Protein-maxxing, 'blue dot fever' and the slopbowl downfall

Engagement Party

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🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

From PopTarts to soda, food brands are adding protein to almost everything, and people are going to gross lengths online to get enough of it, from the stars of Netflix show "Love is Blind" to the internet "boy kibble" creators. But can protein be...MAGA-coded? And does fiber have what it takes to become the internet’s new favorite food trend? Plus, Alan Cumming calls for an end to “slop bowls,” and what's really behind musicians like the Pussycat Dolls canceling their tours this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:29.7	I don't really understand how my regular sort of slubby, schmunky self with like an abandoned
0:35.6	collagen bin in my pantry.
0:38.3	Not how I would describe you, but sure.
0:40.3	Well, no, what I'm saying is I'm not maxing anything.
0:42.3	Okay, I'm maxing my naps.
0:46.3	Welcome to engagement party.
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