Podcasts by Sliced Bread

Bedding from 2023-12-07T06:00

Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment? We've had loads of requests to look at the best way to make your bed - specifically, how all the different options for sheets and ...

Christmas Trees from 2023-11-30T06:00

Which Christmas tree is better for the environment - real or fake?

Everyone loves the smell of a freshly cut pine or spruce but the vast majority of them go to landfill. So would a plastic...

Sports Bras from 2023-11-27T12:50

Are expensive sports bras worth the money?

Buying a sports bra can be a baffling experience, not least because of the marketing terminology which is full of buzz-phrases like 'high intensi...

Vacuum cleaners from 2023-11-23T06:00

Trying to buy a new vacuum cleaner can be a pretty confusing experience. Do you go bagged or bagless? Corded or cordless? Is it worth paying extra for something with anti hair wrap tech? Or fork...

Ice Baths from 2023-11-09T06:00

Do the claims made about Ice Baths hold water?

Social media appears to be filled with countless people sitting blissfully in small inflatable ‘ice baths’. Fans of such ‘cold water therapy’...

Eco-friendly toilet paper from 2023-11-02T09:55

How green can your loo roll be? Lots of companies have sprung up offering what they say are the most eco-friendly ways to wipe - and there's a lot to think about.

Listener Barbara buys re...

Smart Thermostats from 2023-10-26T05:00

Can Smart Thermostats save you money on energy bills?

Temperatures are falling and conversations are already turning to whether or not the heating has been turned on! Although energy price...

Motion Sickness Remedies from 2023-10-19T05:00

Greg Foot gets queasy in the name of science as he investigates the range of products promising to help with motion sickness.

Do the pills, wristbands or breathing techniques which claim t...

Weighted Blankets from 2023-10-12T10:32

Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?

They’ve gone from a middle-aisle fad to being a regular fixture in supermarkets and online stores. Weighted blankets can cost ...

Induction Hobs from 2023-10-05T05:00

Induction hobs are not just a fashionable addition to a new kitchen, but are also sold as a more efficient choice than a gas hob. How do they compare? Is cooking on an electric induction hob bet...

Vapes from 2023-10-02T12:30

Is vaping harmful to your health and to the environment?

I'm back with a new series of Sliced Bread and I'm kicking off with a topic many of you have suggested - vapes. They've become cont...

How green is switching to an electric car? from 2022-04-21T13:06

Electric Vehicles: Should you switch? In the first of this new series Greg runs Julian’s suggested wonder-product through the evidence mill and asks whether electric vehicles (EVs) really are the b...

Sliced Bread is back! from 2022-04-21T09:48

Greg Foot is back to investigate more ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. From personalised vitamin plans to NFTs, mindfulness apps to ‘sustain...

Sustainable Jeans from 2022-04-14T12:44

Sustainable Jeans “Make better. Buy better. Wear it longer.” Lots of fashion brands are including claims like this in their adverts and one item of clothing that’s really getting the stamp of supp...

Noise Cancelling Headphones from 2020-05-06T08:30

Whether it’s cutting out the background chatter to hear the radio, or drowning out the snoring coming from the room next door, the promise of noise cancelling headphones is enticing. But do they li...

Teeth Whitening from 2020-04-29T08:30

Teeth whitening toothpastes, strips and gizmos are more popular than ever. But what is the evidence that any of them actually work? And what about the HiSmile Teeth Whitening Kit that's been doing...

Sunscreen from 2020-04-22T08:31

We all know that sunscreen helps to protect our skin from the sun’s burning rays, but are you sure you’re using the right one? Do you struggle to untangle the UVAs from the UVBs, and the SPFs from...

CBD Products (Cannabidiol) from 2020-04-15T08:31

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the big buzzwords in health and well being products. A naturally occurring molecule of the cannabis plant, it’s popping up in everything - aside from the CBD o...

Caffeine Shampoo from 2020-04-08T08:31

Can caffeine hair products prevent our hair from getting thinner as we get older and, even better, reverse the process? Or does this ingredient just end up going down the plughole? Joining Greg Fo...

Goop Lab Special from 2020-01-24T21:45

As the Goop Lab TV series lands in Netflix accounts, Greg Foot and guests look at the scientific evidence for the therapies tried out by Goop staff, including Gwyneth Paltrow herself. Dr James Ru...

Sports pain: Taping from 2019-02-27T21:02

We’ve all seen athletes sporting brightly coloured stripes on the backs of their legs – but is kinesiology tape all it’s cracked up to be? Presenter Greg Foot is joined by Olympic medallist heptath...

Sports pain: Gels and sprays from 2019-02-27T21:00

Do topical pain products really relieve aching muscles? Presenter Greg Foot is joined by Olympic medallist heptathlete Kelly Sotherton, along with consultant rheumatologist Dr Benjamin Ellis and Ma...

Health drinks: Turmeric from 2019-02-20T21:14

Can turmeric lattes prevent memory loss? Greg Foot is joined by Blur’s Alex James and experts to put claims about this ancient Indian spice to the test. Presenter: Greg FootProducer: Marijke Peter...

Health drinks: Kombucha from 2019-02-20T21:10

Does kombucha boost your immune system? Greg Foot is joined by Blur’s Alex James and experts to put this fermented wonder drink to the test. Presenter: Greg FootProducer: Marijke Peters

Winter bugs: Vitamin C and zinc from 2019-02-13T20:02

Vitamin C is one of the most popular products used to combat the common cold. But does it work? Greg Foot reviews the evidence for both vitamin C and zinc to see if they are The Best Thing Since Sl...

Winter bugs: Hand sanitisers from 2019-02-13T20:00

With offices and schools set to a soundtrack of sniffles, science presenter and YouTuber Greg Foot is on mission to find 'The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread' to beat the winter bugs. Joining him fo...

Skincare: Activated charcoal from 2019-02-06T21:15

Will activated charcoal, which these days can be found in everything from face creams to smoothies, really purify your pores? Science presenter and YouTuber Greg Foot is on a mission to bust market...

Skincare: Collagen from 2019-02-06T21:14

Can collagen face cream reduce wrinkles and make your skin more youthful? Science presenter and YouTuber Greg Foot is on a mission to bust marketing BS, looking for the facts behind the fads and ch...

Welcome to The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? from 2019-02-05T16:32

From kombucha to collagen, activated charcoal to sports tape, Greg Foot is on a mission to bust the marketing BS, looking for the facts behind the fads and to challenge a product’s bold claims with...