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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Episoder(350)

TRC #504: IV Therapy + Baby Foreskin Beauty Cream? + Adult & Youth Correctional Stats

TRC #504: IV Therapy + Baby Foreskin Beauty Cream? + Adult & Youth Correctional Stats

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 rabbit hole after hearing that a beauty cream Opr...

30 Jun 201826min

TRC #503: Implicit Bias Training + Mexican World Cup Fans Cause Earthquake? + Saudi Arabia Drone Fashion Show?

TRC #503: Implicit Bias Training + Mexican World Cup Fans Cause Earthquake? + Saudi Arabia Drone Fashion Show?

Happy Summer Solstice, Checkers! This week, Darren explores whether implicit bias training really works in the wake of Starbucks recently closing their stores to provide racial-bias training to its em...

25 Jun 201824min

TRC #502: Mashup: Dunning-Kruger Effect + Matilda Effect + McGurk Effect

TRC #502: Mashup: Dunning-Kruger Effect + Matilda Effect + McGurk Effect

A mashup episode all about 'effects'. Darren discusses the sometimes misunderstood cognitive bias called the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Inspired by the movie Hidden Figures, Cristina digs into the Matild...

16 Jun 201827min

TRC #501: Mail Bag +  Einstein Rejection Letter + Grapefruit and Drugs Don't Mix? + U.S. Lost 1500 Migrant Children?

TRC #501: Mail Bag + Einstein Rejection Letter + Grapefruit and Drugs Don't Mix? + U.S. Lost 1500 Migrant Children?

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. Next Darren looks into the authenticity of a rejection...

9 Jun 201832min

TRC #500: Segments That Were True + Name That: Spot The Fake

TRC #500: Segments That Were True + Name That: Spot The Fake

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 true. Next, Pat tests the gang's ability to 'spot...

25 Mai 201838min

TRC #499: Yanny vs Laurel + Video Compression ft Dr. Stuart Robbins + Do You Have Genghis Khan DNA?

TRC #499: Yanny vs Laurel + Video Compression ft Dr. Stuart Robbins + Do You Have Genghis Khan DNA?

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 on Team Yanny or Laurel then breaks down what exp...

19 Mai 201836min

TRC #498: Bulverism Fallacy + Dr. Oz + Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

TRC #498: Bulverism Fallacy + Dr. Oz + Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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 probably because he wants you to think better to ac...

12 Mai 201830min

TRC #497: Mosquitoes Choosy Biters? + Humboldt: Value Of Life + Streisand's Cloned Dogs

TRC #497: Mosquitoes Choosy Biters? + Humboldt: Value Of Life + Streisand's Cloned Dogs

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 bloodsuckers are choosy about who they bite. Next,...

6 Mai 201831min

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