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Category Archives: The Reality Check Episodes
TRC #319: Mothers’ Milk Vs Mothers’ Guilt + Red Wine Health Benefits + Green Eggs And Ham Banned?
Cristina joins the panel to explore mothers’ milk and asks whether some breastfeeding advocates take things too far. Next Adam examines recent news reports of the claim: red wine is better than going to the gym. Lastly, Pat looks at … Continue reading
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TRC #318: Do Glasses Weaken Eyes? + Smoking in Movies = R-rating + Pluto A Planet Again?
Even when short-staffed, the guys deliver the skepticism. First Pat takes an arm’s length look at whether wearing glasses weakens eyes. Next, Darren tries to get a grip on smoking in movies and its effect on ratings. But both those … Continue reading
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TRC #317: Programmer Productivity + Parody Websites + iPhone Bending
Episode 317 of The Reality Check is really fantastic. Elan leads things off by looking into the claim that excellent programmers can be more than 10 times more productive than average ones. Next, Adam looks into some “parody” websites. Darren … Continue reading
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TRC #316: Three-Breasted Woman + Name That: Cryptozoology Edition + Cow Tipping
Episode 316 is awesome. First Darren covers a salacious and titillating news story about a three breasted woman. Next Pat mystifies the panel with a new edition of “name that,” all about cryptozoology. Lastly, Elan examines the underbelly of claims … Continue reading
TRC #315: Grounding Mats + Sweetener vs. Cocaine + Tooth Colour
The core group of 4 is back together again to bring you another dose of premium skeptical content in episode 315 of The Reality Check. Elan leads things off by exploring the health claims of grounding mats. Next Adam analyzes yet another study … Continue reading
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TRC #314: Parasites & Multiple Sclerosis + How Big Is The Universe? + Tim Hortons Cup Sizes
Episode 314 has not one but TWO guests! First Dina tells us all about parasites, multiple sclerosis and clinical trials. Next Dana takes a look at the vastness of the universe. Lastly, Adam investigates a viral video about cup sizes … Continue reading
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TRC #313: Mashup Episode: Canned Food Drives + Blowing In Nintendo Cartridges + Van Halen M&Ms
Most of the crew gets a much deserved week off while Pat provides a mash-up of segments based on the theme of “firsts.” We would love to get your feedback on whether you liked the format! Let us know at: … Continue reading
TRC #312: Gamer Stats – Adult Women Vs Teenage Boys + Deer + Puff The Magic Dragon Is About Pot?
Episode 312 is all that and more! First Adam frags some headlines claiming that adult women gamers outnumber teenage boy gamers. Next Pat hunts for the facts to answer a listener’s questions about deer. Lastly Darren clears the smoke on … Continue reading
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TRC #311: Suicide + Small vs. Big Meals + Sharks Smelling Blood
Episode 311 of The Reality Check is really amazing. Darren leads it off with a discussion about some misconceptions people have about suicide. Next, Elan looks into whether you should eat 3 regular meals a day or multiple small meals. Adam … Continue reading
TRC #310: Vanity Awards + Afghan 9/11 Awareness + Jackie Mitchell
This episode of The Reality Check is the best piece of content on the internet. Pat leads things off by going in depth into his investigation of a vanity award scam. Next Darren discusses if people in Afghanistan know about … Continue reading
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