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Back in the Saddle Again!

mindcore — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:16:17 +0000

I talk about whats going on and we have a news segment with Scott Hurst.

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BAD NEWS: SERIOUS: PLEASE READ

mindcore — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:14:07 +0000

I have had an extremely serious personal problem. I can not go into details. All I can say is that until August, it will take up all of my free time. So from now until August I will not be posting a single episode. This is just the way it is.

The good news is that by the end of August, the problem will be concluded, for better or worse.

My birthday is August 27. By August 27 I will start posting again.

I thank you for your patience.

I Was a Guest on the Apologia Podcast

mindcore — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:19:38 +0000

Please check it out.

I discuss the mind-body problem with a panel, you can go to the Dr. Zach website on the sidebar links, or click

here

Important Announcement:

I am taking the next week off from this podcast, I have some business to attend to. So this is a good time to catch up on the old episodes.

I also want to thank all of the listeners, I have kind of figured out that it seems most of you are already skeptics and science enthusiasts, which I never expected. I am honored to have such a high caliber audience and want to do a good job of serving you guys with this show.

The next episode will feature Dr. Steven Novella from the Neurologica Blog, the Science Based Medicine Blog, the Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe, and Yale Medical School.

Local Hero: Scott Hurst talks about Energy Science

mindcore — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:42:56 +0000

Scott Hurst is a skeptic in the DFW area, and also a prominent member of the James Randi educational foundation. He is a photographer, and wants your business at scott@hurstphoto.biz.

I also rant and rave a little about my own life and humanism.

Investigating Ghosts with Alison Smith, from SAPS and the JREF

mindcore — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:11:12 +0000

Alison Smith is an amazing woman who developed the Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Society, or SAPS, in response to TAPS, the ghost hunters on the Sci Fi Channel.

Alison investigates haunted houses, and goes one further by testing all kinds of supernatural claims as the one who often administers the Million Dollar Challenge for the James Randi Educational Foundation.

Due yourself a favor and check out this amazing woman, and go one further, follow her example!

Atheists Orgs: Interview With Brian Sapient and Kelly from the Rational Response Squad

mindcore — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:45:53 +0000

On this episode we discuss atheist activism in general. In addition we have an interview with Kelly and Brian Sapient from the Rational Response Squad.

PZ Myers, Nuff Said!

mindcore — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:40:24 +0000

On this episode the legendary PZ Myers. In addition, we have a discussion with doctoral student Dave Pena, on epigenetics.

Oh yeah, and please….

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Dr. Aage Moller on Neuroscience, Medicine, and Education

mindcore — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:54:32 +0000

Dr. Moller discusses his new book A New Epidemic: Harm in Health Care

Among other issues. Dr. Moller is a premier neuroscientist in the fields of audiology, neuroplasticity, and interoperative monitoring of the brains and nerves of patients for research. He has also taught medical school, including neurosurgery, and taught neuroscience at UT Dallas for the last several years.

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Bugs with Bug Girl!

mindcore — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:37:16 +0000

I interview Bug : blog author, entomologist, and skepchick!

On this episode we examine the world of bugs, which happens to be all around us, and on us!

Correction:

Lice, crablause and otherwise, are not chelicerates, they are true insects! This was my error, I called them chelicerates because most mites are chelicerates, but crabs and head lice are insects. I’ll open the next episode of the podcast proclaiming this correction.

Quantum Mechanics vs. Quantum Mysticism: Interview With Lawrence Krauss

mindcore — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:43:29 +0000

Lawrence Krauss Ph.D. is an esteemed physicist and spokesperson for science. He is one of the leaders of Scientists and Engineers for America and author of The Physics of Star Trek among many other books. On this episode we discuss whether the claims of quantum mystics such as Deepak Chopra MD. or films like The Secret and What the Bleep Do We Know match up the science of physics, which they claim supports their ideas.

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God: The Failed Hypothesis: Dr. Victor J. Stenger

mindcore — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:05:05 +0000

Dr. Victor J. Stenger is the author of the book God: The Failed Hypothesis. He is also a particle physicist and a professor of philosophy. We are extremely lucky to have an interview with such a prestigious scientist.

Rationalist Activism: Justin Trottier of CFI Ontario

mindcore — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:59:45 +0000

Justin Trottier went from a student leader to the director of the first Center for Inquiry office in his country. Justin is what we should all be like. If you are sick and tired of the irrational and superstitious stranglehold on the culture listen to this episode to find out how to fix it.

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Sexy, Sextacular, Sex: Mia from “I Want Your Sex” Podcast

mindcore — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:49:22 +0000

Here is the first episode of the Mindcore marathon. I am posting as many episodes as I can this week. At least one more will be posted today. This episode discusses the science of sex, and presents an interview with Mia from the “I Want Your Sex” podcast. Mia goes to sex parties, has sex, and describes what she witnessed and experienced at the parties. She says she wants her listeners to jerk off while they listen. Hear her and I discuss science.

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9-11 Conspiracy Theories :Pat from ScrewLooseChange.blogspot.com

mindcore — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:12:33 +0000

Listen to this discussion on the popular ideas about a 9-11 conspiracy. Did the World Trade Center fall as a result of a controlled demolition? Did a missile fly into the pentagon? Was flight 93 merely a bunch of government agents staging their own deaths? Listen and find out.

To Be Clear, I was not yet born in 1973, when the Pinochet Coup took place. But Pinochet was still functioning in a conspiratorial government which was killing and kidnapping people well into my childhood. My grandfather and father were both interrogated at gun point by the Pinochet regime, my grandmother had to flee, as a political refugee to Mexico city. So I hope this clears it up.

Dr. Crislip from Quackcast: Mindcore and Entropy Accelerator : Maxwell’s Daemon

mindcore — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:30:18 +0000

Alright, I think we have a great episode on this one. We have Dr. Mark Crislip from Quackcast, and other great accomplishments. Entropy Accelerator and I discuss feminism from a humanistic and pro-science perspective, and Maxwell’s Daemon discusses alternative medicine cancer cures.

Call Senator about Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act on April 21,22, or 23

The Phone Number on the Episode is not Working, I don’t know why. Here is a link for the phone numbers of all the US Senators!!!!

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High Priest of Church of Satan: Peter H. Gilmore

mindcore — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:56:47 +0000

On this episode we have Peter H. Gilmore talking about Satanism and science. We also discuss atheist activism, the power of words, and pop culture and science having a relationship.

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Episode 12: DJ Grothe Interview

mindcore — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:24:49 +0000

.On this episode we have DJ Grothe from the Center for Inquiry, a think tank dedicated to humanism and science. The Reverend and I discuss Marijuana law and science.

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Minisode:Rev. Harris: Satanism Today Podcast: Satanism and Science

mindcore — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:22:18 +0000

This is an interview with the Satanist Reverend Harris, who is the host of the Satanism Today Podcast. It is linked on this page. Find out with me what Satanists really believe about science and the supernatural. You might be surprised.

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Minisode : Jesse Hyde: Journalist: Author of Genesis 101 Dallas Observer Cover Article

mindcore — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:45:58 +0000

Listen to what Jesse Hyde has told me about the battle for the teaching of evolution in Texas, and how it affects the whole country.

Article:

http://www.dallasobserver.com/2008-03-20/news/battle-against-teaching-evolution-in-texas-begins/full

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Episode 11: Rebecca Watson, What Do Statistics Say About Good Luck, and More Goodies

mindcore — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:45:26 +0000

On this episode we have the lovely Rebecca Watson from skepchick.org and the Skeptics Guide to the Universe Podcast. I do laugh a little like Beavis and Butthead during the interview, but its still awesome!

Mindcore correspondent Maxwell’s Daemnon addresses the science of whether or not “luck” exists.

Listen and enjoy.

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