Maintenance Phase

Debunking junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nutrition myths AI summary

Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes Visit website › Health & Fitness · EN · 100 episodes · latest 2026-11-11 · explicit

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

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What’s really behind all those fitness trends, wellness hypes, and nutrition myths we constantly encounter? And how much of it is actually backed by science?

That’s exactly what the US podcast “Maintenance Phase” sets out to explore. Author Aubrey Gordon and journalist Michael Hobbes take a closer look at the supposed truths of the health and wellness industry, armed with plenty of humor, curiosity, and a healthy dose of skepticism. From questionable diet claims and pseudoscientific nutrition advice to dubious fitness trends, the two dig into what the science actually says.

What I find particularly fascinating is how the podcast goes far beyond health and wellness. Again and again, Aubrey and Michael explore how closely our ideas about health are intertwined with social and political developments. Topics range from growing distrust of conventional medicine and the “raw milk” movement to current US health policy debates surrounding MAHA (“Make America Healthy Again”).

But what really makes “Maintenance Phase” stand out for me is the fantastic chemistry between Aubrey and Michael. They complement each other perfectly, are genuinely hilarious, and have a wonderful way of making even complex topics accessible, engaging, and entertaining.

A podcast that teaches you a lot, makes you laugh out loud, and leaves you questioning some of the things you thought you knew about health and wellness.

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Suzanne Somers Part 1

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Why Don't We Have a Surgeon General?

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Salt

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In the 1980s, a low-sodium diet was seen as the gold standard for healthy behavior. In 2026, salt has been repackaged as “electrolytes” and is now cast as a core component of wellness. How did we get here? Also, an…
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Russell Brand Part 2

2026-04-01 · 1 hr 7 min

What do you do when you've flamed out as a Hollywood actor, a political commentator and a wellness guru? You make a YouTube channel. Support us: Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's…
Russell Brand Part 1

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Raw Milk

2025-11-13 · 1 hr 6 min

Once widely banned, raw milk consumption is on the rise and states are repealing their bans. No one’s happier about that than the far right. How did we get here? NOTE: In the retelling of Pasteur’s early pasteurization,…

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Oldest episode in feed: 10/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 1 hr 1 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords: Health, Wellness, History, Science

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