Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
The internet gets weird investigating the "disappearance" of America's gay best friend. Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey’s documentary... more
Before building his fitness empire, America’s most bedazzled fitness guru was a guy named Milton from New Orleans. Support us:Hear... more
How a mother, a daughter and a crackpot Swiss psychologist gave us the world's most popular Buzzfeed quiz.Support us:Hear bonus... more
We went a little easy on the Cass Report in our last main feed episode, so we're back to [Mortal... more
Thanks to Jules Gill-Peterson (jgillpeterson.com) and Julia Serano (patreon.com/juliaserano) for help researching this episode and Evan Urquhart, Parker Molloy and... more
Thanks to Jules Gill-Peterson (jgillpeterson.com) and Julia Serano (patreon.com/juliaserano) for help researching this episode and Evan Urquhart and Parker Molloy... more
In the 2000s, Jamie Oliver made a big splash with his work reforming kids’ meals in the UK and US.... more
What was missing from America's pandemic response? According to the internet, a sunshine vitamin, a malaria treatment and a whole... more
Ozempic is being hailed as “the end of the Obesity Epidemic.” This week, Mike and Aubrey dig through the sensational... more
How a plant-based pejorative went from an alt-right burn to a core concern of mainstream Republicans.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on... more
Join us for a 75 minute answer to a 5 word question: Is there mercury in vaccines? Support us:Hear bonus... more
A political candidate has some questions and we have some extremely obvious answers.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet... more
Somehow an episode about an old-timey fitness influencer ended up being one of our most wholesome ever. We're as surprised... more
How a fitness influencer went from small-time scammer to one of the Internet’s leading villains. Support us:Hear bonus episodes on... more
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... 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
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... 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
A dieting book or a how-to guide for an eating disorder? Pourquoi pas les deux ?Support us:Hear bonus episodes on... more
"Celebrity chef Pete Evans has activated his last almond with the Seven Network."Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet... more
How a beloved TV chef became one of Australia's most polarizing public figures. Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on... more
In 1998, a researcher rolled out an innovative approach to education. And in 2015, Methodology Twitter had a big fight... more
This year, the UK implemented a law requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts on their menus. Where did these... more
Weight loss is as simple as “calories in, calories out,” right? Or — gasp — could the reply guys be... more
A dieting book or a how-to guide for an eating disorder? Pourquoi pas les deux ?Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on... more