DMG Media announce the launch of brand-new podcast, Don't Do That. The first episode will be available on Monday 5th August.Each week, host Julia Webster, a podcast producer and journalist, will act as a factual tour guide, wading through the internet's wildest myths and separating fact from fiction, one trend at a time.Listeners can expect a debunking of viral trends and a reality check on the latest 'miracle cures' floating around TikTok and Instagram. With a sharp wit and a degree in biology, Julia combines her scientific knowledge with her journalistic flair to dive deep into the trends that flood your feeds.Joining her for episodes along the way will be a range of resident experts, from Urologists to eye doctors and specialists in alternative medicines, together they'll form a panel to call out the nonsense.Topics covered in Series 1 include:Rosemary oil for hair growthThe single study people base their claims on is a scam. Sorry TikTok doctors!Ear seeds: The scam that broke Drangon’s DenAfter Giselle Boxer sold her pitch to all 6 dragons, everyone wanted to know what the hell ear seeds were. In this episode, find out how ear seeds are not ancient nor Chinese, and are certainly no panacea. Mouth TapeSome say it helps you sleep better, children on TikTok say it can give you a more ’snatched’ jaw line.And there's plenty more where that came from. Until then, please – Don't Do That!Episodes available on all podcast providers from Monday 5th August.

About DMG MediaDMG Media’s brands include Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, i, MailOnline, Mail+, Metro.co.uk. and reach 190M unique browsers every month. Their newly launched podcast division, headed up by podcast veteran and broadcaster Jamie East have already achieved over 30million downloads and the 2024 slate is set to cement them as one of the biggest audio networks in the country, Seriously Popular.About Julia WebsterMeet Julia, your expert for debunking social media life hacks! With a sharp wit and a degree in biology, Julia combines her scientific knowledge with her journalistic flair to dive deep into the trends that flood your feeds. As someone who’s ‘terminally online’, she’s seen it all and isn’t afraid to call out the nonsense

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