Don't Fall For It: Influencers

Episode 01

The Man-o-sphere

Sep 11, 2024 · 25 min

Andrew Tate and his Dutch followers are calling on men to become “real” men, while devaluing women. Is this the solution? A testosterone boost or nonsense? We investigate the claims.

Episode 02

FinFluencers

Sep 18, 2024 · 26 min

“Get super rich in a single day”—that's what influencers promise through exorbitantly expensive courses. Who are these crazy people? And what should you watch out for if you do decide to invest in crypto?

Episode 03

Beauty

Sep 25, 2024 · 25 min

Nine-year-old girls are experimenting with expensive skincare products and going to parties wearing makeup inspired by their favorite influencer. Is this actually good for these young girls?

Episode 04

Spirituality

Oct 2, 2024 · 26 min

Searching for meaning? Influencers promote shamans, cacao ceremonies, and bizarre biofeedback machines as solutions. But is this spiritual enlightenment or just commercial hype? Fact or fiction?

Episode 05

Cosmetics

Oct 9, 2024 · 25 min

Social media posts promise inexpensive plastic surgery in Turkey, but there are dangers involved. Shady practices also exist in the Netherlands. The team investigates, speaks with victims, and confronts the perpetrators.

Episode 06

Religion

Oct 16, 2024 · 26 min

Christian influencers are all the rage, with faith healers promising to cure everything from cancer to homosexuality. What attracts their thousands of followers? Does it really work, or is it the ultimate self-deception?

Episode 07

Anything For Money

Oct 23, 2024 · 25 min

Social media is overflowing with fake ads. Influencers show off in Lamborghinis, but are they really rich? For a few euros, they’ll throw their principles out the window. Where’s the line? We’re testing their integrity with fake products.

Episode 08

Health

Oct 30, 2024 · 25 min

The online supplement market is booming, even though a healthy diet is enough. Still, that market is huge. What is it, and why do influencers claim the opposite?