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Sliced Bread

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Fitness Trackers
Breast Health
Biomechanics
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Commodore 64
Dental Chews
Jamie's Italian
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University Of Portsmouth
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Sliced Bread is the series that investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Science presenter Greg Foot finds out.

Greg speaks to experts on a bunk-busting mission to test the latest consumer trends chosen by listeners. Do they live up to the hype? Or are they just marketing BS... more

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Can taking testosterone help with low libido and energy?

It's all over social media and is often touted by celebs - both male and female - but is testosterone replacement therapy the answer to listener Clive's low energy levels?

Clive got in touch... more

Listener Jenny, who enjoys a 90% cocoa bar from time to time, got in touch to ask if some of the reports that dark chocolate can have a positive effect on things like circulation and mood - have any truth behind them?

But Jenny also told Sliced Bre... more

Is it ok to stay on weight loss injections?

They have been nothing short of a pharmaceutical phenomenon. But for people like listener Lynn who've had huge success on weight loss drugs like Mounjaro, the question now arises about the implications of ... more

What led to the collapse of the Christmas savings club Farepak?

The BBC Business journalist, Sean Farrington, investigates with the entrepreneur, Sam White, alongside him.

It's our Christmas special and we're turning the clock back to the mid 1960... more

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Recent Guests

Lynn Massey-Davis
A user of weight loss injections, particularly Mounjaro, who shares her personal success story regarding weight loss and improved health.
Episode: Weight-loss Injections
Professor Giles Yeo
Professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, expert in obesity and weight loss drugs.
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Episode: Weight-loss Injections
David Goodhart
Journalist, commentator, author, and founding member of Prospect Magazine
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Episode: Toast - Farepak's Christmas Hampers
Suzy Hall
Former Farepak customer who became a campaigner for those affected by the collapse
Episode: Toast - Farepak's Christmas Hampers
Dermot Power
Senior partner with the accountants BDO Stoy Hayward and joint administrator to the Farepak business
BDO Stoy Hayward
Episode: Toast - Farepak's Christmas Hampers
Peter Raeburn
Composer of the Skype ringtone and sounds
Episode: Toast - Skype
Andrew Sinclair
Former general manager at Skype
Episode: Toast - Skype
Sam Shead
Co-founder of the consultancy Everwundered and former tech journalist
Episode: Toast - Skype
Conor Carroll
Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Episode: Toast - Dasani Water

Hosts

Sean Farrington
Host and BBC business journalist, providing in-depth analyses of brand failures and successes.
Greg Foot
Science presenter and host of various segments on consumer insights related to products and trends.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • KnittinNan

    Excellent often listen to same episode a few times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnittinNan
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Amazing

    Amazing I love it so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Finley grant
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Commercials are TOO LOUD

    Maybe you guys need the money but the volume on the commercials should be turned down! Your show is well produced so why can't you manage turning Down the commercials!!

    Makes your production seem cheap. Commercials turned up so loud are very invasive and tell your advertisers the only thing we wanna do is turn your podcast off when we get invaded by a loud commercial!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GoodGood Soul
    United States6 months ago
  • Very Useful!

    This is one of my favourite podcasts, so many things I always wanted to know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darcon200
    New Zealand7 months ago
  • Fun

    Fácil de entender , entretenido y sobre todo te evita gastar en productos que no sirven.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lagar1977vv
    Mexico7 months ago

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Some audiences express concerns over the neutrality of certain topics, pointing out bias in the analysis of brands.
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Weight-loss Injections
Q: If you come off the drug, does the weight go back on?
Yes, typically the weight will come back unless lifestyle changes are made alongside the medication.
Weight-loss Injections
Q: What does the science say about long term use?
The drugs appear broadly safe with 20 years of data, but we need to monitor long-term effects of the once weekly version.
Weight-loss Injections
Q: What other benefits are out there for people?
There could be wider health benefits including reduction in anxiety and improvements in metabolic health.
The Sliced Bread Christmas List 2025
Q: Are these home smart scales that promise to measure and track a whole load of your body metrics the best thing since sliced bread?
For some people, smart scales might provide extra motivation, but for most, they offer no more information than basic measurements like height and waist circumference.
Toenail Fungus Treatments
Q: How can one prevent toenail fungus from returning?
Maintaining foot hygiene and regularly using antifungal treatments on the skin can help prevent recurrence.

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What is Sliced Bread about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast examines significant failures of brands that once held great promise, offering listeners valuable insights into the intricacies of business dynamics. Each episode features an investigation led by a business journalist who collaborates with knowledgeable commentators and industry insiders to dissect what went wrong in various high-profile cases. From failures in technology and retail to food products, the discussions highlight lessons learned and alternate outcomes that could have changed brand trajectories. Unique for its focus on both the initial optimism that these brands sparked and the subsequent missteps that led to their downfall, the podcast serves as a cautionary tale for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts alike.

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Sliced Bread launched 7 years ago and published 190 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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Recent guests on Sliced Bread include:

1. Lynn Massey-Davis
2. Professor Giles Yeo
3. David Goodhart
4. Suzy Hall
5. Dermot Power
6. Peter Raeburn
7. Andrew Sinclair
8. Sam Shead

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