Fad Camp
A comedy podcast about the ridiculousness of fad diets. Hosted by Conor Dowling and Grace Mulvey. For any sponsorship or advertising inquiries on this podcast contact advertising@headstuff.org To purchase Fad Camp merch go to: https://fadcamp.myshopify.com
Episodes
March 12, 2025 • 55 mins
Grace and Conor dig into their favourite movie of 2024 The Substance to discuss its themes of body image through the lens of Body Horror.
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February 26, 2025 • 63 mins
Reality TV strikes again! Grace & Conor do a deep dive into the early naughties Channel 4 documentary show.
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February 5, 2025 • 54 mins
Fat shaming starts at such a young age it sometimes feels like we're born with it. In this episode Conor and Grace explore some of the potential sources and dangers of fatphobia in childhood.
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January 22, 2025 • 58 mins
Is it our imagination or are our favourite brands ditching plus size clothing? The answer - It's not our imagination. Grace and Conor do a deep dive into the great disappearing act of plus size clothing.
Article Links;
https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/beauty/face-lifts-and-new-wardrobes-predictions-for-the-luxury-industry-in-the-age-of-ozempic
https://www.elle.com/fashion/a45139956/plus-size-new-york-fashion-week/
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January 19, 2025 • 4 mins
A little snippet of the kinds of topics Conor and Grace get into during their unfiltered Fad Chat bonus episodes. Available only on Headstuff plus.
Hear the full bonus episode here:
https://headstuff.memberful.com/checkout?plan=96895
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January 9, 2025 • 60 mins
Ever felt like Instagram knows too much about you? It might have something to do with how social media algorithms work. Conor and Grace try to wrap their heads around why we see so much targeted weight loss ads on our feeds these days.
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January 1, 2025 • 30 mins
Happy New Year HeadStuff Listeners!
As a special New Year’s treat, we’ve compiled the very best moments from all our HeadStuff shows into one episode. Relive the laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments of 2024!
To find your favourite HeadStuff shows go to the timestamps below.
This is a HeadStuff Podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Edited by Claire Patena. Hosted by Hilary Barry and Jack Kelly.
1:40 - The Lovely Show
4:55 - You...
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December 11, 2024 • 5 mins
https://fadcamp.myshopify.com
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May 22, 2024 • 62 mins
Pretty Privilege. Botox. Bleached areseholes....Grace and Conor discuss the price of beauty is in a cost of living crisis.
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May 1, 2024 • 69 mins
Acclaimed feminist author and philosopher Kate Manne stopped by Fad Camp to chat to Grace and Conor about her illuminating new book, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia.
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April 25, 2024 • 64 mins
Exciting news Fad Camp listeners - Grace has a new podcast, The Jump! It is a brilliant comedy podcast where Grace and pop culture obsessive Niamh King ask the question 'what makes a great adaptation?'! We thought you would especially enjoy the Bridget Jones's Diary episode as it touches on some diet culture topics. As well as 90's London culture, smug marrieds, emotional fuckwits and bad hair!
In each episode of The Jump Grace an...
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April 17, 2024 • 75 mins
How oiled up should a man be? How many showers should one person have in a day? Conor and Grace do a deep dive on some of the wildest celebrity routines out there.
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April 2, 2024 • 60 mins
A Fad Camp listener wrote to us about her experience as a teenager being a professional athlete and swimmer. She has allowed us to share her powerful story and talk about its wider context in the world of professional swimming.
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March 13, 2024 • 64 mins
Vegans vs Carnivores? We know who Joe Rogan has his money on, but what do Grace and Conor think of this all meat all the time diet?
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March 6, 2024 • 14 mins
Grace and Conor share an intimate chat with listeners. Subscribe to Headstuff + for the full episode and more bonus content.
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February 28, 2024 • 31 mins
An internet term that perfectly encapsulates the complicated relationship between parents, their children and diets. Or is it just overly produced reality TV bait featuring Yolanda Hadid? Grace and Conor talk about the 'Almond Mom'.
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February 14, 2024 • 70 mins
'America's Doctor' has been accused of promoting dubious weight loss supplements. From Green Coffee Bean Extract - 'the magic weight loss cure for every body type' to Raspberry Ketones - 'number one miracle in a bottle to burn your fat'. Grace & Conor do a deep dive into this controversial physician and the TV show that made him famous.
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January 31, 2024 • 54 mins
Is this diet real, or is it the stuff of legend? Hear Grace and Conor howl about this tabloid fodder, lunar fast from the past. Make sure to stay tuned for an exclusive clip from our latest bonus episode from Headstuffplus.
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January 17, 2024 • 85 mins
Snapchat Dysmorphia. Photo Manipulation. The Instagram Face. In this episode, Grace and Conor discuss the link between the rise of social media filters and body dysmorphia.
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January 4, 2024 • 55 mins
Podcasting legend Kristen Meinzer (How To Be Fine, By The Book, The Daily Fail) joins Grace and Conor to talk all things diet culture in the media and her experience with the infamous fad diet French Women Don't Get Fat.
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