Brand-new podcast Don’t Do That will tackle the internet’s wildest myths and provide an antidote to the bonkers life hacks clogging up our feeds.
Each week, host Julia Webster, a podcast producer and journalist, will act as a factual tour guide, wading through these myths to separate fact from fiction, one trend at a time.
There will be a debunking of viral trends and a reality check on the latest ‘miracle cures’ floating around TikTok and Instagram. With a sharp wit and a degree in biology, Julia combines her scientific knowledge with her journalistic flair to dive deep into these trends.
Joining her for episodes along the way will be a range of resident experts, from Urologists to eye doctors and specialists in alternative medicines, together they’ll form a panel to call out the nonsense.
Topics covered in series one include:
Rosemary oil for hair growth. The single study people base their claims on is a scam,
Ear seeds: the scam that broke Dragon’s Den. After Giselle Boxer sold her pitch to all six dragons, everyone wanted to know what ear seeds were. In this episode, find out how ear seeds are not ancient nor Chinese, and are certainly no panacea.
Mouth Tape. Some say it helps you sleep better, children on TikTok say it can give you a more ’snatched’ jaw line.
From DMG Media, Don’t Do That will be available on all podcast providers from Monday 5 August.
