How Peptides Conquered the Internet

About this episode

The episode explores the journey of peptides from niche bodybuilding forums to mainstream popularity among teenagers.

Two decades ago, bodybuilders on niche internet forums started injecting peptides. Now they're in the secret mini-fridges of some teenage boys. How did they get there? We track their crooked path from Silicon Valley to jaw-smashing influencers. Check out Jasmine Sun's work (and her piece on peptides) Check out Ezra Marcus' work (and his piece on peptides) Support Search Engine! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: PJ Vogt

Topics covered

• peptides
• bodybuilding
• internet culture
• influencers
• Silicon Valley

Keywords

• peptides
• bodybuilders
• internet forums
• influencers
• Silicon Valley

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