The Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTyzCOJm2fo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYHkwyCHfCE

Woo Zealand:

Jesus for NZ Jesus for NZ Counterprotest https://www.jesusfornz.org/

Dentists warn of epidemic of tooth decay as more non-fluoride toothpastes launched

Siouxsie’s Suspicious Supplements:

Activated charcoal

[Bonus experiment video] [https://www.facebook.com/roger.feeles/videos/10217690533914289/](https://www.facebook.com/roger.feeles/videos/10217690533914289/)

Bonus experiment google sheet

Migration of the Skeptic - David Attenborough

WOTD:

macromancy

Quote:

“Science is not a boy's game, it's not a girl's game. It's everyone's game. It's about where we are and where we're going. Space travel benefits us here on Earth. And we ain't stopped yet. There's more exploration to come.” - Nichelle Nichols

Episode 64 - Crowdfunding Quackery

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:13:16 -0000

In which, we talk about 1080, observe the end of Goop, and finally discuss Wellington Paranormal (Spoilers. Maybe).

http://conference.skeptics.nz

Crowdfunding Quackery

Goop

Measles Fatwa

1080 “controversy” 1080 Facts

Book - Matter of Fact

Grief Vampires

Massive increase in advertising spend on vitamins and supplements

People behind Baa Baa amber teething beads are branching out

The Carterton Incident

Tru Niagen

Snake Oil Visualization

Wellington Paranormal Theme X-files Theme Gravity Falls Theme All Three at the same time

WOTD: Libricide

Quote:

“Once intelligent design squeezes its way into our biology books, we might as well add astrology to our astrophysics lectures and toss in some alchemy education into the chemistry lab.”

Cara Santa Maria

Episode 63 - Humanist Visa Denied

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 23:41:27 -0000

In which Nathan gets Goopy, Craig gets charged up and Siouxsie gets supplementary.

Noticeboard:

NZ Skeptics Conf 2018

News: Goop Hires Factchecker Water on Mars Craig’s Electric Car update Ken Ham’s knickers in a twist again (Polyamorous Parents)

Pubtalk Climate change denialists communicate with Craig Placebos, alternative medicine, interview on RadioLIVE

Woo Zealand:

Wellington Paranormal Humanists denied visas to come to NZ for conference

Acupuncture Evidence

Siouxsie’s Suspicious Supplements: Deer velvet and Sexual function

WOTD:

kerasine - Horny, resembling horn, corneous

Quote: “I often compare open source to science. To where science took this whole notion of developing ideas in the open and improving on other peoples' ideas and making it into what science is today and the incredible advances that we have had. And I compare that to witchcraft and alchemy, where openness was something you didn't do.”

--Linus Torvalds

Find out more on the The Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast website.

Episode 62 - Skeptics Conf Announced

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 03:18:20 -0000

Noticeboard:

NZ Skeptics Conf 2018: conference.skeptics.nz

Humanist conference

News: Energy Healer

Merka!

Psychic pets

Woo Zealand:

Wellington Paranormal

Deliah’s dubious device:

The PIP!

WOTD:

janiform

Quote:

“When I was young I believed that ‘nonfiction’ meant ‘true.’ But you read a history written in, say, 1920 and a history of the same events written in 1995 and they’re very different. There may not be one Truth—there may be several truths—but saying that is not to say that reality doesn’t exist.”

Margaret Atwood

An Instance of the Fingerpost Novel by Iain Pears

Find out more on the The Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast website.

Episode 61

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:45:29 -0000

Episode Notes

In which Nathan gets a word worng, Siouxsie tries to find a correlation between homeopathy prescribers and antivaxers, and Craig makes a fart joke.

Links:

Day of Reckoning: https://www.pangburnphilosophy.com/dayofreckoning-auckland

Humanist conference: https://www.facebook.com/events/984072268412998/

Monkey selfie case: https://phys.org/news/2018-04-court-monkey-selfie-copyright.html Ben Goldacre’s latest paper on homeopathy: https://openprescribing.net/ Myth of the 20 year old entrepreneur https://phys.org/news/2018-04-year-old-entrepreneur-myth.html The Bible is on a recommended “don’t read” list: https://www.gq.com/story/21-books-you-dont-have-to-read

Obvious joke of the week - Uranus smells of farts: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43871497 Ark Park: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/21/ark-encounters-latest-attendance-numbers-are-ken-hams-nightmare/

David Silverman: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/16/american-atheists-answers-follow-up-questions-after-the-firing-of-its-president/

Israel folau / Briann Tamaki: http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/04/destiny-church-brian-tamaki-says-cry-baby-gays-will-go-to-hell.html

Deliah’s dubious device: https://www.rebalance.co.nz/products/himalayan-crystal-salt-inhaler

WOTD: ichthyocoprolite

Quote: "There is so much material out there that looks real but isn’t, especially on the internet. Part of my focus is on giving young people the tools they need to assess and analyse the wealth of scientific claims that are made to legitimise beliefs and products. It’s so easy to be ripped off – I don’t see how anyone can survive in the 21st century without some degree of scientific literacy." — Tania Lineham

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tania_Lineham

Find out more on the The Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast website.

Episode 60

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 02:15:26 -0000

In which Professor Steven Galbraith teaches us about bitcoin, Nathan gets a compliment, Craig tells us about electric car batteries and Siouxsie finds a totally legit, not a scam at all "bioscanner".

Email / feedback:
Mark Dawson:

"Re governments using dowsers. In my past life as an ACT Government employee, I came across an old file that mentioned the Australian Government employing a dowser in Canberra back in 1931. I gather from the file that the ACT Lands Officer, James Brackenreg, was less than impressed:

Episode 59

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 03:06:32 -0000

In which Craig tells us about artificial people, Siouxsie doesn't Deliah, and Nathan interviews Street Epistemologist Anthony Magnabosco about Street Epistemology.

News:
Alex Jones and Mike Adams YT ban?
https://debunkingdenialism.com/2018/03/04/natural-news-banned-youtube/
https://gizmodo.com/as-advertisers-flee-alex-jones-claims-his-youtube-ba...

Lawrence Krauss
https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/lawrence-krauss-sexual-harassment-...

Geoff posts again. This time about Cannabis Oil as a Cancer Cure!

Episode 58

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:57:20 -0000

In which Craig argues with people who are wrong on the Internet; Siouxsie hasn't read the research; and, somehow, Nathan is the Voice of Reason.

https://www.facebook.com/Gardasil-Kills2-332186880241439/?hc_ref=ARRRmCg...

Rates of great earthquakes not affected by moon phases, day of year:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180116131319.htm

Satanic Temple religious freedom:
http://deadstate.org/satanic-temple-argues-that-missouris-extreme-aborti...

Episode 57

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:02:18 -0000

In which Siouxsie & Graeme Hill ruin an ear candle experiment, and Craig & Nathan interview the amazing Cara Santa Maria...

News:
Conference report
Roy Moore - Kids commit drive-by shootings because they are taught evolution
http://reverepress.com/news/roy-moore-kids-commit-drive-shootings-taught...

Christians and fingerprints
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/12/01/christian-who-th...

First GMO person using CRISPR on their DNA

Episode 56

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 02:29:43 -0000

In which we continue our new trend of publishing regularly and on time, Craig follows instructions, Siouxsie is a cartoon, and Nathan shows up...

--=Links=--

NZ Skeptics Conference - 2017 - Wellington 24th-26th November
http://conference.skeptics.nz
Xmas gifts! www.brightenz.net
https://www.redbubble.com/people/SiouxsieW/shop

News:
Pope stubs out cigarette sales in Vatican:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/pope-stubs-out-cigarettes-sales...

Woman fired for flipping off Trump’s motorcade:

Episode 55

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 06:22:19 -0000

In which we start podcasting again after a short break of only 15 months, Siouxsie dubiouses 3 devices, Craig teaches us about essential oils and Nathan is proved to be a genius.

Noticeboard:

NZ Skeptics Conference - 2017 - Wellington 24th-26th November
http://conference.skeptics.nz

News:
Power in placebo rationale:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11927543
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/09/26/placebo-effect-works-even-...

http://droxygen.co.nz/index.php/dr-oxygen-2/ - http://youredesigned.co.nz
doTERRA:

Episode 54

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:54:32 -0000

Welcome to the Nathan Show. In which Nathan does science on his phone, Nathan tells us why we shouldn't send cat pictures to Kevin Folta, and Nathan gets something completely wrong!

Craig and Siouxsie are also in there somewhere...

http://themighty.com/2016/05/rebecca-burgess-comic-redesigns-the-autism-...

Ben Goldacre coming to Auckland
http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/an-evening-with-ben-goldacre/auckland

Google Science: http://thenextweb.com/google/2016/05/20/googles-newest-app-turns-phone-s...

Episode 53

Tue, 10 May 2016 00:24:02 -0000

In which Siouxsie is rife with information, Nathan is helpful and hardworking, and Craig finds a quote from a woman!

News:
Why we shouldn’t say that vaccines don’t cause autism. http://thescientificparent.org/vaccines-dont-cause-autism-but-thats-not-...

Australian ‘healer’ Chris Savage flees Bali:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/79413689/dhbs-warning-about-antiv...

Aus Chiro:

Episode 52

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 04:16:30 -0000

In which we talk about the zirka virus, Craig gloats about meeting Penn and Teller, and Siouxsie gets away with anal sex on the radio...

News:
Pastafarians join Druids, Wiccans as official wedding celebrants:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-01/weddings-legalised-for-church-of-t...

The PLOS ONE paper that mentions the Creator:
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0146193 http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2016/03/02/the-human-hand-is-good...

Episode 51

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 02:52:46 -0000

In which we train our brains to be better at brain training, everyone's mean to Nathan for no reason, and we spend 5 minutes talking about what our palms look like.

(For bonus points - play Guess the Palm with the profile picture)

News:
Brain “training” company Lumosity slapped with $2 million fine for misleading customers
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/popular-brain-game-maker-lumino...

Charlie Sheen joining forces with Dr Oz to chase HIV cure

Inbetweenisode 001 - The CUSP Today

Sat, 26 Dec 2015 00:50:01 -0000

Our first inbetweenisode, and our first collaboration: Craig and Siouxsie join Skepticism Today at the 2015 NZ Skeptics Conference.

Episode 50

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:31:02 -0000

In which Siouxsie finds something else that gives you cancer that doesn't actually give you cancer, Nathan looks at asteroid mining, and Craig finds a ghost in a girls' school...

News:
Specialised shampoo does not slow colour fade:
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/fashion-beauty/news/article.cfm?c_id=42&objectid...

Cooking oils & cancer:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/67898649/which-cook...

New Law asteroid mining:

Episode 49

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 02:42:09 -0000

In which we learn about the bubonic plague, discover alien civilisations, and examine fake butts.

Email / feedback:

Noticeboard:

NZ Skeptics Conference 2015
http://conference.skeptics.nz/register
Christchurch November 20th - 22nd

News:

Scientists discover cheese is an addictive as drugs
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/scientists-discover-cheese-addicti...
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0117959
http://mic.com/articles/112656/if-you-re-basically-addicted-to-cheese-th...

Episode 48

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 05:37:15 -0000

In which we talk about wormholes, machine learning and memristers, and Harry Potter vibrating broomsticks.

Email / feedback:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tripods

https://web.archive.org/web/20020905195501/http://www.bushcountry.org/ne...

Noticeboard:

NZ Skeptics Conference 2015:
http://conference.skeptics.nz/register
Christchurch November 20th - 22nd
Skeptic and logic course: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/logical-and-critical-thinking

News:

AHaH computing - machine learning and memristers

Episode 47

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 07:34:02 -0000

In which Nathan fails to notice a correlation between insulting his listeners and a lack of feedback, Craig makes obscure 80's music references and Siouxsie introduces us to a dubious device for men.

Blindfold Driving:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ScH1ALEn2E

Celebrity sunscreen fail:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/national/jessica-albas-sunscreen-...

7-year-old ordered to sit alone at lunch for telling classmates he didn’t believe in god:

Episode 46

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:56:53 -0000

In which we discuss talking snakes, baby robots, SETI getting funded (and criticised), and death matches featuring laser-wielding cells.

Email / feedback:

Noticeboard:

Oprah in Auckland

News:

Scientists arm cells with mini lasers:
http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2015/07/scientists-arm-cells-tiny-las...

The end of Moore’s Law:

Episode 45

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 08:14:24 -0000

In which Craig asks "Will it float?" (and tries to float), Siouxsie talks about color-changing condoms, and Nathan misses an obvious joke. Also, our roving reporter Graeme Hill interviews Matt Dillahunty and AronRa.

(It's a bit longer than normal because we had a lot of interview to fit in...)

--===--
Email / feedback:

Noticeboard:

Skeptical activism
Peter Boghossian http://reason.org.nz/index.php/news/96-peter-boghossian-coming-to-auckland

News:

Episode 44

Wed, 27 May 2015 07:08:10 -0000

In which we alienate our listeners by misreading their feedback and calling them whores. We also talk about some news and we have an interview with the fabulous comedian Tom Binns

Update: uni giving money back http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/may/08/climate-contrarian...

News:

Evangelical Christian family in child molestation cover up shock
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/05/boys-are-curious-meet-the-duggar-defende...

Episode 43

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 01:22:39 -0000

In which we discover a genetic element of the placebo effect, talk about 2 pieces of news about Tony Abbot that cancel each other out and Deliah discusses ... well just listen and find out.

Noticeboard:

New NZ skeptics website: http://skeptics.nz

Conference videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NZSkepticsSociety

News:

New Kansas rules would limit spending of welfare benefits: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/19ac7428a2d34e5c8d692945316d7676/new-kans...

Episode 42

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:18:17 -0000

In which we discuss The Imitation Game, MMS for curing Autism, and Feline Serenity Pods. We'll also tell you how you can invest in the Bigfoot Business.

--=Links=--

Stephen Meyer speaking at Auckland Uni: http://www.skepticblog.org/2013/08/28/stephen-meyers-fumbling-bumbling-a...
https://www.facebook.com/events/816552078390463/ Darwin’s Doubt - The Origin of Animal Life and the case for Intelligent Design. Hosted by Auckland Student Life.
Aron Ra & Matt Dilihunty: https://www.facebook.com/events/1596674267232251/

Episode 41

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 03:03:38 -0000

In which we discuss truck-sized fusion reactors, find out about how breast massage can help with headaches and discover a paranormal teddy bear...

Email / feedback:

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/your_health/complementary_med...

"Oh, and for reference the NHMRC is the National Health and Medical Research Council, which is part of the Australian government."

Noticeboard:

5th-7th December - Skeptics Guide peeps & George appearing at NZ Skeptics Conf in Auckland - tickets now available

News:

Episode 40

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 03:37:59 -0000

Noticeboard:

5th-7th December - Skeptics Guide peeps & George appearing at NZ Skeptics Conf in Auckland - tickets now available

News:

Telepathic message sent over the internet! http://m.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11319916
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0105225
Newly described animals do not fit into known phylum http://doubtfulnews.com/2014/09/newly-described-animals-do-not-fit-into-...
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0102976

Episode 39

Sat, 09 Aug 2014 08:19:47 -0000

Noticeboard:

Save the dates:
SkeptiCamp: Wellington - September 6th and 7th, The Fringe Bar 28 Allen Street
https://www.facebook.com/events/498807646929403/?ref=4

5th-7th December - Skeptics Guide peeps & George appearing at NZ Skeptics Conf in Auckland - tickets now available
SGU Private Recording

http://conference.skeptics.org.nz

News:

1.http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/10338316/Barking-mad-Music-just-for-dogs
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/michelleshocked1
2. Atheist TV - http://www.atheists.org/AtheistTV

Episode 38

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:28:45 -0000

In which we discuss Ken, Artificial Intelligence, and animals predicting the outcome of the Sportsball World Trophy

Noticeboard:

Save the dates:
5th-7th December - Skeptics Guide peeps & George appearing at NZ Skeptics Conf in Auckland - tickets now available

News:

Turing Test https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140609/07284327524/no-computer-did-n...

World cup fever gripping some of the world so it must be time for more psychic animals!

Episode 37

Fri, 06 Jun 2014 04:17:02 -0000

Conference tickets are Live! We're not dead! Cadbury are trying to weaken the muslims!

These and even more news and interesting facts lie within. Click at your own peril. You have been warned...

http://conference.skeptics.org.nz

http://www.starstryder.com/2014/05/31/my-mistake-of-silence/

News:

Non-news - the GRB that didn’t happen http://www.universetoday.com/112197/update-possible-nearby-gamma-ray-bur...
Extinct Animal found alive and well in New Zealand http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/extinct-animal-found-alive-...

Episode 36

Thu, 01 May 2014 00:58:55 -0000

In which we discuss the harm caused by religion, missing school girls, celebrity moms, and Deliah tells us all about cupping.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/23/200-girls-missing-n...

http://www.channel4.com/news/who-are-boko-haram

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/not-very-christian-rural-... -

http://genesis2church.org/

Episode 35

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 04:30:12 -0000

In which we talkabout anti-energy drinks, the birth of the universe, missing planes, the 2014 NZ Skeptics conference, and we absolutely don't discuss Ken Ring at all...

Links:

Conspiracy Paper retracted

Stephan Lewandowsky talks about the paper

RD & NDGT

Episode 34

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:33:29 -0000

In which we discuss Ken, Ken and Kent. We look at the beneficial properties of honey and magnetic bracelets. And "Daliah" discusses chastity bras and vibrating underwear...

--=Links=--

Tribute to Kent Hovind

Race Stereotypes

Magnetic Bracelets

Episode 33

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:58:10 -0000

In which we talk about ghost ships and cannibal rats, find out about the benefits of placebo sleep, and learn what Ken Ring thinks about whale stranding and earthquakes.

Episode 32

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:48:51 -0000

In which we find out what the weird luminescent alien off the coast of Bristol was, learn why sunscreen is bad for you, and we interview World Famous Ghost Hunter Hayley Stevens!

--=Links=--

http://hayleyisaghost.co.uk/

http://www.livescience.com/41772-glowing-sea-creature-bristol.html

http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/12/anti-gmo-crop-paper-to-be-forcibl...

http://www.investigatemagazine.co.nz/Investigate/2998/vitamin-d-the-new-...

Episode 31

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:28:55 -0000

In which we discus food, studying religion, and whether your morality changes depending on the time of day...

Vaccine Myths

Fats and diet

Morality time of day

Soy products lead to Gay Sex

Episode 30

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:18:47 -0000

In which we discuss the 2013 NZ Skeptics Convention, more efforts to introduce creationism in schools (Texas - where else...), A scientist who's proven that homosexuality is wrong - with SCIENCE!

Also we learn about the Aliens found recently in earth's atmosphere...

Episode 29

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:30:28 -0000

In which Siouxsie delivers a report to the class about what she did in her holiday and Craig Rants.

Also atheists that aren't white men, fluoridation, teething necklaces and why you won't be getting a glow-in-the-dark cat as a stretch goal on kickstarter any time soon.

Episode 28

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:45:24 -0000

A podcast. We talk about stuff. Listen to it.

Episode 27

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:41:52 -0000

In which Craig and Siouxsie attempt to complete an episode without the guiding light, calming influence and comedy genius usually provided by Nathan.

Asteroids, Popes, flatulence and Phil Plait.

And a fascinating interview with Michael Edmonds

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Asteroids and chances of dying

International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State

Flatulence on planes

Episode 26

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:55:36 -0000

In which we discuss the beauty potential of snails, find out how gay marriage is going to bring about the downfall of society, learn who Stanislaw Burzynski is trying to sue now and investigate how many atheists there are in Turkey.

Siouxsie also tells us why you shouldn't give algae a math test and we interview David Veart, author of "First Catch Your Weka", who takes us on a tour of 20th century food fads.

1. Feedback and Email

2. Noticeboard

3. News

4. Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News

5. Interview - David Veart

6. Quote and WOTD

Episode 25

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:10:37 -0000

In which we talk about The NZ Skeptics Conference, 2012, The Marshall Protocol, Atheism+, and Lab-grown genitals.

1. Feedback and Email

2. Noticeboard

3. News

4. Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News

5. Quote and WOTD

Smarter Monkies
3D without glasses

Episode 24

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:47:41 -0000

In which we discuss Bible in Schools with the Secular Education Network's Peter Harrison, find out how creationism in New Zealand can be literally insane, and hear about nano 3D printing.

1. Feedback and Email

2. Noticeboard - Skeptics Conf

3. News

4. Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News

5. Interview - Peter Harrison

6. Quote and WOTD

3D Nano Printer

Speedos

Episode 23

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:53:10 -0000

In which we get a donation, we hear about UK Homeopaths suicide note, Craig tells us all about New Zealand's own Creation Museum, and we interview Professor Lawrence Krauss - again!

1. Feedback and Email

2. Noticeboard - Skeptics Conf

3. News

4. Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News

5. Interview - Lawrence Krauss

6. Quote and WOTD

--=Links=--

Analytic Thinking Can Decrease Religious Belief

Episode 22

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:42:34 -0000

Bit short this month due to some audio problems (about half of Siousxie's track. I.e. 90% of the good stuff) - sorry about that.

So, in this episode: Mormons complain, Homeopaths threaten, religious people do nutty things.

And so forth.

--=Links=--

http://sciblogs.co.nz/infectious-thoughts/2012/04/08/coming-soon-more-sc...

http://scifundchallenge.org/

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/play/snake-oil-supplements/

http://www.comcom.govt.nz/fair-trading-act-fact-sheets/

Episode 21

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:12:56 -0000

In which we hear about Harold Camping's appology and retraction, Psychic Sally's recent exposure as a fraud, steamed demons, and NZ's latest attempt at cancer quackery.

Siouxsie also tells us about this month's old wives tale. (And has a bit of a rant about the Ponsonby News.)

Feedback and Email

Noticeboard - Skeptics Conf

News

Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News

Old Wives Tales Debunked

Quote and WOTD

--=Links==-

Episode 20

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:29:04 -0000

In which we interview Professor Shaun Holt about alt med that actually works; find out about a bullet-proof spider silk / human skin hybrid and detachable spider penises; and learn the shocking truth about Tip Top vanilla ice cream.

1. Email and Feedback

2. News

3. Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News

4. New Segment! - Old Wives Tales Debunked

5. Interview - Shaun Holt

6. WOTD and Quote

--==Links==--

http://www.huggies.co.nz/baby-care/health/reflux

http://www.huggies.co.nz/baby-care/health/reflux/management-tips

Episode 19

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:22:44 -0000

In which we discuss the recent New Years honours and time travelling countries; we learn who Siouxsie wants to be when she grows up and we try to estimate just how much of a quack the Burzynski Clinic is.

1. Email and feedback
2. News
3. Woo Zealand
4. Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News
5. Quote and WOTD

Links:

Kighthoods:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16362899
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16367022

Samoa Time-travels into the Future

Times Square Billboard:

Episode 18

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:50:39 -0000

In which we celebrate some victories, and find some new things to be mad about. Some trubees miss the point and fail to answer questions, and we interview Kylie Sturgess

Oh - and Siouxsie tells us what it's like to masturbate in an MRI scanner.

1. Emails and feedback

2. News

3. Siouxsie Rants About the Ponsonby News

4. Interview: Kylie Sturgess

5. Quote and Word of the Day

--=Links==-

Episode 17

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:02:59 -0000

Our hellowe'en episode, in which we discuss endangered rhinos, bats with ebola, and the best way to kill a vampire. Meanwhile - is Siouxsie in danger of becoming a regular columnist for the Ponsonby news?

Feedback
News
Siouxsie Rants about the Ponsonby News
Interview - Stuart Landsborough
WOTD and Quote

Links:

Brain Movies

Episode 16

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:49:59 -0000

In our highest rated episode ever (we're thinking maybe R16) Siouxsie talks about the science of bliss and Frenchmen masturbating on public transport, and we talk to Martin Bridgstock about creationism in Queensland...

1. Email / Feedback

2. News

3. Woo Zealand

4. Siouxsie Rants About the Ponsonby News

5. Interview - Martin Bridgstock

Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methodism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism

Neurology of Bliss

Episode 15

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:34:08 -0000

Hello and welcome to the Siouxsie Show.

In which Siouxsie tells us all about vaccines, sleep aids, the victory for atheist bus campaigns, and explains what turns a woman on.

1. Email and feedback

2. News

3. Woo Zealand

4. Siouxsie Rants About the Ponsonby News

5. Quote and WOTD

Links:

http://chipmunks.co.nz/

Measles Vaccine

Episode 14

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:38:13 -0000

In which the Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast does not endorse the stoning to death of false prophets.

And it was Dr Rachie, not Kylie Stugess. Sorry about that.

1. Noticeboard

2. News

3. Woo Zealand

4. Siouxsie Rants About the Ponsonby News

5. Interview - Daniel Keogh aka Professor Funk

6. Quote and WOTD

Links:

Zombies invade Leicester

Episode Twelve A

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:37:24 -0000

Did Jesus smoke canabis or use it to cure cancer?

Why are Chiropractors recruiting from science students?

When are you going to die, and why is it a good idea to know?

These are just a few of the questions that won't be answered in this month's podcast...

Plus, you find all of the usual bollocks, ranting, and general half-arsed skepticism that you've come to expect from the Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast...

Buy now and you'll also recieve:

1. Email and Noticeboard

2. News

3. Woo Zealand

4. Siouxsie Rants About the Ponsonby News

5. Quote and Email

Episode Twelve

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:21:48 -0000

In which we tackle the tricky debate about Ken Ring - is there merit in his earthquake and weather predictions? (The answer might surprise you...)

We also interview Steve Valentine, talk about integrating Alt Med into conventional medicine, new cancer cures and Nathan gets accused of being a conservative.

1. Noticeboard and email

2. News

3. Siouxsie Rants About the Ponsonby News

4. Woo Zealand

5. Interview - Steve Valentine

6. WOTD and Quote

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http://www.foundationofspiritualistmediums.co.nz/public_meetings.php

Episode Eleven

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:56:19 -0000

In which we interview George Hrab and talk about fuel-producing bacteria, placebos and miracles and acupunture in NZ, UFOS, the End of the World (tm), the latest anti-evolution bill, and 1 above. (What's 1 above? Listen to find out...)

News
Woo Zealand
Interview - George Hrab
Quote and WOTD

Episode Ten

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:14:31 -0000

Yet another super-guest-star coup for The Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast.

In this episode we interview none other than The Rebecca Watson, Skepchick Extraordinaire.

And some other stuff. But mainly Rebecca.

Feedback
Community Noticeboard (& TAM OZ)
News
Woo Zealand / SRATPN
Interview - Rebecca Watson
Quote and Word of the Day

Links:

http://skepchick.org

http://www.littleatoms.com/

http://www.theskepticsguide.org/

http://skepticbros.com/placebo-bands/

Episode Nine

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:16:42 -0000

Latest Episode - more of the same. Still awesome. :-D

Community Noticeboard
News
Ponsonby News
Interview - Michael Edmonds
Update - Skeptember
WOTD and Quote

Links:

Micheal Edmonds full talk from the NZ Skeptics Conference

http://thestyrofoamtour.org

Geo - Tickets

Episode Eight

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:40:00 -0000

In which we talk to Gold, the (new) Current Incarnation of the Chair-Entity of the New Zealand Skeptics.

There's also some news (both Regular and the Ponsonby kind).

Feedback and emails
News
Interview - Gold
WOTD and Quote

Links:

Triangle of Life:

http://canterburyatheists.blogspot.com/2010/09/warning-ignore-this-trian...

http://www.tropicpost.com/triangle-of-life-disaster-or-fact/

"Fraud" Doctor

Episode Seven

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:03:48 -0000

In which we talk at unnecessary length about Power Balance Bracelets, and we interview Simon Fisher from the NZ No God Ads. We also have a short interview with our new sponsor - Pop Haydn, manufacurer of the amazing Pop Haydn's Miracle Oil.

1. Noticeboard

2. Topic - Power Balance

3. News

4. Interviwew - Simon Fisher

5. Interview - Pop Haydn

6. WOTD and Quote

Links:

http://www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/styrofoam

http://quackwatch.org/

http://powerbalance.co.nz/

http://adsoftheworld.com/

http://skepticsinthepub.net.nz/

http://pophaydn.com/

Episode Six

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:23:29 -0000

On today's show: Bionic Legs, Flying Cars, Preventing Lesbianism and writing letters to the editor.

Also our awesome interview with a Special Surprise Guest - you won't believe who we managed to trick into an interview. (You'll like it; not a lot, but you'll like it)

1. Noticeboard - NZ Skeptics Conf 2010 (you've already missed it!)

2. Meet the cast - Siouxsie

3. News - bionic legs, flying cars, anti-lesbian drugs, church donations, and detecting virginity

4. Interview - Special Surprise Guest

Episode Five

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:16:43 -0000

In which we discuss Skepticism and Igtheism with the Skeptheist, Some local ghost news and the usual mix of intelligent witty banter...

1. Feedback and complaints

2. Meet the Host: Colin

3. News & "Woo Zealand"

4. Interview: Justin

5. WOTD and Quote

Links:

Light from Sound

Nano Food

Episode Four

Tue, 11 May 2010 02:32:13 -0000

In which we interview Lawrence Krauss, talk about some recent news items and discuss Homeopathy and Pharmacists

1. News and Email

2. Interview - Lawrence Krauss

3. Word of the Day and Quote

Links:

http://skeptics.org.nz/

Boobquake:
3 News

BlagHag's Blog

Episode Three

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:26:31 -0000

In which we discuss local and global news (and olds), including but not limited to: James Randi's personal life, Gut Bacteria, Fish and Chips, Church Billboards and the spiritual life of native american salmon.

We also have email and complaints from our 3 listeners...

And we interview Broadcaster Graeme Hill about skepticism and the media...

1. Email and News
2. Interview with Graeme Hill
3. Word of the Day and Quote

Links:

http://www.stmatthews.org.nz/index.php

http://www.thehealingcompany.co.nz/