Topic: Centrum

2 chapters across the catalog

Blast Wave Accelerator
Episode 578 1:48:37 - 1:52:29

578: Blast Wave Accelerator

Multivitamin Study, Media Advertising Influence

A panel of experts recently reviewed studies on multivitamins and found no evidence that they prevent chronic disease, suggesting some supplements may even be harmful. The segment theorizes that such "hit pieces" in the news may be retaliatory measures by media networks when large supplement brands like Centrum reduce their advertising budgets.

Trojan Horse
Episode 365 29:30 - 31:57

365: Trojan Horse

Media Pet Peeves: "Very Exciting" and "Veggie" Terminology

The hosts critique modern linguistic trends in advertising and media. They express annoyance at the overused phrase "very exciting" in reality television and the use of the word "veggie" in Centrum vitamin commercials, characterizing the latter as juvenile.