Episodes

  • S6 Ep6 - Protein Mania

    S6 Ep6 - Protein Mania
    Apr 2 2025
    Forget Beatlemania, Protein Mania seems to be taking over the World. Is it a wellness trend or just another diet? Grace & Conor do a deep dive. Article Links; https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/06/us-health-supplements-men-idUSKCN0QB2B320150806/ https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/24049505/protein-intake-fiber-plant-based-vegetarian-vegan-meat https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/jan/04/protein-mania-the-rich-worlds-new-diet-obsession https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/sep/15/muscles-and-methane-how-protein-became-the-food-industrys-biggest-craze https://www.nylon.com/beauty/tiktok-diet-culture-unhealthy-obsession-with-protein-animal-based Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • S6 Ep5 - Body Horror in The Substance

    S6 Ep5 - Body Horror in The Substance
    Mar 13 2025
    Grace and Conor dig into their favourite movie of 2024 The Substance to discuss its themes of body image through the lens of Body Horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • S6 Ep4 - Secret Eaters

    S6 Ep4 - Secret Eaters
    Feb 27 2025
    Reality TV strikes again! Grace & Conor do a deep dive into the early naughties Channel 4 documentary show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • S6 Ep3 - Can Kids Save Themselves From Fatphobia?

    S6 Ep3 - Can Kids Save Themselves From Fatphobia?
    Feb 6 2025
    Fat shaming starts at such a young age it sometimes feels like we're born with it. In this episode Conor and Grace explore some of the potential sources and dangers of fatphobia in childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • S6 Ep2 - Where Has All The Plus Size Clothing Gone?

    S6 Ep2 - Where Has All The Plus Size Clothing Gone?
    Jan 23 2025
    Is it our imagination or are our favourite brands ditching plus size clothing? The answer - It's not our imagination. Grace and Conor do a deep dive into the great disappearing act of plus size clothing. Article Links; https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/beauty/face-lifts-and-new-wardrobes-predictions-for-the-luxury-industry-in-the-age-of-ozempic https://www.elle.com/fashion/a45139956/plus-size-new-york-fashion-week/ https://www.nbcnews.com/health/long-people-stay-ozempic-stop-2-years-analysis-shows-rcna161216 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/08/weight-loss-drugs-retail-food/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Fad Chat: Instagram Knows I'm Fat - Bonus Clip

    Fad Chat: Instagram Knows I'm Fat - Bonus Clip
    Jan 19 2025
    A little snippet of the kinds of topics Conor and Grace get into during their unfiltered Fad Chat bonus episodes. Available only on Headstuff plus. Hear the full bonus episode here: https://headstuff.memberful.com/checkout?plan=96895 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • S6 Ep1 - Instagram Knows I'm Fat

    S6 Ep1 - Instagram Knows I'm Fat
    Jan 9 2025
    Ever felt like Instagram knows too much about you? It might have something to do with how social media algorithms work. Conor and Grace try to wrap their heads around why we see so much targeted weight loss ads on our feeds these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Best of HeadStuff 2024

    Best of HeadStuff 2024
    Jan 1 2025
    Happy New Year HeadStuff Listeners! As a special New Year’s treat, we’ve compiled the very best moments from all our HeadStuff shows into one episode. Relive the laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments of 2024! To find your favourite HeadStuff shows go to the timestamps below. This is a HeadStuff Podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Edited by Claire Patena. Hosted by Hilary Barry and Jack Kelly. 1:40 - The Lovely Show 4:55 - Young Hot Guys 6:24 - Listen, I’m, Delicious 8:00 - The G Spot 10:11 - The Baby Tribe 13:08 - Fad Camp 15:59 - For Tech Sake 18:16 - The Greatest Matter 19:55 - Double Love 21:35 - Keep It Tight 23:37 - Agony Rants 26:30 - I Know That Face Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
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