Unsavory

Becca Harris & Sarah Muncaster
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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 lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 20/03/2023

    Pepsi Number Fever

    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 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 @thenutritionjunky This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  2. 06/03/2023

    Brittany Dawn

    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, 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 @thenutritionjunky   This podcast was produced and edited by the incredible Geoff Devine, @geoffdevinesound on Instagram.   Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. 20/02/2023

    Biosphere 2

    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 and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  4. 06/02/2023

    Dr. Oz

    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 page.   Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast   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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  5. 23/01/2023

    The Spanish Cooking Oil Disaster

    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 Twitter @unsavorypodcast   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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  6. 09/01/2023

    Wendy's Chili Finger Scandal

    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 following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast   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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  7. 26/12/2022

    The Ozempic Shortage Fuelled By Weight Loss Goals

    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 notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast   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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  8. 12/12/2022

    When Cuba Canceled Christmas

    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 page.   Get notified about new episodes and bonus content by following our Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast   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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
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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 lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Becca Harris & Sarah Muncaster
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Unsavory Podcast
  • Show Website
    Unsavory

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