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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Author and Investigator Craig Bryant takes you on a journey of the Unexplained, the Paranormal, UFO's, Cryptozoology and Big Cats from the North West of England. Contact me at www.craigbryant.co.uk. Please follow my You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKn1cZ9Z47LKwmA3mzip-zw
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"Lights, Camera, Author" is the #1 book podcast on the web and features authors (including actors, actresses and celebrities) who write about Hollywood, TV and everything in between, hosted by Jim Junot Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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Unscripted, unedited and uncut - The Retail Maverick Show provides an alternative take on retail. Time poor? So are we, which is why all episodes are limited to no more than 15 minutes. Yes, we rather like that too.
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The Garret is a podcast for lovers of books and storytelling. Always about Australian writers and their craft, in 2023 The Garret expanded focus and also interviews industry figures about what gets published (and why). The Garret is educational in outlook. A defining feature of The Garret is our transcripts. Each interview is published with a complete transcript (so you don’t have to write anything down while you listen). The Garret is a labour of love on behalf of all emerging writers. It d ...
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The Breathing Edge with Shane and Angelina Saunders Podcast
The Breathing Edge with Shane and Angelina Saunders
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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Unbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.
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Each week the Digital Community Leaders podcast will host a community leader, manager or champion, asking them questions about growth, engagement, and any lessons learnt along the way.
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This is the ONLY podcast to learn the principles and become equipped with the tools necessary to create your version of Financial Freedom in 10 years or less. Financial independence is closer than you think. Join us at: http://bit.ly/rulf-podcast
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An interview with comedian Helen Lederer, author of "Not That I'm Bitter." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:34 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Kate and Allie revisit another frightening herbal development this time from Japan. With guest Kat McLeod. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-supplement-pill-recall-death-illnesses-kobayashi-pharmaceutical-co 0:12:38 Dr Steve and the UFOs For many decades, …
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An interview with actor and director Jerry Adler, author of "Too Funny for Words." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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Why do humans play God? Nick Spencer vs Emily Qureshi Hurst presented by Andy Kind
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For too long, the ‘science and religion’ debate has fixated on creation, evolution, cosmology, miracles and quantum theory, and not enough on the essence of what it means to be human. But this is a mistake argues one of our guests today, Christian academic Nick Spencer, Senior Fellow at Theos, in his new book ‘Playing God: science, religion and the…
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Classic Replay: War and Peace: is war ever justified or should Christians embrace pacifism? Nigel Biggar and Stanley Hauerwas
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In a world riddled with conflict, where headlines scream of violence and unrest, the age-old question resurfaces: Is war ever justified, or should Christians wholeheartedly embrace pacifism? Join esteemed scholars Nigel Biggar and Stanley Hauerwas as they delve into the moral complexities of war and peace from a Christian perspective in this classi…
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Ep 270: James Bradley on the colonisation of the oceans
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James Bradley is a writer and critic. He has returned to non-fiction with his latest work, Deep Water: The world in the ocean. His previous books include the novels Wrack, The Deep Field, The Resurrectionist, Clade and Ghost Species, a book of poetry, Paper Nautilus, and The Penguin Book of the Ocean. His essays and articles have appeared in The Mo…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:00 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill This week Adrienne talks to the organizers of the Los Angeles Skepticamp on the day after the event which was held on March 24, 2024. Interviewed are Wendy Hughes, Heather Henderson, Paula Lauterbach, Jane Selkie, Deborah Warcken, and Susan Gerbic. https://s…
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Jesus and Modern Politics with Tom 'NT' Wright, Preston Sprinkle and Billy Hallowell
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It's no secret that modern American Christians are deeply divided over politics. This division raises important questions about the influence of Scripture on political beliefs. To make sense of this, we invited renowned scholar NT Tom Wright, theologian, professor and star of the "Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast" along with New York Times bestsellin…
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CEO and Founder of Uncrowd, Richard Hammond, has some fairly forthright views on customer experience, NPS and loyalty, to name a few. During a great 15 minutes we concluded that NPS is a waste of time, loyalty doesn't exist and also discussed why some shoppers love one brand but loathe the next. This is worth 15 minutes of anyone's time who finds t…
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Lights, Camera, Author - Manfred Westphal & Josh Young
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An interview with Manfred Westphal & Josh Young, authors of "The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars and Marilyn" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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Ep 269: Amanda Lohrey on investigating meaning via fiction
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Amanda Lohrey writes fiction and non-fiction. Her latest novel, The Conversion, was released in 2023. Her previous novel, The Labyrinth (2021), won the Miles Franklin Literary Award, a Prime Minister’s Literary Award, a Tasmanian Literary Award and the Voss Literary Prize. Amanda is also regular contributor to the Monthly magazine and a former seni…
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The Skeptic Zone #809 - 7.April.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:30 My Mum Talks To Aliens - Or Does She? A review of a TV documentary from 2010. Mary Rodwell travels Australia seeking out those who claim to be abducted by UFOs. Can she convince her son during the course of the two week adventure? What, if any, real evidence does the documentary provide? https://youtu.b…
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On this episode I chat with the 3 members of the paranormal investigation group Northern Frightz.
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The resurrection: Fact or fiction? Harry Amos vs Joe Boot hosted by Ruth Jackson
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Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Is there any good evidence to support the resurrection? Are alternative explanations more compelling? Can we trust the biblical narratives? Ruth Jackson hosted a live debate at a school with the help of Aylesbury Youth for Christ. She was joined by Rev Dr Joseph Boot, founder and president of the Ezra Institute …
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Lights, Camera, Author - Nicholas Shakespeare
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An interview with Nicholas Shakespeare, author of "Ian Fleming: The Complete Man" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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Debunking the Myth of Secular Enlightenment: A Clash of Perspectives David Bentley Hart vs Terry Sanderson (Replay)
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Today we delve into the contentious debate surrounding the role of secularism in Western civilization and its relationship with Christianity.A growing chorus of new atheist writers heralds the advent of an enlightened era of secular rationalism, purporting to liberate society from what they perceive as the shackles of outdated Christian influence. …
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The Retail Maverick Show managed to catchup with former Jack Wills CEO and Debenhams board member Suzanne Harlow within the amazing surroundings of the Kimpton Fitzroy hotel. They even provided some musical accompaniment however that didn't detract from the amazing conversation we had with Suzanne. From AI, to greenwashing to what it's like to be a…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:36 Kenny Biddle Tiks on Tiktok It's hard to believe, but much of what you see on Tiktok may not be all it seems! Chief Investigator for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, Kenny Biddle, hunts for claims of the paranormal on Tiktok. Can he explain the unexplainable? https://www.tiktok.com/@kennybiddle42 0:…
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Did it really happen: the Resurrection of Jesus? Mike Licona vs Larry Shapiro hosted by Andy Kind
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The question of the historicity of Jesus' resurrection has been repeatedly investigated, probed, and discussed. This week on Unbelievable we will add to the debate by asking ‘Did it really happen – the Resurrection of Jesus?’ dissecting the narratives of Jesus’ death and Resurrection. We’ve got two eminent scholars – who are good friends but with d…
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Lights, Camera, Author - James Ursini & Alain Silver
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An interview with James Ursini and Alain Silver, co-authors of "From the Moment They Met it was Murder" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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Classic Replay: From Atheist to Catholic with Leah Libresco and Hemant Mehta
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In this Classic Replay of Unbelievable? Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Leah Libresco, once a prominent atheist blogger who made headlines by converting to Catholicism. Her story gained attention across both religious and secular spheres, including a feature on CNN.Leah sits down with Hemant Mehta, widely known as the Friendly Ath…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Skeptical Highlights of Dick Smith As we send our birthday wishes to Dick Smith, who just turned 80 years old, we look back at his influence on the skeptical movement in Australia. We also cover his great friendship and productive cooperation with James Randi. James Randi in Australia - With Dick Smith …
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Should Christians play politics? Michael F. Bird vs Stephen Wolfe hosted by Billy Hallowell
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With crucial elections happening in the UK and USA this year Unbelievable is diving back the debate into politics and faith with some paradigm shifting thinkers and theologians. Strap in for this mini-series starting with Michael F. Bird (Deputy Principal & New Testament scholar at Ridley College, Australia) and Stephen Wolfe (author of ‘The Case f…
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Lights, Camera, Author - Richard J. Shmelter
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An interview with Richard J. Shmelter, author of "Beasts! Bedlam! and Babes!" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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How to Get a Interest Rate 2 points Below What Every Other Investor is Getting with Richard Advani
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Jimmy has Richard Advani from Guaranteed Rate Mortgage on the Podcast today discuss their Rate Block Program, which allows Jimmy's buyers to a get a discounted interest rate on all new investment property purchases.By Richard Advani, Jimmy Vreeland
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Is our mind really more than mere matter? Keith Ward and David Papinaeu (Replay)
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In this replay we bring together Christian Philosopher & Theologian Keith Ward and atheist Professor of Philosophy from King's College London, David Papinaeu to unpack the question "Is our mind more than matter"? Ward believes that the brain is accompanied by an immaterial mind, while Papinaeu believes the brain and the mind to be one in the same -…
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Lights, Camera, Author - Mary McGlory & Sylvia Saunders
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An interview with Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders, authors of "The Other Fab Four: The Remarkable True Story of the Liverbirds, Britain's First Female Rock Band." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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Ep 268: Nam Lee on 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem
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Nam Le is one of Australia's foremost poets. His short story collection The Boat has been republished as a modern classic and is widely translated, anthologised, and taught. 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem is his first poetry collection. Nam has received major awards in America, Europe, and Australia, including the PEN/Malamud Award, the Anisf…
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The Skeptic Zone #806 - 17.March.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:10 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Redefining Beauty, one tongue press at a time? Can keeping your mouth shut make you more attractive? While some people believe so, it may not be for the same reasons you think. Adrienne Hill has an interesting conversation with Kat McLeod to discuss the cont…
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Is God’s love truly for all - universalism or eternal damnation? Andrew Hronich vs Jerry Walls hosted by Dr. Sean McDowell
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Top apologist, Biola professor, and author Dr. Sean McDowell guest hosts Unbelievable on the topic, 'Does God truly love everyone?'. Most Christians would say yes. At the heart of Christianity is a declaration that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son to make salvation possible for every single person. But there are very strongly held v…
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The Retail Maverick Show celebrated its new partnership with The Industrious with an episode you won't want to miss. We managed to catch up with Oliver Banks at the Retail Week Live + Grocer Show in London where he was hot off the back of a book launch the previous week. His book, 'Driving Retail Transformation' has just been released and we delved…
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For my 50th Episode I talk all things spooky with Emily_Paranormal, including her visit to the legendary Naughty Hellfire Club ! Please like and subscribe my YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@paranormalpendle5920?si=0_97METh_mdFoofk
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Ep 267: Catriona Menzies-Pike on the art of literary criticism
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Catriona Menzies-Pike is a writer and editor based in Vancouver, Canada. Between 2015 and 2023 she was the editor of the online journal of criticism, the Sydney Review of Books. In this period she also edited four anthologies of Australian critical writing, most recently Critic Swallows Book. Her newsletter on literature and the internet, Infra Dig…
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An interview with director, motivational speaker and entrepreneur Diane Demetre, author of "DARE: The Transformational Journey of a Woman who Dared to be More" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:18 Strange Bedfellows Once again, Susan Gerbic finds herself under attack from an odd assortment of UFO and conspiracy believers. This time they are trying to change her Wikipedia page to include what they think is the truth. it really is a case of the blind leading the blind. https://www.abouttimeproject.…
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Where is God in a terminal cancer diagnosis? Steve Legg, Allan Finnegan and Andy Kind
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Where is God to be found when you face a no-joke reality of a terminal diagnosis for cancer? Two comedians, who are both Christians, are facing just this challenge. This discussion between these two men will transform the way you think about terminal illness. This is an uplifting show with two people who feel even closer to God than before they rec…
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On this episode I talk with Steve Mera about UFO's, Ghosts, paranormal Activity, Poltergeists, Demon, Cryptids and so much more ! Please visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel at Paranormal Pendle - YouTube
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Classic Reply: Spiritual deconstruction among Millennials with Michael Gungor and Evan Wickham (Replay)
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Michael Gungor and his wife Lisa were pioneers in the Christian music scene, building a loyal fan base through Gungor's music and podcasts such as The Liturgists. However, Michael's recent turn towards an increasingly progressive, mystical and deconstructed interpretation of faith has left many Christians confused. In this episode Michael is joined…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:00 Skepticamp 2024 Brian Dunning and Richard Saunders had the pleasure of appearing live via video to the Surf Coast Skepticamp meeting. In this selection from the presentation, Brian and Richard discuss thier interest in the skeptical movement, podcasting and making documentary movies. 0:26:32 Australian …
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On this episode I talk Cryptids and UFO's with WHIT (Winter Hill Investigation Team) founder Mick Mclaren. Mick covers the North West of England and beyond, especially the windswept moor of Winter Hill near Bolton.
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If God exists why does he allow suffering? The most googled questions with Bruce Miller, Ruth Jackson & Billy Hallowell
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In the second of two shows on the most googled questions about God, Ruth Jackson continues her conversation with Bruce Miller, author of The 7 Big Questions: Searching for God, Truth, and Purpose. Bruce highlights some of the arguments for the existence of God and unpacks one of life’s hardest questions, looking at moral evil, natural suffering and…
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An interview with Luke Haines, author of "Freaks Out: The Rise and Fall of Righteous Rock'n'Roll" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support
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