Adrienne Hill and Janalee Morris share their immersive first experience at the Psychic and Crystal Fair, where they interacted with vendors and attendees. Could anyone predict their future or enhance their health? Tune in to find out. 0:19:42 Reviewing the UFO Documentary

We chat to Brian Dunning about the thousands of reviews and comments left on his documentary, 'The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To See'. Some are insightful, many are just plain ridiculous. It's clear that his movie has certainly caused a stir in the UFO community.

http://theufo.movie
0:36:04 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:47:42 A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Fortune Tellers.

1909.02.27 - The Beverly Times W.A.
1918.03.07 - The Telegraph QLD
1934.01.09 - Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser QLD
1938.12.21 - Argus Melbourne
1949.09.26 - The Daily Mercury QLD
1909.10.29 - The Star, Sydney
1922.08.04 - The Canowindra Star, NSW
1903.03.06 - The Geelong Advertiser
1932.08.08 - The North West Champion, NSW

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
Also Nerd Night in Bend, 28 May, 2024
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nerd-night-presents-science-trivia-and-strange-energies-tickets-899522735717

Skepticamp New Mexico. 1st - 2nd June, 2024
https://www.skepticampnm.com
   

Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:03:32 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod

This week Kat relates her journey, over the past year, from attending a skeptical conference in Canada to becoming a reporter for the Skeptic Zone. This is right from the 'who could have ever see this coming?' files and is a great illustration of how important it is to support skeptical events. Plus we hear Kat's theme music for the first time.


0:11:28 Ben Radford, Australia Bound

The legend himself! Ben Radford has been a fulltime scientific investigator and writer for 25 years. Now for the first time he is heading to Australia to talk at the Austraian Skeptics National Convention in November in Sydney. Will he find the elusive Yowie during his trip? We also hear about other meetings Ben is attending and more about the Squaring the Stange Podcast.
0:23:56 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham

The History of EUTSBy Barry Williams (aka Sir Jim)

In this classic article, Sir Jim R. Wallaby investigates energies unknown to science... and those that are.

A reading from The Skeptic, Vol. 38 No. 4

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:37:54 A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the Sixth Sense.

1981.08.09 - The Sun Herald
1981.08.16 - The Sun Herald

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
Also Nerd Night in Bend, 28 May, 2024
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nerd-night-presents-science-trivia-and-strange-energies-tickets-899522735717

Skepticamp New Mexico. 1st - 2nd June, 2024
https://www.skepticampnm.com

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:04:14 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.

This week, Adrienne gives us an overview of the recent 'We Can Reason' conference held in Calgary, Canada. We hear about each of the invited speakers and meet one of the delegates, a listener of the Skeptic Zone right from episode #1, Brenda Hill.

Next it's a road trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which houses one of world's premier collection of dinosaur fossils. Here Richard Saunders gives us his thoughts on this wondrous example of science in action.

Finally, on the drive home, Adrienne interviews Jonathan Jarry, one of the hosts of the popular Body of Evidence podcast from Canada. Jonathan was also an invited speaker at the conference.https://tyrrellmuseum.com
0:23:18 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

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

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:35:48 A Dive into a Trove

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

1972.01.02 - The Sydney Morning Herald
1973.12.30 - The Sydney Morning Herald
1981.01.02 - The Sydney Morning Herald
1989.01.01 - The Sydney Morning Herald
1992.12.30 - The Sydney Morning Herald


http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
Also Sckepticamap New Mexico. 1st - 2nd June, 2024
https://www.skepticampnm.com