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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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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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The Show Notes New Wetsuit Intro RIP David Sanborn Interesting Fauna - Self-Medicating Orangutan The Contestant on HULU Ask George - Rising Sun Time Signature? from Ken W. A.I. Randy Travis? from Trevor K. Religious Moron of the Week - Father James Grant Tell Me Something Good - Ed Dwight’s Space Flight HraBand June 8th Last Weekend of Pippin Show …
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:14 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill. This week, Adrienne gives us an overview of the recent 'We Can Reason' conference held in Calgary, Canada. We hear about each of the invited speakers and meet one of the delegates, a listener of the Skeptic Zone right from episode #1, Brenda Hill. Next it's…
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The Show Notes Cooking Videos Intro Sex on Screen The History Chunk - May 9th Religious Moron of the Week - Marjorie Taylor Greene Jon Bon Jovi on HULU: Thank You, Goodnight - “Two Bon Jovis are as Good as One Bon Jovis” [From Spiritual Healing & Balance Through Colonic Regularity] Now What’s Ted Cruz Done? - Airline Ticket Refunds Tell Me Somethin…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders with Adrienne Hill and Kat McLeod 0:02:20 Kate & Allie at We Can Reason - Calgary Canada We are delighted to accounce that 'Kate', Kat McLeod from Edmonton, is our newest reporter on the Skeptic Zone. Hear her reaction as Richard Saunders confirms her appoitment. Weclome Kat! Her segment will be know as "For Cr…
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The Show Notes Much better? Intro Four guys just playing “Ms. Information” LIVE Ask George - What Kind of Song? from Harley Hrab Rally Interesting Fauna - Whiffling Geese Religious Moron of the Week - Michelle Bachmann Tell Me Something Good - Bjartmar’s Bike Whispering Show close ......................... Mentioned in the Show Whiffling Geese ....…
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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:48 Can AI Replace Your Host? Is AI all that it's cracked up to be? This week Richard Saunders tempts fate by asking AI to write a script in his own style. Are the results worth it? You be the judge..... Mate! 0:12:12 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this …
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The Show Notes Sunday was a good day Intro Time & Thyme Damian Handzy’s Facts That’ll Fuck Y’Up - Relative Ages, Hemp, Kermit Roosevelt, More… Ruined Names Ask George - Memorizing? from Gerry in Brisbane - Charts? from Tim Farley Religious Moron of the Week - Rev. Thomas Held Interesting Fauna - Gesturing Japanese Tits Tell Me Something Good - The …
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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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