Category Archives: The Reality Check Episodes

Adam examines the plausibility of “gaydar”. Darren review Massimo Pigliucci’s book “Nonsense on Stilts”. Elan then rips apart a ridiculous “chain status” from facebook. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_161_-_2011-10-06.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave us a review on itunes.

Elan examines the claim that bisexuality doesn’t actually exist. Adam talks all about hiccups, from their mysterious origins to their crazy “cures”. Darren examines whether people should, or should not, have sex before playing sports like basketball http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_160_-_2011-09-22.mp3 Download direct: mp3 … Continue reading →

Darren looks into the important claim that Batman never kills. Elan talks about the placebo effect’s evil twin sister: The Hawthorne Effect. Jon conducts a game of Science Fiction or Science Fact about pirates, yarrr! http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_159_-_2011-09-22.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If … Continue reading →

Adam explains how studios make crummy movies more attractive with bogus movie review quotes. Jon explains the history of the Illuminati and whether or not they are in control of society. Darren looks into whether there is less gravity near … Continue reading →

Adam covers the issue of the “uncanny valley”, why do modern animated movies like “The Polar Express” look so creepy? Elan received a bit of hilarious pseudoscience as a daily deal in his email recently and skewers it on the … Continue reading →

Jon discusses recent ape movies and whether or not apes actually can talk to humans. Darren busts the myth that it takes years to digest a maraschino cherry. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_156_-_2011-08-25.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave us a … Continue reading →

Darren explores the most popular arguments for why it’s ok to eat meat. Elan debunks the myth that you shouldn’t wake up someone that is sleepwalking. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_155_-_2011-08-25.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you like the show, please leave us a review on … Continue reading →

Elan hosts a round of “Science Fact or Science Fiction” about various English swear words. Adam discusses a recent study claiming that TV takes years off peoples’ lives. Darren busts a few mosquito myths. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_154_-_2011-08-18.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If you … Continue reading →

  Darren explains how anti-oxidants work and whether they actually help you live longer. Elan explains the popular psychological concept of “The Prisoner’s Dilemma”. Adam talks about the sexuality of a couple of popular muppets. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/The_Reality_Check_Ep_153_-_2011-08-11.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file If … Continue reading →