Maintenance Phase
Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
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Episodes (97)
Why Don't We Have a Surgeon General?
Jul 27, 2026
Salt
Jun 10, 2026
Tim Ferriss’s "The 4-Hour Body" (feat. Peter Shamshiri)
Apr 16, 2026
Russell Brand Part 2
Apr 1, 2026
Russell Brand Part 1
Mar 17, 2026
The Diet Crimes of Metabolife
Feb 12, 2026
Raw Milk
Nov 13, 2025
The Food Babe
Sep 25, 2025
Seed Oils
Aug 26, 2025
Herbalife
Jul 10, 2025
Ultra-Processed Foods
Jun 3, 2025
BONUS: MAHA's First 90 Days
May 1, 2025
The Bulletproof Diet
Mar 26, 2025
Blue Zones
Jan 30, 2025
BONUS: What's New With RFK Jr.?
Dec 20, 2024
Richard Simmons Isn't Missing
Nov 21, 2024
Growing Up Richard Simmons
Oct 25, 2024
The Myers-Briggs Personality Test
Sep 12, 2024
BONUS: Breaking Down The Latest Anti-Trans Victory Lap
Jul 1, 2024
"Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria" Part 2: Panic! At The Endocrinologist.
Jun 18, 2024
"Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria" Part 1: The Cooties Theory of Transgender Identity
May 9, 2024
Jamie Oliver
Apr 4, 2024
COVID Conspiracies
Mar 7, 2024
Ozempic
Oct 10, 2023
"Soy Boys"
Sep 12, 2023
RFK Jr. and The Mainstreaming Of The Anti-Vaxx Movement
Aug 1, 2023
RFK Jr. and The Rise of the Anti-Vaxx Movement
Jul 18, 2023
Pilates
Jul 4, 2023
Brittany Dawn
Jun 20, 2023
BONUS: The Conservative Diet Books of Yore
Jun 6, 2023
Oprah v. Beef Part 2: Apocalypse Cow
May 23, 2023
Oprah v. Beef Part 1: The Rise of "Veggie Libel"
May 9, 2023
The 10,000 Steps Myth
Apr 25, 2023
The Trouble with Sugar
Apr 11, 2023
"Forks Over Knives": Is a Vegetarian Diet Better For You?
Mar 28, 2023
The Instagram Fiber Feud
Mar 14, 2023
Doctors Have a New Plan for Fat Kids
Feb 28, 2023
Elizabeth Taylor's "Elizabeth Takes Off"
Feb 14, 2023
“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths About Fat People
Jan 3, 2023
Workplace Wellness
Dec 20, 2022
The Food Pyramid
Nov 15, 2022
Bonus: Mike's New Podcast!
Nov 8, 2022
The Daily Harvest Food Poisoning Scandal
Nov 1, 2022
Mini-Sode: The Dr. Oz Campaign
Oct 18, 2022
Paul Bragg & The Rise of Apple Cider Vinegar
Oct 11, 2022
The French Paradox
Sep 27, 2022
Goop
Sep 13, 2022
BONUS: Moon Juice Taste Test
Sep 6, 2022
The Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
Aug 23, 2022
“French Women Don't Get Fat”
Aug 9, 2022