The hosts dissect the outrageous claims made by influencers regarding health supplements. They humorously revisit the infamous Zola Budd and Mary Decker Olympic incident. The conversation shifts to the dubious promises of hydrogenated water and magnesium blends, questioning their validity. They even explore the well-researched benefits of creatine amid the noise of misleading marketing. The episode provides a critical look at fitness trends, emphasizing evidence-based approaches over hype.
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1984 Olympic Running Incident
Vinnie recounts the 1984 Olympic incident where Zola Budd, running barefoot, tripped Mary Decker during the 3,000 meter race.
Mary Decker was the favorite and was famously helped off the track by her boyfriend, discus thrower Richard Slanley.
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Jaws Victim Trivia
Vinnie shares trivia about the first victim in the movie Jaws, actress Susan Backlini, and her modest career path.
He recalls details without looking them up, highlighting his strong memory for pop culture and trivia.
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Hydrogen Water Claims Critiqued
Claims about adding extra hydrogen to water for health benefits are chemically questionable since water already contains hydrogen.
The active ingredient in so-called hydrogen tablets is magnesium, not extra hydrogen gas, making the claims misleading.
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Published in 1974, 'Jaws' tells the story of a great white shark that preys upon the fictional town of Amity, a small seaside resort on Long Island. The novel follows the efforts of Police Chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and shark hunter Quint as they try to stop the shark. The book explores themes of public safety versus economic survival, marital strife, and the primal fear of nature's brutality. Despite mixed critical reviews, the novel was a huge commercial success and led to a iconic film adaptation by Steven Spielberg[1][3][5].
Episode 2656: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss claims made by charlatans and influencers, analyzing claims against real evidence, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/charlatans-and-influencers-episode-2656 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Charlatans and Influencers Things haven’t changed much (in society). (2:00) They chat about the controversy between Zola Budd and Mary Decker during the 1984 Olympics. (3:00) Vinnie’s memory for trivia, movie careers, and Jaws. (9:00) Back to health and fitness. (14:00) Vinnie shares some claims by a prominent influencer. The influencer has a product that sounds like nonsense to Vinnie; they give a breakdown. There are claims made about this product that do not make sense. They discuss other water-based products that were trending over the years. (29:00) Many claims are based on extremely small test groups for short periods. (34:00) Creatine is one of the most tested supplements. Be sure to get on the waitlist for the VIP Group--it may be opening back up soon! Follow Vinnie on X @vinnietortorich. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group is currently closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list - Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook, is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:
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