
Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducation | |||

We’re nearly halfway through Trump's second term and we still don’t have a Surgeon General. What gives?
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In the 1980s, a low-sodium diet was seen as the gold standard for healthy behavior. In 2026, salt has been repackaged as “electrolytes” and is now cast as a core component of wellness. How did we get here?
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We're joined by Mike's If Books Could Kill co-host to revisit a biohacking diet book for the boys.
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What do you do when you've flamed out as a Hollywood actor, a political commentator and a wellness guru? You make a YouTube channel.
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Can’t stop listening to your April 16 episode with Peter Shamshiri. You are always smart and funny, (and informative) but this episode was next level - was listening in bed and woke up my spouse because I was shaking with laughter! Thank you and please keep up the great work.
I love the combination of geeky and angry đź’–
GOSH DANG IT WHY CANT YOU GUYS STAY ON TOPIC LIKE ITS THAT EASY
A, I love this show. And B, I also thought Sophia and Ralph were related until this very minute so solidarity, Michael.
I was a dedicated listener and fan and now there’s barely an episode a month and the rest are subscriber only and feel half baked for paid eps. Too bad. It was awesome when it was great.
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This show consistently questions wellness fads, dietary trends, and health claims by grounding discussion in research, history, and media literacy. Across episodes, it examines how policies, industry interests, and cultural narratives shape public understanding of nutrition, nutrition labeling, and health interventions, often with a sharp sense of humor. A standout trait is its willingness to critique sensational wellness narratives while rewarding careful, evidence-based scrutiny, making it a likely listen for professionals who need to understand how health claims reach audiences and influence policy or marketing. Potential listeners who value rigorous analysis, clear logic, and a skeptical approach to hype may find this show especially co... more
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