AntiSocial podcast

Looksmaxxing

2/20/2026
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Peace talks for the culture wars. Adam looks at the dark art of looksmaxxing, asking what is it, where does it come from and why has it been growing online? Adam gets a glossary of the terms around this trend. He hears how social media is influencing beauty standards. And we find out about "pretty privilege."

Presenter: Adam Fleming Producers: John Murphy, Natasha Fernandes and Annabel Deas. Studio manager: Jack Wilfan Production co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Penny Murphy

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