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The Belle Gibson Fallout & Armie's 'D*ckhead Defence'

Feb 17, 2025
42:13

When Louis Theroux sat down with Armie Hammer last week, we witnessed what might be the most spectacular example of 'The Dickhead Defence' in recent history. But what exactly is it? And why do certain men think it's going to work? 

Plus:

  • The real life people characterised in Apple Cider Vinegar aren't happy. But do they have good reason?
  • Could someone pull a Belle Gibson in 2025? (And why are we still falling for wellness scammers?)
  • And apparently, generations don't exist. Here's the science behind the claim and why it matters.

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