2 Keto Dudes

Carl Franklin and Richard Morris started 2 Keto Dudes in 2016 after both used ketogenic eating to manage their type 2 diabetes, and the show became one of the foundational podcasts of the keto movement. Over 230 episodes, they built a community around honest, science-curious exploration of the ketogenic lifestyle from the perspective of two regular guys figuring things out in real time rather than positioning themselves as authorities. The format was conversational and often long-form, with episodes stretching past an hour as Carl and Richard worked through research papers, shared personal experiments, and interviewed scientists and clinicians working in metabolic health. They covered insulin resistance mechanisms, the history of dietary guidelines, practical meal strategies, and the social dynamics of eating differently from everyone around you. Richard brought a particular talent for breaking down biochemistry into plain language, while Carl's software engineering background meant he approached the science methodically. The show last published in May 2023, making it a concluded podcast with a years-active span of 2016 to 2023. It holds a 4.7-star rating from over 1,080 Apple Podcasts reviews, which is a strong legacy. Longtime keto community members still reference specific episodes as some of the best explanations of ketosis science available in podcast form. The back catalog remains valuable precisely because the fundamentals of ketogenic biochemistry haven't changed. If you're new to keto and want to understand why it works at a mechanistic level, the early and middle episodes of 2 Keto Dudes are an excellent education.