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Fad Camp

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A comedy podcast about the ridiculousness of fad diets. Hosted by Conor Dowling and Grace Mulvey. For any sponsorship or advertising inquiries on this podcast contact [email protected] To purchase Fad Camp merch go to: https://fadcamp.myshopify.com
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Episodes

Presenting: The List of Absolutely Everything That Might Kill You

Fad Camp will return next week, but this week we are showcasing an episode from a brilliant new comedy podcast hosted by Adam Kay (This Is Going To Hurt), and BBC radio's Matt Edmonson. What's the most dangerous item in an office? Are fireworks more likely to kill you than bumble bees? Matt Edmondson and Adam Kay are on a mission to compile the definitive list of absolutely everything that might kill you. And they're leaving no stone unturned in their search. From the animal kingdom to deadly jo...

May 25, 202342 min

S4 Ep8: Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian has long been associated with the term Revenge Body. And even used the phrase in the title of her controversial weight loss show. Grace and Conor do a deep dive into how this all came about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 8

S4 Ep7: The Wellness Trap

Grace and Conor welcome back author Christy Harrison for a deep dive on her revelatory new book The Wellness Trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 202357 minSeason 4Ep. 7

S4 Ep6: BMI - The Body Mass Index

Grace and Conor do a deep dive into the history of the dreaded chart that hangs in every doctor's office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 20231 hr 10 min

S4 Ep5: The Blood Type Diet

What's blood got to do with it? Grace and Conor finally put the pseudo scientific blood type diet to rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 202352 min

S4 Ep4: The Wedding Diet

Buff Brides, Shredding for the Wedding, the Bridal Bubble.....Grace and Conor do a deep dive into the extremes some Brides go to before their big day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 20231 hr 10 min

S4 Ep3: Cutting 25lbs For a Fight

If Conor McGregor jumped off a cliff would you? Hopefully not. Well, Grace & Conor are hoping you also don't try any of the crazy things MMA fighters do to cut weight for fights in this weeks episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 20231 hr 2 min

S4 Ep2: Fat Families

Conor & Grace watch and discuss what has been described as 'TV's most brutal weight loss reality show' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 20231 hr 8 min

S4 Ep1: Revolutionary Weight Loss Drug (Ozempic)

Conor & Grace go deep on the new viral weight loss drug that all the celebs are supposedly taking. But is it a game changer, or just another fad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 20231 hr 4 min

Fad Camp Season 4 Update

Grace and Conor touch base to tell everyone what's in store for the next season of Fad Camp, launching January 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 202218 min

S3 Ep9: Victoria's Secret

The most famous lingerie brand of the 90s & 00s, Victoria's Secret has had a major cultural impact. But as society has evolved with body diversity & inclusion, Victoria's Secret had to cancel its famous fashion show. Grace & Conor do a deep dive into a company that has long set beauty standards. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3 Ep8: Fat Hollywood

From The Nutty Professor to Jan from Grease, Grace and Conor do a deep dive on Hollywood's questionable representation of fat characters in film and TV throughout the years. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Article by Kate Hagen - Fat Girls on Film: https://letterboxd.com/journal/fat-girls-on-film/ Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Jun 16, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 Ep7: Fatphobia in the LGBT community with James O'Hagan:

In this episode Grace & Conor are joined by the brilliant James O’Hagan, host of Sissy That Pod & the Champions Programme Manager at LGBT Ireland, to talk about fatphobia in the gay community. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3 Ep6: Julie Jay

The latest special guest on Fad Camp is the hilarious Julie Jay. She is a brilliant Irish comedian, who is currently touring her show Opps I Did It Again, & is the host of the true crime comedy podcast Crimeland. AND who the iconic comedian Tommy Tiernan once said to be, 'the funniest thing I've seen in a long, long time. Let's dive into Julie's fad diet history! This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of H...

May 18, 202257 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 Ep5: Clothes Sizes

Why does it seem that retailers pick clothes sizes out of thin air? It's because for the most part, they do. Grace & Conor do an ill fitting deep dive into the world of clothes sizing! This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 04, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 Ep4: Supplements

Binders, trappers, burners, fatters, thinners. Whatever name you have for diet pills, do they actually work? Short answer: absolutely not. Tune in to our latest episode to hear all about diet pills. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 Ep3: Slimming World

To sin or not to syn? That is the question Slimming World seems to be asking. Conor and Grace do a deep dive into one of the most popular diet brands. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 Ep2: The Biggest Loser (Part ii)

Part 2 of the Fad Camp deep dive into one of the most popular reality shows in recent history: The Biggest Loser. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 Ep1: The Biggest Loser (Part I)

Season 3 kicks off with the one of the most popular reality shows in recent history 'The Biggest Loser'. Grace and Conor do a deep dive into the controversial weight loss competition. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2 Ep14: #23 - Season 2 Finale

Conor & Grace open up about their own evolving journeys with health, fitness and diet culture while reflecting on the lessons they've learned during season 2 of Fad Camp. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202157 minSeason 2Ep. 14

S2 Ep13: #22 - Cara MacB

Cara MacB is an anti-diet, fat positive content creator & comedian. Her super viral Overweight Bitches Content Creators Helpline sketches have made her a leading voice in the UK anti-diet online world! This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202152 minSeason 2Ep. 13

S2 Ep12: #21 - The Superhero Diet

Superhuman physiques and unimaginable transformations used to be the stuff of comic book fantasy, until the marvel cinematic universe began transforming their actors to play the heroes we know and love. But is the world in danger of adopting their unrealistic training regimes? Grace and Conor, to the rescue! This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lot...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 12

S2 Ep11: #20 - Ragen Chastain

Ragen Chastain is a Speaker, Writer, Dancer, Health Coach, & Fitness Specialist who also happens to be the Guinness World Record holder of the heaviest person to complete a marathon! Check out our interview with Ragen! This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S2 Ep10: #19 - 10,000 Steps

Pedometer, Step Counter, Smartwatch, Fit Bit....whatever you call it the aim has always been the same - 10,000 steps a day. But is the 10,000 steps just fitness fiction? Grace & Conor find out! This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 202156 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2 Ep9: #18 - The Slow Carb Diet

The intense diet made famous by the 4 Hour Body that introduced us to legumes, cheat days, kebab bowls and... anti-charities. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2 Ep8: #17 - The Bible Diet

A Christian Diet program which has sold over 1.2 million copies. Ever heard of it? Neither had we. Grace & Conor discuss the controversial Weigh Down Diet which advises using spirituality to avoid overeating. This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2 Ep7: #16 - Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit Part 2

A great way to gain empathy, or a half-baked, potentially dangerous, course in disordered eating? Let Conor & Grace catch you up on their new reality TV obsession - Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 Ep6: #15 - Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit

A great way to gain empathy, or a half-baked, potentially dangerous, course in disordered eating? Let Conor & Grace catch you up on their new reality TV obsession - Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 09, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2 Ep5: #14 - Christy Harrison

Special guest Christy Harrison is a world renowned author & anti-diet dietitian, as well as being the inspiration for the Fad Camp podcast! We talk all things diet culture & why no one at your funeral will mention that you kept it tight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 Ep4: #13 - Supersize vs Superskinny Part 2

Part two of Grace & Conor's deep dive into one of the most popular (& possibly dystopian) diet shows of that time - Supersize vs Superskinny. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 4
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