Podcasts by The Big Fat Gay Podcast
Talking about issues that fat people and their admirers face in relationships, media, and society. Dan and Trevor (chaser/chub) bring expert opinions on the subjects while Don and Michael (chub/chaser) bring anecdotal experience and lots of questions. Two chubs, two chasers; two Millennials, two Gen-Xers; two experts, two laymen. A well-rounded bunch!
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Episode 163: Comfort and Joy from 2023-12-13T12:00
We talk about the war on fat Santa, gut microbes’ effect on the rest of our body, and the saga of
Episode 162: Divine Gluttony from 2023-12-06T12:00
The boys highlight Harvey Guillén’s latest interview and photospread, Love Actually director...
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Episode 161: Where’s The Stretch? from 2023-11-29T12:00
The boys discuss an anti-fat subway sign in S. Korea, Fashionista’s report on how fashion schools address size-inclusivit...
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Episode 160: The Science of Shade from 2023-11-22T12:00
We discuss a shop owner lowering prices on plus-size clothes, a delivery service looking to pay people to eat, and a guid...
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Episode 159: The Junk In Front from 2023-11-15T12:00
This week the boys tackle a WSJ article on the gray market in ob*sity meds, a study about #bodypos...
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Episode 158: Sentient Hole Seeks Filling from 2023-11-08T12:00
The boys discuss fitness trolls, how Dove & Nike are encouraging fat kids in sports...
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Episode 157: I Want To Go To There from 2023-11-01T11:00
The boys discuss ABC’s article on beauty filters and self-esteem, the exclusion of fat people from drug trials,...
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Episode 156: As The World Burns from 2023-10-25T11:00
We talk about Emily Blunt’s fat-shaming faux pas, the strange contents of Miriam Margolyes’s handbag,...
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Episode 155: The Rogue, The Bard, The Paladin, and The Wizard from 2023-10-18T11:00
This week we discuss the winner of Fat Bear Week, fat dancer/choreographer Diego Basilio, and a mom
Episode 154: Photo Frights from 2023-09-27T11:00
This week we talk about a study about malfunctioning fat, letters to the NYT on limited fashion choices, and Pi...
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Episode 153: Who Am I? from 2023-09-20T11:00
This week we discuss food companies that pay online nutrition influencers, the legacy of the late Fernando Botero, and a ...
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Episode 152: I Think I Can? from 2023-09-13T11:00
We talk about the Scottish Food Crime Unit’s latest arrest, Jessica Simpson’s calorie un...
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Episode 151: Weight Weight Don't Tell Me! from 2023-09-09T19:10:03
The boys talk about a study of the weight of serving dishes, the airlines’ requirement to weigh passengers, and...
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Episode 150: Watch Out! from 2023-08-30T11:00
The boys discuss the Guardian’s interview with the fat body double from Shallow Hall, ...
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Episode 149: Big Fat Gay Con from 2023-08-23T11:00
The boys talk about the allegations against Lizzo, the NYT take on plus-size fashion, and a different kind of fat...
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Episode 148: Spooky Season’s Coming! from 2023-08-16T11:00
We talk about the problem with Diablo 4’s body diversity, fat fashion that isn’t clothing, and Seattle’s attemp...
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Episode 147: The All-Access Pass to Fat from 2023-08-09T11:00
The boys discuss companies catering to fat travelers, FatCon, a plus-sized industry convention, and some tips f...
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Episode 146: Mailbags for Days from 2023-08-02T11:00
Happy Fat Liberation Month! The boys talk about the lack of body diversity in Troye Sivan’s new video, fat Finnish artist...
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Episode 145: Big Thick Energy from 2023-07-26T11:00
We talk this week about Harvey Guillen’s fashion on the red carpet, a NYT article on open relationships, a...
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Episode 144: Melt In Your Mouth from 2023-07-12T11:00
This week we talk about the upcoming doc about Aubrey Gordon (aka Your Fat Friend), the eating-disorder chatbot Listen
Episode 143: Mrs. Bleep from 2023-06-28T11:00
The boys highlight fat travel adventurer Jeff Jenkins’s new TV show, Derry Girl’s Siobhán McSweeney&n...
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Episode 142: Nutmeg Highs and Cocaine Woes from 2023-06-14T11:00
The boys talk about a monster-in-law's letter to Dear Abby, Lizzo getting real, and a Fat Watch: Rewind ...
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Episode 141: Dear Flabby from 2023-05-31T11:00
This week the boys discuss Andrew Christian's THICK flop, the demise of Jenny Craig, and a major win for Size Fre...
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Episode 140: Tales from the Sack from 2023-05-17T11:00
We talk about an anti-fat teen’s comeuppance on social media and the companies offering plus-size clothing and so...
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Episode 139: Farquad is Coming! from 2023-05-03T11:00
The boys talk about Alex Newell's favorite Whitney Houston song, a fat ensemble takes on musical theater...
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Episode 138: Miss Bossy&Fatty Fat Boy from 2023-04-19T17:04:45
The boys tackle Naked (fat?) Boys Singing, Asian plus-size store names on TikTok, and a study on avoiding weight ...
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Episode 137: No More Almond Moms from 2023-04-05T11:00
We talk about Lizzo’s take on Victoria Secret, Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness smack-down...
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Episode 136: Extra Chonky Boys from 2023-03-22T11:00
We discuss Jennifer Coolidge’s Power Ranger photo shoot, Esquire’s take on plus-size men in fashion, and...
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Big Fat Gay Announcement from 2023-03-15T11:00
A message from the editor concerning some changes to our release schedule.
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Episode 135: The 4th Annual Chubbies from 2023-03-08T12:00
It’s the fourth annual Chubby Awards! The boys discuss outstanding examples of fat positive tv, film, and more from 2022....
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Episode 134: Choochable Cheeks from 2023-03-01T12:00
This week we talk about revising Roald Dahl, giving Barney a make-over, and a successful plus...
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Episode 133: #SmoothChubJustice from 2023-02-23T00:00
This week we discuss an influencer in the crossfire of body positivity, seating on Universal’s Mario Kart (not universal)...
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Episode 132: Nude Jump Scare from 2023-02-14T12:00
Happy Valentines Day! We talk about what ever happened to plus-size male models, Lizzo’s fashion at the&nb...
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Episode 131: Bi and Large from 2023-02-08T12:00
We highlight a fat black tenor playing Carnegie Hall after years of body shaming, a new musical in
Episode 130: Scünter Heard the Cry! from 2023-02-03T12:00
We circle back on Robert Pattinson and Hollywood diet culture, M&M’s dive i...
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Episode 129: The One with the Tip from 2023-01-18T23:21:36
The boys talk about Rutherford Falls’s Jena Schmeiding’s take on diet culture and Hollywood, an article about the lack of plus-sized fashion for fat kids, ...
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Episode 128: Fatbits and Trimspa Babies from 2023-01-11T12:00
In this minisode, we share a listener mail about Brazil’s protections for fat people and discuss what diet or wellness trends we’d most like to see disappe...
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Episode 127: Grab and Move! from 2023-01-04T12:00
As we begin our fourth year of the podcast, we feature Eureka’s new video, a Brazilian win for fat accommodation. Then we...
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Episode 126: Gumdrop Bewbies from 2022-12-21T12:00
This week the boys discuss a “spicy” new plus-size romance novel, the shortage of Santas, and an AI-genera...
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Episode 125: Mentos and Manatees from 2022-12-14T12:00
This week the boys discuss Mashable’s beef with the lack of plus-size theater seating, SNL’s ...
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Episode 124: Spite-giving from 2022-12-07T12:00
We discuss Lizzo’s new documentary, Rebel Wilson’s controversial new clothing l...
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Episode 123: Gardyloo! from 2022-11-30T12:00
The boys talk about Lizzo’s LA concert, David Harbor’s new movie, and a plus-size boutique in Portland. ...
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Episode 122: Don't Stop 'Til the Turkey Drop from 2022-11-23T12:00
Gobble Gobble! This week the boys discuss the different reasons we’re thankful, stuffing preferences, and share a turkey-related bit.
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Episode 121: Fat Bears Save The World from 2022-11-16T12:00
This week we talk about what scientists are learning from fat bears, belly tourism in Vienna Listen
Episode 120: Pumpkin Seeds and Powdered Donuts from 2022-11-09T12:00
This week we highlight articles about celebrities Dexter Mayfield, Harvey Guillén, and the organization Fat Torah...
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Episode 119: Bigger, Bolder, Beautifuler from 2022-11-02T11:00
We talk about Lizzo’s concert in Nashville, Pixar’s new short about body dysmorphia, and a different kin...
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Episode 118: Piggy from 2022-10-26T11:00
We discuss an American Airline’s dispute with an anti-fat passenger, the furor over Taylor Swift’s new m...
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Episode 117: A Foot Odyssey from 2022-10-19T11:00
We talk about spray-on clothing at Paris Fashion Week, a NY Times article on factors (not health-care) affecting diabetes, and a documentary about a queer,...
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Episode 116: Big Fat Gay Body Language from 2022-10-12T22:27:06
We follow up on Lizzo’s infamous flute performance, plus-sized merch at Disney, and a Peloton instructor...
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Episode 115: A Chaser Ice Bath from 2022-10-05T11:00
This week we talk about Lizzo’s new flute, Guy Brannum on all things Bros, and Self Ma...
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Episode 114: The Knobgoblins from 2022-09-28T11:00
We talk about Lizzo’s Emmy Award acceptance, the fat gay Afro-punk comic book, Black Vans, and 300 lb ru...
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Episode 113: The Chaser Union from 2022-09-14T11:00
We talk about fat influencers taking over a fitness meme, the state of fat men on stage, and a new crowd-sourced ...
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Episode 112: Balloon Strip Club Jams from 2022-09-07T11:00
The boys talk about a recent spate of anti-fat comments on plus-size fashion, Lizzo’s VMA acceptance speech, and our own ...
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Episode 111: Rocky Mountain Oysters On A Stick... from 2022-08-31T11:00
This week we highlight Harvey Guillén’s coming out story in Esquire, WaPo’s Listen
Episode 110: Cookie Sluts from 2022-08-24T11:00
This week we discuss two tales of fat triumph: Dexter Mayfield and the winner of Hunted Australia. We also talk about the...
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Episode 109: The McWesterner of DeadEndia from 2022-08-17T11:00
The boys talk about the backlash against the Y2K fashion comeback, finding peace with your body through swimming, and a d...
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Episode 108: Butt’s Bees Buttcrack Moisturizer from 2022-08-10T11:00
The boys talk about a Spanish body-positivity campaign gone wrong, a medical journal that calls out fatphobia as malpractice Listen
Episode 107: Jorck Blahk or Chad Douchington? from 2022-08-03T11:00
This week the boys talk about Lizzo hitting #1, a dog shelter’s anti-fat bias, and an approach to company wellnes...
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Episode 106: Wrath of the Dad Bods from 2022-07-27T11:00
We talk about Dexter Mayfield on the cover of Out Magazine, fatphobia on Stranger Things, and helping ki...
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Episode 105: Moonwalking Through Nevada from 2022-07-20T11:00
We talk about The Chubby Diaries, NatGeo’s new plus-sized travel show, Aidy Bryant’s interview in Vogue Listen
Episode 104: Live At BiggerVegas! from 2022-07-13T11:00
Live from BiggerVegas! The boys discuss Will Poulter’s getting in shape for a Marvel movie, the escapade...
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Episode 103: Superchub Cake Town from 2022-06-01T11:00
We talk about the Pulitzer-winning play Fat Ham, the increased demand for erotic cakes, and Bon Appetit’s articl...
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Episode 102: BiggerVegas Deep Dive from 2022-05-25T11:00
This week we talk about WSJ’s article on plus-size sports gear, the big surprise on the cover of Sports Illustrated Listen
Episode 101: Big Fat Gay Love-In from 2022-05-18T11:00
This week we talk about an article in support of fat kink, Gabourey Sidibe’s upcoming wedding, and answer a listener’s qu...
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Episode 100: Triple Digits, Baby from 2022-05-11T11:00
It’s our 100th episode! We talk about A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer-winning musical from black, fat, queer playwright Michael R. Jackson. A...
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Episode 99: Better Late Than Never from 2022-05-04T11:00
This week we talk about two recent interviews with Joy Nash and Andy Neal doing things fat people are not expected to do. We also talk about a recent academic study on the British bear scene and ...
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Episode 98: Puttin’ On The Ritz from 2022-04-27T11:00
This week we talk about the new Thor movie (lean or fat?), a BBC article on weight discrimination in the workplace, and C...
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Episode 97: Michael’s Birthday Present from 2022-04-20T11:00
The boys talk about our new Patreon going live, a new study showing how anti-fat discrimination shortens life-expectancy,...
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Episode 96: The Patreon Is Coming from 2022-04-13T11:00
This week the boys highlight Desiree Burch's new YouTube series, Profiles in Fatness, answer a listener question about wh...
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Episode 95: Fatvatars of the Fataverse from 2022-04-06T11:00
This week we talk about a Shrek burlesque show from Australia, Lizzo’s new line of shape-shifting “bodywear,” Listen
Episode 94: Full of Firsts from 2022-03-31T11:00
This week we mark the passing of a giant in the chub/chaser community and the debut of Lizzo’s new reality show. We also...
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Episode 93: The 3rd Annual Chubbies from 2022-03-16T11:00
It’s the third-annual Chubby Awards! Every year we single out noteworthy representation of fat people or...
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Episode 92: No One Can Hear You Cream from 2022-03-09T12:00
This week we talk about “World Obesity Day,” answer a listener’s letter about fitting in to the chub/chaser scene as a trans perso...
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Episode 91: Bear Snacks and Big Grrrls from 2022-03-04T12:00
The boys talk about celebrity bear Hank the Tank, Lizzo’s new reality TV show, and a letter from a listener asking us to ...
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Episode 90: Hot Dog Time Machine from 2022-02-23T12:00
This week the boys talk about new robotic surgery for a patient with high BMI, how we feel about and perceive numbers on the scale...
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Episode 89.5: Valentine’s Day 3: With A Vengeance from 2022-02-16T12:00
In part 2 of our annual Valentine’s Day episode, we continue answering listener questions about about taking sexy...
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Episode 89: Valentine’s Day 3: With A Vengeance from 2022-02-14T12:00
In part 1 of our annual Valentine’s Day episode, we answer listener questions about about Valentine’s...
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Episode 88.5: More Storytime from 2022-02-09T12:00
We continue our discussion about what we’ve learned as chubs & chasers and play a trivia game about corporate...
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Episode 88: More Storytime from 2022-02-02T12:00
The boys talk about the new M&M redesign, triumphs of a plus-sized adventurer, and a case of misdiagnosis bec...
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Episode 87: Personal Opinions* from 2022-01-26T12:00
We talk about comedian Bridget Everett, the Sun’s remarkably pleasant feature on fat admirers, ...
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Episode 86: The Royal Knicker Bandit from 2022-01-19T12:00
This week we talk about two fat girls opening a demonic portal on SciFi, Self Magazine’s new series on the future of fitn...
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Episode 85: Razzleberry Muffin Mix from 2022-01-12T17:08:01
This week features a 300lb man on the cover of Runners World, Ragen Chastain’s medical study round-up of why
Episode 84: Coming Full Circle from 2022-01-05T12:00
Back from the holidays, we talk about fashion models wearing fat suits and a listener’s letter about fighting fat-phobia ...
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Holiday Special: A Rat King Christmas from 2021-12-22T12:00
For the holidays, the guys give their Christmas wishes for the new year and read an especially moving letter we received.
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Episode 83: The Whoopsiefats from 2021-12-15T12:00
We discuss Nicole Byer’s new stand-up special, a journalist’s deep dive into flawed obesity statistics, ...
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Episode 82: Goodbye Santa, Hello Befana from 2021-12-08T12:00
Back from hiatus, the boys talk about a diverse, size-inclusive production of Beauty and the Beast, singer/dancer Listen
Interlude 12: Chaser Chat, Part 2 from 2021-12-01T12:00
In part 2, Dan and Michael continue their discussion about communication and other issues the come up between chu...
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Interlude 12: Chaser Chat, Part 2 from 2021-12-01T12:00
In part 2, Dan and Michael continue their discussion about communication and other issues the come up between chu...
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Interlude 11: Chaser Chat, Part 1 from 2021-11-17T12:00
Dan and Michael talk about communication, why size sometimes matters, and other issues that come up between chubs and chasers Listen
Interlude 10: Chubs on Chasers, Part 2 from 2021-11-10T12:00
Don and Trevor continue their discussion on chasers, communication styles, and a proposal for a new holiday<...
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Interlude 9: Chubs on Chasers, Part 1 from 2021-11-03T11:00
Don and Trevor discuss chasers, communication styles, New York vs LA, and hugs.
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Episode 81: FATTER from 2021-10-27T11:00
The boys talk about a NYT article on the limited value of exercise and a website promoting fat mutual aid. We also discus...
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Episode 80: Cruising At Large from 2021-10-20T11:00
The boys discuss Kumail Nanjiani's interview about getting buff for Eternals and yet another fat suit for Renée Z...
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Episode 79: The Big Fat Gay Bar from 2021-10-13T11:00
We discuss Patrick Starrr’s foray into plus-size fashion, one company’s “radical” use of mannequins that...
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Episode 78: Fat Joy from 2021-10-06T11:00
This week the boys talk about Trevor’s run-in with reality TV, fat fight scenes, fat hikers of Mt. Kilimanjaro Listen
Episode 77.5: Storytime from 2021-09-29T11:00
The boys continue their stories of chub/chaser life and give a tip for a fat-friendly children’s book. We also play 2 truths and a lie (part 2 of 2).
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Episode 77.5: Storytime from 2021-09-29T11:00
The boys continue their stories of chub/chaser life and give a tip for a fat-friendly children’s book. We also play 2 truths and a lie (part 2 of 2).
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Episode 77: Storytime from 2021-09-22T11:00
This week we discuss anti-fat bias in clearing people for knee-replacement surgery, blaming fat kids for Covid deaths, and plus-sized fashion at the MET Ga...
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Episode 77: Storytime from 2021-09-22T11:00
This week we discuss anti-fat bias in clearing people for knee-replacement surgery, blaming fat kids for Covid deaths, and plus-sized fashion at the MET Ga...
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Episode 76: Chubby Side Up from 2021-09-16T11:00
This week the guys talk about crop tops on Alaska Airlines, Sarah Paulson’s response to her critics about wearing a fat s...
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Episode 75: Browned Butter Boys from 2021-09-08T11:00
This week the guys talk about recent interviews by Harvey Guillén and Alana Thompson (aka Honey Boo Boo) and how we can <...
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Episode 74: Nookie Cookies from 2021-09-01T11:00
We talk about Old Navy making their stores more inclusive, Melissa McCarthy's new movie, and ways to
Episode 73: The Fatrix Has You from 2021-08-25T11:00
This week the boys discuss the ongoing battle fat people face to receive adequate healthcare, Nicole Byer's new stand-up ...
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Episode 72: Club Thiccc from 2021-08-18T11:00
The boys talk about Lizzo needing her 6’ of space, Jonah Hill’s new body-positive tattoo, and a club in Miami that is
Episode 71: Time is a Fat Circle from 2021-08-11T11:00
We discuss a BBW motorcycle crew, a new big fat gay musical, and Healthy-ish’s interviews w/ Jana Schmieding & Jessamyn Stanley. We also discuss deciding on whether to go to chub/chaser events in...
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Episode 70: The Obesity Paradox from 2021-08-04T11:00
We discuss David Harbour’s weight loss for Black Widow and his wife’s "mixed feelings,” a study that concludes fat men with metast...
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Episode 69: Seatbelts! Ghostbusters! Michael Jackson! from 2021-07-21T11:00
The boys talk about a straight chub/chaser couple taking flack in Britain, the bullying of a CDC researcher who followed ...
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Episode 68: Fireworks and Budgie Smugglers from 2021-07-14T11:00
We discuss stolen fat people pics, Pinterest’s new ban on weight-loss ads, and body-positivity’s a...
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Episode 67: Tunafish Milkshake from 2021-07-07T11:00
The boys talk about the horrors of being fat in New Zealand, a doctor’s article on the prejudices of obesity rese...
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Episode 66: The Case of the Headless Fat Lady from 2021-06-30T11:00
This week the boys discuss a fat-shamed dress mannequin in England, Samantha Bee taking on the weight-loss indust...
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Episode 65: Rent-A-Chub from 2021-06-23T11:00
This week the boys talk about Paul Walter Hauser’s work in Disney’s Cruella, how to rent a fat per...
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Episode 64: Fat Friends the Podcast from 2021-06-16T11:00
We're back recording all in the same room! This week we talk about a fat-friendly British musical and the ins and outs of hooking up at chub/chaser events ...
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Interlude 8: Dan&Don on Events, Part 2 from 2021-06-02T11:00
Dan and Don continue their conversation about some of the concerns that come up for people when attending a chub/chaser event Listen
Interlude 7: Dan&Don on Events, Part 1 from 2021-05-26T11:00
Dan and Don sit down to address some of the concerns that come up for people when attending a chub/chaser event.
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Interlude 6: Friends With or Without Benefits, Part 2 from 2021-05-19T11:00
Trevor and Michael continue their conversation about chub/chaser friendships, with or without benefits, and other aspects...
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Interlude 5: Friends With or Without Benefits, Part 1 from 2021-05-12T11:00
Trevor and Michael sit down to chat about chub/chaser friendships, with or without benefits Listen
Episode 63: Fat Liberation Month from 2021-05-05T11:00
The boys highlight a study about men dealing with poor body image and an article about finding body liberation through roller-skat...
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Episode 62: Fat and the City from 2021-04-28T11:00
This week the boys discuss Europe's first plus-size Playboy cover model, Lizzo’s partnership with Dove to “transform soci...
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Episode 61: The 2nd Annual Chubbies from 2021-04-21T11:00
It’s the second annual Chubby Awards! The boys give discuss year’s outstanding efforts in movies and TV ...
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Episode 60: BigBearNChaser from 2021-04-14T11:00
We talk about fat characters on the new animated Star Trek: Prodigy, a push from British MPs to ...
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Episode 59.5: Racism in the Chub/Chaser Community from 2021-04-09T12:00
We continue our discussion of race in the chub/chaser community with more voices from people of color and share a tip on ...
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Episode 59.5: Racism in the Chub/Chaser Community from 2021-04-09T12:00
We continue our discussion of race in the chub/chaser community with more voices from people of color and share a tip on ...
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Episode 59.5: Racism in the Chub/Chaser Community, Part 2 from 2021-04-09T12:00
We continue our discussion of race in the chub/chaser community with more voices from people of color and share a tip on how you can start and fund a fat-positive community project.
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Episode 59: Racism in the Chub/Chaser Community from 2021-04-07T12:00
We talk about Sports Illustrated’s first plus-size Asian swimsuit model, an essay about dating on the ap...
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Episode 59: Racism in the Chub/Chaser Community from 2021-04-07T12:00
We talk about Sports Illustrated’s first plus-size Asian swimsuit model, an essay about dating on the ap...
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Episode 59: Racism in the Chub/Chaser Community, Part 1 from 2021-04-07T12:00
We talk about Sports Illustrated’s first plus-size Asian swimsuit model, an essay about dating on the apps as a fat person, and a discussion of race in the chub/chaser community highlighting the vo...
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Episode 58: Do Anti-Vaxxers Dream of Krispy Kreme? from 2021-03-31T12:30
We talk about the Twitter storm over Krispy Kreme’s “sweet” vaccine promotion, an advice column tackling a husban...
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Episode 57: Gotta Smooch ‘Em All from 2021-03-24T11:00
This week we talk about fatphobia in the news in Britain and Japan plus a promising new sitcom with a
Episode 56: Pork Chowder and French Wine from 2021-03-17T11:00
The boys talk about sweater patterns for fat folks and the kidnapping of fat children by the British government. Also, we...
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Episode 55: Porking at the Piggly Wiggly from 2021-03-10T12:00
This week the boys talk about plus-size designer fashion, Melissa McCarthy’s new movie with Octavia Spencer Listen
Episode 54: Bummers and Bees from 2021-03-03T12:00
This week we talk about a news anchor's controversial tweets about vaccine access and how you can support Listen
Episode 53: What’s On The Menu? from 2021-02-25T12:00
This week we talk about Paul Walter Hauser in Cruella and the different coverage a new anti-obesity drug is receiving. Al...
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Episode 52: Twitter Trash Raccoon from 2021-02-17T12:00
We talk about Sumos forced to play during Covid, Glamour’s new article on fat sex and attraction, and in...
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Episode 51.5: Valentine's Day 2: Judgement Day from 2021-02-14T12:00
Happy Valentine’s Day! In part 2 of our Valentine’s Day episode, we continue answering listener questions Listen
Episode 51: Valentine's Day 2: Judgement Day from 2021-02-10T12:00
In part 1 of our Valentine’s Day episode, we answer listener questions about everything from candies to buy, to sex moves to make, to tips for 3-ways. (Part 2 drops on Valentine’s Day!)...
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Episode 50: On Bats Langley from 2021-02-03T12:00
We interview artist and children’s book illustrator Bats Langley about his fat character, Gus, fat representation in commercial and ar...
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Episode 49: Mittens and Meltdowns from 2021-01-27T12:00
This week the boys talk about the new chubby boyband out of China, Produce Pandas, along with a Buzzfeed article about different-s...
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Episode 48: Clutch That Wheel, Folks from 2021-01-20T12:00
This week we talk about The Whale, Darren Aronofsky’s film adaptation of the award-winning play staring ...
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Episode 47: The Big Colour Conspiracy from 2021-01-13T12:00
The boys discuss a COVID marriage proposal gone viral and French fat activists taking aim at a fatphobic TV show. The mai...
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Episode 46: The Worst 'It's Something' Ever from 2021-01-06T12:00
This week we talk about our reactions to Disney's Godmothered and James Corden in Brian Murphy’s film v...
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Episode 45: Chub4Chub from 2020-12-30T12:00
In our last episode of the year, we read chaser mail and talk about chub4chub attraction, then look a...
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Episode 44: Big Fat Gay Holiday from 2020-12-23T12:00
The boys continue with mail from chasers about their coming out experiences, as well as a look at the controversy surroun...
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Episode 43: Tubby Talismans from 2020-12-16T12:00
This episode, the boys talk about fat artistry, a new article about the origins of the fat acceptance movement, and respo...
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Episode 42: Your Personal Pizza from 2020-12-09T12:00
In this week’s action-packed episode, we talk about Disney’s Godmothered, the hostile reaction to James Cordon’s performance Listen
Episode 41: Our Fatvorite Things from 2020-12-02T12:00
After discussing some big wins in fat representation in media, we talk about gifts to give that special chub Listen
Second Helpings 3: Beauty&The Beast from 2020-11-25T12:00
Happy Thanksgiving! This is a re-release of our second episode, which we thought would be perfect for anyone visiting their family for the holidays. We tackle T...
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Second Helpings 2: Valentine's Day Special Part II from 2020-11-18T12:00
We’re continuing our hiatus with a re-release of part 2 of our Valentine’s Day Special. We continuing answering your questions on sexual positions,
Second Helpings 1: Valentine's Day Special Part I from 2020-11-11T12:00
We’re revisiting our first season during our hiatus! This is a re-release of part 1 of our Valentine’s Day Special, we answer your dating questions like being i...
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Episode 40: On Chris Rosa from 2020-11-04T12:00
In light of the current American election madness, this week’s episode features a light and uplifting interview with Christopher Rosa, a self-described...
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Episode 39: Big Fat Gay Halloween from 2020-10-30T11:00
For our Halloween episode, we talk about fatness as horror as depicted in different tropes and genres of movies and in real life! We a...
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Episode 38: Fat-ish from 2020-10-21T11:00
The boys talk about Spiderman’s best friend losing weight and Lizzo taking Twerkology 101. We also pitch our ideas for a fat-positive sit-com Listen
Episode 37: Michael Cures COVID from 2020-10-14T11:00
We congratulate the winner of Alaska’s fattest bear contest and Julie Murphy on her new plus-size take on Cinderella, “If the Shoe Fit...
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Episode 36: The Gum Handshake from 2020-10-07T11:00
This week we talk about Henry the sexbot, Savage X Fenty fat fashion, and what non-monogamy means in a relationship. Plus: limericks!
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Episode 35: Honey Boo Bear from 2020-09-30T11:00
The boys talk about Fat Bear Week, a new fat teen character figuring out his sexuality on Hulu’s PEN15, and what happens to a ...
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Episode 34: Rock Hard Personality from 2020-09-23T11:00
The boys talk about new TV shows with Guy Branum and Harvey Guillen, getting out the vote with Lizzo & Kamala Harris Listen
Episode 33: The Age of Underpants from 2020-09-16T11:00
The boys talk about starting conversations in online dating, Paul Hauser’s role in Netflix’s Cobra Kai, and some resources, wishes, an...
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Episode 32: Ground Round Demon Clown from 2020-09-09T11:00
We talk about creating fat-positive characters in animation, Netta’s take on a famous Disney song, and weight-stigma ...
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Episode 31: No Charlotte Russe! from 2020-09-02T11:00
The guys talk about the latest TikTok star, DivaPorky, and delve into the world of fat representation in science fiction and fantasy, with some
Episode 30: Low-Carb Roofies from 2020-08-26T11:00
This week we talk about new fat fashion, picking a fat-friendly therapist, and a comic improv with the boys posing as therapists trying to solve
Episode 29: Wanda the Welder from 2020-08-19T11:00
The guys talk about Nicole Byer as Fat Storm and remembering actor/producer Ash Christian from Bear City 3. We also p...
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Episode 28: Mountie Munch from 2020-08-12T11:00
This week, the guys talk about eye candy on HBO's Perry Mason & Canada’s Drag Race, new vegan adventures with Lizzo Listen
Episode 27: Twerking in the Sunset from 2020-08-05T11:00
This week, the guys talk about what’s new (for us) in the international world of fat travel and entertainment featuring EuroVision winner Netta...
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Interlude 4: How Sumo Taught Me To Love The Gym from 2020-07-29T11:00
In our final interlude, Trevor reads his New York Times essay discussing being fat at the gym and reflects on the piece one year later...
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Interlude 3: On Michael&Don, Part 2 from 2020-07-22T11:00
In this two-part episode, Michael and Don continue their talk about their romantic and sexual journeys, how they experience the ten-year gap in develop...
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Interlude 2: On Michael and Don, Part 1 from 2020-07-15T11:00
In this two-part episode, Michael and Don talk about their romantic and sexual journeys, how they experience the ten-year gap in development compared t...
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Interlude 1: The Round World from 2020-07-08T11:00
In this mini episode, author and public speaker Dan Oliverio talks about how he came to be so vocal in his advocacy and coming to terms with being a
Episode 26: Big Fat Inflatable Buttcast from 2020-06-24T11:00
With beaches, restaurants, and public spaces opening, the boys talk about being confident with our bodies and how to achieve it in public Listen
Episode 25: Suspenders for Your Brain from 2020-06-17T11:00
In honor of Father's Day, the guys talk about fat dads on TV, dad bods, and being called “daddy.” We also talk about Gabriel I...
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Episode 24: Stress Bread from 2020-06-10T11:00
The boys take on avoiding activism burnout, how to care for yourself, and how to keep the momentum alive. We also talk about the contr...
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Episode 23: Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-03T11:00
The guys take stock of our role as allies and how to use one’s privilege in the fight for civil rights. We talk about how to take care of yourself as a...
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Episode 22: Everything is Alligators from 2020-05-27T11:00
We talk a bit about a weight-loss horror story featured on Creepshow before diving into our main topic of chub/chaser dating while obs...
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Episode 21: Fast Food Pasta Burger from 2020-05-20T11:00
We talk about Robert Pattinson’s maverick stance on food and working out for the Batman movie, as well as dealing with touch and trust...
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Episode 20: Bibbidi Bobbidi Chew from 2020-05-13T11:00
The boys talk about how children’s literature presents fat characters with examples from J.K. Rowling to Roald Dahl. ...
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Episode 19: Vegan McChicken from 2020-05-06T10:00
Today is International No-Diet Day, so the boys talk about the event and people’s heightened obsession with food and getting fat during COVID self-isol...
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Episode 18: The Hot Dog Orchards from 2020-04-29T11:30
We talk about anti-fat bias in video games and then play a game revealing some of our hidden tastes and desires. Also, Trevor gives some info that cast...
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Episode 17: Well, It’s Something from 2020-04-22T11:05
The boys talk about the PBS documentary “The Truth About Fat” and the issues and controversies it raises about health and fat oppression. Also Don play...
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Episode 16: The One with the Dildo from 2020-04-15T10:30
We say goodbye to ABC’s Modern Family and discuss the contribution it and other shows have made to representation of gay and mixed-siz...
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Episode 15: What Day Is It? from 2020-04-08T10:00
We talk about what’s different about chasers and how they see fatness as sexy, and how one plus-sized fashion designer is making masks...
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Episode 14: Time is a Flat Circle from 2020-04-01T10:50
The boys discuss their first crushes (on real people and fictional characters) and figuring out that you’re gay (or a chaser). Michael offers some
Episode 13: Advanced Bacon Technique from 2020-03-25T10:30
The boys catch up via Skype during self-quarantine. We talk about what we’re watching, how we’re feeling, and Dan shares a del...
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Episode 12: Feelin’ Good As Hell from 2020-03-18T10:00
The boys talk about coming out as fat, Trevor’s not-quite 600lb life, and how Lizzo can help you avoid the COVID-19 virus Listen
Episode 11: Fatfishing from 2020-03-11T10:00
We look at the do’s and don’ts of chub/chaser dating, highlight Thomas “Snacks” Lee’s unexpected win for Jackson State U., and make fun of a “s...
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Episode 10: The Scream Sneeze from 2020-03-04T11:00
This week, we discuss the movie Fat: A Documentary and fear-mongering in the diet industry. We also tackle fa...
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Episode 9: Manliness Ignition Matrix from 2020-02-26T11:00
This week we talk about the new movie “Sumo,” the role of men in fat activism, and toxic masculinity you can take as a pill!
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Episode 8: Lazy Susan Death Shower from 2020-02-19T11:00
The boys talk about traveling while fat—cruise ships, plane toilets, theme parks, and Air New Zealand’s Skycouches! Also, we’ll give you a handy travel...
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Episode 7.5: Valentine's Day Special from 2020-02-14T11:00
In part 2 of our Valentine’s Day Special, we continuing answering your questions on sexual positions, body insecurities (even chasers ...
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Episode 7: Valentine's Day Special from 2020-02-12T11:00
In part 1 of our Valentine’s Day Special, we answer your dating questions like being in your head on a date, being adored vs. being objectified, and sexual positions to accommodate size...
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Episode 6: The Chubbies from 2020-02-05T11:00
In our first awards show, we celebrate the best in fat-positive media with...the Chubby Awards! You’ll hear our top picks and find out who’s going home with a Chubby!
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Episode 5: Dexrated from 2020-01-29T08:58:34
Dan talks to Dexter Mayfield, the actor/singer/dancer who blew up LA Fashion week in 2015 when he debuted as a plus-size male model walking the runway ...
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Episode 4: Wonder Sauna Hot Pants from 2020-01-22T11:00
In this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding fitness trainer Jillian Michaels and her recent criticism of the singer Lizzo as part of the bigger issue of body positivity as distinct f...
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Episode 3: Play It Dumber from 2020-01-15T11:00
We discuss Hollywood using actors in fat suits instead of fat actors and how that corresponds to fat people getting marginalized in real life. We also give ti...
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Episode 2: Beauty And The Beast from 2020-01-08T11:00
This week we tackle TLC’s latest fat reality show featuring fat women in relationships with conventionally attractive men, how to handle comments from family Listen
Episode 1: Too Fat To Play The Blob from 2020-01-01T11:00
We talk about David Harbor from Stranger Things and being fat in the Marvel universe, as well as the controversy surrounding the recent ruling...
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Episode 0: Preview from 2019-12-27T17:22:41
Check out The Big Fat Gay Podcast, Premiering January 1st, 2020.
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