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The Reality Check

The Reality Check

Canada"s weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.

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25:25

TRC #429: Is Barter The Origin Of Money? + More Trees...

The Reality Check ·

2016/12/23

Special guest, Lars, gets things started by examining whether barter is the origin of money. Next, Pat looks into whether there are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way. Lastly, Darren gives us a primer on snowflakes. This week’s show is brought to you by hellofresh. You can use the promo code ‘REALITY50’ to get 50% off your first order.

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27:39

TRC #428: Truffle Oil + The Science Of Idiocracy +...

The Reality Check ·

2016/12/16

Pat starts things off by digging for the truth about truffle oil. Next, Adam looks into the science behind the movie ‘Idiocracy’ and asks: is natural selection making us dumb? Lastly, Cristina coughs up some facts around the real cost of not providing paid sick leave. This week’s show is brought to you by hellofresh. You can use the promo code ‘REALITY50’ to get 50% off your first order.

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29:26

TRC #427: Possession Is 9-10ths Of The Law? + Genes...

The Reality Check ·

2016/12/09

Adam kicks things off by decoding the common phrase ‘possession is 9/10ths of the law’. Next Cristina looks into whether direct-to-consumer genetic tests can really help predict a child’s athletic predisposition. Lastly, Darren checks into what the organic label really means. This week’s show is brought to you by hellofresh. You can use the promo code ‘REALITY50’ to get 50% off your first order.

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19:55

TRC #426.5: Effective Donating 2016

The Reality Check ·

2016/12/06

‘Tis the season for giving so TRC brings you an extra show this week. Darren and Adam revisit a segment on effective donating during the holidays with some updates for 2016. This show is brought to you by hellofresh. You can use the promo code ‘REALITY50’ to get 50% off your first order.

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26:27

TRC #426: Measuring Pregnancy: Weeks Vs Months? +...

The Reality Check ·

2016/12/02

Adam kicks off the show looking at whether it is better to measure pregnancy in weeks or months. Next, Pat tests the panel’s “Canadianness” with a game of ‘Name That’ featuring questions from Canadian citizenship practice exams. Darren closes out the show with a look at the five second rule. This week’s show is brought to you by hellofresh. You can use the promo code ‘REALITY50’ to get 50% off your first order.

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29:53

TRC #425: Fake News, Facebook & The Election + FTC Vs...

The Reality Check ·

2016/11/25

Darren kick off the show looking at headlines about fake news, Facebook and the U.S. election. Cristina looks at new FTC rules regarding homeopathy. Lastly, Adam brings us a segment about determining fetal sex via ultrasound.

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30:52

TRC #424: Harambe For President? + Moving To Canada +...

The Reality Check ·

2016/11/19

Pat kicks off The Reality Check’s first post-US election show looking into claims that voters may have thrown off the election results by voting Harambe 2016. Adam gives any disgruntled American friends the 411 on how to move to Canada. Finally, Cristina scrutinizes the validity of alleged uncanny Trump predictions floating around social media.

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27:26

TRC #423: Daylight Saving Time + Stopped Male Birth...

The Reality Check ·

2016/11/11

Cristina reality checks some common misconceptions about Daylight Saving Time. Darren looks at recent headlines about a male birth control study which was stopped due to adverse effects.

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29:01

TRC #422: Theraband FlexBar Effective? + Star Wars...

The Reality Check ·

2016/11/04

Cristina checks into a listener’s questions about the effectiveness of a product called ‘Theraband Flexbar’ for tennis elbow. Adam looks at some headlines about a new Star Wars flick being filmed near you which are making the rounds on social media. Pat tests the panel’s knowledge with a Remembrance Day themed episode of everyone’s favourite mostly guessing game, ‘name that.’

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38:33

TRC #421.5: Darren On Ron Corbett Unscripted

The Reality Check ·

2016/10/31

BOO! We bring you a rebroadcast of Darren's appearance on CFRA News Talk Radio on Halloween, 2013. He participated in a debate about ghosts, spirits and the paranormal for a special episode of Ron Corbett Unscripted.

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29:10

TRC #421: US Election Polls + Fake Academic Papers +...

The Reality Check ·

2016/10/28

Darren kicks off the show by taking a look at election polls and their real-world margin of error. Next, Pat digs into predatory publishers and fake academic articles. Lastly, Adam fans the flames on the debate around the effectiveness of plain cigarette packaging after a listener asks TRC to look at “both sides of the argument”.

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25:39

TRC #420: Origin of 420 + Gem Newman of Bad Science...

The Reality Check ·

2016/10/21

This week Cristina looks into the origin of 420 and its connection to pot. Pat brings us an interview with Gem Newman of Bad Science Watch about proposed new regulation for natural health products and how Canadian Checkers can get involved. Lastly, Darren looks into the interesting history of Halloween.

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28:28

TRC #419: Are Bees Endangered? + Peanut Butter Deadly...

The Reality Check ·

2016/10/15

This week, Darren delves into all the buzz around headlines citing bees are endangered. Cristina digs into why peanut butter containing xylitol may be deadly to dogs. Finally, Adam enlightens us with a look at transcendental meditation.

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30:03

TRC #418: Should You Rake Your Leaves? + Name That:...

The Reality Check ·

2016/10/10

On this week’s show, Darren arms you with advice on whether it’s really necessary to rake your yard leaves and kick them to the curb. Adam bravely gets in the middle of the great pitbull debate. Lastly, Pat tests the panel’s knowledge of top producing countries with another enlightening game of “Name That”.

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30:03

TRC #417: Advertorial + Balance Eggs On Equinox + Is...

The Reality Check ·

2016/09/30

Pat starts the show with a bit of sleuthing about a recent advertorial. A flu stricken Cristina looks into the idea that you can balance an egg on its end during the Equinox. Darren examines whether the field of psychology is in crisis. Adam checks into headlines claiming that NASA has changed the zodiac signs.

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30:14

TRC #416: Trisodium Phosphate in Kid’s Cereal? +...

The Reality Check ·

2016/09/24

On this week’s show, we take on 2 Checker requests. First, Pat explores the claims in a viral video about trisodium phosphate in kid’s cereal. Next, Cristina looks at the effectiveness of vapour rubs. Finally, Adam checks the physics of the viral water bottle flip trick making the rounds.

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24:29

TRC #415: 22 Push-up Challenge + Name That: Hoax...

The Reality Check ·

2016/09/17

Darren explores whether the recent 22 Push-up Challenge making the rounds actually helps veterans. Pat tests the panel’s knowledge on hoaxes with another edition of Name That. Finally, Adam looks into whether parents are really naming their babies after Pokémon.

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28:07

TRC #414: Talking To Dogs + How Saintly Was Mother...

The Reality Check ·

2016/09/10

It’s TRC’s 8th birthday! This week, Darren digs into recent headlines that suggest science has confirmed our canine friends understand us. Cristina examines the controversy swirling around the canonization of Mother Teresa. Finally, Adam looks at how a study came up with the 10 most common childhood dream jobs.

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28:15

TRC #413: Helium Infused Beer? + Stuart Robbins On...

The Reality Check ·

2016/09/02

Is helium infused beer really a thing? Pat looks into the science behind a video making the social media rounds. Our favo(u)rite astronomer stops by to answer our questions about the recent exoplanet discovery, mysterious SETI signal, and the latest on New Horizons. Finally, Adam dives in to determine whether Scrooge McDuck could swim in his money bin. Cheers!

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27:20

TRC #412: Do People Read Past A Headline? + Should...

The Reality Check ·

2016/08/26

Cristina looks into some research asking whether people share articles that they haven’t actually read. Next Darren check into recent headlines suggesting that maybe you shouldn’t bother flossing your teeth. Lastly, Adam examines whether cancer is a modern disease.

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