About this episode
The world of dieting and wellness is full of so-called snake oil salesmen—but what IS snake oil? This week, we take a wild ride through the history of health scams and discover a startling twist about an everyday idiom. Along the way, Aubrey delivers fun facts about sanitation from memory and Mike roasts the state where most of his family lives. Support us: Subscribe on Patreon Donate on PayPal Get Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and more Links: Snake Oil, Hustlers & Hambones by Mary Anderson A History Of 'Snake Oil Salesmen' : Code Switch (NPR) How Snake Oil Got a Bad Rap (Hint: It Wasn’t The Snakes’ Fault) (Collectors Weekly) Thanks to Ashley Smith for editing assistance and Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song! Support the show