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Category Archives: The Reality Check Episodes
TRC #322: Fewer Kids Trick or Treating? + SFoSF: Coffee + BDSM Illegal? + Losing Elan
The TRC boys deliver another great show with Adam kicking things off by slaughtering myths around trick or treating. Elan challenges the guys to a java-fuelled science fact or science fiction while Darren dominates a segment about the legalities around BDSM. … Continue reading
TRC #321: Ebola + Google Traffic + Sexy Ebola Nurse Costume
On this week’s show, Darren explores whether it’s time to hit the panic button on Ebola, Adam navigates us through how Google Traffic really works, and Pat examines whether the Sexy Ebola Nurse Costume is a trick. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/TRC_321.mp3 Download direct: mp3 … Continue reading
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TRC #320: Bradford Hill Criteria + Cold Reading + Does The Earth Orbit The Sun?
What a show! First Elan loads our skeptical rifles with the Bradford Hill Criteria. Next, special guest Julian Janes gives us an excellent overview of the dark art of cold reading. Lastly, Darren asks does the earth really orbit the … Continue reading
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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
