TRC 219: Can Men and Women be Friends + Foods With Animals + Van Halen M&Ms

Posted on 17 November, 2012 by Pat

They’ve done it again! The Reality Check episode 219 may just be the best episode yet. Darren leads off the show by exploring some recent research into whether men and woman can be platonic friends. Adam then provides a thorough listing of foods that contain animals that you may not have suspected. Pat rounds out the show with the myth of the week: Did Van Halen ask for all brown M&Ms to be removed from their snacks backstage at their shows?

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TRC 218: Price Gouging + Intentionally Deceptive Reporting + Does Captain Go Down With the Ship

Posted on 10 November, 2012 by Pat

Episode 218 is a gem that will likley never be forgotten by avid TRC fans. The episode begins with an amazing skeptical parody by Pat of a song that is apparently kind of popular on the internet. This is followed by Elan, who starts the show proper(ly) with a segment about Price Gouging, and how it may not be as bad as people are making it out to be. Darren then looks into the shoddy reporting of a study whose conclusion is quite absurd. Adam closes out the show with the myth of the week: Does the Captain always go down with the ship? Enjoy the show!

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TRC 217: Social Media and Isolation + Monsanto + Castoreum

Posted on 4 November, 2012 by Pat

In an episode released the same week as The Reality Check’s one millionth download, the gang does not disappoint with three thought provoking segments. Elan D. leads things off with a look into whether social media has lead to increased social isolation. Adam G. follows with an exploration into some claims made against the biotech megacorporation Monstanto. Pat R. closes out the show with the myth of the week; is there a food additive made of bizarre animal products in much of what we eat called Castoreum? Also, one of the hosts takes a turn doing vocals for the opening skeptical parody.

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TRC #216- Ghosts + Halloween SFoSF + Cloud Computing and Bad Weather

Posted on 27 October, 2012 by Pat

It’s a Halloween themed episode of The Reality Check! After an epic intro parody, Darren starts the show off with a segment about ghosts. This is followed by an intense game of Science Fact or Science Fiction, Halloween edition, hosted by Pat. Elan rounds out the show with the myth of week, exploring whether or Cloud Computing is affection by bad weather.

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TRC #215- Schrodingers Cat + Secret Shoppers + Furbies Are Spies

Posted on 21 October, 2012 by Pat

Darren McKee takes a peek inside the box to check on Schrödinger’s cat, Elan Dubrofsky checks the price tag on secret shoppers, Adam Gardner goes undercover to talk about Furby spies and Pat Roach sings the praises of 100 parodies.

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TRC #214: Tattoo Removal + Eidetic Memory + All You Can Eat Buffet Strategies

Posted on 14 October, 2012 by Pat

Pat Roach injects us with some facts about tattoos and tattoo removals, Adam Gardner gives us a snapshot of what eidetic memory is and Elan Dubrofsky fills us up with some strategies for eating at buffets.

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TRC #213: Sexism in Science + Blowing in Nintendo Cartridges + Do Canadians Say Zed

Posted on 7 October, 2012 by Pat

Darren McKee discusses sexism in science, Elan Dubrofsky asks whether blowing into Nintendo cartridges was an effective way to get games to work and Adam Gardner ponders whether Canadians say “zed” or “zee.”

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TRC# 212: Avogadro’s Number + The Golden Ratio + The Astronomical Unit

Posted on 30 September, 2012 by Pat

This week’s show is all about numbers. Pat Roach faces his fears regarding Avogadro’s number, Elan Dubrofsky tells us about the Golden Ratio and Darren McKee explains the Astronomical Unit.

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TRC #211: Walk or Run in the Rain + The Global Consciousness Project + A Year Supply

Posted on 23 September, 2012 by Pat

Darren McKee asks whether it is better to walk or run in the rain. Adam Gardner looks into the Global Consciousness Project and Elan Dubrofsky explains what winning a year or lifetime supply of something actually means.

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TRC #210: Dark Side of the Rainbow + Toxic School Supplies + Post Hoc Fallacy

Posted on 16 September, 2012 by Pat

Jon looks into the pairing of the Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon with The Wizard of Oz. Adam takes on reports of toxic school supplies and Darren discusses the Post Hoc Fallacy.

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