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The Skeptic Zone

by Richard Saunders
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About the show

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'.

Latest episodes

  • The Skeptic Zone #939 - 4.October.2026

    October 3, 2026 · 59 min

    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 returning guest Dr. Nick Tiller, author of The Health and Wellness Lie…

  • The Skeptic Zone #938 - 27.September.2026

    September 26, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    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 while discussing alkaline water and commune with Spirit Dog Jewel via the…

  • The Skeptic Zone #937 - 20.September.2026

    September 19, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    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 they enjoy coffee and toast in a Sydney cafe. Topics covered are Bird…

  • The Skeptic Zone #936 - 13.September.2026

    September 12, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    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 and Susan Gerbic getting together to react to two TikTok "Tarot"…

  • The Skeptic Zone #935 - 6.September.2026

    September 5, 2026 · 57 min

    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, beginning May 20, 1990, Australia was host to Ms Penny Torres Rubin, alleged…

  • The Skeptic Zone #934 - 30.August.2026

    August 30, 2026 · 60 min

    Philosophy - Psychic Detectives - Bent Spoon    00:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders     00:04:20 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Psychic Detectives #1 of 2 After a terrible tragedy struck Calgary when a missing boy…

  • The Skeptic Zone #933 - 23.August.2026

    August 22, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    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 Saunders - Jeremy - George Hrab fans - Howard Lovatt h…

  • The Skeptic Zone #932 - 16.August.2026

    August 15, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    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 for Not-A-Con, visits Maynard's International Studios annex in the…