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

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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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Hosts

Aubrey Gordon
Co-host of Maintenance Phase, focused on health policy, science literacy, and critical discussion of wellness narratives.
Michael Hobbes
Co-host of Maintenance Phase, brings critical analysis of health claims and media narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54.4k ratings
  • Best episode

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sugarskull99
    Canada22 days ago
  • I love the combination of geeky and angry đź’–

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    5
    Gal-they
    a month ago
  • Dude

    GOSH DANG IT WHY CANT YOU GUYS STAY ON TOPIC LIKE ITS THAT EASY

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Jesus loves you❤️
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sofia and Ralph

    A, I love this show. And B, I also thought Sophia and Ralph were related until this very minute so solidarity, Michael.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    breahremington
    United Statesa month ago
  • Used to be great

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gina DiIanni
    Canadaa month ago

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Overall, audiences view the show as a reliable, thoughtful source for health policy context
Listeners appreciate the hosts' humility and humor while challenging health hype
Thoughtful, well-researched critique that's also entertaining
Some criticisms note subscriber-only content limits access for casual listeners

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What is Maintenance Phase about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. If Books Could Kill
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Maintenance Phase launched 6 years ago and published 157 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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