Maintenance Phase
Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
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This week, we're talking about Aubrey's new book, "'You Just Need To Lose Weight' and 19 Other Myths About Fat People." And we're yelling about Piers Morgan as a little treat.
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Charging disabled people more for health care is illegal. But what about ... charging non-disabled people less?
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In the 1990s, the Food Pyramid was one of the most recognizable symbols in nutrition education. But where did it come from? Why was it created by the agriculture department? And why did it tell us to eat a whole loaf of bread every day?
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Mike and Aubrey introduce Mike's new show, If Books Could Kill! Find it on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google and wherever else you get your podcasts.
Also, don't forget to pre-order Aubrey's new book!
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“Herpes is basically living the dream” — Aubrey Gordon.
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Mike and Aubrey break down the policies and promises of Dr. Oz's Senate campaign in Pennsylvania.
Plus! A re-run of our complete Dr. Oz episode from last year.
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Health claims about apple cider vinegar are everywhere. But are they true? This week, we hop into the wayback machine for the story of America's first health influencer. (That's not true, but neither is anything else in this episode.)
Thanks to David Johnston for providing sources for this week’s episode!
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How an early-'90s newsmagazine show convinced a generation of Americans to start drinking red wine. For the antioxidants!
Special thanks to Susanne Stolpe and Alexander H. Sandtorv for helping us fact-check this episode!
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Do we even need to write a description? It's the Goopisode!
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This week's episode is running late so here's something to tide you over!
Last year, we did an episode on Gwyneth-adjacent influencer Amanda Chantal Bacon and her wellness company, Moon Juice. This year we decided to TASTE THE DUST.
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In 1982 a murder captured America's imagination. Forty years later, two podcasts joined forces to talk about it.
Hear more from Sarah at You're Wrong About and You Are Good!
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A dieting book or a how-to guide for an eating disorder? Pourquoi pas les deux ?
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"Celebrity chef Pete Evans has activated his last almond with the Seven Network."
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How a beloved TV chef became one of Australia's most polarizing public figures.
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In 1998, a researcher rolled out an innovative approach to education. And in 2015, Methodology Twitter had a big fight about it.
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This year, the UK implemented a law requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts on their menus. Where did these policies come from? What impact do they have? And why is a Julia Roberts quote from 1990 the best way to describe them?
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Weight loss is as simple as “calories in, calories out,” right? Or — gasp — could the reply guys be wrong!? This week, we dig in on the surprisingly complex science behind a seemingly simple calculation.
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This week, Mike and Aubrey take on a manual for creep behavior masquerading as a diet book. Along the way, we cover shopping guides, journalism salaries and the proper preparation of Cornish game hens. We love our curvy husbands.
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Debunking some of the most widely repeated myths about fat and health.
Here's Mike's new video!
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Thanks to Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!
Support the showHow a liberal journalist entrenched a libertarian fantasy.
Thanks to Sarah Taber for helping us with the research for this episode!
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