7.7
An Idiot Abroad
2010
Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.
Adam Ruins GivingSep 29, 2015 · 30m · ★ 7.3Adam exposes why shoe companies that give away free footwear do more harm than good, and explains why you should stop giving food pantries your leftover canned goods.
Adam Ruins SecurityOct 6, 2015 · 30m · ★ 7.6Adam sets his sights on security, explaining that airport security wastes too much of our time and money, medicine safety seals do nothing to protect us, and your credit card number isn't remotely secure.
Adam Ruins CarsOct 13, 2015 · 30m · ★ 7.4Adam exposes the surprising truths behind car dealerships, and the fact that the concept of "jaywalking" was created by auto manufacturers to blame pedestrians for car crashes.
Adam Ruins Forensic ScienceOct 20, 2015 · 30m · ★ 8.4Adam uncovers the scary truth behind unreliable methods used as evidence in criminal cases. He exposes the flaws of fingerprinting, hair strand matches and bite mark analysis - which often send innocent people to jail.
Adam Ruins RestaurantsOct 27, 2015 · 30m · ★ 8.2Adam explains why tipping is a custom worth ditching, shows that experts can't tell the difference between wines, and reveals that mislabeled seafood is rampant in the industry.
Adam Ruins HygieneNov 3, 2015 · 30m · ★ 7.2Adam reveals that the term "halitosis" was popularized in a 1920's ad campaign that used cruel ads to make people insecure about their breath, and explains why running water is one of the greatest miracles of modern times.
Host Adam Conover employs a combination of comedy, history and science to dispel widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.
Adam ConoverSelf
Emily AxfordSelf
River ButcherSelf
Hayley Marie NormanSelf
Ravi NaiduAccountant
John MilhiserFrank
Jessica TrainhamCheerleader
Veronica OsorioSelf
Brady Novak
Kerry BarkerFemale Tylenol Employee
Tamika Katon-DonegalPhil's Wife
Roman Dean GeorgeLone Kid (uncredited)
Denny SiegelWeird Hippie Aunt
Dhruv Uday SinghEMT
Christine KoTiffany
Jentzen RamirezBobby
Daniel DurstonElvis Presley
Carlos AlazraquiDet. Jack Nash
Alison BeckerDet. Liz Cormack
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