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Criminal profiling definitely works in TV shows like Criminal Minds and The Mentalist, but does it work in real life? Adam profiles criminal profiling to get at the truth. Darren reads a lot… about happiness. Darren reviews a few recent … Continue reading →

Elan talks about the decline effect, does it explain declining effects in replicated scientific studies? Adam talks about the “birther” movement. Darren tracks the origins of a Martin Luther King Jr “quote” that spread around twitter after Osama Bin Laden … Continue reading →

Jon talks about whether dogs can detect cancer. Darren review the book Love and Sex with Robots by David Levy. Adam answers whether or not you can send in special Tootsie Pop wrappers for a prize. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_138_-_2011-04-28.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file … Continue reading →

Adam explores whether e-cigarettes are effective or even safe. Elan goes into the conspiracy that Paul McCartney has been dead for years. Darren address the myth that chocolate contains caffeine. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_137_-_2011-04-20.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave … Continue reading →

Adam responds to people complaining on the internet about Sesame Street changing the Cookie Monster character. Elan covers the question: “Does 1 = 0.999 repeating?” http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_136_-_2011-04-14.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave us a review on itunes.

Adam talks about the recent “craze” of brushing teeth with soap instead of toothpaste. Jon turns back the clock and figures out what caused all those Toyota cars to accelerate unintentionally. Darren answers the question: Do people flail about when … Continue reading →

Adam examines a few famous movie goofs that seem somewhat suspicious. Elan recounts the sham trial of a few nurses in Libya that were accused of infecting patients with HIV. Jon answers the question: Did Romans really have special rooms … Continue reading →

Darren talks about “destiny”. Jon interviews Sara Mayhew (Skeptic Manga Artist). Elan finds out if Tommy Hilfiger’s really a racist. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_133_-_2011-03-16.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave us a review on itunes

Jon shows via statistics that the latest rash of bad earthquakes may not necessarily spell doom for Earth. Adam explains why people shouldn’t be too worried about the radiation coming out of Fukushima. Darren reports on a Boston Fox affiliate’s … Continue reading →

Subscribing here for free with iTunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. Elan goes back to the courtroom to argue that confessions aren’t as reliable as most people think. Xander reviews the New York Times best seller “Heaven is for Real”, a … Continue reading →