Episode Fifty-Four – On Power Balance – Interview with Simon Brice and Brett Jarosz

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (13.0MB) Direct download of Mp3 here. This is an additional, short interview for this week – which you can also hear on the Pseudo Scientists podcast, the show of the Young Australian Skeptics! Due to traveling (which I’m about to do in about ten minutes after writing this blogpost), I didn’t have the chance to record an additional summation of the research – so here it is. Many thanks... Read More

Episodes 5 And 9 – Sports Superstitions And On Skepticism And Communication

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (8.6MB) | Embed Here’s the reworked, remastered episodes that have improved sound – and thanks again to all of my listeners for their patience! For each of these episodes, either download the direct mp3 link featured, or refresh your iTunes/Zune to get the new episode that will replace the former one. Episode 5  – On Sports Superstitions – Direct mp3 here. Sport is an integral part... Read More

Episodes 2-4 – Examinations, New Year Superstitions, Women And Paranormal Beliefs

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (8.9MB) | Embed Here’s the reworked, remastered episodes that have improved sound – and thanks again to all of my listeners for their patience! For each of these episodes, either download the direct mp3 link featured, or refresh your iTunes/Zune to get the new episode that will replace the former one. Episode Two – On Examination Superstitions – direct mp3 Although it is time for seasonal... Read More

Re-Release Of Token Skeptic #1 – On Santa

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (8.9MB) | Embed Direct link to Mp3 here! One of my goals before the conclusion of the year is to re-release episodes that were not the best in terms of sound quality. Since it’s that time of the year – here’s the very first episode on Santa Claus. While listening to a great Skepticality podcast episode (www.skepticality.com), I found I had many unanswered questions. Delving into the research,... Read More

Episode Five – On Sports Superstitions

*Sorry to listeners! Two little glitches appear on the track and is now being fixed for this episode! Please reload it for the clear version!* Sport is an integral part of popular culture – heritage, sense of national identity and an almost religious relevance in the discussions of fans when they talk about their favourite team. It’s unavoidable for reports about top athletes and sporting heroes to include a few ‘so, what helps you... Read More

Episode Two – On Examination Superstitions

Episode Two – 28th December, 2009. Although it is time for seasonal cheer, beer, what have you – the end of our school year for us in the southern hemisphere includes a fresh batch of abandoned lucky charms to clean out of my classroom. Here’s a short run-down on some of the reasons why! Transcript and references follow: Read More  Read More