-
-
-
Subscribe to RSS Feed Social Media
Category Archives: The Reality Check Episodes
Darren On Ron Corbett Unscripted
We are calling this “episode 269.5.” Our very own Darren McKee appeared on CFRA News Talk Radio for a special Halloween episode of Ron Corbett Unscripted to participate in a debate about ghosts, spirits and the paranormal. If you enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in The Reality Check Episodes
15 Comments
TRC #269: Talking Calories w/ Stephan Guyenet + Money Game + 50 Shades of Twilight
If you like well produced and thought provoking podcasts, then episode 269 of The Reality Check is the show for you! Pat leads things off with a fascinating interview with Stephan Guyenet where they discuss Gary Taubes’ model of good vs. … Continue reading
TRC #268: Krokodil + Oreos vs. Cocaine + Does Reading in Dark Damage Eyes
The gang celebrates Halloween in skeptical fashion in episode 268 of The Reality Check. Darren starts things off by looking into the so-called “flesh-eating ‘zombie’ drug” Krokodil. Adam then looks into the recent media coverage stating that Oreos are more … Continue reading
Posted in The Reality Check Episodes
4 Comments
TRC #267: Supervised Injection Sites + Who Owns The Future + Are Refrigerators Death Traps?
Episode 267 is here! First the gang is joined by Dina Tsirlin who explores supervised injection sites such as Insight in Vancouver. Next the panel has a heated discussion about the book “Who Owns The Future” by Jaron Lanier. Finally, … Continue reading
TRC #266: Should You Let Your Kids Watch TV + Name That: Scientist Edition + What Is Killing Birds In Canada
Episode 266 is awesome! First Elan responds to a listener request to look into whether you should let your young children watch television, next Pat leads us in a game of “Name That” with a famous scientists theme. Lastly, Darren … Continue reading
TRC #265: Motivated Numeracy + Does Cat Purring Heal Bones? + Chinese Food Hunger After an Hour
The gang is joined by former TRC host Jon Abrams for a doozy of an episode. Darren leads things off by discussing a recent paper on motivated numeracy. Adam then looks into if cat purring heals bones. Jon closes things … Continue reading
TRC #264: Super Size Me + Skeptical Activism: Nosodes + Superman Coins and Catching Lois
Episode 264 has arrived. First, Elan turns a critical eye to the documentary film “Super Size Me”. Next Pat interviews Jamie Williams of Bad Science Watch about a recent activism win for the skeptic community, and lastly Darren asks if … Continue reading
TRC #263: Intimate Partner Violence + Polybius + General Tso’s Chicken
Episode 263 of The Reality Check has arrived. The show starts up with Darren looking into a recent UN report about intimate partner violence. Elan then discusses the (urban?) legend of the arcade game Polybius. Adam closes out the show … Continue reading
Posted in The Reality Check Episodes
Leave a comment
TRC #262: Fukushima Effects + Stress and Grey Hair + Almond Joy’s Got Nuts
Episode 262 of the Reality Check is quite the humdinger. Adam starts off the show by revisiting the effects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and looking into whether it has caused some fruits to mutate into monster fruits. Next … Continue reading
TRC #261: Common Pregnancy Myths + Exercise and Hair Loss + Bra Burning
Cristina fills in for a vacationing Elan to tell us all about common pregnancy myths. Pat interviews Dr. Paul McAndrews and corresponds with a couple of other dermatologists to get to the bottom of a listener request about whether exercising … Continue reading
