Podcast Episodes featuring James Randi

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S406: The Psychic Kids (James Randi and Project Alpha)

Pretend - a true crime podcast about con artists - June 19, 2019 03:20 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
In 1979, two high school kids claiming to be psychic managed to fool parapsychology researchers at Washington University using simple magic tricks and sleight of hand. Little did the scientists know, these kids were just amateur magicians pulling a fast one on them. Today, these kids are grown. T...


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Skepticality #260 - More About James Randi

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine - September 22, 2015 17:53 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 466 ratings
This episode features a live recording of Derek and James Randi on stage at Skeptrack 2015 this past Labor Day weekend at Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA. Derek and Randi discuss the origins of The Amazing Randi and his work exposing fakers and other harmful charlatans over the years.

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Rationally Speaking #131 - James Randi on Being An Honest Liar

Rationally Speaking Podcast - April 05, 2015 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratings
The Amazing Randi, famous magician and a pioneer of Skepticism, joins this episode of Rationally Speaking for a conversation about the past and future of the Skeptic movement. Massimo and Julia's questions for Randi include: Do you think Skepticism has shaped public opinion in any significant way...

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Ep. 12 - TAM2014 - James Randi And Banacheck

Friendly Atheist Podcast - December 10, 2014 19:48 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
James Randi is the legendary investigator of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims and the namesake of the James Randi Educational Foundation. Banachek is the mentalist who created the "bullet catch" trick made famous by Penn & Teller and the director of JREF's One Million Dollar Paranormal Chal...


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James Randi and D.J. Grothe - Amaz!ng Skepticism

Point of Inquiry - November 27, 2010 19:24 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 758 ratings
Host: Karen Stollznow This week is a special episode featuring interviews with two guests, James Randi and D.J. Grothe. James Randi is a world-renowned magician and the modern-day Houdini of skepticism. He is the author of numerous books, including Flim-Flam! Psychics, ESP, Unicorns and Other ...

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James Randi - The Faith Healers

Point of Inquiry - July 10, 2009 20:39 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 758 ratings
James "The Amazing" Randi is a world-renowned magician, skeptic and investigator of paranormal claims and is a central figure in the founding of the world-wide skeptical movement. Perhaps best known for the One Million Dollar Challenge, in which his educational foundation awards $1,000,000 to any...

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Skepticality #085 - Why Magic is Important - Panel Discussion with James Randi and D.J. Grothe

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine - September 09, 2008 22:38 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 466 ratings
The hosts of Skepticality are recovering from their spectacularly successful "Skeptrack" events at Dragon*Con 2008: four days of lively discussion featuring guests from some of the most prominent skeptical organizations around the world. Included were James Randi and Dr. Phil Plait from the JREF,...

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Guests: The Amazing James Randi & Dad Complainant in FFRF's Newest Religion-in-School Court Challenge

Freethought Radio - May 17, 2008 14:34 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 524 ratings
Freethought Radio will discuss the Freedom From Religion Foundation's newest legal challenge over school subsidy of the Child Evangelism Fellowship in a Wisconsin school, and will talk with the dad who originally lodged the complaint. (He is not being identified to protect his children.) Sound cl...

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BSAlert.com Show #5 - PARANORMALISM with James Randi! - http://www.bsalert.com The Critial Thinker's Community & News Network

BSAlert.com - The Critical Thinker's Community & News Network PODCAST SHOW - November 13, 2007 00:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Paranormal claims, Interview with JAMES RANDI; we take a look at paranormalism in mainstream media and the Phenomenon tv show. Comment at http://podcasts.bsalert.com

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Skepticality #045 - TAM Audio: James Randi, Tory Belleci, Julia Sweeney, Jill Sobule, Michael Shermer and God

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine - January 31, 2007 03:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 466 ratings
This week we'll begin sifting through four days of audio and video with some of the best candid moments from the four day brain expanding extravaganza of The Amazing Meeting 5, featuring a cast of familiar characters as well as some brave new voices in skepticism.

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Skepticality #038 - A Very Houdini Halloween with James Randi and the Houdini Museum

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine - October 30, 2006 03:44 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 466 ratings
On this special Halloween themed episode of Skepticality Derek and Spooky..er, Swoopy delve into the mysteries surrounding the life and death of the great Harry Houdini who died on Halloween, 1926. We have interviews with the curators of the Houdini Museum; Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks, rega...

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Skepticality #034 - Interview: Dr. Michael Shermer and James Randi

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine - September 24, 2006 23:53 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 466 ratings
Skeptic founder Dr. Michael Shermer provides us with a special one on one interview with the "Amazing" James Randi, recorded for Skepticality while at sea during the JREF's Amazing Adventure cruise to the Bermuda Triangle.

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James Randi - Science, Magic, and Future of Skepticism

Point of Inquiry - June 30, 2006 15:39 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 758 ratings
James "The Amazing" Randi is a world-renowned magician, skeptic and investigator of paranormal claims. He has been a central figure in the development of the world-wide skeptical movement. He's perhaps most known for the One Million Dollar Challenge, in which his Foundation will award One Million...

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Special Guest: James Randi

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine - September 01, 2005 08:55 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 466 ratings
James Randi comes back to Skepticality! This time around Randi shares his thoughts on Bad Book Authors, The Amazing Meeting 4, A story from the Million Dollar Prize, and Intelligent Design vs. Evolution.

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Interview: James Randi (JREF)

Skepticality - The Official Podcast of Skeptic Magazine - June 30, 2005 20:13 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 466 ratings
In this episode, we are honored and excited to present to you, an interview with James Randi! James was kind enough to spend some time with us on the phone talking about the JREF, the Million Dollar Prize, and those pesky folks that think they can talk to the dead! Come join us and Mr. Randi for ...