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Brittany Dawn
How a fitness influencer went from small-time scammer to one of the Internet’s leading villains. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase)
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 episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase
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 and ends with an emu. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate
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 cow (sorry). Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (h
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. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.
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 it raises blood sugar in universal, predictably spiky ways. Thanks to David Johnston for helping us with sources for thi
"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 into the MEAT of the matter will we find factual CREAM of the crop or will we cry FOWL? (we're so sorry) Thanks to Kather
The Instagram Fiber Feud
Aubrey tells Mike about the diet that took over New York City (and its bathrooms). Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase) • Get Mainten
Doctors Have a New Plan for Fat Kids
Last month the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new set of guidelines for "childhood obesity." We have some comments. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https
Elizabeth Taylor's "Elizabeth Takes Off"
History should make you feel weird and so, apparently, should diet books. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase) • Get Maintenance Phas
“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths About Fat People
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. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreo
Workplace Wellness
Charging disabled people more for health care is illegal. But what about ... charging non-disabled people less? Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/ma
The Food Pyramid
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? Sup
Bonus: Mike's New Podcast!
Mike and Aubrey introduce Mike's new show, If Books Could Kill (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-books-could-kill/id1651876897)! Find it on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-books-could-kill/id1651876897), Spotify (htt
The Daily Harvest Food Poisoning Scandal
“Herpes is basically living the dream” — Aubrey Gordon. Support us: • Subscribe on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase) • Get Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and more
Mini-Sode: The Dr. Oz Campaign
Pennsylvania listeners check your registration here (https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx)! Mike and Aubrey break down the policies and promises of Dr. Oz's Senate campaign in Pennsylvania. Plus! A re-r
Paul Bragg & The Rise of Apple Cider Vinegar
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.) Thank
The French Paradox
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! Support us: • Hear
Goop
Do we even need to write a description? It's the Goopisode! Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase) • Get Maintenance Phase T-shirts, st
BONUS: Moon Juice Taste Test
This week's episode is running late so here's something to tide you over! Last year, we did an episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moon-juice/id1535408667?i=1000498139776) on Gwyneth-adjacent influencer Amanda Chantal Bacon and h
The Scarsdale Diet Murder feat. Sarah Marshall
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 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/youre-wrong-about/id1380008439) and You Are G
“French Women Don't Get Fat”
A dieting book or a how-to guide for an eating disorder? Pourquoi pas les deux ? Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase) • Get Maintenan
Pete Evans Part 2: COVID & Consequences
"Celebrity chef Pete Evans has activated his last almond with the Seven Network." Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase) • Get Maintena
Pete Evans Part 1: The Paleo Way
How a beloved TV chef became one of Australia's most polarizing public figures. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https://paypal.me/maintenancephase) • Get Maintenanc
The Worm Wars
In 1998, a researcher rolled out an innovative approach to education. And in 2015, Methodology Twitter had a big fight about it. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (htt
Calorie Menu Labeling
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? S
The Trouble With Calories
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. Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on
Diet Book Deep Dive: “How To Take 20 Pounds Off Your Man”
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. Support us
Zombie Statistics Spectacular!
Debunking some of the most widely repeated myths about fat and health. Here's Mike's new video (https://youtu.be/inqOqgklH68)! Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/maintenancephase) • Donate on PayPal (https
Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma"
How a liberal journalist entrenched a libertarian fantasy. Thanks to Sarah Taber (https://twitter.com/SarahTaber_bww) for helping us with the research for this episode! Support us: • Hear bonus episodes on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/m
