The Skeptic Zone Richard Saunders

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:04:15 Freedom Protests in Sydney

At the worst possible time, protesters march through the main streets of downtown Sydney, with cries of "freedom". We ask the question, "what's the harm in believing in conspiracy theories?"

https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/wild-scenes-as-sydney-antilockdown-protesters-clash-with-police/news-story/e5b47e5103e55a7c6ebd1eb6d0094a78
0:11:06 Past Live Tours

Join Richard on a stroll to discover the shopfront of a business offering hypnosis to solve your problems by investigating your previous lives. Included is a review of the website and a look into references to hypnosis online.

https://www.pastlifetours.com.au

http://skepdic.com/hypnosis.html
0:26:03 Interview with Ben Radford

Following on from our hypnosis segment, we chat to paranormal investigator Ben Redford from the 'Squaring the Strange' podcast about his experiences, thoughts and opinions on the topic of hypnosis.

https://squaringthestrange.libsyn.com
0:36:32 A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the "psychics and police".

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:05:00 Lockdown Showdown

Anti-lockdown protesters in Melbourne.

Melbourne was plunged into chaos hours before the state entered its fifth lockdown as protesters took to the streets.

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/news/antilockdown-protesters-storm-melbourne-hours-after-daniel-andrews-announcement/news-story/b8ddd8f95df6640bd0936add28f6d8f1
0:12:55 Skeptical Prize Money

We chat with Leonard Tramiel from the USA and Ian Bryce from Australia about the prize money on offer for proof of the paranormal.

https://centerforinquiry.org/press_releases/prove-your-paranormal-powers-and-win-250000-from-the-cfi-investigations-group/
0:21:49 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week?

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:31:36 A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the "psychic + tests".

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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Maynard - THE CASTANET CLUB COMES TO YOU!

http://maynard.com.au

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:03:12 You Can Count On Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill

What's the deal with 666? This week Adrienne is joined by Kelly Burke to discover that if you look for it, the number 666 pops ups everywhere. Humans certainly are the pattern seeking, storytelling animal.

Numberphile 666 - video

https://youtu.be/UkZqFtYtqaI
0:22:10 The Book of Tim

This week Tim Mendham talks about being on the front line at Australian Skeptics HQ and the work that goes into creating 'The Skeptic' magazine.

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:41:50 Maynard's Spooky Action

Maynard reveals to the world the incredible Broadway singing bowl.

https://soundcloud.com/maynard-1/the-castanet-club-broadway
0:45:09 A Dive into a Trove

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

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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Sydney Skeptics in the Pub - Coffee

https://youtu.be/TjszwS_VJnc

The Skeptic Zone #665 - 4 July 2021

Dedicated to the memory of Shelley Stocken

The Skeptic Zone is very sad to inform you that our much loved former reporter Shelley Stocken died unexpectedly on Saturday 26 June 2021. She was surrounded by family. Episode #665 is dedicated to her memory, including a replay of one of her reports. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family. Shelley's reports were interesting, funny and educational. Her work in the skeptical community made a difference.
She was a delight to know and work with.
Thank you Shelley, from the team at the Skeptic Zone.
Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:02:43 Take Stock. With Shelley Stocken

From 2016 when new reporter Shelley Stocken looked into the myths and reality of so-called Demonic Possession.

http://mentalillnesspolicy.org/coping/demonic-possession-mental-illness.html
0:15:21 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week?

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:25:47 A Dive into a Trove

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

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:03:23 More COVID-19 Madness

Thanks to alert listeners of the Skeptic Zone, we have yet more examples of COVID-19 conspiracy flyers.

Palmer's dangerous ads

https://youtu.be/DKG9jxbqJzU?t=690
0:15:18 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill.

This week Adrienne is joined by Kelly Burke for a look at some of the more 'wafflely' predictions from the Great Australian Predition Project.
0:26:38 The Book of Tim

Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. 'Seers, Spies and Satan'.

Vol 35 No 2 - June 2015

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:35:32 A Dive into a Trove

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

http://www.trove.nla.gov.au
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What Sound Does a Duck Make?

https://www.conspiracyofonesolo.com

Sydney Skeptics in the Pub

https://www.meetup.com/AustSkeptics/events/277460698

Medical Republic Podcast

http://medicalrepublic.com.au/where-is-the-tga-when-you-need-them/47753

0:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:02:55 Operation Onion Ring

Susan Gerbic strikes again! We are begining to wonder why these "psychics" don't see it coming! Once again Susan and her team go undercover to tumble someone who claims to talk with the dead and this time it involves children.

https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/right-turns-only-circling-back-to-seatbelt-psychic/

https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/operation-onion-ring-thomas-john-and-the-children/
0:18:38 The Book of Tim

Tim Mendham reads from the pages of 'The Skeptic' magazine, from Australian Skeptics. 'Seances'.

Vol 35 No 3 - Sept. 2015

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:26:03 Australian Skeptics Newsletter

What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week?

http://www.skeptics.com.au
0:36:53 A Dive into a Trove

A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to 'The Flat Earth'.

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