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TRC #515: GOOP Lawsuit + Hot Dog Vs Bun Ratio Conspiracy? + Sex Ed + Sitcom Surprise

Posted on 15 September, 2018 by Pat

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 Xirlin stop by. Cristina kicks off the festivities with an update on a recent lawsuit … Continue reading →

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TRC #413: Helium Infused Beer? + Stuart Robbins On Proxima B, SETI Signal, New Horizons + Scrooge McDuck’s Money Bin

Posted on 2 September, 2016 by Pat

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 … Continue reading →

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TRC #392: Is 4K TV Worth It? + Is Trump Really A Good Businessman?

Posted on 12 March, 2016 by Cristina

This week, Adam takes an in-depth look into 4K resolution TVs and whether taking the plunge is worth it. Next, Darren examines whether Donald Trump is as successful at business as he claims to be. http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/TRC_392.mp3 Download direct: mp3 file … Continue reading →

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TRC #390: Is The Solar System A Vortex? + Peanut Butter vs Alzheimer’s + Sitting Too Close To The TV

Posted on 26 February, 2016 by Pat

Darren examines a video, that recently resurfaced, revolving around the premise that the solar system is a vortex. Cristina sniffs out the facts on recent reports that peanut butter could be used for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Finally, … Continue reading →

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TRC #281: Race In Biomedical Research + Is Reality TV Real? + Skeptical Newlywed Game

Posted on 25 January, 2014 by Pat

It’s ladies’ night at The Reality Check!   With Darren away, the rest of the crew is joined by Cristina Roach and Dina Tsirlin.   First Dina discusses the role of race in biomedical research.   Cristina then looks at whether reality TV … Continue reading →

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TRC #266: Should You Let Your Kids Watch TV + Name That: Scientist Edition + What Is Killing Birds In Canada

Posted on 12 October, 2013 by Pat

Episode 266 is awesome!   First Elan responds to a listener request to look into whether you should let your young children watch television, next Pat leads us in a game of “Name That” with a famous scientists theme.    Lastly, Darren … Continue reading →

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The Reality Check – Episode 6 – The Placebo Effect, Science on TV, and the art of persuasion

Posted on 18 September, 2008 by Pat

This week we discuss the placebo effect, science in entertainment, Science Debate 2008, and the art of persuasion in politics. Listen now: http://media.libsyn.com/media/therealitycheck/Reality_Check_6_Ep_6_-_2008-09-18.mp3 download mp3

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