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The Geologic Podcast is a weekly podcast consisting of personal stories, comedy sketches, news commentary, music and movie reviews, science advocacy, original songs, and interviews. Its host and producer is musician, composer, drummer, comedian, storyteller, TEDx speaker, event emcee, and vigilant defender of the Theory of Gravity— George Hrab. The content often draws from Geo’s musical career; the music industry in general; his adventures as a semi-almost-famous critical thinker; his fascin ...
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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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What is Insomnia Radio Orlando? a) part of a plot by Insomnia Radio to take over the world b) the first foray into podcasting by host Marci Brinker c) a podcast showcasing the best unsigned and indie label bands from Central Florida d) all of the above
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In the Thermopylae of modern life, occasionally you encounter someone who is beyond a journeyman, way past a Renaissance man. In fact, George Hrab has gone straight through the Renaissance, leapt over the Napoleonic Wars, and now has his head currently right up the Jazz Age. I first met and listened to George Hrab in 2010 when he was still a teenag…
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The Skeptic Zone #827 - 11.August.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders With a short tribute to skeptical journalist Jane Hansen. 00:04:12 Vale Mark Edward We are saddened to hear of the death in the past week of Mark Edward, skeptic, magician, mentalist, author and partner to Susan Gerbic. Tributes from Adrienne Hill and Susan Gerbic. Mark Edward Wilson, who was known by his stage…
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The Show Notes Steering into the Skid Intro Perfect Compliment “Bitter Angelica” Bootleg Rupert McClanahan’s Indestructible Bastards - Charles Rigoulot Essential Album Update Religious Moron of the Week - Unnamed Austrian Priest and Herbert Miller Ask George - Bridge vs Pre-Chorus? from Jason in Columbus Tell Me Something Good - Hero, the dog hero …
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The Skeptic Zone #826 - 4.August.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:03:42 The Loons from Canada In part 1 of a 2 part series, Kate and Allie take a look at the phenomena of Access Consciousness and Access Bars. Part one: What is access consciousness and its "Ten Keys to Freedom" and how much does it cost? https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking/rasputin-phrenolog…
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IN HONOR OF MUSIKFESTS SPECIAL ALL MUSIK EDITION Intro The Ability to Swing – Thomas Dolby With A Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles Owner of a Lonely Heart – Yes Across This Antheap – XTC God Is Not Great, “Broad Street Score” – GH Stay Hungry – Talking Heads Mystic Rhythms – Rush Rook – XTC Crosseyed and Painless – Talking Heads Luck Be A …
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Also a look at the current nominations and past winners of the Australian Skeptics Bent Spoon Award. https://www.skeptics.com.au/about/activities/bent-spoon 00:09:24 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod This week Kat gives us an overview of the first ever 'Global Skeptics in the Pub', held as part of the Skepti…
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The Show Notes Laughing Is The Best Strategy Intro Eye Color Surgery Ask George - Definitive Albums? from Chris - The Long Division (Bacharach / Costello) Interesting Fauna - Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Maynard Interview Religious Moron of the Week - Rich Penkoski Tell Me Something Good - Taquito is rescued Musikfest! Three chances to catch Geo Show Clo…
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The Skeptic Zone #824 - 21.July.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:42 The Book of Tim. With Tim Mendham Challenging Times By Barry Williams Over 20 years ago, one Victor Zammit, a retired Sydney solicitor, apparently decided to take the skeptics on at their own game and has issued a challenge of his own. "$1 Million Challenge to Disprove Evidence of Life After Death." - A…
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The Show Notes Tiny Moments of Perfection Intro Hall & Costello The History Chunk - July 18th Ask George - Tritone? from Indiana Joe Religious Moron of the Week - Pope Francis Concurrent Histories Tell Me Something Good - Postcard Rescue Show Close ......................... Musikfest Appearances George — solo LYRIKPLATZ SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 4:00 pm –…
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The Skeptic Zone #823 - 14.July.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:00 Astrology Trash is Bad News We report on a bizarre situation in Australia where it is proposed to run a regular astrology segment in the evening TV news bulletin. Is this an act of desperation to gain more viewers? What has been the reaction from other media? https://www.skynews.com.au/business/media/c…
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The Show Notes Coincidences in Movies & Real Life Intro Ranker: Atheist Musicians Interesting Fauna - Whale Language Ask George - Libraries? from Alex Religious Moron of the Week - Candace Owens Tell Me Something Good - Four Quick Good News Bits Christmas Sweaters this Sweaterday! Show close ......................... Mentioned in the Show Christmas…
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The Skeptic Zone #822 - 7.July.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:06:52 Ben Radford talks UFOs Once again we welcome the world renowned skeptical investigator, author, podcaster, and deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, the one and only Ben Radford. In a wide ranging interview Ben talks about the Roswell UFO incident, cryptozoology, and his upcoming visit to Sydne…
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The Show Notes Ben & Tom say Happy Birthday USA Intro Stan Freberg Interesting Fauna - Awesome Animal Names Ask George - Interesting Instruments? from Raptor - Criminal reveal? from Jeremy Damian Handzy’s Facts That’ll Fuck Y’Up - All Food Edition Religious Moron of the Week - The folks at Revival Today Church Tell Me Something Good - Solar Panel R…
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The Skeptic Zone #821 - 30.June.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:14 Cold and Hot Reading We play a clip of a recent radio appearance by Richard Saunders (ABC Australia), where he discusses so-called psychics and some of their tricks. Also the reading of a report by Ian Bryce, from the pages of 'The Skeptic', when he, Saunders and Alynda Brown tested a 'Palm Reader' in …
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The Show Notes Colonoscopy? Yes. Intro Thomas Dolby’s Hair The History Chunk - June 26th Religious Moron of the Week - Richard Holtorf Ask George - Sitting In? from Mike Tell Me Something Good - A Special Silencer Canada Day! (avec poutine) Christmas Sweaters Show Close ......................... Mentioned in the Show Thomas Dolby’s Hair Christmas S…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:05:02 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. SkeptiCampNM - Presented by New Mexicans for Science and Reason Adrienne flies to Albuquerque, New Mexico to attend a meet up of local and regional skeptics. Interviews with... Stirling Forsyth, Mary Catherine Harris, Tom Parker, Kurly Tlapoyawa, Sonia Ver…
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The Show Notes I’m glad I had to go to church Intro Actors Dying on Screen Horror Scopes Religious Moron of the Week - Pastor Robert Morris Tell Me Something Good - Diesel the Donkey’s New Life The Christmas Sweaters LIVE recording July 13th Show close ......................... Mentioned in the Show Dying actors Something Good: Diesel the Donkey Ch…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:16 UFOs... Where Are You? We take a look at a recent press stories from Australia and Britin regarding UFO promoter and Australian journalist Ross Coulthart. Also we wonder what we can glean from Wiki about his current notoriety. https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/05/ufos-the-unidentified-flying-circus-comes-…
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The Show Notes Sleep and Pavlovian Programming Intro Live in the Garden went well Mortimer Calls In Via The Calling-In Machine History Chunk - June 13th Religious Moron of the Week - Whitney Foster from Eileen Williams Ask George - Drummer leeway? from Kevin in Annapolis Tell Me Something Good - “Haptic” Football Fan Shirts Olga Kowal 1921-2024 We …
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The Skeptic Zone #818 - 9.June.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:26 SkeptiCal 2024 We talk to famed fighter of nonsense Dr Eugenie C. Scott about the upcoming SkeptiCal Conference. SkeptiCal is the scientific skepticism conference brought to you by Northern California Skeptics. The SkeptiCal Conference brings stimulating and entertaining speakers (including Australia's…
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The Show Notes Reaction Videos Intro Speed-Corrected Film Footage Interesting Fauna - Duck Humping Ask George - Topographic Perfection? from Dave M. Really enjoying Welcome to Wrexham Religious Moron of the Week - Father Fidel Rodriguez from Greg Dorais Tell Me Something Good - Penguin Ring Bearer Slau Seven Songs Tonight Live in the Garden this Sa…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:58 Kate & Allie This week Kat and Adrienne take a skeptical look at 'Baby Helmets'. Are they truly necessary or just another example of our culture's obsession with over-protection? What is the medical point of view? Baby helmets, also known as cranial orthoses, are seen by some as intervention for infant…
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The Show Notes I Don’t Understand Mops Intro Busy is better than not busy Dr. Damian Handzy’s Facts That’ll Fuck Y’up - Greece, The Kaiser, Food, Presidents, Suffrage & more Essay: “Plus Ça Change” Ask George - Apple’s Top 100? from Paul D. Religious Moron of the Week - Mary Szoch: Director of the Center for “Human Dignity” at FRC Tell Me Something…
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The Skeptic Zone #816 - 26.May.2024
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:02:32 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. Adrienne Hill and Janalee Morris share their immersive first experience at the Psychic and Crystal Fair, where they interacted with vendors and attendees. Could anyone predict their future or enhance their health? Tune in to find out. 0:19:42 Reviewing the…
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The Show Notes Goggles and Self-Perception Intro A Terpsichore “Review” Interesting Fauna - Frozen Wood Frogs The History Chunk - May 23rd Seven Songs featuring Slau - Wed. June 5th 7pm Ask George - Drums in College? From Anton Tell Me Something Good - Spudly Give-Away Geo’s An Absurdly Inaccurate History of Stuff… with songs! June 8th Live In The …
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The Skeptic Zone #815 - 19.May.2024
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Show Notes 0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:32 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod This week Kat relates her journey, over the past year, from attending a skeptical conference in Canada to becoming a reporter for the Skeptic Zone. This is right from the 'who could have ever see this coming?' files and is a great illustration of how impor…
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