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Get CerealINTERVIEW | Are we doomed on Friday the 13th?A cold and spooky morning was made cheerful through a chat with Kylie Sturgess. She’s an expert in superstitions and pseudoscience and we chatted to Sturgess on the 13th about the history and meaning behind the most ominous date of the year. We're live every Friday on SYN from 8-10am 📻 Stay in the loop @GetCerealSYN Email us via getcereal@syn.org.au Executive Producer: Harper PestingerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1307 min
Pink Collar: A True Crime Podcast3. Scams: Belle Gibson & Elizabeth HolmesOn this episode of Pink Collar: A True Crime Podcast, we discuss SCAMS. This episode takes a look at two women behind phony medical claims. Rachel kicks it off with the story of Natalie Belle Gibson, a former Australian wellness influencer and creator of the Whole Pantry app/cookbook. She claimed her healthy lifestyle cured her inoperable brain cancer and encouraged others to make these lifestyle choices. Nathalie shares the case of Elizabeth Holmes, an American businessperson and CEO of Theranos (or is it Thanos? We have a hard time with this one). She claimed her company developed technology t...2020-04-1237 min
Token SkepticEpisode Two Hundred And Thirty Five – On Zealot: A Book About CultsWhy would anyone join a cult? Maybe they’re unhappy with their current religion, or they want to change the world, or they’re disappointed with their lives and want to find something bigger or holier that makes sense of this confusing, chaotic and dangerous world. Or maybe they just want to ...2019-03-2510 min
Token Skeptic PodcastToken SkepticWhy would anyone join a cult? Maybe they're unhappy with their current religion, or they want to change the world, or they're disappointed with their lives and want to find something bigger or holier that makes sense of this confusing, chaotic and dangerous world. Or maybe they just want to give themselves the best possible chance of having sex with aliens? Either way, this is the topic of a fascinating new book by author Jo Thornley, who also has a popular podcast called . We started this Token Skeptic interview by chatting about how Zealot came to be. ************** This show and...2019-03-2510 min
The Fluent ShowAsk A Linguist: Your Language Questions Answered By Linguists From Talk The TalkLinguist hour! Lindsay and I bring you an interview with one of our favourite podcasts, the linguistics show Talk the Talk from Australia.
Please take 5 minutes to take our Fluent Show survey!
We don't often have research scientists on the show, so this was a huge opportunity for the Fluent Show to go into science.
We posed your "Ask a Linguist" questions on these topics:
Is it a language? Is it a dialect?
Talk the Talk had a few insights that I had never heard before.
What...2019-01-2159 min
The Fluent ShowLive Language Party: Celebrate Our 100th EpisodeWow wow wow wow, our episode 100 live show was a blast, with busy chatroom and over 80 listeners tuning in live from all around the world. Today's podcast episode is a replay of that live broadcast, featuring five amazing guests.
Long one, but worth it!
SHANNON KENNEDY, the musical and multilingual bookworm from California. Shannon is an old friend of the show and never fails to impress with her incredible productivity. Shannon joined us to share her own good, bad and struggling stories.
RICHARD SIMCOTT, one of the most multilingual people in Britain and...2018-08-201h 57
Token Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 234 - On Animals, Language, Koko and Wish FulfilmentThe idea that animals have the potential to talk is an alluring one; from the mathematical stunts of , to research on parrots, dolphins and chimps - . It's interesting, exciting and even cute - but is it really true that animals have language? After the recent passing of , I spoke to about the hopes we have about being the next Dr Dolittle, and just how realistic those hopes are. Daniel is a lecturer in applied linguistics at Edith Cowan University, and at the University of Western Australia, as well as a presenter on the popular language podcast . ****************************** A quick note about su...2018-06-2815 minToken SkepticEpisode Two Hundred And Thirty Four – On Animals, Language, Koko and Wish Fulfilment – Interview with Daniel MidgleyThe idea that animals have the potential to talk is an alluring one; from the mathematical stunts of Clever Hans, to investigations of parrots, dolphins and chimps – just look at viral BBC footage of a gopher yelling “Alan”. It’s interesting, exciting and even cute – but is it really true ...2018-06-2815 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 233 - On Complementary Medicine Laws In Australia and Choice CampaignHundreds of such as "tonifies kidney essence" and "opens body orifices" could appear on complementary medicine labels under Their campaign points out that "Proposed laws could see dangerous and potentially misleading claims on therapeutic goods, especially complementary and alternative medicines like herbal and homeopathic treatments. It means that products can claim to decrease the time it takes to fall asleep or help maintain healthy heart function without having scientific evidence to back their claims." I spoke to Katinka Day, the Campaigns Policy Team Leader at Choice Australia. ****************************** A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out – and consider Theme songs “Cosgrove” by...2018-05-2609 minToken SkepticEpisode Two Hundred And Thirty Three – On Complementary Medicine Laws In Australia and Choice CampaignHundreds of bizarre health claims such as “tonifies kidney essence” and “opens body orifices” could appear on complementary medicine labels under new laws being pushed by the Australian federal government. Consumer advocacy group Choice is urging the Australian public to tell Senators to knock back these laws so that Australians ...2018-05-2609 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 232 - On Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder is a science book with a difference, written by Alom Shaha, illustrated by Emily Robertson and published by Scribble Kids Books. Alom was born in Bangladesh but grew up in London; as a parent, teacher, science writer, and filmmaker, he has spent most of his professional life trying to share his passion for science and education with the public. Alom has produced, directed, and appeared in a number of television programmes for broadcasters such as the BBC, and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts (NESTA) and the Nuffield Foundation. His new book gives clear, st...2018-05-0112 minToken SkepticEpisode Two Hundred And Thirty Two – On Mr Shaha’s Recipes for WonderMr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder is a science book with a difference, written by Alom Shaha, illustrated by Emily Robertson and published by Scribble Kids Books. Alom was born in Bangladesh but grew up in London; as a parent, teacher, science writer, and filmmaker, he has spent most of his professional life trying to share ...2018-04-3012 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 231 - On The Woman Who Fooled The WorldBelle Gibson convinced the world she had healed herself from terminal brain cancer with a healthy diet. She built a global business based upon her claims. There was just one problem: she'd never had cancer. In 2015, journalists uncovered the truth: this hero of the wellness world, with over 200,000 followers, international book deals, and a best-selling smartphone app, was a fraud tracks the 23-year-old's rise to fame and fall from grace. Told through interviews with the people who know her best, it unravels the mystery and motivation behind this deception and follows the public reaction to a scandal that made headlines...2018-02-2822 minToken SkepticEpisode Two Hundred And Thirty One – On The Woman Who Fooled The WorldBelle Gibson convinced the world she had healed herself from terminal brain cancer with a healthy diet. She built a global business based upon her claims. There was just one problem: she’d never had cancer. In 2015, journalists uncovered the truth: this hero of the wellness world, with over 200,000 ...2018-02-2722 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 230 - How To Be ReasonableHow To Be Reasonable (By Someone Who Tried Everything Else) is a primer on critical thinking and an introduction to scientific skepticism that will empower you to see the world a little bit more clearly. The world is a strange, scary and beautiful place. and author and artist Rebecca Fox suggests that being reasonable helps you to wonder at the strange, avoid the scary and celebrate the beauty. I interviewed Rebecca about How To Be Reasonable – you can find the book on Amazon and check out her website at *********** A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out – and consider Thanks to RT...2018-02-0121 minToken SkepticEpisode Two Hundred And Thirty – On How To Be ReasonableHow To Be Reasonable (By Someone Who Tried Everything Else) is a primer on critical thinking and an introduction to scientific skepticism that will empower you to see the world a little bit more clearly. The world is a strange, scary and beautiful place. and author and artist Rebecca Fox ...2018-01-3121 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 229 - Internet Tests, Manus Island And Podcast TrendsFree WIFI - two words that many people love to hear. But how many people read the terms and conditions before they connect to it? Accessing wireless points that you don’t know where it originates from can be risky and harmful to your confidential information. … and Dr Krishnun Sansurooah joined me to tell us how it went. *********** About a month ago, the Manus Island Regional Processing Centre closed down. More than a thousand displaced refugees are now left in a vulnerable state after being moved to an alternative location. As the tensions surround the island's Regional Processing Centre grow, many o...2017-11-3033 minToken SkepticEpisode Two Hundred And Twenty Nine – Internet Tests, Manus Island And Podcast TrendsFree WIFI – two words that many people love to hear. But how many people read the terms and conditions before they connect to it? Accessing wireless points that you don’t know where it originates from can be risky and harmful to your confidential information. Edith Cowan University researchers did ...2017-11-3033 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 228 - Australia Enters The Space Race (?) - Interview With Paul WillisThe recent news that Australia is getting its own Space Agency is one sure to affect the entire nation - but should we be so eager so fast? The Federal Government has announced its plans to cash in on a $420 billion aeronautical industry and create thousands of new jobs, which coincided with the 69th International Astronautical Congress which is being held in Adelaide this week. Science Communicator spoke to me about the developments on The Mag for RTRFM. ******** A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out – and consider Thanks to RTRFM for their support. Theme songs “Cosgrove” by Pogo, from and “Leap Secon...2017-09-3012 min
Token Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 227 - On Wellmania: Misadventures in the Search for Wellness by Brigid DelaneyCold-pressed juices, quitting sugar, Paleo, hot yoga, mindfulness … if you embrace these things you will be happy, you will be well – just ask Instagram. Wellness has become a global mega-industry. But does any of this stuff actually work? Feeling exhausted, anxious and out of shape, journalist Brigid Delaney decides to find out – using herself as the guinea pig. Starting with a brutal 101-day fast, Brigid tests things that are meant to make us clean, lean and serene. Travelling the world, she tries colonics, meditation, silent retreats, group psychotherapy and oodles of yoga, working out what is helpful and what is just e...2017-07-3012 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 226 - On My Dad Wrote a Porno - Interview With Jamie MortonIt started around a kitchen table, three friends reading out the erotic work of a retired dad – and now it’s a podcasting sensation. Jamie Morton of "" podcast never expected that “Belinda Blinked” (written by his dad, known only as "Rocky Flintstone") - would eventually lead to a live touring show, that is touring Australia (and ). With over 50 million downloads, there’s bound to be a few fans of the pots and pans industry in the audience. RTRFM reporter Kylie Sturgess asked Jamie about what was it like when the show first started getting downloads... ************** A quick note about supporting the podcasts...2017-06-1610 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 225 - March For Science - Perth WAThe March For Science is an international phenomenon - a stand for solidarity, for education, for inclusivity and for diversity in the field and for the importance of science to be understood and promoted by not just scientists, but policy makers and the public. Here are some vox pops and speeches from the rally that was held at the Many thanks to all the organisers and the participants. MC for the day - Callum Ormonde - UWA Chemistry and Biochemistry - winner of Ig Nobel Prize for Chemistry for partially unboiling an egg March for Science organiser Kristin Barry Trent B...2017-04-2213 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic Special Episode – The Perth Writers Festival Interviewscomes to town and it was a great chance to interview a range of talented authors taking part in the festivities. My interviews are with: Ben Rawlence - his book City of Thorns is about Northern Kenya - the home of the world’s largest refugee camp, with half a million people. Opening Night speaker at the Perth International Arts Festival. Candice Fox - her first novel, Hades, won the Ned Kelly Award for best debut in 2014 from the Australian Crime Writers Association; she has since gone onto numerous books on crime and punishment. Hannah Kent - is the best-selling author...2017-02-252h 21Token Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 224 - On How Safe are Herbal Medicines - Interview With Dr Garth MakerHow safe are herbal medicines? In 2011, just over a billion dollars was spent on alternative medicines in Australia, many of which come with unproven efficacy claims. , cancer 'cures' and the like, there's a call for increased scrutiny about what's being offered to the public in the name of 'health supplements'. Murdoch University Biochemistry Lecturer Dr Garth Maker is seeking to shed some light on the subject of herbal medicines. If you're in Perth, To download the campus map click , or to us the interactive map please click . *************************** A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out – and consider Thanks to RTRFM for...2017-02-2409 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 223 - Override: My Quest to go Beyond Brain Training and Take Control of my MindCan you really rewire an adult brain? In theory the answer is 'yes', but there's a problem: no one seems to know exactly how to do it! In her new book " went off on a world-wide mission to find the answer. Visiting top neuroscientists in their labs, she volunteers herself as a guinea pig in studies, challenging researchers to make real changes to her — functioning, but imperfect — brain. ************** A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out – and consider Thanks to RTRFM for their support, especially producer Peter Barr. Theme songs “Cosgrove” by Pogo, from and “Leap Second” by Milton Mermikides, of Add...2017-01-2311 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 222 – On Homeopathy: The Undiluted FactsMerry Christmas! One of the great things about the holiday break is the opportunity to get some reading done – and has a new book out this year. This book traces the genesis, principles and practice of homeopathy, and discusses the reasons for its enduring popularity. Ironically, while modern medicine has changed beyond recognition, homeopathy, with its roots in alchemy and metaphysics, continues to be practiced precisely as it was in Hahnemann’s day. is the story of homeopathy and its almost magical attraction, with a rational and scientific discussion of the biological, chemical and psychological questions that this treatment raises. ******** A qui...2016-12-2808 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic Special Episode - Cosmic Shambles LiveEssentially, the fact that every show is different (apart from host and the following guests you can see pictured above) means that you're not entirely sure what you're going to get. Maybe Sydney will have flying. Melbourne could involve cake-throwing. I'm seriously planning for Perth to involve a fiesta on the high street. They had The Cure turn up at one of their London gigs, so you never know what local talent they may be able to find. At any rate, I got the chance to speak to most of the performers in the show for this little special episode a...2016-11-1916 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 221 - On No Alternative To Cancer Interview with Dr Paul WillisEvery year, thousands of Australians are suffering and dying prematurely because of alternative cancer treatments, according to a special investigation by The video (part of a series) is called The report details the distressingly high number of cancer sufferers who choose to forego conventional treatment altogether in search of an alternative cure. Kylie Sturgess spoke to Dr Paul Willis of RiAus. ********* A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out – and consider Thanks to RTRFM for their support, especially producer Peter Barr. Theme songs “Cosgrove” by Pogo, from and “Leap Second” by Milton Mermikides, of Additional ambient music from Jukedeck – create your own at...2016-10-2814 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 220 - On Fair Game: The Untold Story of Scientology In AustraliaAs astonishing as it is compelling - is investigative journalism at its very best. From Rugby League players trying to improve their game, to Hollywood superstars and the depressed sons of media moguls, Scientology has recruited its share of famous Australians. Less known is that Australia was the first place to ban Scientology, or that Scientology spies helped expose the Chelmsford Deep Sleep Scandal. Numerous Australians have held senior posts in the organisation only to fall foul of the top brass and lose their families as a result. Based on years of interviews and research, Walkley Award-winning journalist Steve Cannane...2016-09-2310 min
AtheistAus PodcastRTRFM with Leona Devaz - AFA President Kylie SturgessRTRFM with Leona Devaz - Interview with AFA President Kylie Sturgess - Monday 8th August 2016
It’s that time again – tomorrow evening, Australians across the country will fill in our national Census. Amongst the many not-so-interesting questions there’s one that’s become a bit of a battleground: what is your religion?
Australian Atheist Foundation President and RTRFM presenter KYLIE
STURGESS is asking people who don’t have a religion to say so.2016-08-0800 minAtheistAus PodcastBBC Radio 4 with Edward Stourton - AFA President Kylie SturgessBBC Radio 4 with Edward Stourton - Interview with AFA President Kylie Sturgess - Sunday 31st July 20162016-08-0300 minAtheistAus Podcast612 ABC with Rebecca Levingston - AFA President Kylie Sturgess612 ABC with Rebecca Levingston - Interview with AFA President Kylie Sturgess - Saturday 23th July2016-08-0300 minAtheistAus PodcastBBC 5 Live with Rhod Sharp - AFA President Kylie SturgessBBC 5 Live with Rhod Sharp - Interview with AFA President Kylie Sturgess - Tuesday 2nd August2016-08-0300 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 218 - On The Quest For Wonderin association with the Science Museum are proud to announce a brand new six-part episode mini series, The Quest For Wonder, starring Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince and their puppet counterparts.
The show will be a fun-filled caper through the world of science that is sure to delight both children and adults alike.
The series made its World Premiere at a very special event on March 30th at the IMAX Cinema at the Science Museum in London and will be free online in April on YouTube, with special exclusive elements available to Cosmic Genome subscribers.
I spoke to both the di...2016-04-0111 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 217 - On The Idiot Brain And The Elegant UniverseWelcome to Episode #217 of the Token Skeptic podcast!
Dr Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist working as a tutor and lecturer based at Cardiff University's Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences. His Guardian Science blog, 'Brain Flapping', has been viewed over 13 million times in the last three years - and now he has a new book out, called
Unpredictable and entertaining, Burnett's account gives us up-to-date research and the principles of neuroscience along the way. Looking at memory, intelligence, observation, social interaction and personality, Burnett explains why: memory is like a doting mother; tall people are more intelligent; criticism is...2016-03-1926 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 216 - On Health Supplements, Online Fraud And Bandicoots!Welcome to episode #216 of the Token Skeptic podcast!
New data from national organ donation registries has revealed at least 6 people needed organ transplants after becoming sick from health supplements.
Questions about the regulation of such supplements have led Health Minister Sussan Ley to promise she’ll act on concerns about the number of people needing medical aid after taking herbal supplements.
Just how skeptical – and how careful – should we be about dietary supplements and health pills?
I spoke to research fellow at Clinical Trials Development and Assessment at Sydney University, Dr Nick Fuller.
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It’s good news to hear that amount of fina...2016-03-0523 min
Token Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic Special Episode - 2016 Perth Writers FestivalIt's all happening in town at the moment - It's a yearly celebration of writing, literature, non-fiction and the authors and ideas behind the covers of a massive range of genres.
Here's a round-up of some of the interviews that I've conducted; they've been aired on as a part of ArtBeat and The Mag.
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Sadly, more than a few of us have probably felt like we’ve lost a loved one before they’ve actually passed away and it’s a difficult thing to talk about. Not many people want to talk about topics like Alzheimer’s or Huntington’s disease, as the...2016-02-191h 04Token Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic #215 - On The ConspiraSea Cruise - Interview With Colin McRobertsEpisode #215 of the Token Skeptic goes out to sea - and back again!
It’s an experience that may not appeal to everyone – a seven-day cruise at sea, aiming to “take back power from corrupt and greedy institutions, attain true self-authority, and realise our genuine Self behind the masks… discovering the truth, taking command of our lives, and attaining genuine inner realisation” – with every odd belief you can think of listed as entertainment:
GMOs, Monsanto, bee colony collapse, ecology, global warming, climate change, fracking, HIV, autism, big pharma, medical suppression, vaccinations, flouridation,… electoral fraud, identity chips, 2nd amendment, and so much more.
But Colin...2016-02-1031 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 214 - On CSIRO Cuts, 40 Days Of Love, And Magic At Perth's FringeWorldWelcome to episode #214 of the Token Skeptic podcast!
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Leading scientists protested during a national conference this week to appeal against job cuts at the government’s agency for scientific research in Australia, the CSIRO.
The cuts, that will remove about 110 positions from the CSIRO's 140-odd strong Ocean and Atmosphere staff and a similar number from its Land and Water division, were announced in an email from chief executive Larry Marshall on Thursday.
I spoke to Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick from the Climate Change Research Centre at UNSW about her response to the cuts.
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The Perth chapter of Christian group 40 Days for Life plans daily...2016-02-0826 min
Token Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 213 - On Science And Sci-Fi Drama and Arts Good For HealthToken Skeptic podcast's episode #213! Check out the Patreon at and from only $1, get behind the scenes news and more.
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Inside a cryonics facility, seven people are woken from their icy slumber to find themselves alone in a locked room, unsure of what day, month or year it is. These strangers from different places and times must work out when they are - and where everyone else has gone!
is showing at the Nexus Theatre at Murdoch University until Saturday,as a part of FringeWorld. I spoke to
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Recreational arts – it’s something that sounds good for us – but just how good?
Wheth...2016-01-2815 min
Talk the Talk231c: The Really Big Show, Part 3Talk the Talk returns in a big way for this Australia / Survival Day 2016. Linguist Daniel Midgley and smart people Ben Ainslie and Kylie Sturgess bring you three hours of language, interviews, and music on this episode of Talk the Talk.2016-01-2635 minTalk the Talk231b: The Really Big Show, Part 2 (featuring Len Collard)Talk the Talk returns in a big way for this Australia / Survival Day 2016. Linguist Daniel Midgley and smart people Ben Ainslie and Kylie Sturgess bring you three hours of language, interviews, and music on this episode of Talk the Talk.2016-01-2626 minTalk the Talk231a: The Really Big Show, Part 1 (featuring Alexis Dubus)Talk the Talk returns in a big way for this Australia / Survival Day 2016. Linguist Daniel Midgley and smart people Ben Ainslie and Kylie Sturgess bring you three hours of language, interviews, and music on this episode of Talk the Talk.2016-01-2638 min
Token Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 211 - On Welcome To Night Vale And Chinese Medicine Under The MicroscopePropelled by a massive fandom community online, podcast exploded into popularity almost overnight, launching to the top of the iTunes charts in 2013. It’s about a community radio station for a friendly desert town, where conspiracy theories and the paranormal are real – including ghosts, aliens and angels… and the woman with no face who lives in your house.
Creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor have kept Night Vale independent, expanding to a touring live show and spinoff novel. The live show is touring Australia in February – and I spoke to Joseph Fink about the origins of the show and more.
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A collaborative s...2015-12-2022 minAtheistAus PodcastMichael Boyd Of The AFA On The 2016 Census Religion QuestionIn 2011, the Atheist Foundation of Australia (or AFA) campaigned to encourage individuals and families to think about the importance and impact of their answer to this leading Census question: "What is the person's religion?". The campaign involved billboards nationwide and was highlighted during the two Global Atheist Conventions in 2010 and 2012.
The result was a change for 2016 - for the first time since the "no religion" option was introduced in 1991, the Australian Bureau of Statistics will place it first on a list of answers to the question "what is the person's religion", and move the...2015-08-3100 minToken Skeptic PodcastToken Skeptic 201 - On Pluto, Discovery Centre And The Podcast Science VsWelcome to episode #201 of Token Skeptic - and as always, if you'd like to support the show and future episodes, check out the Patreon page at patreon.com/kyliesturgess - there's lots of additional features and bonus content for those who help the podcast continue!
is one hot podcast!
In Science Vs, science journalist Wendy Zukerman dissects the latest fad framing itself as scientific fact, wading through the mass of information so you don't have to. Do women and men have different brains? Is porn changing the way we have sex? Does race exist? Is sugar really that bad for yo...2015-07-1927 minAtheistAus PodcastEpisode FiveMichael Boyd took over as the President of the Atheist Foundation of Australia in 2013. Yet not many people might know about him!
He’s been working with the team to produce press releases, has spoken out in the media, appeared on television and has represented the Australian atheist viewpoint at conferences in Australia - and now in Asia.
Kylie Sturgess caught up with Michael after the Philippines Atheists’ PATAS Conference, held at the end of May. He’s even got some news about the much-awaited Global Atheist Convention 3…
For more information visit: atheistfoundation.org.au/podcast/
All Atheist Aus Podcast episodes...2015-07-1100 min
Talk the TalkRadiothon 2014 SpecialOur Radiothon 2014 show was a celebration of RTRFM, community radio, and our listeners. But there were language questions for linguist Daniel Midgley, appearances from Kylie Sturgess, Ben Ainslie, and more. And we’re bringing you the best on this Radiothon episode of Talk the Talk.2014-08-2623 minTalk the Talk155: The Language of Denialism (featuring Kylie Sturgess)How do you convince others of your views when the facts are overwhelmingly against you? If you're one of the many hoaxers, cranks, and denialists out there, you use language. What rhetorical tactics do they rely on, and how can you spot them? Skeptic Kylie Sturgess joins Daniel and Ben in the studio on this episode of Talk the Talk.2014-03-1835 min
The PseudoscientistsEpisode 104: Death By VegemiteJack and Sarah are joined in the studio by past host Alastair Tait and huge friend of the show Kylie Sturgess to chat about Alastair’s time at NASA, how DNA might be used to make super-fast computers, and why we have a 300,000 year-old mitochondrial genome. Jargonauts gets scared of a couple of phobias, and Question of the Week asks what Australian skepticism needs to deal with in the future.
Plus: New Zealand skepticism, dropbears, Seal, and ludicrous Christian films.2013-09-151h 12
Obcast - Near-Earth ObjectEpisode 3: Kylie Sturgess - Being a Conduit for Science, Despite the Zombies and Judgmental Fish
Skyping in from the other side of the planet, Kylie Sturgess is a nop-notch podcaster who uses her media platform to help us get to know various figures in science and skepticism. Rarely, however, does she have the tables turned so folks can actually get to know her. I am pleased to be able to learn more about Kylie; about how she went from academic to ultra-prolific new-media practitioner, her approach to science communication, and which Spice Girl means the most to her. I'm not even kidding about that last one.Duration: 68 minutes.Subscribe to...2013-08-191h 08
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 16 – Teaching Critical Thinking with the Token Skeptic’s Kylie Sturgess0:00:25 INTRODUCTION0:01:40 FEEDBACK WWII and related stuff How to deal with theistic family members0:15:21 THIS DAY IN HISTORY - December 13 1577 - Francis Drake leaves England to explore and plunder 1915 - Mystery writer Ross Macdonald is born - Mother asks "WHO DUNNIT?" 2000 - Texas seven prison break 2000 - Al Gore concedes the presidency 2003 - Saddam Hussein captured 0:24:52 SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Robots are taking the jobs of trained dolphins Evidence of ice on Mercury's north pole Duke’s invisibility cloak0:31:44 POLITICS/CULTURE/RELIGION The death of Savita Halappanavar Complaint being filed with the European court of human rights Bishops issue complete BS statement The GO...2012-12-132h 00
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 16 – Teaching Critical Thinking with the Token Skeptic’s Kylie Sturgess0:00:25 INTRODUCTION
0:01:40 FEEDBACK
WWII and related stuff
How to deal with theistic family members
0:15:21 THIS DAY IN HISTORY – December 13
1577 – Francis Drake leaves England to explore and plunder
1915 – Mystery writer Ross Macdonald is born – Mother asks “WHO DUNNIT?”
2000 – Texas seven prison break
2000 – Al Gore concedes the presidency
2003 – Saddam Hussein captured
0:24:52 SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
Robots are taking the jobs of trained dolphins
Evidence of ice on Mercury’s north pole
Duke’s invisibility cloak
0:31:44 POLITICS/CULTURE/RELIGION
The death of Savita Halappanavar
Complaint being filed with the European court of human rights
Bishops issue complete BS statement...2012-12-132h 00
Hoaxilla - Der skeptische Podcast"6th World Skeptics Congress" - HOAXILLA Special #04In diesem Special berichten wir vom "6th World Skeptics Congress" in Berlin, der in der Zeit vom 18. bis 20. Mai 2012 in Berlin stattfand. Wir haben viele Gesprächspartner in die Sendung gebeten, um den Charakter der Konferenz auch im Podcast abzubilden. So stand natürlich primär die Vernetzung der internationalen Skeptiker im Mittelpunkt. Deshalb wird es in der Sendung auch zwei Interviews auf Englisch geben. Wir hoffen euch mit diesem Special einen guten Eidnruck von der Konferenz vermitteln zu können.
00:00:00 Einleitung00:07:00 Lydia (Gewinnerin der Eintrittskarte zum Kongress)00:18:07 Martin Rundkvist, Chairman of the Swedish Skeptics (Inte...2012-06-101h 26
Science On TopSoT Special - ASC2012The Australian Science Communicators National Conference was held at the Sydney Masonic Centre from 27 to 29 February. Opened with an address from Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, the conference was three days filled with inspiring stories, intriguing ideas and vigorous discussion.
After the conference I caught up with Kylie Sturgess, Dr. Krystal Evans and Sarah Keenihan to get their thoughts.
Links:
Australian Science Communicators National Conference 2012 Website
Kylie's live blogs
Live-Blogging #ASC2012 – Monday Morning At The Australian Science Communicators National Conference
“We’re Trending In Sydney!” First Day Of Twitt...2012-03-0646 min
InKredulousEpisode #011Episode 11 of our satirical comedy podcast. With questions on skeptical topics, and our guests answering them. Your host is Andy Wilson (@InKredulosi) of the Merseyside Skeptics Society.This episode is a little longer and of slightly lower technical quality due to a tech problem that affected the recorded files. Apologies for that. Normal service will resume in InKredulous 12!Appearing in this episode are:Kylie Sturgess of the Token Skeptic podcast and too many other things that can be listed here. @podblackGeoff Whelan of Greater Manchester Skeptics...2011-12-3000 min
The Completely Unnecessary Skeptical PodcastEpisode 18In which we celebrate some victories, and find some new things to be mad about. Some trubees miss the point and fail to answer questions, and we interview Kylie Sturgess Oh - and Siouxsie tells us what it's like to masturbate in an MRI scanner. 1. Emails and feedback 2. News 3. Siouxsie Rants About the Ponsonby News 4. Interview: Kylie Sturgess 5. Quote and Word of the Day --=Links==- read more2011-12-301h 17
Science On TopSoT 20: Smooshed
Hosts: Ed Brown, Dr. Shayne Joseph, Penny Dumsday, Lucas Randall and Kylie Sturgess.
Topics covered:
Earth may have had a second moon billions of years ago, 'comfort food' works not just by taste but also in the gut, and your belly button is a bacterial zoo. Scientists have 'sorta' made sperm in a lab, vampire bats have a molecular heat sensor and is there flowing water on Mars?
An award-winning Philosophy teacher with over ten years experience in education, Kylie Sturgess has lectured on teaching critical thinking, feminism, new media and anomalistic beliefs w...2011-08-1047 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #100 - 17.Sep.20100:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders and Stefan Sojka0:02:50 Dragon*Con 2010The Skeptic Zone LIVERichard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop,Kylie Sturgess with guests Brian Dunning and Brian Brushwood0:11:30 Dr Rachie Reports - Vaccination update2010-09-161h 04
Geologic PodcastThe Geologic Podcast: Episode #176.1The Trebuchet Virtual Liner NotesPART TWOFeaturing Geo and Milton MermikidesThe tracks in this segment: God is not Great, Everything Alive Will Die Someday, Ms.Information, Fifty Stories, FAR, Remora, Sviatoslav Lobster, When I Was You Age, Trebuchet.Thanks to Milton and Kylie.
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Mentioned in the Showand other informationToken Skeptic Podcast, Episode 24
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Geo's Music: stock up!
The catalog at iTunes
The catalog at CD Baby2010-07-291h 09
Geologic PodcastThe Geologic Podcast: Episode #176.2The Trebuchet Virtual Liner NotesPART THREEFeaturing Geo and Milton MermikidesThe tracks in this segment: Atlanta, Death form the Skies, Never Knew, Hai Yookito 'Ya, Where Have You Been?, One Hypnopompic Jerk, Small Comfort, Happy Birthday Baby.Some bonus questions from Kylie.
Show closeThanks to Milton and Kylie.
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Mentioned in the Showand other informationToken Skeptic Podcast, Episode 24
Milton Mermikides
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Geo's Music: stock up!
The...2010-07-291h 10
Geologic PodcastThe Geologic Podcast: Episode #176
The Trebuchet Virtual Liner NotesPART ONE Featuring Geo and Milton MermikidesAlbum Overview(This was featured on Kylie Sturgess' Token Skeptic Podcast ep.24, so you can skip to PART TWO if you've heard this before.)Thanks to Milton and Kylie.
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Mentioned in the Showand other informationToken Skeptic Podcast, Episode 24
Milton Mermikides
Kylie Sturgess.......................
Geo's Music: stock up!
The catalog at iTunes
The catalog at CD Baby
2010-07-2938 min
Geologic PodcastThe Geologic Podcast: Episode #174The Show Notes
Talent Show Flip Flops Intro First Gay Wedding Birthday Candles Interesting Fauna - The Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) from Jason Smith HorrorScopes Australian Update- and vote for Kylie, Rachie and Jack Religious Moron of the Week - Rev. Kevin J. Gray from Sean Gill Rupert McClanahan’s Indestructible Bastards - Richard L'Abbé from Dwight Dunlop - Luke Reeson from Gilles Lehoux Inquiry FM / Nerdapalooza / Godfrey Daniels Show close
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Vote for Dr...2010-07-1546 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #89 - 2.July.20100:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:15 Kylie Sturgess interviewsDr Pamela Gay0:15:25Dale Roy talks about Bracelets/Necklaces of Magicwww.granitestateskeptics.org0:24:25Richard Saunders on radio 2UE2010-07-0335 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #87 - 18.June.20100:00:00Introduction Richard Saunders0:01:45Kylie Sturgess interviewsDr Janis Bennionfrom http://skepticladies.wordpress.com0:29:30Sean the Blogonaut and friends visit Mind Body Spirit0:50:50THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Eran Segev & Richard Saunders2010-06-181h 27
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #86 - 11.June.20100:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:25Kylie Sturgess interviewsProfessor David Blairfrom http://www.gravitycentre.com.au0:18:10THE THINK TANK -Dr Rachael Dunlop, Richard Saunders and Jason2010-06-121h 06
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #84 - 28.May.20100:00:00IntroductionDr Rachael Dunlop0:01:40Kylie Sturgess interviewsWarren Bonettfrom http://embiggenbooks.com0:28:30Dr Rachie ReportsAndrew Wakefield update2010-05-2943 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #80 - 30.April.20100:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with a tribute to Jef Clark by Kylie Stugess 0:04:50 Kylie Sturgess interviews Holfordwatch, Gimpy and BrainDuck on Science Bloggers vs Dore 042:42 Grain of Salt with Eran Segev - Interview with David Aaronovitc.2010-04-301h 15
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #78 - 16.April.20100:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:00 Kylie Sturgess interviews Dr Petra Boynton 0:38:50 Dr Rachie Reports - Simon Singh news 0:47:10 THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Jo Benhamu and Rihcard Saunders2010-04-161h 24
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #77 - 9.April.20100:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:55Sydney Skeptics in the Pub talk byTim Mendham0:37:52Dr Rachie Reports - AVN & Homeopathy Plus0:51:10Grain of Salt with Eran Segev - Interview with Wendy Whelan1:10:50Kylie Sturgess interviewsCrispian Jago2010-04-091h 23
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #73 - 12.March.20100:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:07:20 Kylie Sturgess interviewsMilton Mermikides0:41:05THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu, Dianne,Eran Segev & Richard Saunders2010-03-121h 18
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #71 - 26.Feb.20100:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:03:16Kylie Sturgess interviewsYoung Australian Skeptics0:27:30Brian Dunning presents the Diary of Samuel Hahnemann0:31:30Dr Rachie Reports - Interview with Moose Dunlop0:34:55 THE THINK TANK Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Dianne, Eran Segev, Stefan Sojka& Richard Saunders2010-02-261h 13The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #70 - 19.Feb.20100:00:00 IntroductionRichard Saunders
0:04:00Kylie Sturgess interviews Matthew Baxter
0:38:52 "Dr Stefan Sojka" - Medicins Sans Medicine2010-02-1945 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #68 - 5.Feb.20100:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:03:10Kylie Sturgess interviewsProf. Chris French0:30:10Highlights from The Mystery Investigators Show www.mysteryinvestigators.com0:48:00ten23 Homeopathy Protest Report0:50:50Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop2010-02-051h 00The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #66 - 22.Jan.20100:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
0:03:30 Kylie Sturgess interviews
Michael Marshall
0:17:40 Kylie Sturgess interviews
Sean the Blogonaut
035:10 THE THINK TUB -
Brian & Lisa Dunning, Gus & Sarah Dunn, Lizzie Nichols and Richard Saunders2010-01-221h 06The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #65 - 15.Jan.20100:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:06:20Dr Rachael Dunlop & Richard Saundersinterview Tim Brunero 0:37:10The Token Skeptic with Kylie Sturgess040:55Brian Dunning & Richard Saunders visit La Brea Tar Pits 054:40THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Eran Segev, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu & Richard Saunders2010-01-151h 28The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #63 - 1.Jan.20100:00:00 Introduction
Richard Saunders
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D*C
Psychology and Skepticism in the Classroom Panel - Kylie Sturgess, DJ Grothe, Dr Martin Bridgstock, Barbara Drescher, Matt Lowry.
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Dr David Wheeler
Crystal power and pyramids
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Crystal Power Debate
Magda Palmer and Prof. Ian Plimer2010-01-011h 13The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #61 - 18.Dec.20090:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:01:25Kylie Sturgess interviewsJack of Kent0:17:40Skeptic Xmas lunch withPeter Bowditch and Dr Rachael Dunlop0:34:40The Token Skeptic with Kylie Sturgess0:38:38Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael DunlopThermography0:49:44Dr Rachie and Richard Saunders on Sydney Radio2009-12-181h 01The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #59 - 4.Dec.20090:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:04:00An Open Letter to Alliance Bootsby The Merseyside Skeptics Society0:06:46Report from Briskepticon20090:24:24The Thornett Award for the Promotion of Reason037:23THE THINK TANK - BrisbaneRichard Saunders, Kylie Sturgess, Dave the Happy Singer,Dr Martin Brigstock and a room full of skeptics2009-12-0559 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #56 - 13.Nov.2009IntroductionRichard SaundersKylie Sturgess interviewsRikki Burns & Thomas PerryTeePeeDesignSydney Mind Body Spirit -Richard Saunders and Joanne Benhamu reportDr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael DunlopDr Alex Loukas - Hookworm VaccineTHE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Joanne Benhamu,Ian Bryce and Richard Saunders2009-11-131h 20
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #54 - 30.Oct.20090:00:00IntroductionRichard Saunders0:02:15Dragon*Con 2009Darwin's Bulldogs049:30NSW Young Scientist of the Year 2009 053:53The Token Skeptic with Kylie Sturgess 055:20Richard Saunders and Dr Rachie Dunlopon radio 2GB with Glenn Wheeler2009-10-301h 03The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #50 - 2.Oct.2009Dragon*Con Skeptical Parents 2009 - NY and Boston0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:02:00 Dragon*Con 2009 - Kylie Sturgess interviews Barbara Drescher, of CTEG, Jason Bilotta of SkeptiKids and Heidi Anderson0:27:35 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop reporting on her adventures in the USA Interviews include Moriel Schottlender and Rebecca Watson at NECCS.0:40:40 The Token Skeptic News and Events with Kylie Sturgess2009-10-0244 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #49 - 25.Sep.2009The Skeptic Zone LIVE 20090:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:02:25 The Skeptic Zone LIVE at Dragon*Con 2009, Richard SaundersKylie Sturgess, Dr Rachie Dunlop and Special Guests Daniel Loxton and George Hrab2009-09-2457 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #47 - 11.Sep.2009Dragon*Con 2009 and Dr Martin Bridgstock / Kylie Sturgess0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:02:00 Dragon*Con 20090:25:40 Australian Study of Paranormal Beliefs - Dr. Martin Bridgstock, Kylie Sturgess and Richard Saunders, presented at the Science Track at Dragon*Con, 2009.2009-09-111h 10The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #45 - 28.Aug.2009Leanne Rucks and Philosothon0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:01:24 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop0:11:40 THE THINK TANK - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop,Dianne and James0:43:15 Kylie Sturgess interviews Leanne Rucks - www.philosothon.org2009-08-281h 02The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #44 - 21.Aug.2009Slau0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:01:35 Kylie Sturgess interviews Slau of www.sessionswithslau.com0:29:50 THE THINK TANK - Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu2009-08-211h 00The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #43 - 14.Aug.2009George Hrab0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:03:10 Eran Segev interviews George Hrab0:33:30 George Hrab - "Think for Yourself"0:41:00 The mystery of Bootfoot!0:44:33 Joanne Benhamu on Sydney radio - Vaccination0:50:10 THE THINK TANK - From Perth, Australia - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Kylie Sturgess and Perth Skeptics in the Pub2009-08-141h 16The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #42 - 7.Aug.2009Adam Savage and Prof. Leonie Rennie0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:01:40 Eran Segev interviews Adam Savage0:23:05 Kylie Sturgess interviews Prof. Leonie Rennie2009-08-0643 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #41 - 31.July.2009Joe Nickell0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:04:20 Richard Saunders interviews Joe Nickell0:25:50 A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev0:34:40 The Monty Hall Problem by Jason Rosenhouse - Token Skeptic Book Review by Kylie Sturgess0:39:10 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop0:47:00 THE THINK TANK - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu and Eran Segev2009-07-311h 17The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #37 - 3.July.2009Simon Singh0:00:00 Introduction - Kylie Sturgess0:01:55 Perth and 'Police Psychics?' 0:07:00 Dr Rachael Dunlop interviews Simon Singh0:42:10 59 Seconds: Think A Little, Change A Lot by Richard Wiseman - Token Skeptic Book Review by Kylie Sturgess0:49:20 A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev0:56:13 THE THINK TANK - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Dianne, Joanne Benhamu, Amanda Rose, and Eran Segev2009-07-031h 19The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #36 - 26.June.2009Theo Clark - Kylie Sturgess public talk on 'Belief in Weird Things'2009-06-261h 00
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #24 - 3.April.20090:00:00IntroductionDr Rachael Dunlop & Kylie Sturgess
0:04:00Australian Skeptics Dinner Talkwith Richard Saunders
0:09:10Australian Skeptics Dinner Talk with Dr Krissy Wison
0:13:40Richard Saunders interviewsDr Krissy Wison2009-04-0231 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #21 - 13.March.2009Dr Martin Bridgstock0.00 Introduction - Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka
3.10 Kylie Sturgess interviews Dr Martin Bridgstock
12.22 A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev
21.45 The Round Up with Michael Wolloghan
26.20 Miracle Weight Loss
28.36 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop
38.48 Beer Divining BBQ at Macquarie Uni
42.31 THE THINK TANK - Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop & Dave the Happy Singer2009-03-131h 18The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #17 - 13.Feb.2009Dr Mark Henn - Dr Karen Stollznow0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:02:10 Kylie Sturgess interviews Dr Mark Henn on Sporting Superstitions0:13:53 A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev0:20:26 Richard Saunders chats to Dr Karen Stollznow0:24:00 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop - Homeopathy for burns victims of Australia's bush fires.0:30:30 The Round Up with Michael Wolloghan0:35:17 THE THINK TANK Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop,Tiffany Day & Dave the Happy Singer2009-02-121h 08The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #14 - 23.Jan.2009Jon Ronson - The Amazing Adventure 20:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:01:00 Kylie Sturgess interviews Jon Ronson, author of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" www.jonronson.com0:30:35 Interviews from "The Amazing Adventure 2"James Randi, Susan Hurst, Dr Phil Plait, Rebecca Watson and Dr Harriet Hall2009-01-2251 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #12 - 9.Jan.2009UFO Special - Dr Steve Roberts - Bill Banks - Peter Bowditch0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders0:01:00 THINK TANK Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Amanda Rose and Kylie Sturgess chat to UFO expert Dr Steve Roberts.0:47:33 Tiffany Day talks about the International Year of Astronomy 2009050:40 Dr Karen Stollznow interviews Bill Banks about his UFO sighting.0:56:10 Richard Saunders talks to Peter Bowditch about his UFO sightings2009-01-081h 00The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #10 - 26.Dec.2008Derek and Swoopy and "Psychics' murder for entertainment and profit" article0:00:00 Introduction - Richard Saunders0:02:45 Kylie Sturgess interview with Derek and Swoopy from the Skepticality0:29:20 Richard Saunders and Tiffany Day read from 'The Skeptic' - Vol 28 No 4: "Murder for Entertainment and Profit - Exposing psychics’ scandalous disregard for the feelings of victims" - by Bret Christian2008-12-2346 minThe Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #9 - 19.Dec.2008Dr Pamela Gay - Potholer54 - SEX Party0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:04:14 Richard Saunders interviews Dr Pamela Gay from www.astronomycast.com0:25:55 Tiffany Day reviews Dr Phil Plait's new book 'Death from the Skies' - Video of Tiffany's kittens here -0:29:40 Kylie Sturgess interviews Potholer54 0:43:07 Richard Saunders reports from the Internet Censorship Protest in Sydney and talks to Dave The Happy Singer, 'Eve', Fiona Patten from the SEX Party and Jerry Hutchinson from DLC0:50:50 Dr Rachie Reports With Dr Rachael Dunlop0:59:17 The Round Up with Michael Wolloghan1:04:56 THE THINK TANK Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunl...2008-12-201h 23The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #6 - 21.Nov.2008Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - Dr Steve Novella0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:04:12 Kylie Sturgess' Interview with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki0:16:24 Richard Saunders visits the Newtown Festival0:21:56 Dr Rachie ReportsInterview with Dr Steve Novella (Transcript of interview is on the site)1:10:20 THE THINK TANK Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop and Philip Peters2008-11-201h 21The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #5 - 7.Nov.2008Dr Eugenie Scott - Dr Paul Willis - Mind Body $pirit - Young Scientists Awards - Sam Wightman0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders & Stefan Sojka0:04:10 Dr Eugenie Scott from National Center for Science Education0:30:05 Dr Paul Willis from ABC TV Science in Australia0:42:08 Jim Wilshire 'Bachelor of Seance'0:44:25 Tiffany Day from Macquarie Skeptics0:48:33 Dr Rachie Reports Mind Body $pirit0:55:00 Young Scientists Awards - Sam Wightman0:57:03 THE THINK TANK Richard Saunders, Dr Rachael Dunlop, Amanda Rose and Kylie Sturgess.2008-11-071h 24