24 Feb 2026 BV #24: Nick Norwitz Says Calories Don’t Cause Obesity. Is He Wrong?
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyIn this episode we discuss:The calories in calories out model of obesityWhat really causes fat storageWhether there are any concerns with consuming organ meats0:00 – intro 0:56...
03 Feb 2026 BV #23: Keto Raises Stress, Sugar Lowers It (Ray Peat on Fasting & Blood Sugar).
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyIn this episode we discuss:Ray Peat’s ideas about fasting and the stress responseWhy relying on fatty acid oxidation is inherently stressful0:00 – intro1:03 – Ray Peat’s...
27 Jan 2026 BV #22: Justine Stenger’s Glaring Hypocrisy & Doubling Down on Fat vs. Carbs
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyIn this episode we discuss:Justine’s response to our critique of her arguments against Ray Peat’s work 0:00 – intro0:32 – recap of Justine Stenger’s claim covered in...
15 Jan 2026 He Reversed Sleep Issues, Poor Digestion, High Blood Sugar, and More with a Bioenergetic Approach
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify0:00 – intro 0:57 – how Andrew was introduced to Ray Peat, the bioenergetic view of health, and Jay’s energy balance approach 5:48 – why we structure our...
08 Jan 2026 Prediabetes, Gut Issues, Brain Fog, High Blood Pressure, & Fatigue from Low-Carb & Fasting
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify0:00 – intro1:03 – introducing Andrew Wallen 1:50 – Andrew’s background in sports, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 6:20 – Andrew’s experience cycling through various dietary camps (CICO,...
18 Dec 2025 How To Avoid Heavy Metals, Microplastics, PFAS, & Estrogenic Compounds in Your Home & Body
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify0:00 – Intro2:29 – the hidden costs behind cheap products9:34 – concerns with cast iron and carbon steel cookware 12:14 – how stainless steel compares to cast...
25 Nov 2025 EB 139: The Truth About the Randle Cycle: Why You Can Eat Carbs and Fats Together
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyIn this episode we discuss:How the Randle Cycle actually worksWhether eating carbs and fats in the same meal causes weight gain and insulin resistanceThe efficiency of...
05 Nov 2025 EB. 138: Low-Carb Diets Increase Glycation (and What to Do Instead)
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyIn this episode we discuss:How glucose and insulin decrease glycationWhy ketogenic diets can be worse than high-carb diets when it comes to AGE formationHow autophagy helps...
29 Oct 2025 EB. 137: What REALLY Causes Glycation (Is Sugar Really the Problem?)
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyIn this episode we discuss:Why glucose and fructose are not the primary drivers of AGE formationWhether blood sugar spikes cause glycationHow fats and ketones can cause...