Sliced Bread Podcast
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. Are they the best thing since sliced bread, or marketing BS?
Sliced Bread is the series that investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Science presenter Greg Foot finds out.
Greg speaks to experts on a bunk-busting mission to test the latest consumer trends chosen by listeners. Do they live up to the hype? Or are they just marketing BS?
Greg chats to the experts, dives into the data, performs tests and crunches the numbers before putting his findings back to the listener so they can decide if it’s worth spending their hard earned money on.
New episodes of Sliced Bread are released weekly on Thursdays wherever you get your podcasts. But if you’re in the UK, you can listen to the latest episode on BBC Sounds first, a week earlier than anywhere else.
If you have a suggestion for a product to investigate, you can email the team on [email protected] or send a WhatsApp voice note via the number 07543 306807.
Sliced Bread is produced by BBC Audio North for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Episodes to download
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Dishwasher Tablets
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Do more expensive dishwasher tablets clean better? And how do eco versions stack up?
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Dough - Fridges
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Could fridges make way for cabinets that don't just keep food fresh but actually grow it?
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Dough - Hairdryers
Thu 1 Aug 2024
How do modern hairdryers protect against damage from excessive heat?
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Introducing Dough
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Sam White looks at where the smart money's going now and what it could mean in the future.
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Ear Plugs (recorded live at Hay Festival)
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Are the latest ear plugs better for gigs, focus and sleep?
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Cholesterol Lowering Products
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Can fortified drinks and spreads really reduce cholesterol?
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Sustainable Period Products
Thu 23 May 2024
What are the most eco-friendly types of period products?
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LED Face Masks
Thu 9 May 2024
Is an LED face mask the secret to brighter, clearer, more youthful skin?
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Toast - Safeway UK
Thu 2 May 2024
Why did Safeway's UK supermarkets disappear? Sean Farrington investigates.
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Toast - Green Shield Stamps
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Green Shield Stamps could be traded in for 'free' gifts so why did consumers abandon them?
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Toast - Mothercare's UK Stores
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Why did Mothercare have to close all of their UK stores?
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Tens machines and circulation boosters
Thu 14 Mar 2024
How effective are tens machines and circulation boosters?
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