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TRC #411: Olympic Medal Counts + Name That: Olympics + Is Air Conditioning Sexist?

Darren looks into who is really winning the Olympics and whether the way we count medals is fair. Pat tests the panels knowledge of the Olympics with a game of name that. Adam checks out the idea that air conditioning … Continue reading

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TRC #404: Lunar Effect + Name That: Apollo Missions + Are The Stars We See Dead?

This week’s show is all about space! Cristina looks into a listener email questioning whether the lunar cycle somehow influences human behaviour. Next, Pat delivers another game of Name That, testing the panel’s knowledge of the Apollo missions. Lastly, Adam … Continue reading

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TRC #398: The Physics of Superheroes + Name That: High School Edition + Green Moon

While Adam is galavanting in Europe, “Physics Commando” Barry Panas joins the crew to school us on the physics of superheroes. Pat discovers who showed up in class with a game of Name That: High School Quiz Edition. Finally, Darren … Continue reading

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TRC #385: Health & Fitness Myths + Name That: Game That + Why Can’t We See Apollo Mission Remnants With A Telescope?

Darren kicks off the show by revisiting and debunking some pervasive nutrition and fitness myths. Pat brings us another fun-filled edition of Name That: Game That. Finally, Adam finds a way to weave Sailor Moon into a segment addressing why … Continue reading

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TRC #353: Perfect Pitch + Name That: Weather & Climate Edition + Is July 4 Really Independence Day?

The whole gang is back to deliver another fun-filled show! Cristina rings in with a segment about Perfect Pitch and a recent study that looks at whether the ability can be learned by adults. Pat challenges the panel’s knowledge of … Continue reading

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TRC #348: Earth-Sized Exoplanets + Name That: Which Came First + Israeli Stamps In Passports

Dr. Stuart Robbins from Exposing PseudoAstronomy is back to discuss the search for Earth-sized exoplanets.  Pat then leads the crew in another game of Name That and lastly Darren looks into whether an Israeli stamp in passports can affect travel … Continue reading

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TRC #344: Animal Memory + Name That: Random Technology Quiz + The Humidex

Just in time for the weekend!  First Adam attempts to recall whether or not animals have memory, next Pat tests your knowledge of random technology with another game of ‘name that’ and lastly Cristina gets the crew to work up … Continue reading

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TRC #335: Meditation + Name That: Anatomy Edition + V-Steam & Gwyneth Paltrow

When Darren’s away, the panel will play! On this week’s show, guest host Dina reflects on claims surrounding Meditation, Pat tests our knowledge of Anatomy with another edition of Name That, and Cristina blows off steam regarding the recent controversial … Continue reading

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TRC #324: Serial Killer Myths + Name That: Weights and Measures + Is Chocolate Poison To Dogs?

Another great episode!   First Cristina slays a few misconceptions about serial killers, next Pat sizes up the panel’s knowledge about weights and measures with another game of ‘name that.’   Lastly, Adam sniffs out the truth about dogs and chocolate. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/TRC_324.mp3 … Continue reading

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TRC #316: Three-Breasted Woman + Name That: Cryptozoology Edition + Cow Tipping

Episode 316 is awesome.   First Darren covers a salacious and titillating news story about a three breasted woman.   Next Pat mystifies the panel with a new edition of “name that,” all about cryptozoology.   Lastly, Elan examines the underbelly of claims … Continue reading

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