The Reality Check
By Ottawa Skeptics
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Podcast Description
A weekly show that explores the world of science, pseudoscience, and the paranormal. Canada's podcast dedicated to scientific controversies and curiosities. If you're a fan of other podcasts like the Skeptics Guide to the Universe, Skeptoid, Skepticality, or the TV shows B******t! and The Mythbusters you should definitely give The Reality Check a shot!
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TRC #193: Animal Pain + Energy Efficiency + Nicotine in Tim Hortons Coffee | Adam responds to a listener that wanted to know what sort of pain animals can experience. Darren talks about efficiencies, of the energy kind. Elan debunks the myth that Tim Hortons spikes their coffee with addictive chemical. | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #192: Geocentrism + Sky Mall Redux + Blackle | Adam explores the world of modern geocentrism. Elan reads from a Sky Mall catalogue, again. Darren examines that claims behind blackle.com | 5/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #191: Science Retractions + Expiry Dates + Oil Changes | Darren looks into the sticky issue of science paper retractions. Adam exposes the true nature behind the expiry and "best before" dates you see on food packaging. Elan dips into the myths and facts behind your car's oil changes. | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #190: Internet Piracy + Weird Pepsi Ingredients + Blue Moon | Adam examines the bold claims of the movie and music industry regarding online piracy. Elan debunks the outrageous claim that Pepsi uses human fetuses to add flavouring. Darren figures out WTF a blue moon actually means. | 4/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #189: Little Genius + Truth Serum + 420 | Darren talks about a recent news story about a genius 4 year old, what does her IQ actually mean? Jon examines the truth and fiction surrounding truth serum, can it actually get people to spill the truth? Adam runs a game of science fact or science fiction about the origins of "420". | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #188: HIV Denial + Exodus Evidence + Titanic Myths | Adam goes into the history and absurdity of HIV Denial, the belief that HIV does not cause AIDS. Elan looks into the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt, did it happen? Could it have happened? Darren goes over a few common Titanic myths in remembrance of the sinking of the ship 100 years ago this past week. | 4/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #187: The Turing Test + Does P = NP? + Double Jeopardy | Darren explains the controversy surroundingTuring Test, a supposed way to determine if computers have reached "human level" intelligence. Elan brings to light a heavily debated topic from computer science, does "P = NP"? Adam looks into the plausibility of the 1999 movie "Double Jeopardy". | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #186: Gas Boycotts + Chris Hassall + Mattress Tags | Jon looks into if gas boycott emails actually have a chance of working. Chris Hassall is interviewed about his (and CASS' ) role in exposing climate change denial at Carleton University. Adam explains why it's illegal to remove mattress tags, or does he? | 4/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #185: Life Expectancy + Box Office Math + Sad Onions | Darren looks into how life expectancies in various countries are calculated, and how to compare them. Adam explains how "Hollywood Math" works. Elan puts the rest of hosts through an arduous game of "Science Fact or Science Fiction: Onion Crying Cures Edition". | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC 184: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs + Myers-Briggs Personality Tests + Oprah Book Club | Elan and Adam take turns bashing popular topics from psychology 101. Elan explains why you may not need Maslow's Hierachy and Adam show that Myers-Briggs' tests lack personality. Darren is jealous that when Oprah recommends a book, people listen. | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #183: Valium + Dog Years + Gravity | Elan sizes up the drug Valium, is it as bad as people think, or as good as people say? Adam looks into whether the concept of "dog years" makes any sense. Darren talks about gravity. | 3/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #182: Organic vs Conventional Farming + Leap Year + Kokomo | Darren sizes up the supposed benefits of organic farming - is it really better than conventional farming? Jon gets geeky about the leap year, and other interesting calendar trivia. Adam debunks The Beach Boys. | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #181: Spontaneous Human Combustion + Fukushima Fallout + Ben Franklin Kite Experiment | Jon covers the range of explanations for "spontaneous human combustion" from the silly to the downright plausible. Adam looks into claims of mass deaths in the North America due to Fukushima reactor fallout. Darren debunks the myth that Ben Franklin was struck by lightning while flying a kite. | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #180: Thinking Fast and Slow Review + Mammoth Sighting + Einstein Math Failure? | Darren reviews the book Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Adam explores the origins of a supposed video of a wooly mammoth in Siberia. Elan answers the question "Did Einstein fail grade 6 math?" | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #179: Mouth Wash + The Dunning-Kruger Effect + New Climate Change Myth | Adam looks into whether mouthwash does what is claimed and if the term halitosis is manufactured by mouthwash manufacturers. Elan takes a skeptical look at the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Darren talks about a recent article in the Daily Mail that claims that wind farms contribute to climate change. | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #178: Climate Change Redux + Groundhog Day + Cold Batteries | Darren debunks a recent article in the Wall street Journal about climate change. Adams talks about Groundhog day, the movie and the day. Jon looks into whether putting batteries and other non-food items in the fridge is worth doing. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #177: Vampires + Vacuum Survival + Rib Removal Myths | Adam looks into whether there exist real vampires among us. Darren finds out what would actually happen to you if you were ejected into space. Elan debunks a few celebrity related myths dealing with rib removal surgery. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #176: Hockey Fights + The Paleo Diet + Does Alcohol Heat You Up? | Elan looks into whether there's any point to allowing fights in hockey games; do they actually affect a team's performance? Adam weighs the pros and cons of the "Paleo Diet". Darren imbibes the myth that drinking alcohol causes warmth. | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #175: The Debunking Handbook + Alien Implants + Coloured Pencils | Darren goes over some practical types on how to debunk topics when talking to friends, taken from the Debunking Handbook. Jon looks into "alien implants". Adam rants about coloured pencils. | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #174: New Years Resolutions + Water Boiling + Past Year Predictions | The award winning skeptic manga artist Sara Mayhew joins as a guest host for the show. Elan runs a game of "Science Fact or Science Fiction" about new years resolutions. Darren debunks the claim that reboiling water can be dangerous. Adam checks the hosts' predictions for 2011 to see if any came true. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #173: Pat + Cristina's End of Year Parody Spectacular! | In this special episode of TRC Pat and Cristina talk about their skeptic music parodies that have been featured on TRC over the years. They feature fan favourites, and the favourites of the various show contributors. | 1/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #172: War on X-mas + Christmas Shopping Science Fact or Science Fiction + Artificial Christmas Trees | The TRC crew have a fun and light round table discussion about the supposed "war on Christmas". Adam quizzes the other co-hosts on their knowledge of Christmas season shopping myths. Darren explores the arguments for using artificial Christmas trees vs real ones. | 12/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #171: Bad Stats in Science + Lay Lines + One-Word Answer on Exam | Darren talks about bad stats in science. Jon looks into ley lines. Elan finds out whether anyone got an A on a philosophy exam by writing only one word. | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #170: Microexpressions + Child Homicide Stats Reporting + Let Them Eat Cake Myth | Jon looks at whether the science of "microexpressions" (popularized by the TV show Lie To Me) works as claimed. Darren turns his skeptical eye to the media's reporting of child homicide stats. Adam finds out if Marie Antoinette actually said "Let them eat cake". | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #169: Comparing Animal Calories + Tourette Syndrome + Warm Water Prank | Darren describes which animal provides the most calories per life. Adam looks into what Tourette Syndrome is, and what it is not. Elan wonders whether you can make someone pee the bed by putting their hand in warm water. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #168: Quantum Jumping + Is Pizza a Vegetable? + Do Twins Skip a Generation? | Elan covers the outrageous website "Quantum Jumping". Adam looks into a recent news item, whether the US Congress really decided to make pizza a vegetable. Darren examines the belief that twins "skip a generation". | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #167: Gamer Glasses + Radionics + Entrapment | Adam looks into whether glasses designed for "gamers" can actually make you better at video games. Elan talks about "radionics", a popular medical pseudoscience invented by Albert Abrams a century ago (no relation to Jon Abrams!). Darren looks into the common TV/move trope of "Are you a cop? You have to tell me if you are." | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #166: Fundamental Attribution Error + Self CPR + Green Poppy Centres | Elan talks about the cognitive bias "Fundamental Attribution Error" where people don't see situational causes for why people do what they do. Darren complains about a chain letter he received about giving yourself CPR. Adam looks into why Canada had poppy pins with green centres for so long. | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #165: Global Corporate Conspiracy? + 7 Billion People! + Flushing Hot Flashes | Darren explores a recent paper that looked into if there is in fact a small group of people that control the biggest corporations, and therefore the world! Adam looks into whether the "7 billionth" person is named Caidan. Elan takes a shower and learns to not fear the flush. | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #164: Black Cat Abuse On Halloween + Blue Blood + Vampire Ecology | Adam discusses whether or not black cats are at risk for abuse on Halloween. Darren looks into why humans have red blood and not blue blood. Jon takes a critical looks at what would happen if vampirism really existed, would it take over the world? | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #163: Consciousness + Stranger Danger + Gregorian Monks | Darren defines and discusses consciousness. Elan looks at some data that says that maybe it's not strangers that we should be afraid of. Adam looks into who created the Gregorian calendar, was it Gregorian Monks? | 10/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #162: Elvis + Interview with Dr Stu Farrimond + Hair vs Fur | Adam talks about Elvis, myths about what he ate, how he died, and if he died. Elan interviews the editor/founder of the new "science lifestyle" magazine Guru. Jon looks into the difference between hair and fur, the difference may surprise you! | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #161: Gaydar + Nonsense on Stilts Book Review + Moneybags | Adam examines the plausibility of "gaydar". Darren review Massimo Pigliucci's book "Nonsense on Stilts". Elan then rips apart a ridiculous "chain status" from facebook. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #160: Does Bisexuality Exist? + All About Hiccups + Should You Have Sex Before Playing Sports? | Elan examines the claim that bisexuality doesn't actually exist. Adam talks all about hiccups, from their mysterious origins to their crazy "cures". Darren examines whether people should, or should not, have sex before playing sports like basketball. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #159: Has Batman Ever Killed? + Hawthorne Effect + Pirate Myths | Darren looks into the important claim that Batman never kills. Elan talks about the placebo effect's evil twin sister: The Hawthorne Effect. Jon conducts a game of Science Fiction or Science Fact about pirates, yarrr! | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #158: Movie Review Quotes + The Illuminati + Hudson's Bay Gravity | Adam explains how studios make crummy movies more attractive with bogus movie review quotes. Jon explains the history of the Illuminati and whether or not they are in control of society. Darren looks into whether there is less gravity near Hudson's Bay. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #157: Uncanny Valley + Equilibrium Bandz + TRC Origins | Adam covers the issue of the "uncanny valley", why do modern animated movies like "The Polar Express" look so creepy? Elan received a bit of hilarious pseudoscience as a daily deal in his email recently and skewers it on the show. The email of the week asks the hosts of TRC about the podcasts' origins. Finally, an answer to the question: "Why would you ever let Adam on the air?!" | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #156: Ape Language + Maraschino Cherry Digestion | Jon discusses recent ape movies and whether or not apes actually can talk to humans. Darren busts the myth that it takes years to digest a maraschino cherry. | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #155: Meat Eating Arguments + Sleepwalking Safety | Darren explores the most popular arguments for why it's ok to eat meat. Elan debunks the myth that you shouldn't wake up someone that is sleepwalking. | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #154: Four Letter Word Origins + Is TV Dangerous? + Mosquito Myths | Elan hosts a round of "Science Fact or Science Fiction" about various English swear words. Adam discusses a recent study claiming that TV takes years off peoples' lives. Darren busts a few mosquito myths. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #153: Anti-oxidants + Prisoner's Dilemma + Bert and Ernie Sexuality | Darren explains how anti-oxidants work and whether they actually help you live longer. Elan explains the popular psychological concept of "The Prisoner's Dilemma". Adam talks about the sexuality of a couple of popular muppets. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #152: Home Field Advantage + Talking Youtube Animals + Internet Explorer User IQ | Elan looks at the common belief that teams get an advantage when playing a match in their home city, the results may surprise you! Adam is a bit skeptical about a few talking animals on Youtube. Darren talks about a recent media fail involving a supposed study showing a lower IQ for Internet Explorer users. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #151: Aspartame + Cryotherapy + Dentist Suicides | Darren covers the evidence (or lack thereof) for aspartame's supposed harms. Adam covers the latest trend in the NBA, cryotherapy, the use of experiencing cold to enhance athletic performance. Elan then looks at the claim that dentists have the highest suicide rate among professions. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #150: Dreams + Mood Rings + Feet vs P***s Length | Jon gives the top 3 scientific explanations for why we dream. Adam explains how mood rings work, or why they don't. Elan looks at the scientific literature to find out if the common claim that shoe size is an indicator of p***s length. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #149: Divorce Statistic Myths + Is Cheeze Whiz One Molecule Away From Plastic? | Elan conducts another session of "Science Fiction or Science Fact™" about divorce statistics. Adam addresses the claim that Cheeze Whiz™ is only one molecule away from plastic. | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #148: McDonalds Myths + Teething Necklaces + Long Weekend Fuel Prices | Elan debunks some gross myths about the contents of the food that McDonald's serves. Adam goes baby crazy when talking about necklaces that supposedly help with teething. Jon talks about a recent study that sheds light on the debate surrounding whether gas prices go up before a long weekend. | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #147: Asbestos + Fan Death + Exercise on an Empty Stomach Myth | Adam talks about the dangerous, yet natural, substance asbestos and Canada's role interfering with international safety regulations of it. Jon discusses "fan death", the popular Korean belief that sleeping in an enclosed room with an electric fan can kill you. Darren answers the question "Does working out on an empty stomach burn more fat/calories?" | 7/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #146: Micro-financing + Light Bulb Longevity + Cold Causes | Darren cuts through the hype to find out if micro-financing actually helps people. Adam takes a look at a light bulb that has supposedly been lit for over a hundred years, and then the rabbit hole goes deeper. Elan looks into whether your mom was right, does being cold cause you to get the common cold? | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #145: The Halo Effect + Hypnosis + Gold Fish Memory | Elan talks about the Halo Effect, which is when a single attribute misrepresents the whole. Adam explores hypnosis, is it really a separate state of mind? Darren busts the myth that goldfish only have a short term memory of 3 seconds. | 6/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #144: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and XMRV + Risk Compensation + Does Lightning Strike Twice? | Darren examines competing studies and tries to answer whether or not chronic fatigue syndrome is caused by a particular virus. Adam looks into whether "risk compensation" reduces the effect of new safety policies/technologies. Elan debunks the myth that lightning never strikes twice. | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #143: Speed Reading + Bitcoin + Can People Really Rip Phone Books? | Elan examines speed reading, is it even possible? Jon discuss Bitcoin, a new form of online currency, is it the most dangerous invention since the internet? Darren answers the question: Can people really rip a phone book in half? | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #142: Children's Toy Preferences + Interview with Jon Kay + Video Game Myths | Adam discusses the controversial issue of whether children's choice of toys are influenced by their gender. Jon interviews Jon Kay about his new book "Among the Truthers". Elan goes over a few myths about specific video games from 20 years ago. | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #141: Brazilian Labour Rights + DCA Cancer Cure Resurgence + The Five Senses | Darren talks about a recent article going around the internet about a Brazilian woman that supposedly got the right to m********e at work. Jon debunks claims that scientists in Alberta cured cancer (and no one took notice). Elan addresses the myth that humans only have 5 senses. | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #140: Criminal Profiling + Happiness Book Reviews + Plane Crash Survival Rates | Criminal profiling definitely works in TV shows like Criminal Minds and The Mentalist, but does it work in real life? Adam profiles criminal profiling to get at the truth. Darren reads a lot... about happiness. Darren reviews a few recent books about happiness. Jon's never been in a plane crash, but if he had been, would he still be alive? Jon discusses the true stats around plane crashes. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #139: The Decline Effect + Birthers + MLK Jr Misquote | Elan talks about the decline effect, does it explain declining effects in replicated scientific studies? Adam talks about the "birther" movement. Darren tracks the origins of a Martin Luther King Jr "quote" that spread around twitter after Osama Bin Laden death. | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #138: Cancer Dogs + Robot Sex + Tootsie Pop Wrapper Contest | Jon talks about whether dogs can detect cancer. Darren review the book Love and Sex with Robots by David Levy. Adam answers whether or not you can send in special Tootsie Pop wrappers for a prize. | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #137: e-cigarettes + Is Paul Dead? + Does Chocolate Have Caffeine? | Adam explores whether e-cigarettes are effective or even safe. Elan goes into the conspiracy that Paul McCartney has been dead for years. Darren address the myth that chocolate contains caffeine. | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #136: Medical Science Reliability + Is The Cookie Monster a Vegetarian? + Does 1 = 0.9999...? | Darren goes over a study that explains why medical advice may not be as reliable as we would hope. Adam responds to people complaining on the internet about Sesame Street changing the Cookie Monster character. | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #135: Brushing Teeth With Soap + Toyota Acceleration Hysteria + Drowning Myth | Adam talks about the recent "craze" of brushing teeth with soap instead of toothpaste. Jon turns back the clock and figures out what caused all those Toyota cars to accelerate unintentionally. Darren answers the question: Do people flail about when drowning? | 4/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #134: Suspicious Movie Goofs + Libyan HIV Trial + Vomitorium | Adam examines a few famous movie goofs that seem somewhat suspicious. Elan recounts the sham trial of a few nurses in Libya that were accused of infecting patients with HIV. Jon answers the question: Did Romans really have special rooms to vomit in? (eww) | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #133: Destiny + Sara Mayhew Interview + Is Tommy Hilfiger a Racist? | Darren talks about "destiny". Jon interviews Sara Mayhew (Skeptic Manga Artist). Elan finds out if Tommy Hilfiger's really a racist. | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #132: Do Earthquakes Mean The End Times? + Radiation Dangers + Is It Healthy To Looks At Women's Breasts? | Jon shows via statistics that the latest rash of bad earthquakes may not necessarily spell doom for Earth. Adam explains why people shouldn't be too worried about the radiation coming out of Fukushima. Darren reports on a Boston Fox affiliate's coverage of a supposed study that claims staring at breasts is good for you. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #131: False Confessions + Heaven is for Real Review + Did Vikings Really Wear Horns? | Elan goes back to the courtroom to argue that confessions aren't as reliable as most people think. Xander reviews the New York Times best seller "Heaven is for Real", a book that supposedly depicts a real view of heaven via a young child's near death experience. Darren answers the question: "Did Vikings really wear horns on their helmets?" | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #130: Taboo Topics + Do Video Games Lead To Rape? + Synchronization of Menstrual Cycles | Darren gets controversial when he wondered on facebook if the way a woman dresses can increase her likelihood of being sexually assaulted. This question is disucussed, as well as the larger issue of taboo questions. Adam takes a look at some claims being made in the media that video games can increase the incidence of sexual assault. Jon examines the common belief that women's menstrual cycles synchronize when they live together. | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #129: Stages of Grief + What Does Human Flesh Taste Like? + Fruit Juics vs Soda | Elan confronts the 5 stages of grief. Adam wonders what human flesh might taste like and examines claims that others have figured it out. Xander will compare the health consequences of fruit juice vs soft drinks. | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #128: Valentine's Day Origins + Chem Trails + Space Pen | Adam romantically debunks the belief that Valentine's Day is a "made up" Hallmark holiday. Xander separates fact from myth when talking about contrails and chemtrails. Darren lies on his back and writes upside down to answer the question: Did NASA spend millions to develop a special pen when the Russians just used a pencil? | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #127: Crystal Deodorant + Mermaids + Buttons | Jon skeptically analyzes, and tests, a crystal under-arm deodorant. Adam talks about mermaids. Elan investigates "placebo buttons".. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #126: Future Babble Review + Ancient Number Systems + Camel Hump Myth | NOTE: At around the 30 minute point, a mysterious noisy distortion appears. There is nothing wrong with your iPod. Our microphone must have started to pick up EVP without our knowledge. No amount of exorcism or post-processing could resolve the issue. We apologize. Darren reviews Dan Gardner's latest book "Future Babble". Xander explains why clocks and protractors have weird numbers. Elan answers the question: Do camels carry water in their humps? | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #125: DNA Scam + Ex-gay + Do Bulls Hate Red? | Darren received an interesting package in the mail, he thoroughly mocks it. Adam explores the ex-gay movement. Elan sees red over the myth that bulls hate red. | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #124: Will David Beckham Have a 4th Son? + Pleistocence Park + Are Pretty People Dumb? | Darren calculates the odds of having 4 boys (and more). Adam talks about the recent news story about cloning a mammoth and why current objections are silly. Jon explores the myth the beautiful people are dumb, or is it that they're smart? | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #123: Biorhythms + Celebrity Sexcapades + Do Sharks Get Cancer? | Elan gets groovy with biorhythms. Adam gossips about celebrities and whether their supposed sexual conquests add up. Jon answers the question: "Do sharks get cancer?" | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #122: Prosecutor's Fallacy + Queueing Theory + 2011 Predictions | Elan explains a fallacy all defense attorneys should know: The prosecutor's fallacy. Jon figures out why every other line at the grocery checkout seems to move faster than the one you chose. Darren, Adam, and Jon make bold predictions for what will happen | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #121: Most Wonderful Time. + Kwanzaa + Chanukkah Myth | Darren pulls out some stats to find out if we live in the most wonderful time. Adam changes his tune about Kawanzaa. Elan discusses the basics of Chanukkah and gets confused by lunar calendars. | 12/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTRC #120: Baby Sign Language + Real Toxins + Homosexuality and P********a | Adam explains how to talk to babies using sign language. Xander talks about the difference between real toxins and made up toxins. Darren answers the question of whether homosexuals are more likely to be p*******es than heterosexuals. | 12/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #119: Benford's Law + Review of Whole Earth Discipline + Indestructible Titanium Rings | Elan talks about the odd mathematical law Benford's Law. Darren reviews the book Whole Earth Discipline by Stewart Brand. Adam debunks a myth he's been spreading to friends, are titanium rings so strong that if the finger it's on gets swollen, it needs to be amputated. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #118: Number Stations + Bart Farkas Interview + Do Men Notice High Heels? | Adam counts the mysteries surrounding number stations. Jon interview Bart Farks about the JREF, the million dollar challenge, and the Starcraft strategy guide? Elan has trouble figuring out why women wear high heels, do men even notice them? | 12/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #117: Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare? + Does Money Leads to Happiness? + Mattresses | Darren looks at a couple claims surrounding English's most famous playwright. Elan looks at whether money is associated with happiness. Adam takes on extreme mattress claims. | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #116: Multi-level Marketing + Electrocution + Bird Spoiling Myth | Elan explains MLM marketing schemes and why they may not be the road to getting rich quick. Adam looks at the risk of electrocution. Darren debunks the myth that touching baby birds will cause the birds' mother to reject it. | 11/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #115: Moral Landscape Review + Nose Blowing + Sleep Requirements | Darren reviews Sam Harris' new book The Moral Landscape. Jon debunks nose blowing. Elan finds out if you really do need 8 hours of sleep every night. | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #114: Cesar Millan + John Titor + Alice in Wonderland Myth | Adam tames Cesar Millan (the Dog Whisperer). Elan jumps in a Delorean to figure out what the deal is with the internet's most famous time traveller John Titor. Jon debunks the myth that Alice in Wonderland is all about drugs. | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #113: African Starvation Stats + Daylight Savings + Most Downloaded Woman | Darren answers a listener's email asking if 30 000 kids are actually dying every day in Africa. Jon judges the energy shavings from observing daylight savings. Adam finally gets around to debunking the 1999 claim that Cindy Margolis is the most downloaded woman on the internet. | 10/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #112: Wicca + Fear + Wolf Howls | Adam explores the mythic history of Wicca. Elan challenges his fellow podcasters to a rousing game of Science Fiction or Science Fact: Fear Edition. Darren finds out whether or not wolves actually howl at the moon. | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #111: Framing + Peanut Allergy Risk + McDonalds Decompose Myth | Darren discusses the psychological concept of framing. Adam weighs the risks of peanut allergies. Jon debunks the myth that McDonald's food doesn't decompose due to nefarious reasons. | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #110: Baldness + Chain Letters + Bread in the Fridge | Adam explains the causes of baldness and covers some supposed cures. Elan goes deep into chain letters. Darren definitively tells you whether you should put bread in the fridge or not. | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #109: Science vs Dating Tips + NLP + Ostrich Myth | Elan figures out which dating tips are supported, or debunked, by science. Adam talks about NLP (Neural Linguistic Programming). Darren digs deep to find the truth behind the common belief that ostriches hide their heads in the ground. | 10/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #108: Space Elevator + Ahmadinejad and 9/11 + Walt Disney Myth | Adam tells you everything you need to know about space elevators. Darren talks about the recent event at the UN when the president of Iran mentioned 9/11 conspiracies. Jon debunks the myth that Walt Disney was an anti-semite. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #107: Language and Thoughts + Danger and Cognitive Bias + Fruit Fly Myth | Elan discusses the controversy of whether language affects how people think. Darren uses scientific language to share a cool anecdote from his recent trip to Rio Dejanero. Adam examines the myth that fruit flies only live for an hour. | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #106: Photo Analysis + The Bermuda Triangle + Was Hitler Jewish? | Elan talks about the latest fad called "photo analysis". Adam debunks fear surrounding the Bermuda Triangle. Jon answers the question "Was Hitler Jewish?". | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTRC #105: EMP + Ben Radford Interview + 215 Bones Myth | Adam explains what an EMP is, and how to survive it. Jon and Elan interview skeptical investigate Ben Radford at TAM8. Darren examines the myth that there are 215 bones in the human body. | 9/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #104: Chiropractic Adventures + James Randi Interview + Internet Is For Porn? | Darren talks about the evidence behind chiropractic care as well as his visit to a chiropractor's office. James Randi is interviewed at TAM8 and tells all about the event that led to him leaving Canada. Elan examines the myth that half of the internet por | 8/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #103: WiFi/BPA Fear + Allergies + Mars Size Myth | Jon covers some recent unfounded fears in the Canadian press, both WiFi and BPA (Bisphenol A). Elan looks at the leading theories for why allergies seem to be on the rise. Darren settles the question of whether Mars will appear in the sky to be the same size. | 8/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #102: Deafness Leads to Supersight? + iDosing + Penny CN Tower Myth | Darren looks at a study about whether being deaf leads to better eye sight. Adam talks about the latest drug scare: Kids getting high off of binaural beats. Jon addresses the myth that dropping a penny from the top of the CN Tower (or the Empire State Building) could kill a person. | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #101: Vitamin D + Brainstorming + Red Car Cost | Darren weighs the evidence on whether or not people should take vitamin D supplements. Elan will find out if brainstorming is effectiveness. Adam answers the question: Does it cost more to insure red cars? | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #100: Don't Start Believin' + Mistakes Were Made By Us + Myth Recap | Full song by Pat and Cristina Roach "Don't Start Believin'" based on Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'". Adam reminds everyone of all the mistakes that had been made on the show up to this point. Darren gives a rundown of all the myths covered on the show. | 8/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #99: Census + He-Man vs Dynasty + Are Blondes Dumber? | Darren talks about the recent controversy surrounding part of the Canadian census to an opptional survey. Xander explores a supposed link between the 80s TV shows He-Man and Dynasty. Elan finds out whether blondes are dumber than brunettes. | 7/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #98: TAM8 Highlights + Psychic Jamming + DJ Grothe Interview + Elephants and Mice | Xander fills in the rest of the gang what happened while they were away at The Amazing Meeting. Jon and Adam interview JREF president DJ Grothe. Darren answers the question "Are elephants afraid of mice?". | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #97: TAM8 + Casino Odds + Slot Machines + Sport Incentives | Recorded in front of a live studio audience at The Amaz!ng Meeting 8 in Las Vegas. Jay Novella from the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe joins Elan, Adam, and Jon to discuss casino game odds, slot machines, and situations when sports teams may want to lose. | 7/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #96: Meat Healthiness + Premium Beer + Carrot Eyesight Myth | Darren tells you everything you need to know about the dangers of eating meat. Elan finds out what the 'premium' in 'premium beer' means. Adam debunks the myth that carrots help you see better. | 7/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #95: Black Hole Pareidolia + Paul Ingraham Interview + Mice Love Cheese Myth | Adam discusses the latest example of pareidolia run amok, a greeting card that supposedly uses some naughty language. Jon interviews Paul Ingraham of saveyourself.ca about epsom salts and massage therapy. Darren busts the myth that mice love cheese (but not the myth that Jon loves cheese). | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #94: Abiogenic Oil + Homosexuality and Evolution + Koala Bears | Jon talks about where crude oil comes from and the controversial abiogenic origin hypothesis. Elan looks into why homosexuality hasn't been removed by natural selection. Adam busts the myth that Koalas are bears. He does not debunk their cuteness though. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #93: Nostradamus + Multiple Personality Disorder + Brain Food Myth | As predicted, Elan discusses Nostradamus. Adam, and his friends, analyze multiple personality disorder. Finally, Darren annoys fish lovers by tackling the myth that fish is brain food. | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #92: Denialism + Lotteries + Missing Dollar Riddle | Darren explores the source of denialism and how people justify their denialist beliefs. Adam explains why playing the lottery is "stupid". Elan poses the "Missing Dollar Riddle" to the panel resulting in some interesting reactions. | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #91: OCD + Dr. Tim Valentine Interview + Wild West Violence Myth | Adam discusses obsessive compulsive disorder. Elan interview Dr. Tim Valentine about his research into people's poor abilities to recognize faces. Jon debunks (maybe?) the myth that the Wild West was lawless and violent. | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #90: Why Sex? + Pigeon Head-bob + Dog Colour Vision | Elan asks the important question "Why do animals waste so much effort on having sex?". Darren settles a question from a previous episode about why pigeons bob their heads. Finally, Adam debunks the myth that dogs cannot see colour. | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #89: Shisha + 3D Technology + Toothpaste | Darren examines the safety of smoking shisha/nargila/hooka. Adam explores the different technologies behind 3D films. Elan discusses which toothpaste is best. | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #88: Stephen Hawking vs Aliens + Sky Mall Products + Printer Ink | Adam disagrees with Stephen Hawking's take on aliens. Elan examines a few crazy products from the Sky Mall magazine. Darren takes a look at whether or not printer ink is the most expensive liquid for purchase. | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #87: Boobquake + Brain Age + White Chocolate | Darren shines critical eye to BoObQuAkE. Jon discusses whether or not the Brain Age series of video games are good for the mind. Adam examines whether or not white chocolate is actually chocolate. | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #86: Snakes + Shampoo + Michael Jackson vs Sonic the Hedgehog | Darren covers various snake myths. Xander examines common Shampoo marketing claims. Finally, Adam covers the mystery of whether or not Michael Jackson contributed to the video game Sonic 3. | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #85: Do Violent Video Games Lead To Violence? + Alcohol in Soft Drinks + Hangover Cures | Elan tackles the age old controversy over whether or not violent video games can make people violent. Adam takes a look at why some sodas may have alcohol, and which ones do not. Darren tries to find a cure for hangovers. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #84: Miracluin Tablets + Price Discrimination + Does Eating Late Cause Weight Gain? | Xander gives the rest of the group miraculin tablets to see what happens, Elan talks about price discrimination, and Darren debunks the myth that eating late causes weight gain. | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #83: Easter Origins + Vitamin C for the Common Cold + Brain Calorie Loss | Adam discusses the origins of popular Easter traditions, Darren examines whether or not vitamin C can fight the common cold, and Elan debunks the claim that thinking hard burns extra calories. | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #82: Mike Duffy and Critical Thinking + HFCS Study + Frown Myth | Xander reports on Senator Mike Duffy's disparaging remarks about critical thinking, Adam scolds the media's coverage of a recent high fructose corn syrup study, and Darren debunks the myth that frowning takes more muscles than smiling. | 3/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #81: Buying the Cosmos + TV Ratings + Head Heat Loss Myth | Adam exposes the practice of charging people to name stars and buy property on the moon. Elan explains how TV ratings are calculated and Darren debunks the myth that people lose 45% of their heat through their head. | 3/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #80: IQ Correlations + Dr Yoni Freedhoff Interview + Trillium Myth | Darren talks about a recent study that claimed that high IQs are correlated with liberalism, atheism and monogamy. Jon interview local weight loss and nutrition expert Dr. Yoni Freedhoff about milk and other weight loss issues. Adam discusses the myth that it is illegal to pick Ontario's flower: the trillium. | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #79: Olympics Revisited + Euphamism Treadmill + Audiobooks vs Books | Darren stops celebrating Canada's performance at the recent Olympics and gets all critical thinky, Adams gets tired of running on the Euphamism Treadmill, and Elan takes a look at whether it's better to read books or listen to audio books. | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #78: Chicken/Egg Precedent Problem + Weasle Words + Gutenberg | Elan spins in circles trying to figure out what came first: the chicken or the egg? Jon complains about weasle words. Darren talks about who really invented the printing press. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #77: Chocolate/Strokes + Olympic Mascots + KFC Myth | Darren examines a recent study about chocolate and strokes, Adam moans about the Vancouver Olympics mascots, and Xander licks the myth surrounding the change of KFC's name. | 2/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #76: Graphology/Handwriting Analysis + Kosher Food + Drinking/Pregnancy | Elan tackles the double topic of graphology and handwriting analysis, Jon debunks some kosher food myths, and Darren debunks the myth that pregnant women cannot drink any alcohol. | 2/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #75: Ginkgo Biloba + Audio Cables + Fugu (Puffer Fish) Myth | Darren takes a look at the health claims surrounding Ginkgo Biloba, Adam discusses whether or not expensive cables are worth their price, and Elan examines whether or not there's a fish served in restaurants that can kill. | 2/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #74: Counterfeiting + Daniel Loxton Interview + Celery Myth | In an attempt to clarify the previous week's coverage of quantum mechanics the crew further confuse themselves, Adam covers what it would take to make counterfeit money, Jon interviews Daniel Loxton of Junior Skeptic Magazine, and Darren debunks the myth that celeray requires more calories to chew than it provides. | 1/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #73: Quantum Mechanics + Creation Movie Review + Drinking Myth | Adam rants against the abuse of quantum mechanics made by new agers like Deepak Chopra, Jon reviews the new Charles Darwin movie "Creation", and Elan analyzes the myth that "beer before liquor makes you sicker". | 1/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #72: Gambler's Fallacy + Cryonics + Super Freakonomics Review | Elan bets on the gambler's fallacy, Adam thaws out the topic of cryonics, and Darren freaks out about the book Super Freakonomics. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #71: Neurological/Moral Reactions + The G-Spot + Twinkie Shelf-Life | Darren talks about how people's brains respond to moral questions, Elan discusses the latest study (and the history) of the G-Spot, and Adam discusses how long Twinkies last on the shelf. | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #70: Trepanation + Conspiracy Skeptic Interview + New Year Driving Risks | Adam drills out the truth by talking about the evidence for trepanation, Jon interviews Karl Mamer of the Conspiracy Skeptic podcast, and Darren debunks the myth that New Year's Eve is the most dangerous time to drive due to drunk drivers. | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #69: Santa Claus Origins + Festivus Origins + Snowflake Sameness | Jon examines Santa's true origins, Adam covers the true and shocking origins of Festivus, and Darren settles the debate about whether or not two snow flakes are alike. | 12/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #68: Climategate + How To Be An Expert + Hand Sanitizers | Darren address the 'climategate' scandal and debunks more AGW myths, Elan discusses what it takes to be an expert, and Jon cleans up confusion surrounding the effectiveness of hand sanitizers. | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #67: ABO Blood Type Personality + Moral Consistency + Fortune Cookies | Jon talks about Canadian Blood Services and their support of Ketsueki-Gata, Darren explains the reasons why people are not morally consistent, and Elan explains the origin of the fortune cookie. | 12/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #66: Cameron/Comfort's Origin of Species + Music Therapy + Alcohol Kills Brain Cells Myth | Adam takes a look at Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort's version of Darwin's Origin of Species, Elan finds out if Music Therapy's is in tune, and Darren drowns the myth that alcohol kills brain cells. | 11/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #65: False Pregnancy + Bill 179/Naturopathy Interview + Pschological Treatments for Cancer | Pat gets revenge on Jon for dissing Pink Floyd on a previous show. Adam gets knocked up about false pregnancies, Jon interviews Scott Gavura about the Ontario Bill 179 and Naturopathy, and Darren explores the evidence for treating cancer with psychological support. | 11/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #64: Dark Side of the Moon + 2012 + Start of Spring | On this astronomy themed episode Darren tries to figure out what is meant by "Dark Side of the Moon", Adam debunks 2012 doomsday claims, and Jon explains how the start of Spring is determined. | 11/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #63: Satanic Ritual Abuse + Animal Hybirds + Male vs Female Drivers | This week Jon delivers a segment on a moral panic from the 80s Satanic Ritual Abuse, Adam talks about Animals Hybrids just so he can mention the term 'Liger', and Darren enters the controversial debate about who are better drivers, men or women. | 11/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #62: Halloween Origins + Ghost Hunter Interview + Black Cat Myths | For this spookily special Halloween episode Darren cover the history of Halloween, we interview a fromer local ghost hunter Bob Gale, and Adam debunks some common black cat myths. | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #61: Interview with Phil Plat, the Bad Astronomer | Interview with Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer, that's it! | 10/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #60: Swine Flu Vaccine Fears+Brian Brushwood Interview+Coal Crushing Myth | This week Adam looks at the scare surrounding an unpublished study that claims the seasonal flu vaccine increases the odds of getting the H1N1 flu, Jon and Adam interview Brian Brushwood of Scam School at TAM7, and Darren debunks the myth that you can crush coal into diamonds. | 10/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #59: HIV Myths+Steven Novella Interview+Cocaine Money Myth | This week Darren covers the common myths about HIV/AIDS, Jon and Adam interview Dr. Steven Novella of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, and Adam covers the myth that money is drenched in cocaine. | 10/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #58: Alternative Style Auctions+Interview with Tim Farley+Flamingo Colour Myth | This week Jon discusses new websites that do auctions a bid differently, Jon and Adam interview Tim Farley of whatstheharm.net at TAM7, and Darren explores the 'myth' that flamingos ge their colour from eating shrimp | 10/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #57: Free Will/Determinism + Interview with Evan Bernstein | Apologies for the poor audio quality in this episode. Due to a mysterious technical problem during recording, the track had too much noise to remove cleanly, resulting in lots of digital artifacts. The interview at 13:50 sounds fine though. This week Darren discusses Free Will and its implications, Jon interview Evan Bersntein of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast, and Adam explores the myth that blackouts cause baby booms. | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #56: Umami/MSG + Ray Hyman Interview + Baldness Myth | Xander explains the origins of the 5th taste Umami and the safety of MSG, Jon interview Ray Hyman at TAM7, and Darren debunks the myth that baldness skips a generation. | 9/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #55: Time Travel+Multitasking+Well Starseeing Myth | On this week's show, Adam explores that plausibility of time travel and how they appear in movies/television, Darren takes to task multitasking, and Jon debunks the myth that you can see stars from the bottom of a well during the day. See this week's show notes and send us feedback at ottawaskeptics.org | 9/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #54: Jurassic Park + Consciousness + 21 Grams | Jon explores the science and fiction of the 1993 movie Jurassic Park, Xander gives a primer on Consciousness, and Darren talks about the claim that the soul weighs 21 grams. Visit ottawaskeptics.org to give us feedback and to see the show notes. | 9/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #53: Pet Domestication + Joe Nickell Interview + Monkey Descent Myth | Adam explains how pets like cats and dogs got domesticated and look soooo cute, we interview skeptical investigator Joe Nickell at TAM7, and Darren busts the myth that humans descended from monkeys. As always, visit ottawaskeptics.org for show notes and to send us feedback. | 8/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #52: Scifi vs UFO Reporting Interview (David Clarke) + Zombies! Study Interview (Robert Smith?) | This episode is a bit unusual. It consists of two interviews. The first is with Professor David Clarke about his recent discovery of a correlation between sci-fi film popularity and UFO reporting frequency. The second is with Professor Robert Smith about his recent published study about Zombies. Please visit ottawakspetics.org for show notes and to send us feedback. | 8/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #51: What the Bleep Review + Richard Saunders Interview + Usa Myth | Darren review the pseudo-movie "What the Bleep Do We Know?", Jon and Adam interview Richard Saunders at TAM 7, and Jon busts the myth that a town in Japan was named "Usa" so that goods could be marked "Made in Usa". Please visit ottawaskeptics.org for show notes and to provide feedback. | 8/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #50: Spot Reduction + Aquatic Ape Theory Interview + More People Alive Now Than In All History | Darren examines whether or not working a spot on the body will make it lose fat faster, Jon interviews Jim Moore about the Aquatic Ape theory, and Adam tackles the myth that there are more people alive now than ever before. For show notes and to give us feedback please visit ottawaskeptics.org | 8/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #49: Homeopathy 101 + Harriet Hall Interview + Sex on the Mind Myth | Adam explains homeopathy, we interview Harriet Hall (the Skepdoc), and Darren busts the myth that men think of sex every 7 seconds. Please see the show notes and send us feedback at ottawaskeptics.org | 8/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #48: Moon Hoax + Interview with Bob and Jay Novella from the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe + Taste Myth | Darren tackles a few of the most popular claims made by moon hoax believers, Jon + Adam interview Bob and Jay Novella of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast (recorded at TAM7), and Jon debunks the myth that taste is divided into different areas of the mouth. Please send us feedback and check out the show notes by visiting our site ottawaskeptics.org and write us a review on iTunes. | 7/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #47: TAM7 + Adam Savage Interview + Twitter Popularity | Jon and Adam have just returned from this year's Amaz!ng Meeting in Las Vegas and make Xander and Darren jealous, Jon and Adam interview Adam Savage from The Mythbusters, and Darren deflates twitter's popularity. Please visit our website at ottawaskeptics.org to send us feedback, see the the show notes, and to download other episodes. | 7/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #46: Wind Turbine Illness + Madoff & Ponzi Schemes + Post-Mortem Nail Growth Myth | Adam stops the spin and finds oout if wind turbines are a danger, Jon invests his time to explain what a ponzi scheme is and how Madoff made off with so much money, and Darren scratches his way to explaining the myth that fingernails grow after death. As always, visit ottawaskeptics.org to send us feedback and to see the show notes for this episode. | 7/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #45: BMI + Michael Jackson Skin Colour + Eskimo Words for Snow | Darren trims that fat on BMI (Body Mass Index), Jon explores why Michael Jackson's skin became lighter over the years, and Adam debunks the myth that the Eskimo/Inuit have 400 words for snow. Please visit our website at ottawaskeptics.org to give us feedback and find the show notes. | 7/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #44: Avro Arrow Conspiracy + Brain Drain + Beavertails | Happy Canada Day! Xander exposes the truth behind the Avro Arrow conspiracy, Darren goes to great pains to unearth the facts around the brain drain, and Adam bites into a beavertail misconception. | 6/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #43: Real Vaccine Dangers + Cosmetics + Bilateral Symmetry | The Cat came back! Catherine Lebel returns via skype to join the crew for a show. Darren dissects vaccine dangers, Cat goes into the scientific evidence behind Cosmetic substances, and Xander explores bilateral symmetry as another bit of evidence for evolution. As always, please visit ottawaskeptics.org for show notes and to provide feedback. | 6/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #42: Critical Thinking 101 + Psychic Dogs + Myopic Myth | This week Jon explains the basics of Critical Thinking, Adam looks at the evidence behind the claim that dogs can predict when their owners come home (psychically!), and Darren busts the myth that nerds/geeks need glasses more than everyone else. For show notes and to give us feedback, please visit ottawaskeptics.org | 6/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #41: Landfills + Chelation + Safety in Numbers | This week we're joined by Gord Miller, the Environmental Commisioner of Ontario, and Elan Dubrofsky, founder of UBC Freethinkers. The panel discusses landfills with Gord Miller, Jon explains chelation, and Darren explores whether or not there is safety in numbers. Please visit ottawaskeptics.org for show notes and to provide feedback. | 6/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #40: Children's Cold Medicine + Ad Hominem + Pool Urine Dye | Jon takes a skeptical look at mainstream over the counter cold medicine for kids, Darren gets his hands dirty with the Ad Hominem fallacy, and Adam debunks a myth involving pools, urine, and red dyes. Visit ottawaskeptics.org to see the show notes and contact us. | 6/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #39: Wikipedia/Britannica+Homemade Pesiticides+Dark Meat Myth | Darren debates Wikipedia vs Brtiannica accuracy, Adam warns against the dangers of using home made pesticides, and Xander defends the health, and honour, of dark meat. Visit our site at ottawaskeptics.org to give us feedback and see the show notes. | 5/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #38: Politics/Skepticism + Climate Change Questions + Red Bull Myth | Jon leads a discussion on how much politics can be influenced by science, Darren answers some listeners questions on climate change, and Adam goes nutty for Red Bull. | 5/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #37: Skeptic Course + Pentawater + Swine Flu Myth | Lee Graham returns this week, along with his friend Greg Winslow (Skeptic/Magician). Lee talks about his annual course on skepticism for high school students, Greg explains the problems with Pentawater's claims, and Darren debunks a popular myth about the latest H1N1 Swine Flu. | 5/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #36: Japanese Horror + Bible Code + Soda Can Myth | Xander compares Japanese horror movies to their American counterparts, special guest Lee Graham (stellaralchemy.com) explains the Bible Code, and Jon takes the fizz out of the soft drink can myth. We'd like to hear from you. Send us your thoughts and participate in our forum at ottawaskeptics.org | 5/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #35: Climate Change+Plastic Bags+Ozone Depletion | In celebration of Earth day, we take a look at some environmental issues. Darren explains the basics of climate change, Xander covers the plastic bags debate, and Adam takes a second look at the ozone layer. As always, we invite you to send us questions and comments by visiting our site ottawaskeptics.org | 4/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #34: Pyramid Theory + Singularity + Frog Myth | This week Jon explores the latest theory on how the Great Pyramid was built, Darren warns us of the upcoming singularity, and Xander debunks a myth involving frogs and pots of slowly warming water. Please visit ottawaskeptics.org for show notes and to contact us with feedback or questions. | 4/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #33: Who has more sex? + King Tut's Curse + JFK Was a Donut? | Darren discusses sex (and whether men or women have more of it), Jon gets excited for his trip to Egypt by debunking King Tut's Curse, and Adam reveals that JFK was in fact actually not a donut. Please visit ottawaskeptics.org to send us questions, comments, and feedback. You will also find there the show notes for the episode once they're uploaded. | 4/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #32: Cold Reading + Baby Einstein Videos + Shaving Myth | This week Jon explains how to be 'psychic' by performing a 'cold reading', Adam explores the tumultuous world of Baby Einstein videos, and Darren shaves away at the myth of the week. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While you're there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 3/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #31: Evolution Acceptance + Zeitgeist + Staring at the Sun | Darren gets frustrated by the public's lack of acceptance of evolution, Adam debunks the infamous internet film Zeitgeist, and Jon 'sort of' debunks the pseudo-myth that staring at the sun is dangerous | 3/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #30: Homosexuality/Natural? + Teaching 9/11 Truth + Friday 13th Accident Rates | Darren tackles the 'is homosexuality natural?' controversy, Xander debunks 9/11 'truth' claims made by some Canadian professors, and Jon examines whether or not people have more car accidents on Friday the 13th. For show notes please visit ottawaskeptics.org | 3/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #29: The Nocebo Effect+Circumcision/AIDS+Chicken Eggs Myth | This week Jon delivers the pain by discussing the 'nocebo effect', Darren cuts to the point by discussing whether circumcision helps prevent HIV transmission, and Adam demystifies breakfast by debunking the myth that eggs are chicken fetuses. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While you're there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 2/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #28: The Sun's True Colour+Google Atlantis+Great Wall of China Myth | This week Darren examines the controversy over the sun's colour, Adam debunks the latest atlantis sighting from Google Maps, and Jon debunks the myth that the Great Wall of China is the only man made object visible from space (or moon). If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While you're there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 2/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #27: Scientific Progress+Money as Dept+Lemmings Myth | This week Darren explains that scientific progress is not an illusion, Xander discusses an alarming video about the world's financial system, and Jon buries the myth that lemmings commit suicide. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While you're there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 2/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #26: Evolution's History+Carbon Dating+Vestigial Organs | In celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday we discuss three evolution related topics: the evolution of evolution, how fossils are dated, and the return of the segment "As if you needed any more evidence for evolution". If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While you're there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 2/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #25: Bear Armour+Evolution Book Reviews+Dream Myth | This week Xander talks about the real Ironman (a guy who made armour for fighting bears, and can see through walls), Darren impresses everyone by describing all the evolution books he has read, and Adam tears down the pernicious myth that you cannot read in a dream. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While your there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 2/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #24: Social Class/Health+Chemophobia+Black Belt Myth | This week we discuss the health effects of poverty, why it is that people fear synthetic chemicals, and debunk the myth that black belts need to register their fists as deadly weapons. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While your there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 1/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #23: Cancer Epidemic Fears + Acupressure + The Myth of Gum Digestion | This week we discuss whether or not we should worry about a cancer epidemic, what the deal is with acupressure, and we debunk the myth that it takes 7 years to digest chewing gum. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While your there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. We apologize for our tardiness in the uploading of this week's episode, as payback, we shall upload next week's episode early! | 1/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #22: Big Pharma Inconcistencies+Alien Faces+Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day | This week we discuss he discrepancies between Pharmaceutical submissions to the FDA and to medical journals, the plausibility of intelligent aliens looking like us, and the myth that people need to drink 8 glasses of water a day. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While your there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 1/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #21: Angels+Celebrities+Spider Eating Myth | Back for the new year, the gang discusses a supposed Christmas miracle involving an angel, pseudoscience promoted by celebrities, and the myth that people who sleep with their mouth open ingest 8 spiders a year. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While your there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 1/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #20: Xmas Origins+Is Santa Real?+Holiday Suicide Myth | For our inaugural X-mas episode, the gang discusses the true origins of Christmas, discuss with a mom the dilemma of telling kids that Santa Claus is real, and we dispel the myth that suicides rates are higher in the holiday season. If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While your there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 12/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #19: Pseudoegyptology+Feng Shui+The Rule of Thumb | This week we dig up Graham Hancock's theories about lost continents and their evidence in Egypt, we discuss how Feng Shui controls flow of money (rather than chi), and place a finger on the origin of the term "Rule of Thumb". If you would like to see this episode's show notes, with links to websites or articles we discuss, please visit ottawaskeptics.org. While your there, send us an email, we'd love to hear from you. | 12/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #18: Prayer+Safety Laws+Coke Tabs | This week we take a look at whether there is any evidence that prayer can heal, debate whether or not our safety laws are justified, and if there's is any point to collecting tabs from soda cans. Please visit ottawaskeptics.org to see this episode's show notes and to send us your questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you. | 12/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #17-Zombies+Crime Stats+Moon Illusion | This week we discuss the plausibility of a zombie apocalypse, whether or not crime is as bad as 'they' say, and why the moon seems bigger some nights. Please visit ottawaskeptics.org to see this episode's show notes and to send us your questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you. | 12/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TRC #16-Mortality/Risk+Evidence/Falsifiability+Coriolis Effect/Toilets | This week we discuss fear of mortality vs actual risk, the nature of scientific evidence, and the myth that toilets work differently in Australia. Please visit ottawaskeptics.org to see this episode's show notes and to send us your questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you. | 11/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 15 - JFK Assassination, pesticides+cancer, and does the brain prove evolution? | This week the crew discuss the 45th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination (and the lingering conspiracy theories), the science of pesticides and cancer (should you worry?), and the inaugural episode of "as if you need more evidence for evolution". To read the show notes and to get in touch with us please visit ottawaskeptics.org/therealitycheck | 11/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 14 - The Trouble With Astrology, Scientific Medical Preventions Under Attack, and "Yes Captain, I do" | This week the regular crew discuss the trouble with astrology, the double standard applied to scientific medicine with respect to prevention, and we reexamine the claim that sea captains can perform marriages. This episode we're trying a shorter format, please let us know what you think. You can reach us via our website at ottawaskeptics.org | 11/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 13 - Calorie Restrictited Diets, Wedding Superstitions, Bisphenol A, and Unlucky Numbers | This week Adam, Cat, Darren, Jon, and Xander discuss calorie restriction diets, wedding superstitions, bisphenol A, and the world of unlucky numbers. Due to time constraints no logical fallacy of the week was discussed. For show notes, and to send us feedback or questions, visit: ottawaskeptics.org/therealitycheck | 11/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 12 - Persinger's God Helmet and Halloween Dangers | In this 'spooky' halloween episode Darren, Xander, and Jon discuss if maybe Dr. Michael Persingers claims deserve a bit of skepticism, and we discuss the real stats behind the dangers of 'trick or treating'. The logical fallacy of the week is the 'Appeal to FEAR'. The science myth of the week is 'Does the moon affect people's personality?' For all show notes, and a forum to discuss this episode, visit ottawaskeptics.org/therealitycheck/ | 10/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 11 - Franken-foods, Acai Berries, and UK UFO Documents Revealed! | We discuss genetically modified foods (aka "franken-foods") and find out if there's anything to worry about, the growing in popularity Brazilian fruit called the acai (a-sa-ee), and the latest release of UFO documents from a major government (in this case it's the UK). The logical fallacy of the week is the "false dilemma" (aka false dichotomy). The science myth of the week is that baby carrots are gross. For show notes please visit http://www.ottawaskeptics.org/therealitycheck/ | 10/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 10 - Islamic Doll, What Energy Is Essay, and Cognitive Dissonance | In this episode Adam discusses a Fisher-Price doll that apparently says some 'shocking' things, darren shares with us an essay he wrote about energy (and it's misuse), and Jonathan discusses the psychological theory of cognitive dissonance. We then finish with the logical fallacy of the week and the science myth of the week. For show notes please visit ottawaskeptics.org/therealitycheck | 10/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 9 - Vitamin C + Chemotherapy, Maggie the Counting Dog, and Out of Body Study | On this week's show we discuss a news report that vitamin C may interfere with chemotherapy drugs' ability to fight cancer, a dog that can supposedly do math, and the announcement of a new study that will figure out if out of body experiences are more than just hallucinations. Show notes (Available at ottawaskeptics.org): Vitamin C + Chemotherapy Original news report: link Analysis by Oncologist David Gorski: link Maggie the Counting Dog: Video of the Dog Counting: link Out of Body Study: Original Press Release: link CBC Coverage: link BBC Coverage: link Logical Fallacy of the Week: Appeal to Authority: link Science Myth of the Week: Dog Food Myths Chocolate Toxicity: link Dietary Myths: link History of Dog Food: link | 10/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 8 - Ogopogo, Bigfoot vs Politicians, and Pond Scum | On this week's show we discuss Ogopogo (Canada's own Loch Ness monster), the recent survey that claimed that Canadians believed that it was more likely that scientists would discover Bigfoot than politicians would keep their promises, and the health benefits of spirulina (a type of algea that is gaining in popularity). We then tackle the logical fallacy and science myth of the week. If you have any questions, please email us at therealitycheck@ottawaskeptics.org For every episode's show notes please visit ottawaskeptics.org Show Notes: Ogopogo: General Overview: link Believer Claims: link 1 link 2 Skeptical View: link Bigfoot Survey: Press release from Canadian Taxpayers Federation: link Press coverage: link Spirulina: J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Jun 25;56(12):4352-8. Epub 2008 Jun 4. MICROBIOLOGICAL REVIEWS, Dec. 1983, p. 551-578 Ann Nutr Metab 2008;52:322–328 Eur J Nutr (2008) Acta Vitaminol Enzymol. 1984;6(4):295-304 Toxicology in Vitro 22 (2008) 1496–1502 Bioscience, Biotechnology, and BiochemistryVol. 70 (2006) , No. 2 pp.363-368 (Ya, I know. Blame Catherine -Jon) Logical Fallacy: Argument From Ignorance (Shifting the Burden of Proof): link Science Myth of the Week: Science states that bees cannot fly: link | 10/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 7 - Cancerous Cell Phones, Conspiracy Videos, and Ghosts with Rich Taste | In this episode we discuss the latest report that cell phones may cause cancer, some online conspiracy videos, and a rich guy in the UK getting scared out of his home by a poltergeist. Show notes: If you like the show, please leave us a review on itunes. Cell phone controversy: Global TV's coverage of the study discussed: link Scientific/skeptical view of cell phones and cancer: link 1 link 2 Studies about cell phones and driving: link 1 (pdf) link 2 Online conspiracy Videos: Loose Change (9/11 conspiracy video): link Zeitgeist: link Ex-truther confession: link UK Ghost: Original BBC Story: link The 'shocking' revelation: link Logical fallacy of the week: Affirming the Consequent: link Science Myth of the Week: Moon hoax accusations: link Moon hoax debunking: link Buzz Aldrin vs. Moon Hoaxer: link | 9/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 6 - The Placebo Effect, Science on TV, and the art of persuasion in Po | This week we discuss the placebo effect, science in entertainment and the art of persuasion in politics. Show notes: Placebo Effect: -Steven Novella discusses the placebo effect: link -Review of Snake Oil Science: link -Wikipedia entry on the placebo effect: link Science on TV: -Fringe's scientific accuracy: link -House MD's scientific accuracy: link Science+Politics: -Science Debate 2008, 14 Questions: link -Mccain on the Economy: link -Haper on Budget Officer: link Science Myth of the Week: -Video of Xander balancing eggs: link -Phil Plait explores the myth: link | 9/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 5 - Alt Med Primer, Aspartame, and Creatine | Alternative Medicine Primer Recommended books: "Trick or Treatment?" by Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst. Review "Snake Oil Science" by R. Barker Bausell. Review Recommended Sites: http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.com/ http://www.quackwatch.com/ Aspartame: link (it's multiple pages) Creatine: link If you have any questiones or comments please send us an email | 9/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 4 - Nutmeg overdosing, psychic fair, and new age ads | Nutmeg recipe story: Blog posting about the Swedish magazine with the typo A look into the hallucinogenic effects of nutmeg New Acropolis Psychic Fair If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the show, email us at therealitycheck@ottawaskeptics.org | 9/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 3 | Winged cats Magnetic Cows Measles/Mumps outbreak FDA approves food irradiation Myth of the Week: We only use 10% of our brain | 8/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 2 | -- | 8/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reality Check Ep 1 - Pilot | -- | 8/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
juvenile
Imagine some middle school kids doing a podcast and making snorting sounds every few seconds, and you get a little bit of an idea of what Reality Check is like. There is some interesting content here and there, which is why I gave it two stars instead of one. But it's hard to listen to, considering how immature the speakers are. Most of the topics are soft targets that are easy to debunk and mock. And mock they do, regularly sneering at common folk for believing this stuff while the anointed like them know better. Yet all this intellectual skeptic firepower suddenly wilts when confronting liberal sacred cows like global warming. Then these podcasters suddenly metamorphisize from intense, sharp scientific inquiry into childlike trust in the propaganda and hysteria. Don't waste your time with this podcast.
Needs some editing and direction
It's hard not to compare this podcast to the much better Skeptics' Guide to the Universe. However, while the SGU is typically concise and on-topic, the Reality Check tends to meander, ramble and lose focus. This becomes difficult to listen to. Some retooling would do wonders.
Excellent Podcast!!!
I listen to a number of similar podcasts but enjoy this one because it's light and funny. They are very careful not to offend anyone but still very funny. It's important to not to be so serious all the time and have a good laugh with friends. Keep up the great work!
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