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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. Fea ...
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The Breathing Edge with Shane and Angelina Saunders Podcast
The Breathing Edge with Shane and Angelina Saunders
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Life is better when you breathe! Welcome to The Breathing Edge, the podcast where we share tips, techniques, bio-hacks and interviews to help you achieve peak performance in all areas of your life.If you truly want to get the edge in life, you can find it right here at the breathing edge.
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Code 0.5: Dive into the lighter side of law enforcement with hosts Jason Seikel and Richard Finch. In each episode, we share hilarious and unexpected stories from the world of first responders, offering a behind-the-scenes look that you won't find anywhere else. From laugh-out-loud mishaps to jaw-dropping true crime tales, Code 0.5 brings you closer to the action with a dose of humor and humanity. Whether you're in the field or just a fan of great stories, tune in for a ride along you won’t ...
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A voice for our community.
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This show offers hard hitting and frank discussions of the current issues in The Church.
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The Skeptic Zone #857 - 9.March.2025
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:40 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod This week Kat interviews Annie McCubbin from Australia. Annie is an actor, author and corporate trainer, committed to elevating the quality of critical thinking in business and life. She focuses on helping women avoid being conned by new-age nonsense and self-help p…
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Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:20 Revisiting the Beaumont Children Mystery In January 1966 three young children went missing from an Adelaide beach. This, one of the great unsolved cold cases of Australian criminal history, was not helped by the distraction of so-called psychics. News reel from 1966 with Gerard Croiset https…
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The Skeptic Zone #855 - 23.February.2025
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:32 Wikipedia and Belle Gibson Susan Gerbic from Guerrilla Skeptics on Wikipedia takes us through some of the recent activity and interest shown in convicted scammer Belle Gibson in relation to her Wikipedia page. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gibson 0:20:42 In Search Of - Water Seekers A review of…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:22 What If? What if "Psychics" really were psychic? What if "Diviners" really could find water? What if people could really predict the future? What would the world be like if these strange claims are actually true? Richard Saunders poses a few thought experiments. 0:13:10 Chat GPT - The Play - Penny's Ad…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:34 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod Here at the Skeptic Zone we adore our listeners, and with Valentine's Day approaching, we thought we would do a segment dedicated to you, the listener. Are you feeling the love? Roses can be red, violets aren't blue. On this week's show, Kat will be looking at Valent…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:44 Looking to the Stars This week we once again check into those folks on the Internet who claim they are in regular contact with aliens from all over the cosmos. Are we about to receive a visitation? Also an update on Ross Coulthart and his amazing claims about the drone invasion of 2024. 0:17:58 DeepSee…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:06 Looking to the Stars This week we gaze towards the heavens to observe the planetary alignment. Also keeping an eye out for any UAPs or UFOs controlled by telepathy, and discovering the fate of the television news astrology segment. Hunting UFOs - Video https://youtu.be/3dtA9w5ldHw 0:14:44 You Can Count…
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The Skeptic Zone #850 - 19.January.2025
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:58 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Modern Mystery School - Part #1 Adrienne is joined by guests Faith Newsome and Ramiro Rodriguez to dive into the world of the dazzling domain of the Modern Mystery School. Never heard of it before? Neither had we! But it is another New Age group with a wor…
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Law Enforcement Laughter: Escaping Mishaps and Spouse Dynamics
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Send us a text Can you imagine accidentally finding yourself in a maximum-security prison while trying to escape the cops? Or perhaps inadvertently setting off a prank involving a family member's gas episode? Join us as we navigate the uproarious tales of first responders, law enforcement mishaps, and the laughter-inducing moments that come with th…
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The Skeptic Zone #849 - 12.January.2025
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:14 Channeling Aliens on TikTok We look at some of the many people on TikTok who claim to be in touch with aliens from the far reaches of the galaxy. Very long distance calls! 0:16:52 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod Can you trust what you were taught in health class? Do you think you know basic human …
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Rampages and Revelations: A Journey Through Madness
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a chihuahua ends up on a lawnmower during a high-speed pursuit? In this episode, we kick things off with some of the most bizarre and hilarious tales from the world of crime and first responder challenges that will leave you in stitches. We also dive into a personal project of mine, "Shadows of Redemption," with a s…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:04 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod Were the medieval times as torturous as we are led to believe? What do torture devices and GSoW have in common? Find out this week as Kat ties it all together as she reviews what we think we know about the past and reminds us to always consider the source whenever w…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:06 Kate & Allie With the close of 2024 drawing near and the start of a new year dawning, Kate and Allie both had the idea of making a quiz for the last episode of the year to surprise each other - so surprise, the loons ended up with two quizzes! Play along with their tag-team trivia and take time to look…
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Life Interrupted: The Unsolved Mystery of Carina Saunders Pt. 2
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Send us a text What if the chaos within a police department could hinder justice for a victim? On Code 0.5, we unravel the tangled investigation into Karina Saunders' murder, marked by dismissed charges and an unsettling series of internal police department missteps. With accusations of evidence tampering and civil rights violations, the story take…
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The Skeptic Zone #846 - 22.December.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:58 New Moon Superstitions Lara Benham (and the Skeptic Zone cats) take a look at some of the myths and superstitions regarding the new moon. Included is a clip from our friend Kenny Biddle. 0:14:18 Flat Earthers fall flat in the Antarctic A report of a group of hopeful flat earthers and globe earthers who…
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Life Interrupted: The Unsolved Mystery of Carina Saunders Pt. 1
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Send us a text Join us as we uncover the haunting case of Karina Saunders, a story that reverberates through the heart of Oklahoma. Special guest Dakota Black, a seasoned chief investigator with a wealth of experience, shares her expert insights into this unsolved mystery. Karina's life, filled with promise, took a tragic turn that culminated in a …
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:50 A Review of The Skeptic We take a peek into the latest issue of one of the world's oldest skeptical magazines. What reports, interviews and stories can you expect to see this time? Find out. 0:11:48 You can count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Adrienne Hill chats with infectious disease immunologist a…
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Send us a text Ever find yourself in a showdown with a K-9 over a bag of suspicious powder? Join us as Marcus, affectionately known as Cap, takes the mic to recount Dean's hilarious adventure on a drug discovery mission where he found himself in unexpected competition with a four-legged detective. From there, we tumble into a laughter-filled explor…
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The Skeptic Zone #844 - 8.December.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:56 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Adrienne Hill talks with fellow Calgarian, psychologist, and science communicator Jonathan Stea, who recently published Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry. https://www.jonathanstea.com 0:19:10 For Crying Out Loud! It's Ka…
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Laughs, Busts, and Bizarre Foot Fetishes
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Send us a text Once a K9 officer, always a storyteller! Join us as we welcome back Dean, our favorite former K9 officer, along with his spirited canine sidekick, Onyx. Dean regales us with hilarious escapades from the field, including Onyx's penchant for barking at precisely the wrong moments and a memorable incident involving a startled colleague.…
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The Skeptic Zone #843 - 1.December.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:01:08 Squaring the Zone On the final day of Skepticon XL, Richard Saunders from The Skeptic Zone podcast joins Ben Radford from the Squaring the Strange podcast along with the one and only Maynard. Topics include the history of both podcasts, investigations, "What are you skeptical of this week?", and a TROV…
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From Baton Drills to Deer Memorials: Our Unscripted Saga
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like to be the Fat Robin in a duo of first responders? Join us as we relive some of the funniest and most chaotic moments from our return to the unpredictable world of law enforcement. From puzzling directions provided by locals to navigating the challenges of field training, we've got tales that will make you…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:32 Ben Radford in Sydney A chat with Ben Radford about his first trip to Australia and his adventures and the Squaring the Strange Podcast. 0:07:24 The Bent Spoon Award for 2024 The announcement of the 2024 Australian Skeptics Awards. 0:18:56 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught t…
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The Skeptic Zone #841 - 17.November.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Maynard from the William Shatner Room at Maynard's International Studios. 00:05:42 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Tim Binga is director of Libraries and IT manager at the Center for Inquiry and an adjunct instructor at the University at Buffalo. He holds a master's degree in library science …
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:46 The Loons from Canada Kate and Allie catch up with Abhijit Chanda from the Rationable Podcast in India. This interview was conducted on the sidelines of the recent CSICON meeting in Las Vegas. 00:11:26 CSIcon Las Vegas interviews with Rob Palmer In the third part in this series, Rob chats to Kevin Folt…
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The Skeptic Zone #839 - 3.November.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Maynard 00:03:56 The Loons From Canada Urban Legends Quiz! Fact or Fiction? This week Kate and Allie have a Halloween themed quiz! Kate, the Inquisitor, will be giving urban legend summaries, asking Allie and the listeners to decide if they are total works of fiction, or if they have a basis in reality. Please be advised that s…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with those 'Loons from Canada', Kate and Allie, and Dr Sue Ieraci. 00:03:34 CSIcon Las Vegas interviews with Rob Palmer In the first in a series, Rob chats Dr Sue Ieraci, Dr Angie Mattke, Richard Saunders, Leonard Tramiel, Adrienne Hill and Stephen Hupp. 0:22:00 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical new…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:38 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Adrienne was invited by Dr. Rodney Schmaltz, a psychologist, to speak at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton Canada. During the visit, Adrienne interviewed Dr. Schmaltz about the exciting activities in his critical thinking course and his involvement with …
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The Skeptic Zone #836 - 13.October.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:46 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Erika Englehaupt Interview #2 Adrienne interviews Science Journalist Erika Englehaupt about her two books published within the last few years. This is part two of a two-part series in which we discuss her fascinating book Go to Hell: Journey to the Underworl…
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