Unsavory

Unsavory

By Becca Harris & Sarah MuncasterHealth & FitnessNutritionTrue CrimeArtsFood
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Unsavory episodes

  • Cannibalism and The Donner Party

    This Halloween, we’re bringing you the ultimate food crime! Cannibalism and the Donner Party. In the spring of 1846, a group of pioneers left Missouri with hearts full of hope and ventured west along the Oregon Trail to start a new life in California. By the time their voyage was complete, nearly half of them would be dead.  


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    This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram.

     

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    1 hr
  • The Infant Formula Scandal

    In this episode, we cover the infant formula scandal that rocked the world in the 1970’s & is often referred to as the darkest chapter in corporate history. We discuss the evolution of infant feeding - from wet nurses to formula - and how one formula company prioritized profits over people, indirectly killing thousands through the misuse of its products.


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    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky

     

    This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram.

     

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    40 min
  • The Bush Boys of Vernon

    Season 3 is officially here!!!


    Starting off strong with the incredible true story of two boys that crawled out of the rugged British Columbia wilderness and turned a sleepy town on its head with their tales of being raised in isolation. When the boy's story starts to fall apart, the town's good ol’ Canadian hospitality quickly disappears... 


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    This episode discusses disordered eating patterns including orthorexia. If you or someone you know are struggling with food, the following links will connect you with support. 


    Canada: nedic.ca

    United States: nationaleatingdisorders.org

    Australia: nedc.com.au

    UK: eatingdisorderhope.com


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    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky

     

    This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram.

     

    Thanks for listening!



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    51 min
  • Season 2 Finale & Thank You

    Season 2 is coming to an end. It's time to enjoy our summer and start preparing for an amazing third season!


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    5 min
  • Herbalife, Part 2

    Part two is served.


    In the second half of this series, we discuss the Herbalife Nutrition Clubs, including the tactics used to recruit distributors and the class action lawsuit that followed.


    The story then takes an unusual turn…to Wall Street. We cover the billion dollar bet made against Herbalife and the less than savory strategies used to try to take them down.


    What do Kamala Harris and the FBI have to do with this story? Listen to find out!


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    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.


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    51 min
  • Herbalife, Part 1

    In part one of this series, we cover the origin story of Herbalife, including the man behind the brand: Mark R. Hughes. We discuss the tragic inspiration for his “health” products, the predatory tactics used for recruitment, and the dangerous impact the original formulas had on consumers. This is a story you don’t want to miss.


    Stay tuned for part two!


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    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky


    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.


    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.


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    38 min
  • Bad Vegan: The Downfall of Pure Food & Wine

    A vegan business icon, an immortal (?) dog named Leon, cult-like abuse, mass amounts of unpaid wages and debts, and the hero of our story… a domino’s pizza with a side of wings. This is the story of Pure Food & Wine and its founder, Sarma Melngailis.


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    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.


    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • War Sanctions, Holodomor & The Invasion of Ukraine

    How do you starve a nation that can feed the world?


    In this episode, Sarah discusses the effectiveness of sanctions during war and the disastrous impacts they can have on food systems. Becca then covers one of the darkest parts of human history: Holodomor, the man-made famine that killed millions of Ukrainians during the Soviet-era.

     

    Slava Ukraini!


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    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky


    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.


    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.


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    58 min
  • The Discovery of Vitamins & the History of Scurvy

    Take everything you think you know about Scurvy and be prepared to have your mind blown!


    This episode starts with Becca sharing all about the discovery of vitamins, specifically, Vitamin C and some of its unique properties. Then Sarah shares the scandalous story of Scurvy, and how millions of people died over centuries due to an error of communication. 


    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!

    If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page.

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Thanks for listening!



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    1 hr 12 min
  • Prison Food & the Alabama Inmate Food Fund Scandal

    Are inmate food conditions criminal? You be the judge.


    In this episode, we discuss the history of prison food - from lobster to Nutraloaf. We then cover the disturbing story of the Alabamian law that allowed sheriffs to keep inmate food funds…as personal income. Sheriff Todd Entrekin (and many others) took advantage of this system for decades, making inmate wellbeing & rehabilitation a point of contention.


    This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!

    If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page.

    Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast

    Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky

    This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.

    Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.

    Thanks for listening!

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    1 hr 1 min

About Unsavory

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Welcome to Unsavory, the podcast where true crime meets food. Join Sarah and Becca as they use their backgrounds in nutrition and criminology to discuss food-related scandals using an evidence-based…

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