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Category Archives: The Reality Check Episodes
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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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
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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
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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
