The Reality Check

Joe Nickell, the world renowned paranormal investigator, died earlier this week at the age of 80. He was a great inspiration to us here at The Reality Check and it was a great pleasure for some of us ...

7 Maalis 202532min

Darren revisits a topical segment from the past looking at Jevons' Paradox which suggests that as a resource becomes more efficient, it may paradoxically be consumed more. Then Adam looks at some rece...

24 Helmi 202534min

With Valentines Day coming up we are taking this opportunity to revisit a romantic segment we did five years ago with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk. In this interview she discusses the work she does in the P...

5 Helmi 202539min

It is often said that cats are responsible for the death of countless birds. Adam looks at where these numbers come from and wonders whether they are all that accurate. Darren gives a review of four b...

12 Tammi 202542min

It's the 700th episode of The Reality Check podcast! On this special show we look back at the last 16 years to see how much things have changed since way back in 2008. Darren looks at the history of p...

15 Joulu 202438min

When it comes to evolution many focus on what Jean-Baptiste Lamarck got wrong with his model of inheritance.  Darren looks at what he got right and considers his discoveries in light of the scientific...

6 Marras 202441min

Why don't they just convert all of the unused office space to housing?  Adam looks at the challenges involved in converting office buildings to residential space.  Then Darren gives us a review of Ray...

22 Loka 202427min

We have some very special guests on this week's episode as TRC alumni Pat and Cristina join us with some great segments.  Cristina looks at the truth behind a viral meme that says that famous actress ...

30 Syys 202431min