We're taking a much-needed break this week so to tide you over here is one of our bonus episodes! Support... more

The closing argument of our two-part Oprahsode starts in a Texas courtroom, wanders through some British slaughterhouses and ends with... more

On April 16, 1996, Oprah Winfrey did a show about mad cow disease. Six weeks later, a couple of Texas... more

This week we're digging into the weird  history of an omnipresent fitness goal. Episode comes free with a happy meal.Support... more

This week we're tackling three big ideas about sugar: It causes hyperactivity in kids, it's as addictive as cocaine and... more

A viral documentary says a "whole foods plant-based diet" will prevent heart disease and cure cancer. But once we look... more

Aubrey tells Mike about the diet that took over New York City (and its bathrooms).Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate... more

Last month the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new set of guidelines for "childhood obesity." We have some comments.... more

History should make you feel weird and so, apparently, should diet books. Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet... more

This week, we're talking about Aubrey's new book, "'You Just Need To Lose Weight' and 19 Other Myths About Fat... more

Charging disabled people more for health care is illegal. But what about ... charging non-disabled people less?Support us:Hear bonus episodes... more

In the 1990s, the Food Pyramid was one of the most recognizable symbols in nutrition education. But where did it... more

Mike and Aubrey introduce Mike's new show, If Books Could Kill! Find it on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google and wherever... more

“Herpes is basically living the dream” — Aubrey Gordon.Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and more... more

Pennsylvania listeners check your registration here!Mike and Aubrey break down the policies and promises of Dr. Oz's Senate campaign in... more

Health claims about apple cider vinegar are everywhere. But are they true? This week, we hop into the wayback machine... more

How an early-'90s newsmagazine show convinced a generation of Americans to start drinking red wine. For the antioxidants! Special thanks... more

Do we even need to write a description? It's the Goopisode! Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase... more

This week's episode is running late so here's something to tide you over! Last year, we did an episode on... more

In 1982 a murder captured America's imagination. Forty years later, two podcasts joined forces to talk about it. Hear more... more