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# Token Skeptic

The Token Skeptic podcast

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## Posts

- [Episode Seventy-Five – On Codes Of Conduct: A Brief History of Civility, Inclusivity, Sexism and Skepticism](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/07/17/episode-seventy-five-on-codes-of-conduct-a-brief-history-of-civility-inclusivity-sexism-and-skepticism/) - Transcript: Codes of Conduct: A Brief History of Civility, Inclusivity, Sexism and Skepticism A man enthusiastically bounded up to introduce himself with a hug and I immediately took three steps backwards. The time was 2005, the place was the Amazing Meeting 3 in Las Vegas, and I was on my honeymoon. With someone else, just
- [On Friday 13th! A Token Skeptic FAQ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2022/05/13/on-friday-13th-a-token-skeptic-faq/) - Welcome to the former Token Skeptic podcast site (at least, former as in 'not updated since 2019... remember back to those pre-COVID-19 days?'). Here’s where I keep a repository of many of my previous episodes of the Token Skeptic podcast, and a few other audio pieces. If you're reading this, most likely you've come across
- [Episode Two Hundred And Thirty Five – On Zealot: A Book About Cults](https://tokenskeptic.org/2019/03/25/episode-two-hundred-and-thirty-five-on-zealot-a-book-about-cults/) - Why would anyone join a cult? Maybe they're unhappy with their current religion, or they want to change the world, or they're disappointed with their lives and want to find something bigger or holier that makes sense of this confusing, chaotic and dangerous world. Or maybe they just want to give themselves the best possible
- [Episode Two Hundred And Thirty Four - On Animals, Language, Koko and Wish Fulfilment - Interview with Daniel Midgley](https://tokenskeptic.org/2018/06/28/episode-two-hundred-and-thirty-four-on-animals-language-koko-and-wish-fulfilment-interview-with-daniel-midgley/) - The idea that animals have the potential to talk is an alluring one; from the mathematical stunts of Clever Hans, to investigations of parrots, dolphins and chimps - just look at viral BBC footage of a gopher yelling "Alan". It's interesting, exciting and even cute - but is it really true that animals have language? After
- [Episode Two Hundred And Thirty Three - On Complementary Medicine Laws In Australia and Choice Campaign](https://tokenskeptic.org/2018/05/26/episode-two-hundred-and-thirty-three-on-complementary-medicine-laws-in-australia-and-choice-campaign/) - Hundreds of bizarre health claims such as "tonifies kidney essence" and "opens body orifices" could appear on complementary medicine labels under new laws being pushed by the Australian federal government. Consumer advocacy group Choice is urging the Australian public to tell Senators to knock back these laws so that Australians looking for vitamins and supplements
- [Episode Two Hundred And Thirty Two - On Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2018/05/01/episode-two-hundred-and-thirty-two-on-mr-shahas-recipes-for-wonder/) - Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder is a science book with a difference, written by Alom Shaha, illustrated by Emily Robertson and published by Scribble Kids Books. Alom was born in Bangladesh but grew up in London; as a parent, teacher, science writer, and filmmaker, he has spent most of his professional life trying to share his passion for science and
- [Episode Two Hundred And Thirty One - On The Woman Who Fooled The World](https://tokenskeptic.org/2018/02/28/episode-two-hundred-and-thirty-one-on-the-woman-who-fooled-the-world/) - Belle Gibson convinced the world she had healed herself from terminal brain cancer with a healthy diet. She built a global business based upon her claims. There was just one problem: she'd never had cancer. In 2015, journalists uncovered the truth: this hero of the wellness world, with over 200,000 followers, international book deals, and
- [Episode Two Hundred And Thirty - On How To Be Reasonable](https://tokenskeptic.org/2018/01/31/episode-two-hundred-and-thirty-how-to-be-reasonable/) - How To Be Reasonable (By Someone Who Tried Everything Else) is a primer on critical thinking and an introduction to scientific skepticism that will empower you to see the world a little bit more clearly. The world is a strange, scary and beautiful place. and author and artist Rebecca Fox suggests that being reasonable helps
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty Nine – Internet Tests, Manus Island And Podcast Trends](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/11/30/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-nine-internet-tests-manus-island-and-podcast-trends/) - Free WIFI – two words that many people love to hear. But how many people read the terms and conditions before they connect to it? Accessing wireless points that you don’t know where it originates from can be risky and harmful to your confidential information. Edith Cowan University researchers did some testing by setting up
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty Eight - Australia Enters The Space Race (?) - Interview With Paul Willis](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/10/01/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-eight-australia-enters-the-space-race-interview-with-paul-willis/) - The recent news that Australia is getting its own Space Agency is one sure to affect the entire nation - but should we be so eager so fast? The Federal Government has announced its plans to cash in on a $420 billion aeronautical industry and create thousands of new jobs, which coincided with the 69th International Astronautical Congress which is
- [Happy International Podcast Day!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/09/30/happy-international-podcast-day/) - It's that day again - I've previously blogged (and podcasted!) about this particular day, but one of the great things about podcasting is that it continues to develop and change over time. Here's some recommendations that I have about podcasting, some I've hosted on my own site and some elsewhere. However you celebrate the day,
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty Seven - On Wellmania: Misadventures in the Search for Wellness by Brigid Delaney](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/07/31/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-seven-on-wellmania-misadventures-in-the-search-for-wellness-by-brigid-delaney/) - Cold-pressed juices, quitting sugar, Paleo, hot yoga, mindfulness … if you embrace these things you will be happy, you will be well – just ask Instagram. Wellness has become a global mega-industry. But does any of this stuff actually work? Feeling exhausted, anxious and out of shape, journalist Brigid Delaney decides to find out –
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty Six - On My Dad Wrote A Porno - Interview With Jamie Morton](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/06/16/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-six-on-my-dad-wrote-a-porno-interview-with-jamie-morton/) - It started around a kitchen table, three friends reading out the erotic work of a retired dad – and now it’s a podcasting sensation. Jamie Morton of "My Dad Wrote A Porno" podcast never expected that “Belinda Blinked” (written by his dad, known only as "Rocky Flintstone") - would eventually lead to a live touring show,
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty Five - March For Science - Perth, WA](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/04/22/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-five-march-for-science-perth-wa/) - The March For Science is an international phenomenon - a stand for solidarity, for education, for inclusivity and for diversity in the field and for the importance of science to be understood and promoted by not just scientists, but policy makers and the public. Here are some vox pops and speeches from the rally that was
- [Notes from PWF17 Session With Dan Box - The Power Of The Podcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/02/27/notes-from-pwf17-session-with-dan-box-the-power-of-the-podcast/) - What follows are my notes (a little dot-point at times, despite what was said about how storytelling is more powerful than summarising!) about the Power of the Podcast workshop held at the Perth International Writers Festival. I got a few ideas for a new way of teaching storytelling, so I hope this will be of
- [Token Skeptic Special Episode - The Perth Writers Festival Interviews](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/02/24/token-skeptic-special-episode-the-perth-writers-festival-interviews/) - The Perth Writers Festival comes to town and it was a great chance to interview a range of talented authors taking part in the festivities. My interviews are with: Ben Rawlence - his book City of Thorns is about Northern Kenya - the home of the world’s largest refugee camp, with half a million people. Opening Night speaker
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty Four - On How Safe are Herbal Medicines - Interview With Dr Garth Maker](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/02/24/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-four-on-how-safe-are-herbal-medicines-interview-with-dr-garth-maker/) - How safe are herbal medicines? In 2011, just over a billion dollars was spent on alternative medicines in Australia, many of which come with unproven efficacy claims. After reports on mainstream media in Australia about the efficacy of alternative medicine, cancer 'cures' and the like, there's a call for increased scrutiny about what's being offered to
- [Episode Two Hundred and Twenty Two - On Homeopathy The Undiluted Facts](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/12/25/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-two-on-homeopathy-the-undiluted-facts/) - Merry Christmas! One of the great things about the holiday break is the opportunity to get some reading done - and Edzard Ernst has a new book out this year. This book traces the genesis, principles and practice of homeopathy, and discusses the reasons for its enduring popularity. Ironically, while modern medicine has changed beyond recognition,
- [Episode Two Hundred and Twenty Three - On Override: My Quest To Go Beyond Brain Training And Take Control Of My Mind](https://tokenskeptic.org/2017/01/23/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-three-on-override-my-quest-to-go-beyond-brain-training-and-take-control-of-my-mind/) - Can you really rewire an adult brain? In theory the answer is 'yes', but there's a problem: no one seems to know exactly how to do it! In her new book "Override: My Quest to go Beyond Brain Training and Take Control of my Mind", science journalist Caroline Williams went off on a world-wide mission to
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty One - On No Alternative To Cancer](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/10/28/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-one-on-no-alternative-to-cancer/) - Every year, thousands of Australians are suffering and dying prematurely because of alternative cancer treatments, according to a special investigation by Dr Paul Willis, director of The Royal Institution of Australia. The video (part of a series) is called No Alternative To Cancer, on the Australia Science TV site. The report details the distressingly high
- [Token Skeptic Special Episode - D.A.A.S: My Part In Their Downfall - On The Road With The Doug Anthony Allstars](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/11/30/token-skeptic-special-episode-d-a-a-s-my-part-in-their-downfall-on-the-road-with-the-doug-anthony-allstars/) - I have a new memoir in front of me, where part-way through it says the following: "Here's what I hate about memoirs, the penchant on the author's part to dwell on the minutia of every aspect of their being." This isn't that kind of memoir - it's more like an account of being a part
- [Token Skeptic Special Episode - Cosmic Shambles Live](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/11/19/token-skeptic-special-episode-cosmic-shambles-live/) - This is going to be one interesting tour... Essentially, the fact that every show is different (apart from host and the following guests you can see pictured above) means that you're not entirely sure what you're going to get. Maybe Sydney will have flying. Melbourne could involve cake-throwing. I'm seriously planning for Perth to involve
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twenty - On Fair Game: The Incredible Untold Story of Scientology in Australia](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/09/23/episode-two-hundred-and-twenty-on-fair-game-the-incredible-untold-story-of-scientology-in-australia/) - As astonishing as it is compelling - Steve Cannane's extraordinary insight into Scientology in Australia is investigative journalism at its very best. From Rugby League players trying to improve their game, to Hollywood superstars and the depressed sons of media moguls, Scientology has recruited its share of famous Australians. Less known is that Australia was
- [#PodcastDay Token Skeptic Special Episode 2016](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/09/30/podcastday-token-skeptic-special-episode-2016/) - Today is a day to celebrate the podcast - for it is International Podcast Day! As a keen podcaster myself, I have put together a montage of my more recent interviews with podcasters. Big thanks to the hosts of #OzPod2016 for the great conference in Sydney on the 30th September. Featured Interviews: Tripod - Since their earliest shows Tripod
- [Episode Two Hundred And Nineteen - On The Art Of Reading](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/05/01/episode-two-hundred-and-nineteen-on-the-art-of-reading/) - We are not born readers, we learn to turn words into worlds. But why is fine writing lauded while excellent reading is ignored? In The Art of Reading, philosopher Damon Young reveals the pleasures of this intimate pursuit through a rich sample of literature: from Virginia Woolf's diaries to Batman comics. He writes with honesty
- [Urban Legendary Eighteen](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/05/01/urban-legendary-eighteen/) - The Eighteenth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - and my immense gratitude for your support. What follows are interviews, conducted
- [Episode Two Hundred And Eighteen - On The Quest For Wonder](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/03/31/episode-two-hundred-and-eighteen-on-the-quest-for-wonder/) - Trunkman Productions and The Incomplete Map of the Cosmic Genome in association with the Science Museum are proud to announce a brand new six-part episode mini series, The Quest For Wonder starring Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince and their puppet counterparts. The show will be a fun-filled caper through the world of science that is
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Two - The Best Of (The Rest Of)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/02/24/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-two-the-best-of-the-rest-of/) - Back when it was Episode Sixty... and then Episode One Hundred And Twenty... I did round-ups of "best of" interviews and segments of the show. This one is a little overdue (and - annoyingly enough - so is my next Urban Legendary show - this is what happens when my audio starts being heard on
- [Urban Legendary Seventeen](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/03/31/urban-legendary-seventeen/) - The Seventeenth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - and my immense gratitude for your support. What follows are interviews, conducted by
- [Episode Two Hundred And Seventeen - On The Idiot Brain And The Elegant Universe](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/03/18/episode-two-hundred-and-seventeen-on-the-idiot-brain-and-the-elegant-universe/) - Welcome to Episode #217 of the Token Skeptic podcast! Dr Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist working as a tutor and lecturer based at Cardiff University's Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences. His Guardian Science blog, 'Brain Flapping', has been viewed over 13 million times in the last three years - and now he has
- [Episode Two Hundred And Sixteen - On Health Supplements, Online Fraud And Bandicoots!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/03/04/episode-two-hundred-and-sixteen-on-health-supplements-online-fraud-and-bandicoots/) - Welcome to episode #216 of the Token Skeptic podcast! New data from national organ donation registries has revealed at least 6 people needed organ transplants after becoming sick from health supplements. Questions about the regulation of such supplements have led Health Minister Sussan Ley to promise she’ll act on concerns about the number of people needing medical aid
- [Urban Legendary 16](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/02/25/urban-legendary-16/) - The Sixteenth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - and my immense gratitude for your support. What follows are interviews, conducted by
- [Token Skeptic Special Episode - 2016 Perth Writers Festival](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/02/19/token-skeptic-special-episode-2016-perth-writers-festival/) - It's all happening in town at the moment - the 2016 Perth Writers Festival! It's a yearly celebration of writing, literature, non-fiction and the authors and ideas behind the covers of a massive range of genres. Here's a round-up of some of the interviews that I've conducted; they've been aired on local community radio station RTRFM as
- [Episode Two Hundred And Fifteen – On The ConspiraSea Cruise - Interview With Colin McRoberts](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/02/10/episode-two-hundred-and-fifteen-on-the-conspirasea-cruise-interview-with-colin-mcroberts/) - Episode #215 of the Token Skeptic goes out to sea - and back again! It’s an experience that may not appeal to everyone – a seven-day cruise at sea, aiming to “take back power from corrupt and greedy institutions, attain true self-authority, and realise our genuine Self behind the masks… discovering the truth, taking command of our lives,
- [Episode Two Hundred And Fourteen - On CSIRO Cuts, 40 Days Of Love, And Magic At Perth's FringeWorld](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/02/10/episode-two-hundred-and-fourteen-on-csiro-cuts-40-days-of-love-and-magic-at-perths-fringeworld/) - Welcome to episode #214 of the Token Skeptic podcast! ***** Leading scientists protested during a national conference this week to appeal against job cuts at the government’s agency for scientific research in Australia, the CSIRO. The cuts, that will remove about 110 positions from the CSIRO's 140-odd strong Ocean and Atmosphere staff and a similar number from its Land and Water
- [Episode Two Hundred And Thirteen - On Science And Sci-Fi Drama At FringeWorld And Arts Good For Health](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/01/28/episode-two-hundred-and-thirteen-on-science-and-sci-fi-drama-at-fringeworld-and-arts-good-for-health/) - Token Skeptic podcast's episode #213! Check out the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/kyliesturgess and from only $1, get behind the scenes news and more. ***** Inside a cryonics facility, seven people are woken from their icy slumber to find themselves alone in a locked room, unsure of what day, month or year it is. These strangers from different places and
- [Token Skeptic Perth Fest And Fringe Special - Episode Three](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/01/25/token-skeptic-perth-fest-and-fringe-special-episode-three/) - Welcome to the third Fest and Fringe Special Episode! This year, I'm doing a number of Perth International Arts Festival and FringeWorld Interviews and I thought I'd put them together in a few podcasts. Here's what I've been up to so far - feel free to suggest shows and events to tokenskeptic@gmail.com. **** Life is an
- [Token Skeptic Perth Fest And Fringe Special - Episode Two](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/01/24/token-skeptic-perth-fest-and-fringe-special-episode-two/) - Welcome to the second Fest and Fringe Special Episode! This year, I'm doing a number of Perth International Arts Festival and FringeWorld Interviews and I thought I'd put them together in a few podcasts. Here's what I've been up to so far - feel free to suggest shows and events to tokenskeptic@gmail.com. ***** The Perth Writers
- [Token Skeptic Perth Fest And Fringe Special - Episode One](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/01/23/token-skeptic-perth-fest-and-fringe-special-episode-one/) - Welcome to the first Fest and Fringe Special Episode! This year, I'm doing a number of Perth International Arts Festival and FringeWorld Interviews and I thought I'd put them together in a few podcasts. Here's what I've been up to so far - feel free to suggest shows and events to tokenskeptic@gmail.com. ***** Interview with
- [Episode Two Hundred And Twelve - On PhD's In Anti-Science And The Fading Symphony](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/01/14/episode-two-hundred-and-twelve-on-phds-in-anti-science-and-the-fading-symphony/) - Token Skeptic podcast's episode #212! Check out the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/kyliesturgess and from only $1, get behind the scenes news and more. Also, it's the last week to help with the show at the Token Skeptic survey, that you can find at www.tokenskeptic.org. ***** The University of Wollongong has accepted a PhD thesis that claims that vaccinations
- [Urban Legendary 15](https://tokenskeptic.org/2016/01/07/urban-legendary-15/) - The Fifteenth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - and my immense gratitude for your support. What follows are interviews, conducted
- [Token Skeptic 2016 Podcast Survey!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/12/30/token-skeptic-2016-podcast-survey/) - I haven't done one of these in a while, so here's the link: Survey for the Token Skeptic podcast! Help improve the show for 2016: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVMQRWD It's mostly demographic questions, a bit on how people access podcasts, the importance of social media in regards to getting into podcasts, and a general feedback form. I'll pass on
- [Urban Legendary 14](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/12/29/urban-legendary-14/) - The Fourteenth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - as well as my immense gratitude for your support. What follows are interviews,
- [Episode Two Hundred And Eleven - On Welcome To Night Vale And Chinese Medicine Under The Microscope](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/12/20/episode-two-hundred-and-eleven-on-welcome-to-night-vale-and-chinese-medicine-under-the-microscope/) - Propelled by a massive fandom community online, Welcome to Night Vale exploded overnight, launching to the top of the iTunes charts in 2013. It’s about a community radio station for a friendly desert town, where conspiracy theories and the paranormal are real – including ghosts, aliens and angels... and the woman with no face who lives in your house. Creators Joseph
- [Episode Two Hundred And Ten - On No Jab No Pay and The European Skeptics Podcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/11/29/episode-two-hundred-and-ten-on-no-jab-no-pay-and-the-european-skeptics-podcast/) - The Australian federal government's no-jab-no-pay laws will remove childcare benefits, rebates and the Family Tax Benefit A end-of-year supplement from parents who don't immunise their children. After legislation was passed by the Senate, the changes will start on from the 1st January next year, with exemptions for medical reasons. After she wrote a detailed blog
- [Urban Legendary 13](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/11/29/urban-legendary-13/) - The Thirteenth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - as well as my immense gratitude for your support. What follows is
- [Episode Two Hundred And Six - On Science, Politics, Alma Sana And An Atmosphere Of Hope](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/09/26/episode-two-hundred-and-six-on-science-politics-alma-sana-and-an-atmosphere-of-hope/) - This is episode two hundred and six of the Token Skeptic podcast! As always, you can support the show on Patreon.com/kyliesturgess, where I post updates, bonus content and even reward you for supporting my podcasts. ***** Alma Sana's dream is that children's lives can be saved - through timely vaccination with the use of a simple
- [Episode Two Hundred And Nine - On TEDxPerth 2015, Godzilla And The Story Of God](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/11/07/episode-two-hundred-and-nine-on-tedxperth-2015-godzilla-and-the-story-of-god/) - Most of us have come across a TED talk before on the net, but this weekend the popular event is coming to Perth. TEDxPerth will bring together experts from all different fields to share ideas and talk innovation. From musicians to scientists, the event aims to cover as much ground as possible. TEDxPerth Creative Director Joel Miller joined me on
- [Urban Legendary 12](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/11/01/urban-legendary-12/) - The Twelfth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - as well as my immense gratitude for your support. What follows is
- [Episode Two Hundred And Eight - On The Unbreakable Miss Lovely, The Shonkey Awards And They Might Be Giants](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/10/30/episode-two-hundred-and-eight-on-the-unbreakable-miss-lovely-the-shonkey-awards-and-they-might-be-giants/) - Scientology can't seem to keep out of the news - for several years, some very high-profile celebrities have been quietly (or, in the case of Leah Remini - quite loudly) moving toward the exit and leaving the strange science-fiction cult behind. The documentary about the religion, "Going Clear", has won a Golden Globe and is
- [#PodcastDay Token Skeptic Special Episode](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/09/30/podcastday-token-skeptic-special-episode/) - Today is a day to celebrate the podcast - for it is International Podcast Day! As a keen podcaster myself, I decided to investigate just what podcasting means to people involved in the practice. Featured Interviews: Steve Lee - Steve is the founder of Modern Life Podcast Network, Two Thumbs Up Media and the creator
- [Episode Two Hundred And Seven - On Water Found On Mars, Adventures In The Anthropocene and The Science Show](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/09/29/episode-two-hundred-and-seven-on-water-found-on-mars-adventures-in-the-anthropocene-and-the-science-show/) - This is episode two hundred and seven of the Token Skeptic podcast! As always, you can support the show on Patreon.com/kyliesturgess, where I post updates, bonus content and even reward you for supporting my podcasts. The chances of anything coming from Mars may still be a billion to one - but the news of salty water
- [Episode Two Hundred And Five - On National Science Week (Part Two)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/08/22/episode-two-hundred-and-five-on-national-science-week-part-two/) - Again, huge thanks to the organisers of National Science Week - and also to RTRFM and the radio show Talk The Talk - check them out for the full episode with the interviews we did live on the station, and consider supporting RTRFM's RadioThon. As always, you can support these shows and get behind-the-scenes content at
- [Episode Two Hundred - On Tesla, Scientology, Psychics - And Skepticism](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/06/25/episode-two-hundred-on-tesla-scientology-psychics-and-skepticism/) - Welcome to episode two hundred. The show finally made it! This is a thank you to everyone who has supported the Token Skeptic podcast over many years. There's a number of people who have consistently supported the show, some who have done so financially - and whether you are still with or have moved on
- [Urban Legendary Eleven](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/08/30/urban-legendary-eleven/) - The Eleventh Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - as well as my immense gratitude for your support. What follows is a
- [Episode Two Hundred And Four - On National Science Week At #PerthScienceFestival](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/08/16/episode-two-hundred-and-four-on-national-science-week-at-perthsciencefestival/) - Welcome to episode #204 of the Token Skeptic podcast! Huge thanks to the organisers of National Science Week, Murdoch University and the SciTech folks for helping me get these interviews during the Perth Science Festival - microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles will be appearing live on the RTRFM Tuesday Mag show this week! As always, you can support these
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Eight - On Sceptici în România - Skepticism In Romania](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/04/23/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-eight-on-sceptici-in-romania-skepticism-in-romania/) - The first skeptical podcast in Romania, Sceptici în România, aka “Skeptical Romania” takes a skeptical view on education, law, politics, science, pseudo-science, miracle claims, miracle cures and vampires. Each episode has either a interview, a debate or a science segment - a podcast in a country where superstition is the norm and paranormal can be seen as
- [Episode Two Hundred And Three - On After The Gold Rush, Skeptical Archaeology And Light For Riley](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/08/06/episode-two-hundred-and-three-on-after-the-gold-rush-skeptical-archaeology-and-light-for-riley/) - Welcome to episode #203 of the Token Skeptic podcast! Where's all the skeptical fiction and comic books? There's not much out there - but After The Gold Rush is after your support to make a difference. A comic inspired by the rise of the skeptical, science, and Atheism movements, After The Gold Rush is a
- [Episode Two Hundred And Two - On Uranium: Twisting The Dragon's Tail, Surveillance And Killer AI](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/07/29/episode-two-hundred-and-two-on-uranium-twisting-the-dragons-tail-surveillance-and-killer-ai/) - Episode #202 of Token Skeptic - and as always, if you'd like to support the show and future episodes, check out the Patreon page at patreon.com/kyliesturgess - there's lots of additional features and bonus content for those who help the podcast continue! What’s the deal with uranium? Why are people so fascinated yet terrified by
- [Urban Legendary Ten](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/07/25/urban-legendary-ten/) - The Tenth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess. For as little as $1, you can help with the hosting and producing of the show - as well as my immense gratitude for your support. What follows is a
- [Episode Two Hundred And One - On Pluto, Discovery Centre And The Podcast Science Vs](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/07/20/episode-two-hundred-and-one-on-pluto-discovery-centre-and-the-podcast-science-vs/) - Welcome to episode #201 of Token Skeptic - and as always, if you'd like to support the show and future episodes, check out the Patreon page at patreon.com/kyliesturgess - there's lots of additional features and bonus content for those who help the podcast continue! Science Vs is one hot podcast! In Science Vs, science journalist
- [Urban Legendary Nine](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/06/30/urban-legendary-nine/) - The Ninth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess ***** What follows is a series of interviews, conducted by Kylie Sturgess, which aired on RTRM. "A young, beautiful woman is given the terrible news she has inoperable brain
- [SymbioticA Talk - Token Skepticism: Podcasting Science And Pop Culture](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/03/01/symbiotica-talk-token-skepticism-podcasting-science-and-pop-culture/) - Token Skepticism: Podcasting Science And Pop Culture - presented on 1st March at SymbioticA, UWA What do you want your listeners to know? What can you produce, in a feasible manner? What can podcasting do that other social media mediums (or other traditional forms of outreach) can’t provide? The Token Skeptic podcast began in 2009 and
- [Power Of The Podcast - Token Skeptic Introduction To Podcasting Lecture From ScienceRewired](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/10/12/power-of-the-podcast-token-skeptic-introduction-to-podcasting-lecture-from-sciencerewired/) - Reposted from the ScienceRewired site - head to the conference website for notes on sessions and more. What do you want your listeners to know? What can you produce, in a feasible manner? What can podcasting do that other social media mediums (or other traditional forms of outreach) can’t provide? The Token Skeptic podcast began
- [Basic Intro To Podcasting Questions 101](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/06/22/basic-intro-to-podcasting-questions-101/) - This is a bright and brisk blogpost to answer some of the questions from fellow radio students at the radio course I did over the weekend! If you're not sure about what a podcast is, check out About The Token Skeptic. ***** * What Are Some Good Sites To Host A Podcast If You're Starting
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety Three - On The Unholy Trinity Downunder](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/01/26/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-three-on-the-unholy-trinity-downunder/) - The Atheist Foundation of Australia is bringing The Unholy Trinity to Australia. The Unholy Trinity Downunder Tour brings together three atheist activists for an amazing event. Matt Dillahunty, AronRa, and Seth Andrews take the stage to share stories, interact with a live audience (and with each other), and address some of the challenges and opportunities
- [AtheistAus Podcast - Now A New Show On SoundCloud and iTunes](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/06/04/atheistaus-podcast-now-a-new-show-on-soundcloud-and-itunes/) - For those who haven't been following the fairly-new journey of the AtheistAus Podcast - the official podcast of the Atheist Foundation of Australia - it now has a new and proper home on SoundCloud and its own iTunes feed. The additional details and downloads can also be found on the official listing of the show
- [Urban Legendary Eight](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/05/31/urban-legendary-eight/) - The Eighth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess ***** What follows is a series of interviews, conducted by Kylie Sturgess, which all aired on RTRM. The GST was introduced by the Howard government in 2000 and applies
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety Nine - On Skepticism 101 With John Scalzi, Daniel Midgley and Kylie Sturgess](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/05/31/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-nine-on-skepticism-101-with-john-scalzi-daniel-midgley-and-kylie-sturgess/) - This is a very long, panel recording - with tremendous thanks to SwanCon and their organisers (and the fellow panelists, John and Daniel!) for allowing this to happen. A 101 on skeptical thinking, from vaccine myths to cryptozoology, and why knowing more about the world is no hindrance to creative thinking and wonderment. If you’re
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety Eight - On Conferences And FameLab Competitions](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/05/17/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-eight-on-conferences-and-famelab-competitions/) - This is a three-for-one episode! Interviews and vox pop at the Australian FameLab finals, held this week in my home town. ***** From Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2015, the 16th European Skeptics Congress is happening! Speakers and presentations will include representatives from Sense about Science, Professor Stephen Law, Andrew Copson of the British Humanists Association, Dr
- [Urban Legendary Seven](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/05/05/urban-legendary-seven/) - The Seventh Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess ***** What follows is a series of interviews, conducted by Kylie Sturgess, Tanya Bunter and Em Burrows, which all aired on RTRM and/or The Wire. Bjørn Lomborg is the director
- [AtheistAus Podcast - Episode Three](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/05/01/atheistaus-podcast-episode-three/) - Welcome to the AtheistAus Podcast, episode three! In this show: Sydney Queer Atheists is an organisation of queer, GLBTIAOQQ and gender/sex/sexuality/romanticism diverse atheists, agnostics and other nonbelievers based in Sydney, Australia - though they welcome you wherever you happen to be! It's a non-autonomous group, for everyone who is queer-friendly and atheist-friendly. In 2015, the
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety Seven - On The Escapist - Interview With Lawrence Leung](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/05/01/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-seven-on-the-escapist-interview-with-lawrence-leung/) - This show is a rambling, chatty diversion with fellow former-MC of the Global Atheist Convention, Lawrence Leung, at a cafe in Perth! We chat about his new show - The Escapist - about being a performer and the joys of being a skeptic and an atheist. The Escapist show is happening TONIGHT, Friday May 1st at the Octagon
- [Token Skeptic Finalist For Podcasting in the Ockham's 2015 ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/04/12/token-skeptic-finalist-for-podcasting-in-the-ockhams-2015/) - Thanks everyone who voted! I don't think I'll win (again!) this year but it's awesome to be considered. Back to podcasting... too many due now!
- [SwanCon 2015 - "How To Be More Skeptical" Talk](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/04/03/swancon-2015-how-to-be-more-skeptical-talk/) - If you're reading this, most likely you were at the SwanCon40 2015 talk I gave - and here are my notes! Powerpoint slides! Here's what I chatted about. Brains Books Both - suggested books for you to check out!
- [The Scope Of Skepticism: Interviews, Essays And Observations From The Token Skeptic Podcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/04/the-scope-of-skepticism/) - Here's the newly-released book for the podcast, featuring twenty chapters of interviews and essays - documenting my adventures world-wide from five years of podcasting! The Scope of Skepticism: Interviews, Essays and Observations from the Token Skeptic Podcast, now out at Lulu.com. "I hope I know enough about history and human nature to agree that there is
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety Six - On International Women's Day ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/03/08/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-six-on-international-womens-day/) - A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out https://www.patreon.com/kyliesturgess - and consider becoming a Patreon for these shows. In celebration of International Women's Day - a few interviews aired previously online, and a few you may not have heard before! Fashion and Style journalist Pip Christmass wrote in the May 2014 West Australian about the tirade that
- [Episode Forty-Eight - On Scepticisme Scientifique - An Interview With Jean-Michel Abrassart](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/31/episode-forty-eight-on-scepticisme-scientifique-an-interview-with-jean-michel-abrassart/) - The last episode of the year 2010! Direct mp3 here. This is a pre-recorded interview with Jean-Michel Abrassart, who is the: “National winner 2010' in the European Podcast Awards (Category France / Personality – a podcast made by an individual – with the support of a professional organization or not). Jean-Michel holds a degree in
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Four - On Morning Heresy - Interview With Paul Fidalgo ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/11/13/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-four-on-morning-heresy-interview-with-paul-fidalgo/) - Paul Fidalgo is the communications director of the Center for Inquiry, and previously led communications for the Secular Coalition for America and FairVote: the Center for Voting and Democracy. He holds a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University, where his master’s thesis was on atheists in American politics. Paul is also an
- [Talk Presented At The New Zealand Skeptics Conference #NZSkepConf](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/09/08/talk-presented-at-the-new-zealand-skeptics-conference-nzskepconf/) - Firstly, huge thanks to Gerald U, for encouraging the podcast and leading me to wear a very nice suit for my talk. I hope to have a photo of it up online soon! Video reference: The Strange Power of the Placebo Effect by Daniel Keogh Other online from talk: We Are The Media: Amanda Palmer
- [Urban Legendary Six](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/02/28/urban-legendary-six/) - The Sixth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess ***** Earlier this year, Lars Andersen - a self-described painter and writer from Denmark,who first became interested in ancient archery practices about ten years ago – produced a video
- [AtheistAus Podcast - Episode Two](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/02/28/atheistaus-podcast-episode-two/) - Second episode of the AtheistAus Podcast! We would like to open this show with our thoughts and sympathies to the family and friends of Dr. Avijit Roy from Bangladesh. Dr. Roy was a role model for rationalists worldwide and a courageous and eloquent defender of reason, science, and free expression, in a country where those values have been
- [Robin Ince Australian Tour Promo](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/02/11/robin-ince-australian-tour-promo/) - Robin Ince is coming to Australia! He will not be bringing zombies, but will be bringing his science/comedy A game, with "Happiness Through Science". Proudly presented by the Atheist Foundation of Australia. More details and links to tickets at http://atheistfoundation.org.au/robinince 8pm Thursday 9 April | Perth | Astor Theatre 8pm Saturday 11 April | Adelaide
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety Five - On Profs And Pints At The Perth Fringe Festival](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/02/11/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-five-on-profs-and-pints-at-the-perth-fringe-festival/) - As promised at the event! With many thanks to SciTech's Renae Sayers for allowing me to record the show, the whole SciTech and backstage team for helping make this happen. The Profs and Pints Fringe World show was sold out on the 10th February, but I was given the opportunity to record the live show.
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety Four - On A Scientist In Wonderland - Interview With Edzard Ernst](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/02/03/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-four-on-a-scientist-in-wonderland-interview-with-edzard-ernst/) - A quick note about supporting the podcasts! Check out https://www.patreon.com/kyliesturgess - and consider becoming a Patreon for these shows. Professor Edzard Ernst has written the story of his life as a doctor and a scientist - in A Scientist in Wonderland: A Memoir of Searching for Truth and Finding Trouble Despite a youthful ambition to become a jazz
- [Urban Legendary Five - Kinda Thinky](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/01/30/urban-legendary-five-kinda-thinky/) - The Fifth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess ***** In this episode, I'm talking to Dr Rod Lamberts and Dr Will Grant of Kinda Thinky. It's a live show from Canberra, which pushes the boundaries of talk shows
- [Pilot Episode of the AtheistAus Podcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/01/23/pilot-episode-of-the-atheistaus-podcast/) - Something different in the Token Skeptic podcast feed - this is the pilot episode of the AtheistAus Podcast. The official feed will be out soon! Accepting death is never easy. But we don’t need religion to find peace, comfort, and solace in the face of death. In her new collection of essays, Comforting Thoughts That Have
- [Episode One Hundred and Ninety Two - On Art, Vaccinations, Comedy and Cancer](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/01/23/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-two-on-art-vaccinations-comedy-and-cancer/) - Welcome to episode #192! Just in time for the long weekend here in Australia. The first interview is with Alexia Sinclair, about her work and that of a range of other artists, writers and more world-wide, who have all contributed to the Gates Foundation’s The Art Of Saving A Life. Alexia Sinclair's contribution is a
- [Urban Legendary Four](https://tokenskeptic.org/2015/01/14/urban-legendary-four/) - The Fourth Urban Legendary Show! Remember, if you'd like to support the show (and get behind-the-scenes content and rewards - check out the Patreon site at patreon.com/kyliesturgess ***** For this episode - there's a distinct trend towards graphic art, comic art, gaming and promoting science, feminism, reason and the love of philosophy. Four interviews in total, with
- [Urban Legendary Three](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/12/31/urban-legendary-three/) - The Third Urban Legendary Show! Alerts for vaccine-preventable diseases are sadly still with us - and you might consider checking your immunisation status and that of your children, when you hear of outbreaks in the news. In Australia, there's new help for Indigenous people when it comes to keeping up to date with the immunisation schedule
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety One - On Filming A Year Without God And Gene Patenting In Australia](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/12/30/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-one-on-filming-a-year-without-god-and-gene-patenting-in-australia/) - Almost a year ago, Ryan Bell, a professor and former pastor of a Seventh-day Adventist church, announced that he would “try on” atheism and “live as if there is no God” for twelve months. The experiment has ended - and he has decided that atheism is his choice. But what happened on the journey? For this interview, I
- [Episode One Hundred And Ninety - On Psychic Awareness Month - Interview With Michael Marshall](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/10/10/episode-one-hundred-and-ninety-on-psychic-awareness-month-interview-with-michael-marshall/) - In March of this year, the UK charity Good Thinking was contacted by Mark Tilbrook. Mark is a skeptical activist who had been planning to hand out leaflets to people on their way to attend a range of psychic shows. Both during and after the events, Mark had to deal with the threat of undue legal
- [Support The New Token Skeptic Book!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/09/26/support-the-new-token-skeptic-book/) - Get the details by heading to the IndieGoGo site: I'm the author of one self-published book on skepticism, secularism and atheism, published in 2013, called The Scope Of Skepticism: Interviews, Essays and Observations From the Token Skeptic Podcast . In 2014, I worked on creating the second book, which is still untitled. However, the chapters are written, the
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Nine - On Ada Lovelace Day - Interview With Suw Charman-Anderson](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/10/04/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-nine-on-ada-lovelace-day-interview-with-suw-charman-anderson/) - Tuesday 14 October 2014 is Ada Lovelace Day, an international day celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. For this interview, I speak to Suw Charman-Anderson. A committed digital rights advocate, in 2005 Suw founded the UK’s Open Rights Group and is the driving force behind Ada Lovelace Day. She is the
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Eight - On An Honest Liar With James Randi](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/10/01/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-eight-on-an-honest-liar-with-james-randi/) - James Randi is the founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF). Formerly a professional stage magician, he began to use his considerable experience in illusions and deceptions when studying the techniques, strategies and tricks used by charlatans who pretend to have real supernatural powers. An eighty-six year old secular humanist, atheist and skeptic, James Randi has investigated paranormal,
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Seven - On The Society For Science Based Healthcare](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/09/16/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-seven-on-the-society-for-science-based-healthcare/) - It's been a while! But with this episode comes a new-look website - so check it out at tokenskeptic.org, with huge thanks to Faster Pussycat Productions! The Society for Science Based Healthcare believes that a strong basis in rigorous science is a necessary prerequisite for providing safe and effective healthcare. Decisions regarding public funding of healthcare
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Six - AFFBR Talk At MONA By Raphael Lataster](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/08/17/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-si-affbr-talk-at-mona-by-raphael-lataster/) - On the 26th and 27th of July, the Atheist Foundation of Australia were represented at the inaugural Australian Fair for Freedom of Belief and Religion (AFFBR). Held at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart, Tasmania, the aim was to bring together a diverse range of groups, communities and organisations to present a spectrum
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Five – On ExpeRimental And Wikibombing For ScienceWeek #ozwomensci ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/07/27/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-five-on-experimental-and-wikibombing-for-scienceweek-ozwomensci/) - Welcome to Episode One Hundred And Eighty Five! It's important that kids not just hear that science is important - they should also practice their observation skills and enjoy getting their hands dirty with activities. Science is something that they should feel they are involved with, even if they might still be trying to understand
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Four - On Safe And Secular - Interview With Michael De Dora](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/06/26/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-four-on-safe-and-secular-interview-with-michael-de-dora/) - Welcome to episode one hundred and eighty four of the Token Skeptic. As you may have heard in the news this week, the American Food and Drug Administration has given a controversial Houston doctor the green light to continue providing experimental cancer treatments. The FDA has lifted restrictions on a clinical trial run by Stanislaw
- [Urban Legendary Two - Interview With Joe Kleiman On "Blackfish"](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/04/12/urban-legendary-two-interview-with-joe-kleiman-on-blackfish/) - The Second Urban Legendary Show! An interview with Joseph Kleiman, about the documentary "Blackfish", directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and associated issues. Additional news: "Ruling was made on the 11th April 2014, in SeaWorld's appeals case against OSHA. Ruling was not favorable to SeaWorld. The only option remaining is US Supreme Court. The OSHA decision affects only Orlando, not the
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty Three - On The Atheist Alphabet And Trollhunter - Interview With Catherine Deveny](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/04/09/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-three-on-the-atheist-alphabet-and-trollhunter-interview-with-catherine-deveny/) - For this episode, I talk to Catherine Deveny (right) - about her crowdsourced video, The Atheist Alphabet and the Melbourne Comedy festival show, The Trollhunter. The Trollhunter is currently playing until April 20th at the Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers, Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton. "Acid-tongued, potty-mouthed" Catherine Deveny and "Too ugly to be raped"
- [Best Of Podcast Competition Won!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/03/06/best-of-podcast-competition-won/) - Well done to Gerry, who has won the #182 competition! The episodes in order are: 122 Several at Berlin world skeptics congress 123 Jonny Scaramanga 128 Robin Ince 130 Dr Pamela Gay and Fraser Cain 131 Sue Knight 136 Warren Bonett 139 Ashley Ng 142 Prof Uta Firth IFLS Live in Oz with Elise Andrew 170 Robin Ince and Trent Burton 165
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty One - On The Checkout - Interview With Julian Morrow](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/02/20/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-one-on-the-checkout-interview-with-julian-morrow/) - The Checkout is a satirical consumer affairs series on Australia's ABC TV, presented by Julian Morrow and Craig Reucassel from The Chaser team, Kirsten Drysdale, Kate Browne, Scott Abbot, Zoe Norton Lodge and Ben Jenkins. From cradles to graves, everyone’s a customer - and we have the right not to remain silent. Each week, The Checkout takes a
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighty - On The State Of Skepticism - NZ Skeptics Convention 2013](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/02/13/episode-one-hundred-and-eighty-on-the-state-of-skepticism-nz-skeptics-convention-2013/) - Welcome to the 180th episode - with many thanks to the New Zealand Skeptics, this is the audio from a panel I took part on, during Saturday, September 7, 2013. Moderator: Peter Griffin - founder and director of the Science Media Centre, editor of http://Sciblogs.co.nz, tech columnist for the Listener. http://www.petergriffin.co.nz. Dr Pamela Gay is an astronomer, writer, and
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy Nine - On Adventures At The #ASC14 - Skeptical Science, Brain Craft And The Science Of Immunisation](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/02/09/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-nine-on-adventures-at-the-asc14-skeptical-science-brain-craft-and-the-science-of-immunisation/) - This week I was working at the Australian Science Communicators conference of 2014 (ASC14), held in sunny Brisbane from the 2-5th February. While I was there, I took the chance to catch up with three great science communicators: John Cook, Vanessa Hill and Kylie Walker. John Cook is the Climate Communication Fellow for the Global
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy Eight - On Vaccine Risk Perceptions And Ad Hoc Risk Communication - An Interview With Professor Dan Kahan](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/02/07/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-eight-on-vaccine-risk-perceptions-and-ad-hoc-risk-communication-an-interview-with-professor-dan-kahan/) - The gap between scientific facts and the understanding of the general public is one that science communicators debate about a lot. Since many of the Token Skeptic episodes look at the issue of misunderstandings about vaccination, I'm always keen to look at what research is being done in that field. In January of this year,
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy Five - On I Immunise - Interview With Dr Katie Attwell](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/01/29/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-five-on-i-immunise-interview-with-dr-katie-attwell/) - I'm very fortunate to live in a great part of the world, near Fremantle in Western Australia. I'm also very fortunate that there's proactive people here who are very concerned about vaccination rates - and are willing to try outreach in a number of different ways. For this interview, I talked to Dr Katie Attwell,
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy Seven - On A Better Life - Interview With Chris Johnson](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/02/02/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-seven-on-a-better-life-interview-with-chris-johnson/) - For this episode, I talk to Chris Johnson, the creator of the book A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World Without God. The myth persists. Even in our modern world, countless people believe that without God, one’s life has no purpose or meaning — that the lives of atheists are devoid
- [Episode One Hundred and Seventy Six - On Science Communication And Education - Ann Reid Of The NCSE](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/02/01/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-six-on-science-communication-and-education-ann-reid-of-the-ncse/) - Welcome to episode one hundred and seventy-six! Ann Reid is the new executive director of the USA's National Centre For Science Education. Reid succeeds Eugenie C. Scott, who served as executive director for twenty-seven years, 1986 to 2013. Like NCSE itself, Reid combines scientific excellence with communications expertise. For fifteen years she worked as a
- [Episode Seventy-Six – On Manga And Amaz!ng-ness - Interview With Jack Scanlan And Sara Mayhew](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/08/18/episode-seventy-six-on-manga-and-amazng-ness-interview-with-jack-scanlan-and-sara-mayhew/) - I'm back... and this is a little double-interview (for the price of one!) with two wonderful people: Jack Scanlan of the Young Australian Skeptics/ Naontiotami blog and Sara Mayhew of 'There Are Four Lights' blog and 'Legend of the Ztarr' fame!They are both first-time Amaz!ng Meeting attendees (Sara presented on the main stage!) and prime
- [Episode Twenty-Nine – On The Invisible Gorilla – An Interview With Daniel Simons And Christopher Chabris](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/07/17/episode-twenty-nine-on-the-invisible-gorilla-an-interview-with-daniel-simons-and-christopher-chabris/) - Direct link to mp3 here! For many listening to this podcast - the phrase 'Did you see the gorilla?' might remind you of a group of people throwing a basketball to each other. For those who have no idea - before you go any further, check out the award-winning video that will feature in the
- [Episode Thirty-One – On Science Communication - An Interview With Dr Jesse Shore](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/07/30/episode-thirty-one-on-science-communication-an-interview-with-dr-jesse-shore/) - SORRY FOR THE DELAY - Libsyn upload was completely unhelpful and I did a 'work-around'. MP3 of the episode is here! Welcome to Episode Thirty-One! This week, after attending a workshop on evaluation, I had the chance to talk to the President of the Australian Science Communicators, Dr Jesse Shore! He is the brain behind
- [Episode Thirty-Four – On Saving Your Breath For Running Ponies - An Interview With Bec Crew For Science Week](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/08/14/episode-thirty-four-on-saving-your-breath-for-running-ponies-an-interview-with-bec-crew-for-science-week/) - It is a great honor to celebrate Australia's National Science Week for 2010, by interviewing science blogger Bec Crew, who writes the informative and hilarious Save Your Breath For Running Ponies! She's a twenty-six year old Archeology graduate and journalist, who won the Big Blog Theory Competition by popular vote, earning it the title of
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy Four - On Art And Science - Carbon Dating And The Society for Science-Based Medicine](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/01/11/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-four-on-art-and-science-carbon-dating-and-the-society-for-science-based-medicine/) - Welcome to another episode of Token Skeptic - with Kyle Sanders from Carbon Dating and Dr Mark Crislip with the new The Society for Science-Based Medicine! Kyle Sanders began writing comics at the University of Science And Fine Arts for a student-run lampoon site, then spun-off to create the college webcomic. Following pilot training and a move to Little Rock,
- [The Launch Of The Urban Legendary Radio Show](https://tokenskeptic.org/2014/01/10/the-launch-of-the-urban-legendary-radio-show/) - Episode One Hundred and Seventy Four (featuring a chat with Kyle Sanders from Carbon Dating and Dr Mark Crislip about the new The Society for Science-Based Medicine!) is out tomorrow... ...But first, here's the first Patreon supported podcast out from Urban Legendary! The show will be on iTunes very soon, at https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/urban-legendary-radio-show/id794505693. In order to get the
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy Three - On Bad PR - Interview With Michael Marshall](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/12/25/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-three-on-bad-pr-interview-with-michael-marshall/) - Announcement! Not only is the 25th December the birthday of the Token Skeptic podcast - it's also the day that the Patreon support site is launched! Check out http://www.patreon.com/kyliesturgess and consider supporting the show into 2014! There's rewards for your support and even goals to reach along the way, so I hope you can be a
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy Two - On Abominable Science - Interview With Daniel Loxton And Donald Prothero](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/12/23/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-two-on-abominable-science-interview-with-daniel-loxton-and-donald-prothero/) - The cover of Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids may resemble a 1920’s-era science fiction magazine, but the contents are educational, entertaining and downright skeptical. With years of experience in investigating paranormal claims and teaching critical thinking, the combined powers of Daniel Loxton and Donald Prothero present the arguments for
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy - On The Incomplete Map Of The Cosmic Genome](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/10/09/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-on-the-incomplete-map-of-the-cosmic-genome/) - For this episode, I talk to comedian and writer Robin Ince and writer and director Trent Burton about what started in 2011 as a documentary project and has now become the application "The Incomplete Map of the Cosmic Genome". In the words of Richard Feynman, “We are matter with curiosity.” The Incomplete Map of the Cosmic
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventy One - Interview With Nathan Gray Of BoySetsFire By Sebastian Bartoschek](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/11/20/episode-one-hundred-and-seventy-one-interview-with-nathan-gray-of-boysetsfire-by-sebastian-bartoschek/) - This is a special episode (with apologies for the delay!) with an interview conducted by the awesome Sebastian Bartoschek with the lead singer of BoySetsFire, Nathan Gray. BoySetsFire is a post-hardcore band from Newark, Delaware that formed in October 1994, featuring guitarists Chad Istvan and Josh Latshaw, vocalist Nathan Gray, and bassists Chris Rakus and Robert Ehrenbrand. The latest album by BoySets Fire,
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Nine - On Memes, Blogs And Videos: How Social Media Has Transformed The Way We Communicate Science](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/08/29/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-nine-on-memes-blogs-and-videos-how-social-media-has-transformed-the-way-we-communicate-science/) - This is the audio (video references included at the end of this blogpost if you wish to see them) from a National Science Week, CPAS and CAASTRO, Science Alert and ANU Colleges of Science lecture, which was held on Friday, August 9 2013, at the Finkel Lecture Theatre John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU. The event
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Eight - On The Australian Tour Of Prof. Brian Cox](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/08/14/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-eight-on-the-australian-tour-of-prof-brian-cox/) - Welcome to a special episode celebrating National Science Week in Australia! I've been busy as anything with the #IFLSLive event over in Sydney and due to technical issues this is a little later than planned - but here's (finally!) the full interview I conducted with Professor Brian Cox at the start of the week, with
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Seven – On Being Chronically Skeptical ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/08/10/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-seven-on-chronically-skeptical-with-doubtful-news-update/) - Welcome to episode one hundred and sixty-seven of the Token Skeptic podcast! "Chronically Skeptical" is an on-line resource specifically intended for those with chronic (and other) illnesses and disabilities who prefer their social support network free of the mystical, the magical, the misinformed, the unproven and the dangerously deluded. For this interview, I spoke to
- [Special IFLSLive In Oz Episode – Interview With ASAP Science](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/07/30/special-iflslive-in-oz-episode-interview-with-asap-science/) - Here’s another interview for IFLSLive, featuring during ScienceWeek in Australia! ScienceAlert & Powerhouse Museum present IFLS Live! An evening celebrating science at 500 Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney on the 12th August. Canadian biologists and educators Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown take a unique approach to presenting biological concepts – and as founders and creators of ASAP Science, they have reached over 10 million
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Six - On "And In Science" And Doubtful News Round-Up](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/07/27/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-six-on-and-in-science-and-doubtful-news-round-up/) - Welcome to Episode One Hundred and Sixty Six! This episode features an interview with "And In Science" creator Rohan Kapitany - and a brief update on some of the following Doubtful News items, for Saturday, 27th July 2013. Firstly, two highly recommended books: Haunting America by Dr Karen Stollznow and Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Five - On An Interview With Dr Paul Offit And Doubtful News Round-Up](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/07/17/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-five-on-an-interview-with-dr-paul-offit-and-doubtful-news-round-up/) - Welcome to Episode One Hundred and Sixty Five! This episode features a brief update on some of the following Doubtful News items, for Wednesday, 17th July 2013: Pam Ragland, Terry Smith: No, psychics can’t help murder victims. Slate In Iraq, the Bomb-Detecting Device That Didn’t Work, Except to Make Money – BusinessWeek. Madonna leads you
- [Special IFLSLive In Oz Episode - Interview With Dr Carin Bondar](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/07/18/special-iflslive-in-oz-episode-interview-with-dr-carin-bondar/) - Here's another interview for IFLSLive, featuring during ScienceWeek in Australia! ScienceAlert & Powerhouse Museum present IFLS Live! An evening celebrating science at 500 Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney on the 12th August. Dr Carin Bondar is a 'Biologist with a Twist' - she has a great love of science, a charismatic personality and a determination to tell great science stories. Her PhD is in
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Four – On Immunisation (Part Two) – Interview With Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/07/12/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-four-on-immunisation-part-two-interview-with-professor-elizabeth-elliott-am/) - Welcome to part two of the immunisation issues in Australia investigation, here on the Token Skeptic podcast! At the end of last month, I had the great fortune to catch up with Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM, while she was at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, here in my home town of Perth. She
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Three - On Immunisation (Part One) - Interview With Senator Richard Di Natale ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/07/12/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-three-on-immunisation-part-one-interview-with-senator-richard-di-natale/) - Welcome back to the Token Skeptic podcast - I've been very busy teaching philosophy, which has taken me away from working on the podcast, but it's great to have listeners still tuning in and supporting the show. Please do keep sending in suggestions and ideas, every bit helps, along with reviews and likes on iTunes
- [Special IFLSLive In Oz Episode - Interview With Elise Andrew](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/06/26/special-iflslive-in-oz-episode-interview-with-elise-andrew/) - IFLSLive for ScienceWeek Australia! Tickets On Sale, Wednesday 3rd July - See more here. Elise Andrew will be appearing at IFLS Live! ScienceAlert & Powerhouse Museum present IFLS Live! An evening celebrating science 500 Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney 6pm, 12 August 2013 General admission: $35 Concession and Powerhouse members: $30 Tickets include one free drink
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty Two - On Science Communication Books With Embiggen Books](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/06/03/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-two-on-science-communication-books-with-embiggen-books/) - A discussion about the wonders of books that get you into science, with Warren Bonett of Embiggen Books - found at 197-203, Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria. It's a month of science communication goodness nation-wide - but if you're heading Melbourne-way, you should be checking out the following events: "Giants of Medicine" - free event with Prof
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty One - On Vaccinations - Interview With Associate Professor Peter Richmond](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/05/25/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-one-on-vaccinations-interview-with-associate-professor-peter-richmond/) - On Tuesday, May 21st, the State Government of Western Australia launched a new strategy aimed at improving immunisation rates among Western Australian children, to prevent outbreaks of diseases such as measles, rubella and meningitis. Health Minister Kim Hames said WA had slightly lower immunisation rates than other jurisdictions and that the WA Immunisation Strategy 2013-2015 would
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixty - On Fitnah - Interview With Maryam Namazie](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/04/29/episode-one-hundred-and-sixty-on-fitnah-interview-with-maryam-namazie/) - Maryam Namazie is a political activist, campaigner and blogger, and the spokesperson for Fitnah - Movement for Women's Liberation, and also the Equal Rights Now, One Law for All Campaign against Sharia Law in Britain and the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain. The official site for Fitnah: Movement for Women's Liberation can be found at http://fitnahmovement.blogspot.co.uk, and is described as a protest movement demanding
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Nine - On Psychiatric Tales, Science Tales And Faking A Moon Landing With Darryl Cunningham](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/04/27/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-nine-on-psychiatric-tales-science-tales-and-faking-a-moon-landing-with-darryl-cunningham/) - Today marks the end of World Immunisation Week and if there's one thing I could recommend to people who are thinking of discussing the value of science and vaccination, it would be work like that created by Darryl Cunningham. Darryl Cunningham went to Leeds College of Art and is a prolific cartoonist, sculptor and photographer. He
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Seven - On The Media Guide To Skepticism - Interview With Sharon Hill](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/04/16/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-seven-on-the-media-guide-to-skepticism-interview-with-sharon-hill/) - Welcome back listeners and thanks to everyone for the supportive messages and Tweets about the Token Skeptic podcast's win in the Ockhams Awards at the recent QEDCon! I'm very proud to have been selected by the judging panel, after seeing the very impressive competition that I was up against - please do check out all
- [Token Skeptic - 2013 Ockhams Award For Podcasting!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/04/14/token-skeptic-2013-ockham-award-for-podcasting/) - The Token Skeptic won an award over at QEDCon, which is running this weekend! Here's the speech I wrote in the highly unlikely case I won (with extra huge thanks to Hayley Stevens of http://hayleyisaghost.co.uk for saying it and collecting the award on my behalf): Big thank yous to the The Skeptic, The Ockhams Awards Committee and QEDCon, who
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Six - On Why Is There A Skeptical Movement - Interview With Daniel Loxton](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/02/26/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-six-on-why-is-there-a-skeptical-movement-interview-with-daniel-loxton/) - On February 6th of this year, the Skeptics Society announced a new project over on the Skepticblogs site, authored by Daniel Loxton: For over twenty years, the Skeptics Society and Skeptic magazine have labored at the forefront of the skeptical movement—constantly experimenting, often pushing the boundaries, but always circling back to the heart of the
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty Six - On Atheist Books 101 With Embiggen Books](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/09/15/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-six-on-atheist-books-101-with-embiggen-books/) - "Books are no more threatened by Kindle than stairs are by elevators." Stephen Fry. Embiggen Books, the fantastic rationalist bookstore in Melbourne, has a brand new revamped website and a science-based bookclub - and naturally, some of the best reads in the southern hemisphere! For this episode, Warren Bonett and I investigate how books can
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Five - On Reclaiming A Secular Australia - Interview With Sean Faircloth](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/02/19/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-five-on-reclaiming-a-secular-australia-interview-with-sean-faircloth/) - Get ready Australia and New Zealand - Sean Faircloth is on his way! Sean Faircloth was hired as the Secular Coalition for America’s Executive Director in June of 2009 and served a decade in the Maine State Legislature. In his last term he was elected the Majority Whip by his colleagues and was an accomplished
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Three - On Mice And Minds - Interview With Dr Emma Burrows](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/02/07/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-three-on-mice-and-minds-interview-with-dr-emma-burrows/) - Welcome to episode one hundred and fifty-three! Dr Burrows, of the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne, has been given a Victoria Fellowship to continue her study in new touchscreen technology, which aims to improve treatment for dementia, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. For this episode of the Token Skeptic, we discuss her work
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Four - On Little March - Interview With Shelley Segal](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/02/09/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-four-on-little-march-interview-with-shelley-segal/) - Shelley Segal was brought up in a musical family, singing from the age of three and performing with her father’s wedding band from age eleven. She's been performing her original music live for ten years and recording for four years and even moved to the UK for a production deal and recorded two albums there.
- [One Hundred And Thirty Nine - On The Seralini Affair And GM Foods - Interview With Dr Ashley Ng](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/10/04/one-hundred-and-thirty-nine-on-the-seralini-affair-and-gm-foods-interview-with-dr-ashley-ng/) - This is a special episode inspired by a listener's request - welcome to episode 139! Recently I've been plugging a feedback survey, which included a question on "who or what would you like to hear discussed on the show" - and clearly I have to work on making my previous episodes easier to access and
- [Update On AllTrials! GlaxoSmithKline To Publish The Results Of All Its Drug Trials ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/02/07/update-on-alltrials-glaxosmithkline-to-publish-the-results-of-all-its-drug-trials/) - The last interview on the Token Skeptic podcast featured Dr Ben Goldacre, talking about AllTrials - here's some news! From The Guardian: GlaxoSmithKline to publish clinical trial data - GSK becomes first major pharmaceutical company to commit to publishing the results of all its drug trials. GlaxoSmithKline, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical company, has become the world's first
- [Vote For Token Skeptic In The UK Skeptic "Ockham" Awards!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/01/28/vote-for-token-skeptic-in-the-uk-skeptic-ockham-awards/) - Now, I promoted the UK Skeptic "Ockham" Awards last year and my friend Dan Keogh won for the Best Science Video category (The Placebo Effect by Daniel Keogh and Luke Harris) for a show produced in 2011! So it's worth a try rallying to get some help and it'd be great even just to get into the finals
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty Two - On Bad Pharma And AllTrials.Net - Interview With Dr Ben Goldacre](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/01/18/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-two-on-bad-pharma-and-alltrials-net-interview-with-dr-ben-goldacre/) - Dr Ben Goldacre is a best-selling author, broadcaster, medical doctor and academic who specialises in unpicking dodgy scientific claims from drug companies, newspapers, government reports, PR people and quacks. As of 2012 he is Wellcome research fellow in epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His first book, Bad Science sold over 400,000 copies,
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty One – On The Houston Cancer Quack  – Interview With David Gorski And Robert Blaskiewicz](https://tokenskeptic.org/2013/01/15/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-one-on-the-houston-cancer-quack-interview-with-david-gorski-and-robert-blaskiewicz/) - For this episode, I do a joint interview with both Dr. David Gorski and Dr Robert Blaskiewicz on the recent fundraising effort called The Houston Cancer Quack, which has already reached over $8000 at www.crowdrise.com/fightchildhoodcancer - for a very good cause. In "honor" of Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski’s 70th birthday on January 23rd, 2013, the Skeptics for the Protection of
- [Episode Ninety-One - On Stanislaw Burszynski, Streisand Effects And Standing Up For Skeptical Bloggers - Andy Lewis of Quackometer](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/01/episode-ninety-one-on-stanislaw-burszynski-streisand-effects-and-standing-up-for-skeptical-bloggers-andy-lewis-of-quackometer/) - Transcript of this podcast is available at http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/on_stanislaw_burzynski_the_streisand_effect/ The UK Observer on Sunday 20th November 2011, published a moving article about a four-year old girl, Billie Banbridge, and an effort to raise money to seek treatment for her inoperable brain tumor. Despite the noble goal and heartwarming effort, featuring the contributions of a number of celebrities
- [Token Skeptic Special Episode - On The End Of 2012 With Doubtful News](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/12/27/token-skeptic-special-episode-on-the-end-of-2012-with-doubtful-news/) - A special final episode for 2012! This includes a round-up of the year with Sharon Hill of Doubtful News and a summary of suggested movies, documentaries and books that I read this year. The full list can be found at My 2012 Reading And Viewing (And Event-Going) In Review. Doubtful News is a unique news feed providing links
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifty - On Fighting And Skepticism - With Dave Jones of Hiyaa! The Martial Arts Podcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/12/25/episode-one-hundred-and-fifty-on-fighting-and-skepticism-with-of-hiyaa-the-martial-arts-podcast/) - Welcome to episode #150 - it's Christmas Day and the fourth birthday of the Token Skeptic podcast! Here's a present for you all, but it's particularly meant for Gerry U., Richard C., Sebastian B., Howard L., the Hoaxilla podcast, all of the donors from Flattr and all the long-term listeners and supporters - that means
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Nine - On The Young Atheist's Survival Guide And The Atheist Census](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/12/19/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-nine-on-the-young-atheists-survival-guide-and-the-atheist-census/) - It's a two-for-one Token Skeptic! Firstly, an interview with Hemant Mehtah, where we talk about his new book, The Young Atheist's Survival Guide: Helping Secular Students Thrive. Hemant Mehta, "The Friendly Atheist" blogger at patheos.com, discusses how to deal with teachers and administrators who promote faith in public schools, handle the peer pressure and ostracism that may come with being
- [Episode Ninety-Six - On Critical Thinking And Santa (Again) – Interview With Matt Lowry](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/25/episode-ninety-six-on-critical-thinking-and-santa-again-interview-with-matt-lowry/) - Recently Matt Lowry wrote a blog-post on Using Mythology as a Critical Thinking Tool: The Lesson of Santa for Kids - just as Tim Minchin wrote a piece for the New Statesman about his own efforts to balance a pro-naturalistic worldview and living a life unencumbered by superstition, while raising kids and encouraging a love of fiction. Matt Lowry is
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Eight - On Apocalypse (Now?) 2012 - Interview With Dr Joseph Gelfer](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/12/07/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-eight-on-apocalypse-now-2012-interview-with-dr-joseph-gelfer/) - Did you catch the Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, doing an advertisment for a JJJ radio show, where she jokingly talked about the impending end of the world? This episode of the Token Skeptic takes a closer look at whether Australians are more skeptical or just as drawn into the claims as any other country when
- [Special Episode - Interviews For TEDxPerth](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/12/07/special-episode-interviews-for-tedxperth/) - TEDxPerth is back, bigger and better with a day-long conference on Saturday, 8 December 2012 at the Octagon Theatre at The University of Western Australia. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Seven - On Being Born To Do Science - Interview With Laurie Tarr](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/12/03/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-seven-on-being-born-to-do-science-interview-with-laurie-tarr/) - Laurie Tarr is a stay-at-home mom with two kids. She has a B.S. in physics from Centre College and works part-time as a science educator for Mad Science of Kentucky. Along with her husband Rob, she founded the Louisville Area Skeptics in 2009, where she organizes Louisville Science Café, a monthly science outreach program for
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Six - On Savita Halappanavar - Interview With The Skeprechaun Podcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/11/29/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-six-on-savita-halappanavar-interview-with-the-skeprechaun-podcast/) - This episode focuses on my questions of the Skeprechaun Podcast - produced by two Irish skeptics Rebecca and Fionnula, looking at their excellent episode #33 called "For Savita". Both episodes contains potentially distressing content, as we both talk about the death of Savita Halappanavar. While the podcasters Rebecca O'Neill and Fionnuala Murphy of Skeprechauns have lively, entertaining and often humorous takes on
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Five - On Wild Sex With Dr Carin Bondar](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/11/24/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-five-on-wild-sex-with-dr-carin-bondar/) - Let's talk about sex. And not just any old sex. The animal kingdom is a wild place -- and it's got mating habits to match. We're getting it on with kinky rituals, titillating pheromones, post-coital cannibalism, golden showers, orgy marathons and penises that put King Kong to shame. Biologist-with-a-twist Dr Carin Bondar is stripping down
- [Social Networking For Scientists Summary](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/11/14/social-networking-for-scientists-summary/) - Notes from the talk I gave on 14th November, on Social Networking for Scientists. What follows is by no means an exhaustive list of links, ideas and suggestions for improving the profile of scientists in Western Australia. As a not-a-scientist (my thesis is in the measurement of paranormal and pseudoscientific beliefs), but a former Media
- [The Token Skeptic Directory - Every Show And Links To Transcripts!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/11/13/the-token-skeptic-directory-every-show-and-links-to-transcripts/) - There's the iTunes link. There's the RSS feed. You can even hear Token Skeptic via Stitcher. But I know that you'd like to be able to select and choose which shows you want to hear. So, here you go! The Token Skeptic List of Episodes gives you direct links to every page of the site for
- [Episode Eighty-Three - Melbourne SkeptiCamp 2011 - Token Skeptic Vodcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/10/22/episode-eighty-three-melbourne-skepticamp-2011-token-skeptic-vodcast/) - The video for Melbourne SkeptiCamp - 2011. Like you, I sometimes worry about the future of skepticism. So, I decided to ask four prominent members of the skeptical community as to their thoughts about the future. What do you hope for the future of skepticism? Thanks to: Karen Stollznow, D.J Grothe, Daniel Loxton, James Randi,
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Three - On How an Atheist Found Common Ground With the Religious - Interview With Chris Stedman](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/11/07/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-three-on-how-an-atheist-found-common-ground-with-the-religious-interview-with-chris-stedman/) - In Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground With the Religious, Chris Stedman draws on his work organizing interfaith and secular communities, his academic study of religion, and his own experiences to argue for the necessity of bridging the growing chasm between atheists and the religious. As someone who has stood on both sides of the divide,
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty Two - On Women In Science And Wikipedia - Interview With Professor Uta Frith](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/10/28/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-two-on-women-in-science-and-wikipedia-interview-with-professor-uta-frith/) - Ada Lovelace Day was held on the 16th October, 2012 - a day that celebrates the contributions of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As you may know, Ada Lovelace is considered the first programmer, due to her work on Charles Babbage's analytical engine. So I was very interested to learn
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty One - On Rbutr And Reddit - Skepticism Online](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/10/13/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-one-on-rbutr-and-reddit-skepticism-online/) - Happy International Skepticism Day! For this episode, I'm talking to Shane Greenup of Rbutr - it's the full version of the interview you might have already caught part of on The Pod Delusion, Episode #155. rbutr is a community driven app which creates links between webpages where the content of one page is a rebuttal
- [Episode One Hundred And Forty - On Great Skepticism - With Pat Linse And Donald Prothero](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/10/09/episode-one-hundred-and-forty-on-great-skepticism-with-pat-linse-and-donald-prothero/) - This is an investigative episode about some of the key figures in skepticism that you may not know much about... and should know more about! Pat Linse is an award winning illustrator who specialized in film industry art before becoming one of the founders of the Skeptics Society, Skeptic magazine, and the creator of Junior Skeptic magazine.
- [One Hundred And Thirty Eight - On Science Engagement And Talking Nerdy To Me - With Bec Crew, Alex Brown And Cara Santa Maria](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/09/28/one-hundred-and-thirty-eight-on-science-engagement-and-talking-nerdy-to-me-with-bec-crew-alex-brown-and-cara-santa-maria/) - Announcement: The Book Launch for "Zombie Tits, Astronaut Fish And Other Weird Animals" by Becky Crew is happening in early October in Sydney - check out her site at Running Ponies for more details! There's a great number of science communicators and science popularisers out there - and many have unique and interesting approaches when
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty Seven - On Questioning Steiner Schools With Quackometer's Andy Lewis](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/09/22/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-seven-on-questioning-steiner-schools-with-quackometers-andy-lewis/) - I first became interested in the progress of Steiner (or "Waldorf") schools while doing some investigating for my talk at the World Skeptics Congress in Berlin, earlier this year. Some of the research I did included not only articles written for the Skeptical Inquirer ("Weird Science at Steiner School", Fall 1991) and André Sebastiani's extensive investigation on anthroposophy,
- [I'm Going To Exercise This Off French Toast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/09/16/im-going-to-exercise-this-off-french-toast/) - I think it was Tim Minchin who said something along the lines of "No matter what you do in terms of hard work and success, you'll never be as interesting as kittens on YouTube". I think the same can be said of photos of my Sunday breakfast on Twitter. Ingredients: 3 eggs 3 tablespoons of
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty Five - On Testing Shuzi Qi Claims With The Merseyside Skeptics](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/09/04/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-five-on-testing-shuzi-qi-claims-with-the-merseyside-skeptics/) - Today is the launch of a video by the Merseyside skeptics, called Testing the Shuzi Sports Band. In order to find out more about its creation, I spoke to Mike Hall of the Merseyside Skeptics. In the video, you can see Vice-President Michael Marshall and other members of the Merseyside Skeptics put these so-called athletic enhancement
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty Four - On ScienceRewired - Interviews On Science, Society And Education](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/09/01/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-four-on-sciencerewired-interviews-on-science-society-and-education/) - sciencerewired is a one day conference on the 11th October in Adelaide, at the Science Exchange, exploring the impact of social media, crowdsourcing and digital technologies on science communication and citizen science on the major social and scientific issues of our time. With a key theme of “Connect, Collaborate and Communicate for Change” it will bring together
- [These Make Me Happy Shortbread Cookies](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/08/24/these-make-me-happy-shortbread-cookies/) - I find that when I'm not well, the things that frustrate me the most is not being able to work or do any of my usual productive things (like podcast) - and yet baking something simple is not only productive but soothing, with the added bonus of something to nibble on as I hang off
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty Two - On Tweets And BigFeets - Interview With Hayley Stevens](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/08/17/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-two-on-tweets-and-bigfeets-interview-with-hayley-stevens/) - This is a special additional episode with many thank-yous and lots of what's-coming-up! This week's show (after all the thank-yous!) features an interview with Hayley Stevens - on the use of Twitter in skepticism and a funny story about civility online. "A Conversation About Sasquatch" - http://hayleyisaghost.co.uk/a-conversation-about-sasquatch/ "'Wow! Signal' From Earth: Tweets Set For Deep Space
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty Three - On Science And Skepticism - Talk By Dr Steve Novella At QEDCon 2011](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/08/21/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-three-on-science-and-skepticism-talk-by-dr-steve-novella-at-qedcon-2011/) - This is brought to you with tremendous thanks to the organisers of QEDCon, a great conference with wonderful people. You can find the official site at http://www.qedcon.org. This talk was presented on the 5th February, 2011 and called "The Skeptical Neurologist". Dr. Novella is an academic clinical neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine. He is
- [Vodcast - Godless Parenting Chat: What Do You Do To Bring Up God-Free Children?](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/23/vodcast-godless-parenting-chat-what-do-you-do-to-bring-up-god-free-children/) - Godless Parenting: What Do You Do To Bring Up God-Free Children? Available on YouTube and via iTunes: Features Dan Fincke, PZ Myers, Ophelia Benson and Russell Glaser, with Kylie Sturgess as the host. Big thanks to Digital Cuttlefish and Taslima Nasrin for contributing via email; apologies to everyone (especially Al Stefanelli!) who couldn't join. Books
- [The Scope Of Skepticism - The Token Skeptic Book](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/08/18/the-scope-of-skepticism-the-token-skeptic-book/) - Now out on Amazon.com for the Kindle! Here's the newly-released book for the podcast, featuring twenty chapters of interviews and essays - documenting my adventures world-wide from five years of podcasting! The Scope of Skepticism: Interviews, Essays and Observations from the Token Skeptic Podcast, on Lulu.com. "I hope I know enough about history and human nature
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty One - On Philosophy In Schools - Philosophy For Children With Dr Sue Knight](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/08/17/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-one-on-philosophy-in-schools-philosophy-for-children-with-dr-sue-knight/) - As a resource writer, high school and now university-level teacher, I owe a lot to the Philosophy for Children methodology – known as “P4C”). What makes my experience particularly interesting is that P4C hails from the USA and I am an Australian – it is more popular overseas, than in its place of origin.
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirty - On Science Podcasting (In Space!) - Interview With Dr Pamela Gay and Fraser Cain](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/08/06/episode-one-hundred-and-thirty-on-science-podcasting-in-space-interview-with-dr-pamela-gay-and-fraser-cain/) - Science podcasting is popular, fun and informative... but how do you make a success of it? Is there a formula that the experts use to get a show regularly on the air? How much research and effort goes into every show? What about new technologies like Google Hangout and should you even consider starting your
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty-Nine - On Confessions of an Ex-Mormon Ex-Polygamist Ex-Wife - It's Not About The Sex (My Ass!)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/08/05/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-nine-on-confessions-of-an-ex-mormon-ex-polygamist-ex-wife-its-not-about-the-sex-my-ass/) - Joanne Hanks used to be a Mormon as well as one of many wives serving her husband - now after her long journey from growing up in the faith, joining a cult and the disillusionment that lead to her leaving, she tells her story in a new book with Steve Cuno - called “It’s Not About
- [Episode One Hundred And Eighteen - On The Self Illusion - Interview With Bruce M Hood](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/12/episode-one-hundred-and-eighteen-on-the-self-illusion-interview-with-bruce-m-hood/) - Most of us believe that we are an independent, coherent self–an individual inside our head who thinks, watches, wonders, dreams, and makes plans for the future. This sense of our self may seem incredibly real but a wealth of recent scientific evidence reveals that it is not what it seems – it is all an
- [Episode One Hundred And Nineteen - On Evolution In Action With Brilliant Bioluminescence - Interview With Siouxsie Wiles](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/13/episode-one-hundred-and-nineteen-on-evolution-in-action-with-brilliant-bioluminescence-interview-with-siouxsie-wiles/) - Imagine a kickstarter for science, helping to get cool and critical projects into action? That's what Crowdfunding for Science, the SciFund Challenge is all about - supporting science and involving the public with innovative new projects. With only nineteen days of donations left to go, Evolution in Action has a goal to investigate how diseases evolve,
- [Episode One Hundred And Three - On Science Videos With Veritasium](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/01/28/episode-one-hundred-and-three-on-science-videos-with-veritasium/) - Veritasium - An element of truth - the science video blog from atoms to astrophysics. Veritasium is a science video blog which aims to present topics in all areas of science from the simplest to the most complex. The goal is to make scientific ideas clear, accessible, and interesting. This is an interview with Derek Muller, including the methodology
- [Supporting Women On The Token Skeptic Podcast #DontBeADickDay](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/29/supporting-women-on-the-token-skeptic-podcast-dontbeadickday/) - Today is Don't Be A Dick Day (aka Will Weaton's birthday, who is well-known for being the source of the meme and also mentioned it at a convention in 2001: In the spirit of supporting women and positively promoting people online, I've been working on fixing links to all the episodes of the podcast in the
- [Episode Ninety-Eight – On Shakespearian Conspiracies And The Film Anonymous  ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/31/episode-ninety-eight-on-shakespearian-conspiracies-and-the-film-anonymous/) - Welcome to one of the last episodes for 2011! "While some skeptics have been having conniptions about the film, others have wondered what the big deal is. After all, it’s just a movie. Of course, so was Oliver Stone’s JFK, but like Anonymous, it was also propaganda for a genuine conspiracy theory. Anonymous features several
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty Eight - On Bad Books And Infinite Monkey Cages - Interview With Robin Ince](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/28/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-eight-on-bad-books-and-infinite-monkey-cages-interview-with-robin-ince/) - "If the Royal Variety Show was put in a matter transportation machine with the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, this is what you'd get" - Robin Ince. Robin Ince is the comedian you might know as the co-presenter of BBC Radio’s The Infinite Monkey Cage with physicist Brian Cox, the creator of stage-show and author of Bad Book Club: One Man's
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty Six - On Magic And Psychology - Interview With Anthony Barnhart](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/13/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-six-on-magic-and-psychology-interview-with-anthony-barnhart/) - This is the first podcast episode where you need to bring your own deck of cards to the show - so you can do a magic trick along with the interview! Anthony Barnhart (aka, “Magic Tony”) is a doctoral candidate in cognitive psychology at Arizona State University in the United States and a part-time professional
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty Seven - On The Sex Myth - Interview With Dr Brooke Magnanti](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/15/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-seven-on-the-sex-myth-interview-with-dr-brooke-magnanti/) - What is a sex myth and how do we spot one? Where do our assumptions about sex and sexuality come from, and do they have merit? The Sex Myth: Why Everything We're Told Is Wrong investigates the various dark corners of sex and the media, with Dr Brooke Magnanti examining the data for widely believed
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty-Five - On Secular Women - Interview With Bridget Gaudette](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/09/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-five-on-secular-women-interview-with-bridget-gaudette/) - Welcome to episode one hundred and twenty-five! This is an interview with Bridget Gaudette, the Vice-President of Outreach, at the newly-launched Secular Women Inc. in the USA. Secular Woman, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Georgia in June of 2012. The mission of Secular Woman is to amplify the voice, presence, and influence
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty Four - On The Geek Manifesto (Again) - Interview With Mark Henderson](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/07/02/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-four-on-the-geek-manifesto-again-interview-with-mark-henderson/) - Back in 2011, after the first QEDCon, I interviewed Mark Henderson for Token Skeptic Episode #55 - while attending the Westminster Skeptics in the pub. Now, over a year later, his book The Geek Manifesto: Why Science Matters is out! From The Geek Manifesto website: Whether we want to improve education or cut crime, to enhance
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty Three - On Not So A.C.E - Investigating Accelerated Christian Education With Jonny Scaramanga ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/06/13/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-three-on-not-so-a-c-e-investigating-accelerated-christian-education-with-jonny-scaramanga/) - Jonny Scaramanga is an independent musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and teacher in Bath. He once attended an ACE school and questions whether the system has done the right thing by him and thousands of students world-wide, at "Leaving Fundamentalism". His article "Fundamental Errors With Evangelist Schooling" features at the Times Educational Supplement site: Visitors to Accelerated Christian Education
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty-Two - On Adventures At The World Skeptics Congress, Berlin - Interviews](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/28/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-two-on-adventures-at-the-world-skeptics-congress-berlin-interviews/) - On the last day of the Sixth World Skeptics Congress in Berlin, I conducted ten short interviews for the podcast. That is, just before I collapsed due to tarte flambée consumption. Many, many thanks to Martin Mahner, Armadeo Sarma, Josie Schuppang, Melody Watson, Giuliana Landa Taylor, Jochen Bergmann, André Sebastiani, Eugenie Scott, Chris Mooney, the members of GWUP, ECSO, CSICOP
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty-One - Women, Media And Science - Interview With Ben Radford](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/19/episode-one-hundred-and-nineteen-women-media-and-science-interview-with-ben-radford/) - Are women easily fooled by ideal images promoted by the media? Does reporting on science findings contribute to girls feeling social pressure to conform to beauty and gender-stereotyped expectations? Should we trust media reportage of scientific papers, particularly those that concern women? After reading Ben Radford's articles on the Discovery website about a teenager protesting airbrushing in fashion
- [Episode One Hundred And Twenty - On Token Skepticism - The Best Of (Yet Again)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/19/episode-one-hundred-and-twenty-on-token-skepticism-the-best-of-yet-again/) - The last 'best of' was Episode 60, featuring segments of the show that I've done since December 25th, 2009. Since another sixty episodes have passed, here is another look at the Token Skeptic podcast - some of the interviews I've enjoyed, been challenged by - and I hope you enjoy the listen too. This episode
- [Token Skeptic In Berlin - World Skeptics Congress In May, 2012](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/12/token-skeptic-in-berlin-world-skeptics-congress-in-may-2012/) - I'll be in Berlin from May 18th-20th, presenting at the 6th World Skeptics Congress! Check out the official site to see all the news and events, and I'll post more about my adventures at the Token Skeptic at FreeThought Blogs. My presentation is on Friday, May 18th: WHY CAN'T A TEACHER BE MORE LIKE A SCIENTIST?
- [Booklaunch Of The Skeptical Blog Anthology - And Skeps In The City Gameshow!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/03/02/booklaunch-of-the-skeptical-blog-anthology-and-skeps-in-the-city-gameshow/) - If you're in Melbourne this Saturday at 5pm - come along! It's a night of game show-style quiz panel AND a fun booklaunch of the Skeptical Blog Anthology Book! The place to be? We'll be starting at 5pm in Embiggen Books on 197-203 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne on Saturday, 3rd March - behind the State Library.
- [Token Skeptic On USA Radio - 99.1FM in Wisconsin!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/07/token-skeptic-on-usa-radio-99-1fm-in-wisconsin/) - I'm honestly very flattered by this - my show will be joining some other great podcasts on the lineup on citywidelpfm.org 99.1FM in Wisconsin! Science for Skeptics has been running for about three years on a Friday evening on the 99.1FM station in Wisconsin, featuring great audio from Skeptically Speaking, Rationally Speaking, Books and Ideas, Skeptoid
- [Episode One Hundred And Seventeen - On Hoaxilla - The Skeptical Podcast From Germany](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/03/episode-one-hundred-and-seventeen-on-hoaxilla-the-skeptical-podcast-from-germany/) - Hoaxilla - a green monster from the credulous deeps? Is it a German Skepticality, with a German-speaking Derek and Swoopy? Or a podcast about to celebrate its second birthday at the World Skeptics Congress? Alexa and Alexander of Hoaxilla deal with modern and urban legends, media, culture and science from the skeptical perspective, without taking
- [Episode One Hundred And Sixteen - On The Hidden Ingredients Of Chinese Medicine - Interview With Dr Mike Bunce ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/05/03/episode-one-hundred-and-sixteen-on-the-hidden-ingredients-of-chinese-medicine-interview-with-dr-mike-bunce/) - From Nature News, 12th April: Chinese herbal medicines contain ingredients derived from endangered animals, toxic plants and livestock, a genetic audit has discovered. Few of these ingredients were listed on the packaging. “There’s absolutely no honesty in the labelling of these products. What they declare is completely at odds with what’s in there,” says Dr
- [Episode Eighty-Eight - On Codes Of Conduct Part II – Sexism, Skepticism And Civility Online](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/11/22/episode-eighty-eight-on-codes-of-conduct-part-ii-sexism-skepticism-and-civility-online/) - Transcript Now Out - CSICOP Website at 'On Codes Of Conduct II'. But even women who don’t put their pictures or real names online are subject to virtual harassment. A recent study showed that when the gender of an online username appears female, they are 25 times more likely to experience harassment. The study, conducted
- [Episode One Hundred And Fifteen - On Myths And Makeup - Pseudoscience And Cosmetics](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/04/24/episode-one-hundred-and-fifteen-on-myths-and-makeup-pseudoscience-and-cosmetics/) - This episode begins with being skeptical about lipstick... and takes you around the world, interviewing the scientists and consumer rights activists who know the advertising claims made by cosmetics and the resulting myths about makeup! In the USA - Perry Romanowski is a member of the Beauty Brains Podcast and the Chemists Corner Website, where he reviews cosmetic products
- [Episode One Hundred And Fourteen - On Faitheism - Interview With Chris Stedman](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/04/02/episode-one-hundred-and-fourteen-on-faitheism-interview-with-chris-stedman/) - Chris Stedman is the Interfaith and Community Service Fellow for the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University and the Managing Director of State of Formation, a new initiative at the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue. Chris received an MA in Religion from Meadville Lombard Theological School at the University of Chicago, for which he was awarded the Billings Prize for Most Outstanding
- [Special Episode - On The Digital Cuttlefish](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/04/01/special-episode-on-the-digital-cuttlefish/) - April Fool Episode! Many thanks to all the listeners. The Digital Cuttlefish is an atheist and a skeptic, and is madly, passionately in love with science. Their official site is at FreeThought blogs, at http://freethoughtblogs.com/cuttlefish. Cuttlefish are shy and elusive creatures; when necessary, they hide in their own ink. This particular cuttlefish has chosen as its habitat
- [Episode One Hundred And Thirteen - On Critical Thinking, Alt Med And Science Communication - Michael McRae And Craig Cormick ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/03/20/episode-one-hundred-and-thirteen-on-critical-thinking-alt-med-and-science-communication-michael-mcrae-and-craig-cormick/) - A bonus for this episode! The start of the show is from Doubtful News, a ten-minute broadcast of some of the hit weird and wonderful stories that are in the media this month. Many thanks to Sharon Hill and check out the official site at http://doubtfulnews.com. Best of all, you'll be able to see Sharon and many
- [Episode One Hundred And Twelve - On Atheism, Secularism And Rationality - Interview With Tanya Smith](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/03/16/episode-one-hundred-and-twelve-on-atheism-secularism-and-rationality-interview-with-tanya-smith/) - Tanya Smith joined the board of (the former) Atheist Alliance International in 2010 and was part of the transition team that established the new Atheist Alliance International and Atheist Alliance of America during 2011. Tanya was elected President of Atheist Alliance International in June 2011. She was one of the principal co-ordinators of the 2010
- [Episode One Hundred And Eleven - On How Now You See Her - Gia Milinovich And Sonya Pemberton ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/03/08/episode-one-hundred-and-eleven-on-how-now-you-see-her-gia-milinovich-and-sonya-pemberton/) - On the advent of International Women's Day, a double-interview show with two very interesting professionals who work on the big (film, documentary) and small (television, online) screens - for science and technology! Gia Milinovich is an American film blogger and producer; her career in television has involved working on mostly science and technology shows. She produces websites,
- [Episode One Hundred And Ten - On Lost Things And Arrivals - Shaun Tan Lecture](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/28/episode-one-hundred-and-ten-on-lost-things-and-arrivals-shaun-tan-lecture/) - Announcement! Skeptical Blog Anthology Book Launch! Saturday 3rd March 5.00pm - A fabulous night with Kylie Sturgess and the Young Australian Skeptics! We'll be launching the Skeptical Blog Anthology and running a fun Skeps In The City interactive game! See you at Embiggen Books 197-203 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne - behind the State Library - on
- [Episode One Hundred and Nine - On FreeThinking Students - Rhys Morgan And Lyz Liddell](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/23/episode-one-hundred-and-nine-on-freethinking-students-rhys-morgan-and-lyz-liddell/) - Token Skeptic Episode One Hundred and Nine - On FreeThinking Students! In Australia, it's the start of the University year. But is it so simple to find or start a club for your atheist / secularist / skeptical / freethinking undergraduate self ? I've taken the challenge to find out what happens if you are
- [Episode One Hundred And Eight - On James Randi's An Honest Liar - Interview With Justin Weinstein And Tyler Measom](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/18/episode-one-hundred-and-eight-on-james-randis-an-honest-liar-interview-with-justin-weinstein-and-tyler-measom/) - A first for the Token Skeptic podcast: an interview with Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom, who are the directors/producers of the forthcoming documentary on James Randi, called An Honest Liar. An Honest Liar profiles the life of famed magician turned professional skeptic James "The Amazing" Randi as he embarks on a series of public crusades to
- [Episode One Hundred And Seven - On The Young Atheist's Handbook - Interview With Alom Shaha](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/16/episode-one-hundred-and-seven-on-the-young-atheists-handbook-interview-with-alom-shaha/) - What if no one's watching? What if when we're dead We are just dead? What if it's just us down here? What if God is just an idea Someone put in your head? - Ani DiFranco Alom Shaha grew up in a strict Bangladeshi Muslim community in South-East London in the 1970s and 80s. He was
- [How To Make Mobius Strip Love Hearts](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/14/how-to-make-mobius-strip-love-hearts/) - With many thanks to Daniel Keogh and Renae Sayers - this is with permission and with love to you. A great Valentine's Day gift idea for that special geek in your life. Detailed step-by-step instructions can be found here. Created by: Daniel Keogh - http://twitter.com/ProfessorFunk Renae Sayers - http://twitter.com/LycraGeek Music very kindly created and provided by Dan O - http://www.danosongs.com More
- [Episode One Hundred And Six - On Friends Of Science In Medicine - Interview With Dr Rob Morrison](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/08/episode-one-hundred-and-six-on-friends-of-science-in-medicine-interview-with-dr-rob-morrison/) - Here's a little something you might not know about me - I'm a student at a university that offers courses in alternative medicine. As a consequence, this leads me to be concerned that there's graduates from my school believing that their these courses are fully endorsed by the scientific community at large. But if you're
- [Episode Seventy-One - On Great Books In Skepticism - Podblack's Book Club With Embiggen Books](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/06/06/episode-seventy-one-on-great-books-in-skepticism-podblacks-book-club-with-embiggen-books/) - This is an edited version (shortened ONLY slightly from the over-an-hour discussion!) from the 'PodBiggen' book talk that Warren Bonett of Embiggen Books and I had on Monday, May 16th, 2011. The NEW Embiggen Bookstore can be found near the Wheeler Centre. 197-203 Little Lonsdale Street, behind State Library. Please note! Join Leslie Cannold talking about
- [Episode One Hundred And Five - On Teaching Skepticism With Science - With Alison Campbell At The NZ Skeptics Conference](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/04/episode-one-hundred-and-five-on-teaching-skepticism-with-science-with-alison-campbell-at-the-nz-skeptics-conference/) - At a time when we really need our children to be gaining a good understanding of the nature of science, pseudoscience seems to be on the rise. Rather than ignore it, or lambast it in a general way, a better approach may well be to make use of the teaching opportunities that pseudoscience offers”. Alison
- [Episode One Hundred And Four - On The World Skeptics Congress In Berlin](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/02/03/episode-one-hundred-and-four-on-the-world-skeptics-congress-in-berlin/) - I'm heading north to Europe - again! The Sixth World Skeptics Congress, May 18-20, 2012 in Berlin, Germany! Episode One Hundred and Four of the Token Skeptic podcast features an interview with the renown German skeptic Armadeo Sarma, who is the the founder and Chairman of the German Society for the Scientific Investigation of Para-Sciences (GWUP), Chairman
- [Episode One Hundred And Two - On Skeptical Science With The Debunking Handbook And NCSE](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/01/26/episode-one-hundred-and-two-on-skeptical-science-with-the-debunking-handbook-and-ncse/) - Just when you thought skeptical podcasts weren't saying enough about climate change denialism this week! This, however, is an exclusive that you won't have heard before! Stephan Lewandowsky is a Winthrop Professor and an Australian Professorial Fellow at the University of Western Australia. He is the co-author of the The Debunking Handbook: now freely available for
- [Episode One Hundred And One - On SurfCoast SkeptiCamp - Interview With Mick Vagg](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/01/08/episode-one-hundred-and-one-on-surfcoast-skepticamp-interview-with-mick-vagg/) - Starting off the year with an interview about the impending 40th SkeptiCamp in the world! I talk to Mick Vagg of the Great Ocean Road Skeptics. January 21st 2012 is the date for a summer Skepticamp in Victoria. It is being run by the Great Ocean Road Skeptics, and will be held at the Aireys
- [Episode One-Hundred - On One Hundred Episodes](https://tokenskeptic.org/2012/01/03/episode-one-hundred-on-one-hundred-episodes/) - The one-hundredth episode. Contained within this show are segments from a talk I did for the New Zealand Skeptics, called "Token Skepticism - Adventures in Skeptical Podcasting", recorded at the New Zealand Skeptics Convention in August, 2011. It also contains clips from the second "half" of the last one-hundred episodes. Song segments used within this
- [Episode Ninety-Nine - On Token Skeptic Live: Dr Steve Novella, Barbara Drescher And Derek Colanduno  ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/31/episode-ninety-nine-on-token-skeptic-live-dr-steve-novella-barbara-drescher-and-derek-colanduno/) - Generally about gaming. Mostly very silly. Interrupted by a fire-alarm before I get to ask any more questions, because that’s just how I roll. Please note: at certain points the audience were tortured by being fed Australian food and I physically attack Derek for not turning his phone off. This episode is brought to you with tremendous
- [Token Skeptic Special Episode - Stop The AVN Fly-By At Woodford Folk Festival](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/29/token-skeptic-special-episode-stop-the-avn-fly-by-at-woodford-folk-festival/) - An exclusive interview with four members of the Stop the Australian Vaccination Network (Stop the AVN on Facebook) on the day of the protest at the Woodford Folk Festival - Jason Brown, Dave The Happy Singer, Daniel Raffaele and Robin Hilliard. Operation Nutcracker Media Release. While unhappy that Ms Dorey will still be speaking at Woodford, the
- [Episode Ninety-Seven - Skeptical Activism 201: The Skeptics Strike Back](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/28/episode-ninety-seven-skeptical-activism-201-the-skeptics-strike-back/) - Once again, this special episode is brought to you with many thanks to the 2011 Dragon*Con Skeptrack –Derek Colanduno of Skepticality.com and Mark Ditzler at Abrupt Media. From challenging anti-vax groups and homeopathy, to consumer awareness raising. What can skeptics do and how to get it right, by doing some research. Tremendous gratitude, once again, to the
- [Episode Ninety-Five - On Skeptical Women Online - Julia Lavarnway, Susan Gerbic and Desiree Schell](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/24/episode-ninety-five-on-skeptical-women-online-julia-lavarnway-susan-gerbic-and-desiree-schell/) - If you're interested in earlier episodes about women in skepticism? Try Episode Eighty-Eight – On Codes Of Conduct Part II – Sexism, Skepticism And Civility Online. As the number of people who choose to become involved with skeptical outreach and pro-science initiatives increases, so do the ways they choose to contribute - and these can greatly vary. Traditional print media,
- [Episode Ninety-Four - Fleeced: The Rise And Fall of a Aries' Belief In Astrology](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/19/episode-ninety-four-fleeced-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-aries-belief-in-astrology/) - In celebration of the release of the Young Australian Skeptics' Blog Anthology. You can get your own copy here! This is a talk that I gave on Thursday 12th May, 2011 at the University of Melbourne's Secular Society, and it is with many thanks to Richard Hughes and the Melbourne Secular Society that I can play
- [Episode Ninety-Three - On Science And Blogging - An Interview With James Byrne](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/18/episode-ninety-three-on-science-and-blogging-an-interview-with-james-byrne/) - Welcome to episode ninety-three - On Science and Blogging! James Byrne is completing his PhD in Microbial Pathogenesis following a Bachelor of Science with Honours at the University of Adelaide. During his time at the University James was Associate Lecturer in undergraduate biology, and previously volunteered for RiAus events, before taking up a post as
- [Top Ten Episodes Of The Token Skeptic Podcast For 2011](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/17/top-ten-episodes-of-the-token-skeptic-podcast-for-2011/) - Results of the recent survey that listeners completed for the Token Skeptic podcast! Top Ten Episodes as voted by the public (brackets show corresponding number in Libsyn stats) - interestingly enough - Top 11 is: #60 On Token Skepticism: The Best Of, which ranks 14th in downloads!: 10) #88 – On Codes Of Conduct Part II
- [Episode Ninety-Two - On The Truth About Conspiracy Theories - Dragon*Con 2011 Panel](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/12/07/episode-ninety-two-on-the-truth-about-conspiracy-theories-dragoncon-2011-panel/) - The Truth About Conspiracy Theories - moderated by Robert Blaskiewicz and featuring panelists Benjamin Radford, Tom Lolis, Kylie Sturgess. This episode is brought to you with tremendous thanks to Derek Colanduno of Skepticality.com and Mark Ditzler at Abrupt Media. Recorded at Dragon*Con 2011. "The stories spawned by conspiracy theorists are as numerous and varied as they are improbably. This panel will explore many
- [Episode Ninety - On Doubtful News - Interview With Sharon Hill](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/11/29/episode-ninety-on-doubtful-news-interview-with-sharon-hill/) - Welcome to episode ninety! Not long to go until the end! Sharon Hill is a geologist and author of the Doubtful blog about science and pseudoscience aimed at the public. She explores the intersection of science and public understanding as a student in the Science and the Public Ed.M. graduate program at the State University of New
- [Episode Eighty-Nine - On Great Superhero Skeptics - Panel From Dragon*Con 2011](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/11/24/episode-eighty-nine-on-great-superhero-skeptics-panel-from-dragoncon-2011/) - Great Superhero Skeptics! The History (And Herstory): Moderated by Desiree Schell - featuring Dr Phil Plait, Benjamin Radford, Tim Farley, Dr Eugenie C Scott, and Kylie Sturgess. Many of us know some names, but who have you missed and who should we know? A roundtable discussion on great authors, thinkers and activists in skepticism, past and present.
- [Episode Eighty-Six - On The Freethought University Alliance At The Global Atheist Convention - Jason Ball](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/11/14/episode-eighty-six-on-the-freethought-university-alliance-at-the-global-atheist-convention-jason-ball/) - Today's show starts with many thanks to my awesome listeners who donate to the podcast! It's greatly appreciated and helps keep the show going! If you're a regular (or even an irregular) listener, don't forget to fill in the survey that is featured on the Token Skeptic website. For Episode Eighty-Six, I'm interviewing Jason Ball -
- [Episode Eighty-Seven - On SkepTrack 2011 - Derek Colanduno With Eugenie Scott And Steven Novella](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/11/14/episode-eighty-seven-on-skeptrack-2011-derek-colanduno-with-eugenie-scott-and-steven-novella/) - Once again, this special episode is brought to you with many thanks to the 2011 Dragon*Con Skeptrack –Derek Colanduno of Skepticality.com and Mark Ditzler at Abrupt Media. Photograph is by Bruce Press (thanks to him too!). Eugenie Scott is an American physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987.
- [Episode Eighty-Five - On Something Fierce - Interview With Marian Call](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/11/07/episode-eighty-five-on-something-fierce-interview-with-marian-call/) - "The music is a little silly but mostly very sincere and honest, mostly acoustic, occasionally symphonic, eclectic, rhythmic and warm with a side of whimsy." Singer-songwriter Marian Call has just finished her “49>50 Tour”, which went all around the US (and most of the provinces of Canada). She lives in Anchorage, Alaska but has a
- [Episode Eighty-Four - On Being Very Superstitious - Dragon*Con Panel 2011](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/10/28/episode-eighty-four-very-superstitious-dragoncon-panel/) - From the 2011 Skeptrack at Dragon*Con, this is one of six panels that I took part in and it's one I was proud to moderate! This is Very Superstitious - psychology, belief, weird things - what does the research show and when is superstition not the way? Features Kylie Sturgess, Barbara Drescher, Stephen King, Robert Blaskiewicz
- [Episode Eighty-Two - On Forty Days Of Treats - Interview With Liz Lutgendorff](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/10/11/episode-eighty-two-on-forty-days-of-treats-interview-with-liz-lutgendorff/) - "We need to show support in some way, but also not directly confront these people, because a lot of the time it's just completely pointless. Combative is not the way we wanted to go about this. We thought this was a good-will campaign that everyone could get involved with." In response to the anti-abortion “40
- [Episode Eighty-One - On These Are The Ways The World Will End - Dragon*Con Panel](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/10/09/episode-eighty-one-on-these-are-the-ways-the-world-will-end-dragoncon-panel/) - From a global pandemic to the Hadron super-collider... have some fun as our panel rips into the latest world-enders and answers your questions about why we are probably safe (for now). With many, many, MANY thanks to the Skeptrack - Derek Colanduno of Skepticality.com and Mark Ditzler at Abrupt Media. From the 2011 Skeptrack at Dragon*Con
- [Episode Eighty - On Paranormal Belief In Queensland - The Truth Told By Dr Martin Bridgstock](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/10/05/episode-eighty-on-paranormal-belief-in-queensland-the-truth-told-by-dr-martin-bridgstock/) - Recorded at the New Zealand Skeptic Convention in Christchurch, 27th August 2011. QEDCon! More information available at http://qedcon.org. Until recently, Queensland was regarded as the hillbilly state of Australia. It was dominated by fundamentalism and flirted with bogus cancer cures and creation science. After determined action by skeptics, and some major political convulsions, the state
- [Episode Seventy-Nine - On Project Barnum - Interview With Hayley Stevens](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/10/02/episode-seventy-nine-on-project-barnum-interview-with-hayley-stevens/) - This week features an interview with Hayley Stevens. Project Barnum was born after news broke in September 2011 that self-proclaimed psychic, Sally Morgan, had been accused by audience members at one of her shows of being fed information. Speculation, accusations and denials were thrown left, right and centre, yet there was one group of people caught
- [Episode Seventy-Eight – On Being A Noisy Astronomer - Interview With Nicole Gugliucci](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/10/01/episode-seventy-eight-–-on-being-a-noisy-astronomer-interview-with-nicole-gugliucci/) - As featured on the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! Donate audio and funding to this award-winning podcast by heading to their official site, at http://365daysofastronomy.org. During my fourth year working at Dragon*Con, I celebrated my first visit to the Atlanta Skeptics Star Party with Nicole Gugliucci. Nicole is a graduate student at the University of
- [Episode Thirteen - On Skepticism And Comedy (Bonus Chaser Interview)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/03/20/episode-thirteen-on-skepticism-and-comedy-bonus-chaser-interview/) - Thanks to everyone who picked up one of the Token Skeptic stickers at the Global Atheist convention last weekend - and here's a little bonus just for you! I interviewed Julian Morrow of the Chaser, who featured at the Saturday night dinner. The Chaser is an Australian satirical comedian group, most famous for their television
- [Episode Seventy-Seven - On The Skeptic's Dictionary For Kids - Interview With Robert Todd Carroll](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/09/18/episode-seventy-seven-on-the-skeptics-dictionary-for-kids-interview-with-robert-todd-carroll/) - Apologies for the delay due to jetlag, travel and settling in back home before getting back into podcasting again. Here's an interview about a great new online resource for young skeptics! To help kids to grow into intelligent, critically thinking adults, Robert Todd Carroll, author of the fabulous Skeptic’s Dictionary, has written just the thing: The Skeptic’s
- [Dragon*Con 2011 - These Are The Ways The World Will End Panel](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/09/06/dragoncon-2011-these-are-the-ways-the-world-will-end-panel/) - Second vodcast from Dragon*Con 2011. In order, from left to right, it's Scott Sigler, Dr Pamela Gay, Dr John Cmar, Dr Phil Plait, Dr Ali Khan, Taylor Proctor and I don't know who the moderator is (sorry!). Features George Hrab introducing the show with the song 'These Are The Ways The World Will End' (Death From
- [Star Party Atlanta 2011](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/09/06/star-party-atlanta-2011/) - This is a vodcast episode! Features some parts of the lectures delivered by Dr Phil Plait and Dr Pamela Gay, presenting at the Star Party prior to Dragon*Con this year.
- [Token Skeptic In New Zealand - And What's Next At Dragon*Con!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/09/01/token-skeptic-in-new-zealand-and-whats-next-at-dragoncon/) - Just a quick update about 'What's going on?' Thanks to dodgy internet access and being far too busy just before my travels, I've yet to sort out the little hiatus in the Token Skeptic show with episode #77 (do note - the interview with Sara Mayhew and Jack Scanlan, Episode #76, is corrected and out!)... but
- [Episode Twenty-Eight – On Secular Ethics Classes - An Interview With Dr Philip Cam](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/07/12/episode-twenty-eight-on-secular-ethics-classes-an-interview-with-dr-philip-cam/) - 'Did you know that children whose parents make a conscientious decision to have them opt out of Special Religious Education (SRE) are prohibited from any form of instruction during this period? NSW Department of Education policy provides for the supervision of these children but specifies they are not to have access to 'ethics, values, civics
- [Episode Seventy - On Hoaxing The Hoaxers - Dr Karen Stollznow, Matthew Baxter And Bryan Bonner](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/17/episode-seventy-on-hoaxing-the-hoaxers-dr-karen-stollznow-matthew-baxter-and/) - Mp3 audio download here! Also available via iTunes. This year at SkeptiCamp Colorado, a unique presentation was made by a unique group of skeptical people. What follows is a funny, fascinating, horrifying and ultimately awesome not-so-ghost story - you have been warned. Dr Karen Stollznow is an academic, author, investigator of the skeptical kind. She is the 'Naked
- [Episode Seventy-Four - On Seeking The Evidence And Reporting A Rort - Interview With Bayani Mills](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/06/17/episode-seventy-fou-on-seeking-the-evidence-and-reporting-a-rort-interview-with-bayani-mills/) - Welcome to episode #74! People can turn to the internet to quickly get information about claims and consumer rights, particularly regarding their health. But where do you go when reporting a dodgy claim or seeking advice about getting your money back? Bayani Mills is a recent addition to skeptical activism in Australia; he only got started
- [Episode Seventy-Three - On The Nightingale Collaboration - Interview With Alan Henness](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/06/12/episode-seventy-three-on-the-nightingale-collaboration-interview-with-alan-henness/) - Download mp3 here! With many thanks to the organisers of QEDCon - an interview with Alan Henness and the Nightingale Collaboration presentation! QEDCon was a two-day science and skepticism conference which took place in the Manchester Piccadilly hotel from February 5-6 2011. Keep track of their future events by checking out the Greater Manchester Skeptics
- [Episode Seventy-Two - On Unbelievable - Interview With Lawrence Leung](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/06/07/episode-seventy-two-on-unbelievable-interview-with-lawrence-leung/) - Mp3 of the show - downloadable here! Tremendous thanks to both Simon Taylor for helping me secure this interview and Belinda Nicholson (who appeared in the 365 Days of Astronomy episode 'The Stars Are Her Laboratory’ for lending me the astrophysics tea-room at the University of Melbourne to record it! Please note - Simon has
- [Token Skeptic In Southwark And Shakespeare's Globe](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/28/token-skeptic-in-southwark-and-shakespeares-globe/) - A short film from the early morning after QEDCon in London, February. This is one of my favorite parts of the city - listening to the bells at St Paul's Cathedral, walking across the Millennium Bridge and then down the Bankside Jetty to visit Shakespeare's Globe. Here you can see the wrought-iron gates, called the
- [Token Skeptic Lecture At UWA And Critical Thinking And Philosophy In Schools Conference](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/27/token-skeptic-lecture-at-uwa-and-critical-thinking-and-philosophy-in-schools-conference/) - I recently got back from some fantastic lectures in Melbourne earlier this month - at RMIT, Melbourne University, Monash University and for the newly-launched Melbourne Skeptics and Melbourne Eastern Hills Skeptics Skeptics in the Pub with Warren Bonett of Embiggen Bookstore (which will soon open in Melbourne). Now I'm doing more presentations this week -
- [Not The April Fool Token Skeptic Podcast Episode](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/04/01/not-the-april-fool-token-skeptic-podcast-episode/) - In fact, the mere act of opening the box will determine the state of the cat, although in this case there were three determinate states the cat could be in: these being Alive, Dead, and Bloody Furious. Terry Pratchett, Lords and Ladies. With much love to my friends. Download here - This episode will exist
- [Episode Sixty-Five - On Starsuckers And Taking Liberties - QEDCon Lecture By Chris Atkins](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/04/20/episode-sixty-five-on-starsuckers-and-taking-liberties-qedcon-lecture-by-chris-atkins/) - Download the mp3 of this episode here! With many, many thanks to the organisers of QEDCon - here's a special episode from a lecture at the convention, that has to be heard to be believed. Chris Atkins is the director of both BAFTA nominated Taking Liberties and the 2009 tour-de-force Starsuckers. The documentary Starsuckers involved
- [Episode Sixty-Four - On Tribal Science - Interview With Michael McRae](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/04/18/episode-sixty-four-on-tribal-science-interview-with-michael-mcrae/) - Download the mp3 of this episode here! FINALLY! You have no idea how frustrating it can be with internet issues... well, maybe you do know. What's worse is thinking that people will not like having several podcast episodes hit them in a row, because they've added up over three weeks! :/ Thanks for remaining as
- [Token Skeptic Merchandise - Brains, Books, Both!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/04/20/token-skeptic-merchandise-brains-books-both/) - Numerous Token Skeptic designs available as shirts, mugs, stickers, coasters - you name it, most likely one of the following four sites (with UK, US and Australian distributors) will feature it! Feel free to browse all of these sites and find what suits you. MySoti - Token Skeptic shirt designs. Zazzle Store - iPad covers,
- [Episode Sixty-Six - On SwanCon 2011 - Interview With Sean Williams And SciFi Meets Education](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/04/26/episode-sixty-six-on-swancon-interview-with-sean-williams-and-scifi-meets-education/) - Download the mp3 of Episode #66 here! SwanCon is a science fiction convention held in Perth, Western Australia. It is Australia's longest running science fiction convention, and probably the longest running in the southern hemisphere. Resources from the EduStream feature at: http://fablecroft.com.au/swancon-edustream Questions about the relevance of Science Fiction and Fantasy to education is not
- [Ask The Token Skeptic - Video Response For SkeptiCamp (Buy Their Shirts)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/04/27/ask-the-token-skeptic-video-response-for-skepticamp-buy-their-shirts/) - I have an idea. Let's give it a try. In the comments of this blog-post, suggest a topic for research. Something that I can reasonably answer within ten minutes, and make a short YouTube-style video in order to answer it. I'll see about zipping it together over the next few days and trialing it on
- [Episode Sixty-Seven – On The Vaccine Times - Interview With Leart Shaka And Julia Sherred](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/08/episode-sixty-seven-–-on-the-vaccine-times-interview-with-leart-shaka-and-julia-sherred/) - Download the mp3 from here - also available on iTunes! This month I was fortunate enough to interview two keen activists for health and community welfare in the face of anti-vaccination - two of the change-makers behind the Vaccine Times: Leart Shaka, Editor in Chief and design editor Julia Sherred! Leart just had an article
- [Episode Sixty-Nine - On Miracle Detectives - Interview With Dr Indre Viskontas](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/13/episode-sixty-nine-on-miracle-detectives-interview-with-dr-indre-viskontas/) - Download the mp3 here - also available via iTunes. With many thanks to Sharon Hill of SheThought - an interview with Dr Indre Viskontas! Dr. Viskontas holds a PhD from UCLA in cognitive neuroscience, focusing her studies on how memories and other cognitive processes are supported by neural networks. Aside from being the Associate Editor of
- [Melbourne Tour Great Success! Brains, Books, Both From #PodBiggen Books Night!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/18/melbourne-tour-great-success-brains-books-both-from-podbiggen-books-night/) - In saying that - it's with thanks to everyone who took part in the Melbourne Skeptics / Eastern Hills Skeptics Meetup (the very first! I'm so honored!). Many thanks also to Warren Bonnet for being such a wonderful and informed co-presenter, and all the fantastic people I hung out with - including Simon Taylor, Jason
- [Episode Sixty-Eight – On Updates And The Stars Are Her Laboratory](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/10/episode-sixty-eight-–-on-updates-and-the-stars-are-her-laboratory/) - Download the mp3 here - also available on iTunes! A quick update episode, which includes the sad news of the passing of Derek K. Miller, who is responsible for the theme-song for the Token Skeptic podcast. Derek K. Miller worked as a writer and editor since the 1980s, specializing in technical and scientific subjects. He
- [Vale Penmachine - Farewell To Derek K Miller](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/05/vale-penmachine-farewell-to-derek-k-miller/) - In memoriam of the creator of the Token Skeptic intro theme. His talent, verve and contributions as a blogger, podcaster, artist and so much more will be greatly missed - from Gawker: A Writer’s Astounding Self-Obituary Ryan Tate — Derek Miller's public goodbye would properly be called an "auto-obituary," but the title affixed to his
- [Token Skeptic At SkeptiCamp 2011 - The Unseen Dr Oz/Novella Analysis](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/05/01/token-skeptic-at-skepticamp-2011-the-unseen-dr-oznovella-analysis/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGBEV3DWTtM Here it is! This is a draft analysis that I began working on just a day or so before Sydney SkeptiCamp 2011. Due to uploading issues, it wasn't shown, but I thought that it still might be of interest. I'll be looking into seeing if I can do more of this kind of video
- [#ten23 Films - Little Sugar Pills And The Strange Powers of the Placebo Effect ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/08/ten23-films-little-sugar-pills-and-the-strange-powers-of-the-placebo-effect/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWBSspE4OWY Many thanks to Matt Rodgers for his BRILLIANT visuals and Milton Mermikides for his music in this project - 'Little Sugar Pills - Why Choose Homeopathy?' This will also feature on the Token Skeptic podcast later, so people can use it if they like. Their wonderful creative powers have made this just beautiful and it's
- [Results Of Token Skeptic Survey - Thanks For Your Feedback](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/04/04/results-of-token-skeptic-survey-thanks-for-your-feedback/) - Episode Sixty-Four is unfortunately delayed until my internet issues are fixed. It's a lengthy episode, so everyone who enjoys taking a particularly long walk or has somewhere of a decent distance to drive should enjoy the extra content... when it arrives. :( Those who like to have forewarning about how much bandwidth its going to
- [Episode Sixty-Three - On Reaching Out Reasonably At QEDCon](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/28/episode-sixty-three-on-reaching-out-reasonably-at-qedcon/) - Download mp3 of Episode #63 - On Reaching Out Reasonably here! Last week to give feedback via the Token Skeptic survey - merchandise from the podcast coming soon (!!!) and check me out being interviewed for the Skeptical Experience Radio Show - http://skepticalexperience.com, Episode 8 with Richard Godbehere. Many, many thanks to the organisers of
- [Episode Sixty-Two - On SkeptiCamp Australia And Launceston Skeptics At Body And Soul Festival](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/25/episode-sixty-two-on-skepticamp-australia-and-skeptics-at-body-and-soul-festival-launceston/) - Direct link to mp3 audio of the episode here! A few news items before the show starts - I'm still organising plans to be in Melbourne over the next two months or so, but I'll post confirmed dates on the Token Skeptic site about anything I'm doing. It will be great to catch up with
- [Episode Sixty-One - On Paranormality - Interview With Dr Richard Wiseman](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/22/episode-sixty-one-on-paranormality-interview-with-dr-richard-wiseman/) - Download the mp3 audio file here! Dr Richard Wiseman is the UK’s most popular psychologist, with books topping the bestseller charts, over 10 million views on his YouTube channel and more than 60,000 followers on Twitter. A former professional magician, he has spent the past 20 years investigating the psychology of the paranormal. His new
- [Episode Sixty - On Token Skepticism - The Best Of (So Far)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/20/episode-sixty-on-token-skepticism-the-best-of-so-far/) - This is what happens when you try to put as many episodes in before Garage Band crashes. There's plenty more that I love - like Embiggen Books, the interviews and panels - do go check them out! If you're new to the show, then this is for you to check out - or better yet,
- [AstroFest At Curtin Uni 2011 - Token Skeptic Vodcast](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/14/astrofest-at-curtin-uni-2011-token-skeptic-vodcast/) - With an estimated 3250 people attending, I was in the crowd on the Saturday 12 March at Curtin Stadium, Curtin University campus in Bentley - for AstroFest 2011! As you can see here, activities, displays and telescopes of all shapes and sizes, with people of all ages and backgrounds switched on to astronomy and science.
- [Token Skeptic Survey - Take Part To Improve The Show!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/12/token-skeptic-survey-take-part-to-improve-the-show/) - Hello! In order to gather more information about the audience of the show and improve - please help out by filling in this quick survey! Token Skeptic Survey Questions asked will gather basic demographic details, podcast listening preferences, what types of episodes you enjoy and further suggestions for the podcast. Ten questions and lots of
- [Episode Fifty-Nine - On Tim Minchin - Review And Interview Of Tim Minchin vs WASO Performance](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/10/episode-fifty-nine-on-tim-minchin-review-and-interview-of-tim-minchin-vs-waso-performance/) - Sorry to everyone who got the messed-up audio - it's now fixed! Link to mp3 of episode #59 here. A short additional-bonus episode for this week, adding to the previous one on Simon Taylor!This episode features a review of Tim Minchin's show from the Saturday, 5th March 'Tim Minchin vs the West Australian Orchestra' performance
- [Episode Fifty-Eight - On Magic And Pieces Of Mind - Interview With Simon Taylor](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/05/episode-fifty-eight-on-magic-and-pieces-of-mind-interview-with-simon-taylor/) - Direct Link to Mp3 of Episode #58 Here! This is a special early-episode of the Token Skeptic - this weekend I'll be attending the live concert of Tim Minchin and I'll also be interviewing my friend Michael McRae on his recently released book 'Tribal Science'! On the other side of the microphone recently - I
- [Episode Fifty-Seven - On Miracle Cures And Changes To The ASA In The UK - Interview With Rhys Morgan](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/03/01/episode-fifty-seven-on-miracle-cures-and-changes-to-the-asa-in-the-uk-interview-with-rhys-morgan/) - Direct mp3 download of Episode Fifty-Seven here! During my time at QEDCon, many people were talking about the changes that were pending with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). During an interview I conducted with Alan Henness of the Nightingale Collaboration (which will feature on Skepticality), their website countdown until the 1st of March was referenced.
- [#QEDCon - Short Video Of Token Skeptic Adventures](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/28/qedcon-short-video-of-token-skeptic-adventures/) - The full version is available via iTunes or on RSS through Libsyn on the Token Skeptic podcast (as per previous post!) Many thanks again to QEDCon, the Greater Manchester and Mersyside Skeptics! Featured briefly in this film and with many, many thanks -- the fantastic backstage crew of QEDCon (including Janis, Marsh, Mike, Rick and
- [Token Skeptic Adventures At QEDCon - Bonus Vodcast Episode](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/24/token-skeptic-adventures-at-qedcon-bonus-vodcast-episode/) - Download/view the vodcast as an mp4 here! This episode, due to the length of time it takes to play, is currently only available by downloading the show, but I'll see about getting a 15 min version on YouTube later. Many thanks again to QEDCon, the Greater Manchester and the Mersyside Skeptics! Featured briefly in this film and
- [Episode Fifty-Six - On Skeptics In The Pub - QEDCon Workshop](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/21/episode-fifty-six-on-skeptics-in-the-pub-qedcon-workshop/) - Direct download of Token Skeptic 56 mp3 here! Firstly - Token Skeptic on Facebook with updates and news can be found here! http://tinyurl.com/tokenskepticfacebook The fantastic photo used with kind permission in the show notes for the episode and on this page is from the Hampshire Skeptics Society, whose blog-entries on QEDCon are a must-read! With
- [Episode Fifty-Five - On The Geek Manifesto - Interview With Mark Henderson](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/15/episode-fifty-five-on-the-geek-manifesto-interview-with-mark-henderso/) - A special episode about The Geek Manifesto! Direct link to mp3 download here. When I was in London, I was fortunate enough to secure an interview with Mark Henderson, who is the Science Editor of The Times. He's in the process of writing and crowd-sourcing information for his book about science and politics. It’s called
- [Episode Fifty-Four - On Power Balance - Interview with Simon Brice and Brett Jarosz](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/04/episode-fifty-four-on-power-balance-interview-with-simon-brice-and-brett-jarosz/) - 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
- [Token Skeptic And #Ten23 - The Australian Videos](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/11/token-skeptic-and-ten23-the-australian-videos/) - Hi all - just a quick note to say that as the Australian coordinator of #ten23, I've been so pleased with all the hard work that's been done and really proud that this country took part! There's a few vodcast/films now online and I'll upload some to the podcast with permission of the creators. My Token
- [Some Forthcoming Films On Token Skeptic - #QEDCon And Superstitions In Singapore](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/08/some-forthcoming-films-on-token-skeptic-qedcon-and-superstitions-in-singapore/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iAqNAb-Lyk This will also feature on the Token Skeptic podcast later, when I have better Libsyn access to have them uploaded as vodcasts! Many, many thanks to everyone who took part in Australia! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZlrAXWrpqs I'll blog later on the significance of the items, colours, superstitions - and a few other things I noticed while in
- [Episode Fifty-Three - On Loving The Lake Monster - Interview With Benjamin Radford](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/02/01/episode-fifty-three-on-loving-the-lake-monster-interview-with-benjamin-radford/) - Direct Download of Mp3 here. I've passed the 'one year' mark! Many thanks to everyone who continues to listen to the show and as always, feel free to send in ideas and feedback. :) The next episode I do may very well feature on the Young Australian Skeptics podcast, called the Pseudo Scientists, so if
- [Little Sugar Pills: Why Fall For Homeopathy? Token Skeptic Special Episode](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/30/little-sugar-pills-why-fall-for-homeopathy-token-skeptic-special-episode/) - Little Sugar Pills - Why Fall For Homeopathy? Direct Download of Mp3 here. There's a variety of reasons why someone might believe in homeopathy. Homeopathy isn't as powerful as its supporters claim it is - the power of the human mind is greater. Which is why we have to use our minds, when it comes
- [Episode Fifty-Two - On Thinking Freely In Western Sydney - Interview With Alan Conradi](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/24/episode-fifty-two-on-thinking-freely-in-western-sydney-interview-with-alan-conradi/) - Direct download to episode (mp3) here! "My use of the term 'Freethought' is an attempt to join the various groups together. It does not come with the negative connotations of the various other labels that have been assigned to such groups before and is therefore more accessible to the wider community. Freethought seems to be
- [Episode Fifty-One - On Sceptic Science - Interview With Brad Newsome](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/18/episode-fifty-one-on-sceptic-science-interview-with-brad-newsome/) - SORRY ABOUT TECHNICAL GLITCHES! Direct download of Episode 51 here (mp3)! Episode Fifty-One and I have a few little notices for people before we get underway! Firstly thanks again to people who are donating to the Token Skeptic show; it does help out as this is the only podcast I'm going to be regularly doing
- [Marmite Cat Spaghetti](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/25/marmite-cat-spaghetti/) - Other Token Skeptic recipes can be found here. About a year back, Milton Mermikides sent me a jar of Marmite. I think he was of the impression that it would freak me out. Instead, I made the following spaghetti dish with it. In Nigella Lawson's book 'Kitchen', she has a very simple version of this
- [ 10:23 Campaign In Australia - Token Skeptic Special Episode](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/21/1023-campaign-in-australia-token-skeptic-special-episode/) - Direct Download of the show here - 10:23 Campaign in Australia (mp3). As the coordinator for the 10:23 Campaign in Australia, I am honored to be working with activists across the country on the awareness-raising about the claims of homeopathy in 2011. Many thanks to Paul Caggegi in Sydney, Chris Higgins in Melbourne and Jayson
- [Episodes Forty-Nine And Fifty - On Mathematical Modelling Pitfalls And More](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/10/episodes-forty-nine-and-fifty-on-mathematical-modelling-pitfalls-and-more/) - Direct link to Episode #49 (Mp3) - On Naming Skeptical Children, 10:23 Australia And Token Skeptic In The UK. Direct link to Episode #50 (Mp3) - On Mathematical Modeling Pitfalls - Barbara Drescher And Jennifer Ouellete. Two episodes for the time of one! Or something like that. I'll be in Manchester for QEDCon from the
- [Token Skeptic - Scheduled For Mondays (And I Get Fan-Photos!)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/06/token-skeptic-scheduled-for-mondays-and-i-get-fan-photos/) - Hello all! Just alerting to a future schedule of being released every Monday, rather than the occasional 'when I'm free to release an episode' schedule that has been the standard over the past year. Any feedback about topics, ideas, future projects more than welcome. Here is a picture of one of the fans of the
- [Token Skeptic Forum Board - And Donate To The Show!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2011/01/02/token-skeptic-forum-board-and-donate-to-the-show/) - Two new features that you might have overlooked on the left-hand side-bar of the site: Token Skeptic Official Forum Board This is with big thanks to the Australasian Skeptics Forum board, who kindly allow me to post links to the episodes and allow for feedback from listeners. Feel free to check it out and interact
- [Episodes 5 And 9 - Sports Superstitions And On Skepticism And Communication](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/31/episodes-5-and-9-sports-superstitions-and-on-skepticism-and-communication/) - 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 -
- [Patience, Grasshopper Pie](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/25/patience-grasshopper-pie/) - Since I'm never one to be down for long (especially when there's seasonal food, family to be with and a new year to look forward to), here's something to add to the short-list of recipes that I feature on this site and something for you to try! There's a pair of other seasonal recipes featured
- [Episodes 2-4 - Examinations, New Year Superstitions, Women And Paranormal Beliefs ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/27/episodes-2-4-examinations-new-year-superstitions-women-and-paranormal-beliefs/) - 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 -
- [Episode Forty-Seven - On A Little Bit Of Douglas Adams With Maynard And Seasons Greetings](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/25/episode-forty-seven-on-a-little-bit-of-douglas-adams-with-maynard-and-seasons-greetings/) - Direct link to Mp3 here. Hello to all of you! During what has been a rather difficult December (but honestly, really nothing in comparison to last year), I've started thinking about how to do things better for myself and others. I guess that's one of the things that this time of the year does for
- [Episode Forty-Six - On The Australian Book Of Atheism - Perth Launch](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/19/episode-forty-six-on-the-australian-book-of-atheism-perth-launch/) - Link to the mp3 of this episode - here! First and foremost and absolutely before anything – thanks to Jane and Beaufort Street Books in Mt Lawley, Warren Bonett and Peter Cartledge.We had a live-Skype crossover Q&A with Warren in front of a packed bookstore to talk about The Australian Book of Atheism. This episode
- [Re-Release Of Token Skeptic #1 - On Santa](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/15/re-release-of-token-skeptic-1-on-santa/) - 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
- [Episode Forty-Five - On Women, Myths, Feminism and Skepticism - Live Dragon*Con Panel](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/15/episode-forty-five-on-women-myths-feminism-and-skepticism-live-dragoncon-panel/) - Direct Link to mp3 here! The following is taken from one of the Dragon*Con panels: Women: Myths, Feminism And Skepticism – Puzzled by feminine mystique? Still searching for your ‘inner Velma’? Attend this panel by a range of experienced investigators on the topics of gender, pop-culture and what science REALLY tells us! Desiree Schell, Barbara
- [Episode Forty-Two - On Breakfast And Blogging - Interviews At TAMOz Fringe](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/11/26/episode-forty-two-on-breakfast-and-blogging-interviews-at-tamoz-fringe/) - Direct link to mp3 here! A short mixture of interviews and opinions from the 'Blogger's Breakfast', a gathering of early-morning breakfasting skeptics in the shade of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Includes the 'Placebo Bands', Dave the Happy Singer (of www.davethehappysinger.com) the Australian Book of Atheism, Homologous Legs blog, Victorian Skeptics website and 'Bastard Sheep'. This
- [Episode Forty-Four - On Pink Microscopes - A Strange Quarks Submission](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/11/episod-forty-four-on-pink-microscopes-a-strange-quarks-submission/) - Direct link to the Mp3 here. This is a short essay that was submitted to the new podcast 'Strange Quarks' - and I strongly recommend that other podcasters consider sending in their own short essays! This is a short overview on the contribution of science education to challenging paranormal and pseudoscientific beliefs in females. The
- [Episode Forty-Three - On The Australian Amazing Meeting](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/12/01/episode-forty-three-on-the-australian-amazing-meeting/) - Welcome to episode forty-three! Direct download of the MP3 here. Interviews include: Nicholas and Alex Southhall - Warren Bonett and the Booksellers for Embiggen Books - Simon Singh - Jack Scanlan of the Young Australian Skeptics - Madge Carew-Hopkins the winner of the TAMOz student scholarship - Thom Perry, one of the webdesigners and branding
- [Episode Forty-One - On Being Naturally Skeptical - The Psychology Behind Being A Skeptic](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/11/24/episode-forty-one-on-being-naturally-skeptical-the-psychology-behind-being-a-skeptic/) - Direct link to the Mp3 here! Welcome to a catch-up episode of the Token Skeptic! Many apologies for the delays on the last episode and many thanks to Michael Marshall and all the people of QEDCon for their patience! This episode was recorded at Dragon*Con and it is thanks again to Derek and Swoopy of
- [Episode Forty - On The QED Conference - Interview With Michael Marshall](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/11/16/episode-forty-on-the-qed-conference-interview-with-michael-marshall/) - Direct download of Episode 40 in Mp3 here! Question. Explore. Discover. QED Conference is a two-day science and skepticism conference taking place in the Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester on the 5th-6th February 2011. QED is organised by North West Skeptical Events Ltd for the Greater Manchester Skeptics Society and the Merseyside Skeptics Society. All proceeds from
- [Re-Release of Episode Thirty-Eight (Minus The Bards)](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/11/09/re-release-of-episode-thirty-eight-minus-the-bards/) - Fixed! You may have noticed (how could you have missed...) the additional 'background sound' during Episode Thirty-Eight - On Skepticism And Education At Dragon*Con 2010 – Live Panel Show (direct to mp3). JREF now has a Director of Educational Programs – what else is being done out there and how can skeptics help educate the next
- [Token Skeptic Thirty-Nine - On Updates And Events](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/11/05/token-skeptic-thirty-nine-on-updates-and-events/) - MP3 Direct Download Here - Token Skeptic #39 - On Updates And Events. Updates, emails from listeners and tours, other podcasts, other events and all that - thanks again to my persistent listeners! The George Hrab Styrofoam Tour - Nov. 29 - Brisbane, QLD The Redbrick Hotel, 83 Annerley Road, South Brisbane 7.30 PM Nov.
- [Quick Update - Next Episode Imminent! I Hope...](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/11/03/quick-update-next-episode-imminent-i-hope/) - Welcome to a future catching-up episode of Token Skeptic – why catching up? Well, I have these things next to me on the table. You can’t tell, but they're examination papers, like the ones being done in the picture. When I’m not doing everything else that I’m doing, I’m grading papers like these. While the
- [Episode Thirty-Eight - On Skepticism And Education At Dragon*Con 2010 - Live Panel Show](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/10/08/episode-thirty-eight-on-skepticism-and-education-at-dragoncon-2010-live-panel-show/) - Direct Link to mp3 of Episode Thirty-Eight of the Token Skeptic podcast. Welcome to a special release for the Token Skeptic podcast! JREF now has a Director of Educational Programs - what else is being done out there and how can skeptics help educate the next generation? This is the audio of the panel recorded
- [Episode Thirty-Seven - On The 10:23 Campaign In 2011 – An Interview With Andy Wilson](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/10/08/episode-thirty-seven-on-the-1023-campaign-in-2011-–-an-interview-with-andy-wilson/) - Link to the mp3 of Episode Thirty-Seven of the show. “Science and rationality are political issues, whether we like it or not.” Amanda Marcotte, Get Opinionated: A Progressive’s Guide to Finding Your Voice (and Taking a Little Action). On Jan 30, 2010 at 10:23am, more than three hundred skeptics in the UK (and a handful
- [Episode Thirty-Six - On Skeptical Activism And Creationism - An Interview With Jayson Cooke Of Griffith University Skeptics And Freethinkers](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/09/29/episode-thirty-six-on-skeptical-activism-and-creationism-an-interview-with-jayson-cooke-of-griffith-university-skeptics-and-freethinkers/) - Direct link to the mp3 of Episode #36 - On Skeptical Activism And Creationism - An Interview With Jayson Cooke Of Griffith University Skeptics And Freethinkers. Welcome back to more regularly scheduled programming post-Dragon*Con's SkepTrack! I'd like to say some very big thanks to the people I hung out with in Atlanta this year, especially
- [Re-Release of Ayaan Hirsi Ali Interview - Episode Thirty-Two](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/10/01/re-release-of-ayaan-hirsi-ali-interview-episode-thirty-two/) - Finally got the bandwidth issues sorted! My first priority upon doing that ? Getting this re-released, after tinkering with the sound and hopefully making it clearer for listeners. Since I'm now on school holidays, and have access to software, I thought I'd give it a try. Direct link to the MP3 of the interview It
- [The Placebo Effect ](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/09/23/the-placebo-effect/) - This is a short film, thanks to Daniel Keogh! He played it during his touring show 'The Stupid Species: Why Everyone (Except You) Is An Idiot' for Science Week. You can follow him on Twitter as 'Professor Funk' and hear him being interviewed on Token Skeptic #30 - On Science Communication, Hungry Beasts And Professor
- [Token Skeptic Podcast - Videos Of Dragon*Con](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/09/16/token-skeptic-podcast-videos-of-dragoncon/) - This was the third year that I worked at the 'SkepTrack' at Dragon*Con - lectures / panels I presented included: Skeptically Speaking: Skeptically Speaking, the talk radio show that asks you to call in and question everything, will be airing live from the SkepTrack stage. This is now online as Episode #76, The Women of
- [Episode Thirty-Five - On Science At Home - An Interview With Deb Hodgkin](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/08/23/episode-thirty-five-on-science-at-home-an-interview-with-deb-hodgkin/) - I hope everyone enjoyed Australia's Science Week! Hello to all the new subscribers and I hope you enjoy earlier episodes as well - all available at Token Skeptic and on iTunes! This episode features Deb Hodgkin of Science-at-home.org! Deb studied Human Biology and Archaeology in her Bachelor of Science, then did Honours in Anatomy. With
- [Episode Thirty-Three – On Coral Reefs And Climate Change - An Interview With Craig Reid Conducted By Warren Bonett](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/08/11/episode-thirty-three-–-on-coral-reefs-and-climate-change-an-interview-with-craig-reid-conducted-by-warren-bonett/) - A very special episode for number thirty-three - this is thanks to Warren Bonett of the Embiggen Books bookstore! Over the past ten years, Craig Reid has been working on coral reefs as a diver, educator, researcher and underwater photographer. Coral Reefs and Climate Change, his first publication as principle author, is the culmination of
- [Episode Thirty-Two – On Infidels And Nomads - An Interview With Ayaan Hirsi Ali Conducted By Reverend Canon Frank Sheehan](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/08/04/episode-thirty-two-–-on-infidels-and-nomads-an-interview-with-ayaan-hirsi-ali-conducted-by-reverend-canon-frank-sheehan/) - Mp3 Download Here - or via Token Skeptic iTunes. This episode would not be possible if it were not for the opportunity given to me by Christ Church Grammar School - particularly the Centre for Ethics and Reverend Canon Frank Sheehan and Teresa Scott - and St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. This is an
- [Last Chance - To Vote For Best Australian Science Blog!](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/07/22/last-chance-to-vote-for-best-australian-science-blog/) - Daniel Keogh, who was interviewed in Token Skeptic episode #30, gives some suggestions as to what makes a good science blogger! Oh - and vote vote vote - head to Science Week's The Big Blog Theory, found at this link - notice that there's a microblogging category as well as science blogging (which is where
- [Episode Thirty – On Science Communication, Hungry Beasts And Professor Funk – An Interview With Daniel Keogh](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/07/18/episode-thirty-–-on-science-communication-hungry-beasts-and-professor-funk-–-an-interview-with-daniel-keogh/) - This is episode thirty! Work starts for me again this week, so to save some time, I'm putting this episode online a little earlier than usual. Since this interview focuses on a favourite topic of mine, Science Communication - I thought I'd plug an event by a fellow podcaster who will be doing something special
- [Libsyn 3 And 'Where Did All These Episodes Come From??'](https://tokenskeptic.org/2010/07/18/libsyn-3-and-where-did-all-these-episodes-come-from/) - Multiple eps on iTunes explained! I've upgraded to Libsyn 3 and the same thing happened to the Geologic podcast and Skeptic Zone - suddenly there's a whole bunch of older eps that you'll find in your podcatcher! :/ I think the only thing that can be done is just delete them. :( I'm tempted to

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