Ted and Austin open with a reported study on probiotic strains and microplastic accumulation in the gut, connecting digestive health to mood, focus, and the gut-brain axis.

The hosts recommend switching away from plastic food and drink containers in favor of glass or stainless steel to reduce ongoing microplastic exposure.

Reported associations between heavier alcohol use and visceral fat are discussed, alongside claims about alcohol’s effects on cortisol levels and gut bacteria. Diet sodas, fast food, and bowel regularity also come up.

Ted and Austin discuss research they describe as linking prenatal acetaminophen exposure to reproductive development outcomes, urging avoidance during pregnancy.

Research the hosts cited connects prenatal fluoride exposure to lower problem-solving scores in children. Thalidomide and its documented historical effects are also covered as context for the broader conversation about exposures during pregnancy.

Relationships and online security are addressed, with the hosts discussing alleged honeypot-style approaches and urging caution in online dating.

Creatine is today’s featured product and is on sale now. Tomorrow’s show will cover alien abduction claims in more detail and provide a further update on the Auburndale data center.