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Maintenance Phase

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

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Ranked #1

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RFK Jr. and The Mainstreaming Of The Anti-Vaxx Movement

RFK Jr. and The Mainstreaming Of The Anti-Vaxx Movement

Join us for a 75 minute answer to a 5 word question: Is there mercury in vaccines? Support us:Hear bonus episodes on Pat... Read more

1 Aug 2023

1hr 13mins

Ranked #2

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RFK Jr. and The Rise of the Anti-Vaxx Movement

RFK Jr. and The Rise of the Anti-Vaxx Movement

A political candidate has some questions and we have some extremely obvious answers.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on Pa... Read more

18 Jul 2023

1hr 14mins

Ranked #3

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Pilates

Pilates

Somehow an episode about an old-timey fitness influencer ended up being one of our most wholesome ever. We're as surpris... Read more

4 Jul 2023

44mins

Ranked #4

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Brittany Dawn

Brittany Dawn

How a fitness influencer went from small-time scammer to one of the Internet’s leading villains. Support us:Hear bonus e... Read more

20 Jun 2023

1hr 1min

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Ranked #5

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BONUS: The Conservative Diet Books of Yore

BONUS: The Conservative Diet Books of Yore

We're taking a much-needed break this week so to tide you over here is one of our bonus episodes! Support us:Hear bonus ... Read more

6 Jun 2023

56mins

Ranked #6

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Oprah v. Beef Part 2: Apocalypse Cow

Oprah v. Beef Part 2: Apocalypse Cow

The closing argument of our two-part Oprahsode starts in a Texas courtroom, wanders through some British slaughterhouses... Read more

23 May 2023

1hr 8mins

Ranked #7

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Oprah v. Beef Part 1: The Rise of "Veggie Libel"

Oprah v. Beef Part 1: The Rise of "Veggie Libel"

On April 16, 1996, Oprah Winfrey did a show about mad cow disease. Six weeks later, a couple of Texas cattlemen had a co... Read more

9 May 2023

1hr 3mins

Ranked #8

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The 10,000 Steps Myth

The 10,000 Steps Myth

This week we're digging into the weird  history of an omnipresent fitness goal. Episode comes free with a happy meal.Sup... Read more

25 Apr 2023

49mins

Ranked #9

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The Trouble with Sugar

The Trouble with Sugar

This week we're tackling three big ideas about sugar: It causes hyperactivity in kids, it's as addictive as cocaine and ... Read more

11 Apr 2023

49mins

Ranked #10

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"Forks Over Knives": Is a Vegetarian Diet Better For You?

"Forks Over Knives": Is a Vegetarian Diet Better For You?

A viral documentary says a "whole foods plant-based diet" will prevent heart disease and cure cancer. But once we look i... Read more

28 Mar 2023

1hr 2mins

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