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.
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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
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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!
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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 Hudson’s Bay.
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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 show. The email of the week asks the hosts of TRC about the podcasts’ origins. Finally, an answer to the question: “Why would you ever let Adam on the air?!”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Elan looks at the common belief that teams get an advantage when playing a match in their home city, the results may surprise you! Adam is a bit skeptical about a few talking animals on Youtube. Darren talks about a recent media fail involving a supposed study showing a lower IQ for Internet Explorer users.
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