Category Archives: The Reality Check Episodes

TRC #359: High Fidelity Audio Players + Sunscreen Revisited + Catapult GPS

Posted on 25 July, 2015 by Pat

Pat sets the tone with a segment on high fidelity audio players and whether Neil Young’s new Pono device is as ‘righteous’ as its name claims. Darren reflects on popular misconceptions around sunscreen. Finally, Cristina tips-off with a segment about … Continue reading →

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TRC #358: Guerrilla Skepticism + Foul-mouthed Minions + The Munchies

Posted on 18 July, 2015 by Pat

Wassup TRC’ers! Darren kicks things off with a detailed segment about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia, aka GSoW. Adam serves us a lighthearted look at whether McDonald’s Happy Meal Minions are swearing at us.  Finally, Cristina asks the burning question, what’s … Continue reading →

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TRC #357: Mobile Medical Apps + Sesame Street vs Preschool + Viral Nonsense: Confederate Flag Edition

Posted on 11 July, 2015 by Pat

Welcome, bienvenida, bienvenue TRC’ers! Pat kicks off this week’s show addressing a listener’s email regarding whether there’s any real science behind health applications for mobile phones. Cristina takes a walk down Sesame Street to explore whether exposure to the show … Continue reading →

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TRC #356: Rachel Dolezal and Transraciality + Alternative Cancer Therapies for Pets + Did Stockbrokers Really Jump Out of Windows?

Posted on 3 July, 2015 by Pat

Despite some technical issues this week, the crew plowed through to bring you another great episode of TRC! On today’s show, Darren takes an in-depth look into the controversial story behind Rachel Dolezal and leads the panel in an interesting … Continue reading →

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TRC #355: Mashup Episode: Breast Cancer Screening + Sexism in Science + Jackie Mitchell

Posted on 26 June, 2015 by Pat

Cristina takes over TRC Studios to DJ another magnificent Mashup episode.  This week the running theme is “Women”. Enjoy! http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/TRC_355.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave us a review on iTunes!  

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TRC #354: Caitlyn Jenner vs Noah Galloway + Bayesian Statistics 101 with Alex Demarsh + Biodynamic Farming

Posted on 20 June, 2015 by Pat

Welcome TRC Family to another jam-packed episode! Adam kicks off the show this week by looking into the brouhaha over whether Caitlyn Jenner really beat out Noah Galloway to win an ESPN Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Our guest panelist, statistician … Continue reading →

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TRC #353: Perfect Pitch + Name That: Weather & Climate Edition + Is July 4 Really Independence Day?

Posted on 13 June, 2015 by Pat

The whole gang is back to deliver another fun-filled show! Cristina rings in with a segment about Perfect Pitch and a recent study that looks at whether the ability can be learned by adults. Pat challenges the panel’s knowledge of … Continue reading →

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TRC #352: doTerra Essential Oils + Tiananmen Square + Do Sunflowers Track The Sun?

Posted on 6 June, 2015 by Pat

With Pat & Cristina away, guest host Dr. Michael Thompson steps in to join the crew! Adam gives us a whiff of aromatherapy, specifically multi-level marketing company doTerra Essential Oils. Michael offers some historical context around the Tiananmen Square protests … Continue reading →

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TRC #351: DNR Revisited + Penile Duplication + Vulcan Salute & Death Grip

Posted on 29 May, 2015 by Pat

Pat kicks off this week’s show revisiting an older segment on DNR with some new information about the mortality rate in DNR patients. Darren looks into the phenomenon of men having more than one penis. Finally, Adam hands us a … Continue reading →

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TRC #350: Ontario’s Sex-Ed Curriculum + Magic School Bus Meme + Medical Procedures You May Not Need

Posted on 23 May, 2015 by Pat

Hello TRC’ers! This week’s show is a veritable potpourri of topics! Darren studies Ontario’s new Sex-Ed Curriculum and addresses its critics. Adam tackles the meme keeping us all up at night…did the kids from Magic School Bus grow up to … Continue reading →

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