Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRecent episodes include "TRC #740: Predicting the Impact of AI + Why Do People Run Counterclockwise?" (15 October 2026, 35 minutes), "TRC #739: Is Space Fake? + Book Reviews: The Unthinkable and Moral Economics" (26 September 2026, 41 minutes), and "TRC #738: Hugging Face Attack and AI Risk + Are Your Moon Photos Fake?" (9 September 2026, 40 minutes).
The Reality Check publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 350 episodes.
Booking probability for The Reality Check is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Reality Check requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Reality Check's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Reality Check is a science show with 350 episodes published.
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Episode #740
It is quite difficult to predict how things will play out in the world of AI, but this doesn't mean we should give up on trying entirely or to assuming everything will be just fine. Darren looks at the implications of...
Episode #739
Is space fake? Are the stars real? How about other planets? Despite what they tried to teach you in school, doesn't it just feel like the Earth is actually the center of the universe? Adam looks at people who don't...
Episode #738
The recent hack of Hugging Face servers by Open AI agents has raised some serious concerns about the current state of AI as well as implications on AI safety. Darren examines just what occurred and what this means more...
Episode #737
Darren and Adam bring you a different type of show today as they have a discussion about the Christopher Nolan film The Odyssey. They discuss the film's merits and faults, technical achievements, their favourite parts...
Episode #736
Darren explores issues of moral philosophy in his review of Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need by David Edmonds. In this analysis he looks at this classic thought experiment...
Episode #735
Superman's costume is iconic, but why does he dress like that? We just assume that superheroes should be wearing tight fitting outfits, tights and a cape, but it wasn't always like this. Adam looks at what Superman, a...
Episode #734
<p>Are you concerned about AI threats to your privacy? If you aren't, Darren's got a few reasons why you should be! Images of fingerprints and keys, wifi signals and more could leave you vulnerable to bad actors using...
Episode #734
Are you concerned about AI threats to your privacy? If you aren't, Darren's got a few reasons why you should be! Images of fingerprints and keys, wifi signals and more could leave you vulnerable to bad actors using AI...
Episode #733
<p>Did tyrannosaurus rex roar? Adam looks at what sound they, and other dinosaurs, may have made and just why animals roar at all. Darren gives us a book review of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic...
Episode #732
<p>Is it windy on other planets and celestial bodies in our solar system? Darren looks at just what wind is and how much of it occurs on the surface of our various neighbours. Adam looks into whether or not windows are...
Episode #731
<p>Sometimes movie studios release low quality franchise films and one excuse for this might be that if they don't release a movie every X or Y years, they will lose the rights. Adam looks into these reversion rights...
Episode #730
<p>Sharks are so old. How old are they? They're so old that you'll be shocked to hear of all of the things that haven't been on earth as long as sharks. Darren gives us a unique history of the earth by exploring the...
Episode #729
<p>What impact do digital devices like laptops, tablets and smart phones, both inside and outside of the classroom, have on childrens' ability to learn? Adam questions the assumption that these devices are always...
Episode #728
<p>There has been a lot of news lately about Moltbook AI, a network of Artificial Intelligence agents who are interacting with each other in great numbers in a virtual space. Darren separates fact from fiction as he...
Episode #727
<p>This week's show is all about the law. Growing up our parents told us all kinds of things were illegal, such as driving with the dome light on in the car, riding in the back of a pickup truck, skipping school or...
Episode #726
<p>After decades of doing the podcast we have finally gotten around to recording an episode entirely dedicated to orange cats. Darren examines just what's going on with orange cats acting weird on the Internet and in...
Episode #725
<p>For our first show of 2026 Adam looks at the efficacy of Infant Simulator Programs, which involves giving a fake baby to high school kids to discourage teen pregnancy. Darren gives us a review of three books, "The...
Episode #724
<p>As Christmas approaches we bring you the history of two popular decorations you might see this holiday season. Darren looks at the history of the mistletoe as a decoration, symbol of fertility and God killer. Adam...
Episode #723
<p>With AI safety still underrated yet imperative, in this bonus episode of the show we share the Introduction to "Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World" by Darren...
Episode #722
<p>Today, December 2nd, is Giving Tuesday. Darren gives an overview of the concept of Effective Giving, with some tips on how your charitable donations could will lead to the most good in line with your own priorities...
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