Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
The Reality Check
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451 episodes
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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
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Publishing Since
3/29/2014
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
TRC #733: What Did Dinosaurs Sound Like? + Book Review: Chokepoints by Edward Fishman
Host Adam and guest Edward Fishman explore dinosaur vocalizations and the strategic use of economic sanctions in this insightful interview.
May 15, 2026
TRC #732: Our Windy Solar System + Classroom Windows on the Left Side
Host Darren and Host Adam explore solar system winds and classroom window placement in this interview episode.
April 30, 2026
TRC #731: Movie Franchise "Use It Or Lose It" Clauses + Anthropic's Mythos
<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, colloquially referred to as "Use It or Lose It" clauses, which force studios to make a film or lose the right to make the one they're banking on. Darren then gives us an overview of Anthropic's Mythos, an AI tool so powerful that anyone with access to it could use it to uncover security vulnerabilities, which has led to them holding off on releasing the product.</p>
451 total episodes available with 24 transcripts
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