Beyond the Buzz Podcast
Short, evidence-informed episodes helping you decide which health, technology, and culture trends, claims, and conversations are worth your time, money, attention, or concern.
Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz — scientist and communicator with decades of experience translating complex human research into clear, evidence-informed insight.
The question isn’t just: Does it work? It’s: Is it worth it?
Each week, Tara does the research so you don’t have to — weighing what the evidence actually supports, what remains uncertain, and what may genuinely deserve your attention.
Each episode follows a clear arc:
The Buzz
Receipt Check
What the Evidence Shows
Why the Buzz Resonates
The Evidence Clarity Moment
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Can Dating Apps Really Find You a Better Match?
What dating apps can improve, what algorithms cannot predict, and where your judgment still matters.
Are Wellness Trends Worth Your Time and Money?
A clearer lens for judging health claims, tech tools, and wellness promises
Should You Use CGM Without Diabetes?
When real-time health data feels empowering, interpretation still matters.
Digital Detoxes and Screen-Time Reduction: What the Evidence Shows
When stepping back from screens sounds appealing — but real life is more complicated
Wearable Health Monitors and Self-Tracking Habits
What wearable data can clarify — and where numbers reach their limits
AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support
Understanding when digital support feels helpful, and where its limits begin to matter
AI Health Answers and the Risk of Misinformation
Why confident AI health answers can feel reassuring even when the evidence behind them is unclear
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Welcome to Beyond the Buzz — a short-form, evidence-informed podcast for curious adults. Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz, the series examines the evidence behind today’s health, technology, and culture trends in episodes usually around 10 minutes. New episodes launch weekly.