The Reality Check
Episodes
TRC #532: Super Bowl Myths + Canada's Food Guide + Are Noise Meters Fake?
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cristina kicks off the show by separating the facts from the fumbles around Super Bowl myths. Darren digs into Canada's latest Food Guide and asks whe...
TRC #531: Lincoln Memorial Incident + Puffery + Bohemian Rhapsody & Brian May
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a brand new TRC! First, Darren looks at the backlash over a recent confrontation between protesters and school kids at the Lincoln Memorial. Cris...
TRC #530: Favourite Segments 2018 + Name That: Year In Review + Predictions
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The TRC crew is back to usher in the New Year with a fun-filled show! First, we look back at our favourite segments from 2018. Next, Pat challenges th...
TRC #529: The Neuroscience Of Addiction with Dr. Kim Hellemans
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2019, Checkers! The crew will be back with regular shows soon. In the meantime, we bring you a fascinating interview with Dr. Kim Hellemans abou...
TRC #528: The Science Of Reindeer
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays, Checkers. The RC crew is off but Adam couldn't stay away from the mic. He belongs in the air! We bring you a holiday segment all a...
TRC #527: Baby It's Cold Outside
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The RC crew is off for the festive season but controversy around the 1940's song 'Baby It's Cold Outside' is swirling. We revisit a segment from Darre...
TRC #526: Effective Donating + Dr. Stuart Robbins Vmail + How Does Citizenship Work If You're Born In The Air Or At Sea?
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's up, Checkers? This week's show was recorded on "Giving Tuesday" so Darren brings us an update on effective giving and how to make informed deci...
TRC #525: Turkey Cooking Temps + Skepticism & The Tourism Industry With András Pinter + Name That: Europe Edition
24 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Cristina revisits a topic covered on last week's show by guest Dr. Stuart Farrimond after a couple of food inspectors, who also happen to b...
TRC #524: Science Behind The Perfect Roast Turkey Ft. Dr. Stuart Farrimond + Cigar-shaped 'Oumuamuau' An Alien Spacecraft?
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another fun and fact-filled episode comin' at you! Our favourite resident food scientist and author Dr. Stuart Farrimond is back with a new book about...
TRC #523: Anti-Vax Article Update + Beauty Product Claims + Brief History Of Early Life + Trump's Offspring US Citizens?
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Checkers! First, a heartfelt thank you on this Remembrance Day to those who serve or have served to protect our freedoms. Adam kicks off this week...
TRC #522: Recent Anti-Vax Article + Errors In Textbooks with Barry Panas + Passwords
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your weekly dose of TRC! Adam kicks things off by addressing a syndicated column filled with anti-vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience ...
TRC #521: Brief History Of Early Earth + Hoax Academic Papers + Does Exposing Kids To Alcohol Mitigate Dependence?
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Darren goes back billions of years to give us a fascinating look at early Earth. Adam takes a deep dive into how recent academic journals i...
TRC #520: Did We Get Banksied? & UN Climate Change Report + Did Taylor Swift Increase Voter Registration?
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your weekly dose of fun and facts is here! We definitely had a lot of laughs taping the show this week. First, Producer Pat points his skeptical lens ...
TRC #519: Is Justin Trudeau Fidel Castro's Son? + O Cannabis + Book Review: The Big Picture
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adam looks into rumours that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is really the son of former Cuban Communist leader Fidel Castro. Cristi...
TRC #518: Abortion Law In Canada + I Before E, Except After C? + Does Twitter Shadowban Users?
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, Checkers! We bring you another fun and fact-filled show to digest alongside that slice of pumpkin pie. First, Darren look...
TRC #517: Science of Cooking With Dr. Stuart Farrimond + Name That: Spot The Fake + Flu Shot Timing
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the RC crew are stoked to have Dr. Stuart Farrimond on the show. A former medical doctor turned science and medical writer, educator, and a...
TRC #516: Fundamental Value Differences + Apple Ends Music Downloads? + Did Sony Release Fake MJ Songs?
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Fall, Checkers! Darren is finally back where he belongs with The RC crew and kicks off the show asking whether fundamental value differences are...
TRC #515: GOOP Lawsuit + Hot Dog Vs Bun Ratio Conspiracy? + Sex Ed + Sitcom Surprise
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Darren still away in Europe, the crew get sucked into a vortex of shenanigans when former beloved TRC co-host Elan Dubrofsky and guest Dina Xirli...
TRC #514: Flat Earth with Dr. Stuart Robbins
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Darren is still in Europe and Adam is still trying to cobble together internet access in his new rural home. Fear not, 5th Beatle and our favourite ...
TRC #513: Mashup: Boil Hot Or Cold Water? + Maple Water + Does Bottled Water Expire?
02 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Darren away in Europe and Adam moving, Cristina takes the helm for a water themed mashup. First, Darren asks: is it better to boil hot water or...
TRC #512: Does Cough Medicine Work? + Mosquito Prevalence + Amelia Earhart Distress Signals
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Cristina takes a hard look at the evidence behind cough medicine and whether it lives up to our 'hacking' expectations. Darren looks at wha...
TRC #511: Checker Mail Bag + Name That: Water Edition
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we dip into TRC's mail bag and highlight some of your fun feedback and questions. Producer Pat rounds out the show with a slipper...
TRC #510: Alex Jones & Free Speech + Winnie The Pooh China Ban? + Kombucha Health Claims
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Darren asks if there's really a conspiracy to keep a conspiracy theorist from his right to free speech in light of the recent Alex Jones ba...
TRC #509: Mashup: Food Labelling + Trisodium Phosphate In Cereal? + What Is Organic?
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Producer Pat plays DJ bringing you a mashup show all about food labels. First Cristina bites into a segment about misleading product claim...
TRC #508: Politicians Use Songs Without Permission? + Plastic Straws and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch + Wear Sunscreen
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cristina looks into whether politicians can use a song without first obtaining the artist's permission. The answer may surprise you. Next, Adam look...
TRC #507: Review: Stumbling On Happiness + 5MWaA: Lagrangian Points + Ingesting Collagen Has Skin Benefits?
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Darren gives us his review of Daniel Gilbert's book 'Stumbling On Happiness'. Next, we offer up another episode of a new crossover podcast with Stua...
TRC #506: Open Plane Door Mid Flight? + 5MWaA: Parallax + The U.S Is 10th Most Dangerous Country For Women?
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
First Pat looks into recent news about Michael Rapaport's mile high heroics and asks "could someone really open an airplane door mid flight?" Next the...
TRC #505: Memory Palaces + Donating Used Clothing
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While Pat and Cristina enjoy some vacation time, Darren and Adam take the helm and welcome back special guest, Professor Jim Davies. Jim joins the dyn...
TRC #504: IV Therapy + Baby Foreskin Beauty Cream? + Adult & Youth Correctional Stats
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam kicks off this week's show by looking into the trend of IV Therapy when used outside of legit medical procedures. Cristina goes head first down a...
TRC #503: Implicit Bias Training + Mexican World Cup Fans Cause Earthquake? + Saudi Arabia Drone Fashion Show?
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Summer Solstice, Checkers! This week, Darren explores whether implicit bias training really works in the wake of Starbucks recently closing thei...
TRC #502: Mashup: Dunning-Kruger Effect + Matilda Effect + McGurk Effect
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A mashup episode all about 'effects'. Darren discusses the sometimes misunderstood cognitive bias called the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Inspired by the ...
TRC #501: Mail Bag + Einstein Rejection Letter + Grapefruit and Drugs Don't Mix? + U.S. Lost 1500 Migrant Children?
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With all the hoopla of episode 500 done, the TRC crew gets back to business. First we reach into our mailbag for a couple of listener's letters. Nex...
TRC #500: Segments That Were True + Name That: Spot The Fake
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Reality Check celebrates its 500th episode in style! First the crew looks back on segment topics that sounded fishy but actually turned out to be ...
TRC #499: Yanny vs Laurel + Video Compression ft Dr. Stuart Robbins + Do You Have Genghis Khan DNA?
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the crew (minus Adam) come at you live from TRC Studio in Toronto! Cristina takes a poll of Checkers ahead of taping the show to see who is...
TRC #498: Bulverism Fallacy + Dr. Oz + Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another fact-filled show is here! First, Darren digs into his skeptical toolbox to bring us an interesting overview of Bulverism Fallacy. But that's p...
TRC #497: Mosquitoes Choosy Biters? + Humboldt: Value Of Life + Streisand's Cloned Dogs
06 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is finally here, Checkers! Does it seem like you get bitten by mosquitoes way more than others around you? Cristina explores whether the pesky ...
TRC #496: Snake Bites + Are Nature Documentaries Fake? + Vasectomies
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A fact-astic new episode of TRC is here! First, Darren doles out some surprising stats about snake bite deaths. Next, Cristina digs into how nature do...
TRC #495: Treason Tags + The Atacama Mummified Skeleton + Godwin's Law
22 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Checkers, the TRC crew is back with a mixed bag of facts! First, Pat brings us an entertaining segment after investigating an image macro dubbed ...
TRC #494: Talking Clean Meat With Paul Shapiro
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show is dedicated to an interview with author and animal protection advocate Paul Shapiro. Adam and Darren talk with Paul about cellular a...
TRC #493: Cadbury's War On Easter? + Jordan Peterson + Lebron Gained 7lbs During A Game?
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adam looks into a viral post suggesting that confectionery company Cadbury is waging war on Easter. Next Darren takes a deep dive into Jord...
TRC #492: Gun Violence In Canada Increasing? + Name That: 'Easter' + Fake Passport Website
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Spring Equinox, Checkers! This week, Adam questions whether gun violence in Canada is really increasing by targeting the facts. Pat challenges t...
TRC #491: Hawaiian Islands + Euthanasia Drugs In Dog Food + Amelia Earhart's Bones
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aloha Checkers! The whole crew is here for a brand new show. Back from a trip to Hawaii, Darren discusses how the islands that make up the State came ...
TRC #490: Mashup: Brian Tomasik on Wild Animal Suffering
17 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Tomasik from Reducing-Suffering.org discusses ethics, animal welfare and far-future scenarios from a suffering-focused perspective. Here is his ...
TRC #489: Busting History Myths With Professor Buzzkill
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did Mussolini make the trains run on time? Was Rosa Parks just 'too tired' to give up her seat? The crew is off this week so Cristina and Pat seize th...
TRC #488: Urine-Based Test For Sex Of Fetus + How Many Neurons?
24 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The crew has the week off but still brings you a new fact-filled TRC! Cristina and Pat chat with Ryan Armstrong from Post-Truth Health and Bad Science...
TRC #487: Solar Eclipse Fallout + The Bicameral Mind + eHarmony Backed By Science?
17 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Darren looks into the potential downside of watching a solar eclipse and asks, 'Is it worth it?' Adam gets all 'Darren' on us with an inter...
TRC #486: Valentine's Day Myths + Name That: V-Day Edition + The Heart
11 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another theme-filled show coming at you! First, Cristina combs through widely-held Valentine's Day myths to find out what's fact and what's fiction. P...
TRC #485: Neurons + YouTube Copyright Claims + Why Does February Only Have 28 Days?
03 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another great episode of TRC! On this week's show, Darren follows his impulses and takes a deep dive on neurons. Adam looks into YouTube...
TRC #484: Contact Lenses + Vegetarianism Rates + Plastic vs Reusable Bags
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent run-in with a rogue contact lens Cristina asks, what would happen if you never took your contacts out? Darren looks at the rates of veg...
TRC #483: Mailbag + Raw Water + Do Bears Hibernate?
20 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Fab Four is back this week! Adam kicks off the show with some interesting listener email. Cristina dives into the latest raw water fad to bring yo...
TRC #482: Coffee Enemas + The Physics Of Curling + Did The CDC Ban 7 Words?
13 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Darren away this week, the crew is joined by our favourite "physics commando" Barry Panas. First, Cristina looks into the latest 'wellness' gadge...
TRC #481: Fave Segments of 2017 + Name That: Year In Review + Annual Predictions
06 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The TRC crew is back to usher in the New Year with a fun-filled show! First, we look back at our favourite and most surprising segments from 2017. Nex...
TRC #480: Aluminum Christmas Trees + Habitable Zones + Baby, It's Cold Outside
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Cristina out sick this week, our favourite astronomer Stuart Robbins joins the panel. First Adam looks into aluminum Christmas trees and whether ...
TRC #479: Dowsing + Violence Decreasing? + #1 Restaurant Fake?
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's TRC, Cristina looks into whether the City of Ottawa is really using dowsing to locate water. Next, Adam checks into a study that seems ...
TRC #478: Mashup: Skeptical Newlywed Game + Ghost Weddings
09 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While the crew takes the week off in honour of Adam's nuptials, Producer Pat brings you a wedding-themed mashup episode! First, Adam plays game show h...
TRC #477: Wedding Night Sex? + Game Farm Photography + Effective Giving
02 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, freshly married Adam looks into how many people actually have sex on their wedding night. Cristina explores the world of wildlife...
TRC #476: MAGA Transformers Toy? + Name That: Spot The Fake + Tilapia and Omega-6
25 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Adam looks into whether a recently released Transformers toy contains a Pro-Trump message. The gang has a ton of fun playing Prod...
TRC #475: Age Of Consent + Elections Signs + 'Allah' Found At Viking Burial Site?
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Given the troubling sexual harassment and assault allegations in the news involving minors, Darren takes a look at age of consent laws worldwide. Cris...
TRC #474: Buffett Challenge: Hedge Vs Index Funds + Allergy Doc Dave Stukus Pt. 2
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Darren digs into Warren Buffett's challenge where he bet $1 million that a portfolio of hedge funds couldn't beat the S&P 500 Index fund over a ten ye...
TRC #473: Does Sugar Cause Diabetes? + Allergy Doc Dave Stukus Pt. 1 + SGEM Hang With Dr. Jen Gunter
04 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Come for the Science, stay for the FUN! On this week's show, Adam looks at the leading causes of diabetes after a listener calls Darren out on his jok...
TRC #472: Blue Moonlight In Movies? + Halloween Myths + Fake Melania Trump?
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Darren wonders: why do filmmakers colour grade moonlight to be blue? Next, Cristina explores Halloween folklore vs Halloween fact...
TRC #471: McGurk Effect + Britt Wray & Rise Of The Necrofauna 2 + Sharks Vs Vending Machines
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Pat explains an illusion known as the McGurk Effect which demonstrates the interaction between hearing and vision in speech perce...
TRC #470: Vegas Shooting Conspiracies + Britt Wray & Rise Of The Necrofauna + Enchroma Glasses
15 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Pat checks into some of the more prevalent conspiracy theories related to the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. Next up, the fir...
TRC #469: Can A Computer Program Tell If Someone Is Gay? + Name That: World's Largest + Nuclear Myths
07 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Adam looks into an article suggesting that deep neural networks are more accurate than humans at detecting sexual orientation fro...
TRC #468: Human Swallowed By Whale? + Breast Thermography + The Voynich Manuscript
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aaaaand we're back! On this week's show, Pat dives into whether a human could survive being swallowed by a whale. Cristina takes a serious look at dan...
TRC #467: Truth In Advertising Vs Goop + Boil Hot Or Cold Water? + Cuba And Classic Cars
16 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Cristina tells us about a nonprofit called Truth in Advertising who have conducted an investigation into Gwyneth Paltrow's site, Goop. Darre...
TRC #466: Science Of Summer + Biased Algorithms + Lord Of The Flies Plausibility?
09 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Darren looks into the science of late summer and why we get that sudden feeling that summer is gone. Honorary TRC'er and resident machine l...
TRC #465: Hurricanes, Typhoons & Cyclones + Climate Change vs Hurricanes + Hurricane Evacuation
02 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Hurricane Harvey shaping up to be one of the most damaging natural disasters in U.S history, the panel dedicate this week's show to learning more...
TRC #464: Glyphosate In Food? + Average Female & Male Interests Differ? + Is Laughter The Best Medicine?
26 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pat digs into a listener request about a report that found 'ALARMING' amounts of the herbicide glyphosate in food. Next, Darren takes a closer look at...
TRC #463: Google Memo + Eclipse Myths + Do Twins Run In the Family Or Skip A Generation?
19 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Darren is back and he has some thoughts about the ongoing reporting and discussions related to the Google memo. In preparation for the solar eclipse o...
TRC #462: Sophomore Slump + Name That: Darren Edition + Do Millennials Cheat Less?
12 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our old friend and OG TRC co-host Elan "Origami" Dubrofsky fills in this week for vacationing Darren with a 'skepticool' look at whether the phenomeno...
TRC #461: Online Harassment Research + Arcade Fire vs Fake News + How Far Away Is Lightning?
05 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy August, Checkers! This week Adam digs into a recent Pew Research Center study about online harassment to find out if women are more likely to be...
TRC #460: Sam Harris vs Scott Adams On Trump + Highway Signs + Consequences Of Animal Activism
29 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Darren gives us an impassioned critical overview of a recent interview on Waking Up with Sam Harris featuring Dilbert creator Scott Adams wh...
TRC #459: Mashup: High Fidelity Music Players + Puff The Magic Dragon Vs Pot + Perfect Pitch
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cristina bring you a music themed mashup! First Pat sets the tone with a segment on high fidelity audio players and whether Neil Young's Pono ...
TRC #458: Wine Tasting Bias? + Activated Charcoal Food Trend + Did Amelia Earhart Survive Crash?
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Darren kicks off this week's show looking into whether seeing the colour of your wine influences your perception of its taste. Cristina digs into the ...
TRC #457: Perception Of Force + Name That: Food Edition + Does It Always Rain On Canada Day?
08 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week the crew is joined once again by 'Physics Commando' Barry Panas who challenges us to think about the labels we use to describe what we feel ...
TRC #456: Anonymous vs NASA + The Matilda Effect + Wonder Woman Pay Gap?
01 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Canada Day Checkers! This week, Adam looks into a claim by Anonymous making headlines that NASA is about to announce the discovery of aliens. In...
TRC #455: Mashup: Talking To Dogs + Dogs and Peanut Butter + Do Dogs Hate Hugs?
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Pat is joined in the studio by his dog Holden while the rest of the crew has the week off. So, of course, all the topic are about dogs in t...
TRC #454: Gas Pump Icon + Himalayan Salt Lamps + Why Do We Cook At 350 Degrees?
17 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Darren takes a closer look at the fuel icon on your car's dashboard. Adam channels his skepticism into fact-checking the various ...
TRC #453: Sugar In The Gas Tank? + Conceptual Penis Hoax + Sailor Moon The Voice Of Wonder Woman?
10 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The weekend is here and so is TRC! First, Pat does an engine check on what would happen if someone put sugar in your gas tank. Darren looks into some ...
TRC #452: Mount Everest The Tallest Mountain? + Does Music Calm Your Canine? + Avril Lavigne Death Conspiracy
03 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What a better way to kick off the month than a new dose of The Reality Check! First, Pat schools us on which mountain is really the tallest and why. C...
TRC #451: Does Paper Burn at 451 Degrees Fahrenheit? + Did Humans Migrate To The Americas 130K Years Ago? + Does Wearing Red Make You More Attractive?
27 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy weekend, Checkers! Darren burns through a segment about whether book paper ignites at 451 degrees fahrenheit as depicted in the Ray Bradbury nov...
TRC #450: Save Knocked Out Teeth With Milk? + Physics Of Zelda Ft Barry Panas + Car Colour vs Insurance Rates
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new episode of TRC is here just in time for the weekend! Cristina looks into whether you can really save knocked out teeth by storing them in ...
TRC #449: Why Use Stop In Telegrams + Ask An Astronomer ft Dr. Stuart Robbins + Do Babies Look Like Dad To Avoid Abandonment?
13 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Your weekly dose of fun and facts is back with a brand new episode! Cristina takes on a twitter question about the use of the word 'stop' in telegrams...
TRC #448: Justin Trudeau & Cupping + Ask An Astronomer ft Dr. Stuart Robbins + Duct Tape
06 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's up, Checkers! This week, Adam takes a closer look at cupping therapy after Prime Minister Trudeau is spotted doing an interview with cup-shaped...
TRC #447: March For Science + Is Witchcraft a Crime in Canada? + Does a Unicorn Frappuccino Contain Coffee?
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of your fave fact-checkin' show! Darren kicks things off with a recap and discussion of April 22's March For Science. Crist...
TRC #446: Is 'Fearless Girl' Bull? + Name That: Baby Edition + Survival Of The Fittest
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The TRC crew brings another fun and fact-filled show! First up, Darren looks behind the controversy swelling around the recent art installation in New...
TRC #445: Social Priming + Feral Girl Living With Monkeys? + Origin Of The Dollar Sign
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While Cristina is away, the rest of the crew still brings it! Darren once again tackles possible issues in the field of psychology by looking into soc...
TRC #444: Mashup: Breast Feeding And Lactivism + Are Parents Less Happy?
08 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about parents and babies this week for a good reason. First Cristina explores the science of mother's milk and asks whether some breastfeedin...
TRC #443: Theory Vs Scientific Theory + Pesticides In Canadian Water? + Cheerios: Bring Back The Bees
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of hearing people say 'it's just a theory'? Pat tackles a listener's email and schools us on the true definition of the often misunderstood word...
TRC #442: Implicit Association Test + Eiffel Tower Night Photos Illegal? + Irish Slaves A Myth?
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Darren takes a deep dive into the Implicit Association Test to see if it really does measure our unconscious levels of prejudice and assess implicit b...
TRC #441: Nintendo Switch And Flavour Tripping + Gossip + School Buses And Seat Belts
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The TRC crew is back with an entertaining show! First, Pat gives us a fascinating look into why people are licking Nintendo Switch cartridges and what...
TRC #440: Emotions You Don't Feel?
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the crew on holiday we bring you a discussion with Professor Jim Davies about what it means to have an emotion and how it could be possible to ha...
TRC #439: Would Aliens Be Hostile? + Lunar Effect + Name That: Powers Of 10
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you the second half of our crossover show with Dr. Stuart Robbins of the Exposing PseudoAstronomy podcast. Adam looks into whether ...
TRC #438: Fossil Fuel Vs Dinosaurs + How Animals Survive Winter + Dry Cleaning Dry?
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Pat kicks off the show with a look into the idea that fossil fuels are the remains of dead dinosaurs. Next, Darren checks into many of the w...
TRC #437: Tariffs Vs The Border Wall + Movie Myths + Statue Of Liberty: Muslim?
18 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. president is threatening to impose stiff tariffs on Mexican imports, but how do tariffs really work? Darren gives us the low-down. Next, Cris...
TRC #436: Applied Kinesiology + Japanese Tourists & Northern Lights? + Coconut Oil
11 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Adam gives us the rub on whether applied kinesiology is a legitimate practice. Cristina takes a closer look at a persistent myth ...
TRC #435: Do We Live In A Black Hole + The Drake Equation + Solar Flares Vs Earth's Magnetic Field With Dr. Stuart Robbins
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Reality Check crew joins forces with Exposing PseudoAstronomy for a special crossover show this week! First up, Darren explores the notion that we...
TRC #434: Menstrual Synchrony + Name That: Internet 2016 + Have Your Cake And Eat It Too?
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cristina starts this week's show off checking into the widely held belief that women who who live or work closely together have periods that start to ...
TRC #433: Fingerprint Theft From Selfies? + Revisiting Celebrity Death Stats + The Birthday Paradox
21 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pat kicks off this week's show with a touchy news item making the rounds claiming hackers can steal our fingerprints from selfies. Darren digs into so...