The Completely Unnecessary Skeptical Podcast

Episode 46

In which we discuss talking snakes, baby robots, SETI getting funded (and criticised), and death matches featuring laser-wielding cells. Email / feedback: Noticeboard: Oprah in Auckland News: Scientists arm cells with mini lasers: http://news.sciencema...

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

Email / feedback:

Noticeboard:

Oprah in Auckland

News:

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

The end of Moore’s Law:

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Episode 45

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

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

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

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

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Episode 44

In which we alienate our listeners by misreading their feedback and calling them whores. We also talk about some news and we have an interview with the fabulous comedian Tom Binns Update: uni giving money back http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/...

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

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

News:

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

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Episode 43

In which we discover a genetic element of the placebo effect, talk about 2 pieces of news about Tony Abbot that cancel each other out and Deliah discusses ... well just listen and find out. Noticeboard: New NZ skeptics website: http://skeptics.nz Confe...

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

Noticeboard:

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

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

News:

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

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Episode 42

In which we discuss The Imitation Game, MMS for curing Autism, and Feline Serenity Pods. We'll also tell you how you can invest in the Bigfoot Business. --=Links=-- Stephen Meyer speaking at Auckland Uni: http://www.skepticblog.org/2013/08/28/stephen-m...

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

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

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Episode 41

In which we discuss truck-sized fusion reactors, find out about how breast massage can help with headaches and discover a paranormal teddy bear... Email / feedback: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/your_health/complementary_med... "Oh, and fo...

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

Email / feedback:

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

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

Noticeboard:

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

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Episode 40

Noticeboard: 5th-7th December - Skeptics Guide peeps & George appearing at NZ Skeptics Conf in Auckland - tickets now available News: Telepathic message sent over the internet! http://m.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=1131...

Noticeboard:

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

News:

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

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Episode 39

Noticeboard: Save the dates: SkeptiCamp: Wellington - September 6th and 7th, The Fringe Bar 28 Allen Street https://www.facebook.com/events/498807646929403/?ref=4 5th-7th December - Skeptics Guide peeps & George appearing at NZ Skeptics Conf in Auc...

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

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

http://conference.skeptics.org.nz

News:

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

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Episode 38

In which we discuss Ken, Artificial Intelligence, and animals predicting the outcome of the Sportsball World Trophy Noticeboard: Save the dates: 5th-7th December - Skeptics Guide peeps & George appearing at NZ Skeptics Conf in Auckland - tickets no...

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

Noticeboard:

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

News:

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

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

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Episode 37

Conference tickets are Live! We're not dead! Cadbury are trying to weaken the muslims! These and even more news and interesting facts lie within. Click at your own peril. You have been warned... http://conference.skeptics.org.nz http://www.starstryder....

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

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

http://conference.skeptics.org.nz

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

News:

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

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