Alice investigates the sudden hostility to 'seed oils' amongst social media influencers, and how it can be a gateway to more sinister things. Plus, Mike's neighbour can't remember the name of her dog.

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Marsh looks at a water filter company which offers to remove chlorine, fluoride, and more from your tap water. Meanwhile, the team visit an escape room.

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Mike looks at the revival of telegony, the 19th Century pseudoscience gaining popularity in the manosphere.

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Alice looks at testosterone home testing kits, and continuing social media pressure on body image. Meanwhile, Mike makes a Doctor Who-related discovery.

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Alice looks at fenbendazole, the animal anti-parasitic being touted as a possible treatment for cancer, and Mike goes to watch War of the Worlds live on stage.

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Marsh looks at the increase in seemingly fake experts whose quotes have started to decorate news stories. Meanwhile, Mike is getting a new kitchen.

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Marsh looks at Facebook ads published by Lignosus, a supplement which claims to improve your immune and respiratory wellness. Meanwhile, Alice is not ill.

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Mike looks at the equation used by the US Government to justify their new trade tariffs. Meanwhile, Alice has had a busy few weeks and the team has news about QED 2025.

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Mike looks at the TikTok creators sneaking products into influencer content while pretending to offer the inside scoop.

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With huge thanks to Ashley Frieze for our Marvel-style Easter Egg!

Alice looks again at the hand held relaxation device "Calm Carry", and the people behind the product. Meanwhile, Marsh goes on Malaysian radio, and Mike is feeling old for his age.

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