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The Skeptic Zone

by Richard Saunders

The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'.

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The Skeptic Zone #941 - 18.October.2026

#41 trending · Social Sciences

00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:04:38 Bigfoot puts it's Feet up! A report on the expectations of the upcoming documentary "Capturing Bigfoot" together

Oct 18
1 h 02 min

The Skeptic Zone #940 - 11.October.2026

Dowsing - Psychics - Bent Spoon       00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:04:26 Mind Body Wallet - Not So Divine Once again we dare to venture into the la

Oct 10
1 h 03 min

The Skeptic Zone #939 - 4.October.2026

Wellness? - Not-A-Con - Bent Spoon     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:06:44 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Adrienne talks with returni

Oct 3
58 min

The Skeptic Zone #938 - 27.September.2026

Talking Dogs - Not-A-Con - Bent Spoon     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:05:34 The Loons from Canada This week the Loons from Canada get hydrated whi

Sep 26
1 h 11 min

The Skeptic Zone #937 - 20.September.2026

Pod Toast - Not-A-Con - Polarizer       00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:05:06 The Think Tank Join Annie McCubbin, Kate Thomas and Richard Saunders as

Sep 19
1 h 06 min

The Skeptic Zone #936 - 13.September.2026

Tarot - Newsletter - Bent Spoon       00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:07:02 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill This is part 2 of Adrienne a

Sep 12
1 h 00 min

The Skeptic Zone #935 - 6.September.2026

Mafu - Dr Karl - Dr Brian     00:06:12 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:06:12 The Book of Tim Mafu: face-to-face with an ascended master For two weeks, beginni

Sep 5
57 min

The Skeptic Zone #934 - 30.August.2026

Philosophy - Psychic Detectives - Bent Spoon    00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:04:20 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Psychic Detectives

Aug 30
59 min

The Skeptic Zone #933 - 23.August.2026

Not-A-Con - Quackery - Bent Spoon       00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:05:20 Maynard's Spooky Action Not-A-Con Interviews Spoon Bending with Saunder

Aug 22
1 h 09 min

The Skeptic Zone #932 - 16.August.2026

Ben Radford - George Hrab - Bent Spoon     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:04:20 Maynard's Spooky Action George Hrab - 3 of 3 George Hrab, in Sydney

Aug 15
1 h 12 min

The Skeptic Zone #931 - 9.August.2026

Ben Radford - George Hrab - Dr Karl       00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders, Lara Benham and Dr Sue Ieraci at Sydney Skeptics in the Pub.     00:04:22 Interview

Aug 8
1 h 03 min

The Skeptic Zone #930 - 2.August.2026

00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:23:06 Maynard's Spooky Action George Hrab - 1 of 3 George Hrab, in Sydney for Not-A-Con, visits Maynard's Internati

Aug 1
1 h 00 min

The Skeptic Zone #929 - 26.July.2026

00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:06:00 2026 Bent Spoon Award Australian Skeptics president Jessica Singer together with Richard Saunders announce the w

Jul 25
1 h 03 min

The Skeptic Zone #928 - 19.July.2026

ESP - Quack Watch - Crime     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:04:38 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Adrienne catches up with András Pint

Jul 18
1 h 03 min

The Skeptic Zone #927 - 12.July.2026

EVP - Cupping - Hinch     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:06:00 The Loons From Canada This is part 2 of the Loons from Canada discussing the results of

Jul 11
1 h 04 min

The Skeptic Zone #926 - 5.July.2026

Spirits - Newsletter - Paranormal 00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:03:50 The Loons From Canada The Loons from Canada revisit Episode 775 of The Skeptic

Jul 4
54 min

The Skeptic Zone #925 - 28.June.2026

Looksmaxxing - Movies - Students       00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders - LIVE from SkeptiCal 2026, Oakland, California.     00:03:12 Woo Watch! With Kate Thom

Jun 27
1 h 02 min

The Skeptic Zone #924 - 21.June.2026

CSiCon Choir - Astrology - SkeptiCal     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:03:12 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill The CSiCon Choir - CSiCon

Jun 20
1 h 03 min

The Skeptic Zone #923 - 14.June.2026

Science Education - TV Skeptics - Steve Terbot     00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Adrienne Hill     00:03:24 Interview with Amanda Townley Amanda L. Town

Jun 13
58 min

The Skeptic Zone #922 - 7.June.2026

Statins - Cats - Psychic Hoax    00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:23:06 Remembering Bob Steiner We are joined by Dr Eugenie C Scott who has fond memorie

Jun 6
1 h 02 min

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