Pepsi Number Fever was one of the biggest corporate blunders of the 20th century. This popular marketing stunt had the Philippines buzzing with excitement until a simple error by Pepsi crushed hundreds of thousands of hopes and dreams, leading to lawsuits, rioting, and multiple deaths. This episode is our Season 3 finale! Every year, we take the summer off to rest, research, and prepare for our next season. This year, we have an extra special reason to take a break. Listen to find out what we've got cooking. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com This is an ..read more

Brittany Dawn used her status as a social media influencer to market her customized nutrition and fitness plans to thousands of consumers. The catch: they weren’t customized. And her clients suffered the consequences. She is now being sued by the state of Texas for violating consumer protection laws in one of the few lawsuits of its kind. National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA): 1-800-931-2237 or NationalEatingDisorders.org. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com   This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us! Please rate, revi ..read more

The story of Biosphere 2 is real-life sci-fi. In the early 90s, eight people lived inside an air-tight, giant glass structure filled with replicas of the earth’s ecosystems with the goal of living in a completely self-sufficient way for all human needs including food, water, and oxygen. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com 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. Get notified about new episodes an ..read more

On paper, he seems like a stand up guy - he is highly educated, charismatic, a prolific surgeon, author and TV personality. He also has a tendency to spew misinformation, practice out of his scope, and promote products in unethical ways. And he has made millions doing it. In this episode, we cover all things Dr. Oz. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com   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 ..read more

The Spanish cooking oil disaster is one of the most devastating instances of mass food poisoning in history. 42 years later, innocent people still suffer from the long-term life-altering effects of Toxic Oil Syndrome. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com   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.   Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitt ..read more

In 2005, Anna Aayala was enjoying a bowl of Wendy’s famous chili when she bit down on a human finger. The legal battle that followed exposed food tampering, fraud and attempted extortion. In this episode, we cover the Wendy’s Chili Finger Scandal. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com   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.   Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by fol ..read more

There’s a new weight loss medication in town and its name is Ozempic. The catch? It’s not actually approved for weight loss. This episode discusses supply chain shortages fueled by Hollywood popularity and TikTok fame, the not-so-pleasant side effects, and some long-term considerations.  You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com   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.   Get notifi ..read more

In this episode, we cover the story of the real life Grinch who stole Christmas. For almost 30 years, Cuba’s former president, Fidel Castro, banned all Christmas celebrations in the country. His reasoning had everything to do with Cuba’s biggest food export - sugar cane. Or at least that's what he claimed... You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypodcast.com   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 pag ..read more

This week’s episode is all about the fascinating, mildly grotesque, and sometimes deadly world of eating competitions. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com   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.   Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast   Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutrit ..read more

In this episode, we cover the scandalous history of one of the oldest and more questionable weight loss methods: the tapeworm diet. We discuss the Victorian beauty standards that pushed dieters to willingly contract a parasitic infection and the very serious side effects no one seemed to care about...until it was too late. You can find our sources listed on our website unsavorypod.com   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 ..read more