Maintenance Phase

Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.

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Jamie Oliver

Episode Date: April 4, 2024

In the 2000s, Jamie Oliver made a big splash with his work reforming kids’ meals in the UK and US. Was his work wicked slammin’, or just proper rustic...

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COVID Conspiracies

Episode Date: March 7, 2024

What was missing from America's pandemic response? A sunshine vitamin, a malaria treatment and a whole lot of horse paste.Thanks to Health Nerd f...

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Ozempic

Episode Date: October 10, 2023

Ozempic is being hailed as “the end of the Obesity Epidemic.” This week, Mike and Aubrey dig through the sensational claims. But will they make it pas...

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"Soy Boys"

Episode Date: September 12, 2023

How a plant-based pejorative went from an alt-right burn to a core concern of mainstream Republicans.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate o...

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Pilates

Episode Date: July 4, 2023

Somehow an episode about an old-timey fitness influencer ended up being one of our most wholesome ever. We're as surprised as you are.Support us:...

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Brittany Dawn

Episode Date: June 20, 2023

How a fitness influencer went from small-time scammer to one of the Internet’s leading villains. Links!THIS IS DISTURBINGgoodbye for now… How Dallas-a...