

S2 E7: Green Eggs and Scams
Feb 3, 2020
The podcast explores the lack of scientific evidence behind wellness products, controversial practices at Goop, the impact of parasocial relationships on health behavior, the blurring line between journalism and sales in contextual commerce, deceptive advertising tactics, celebrity health habits and diets, the Goop lawsuit for deceptive advertising, and brief mentions of production credits and advertisements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unconventional Ideas and Controversial Practices at Goop
02:15 • 9min
Parasocial Relationships and the Influence of Celebrities
11:06 • 4min
The Blurring Line between Journalism and Sales in Contextual Commerce
15:03 • 2min
Product Placements and Partnerships with Brands
16:39 • 2min
Deceptive Advertising and Disease Mongering
18:16 • 6min
Celebrity Health Habits and Diets
24:07 • 5min
Deceptive Advertising and the Goop Lawsuit
28:42 • 12min
Production Credits, Listener Call-in, T-Mobile, CVS Sale, Samsung TV Ad
41:01 • 2min