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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This week the boys talk about the Chris Farley bio pic, fat avatars for Pokemon Go, and Cosmo’s piece on fat people in reality shows. Then…Nipples! Tastes, feels, and techniques.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 178: Return of Storytime
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This week we highlight mega food companies pushing anti-diet advice, the oat-zempic craze, and the latest fatphobia in South Korea. Then the boys tell some fat anecdotes.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We feature Jezebel’s essay on Travis Kelce’s so-called dad bod, a GOP candidate’s stand to raise fat people’s insurance premiums, and anti-fat bias in the workplace. Then we talk about living in a body you’re not attracted to. Vote at: https://www.theffias.com/voting2024Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Announcement & Request: FFIA Voting is Open!
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We talk about a new ob*sity study, Lizzo’s swimwear collection, and bigger seats to entice people back to the theatre. Then we dive into an old Golden Girls episode: Picture it: Blanche gets a visit from her fat daughter.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys discuss Eli Lily’s new ob*sity ad campaign, Pinterest’s roll-out of body-type searches, and NPR’s feature on body-positive hikers. Then we talk about the difference between meeting online vs IRL.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 174: Donut For Your Thoughts?
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We discuss plus-size representation on morning shows, fat-shaming in British parliament, and a cozy internet grandma sharing about eating disorder recovery. Then we talk about kisses, woofs, and other emoticons used to flirt online.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 173: The 5th Annual Chubbies
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As they do every year, the boys bestow the coveted Chubby Awards, their picks for the best in fat-positive events, media, and business.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about Oprah’s departure from Weight Watchers,, Jaquel Spivey’s new Damian in Mean Girls, and a San Diego Magazine essay about photography and body image outside the binary. Then we discuss chasers’ struggle with body image and weight-gain.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys talk about drug companies’ attempts to woo body-positive influencers, a great new workout studio called Power-Plus Wellness, and a UK advice columnist combating a mother’s fat-shaming. Then we read and answer some listener mail.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we tackle FinnAir’s voluntary passenger weigh-ins, a new study that links body appreciation with better sex, and a Men’s Health article on men and body acceptance. Then we discuss how to spot scams aimed at fat people.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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BFGP 169.5: Valentine’s Day 3: Love Hard with a Vengeance
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Happy Valentine's Day! In this conclusion of our Valentine’s two-part episode, the boys answer questions about chub/chaser sex, dating, and relationships. (Part 2 of 2)Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 169: Valentine’s Day 3: Love Hard with a Vengeance
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Happy Fat Tuesday! As always, in a two-part Valentine’s episode, the boys answer questions about chub/chaser sex, dating, and relationships. (Part 1 of 2)Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 168: Skinny Dip or Chunky Dunk?
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This week we talk about racist AI art in Fortnite, a proposed "Obesity Bill of Rights" for healthcare, and plus-size model Zack Miko’s awesome PSA on breathing. Then we tell stories of cruising and other fat adventures.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about a BBC exposé about unscrupulous weight-loss surgery, a WaPo op-ed comparing Ozempic to orthodontia, and a report on FatCon in Seattle. Then we dig into people’s strange reactions to weight loss.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys discuss a NYT article on weight-loss ads targeting brides, the new children’s book based on the song “If I Were a Fish,” and an article about body-shaming infants. Then we look at aging in the chub/chaser community.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 165: The Artist Formerly Known As Weight Watchers
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This week we talk about WW’s so-called apology for body-shaming, an ex-exec’s comments praising excluding certain customers, and a CNN op-ed saying let fat people be. Then we dig into the sad fat guy stereotype.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 164: Health, Wealth, or Horniness?
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We discuss the dust-up over a plus-size influencer’s seat belt extender, how NYC’s new anti-discrimination law may affect fat dancers, and NPR's recap of Philly FatCon. Then we look at what we’d like to see more and less of in 2024.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about the war on fat Santa, gut microbes’ effect on the rest of our body, and the saga of Randolph the Rotund Reindeer. Then we discuss Melissa McCarthy’s new holiday movie, Genie.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys highlight Harvey Guillén’s latest interview and photospread, Love Actually director’s regret over the movie’s fat jokes, and a listener mail on a university discussions on Gluttony in Dante's Inferno.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys discuss an anti-fat subway sign in S. Korea, Fashionista’s report on how fashion schools address size-inclusivity, and a new plus-size fashion designer, Nikhil Kapoor. Then we tackle food policing during the holidays.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We discuss a shop owner lowering prices on plus-size clothes, a delivery service looking to pay people to eat, and a guide for eating with fat-phobes. Then we talk about what we’re grateful for this year.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys tackle a WSJ article on the gray market in ob*sity meds, a study about #bodypositivity on TikTok, and our award from Full-Figured Industry! Then we review your recommendations for making homes more fat-friendly.Autor: Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 158: Sentient Hole Seeks Filling
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The boys discuss fitness trolls, how Dove & Nike are encouraging fat kids in sports, and thoughts on the current state of Big Fat Gay dating.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys discuss ABC’s article on beauty filters and self-esteem, the exclusion of fat people from drug trials, and WaPo’s article on plus-size travel, which we amplify in asking “where do you wish you could go?”Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about Emily Blunt’s fat-shaming faux pas, the strange contents of Miriam Margolyes’s handbag, and NPR’s report on whether weight-loss drugs are hurting the fat-rights movement. Then we look at self-care tips for the fall.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 155: The Rogue, The Bard, The Paladin, and The Wizard
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This week we discuss the winner of Fat Bear Week, fat dancer/choreographer Diego Basilio, and a mom heading off anti-fat bias with her kid’s pediatrician. Then we respond to an email about getting fat-shamed by a stranger while on a date.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about a study about malfunctioning fat, letters to the NYT on limited fashion choices, and Pinterest’s new algorithm to show more body types. Then we talk about our relationship to being photographed.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we discuss food companies that pay online nutrition influencers, the legacy of the late Fernando Botero, and a plus-size look at NY Fashion Week. Then we talk about people who saw us for more than we thought we were.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about the Scottish Food Crime Unit’s latest arrest, Jessica Simpson’s calorie unconscious kids, and a fat black woman who runs marathons and mentors kids. Then we share stories of overcoming low expectations—ours and other’s.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 151: Weight Weight Don't Tell Me!
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The boys talk about a study of the weight of serving dishes, the airlines’ requirement to weigh passengers, and the Guardian’s weigh-in on kids and diet culture. Then we discuss weight stigma in politics. Please send clean clothes in good condition (size 3XL-6XL) to : Adaptive Maui PO BOX 791465 Paia, HI 96779 (USPS Flat rate boxes are great for th…
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The boys discuss the Guardian’s interview with the fat body double from Shallow Hall, size diversity in Janelle Monäe’s new video, and the Baltimore community group rejecting diet culture. Then we tackle disaster prep when you’re fat.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys talk about the allegations against Lizzo, the NYT take on plus-size fashion, and a different kind of fat camp for kids in CO. Then we talk about what we’d like to see in a Big Fat Gay Convention.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 148: Spooky Season’s Coming!
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We talk about the problem with Diablo 4’s body diversity, fat fashion that isn’t clothing, and Seattle’s attempt at weight-neutral healthcare. Then we look at some costume ideas for a fat, fabulous Halloween.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 147: The All-Access Pass to Fat
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The boys discuss companies catering to fat travelers, FatCon, a plus-sized industry convention, and some tips for combating anti-fat bias in the workplace. Then we do a deep dive into making a first move and how to gauge interest.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Happy Fat Liberation Month! The boys talk about the lack of body diversity in Troye Sivan’s new video, fat Finnish artist Iiu Susiraja’s self-portraiture, and Ghosts star Danielle Pinnock’s take on Lizzo haters. Then we delve into a listener letter about money and dating.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk this week about Harvey Guillen’s fashion on the red carpet, a NYT article on open relationships, and Vice’sinterview with fat activist Demon Derriere. Then we dive into the difference that time and perspective make.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about the upcoming doc about Aubrey Gordon (aka Your Fat Friend), the eating-disorder chatbot that went rogue, and the ADA’s new (problematic) BMI guidance. Then we share our surprise when fat-acceptance goes well!Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys highlight fat travel adventurer Jeff Jenkins’s new TV show, Derry Girl’s Siobhán McSweeney slaying at the BAFTAs, and the push to make air travel more fat-inclusive. Then we share our stories of teachers who influenced our body image.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 142: Nutmeg Highs and Cocaine Woes
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The boys talk about a monster-in-law's letter to Dear Abby, Lizzo getting real, and a Fat Watch: Rewind about youth stepping up in Fat Activism. Then they share some listener mail about drugs in the bedroom.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys discuss Andrew Christian's THICK flop, the demise of Jenny Craig, and a major win for Size Freedom in NYC. Then they dive into a listener mail about navigating chub/chaser dating while neurodivergent.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 140: Tales from the Sack
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We talk about an anti-fat teen’s comeuppance on social media and the companies offering plus-size clothing and social events. Then we share some chub chaser stories: “has this ever happened to you?"Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys talk about Alex Newell's favorite Whitney Houston song, a fat ensemble takes on musical theater, and the Cinderella Project helping fat kids dress for prom. Then we talk about fat representation in “Shrek."Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 138: Miss Bossy & Fatty Fat Boy
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The boys tackle Naked (fat?) Boys Singing, Asian plus-size store names on TikTok, and a study on avoiding weight stigma. Then we look at fat as an identity or characteristic in dating.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about Lizzo’s take on Victoria Secret, Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness smack-down, and resources to support trans folks. Then we respond to listener trying to be an ally to their fat sister.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We discuss Jennifer Coolidge’s Power Ranger photo shoot, Esquire’s take on plus-size men in fashion, and a 1998 commentary from a female fat admirer. Then we explore staying resilient (or just getting started) in fat allyship.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 135: The 4th Annual Chubbies
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It’s the fourth annual Chubby Awards! The boys discuss outstanding examples of fat positive tv, film, and more from 2022.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about revising Roald Dahl, giving Barney a make-over, and a successful plus-size clothing swap. Then we tackle setting and respecting boundaries in chub/chaser dating.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we discuss an influencer in the crossfire of body positivity, seating on Universal’s Mario Kart (not universal), and look back at NY Girth & Mirth’s website from 2001. Then we weigh in on trending Twink Death.Autor: The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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