The Reality Check, hosted by Pat Roach, is a Canadian weekly show that uses science and critical thinking to examine controversies and curiosities. It has 350 episodes, released about every 17 days, with a median length near 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), supporting a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode. One distinctive detail is its long-running episode format pairing a main topic with book reviews.
A long-running Canadian science show with a loyal, thoughtful audience
- 350 episodes since 2016 give a sponsor a deep, stable back catalogue.
- Apple Podcasts shows 184 ratings with a 4.6 average, a sign of engaged listeners.
- Episodes run about 32 minutes, enough time for a full host-read segment.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, topic explainer, book review
- Tone
- curious, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover science, AI, and social controversies such as gun deaths and apology laws, with no explicit flags; political content is present but discussed analytically.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.trcpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id290580703 |
| RSS feed | therealitycheck.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| TRC #740: Predicting the Impact of AI + Why Do People Run Counterclock | 2026-10-15 | 35 min |
| TRC #739: Is Space Fake? + Book Reviews: The Unthinkable and Moral Eco | 2026-09-26 | 41 min |
| TRC #738: Hugging Face Attack and AI Risk + Are Your Moon Photos Fake? | 2026-09-09 | 40 min |
| TRC #737: The Odyssey Movie Review | 2026-08-17 | 1 h 9 min |
| TRC #736: Book Review: Death in a Shallow Pond by David Edmonds + The | 2026-07-30 | 38 min |
| TRC #735: Why Is Superman Dressed Like That? + Europe Heat Deaths vs. | 2026-07-10 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 17 days.
Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
About The Reality Check
The Reality Check is a weekly Canadian podcast that explores controversies and curiosities through science and critical thinking. Hosted by Pat Roach, the show has released 350 episodes since April 2016, with a median episode length of about 32 minutes and a release cycle of roughly every 17 days. Episodes on the feed cover AI, space, animal biology, and book reviews, according to the feed and the show's listing on Apple Podcasts.
Apple Podcasts lists 184 ratings with a 4.6 average. Based on these signals, the show's audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the listener base is likely skewed toward Canadian adults over 25, though this is an estimate. No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show is open to host-read placements.
A host-read mid-roll at this estimated audience would typically sell for roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits science, education, and book-related brands that want an informed, adult audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Reality Check can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Reality Check
How much does The Reality Check charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the episode slot.
What is The Reality Check about?
The Reality Check is a Canadian weekly podcast that uses science and critical thinking to explore controversies and curiosities, including AI, space, and book reviews.
How do I contact The Reality Check about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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