Forget Beatlemania, Protein Mania seems to be taking over the World. Is it a wellness trend or just another diet? Grace & Conor do a deep dive.

Article Links;

https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/06/us-health-supplements-men-idUSKCN0QB2B320150806/

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/24049505/protein-intake-fiber-plant-based-vegetarian-vegan-meat

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/jan/04/protein-mania-the-rich-worlds-new-diet-obsession

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/sep/15/muscles-and-methane-how-protein-became-the-food-industrys-biggest-craze

https://www.nylon.com/beauty/tiktok-diet-culture-unhealthy-obsession-with-protein-animal-based

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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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Reality TV strikes again! Grace & Conor do a deep dive into the early naughties Channel 4 documentary show.

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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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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/

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/long-people-stay-ozempic-stop-2-years-analysis-shows-rcna161216

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/08/weight-loss-drugs-retail-food/

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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.

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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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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 - Young Hot Guys 

6:24 - Listen, I’m, Delicious 

8:00 - The G Spot 

10:11 - The Baby Tribe 

13:08 - Fad Camp 

15:59 - For Tech Sake 

18:16 - The Greatest Matter 

19:55 - Double Love 

21:35 - Keep It Tight 

23:37 - Agony Rants 

26:30 - I Know That Face

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https://fadcamp.myshopify.com

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Pretty Privilege. Botox. Bleached areseholes....Grace and Conor discuss the price of beauty is in a cost of living crisis.

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