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The Reality Check #41 Is Delayed!

Sorry folks, but due to hardware difficulties on our esteemed producer’s laptop (don’t worry it’s not the hard drive), the editing and uploading of the latest episode has been delayed. Hopefully his laptop will be fixed tout-suite and you’ll be … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #40: Children’s Cold Medicine + Ad Hominem + Pool Urine Dye

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. Jon takes a skeptical look at mainstream over the counter cold medicine for kids, Darren gets his hands dirty with the Ad Hominem fallacy, … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #39: Wikipedia/Britannica+Homemade Pesiticides+Dark Meat Myth

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. Darren debates Wikipedia vs Brtiannica accuracy, Adam warns against the dangers of using home made pesticides, and Xander defends the health, and honour, of … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #38: Politics/Skepticism + Climate Change Questions + Red Bull Myth

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. Jon leads a discussion on how much politics can be influenced by science, Darren answers some listeners questions on climate change, and Adam goes … Continue reading

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The Reality Check on the Radio – For One Day Only

A friend of mine at CKCU has sacrificed his spot today for The Reality Check to have its broadcast premiere. Currently, it’s only a one-time thing, but we’re still working to get it on the air on a regular basis. … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #37: Skeptic Course + Penta Water + Swine Flu Myth

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. Lee Graham returns this week, along with his friend Greg Winslow (Skeptic/Magician). Lee talks about his annual course on skepticism for high school students, … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #36: Japanese Horror + Bible Code + Soda Can Myth

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. Xander compares Japanese horror movies to their American counterparts, special guest Lee Graham explains the Bible Code, and Jon takes the fizz out of … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #35: Climate Change + Plastic Bags + Ozone Depletion

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. In celebration of Earth day, we take a look at some environmental issues. Darren explains the basics of climate change, Xander covers the plastic … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #34: Pyramid Threory + The Singularity + Frog Myth

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. This week Jon explores the latest theory on how the Great Pyramid was built, Darren warns us of the upcoming singularity, and Xander debunks … Continue reading

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The Reality Check #30: Is Homosexuality Natural? + ‘9/11 Truth’ Professors + Accidents on Friday 13

Subscribing here for free with itunes Using this link in your browser, or other podcatching software. Darren tackles the ‘is homosexuality natural?’ controversy, Xander debunks ‘9/11 truth’ claims made by some Canadian professors, and Jon examines whether or not people … Continue reading

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