Sophie Hearns

A third-generation judoka and former pharmaceutical researcher, Sophie made waves in the biohacking community after publishing her controversial opinion piece. She brings her unique blend of laboratory precision and martial arts intuition to Rude Vulture's most thought-provoking pieces. When not writing about peptide protocols for recovery between training sessions, she teaches women's self-defense classes incorporating breathwork and cold exposure.

Robert Downey Jr. Dismisses “Future Stars Will Be Influencers” Claim as “Absolute Horsesh*t”

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In a conversation for Conversations for Our Daughters, actor Robert Downey Jr. sat down with longtime friend Bran to talk about creativity, legacy, and the entertainment industry. At one point, the discussion turned to influencers and the growing idea that they represent the future of celebrity. The topic came up as Downey reflected on how … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Comedian Rebel Wilson Destroyed Phone After Allegedly Leaking Images Of Woman Who Filed a Lawsuit Against Her

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Australian comedian and actress Rebel Wilson is facing serious allegations in an ongoing defamation case in Australia, including claims that she arranged to have intimate images of the woman suing her sent to that woman’s entire contact list, and that she disposed of her phone before it could be examined by lawyers. The case centers … Read more

Hollywood Stars Are Losing Their Good Looks To GLP-1s

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On a recent episode of The Rubin Report, host Dave Rubin and his co-hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky and Sage Steele turned their attention to a growing concern playing out in plain sight across red carpets and television screens: the visible physical toll that GLP-1 treatments appear to be taking on some of Hollywood’s most recognizable … Read more

AI Is The Democratizer of Knowledge The Likes Of Which We’ve Never Seen Before, According To Mark Cuban

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At an event hosted by Alex Kantrowitz of the Big Technology Podcast, Mark Cuban shared his perspective on why artificial intelligence marks a fundamentally new era in how people access and absorb knowledge. Cuban drew a clear distinction between two types of AI users. “I think right now we’re bifurcating into two types of people … Read more

95% Of Chinese Steel Is Allegedly Poisonous

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A disturbing trend has emerged across Chinese social media, with thousands of consumers testing their stainless steel kitchenware at home using heavy metal testing liquids. When applied to pots, spoons, bowls, and plates, many of these testing liquids quickly turn red, confirming dangerously high manganese content. Real food-grade 304 and 316 stainless steel shows no … Read more

Comedian Explains What Made Dave Chappelle Insufferable And Full Of Himself After Creating Generational Wealth

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Comedian Dan Soder appeared on the Durag & The Deer Tag podcast and opened up about his complicated feelings toward Dave Chappelle, sharing a firsthand account of what it was like to be in his orbit. Soder began by addressing Chappelle’s most recent Netflix special, making clear that his criticism was not about the subject … Read more

Joe Rogan Allegedly Ran A Campaign To Discredit Critic Of Leading Pseudoarchaeologist

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In a recent appearance on Danny Jones’s podcast, science communicator and YouTube debunker Professor Dave sat down for an extended conversation that touched on pseudoarchaeology, media responsibility, and the modern podcast community. When the discussion turned to Graham Hancock, Flint Dibble, and Joe Rogan, he delivered his assessments and did not soften his language. Professor … Read more