Token Skeptic Podcast
1) Token Skeptic 235 - 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 holie...Show More
2) Token Skeptic 234 - On Animals, Language, Koko and Wish Fulfilment
The idea that animals have the potential to talk is an alluring one; from the mathematical stunts of , to research on parrots, dolphins and chimps -Â . It's interesting, exciting and even cute - but is...Show More
3) Token Skeptic 233 - On Complementary Medicine Laws In Australia and Choice Campaign
Hundreds of  such as "tonifies kidney essence" and "opens body orifices" could appear on complementary medicine labels under Their campaign points out that "Proposed laws could see dangerous and pot...Show More
Token Skeptic 233 - On Complementary Medicine Laws In Australia and Choice Campaign
09:26 | May 26th, 2018
4) Token Skeptic 232 - On 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...Show More
5) Token Skeptic 231 - 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 c...Show More
6) Token Skeptic 230 - How To Be Reasonable
How To Be Reasonable (By Someone Who Tried Everything Else)Â is a primer on critical thinking and an introduction to scientific skepticism that will empower you to see the world a little bit more clear...Show More
7) Token Skeptic 229 - 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...Show More
8) Token Skeptic 228 - 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 o...Show More
Token Skeptic 228 - Australia Enters The Space Race (?) - Interview With Paul Willis
12:05 | Sep 30th, 2017
9) Token Skeptic 227 - 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. Bu...Show More
10) Token Skeptic 226 - 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 "" podcast never expected that “Belinda Blinked” (...Show More