Category Archives: The Reality Check Episodes

Is it windy on other planets and celestial bodies in our solar system? Darren looks at just what wind is and how much of it occurs on the surface of our various neighbours. Adam looks into whether or not windows … Continue reading →

Sometimes movie studios release low quality franchise films and one excuse for this might be that if they don’t release a movie every X or Y years, they will lose the rights. Adam looks into these reversion rights, colloquially referred … Continue reading →

Sharks are so old. How old are they? They’re so old that you’ll be shocked to hear of all of the things that haven’t been on earth as long as sharks. Darren gives us a unique history of the earth … Continue reading →

What impact do digital devices like laptops, tablets and smart phones, both inside and outside of the classroom, have on childrens’ ability to learn? Adam questions the assumption that these devices are always positive, and examines the research on the … Continue reading →

There has been a lot of news lately about Moltbook AI, a platform where Artificial Intelligence agents are interacting with each other in great numbers. Darren separates fact from fiction as he explores many fascets of this emerging technology and … Continue reading →

This week’s show is all about the law. Growing up our parents told us all kinds of things were illegal, such as driving with the dome light on in the car, riding in the back of a pickup truck, skipping … Continue reading →

After decades of doing the podcast we have finally gotten around to recording an episode entirely dedicated to orange cats. Darren examines just what’s going on with orange cats acting weird on the Internet and in real life. Is Orange … Continue reading →

For our first show of 2026 Adam looks at the efficacy of Infant Simulator Programs, which involves giving a fake baby to high school kids to discourage teen pregnancy. Darren gives us a review of three books, “The Thinking Machine: … Continue reading →

As Christmas approaches we bring you the history of two popular decorations you might see this holiday season. Darren looks at the history of the mistletoe as a decoration, symbol of fertility and God killer. Adam looks at the first … Continue reading →

With AI safety still underrated yet imperative, in this bonus episode of the show we share the Introduction to “Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World” by Darren McKee. Download direct: mp3 file http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/TRC_723.mp3