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Welcome to Spot On! hosted by Dr. Joan Salge Blake, Author, Media Expert, and Nutrition Professor at Boston University. Spot On! covers timely nutrition, health, and wellness topics along with offering accurate and practical information in an entertaining format. The guests are experts in the their fields, ready to cut through media hype and misinformation, to provide you with advice that is, well... more

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Inflammation has become one of nutrition's biggest buzzwords, but is it always something we should be worried about? We sat down with registered dietitian and author Jackie London, MS, RD, CDN, to unpack what inflammation really is, why it's not alwa... more

From personalized meal plans to nutrition advice, AI is changing how we think about our diet—but is it ready to take the lead? Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Drew Hemler joins us to explore the promises and pitfalls of AI-generated health informat... more

Peptides are a hot topic, but do you know what they are, how they work, and are legally sold? Dr. Caitlin Dow, PhD, from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), is here to tell you what the science actually says about these products. Sp... more

The cannabis beverage industry is booming, but what about the science? That's still catching up. Dr. Tory Spindle, PhD, a leading cannabis researcher at Johns Hopkins University, cuts through the hype and delivers the evidence in this episode. We exp... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Hemler
Registered dietitian nutritionist in Canada and the United States, educator, and consultant specializing in AI in nutrition and health care
Microsoft
Episode: Should You Get Your Nutrition Advice From AI?
Caitlin Dow
PhD in Nutrition Science and Rights for Nutrition Action
Nutrition Action/CSPI
Episode: Should I Be Injecting Myself With Peptides?
Dr. Tory Spindle
Associate Professor of the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; conducts controlled human studies on cannabis products
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: What Happens When You Gulp Cannabis Beverages
Dr. Jessie Seiler
PhD, Senior Associate at the Center for Science and the Public Interest
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Episode: The Truth About Vaccines and Autism
Nicole Sacks
Author featured in a prior episode discussed in the recap
Author
Episode: Season 15 Recap
Grace Chamberlain
Policy associate at the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Episode: Season 15 Recap
Don Lloyd-Jones
Director of the Framingham Heart Study
Framingham Heart Study
Episode: Season 15 Recap
Hailey Wyatt
Weight loss expert and author
Episode: Season 15 Recap
Jesse Seiler
Physician
Episode: Season 15 Recap

Host

Joan Salge Blake
Boston University nutrition professor; registered dietitian; author and media expert; host of the show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • No Nonsense Nutrition

    I absolutely love listening to Spot On! I love Joan’s no nonsense style. She has incredible guests with fantastic topics. I love how she gets right to the point and asks all the right questions making it applicable to people’s lives. Thank you Joan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tara Collingwood
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I just recently started listening to Dr. Salge Blake’s podcast and absolutely love it. As a student studying nutrition and dietetics I have found each episode to be very informative, engaging, insightful and relevant. Highly recommend listening to this amazing podcast to learn more about the hottest and latest health trends and topics. Looking forward to listening to more episodes on SpotOn to keep up with current nutrition and health topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    csofro
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative & engaging

    I love this podcast! Dr. Salge Blake explains topics in a way that is easy to understand and her humor is unmatched - great listen every time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avastove
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I always learn something new when I listen to Spot On! The science-based and practical information shared by Dr. Salge Blake’s expert guests always provide me with food for thought. It is fast moving and often entertaining! Please keep recording these podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janice Cooks
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast is truly spot on in every way!

    I love listening to Dr. Joan Salge Blake podcast. I am always on the run - spending a lot of time outdoors; walking and interacting with students on a very busy campus. Dr. Joan’s podcast is abundant with the best info ever on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and good eating habits without spending a life in the kitchen. What I especially enjoy about this podcast is that there is always something new, surprising, and exciting that really is so SPOT ON - delivered with the most positive ener... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DC R416
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners love the diverse guest mix and the ability to apply tips to daily life.
Many say it's a reliable resource for nutrition information and trends.
Listeners praise the host's no-nonsense clarity and engaging guests.
Audience notes how topics are explained with practical, science-based insights.
Fans appreciate approachable, concise explanations that cut through hype.

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Should You Get Your Nutrition Advice From AI?
Q: So what, what could we do now?
Use AI for low-risk idea generation rather than as a final authority. Provide relevant context without sharing identifying information, verify its answers, and bring higher-risk nutrition or medical guidance to a health professional.
Should You Get Your Nutrition Advice From AI?
Q: Could you explain what hallucinations are?
A hallucination is incorrect, unsupported, or fabricated information presented by an AI system as though it were factual. It can include invented research citations, incorrect nutrient amounts, or unsafe meal-plan ingredients.
Should I Be Injecting Myself With Peptides?
Q: What do peptides do for you and are they effective or safe?
There is a lack of solid, rigorous evidence for most peptides marketed online; safety concerns include contamination, variable quality, immune and injection-site reactions, and minimal high-quality human studies proving efficacy.
Should I Be Injecting Myself With Peptides?
Q: And please, can you just start off to help the audience here? What is, what are peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as cellular messengers; they're related to proteins but are shorter and can be manufactured as drugs, though not all are thoroughly studied for safety or efficacy.
You Lost the Weight, Now What? Life After GLP-1s
Q: What are the three main challenges after stopping GLP-1 medications?
Appetite tends to rise again, metabolism shifts to a lower rate, and mind state or identity shifts can undermine long-term maintenance without new habits and support.

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What is Spot On! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Accessible, evidence-based discussions on nutrition, health, and wellness with science-forward guests. The show frequently tackles practical everyday topics—from weight management and heart health to dietary guidelines, movement, and debunking health myths—while highlighting how science translates to real-life choices. A standout pattern is clear, actionable guidance from diverse experts (clinicians, researchers, policy advocates) and a penchant for evaluating trendy trends against solid data. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want reliable health info, practical tips, and thoughtful critique of popular health narratives.

A notable strength is the host's ability to blend clinical expertise with engaging conversation, often featu... more

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2. Caitlin Dow
3. Dr. Tory Spindle
4. Dr. Jessie Seiler
5. Nicole Sacks
6. Grace Chamberlain
7. Don Lloyd-Jones
8. Hailey Wyatt

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