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TRC #279: Infinity + Placebo Revisited + Was Canada Colder Than Mars
Episode #279 of TRC arrives with a whole bunch of numbers. First Elan tries to explain infinity and why it is important to skeptics. Next, Darren revisits placebo and finally Adam looks at whether Canada was recently colder than Mars. … Continue reading
TRC #278: This Will Make You Smarter + Predictions + Female Falsetto
The gang (minus Elan) rings in the new year with episode 278 of The Reality Check. Darren starts things off by reviewing the book “This Will Make You Smarter”. This is followed by an analysis of the predictions the guys … Continue reading
TRC #277: The Third Annual Holiday Parody Spectacular
With most of the regular crew enjoying a week off, Pat and Cristina hijack the show for a third year to revisit some of the best parodies of the last 12 months. Listener and host favourites are highlighted while counting … Continue reading
TRC #276: Can Mice Inherit Fear + “Name That” Holiday Edition + Salvation Army Hoax
Most people would take a break after blockbuster like episode 275, but not these guys! Episode 276 is off the map! Darren leads things off by analyzing recent research on whether mice inherit fear from their parents. Next, Pat leads … Continue reading
TRC #275: Validity of Astrology + Effectiveness of Prayer + Holiday Suicide Rates
The gang brings out the big guns for episode 275 of the Reality Check as they give their special TRC take on some classic skeptical topics. Darren leads off the show with a segment analyzing the claims made by Astrology … Continue reading
TRC #274: Cosmological Overview + Icelandic Elves + Marriage Annulment and Consummation
The gang is joined by special guest Dana Peters for episode 274 of The Reality Check. Dana starts off the show by providing an overview of all of cosmology. No biggie. Adam then discusses The Huldufólk, Icelandic elves. Elan closes … Continue reading
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TRC #273: Krokodil + Effective Altruism + Homeopathy + Aspartame + Punting + Friends
The guys at TRC Productions bring a different format for episode 273 and deliver a jammed packed episode! Darren starts things off with 3 short updates on Krokodil, his thoughts on an article about Effective Altruism and a recent tragedy … Continue reading
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TRC #272: Rob Ford + Sleeping Twice Per Night + Vaccine Myths + George Washington Wooden Teeth
Right on schedule, we present to you episode 272 of The Reality Check. We provide a brief overview of Rob Ford and why he is still in office. Then, Adam starts off the first segment of the show with a … Continue reading
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TRC #271: Computer Use & Carpal Tunnel + Name That: Number Edition + Facebook Word Search
It’s the end of the week and that means it’s time for another dynamic episode of The Reality Check. This week is a doozy featuring three fun segments. First, Elan looks into the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome epidemic of the 90’s … Continue reading
TRC #270: Effective Altruism + Drinking While Eating + Square on Toothpaste Tube
It’s episode 270 of The Reality Check and the gang is back with another solid dose of skepticism. Darren starts things off with an interesting look into the Effective Altruism movement and how one can be most effective when trying … Continue reading
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