The Real Network Reality Check

Reality Check

Rich Mulholland helps us solve an annoying problem, cut through the crap and make sense of the nonsense. Like a shot of adrenaline, Rich plugs us into his high-voltage supercharger to see the world in glorious HD, at high speed and de-clutter the confusing journey of being human. What better way to start your week than inspired and empowered with clarity?
Occasionally English Explicit South Africa Comedy · Society & Culture
83 Episodes
72 – 83

Piracy

When is piracy acceptable? Is it ever okay? Everyone else is doing it, doesn't that make it less severe? Rich Mulholland raises these relevant questions on this edition of Reality Check with Gareth Cliff and the team. Rich attempts to find the moral high ground given the fact that the…
9 Nov 2015 22 min

Cellphone Etiquette

Why do we get so irritated when people speak on their phones around us… on public transport, in restaurants etc? Rich gives us a scientific explanation, complete with a description of the studies that were done about this issue which affects all of us. His proposed solution to the problem…
2 Nov 2015 9 min

Student Protests & #Porn

Rich returns from his trip to Germany where he had fun and games. He then dissects what made the recent student protests different to previous ones, and how there's a fine line between police brutality and cops just doing their jobs. The rant then begins - about food/cloud/cabin/book/sock 'porn'... Rich…
26 Oct 2015 12 min

Tipping & Guilt

Don't you hate it when you come out of the airport bathroom and there is someone there handing you a hand towel to dry your hands, you then search your pockets for change and come up dry, leaving you feeling like an A-hole the rest of the day? What about…
5 Oct 2015 14 min

Afrikaans & Shower Etiquette

Rich Mulholland gives some useful advice to anyone wanting to pitch an idea or proposal. Then he debates the issue of whether Afrikaans is still relevant or useful, why is it still compulsory? The discussion then turns to how men behave in gym locker rooms and showers... and it's hilarious!
29 Sep 2015 18 min

Sport - The Opiate of the Masses

Rich Mulholland starts by taking a stab at the advertising industry, before moving on to his real rant - at the rugby... but not how you'd expect. He gets quite scientific in explaining why people really get so upset when their team loses. Rich urges them to get out there…
21 Sep 2015 12 min

Artisanal Everything

Rich asks why everything is suddenly artisanal… and why anything mass produced is suddenly bad. Why is lack of success suddenly a good thing? Rich also reveals what’s coming up soon on Reality Check – and it’s a goodie!
15 Sep 2015 5 min

Corporate "Gifts"

Rich returns from globetrotting to rant about corporate gifts, which he says are not really gifts but rather promotional items or adverts. He shares a story about getting such a 'gift' which could have been really great, but was ruined by the company logo. Rich issues a plea to all…
7 Sep 2015 5 min

What's in a Name?

Gareth Cliff plays Rich Mulholland his new theme song, before Rich launches into a tirade about people who don't tell you their names, especially if you're the forgetful type. It helps to have a partner to swoop in and save you in these uncomfortable situations. Rich suggests a life-saving app…
24 Aug 2015 8 min

"Don't be THAT guy!"

Rich Mulholland had a flight delay over the weekend which prompts him to vent about how people behave in airports and on planes. He also has excellent advice about arm rest etiquette... plus some genius ideas about venting on email and leaving a legacy of life lessons.
17 Aug 2015 10 min

‘Buy Me Stuff’ Parties

Rich is fed up with all the events and occasions that are actually meaningless, but require a gift. Engagement Parties, Push Presents, Nappy Parties… what’s next? Money is a less awkward gift, as long as it’s accompanied by poetry?
3 Aug 2015 11 min
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