In March 2025, US Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago intercepted 450 pounds of growth hormone and peptide shipments smuggled in from China across 350 separate packages. According to sources, the estimated haul was over $3.2 million in value, though some observers questioned whether the actual value was significantly lower. Critics pointed out that … Read more
Dr. Mike Israetel is a fitness educator, author, and Russian-born American. During a conversation on the Garage Strength podcast, he took a moment to address political commentary from Tucker Carlson. Israetel first praised intellectuals such as Thomas Sowell and Steven Pinker for what he described as their evidence-based approach to understanding society. He then contrasted them … Read more
On a recent episode of the Palumbo Podcast on RxMuscle, host Dave Palumbo and veteran bodybuilding journalist John Romano tackled what Romano identified as the number one trending topic in bodybuilding right now: AI and data-driven training. “It’s touted as the end of bro science,” Romano said, introducing the subject. Palumbo’s reaction was immediate: “Oh, … Read more
In an interview with DJ Akademiks, content creator and self-described looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular addressed his role in bringing GLP-1 peptides like retatrutide into mainstream male self-improvement discourse. The conversation touched on how the trend began and why it spread so quickly. When Akademiks noted that he had started seeing advertisements from Eli Lilly during ESPN … Read more
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman appeared on the a16z podcast to discuss peptides, sleep technology, and the future of obesity treatment. During the conversation, he talked about peptides and specifically, melanotan. He first introduced it while listing peptides that have actual human data behind them: “There are human data on things like melanotan which makes people tan … Read more
During his appearance on Theo Von’s podcast This Past Weekend, longevity expert Bryan Johnson made several remarks about fast food giants like McDonald’s and Wendy’s. He talked about the role these companies play in what he describes as a society built around profit at the expense of human life. Johnson laid out his core argument, … Read more
Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, has become one of the biggest voice in looksmaxxing, recently profiled by The New York Times and now earning a reported $100,000 monthly from his daily online sessions. In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, the 20-year-old influencer defended his controversial approach to self-improvement, including his use of pharma … Read more
During his appearance on the Theo Von podcast, Secretary for Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered his criticisms about medical journals and their relationship with pharmaceutical companies. Kennedy’s most pointed commentary came when discussing systemic problems in medical research and publishing. “The journals are utterly corrupt because they’re owned by the pharmaceutical … Read more
Bryan Johnson has built a reputation as one of the world’s most dedicated longevity enthusiasts, meticulously tracking every aspect of his health and optimizing his lifestyle for maximum lifespan. Yet despite a new study showing substantial cognitive benefits from coffee consumption, the tech entrepreneur publicly declared he simply cannot bring himself to drink it. The … Read more
Longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson has become known for his extensive anti-aging protocols, and one area where he’s seen remarkable results is hair restoration. During his appearance on the Full Send Podcast, Johnson shared the exact protocol he uses to combat hair loss. Johnson outlined his approach to preventing and reversing hair loss. “The protocol for … Read more
