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 discovery of Santa’s tomb, a UK report raising alarms about Santa’s health, and doctors getting trained in empathy when treating fat kids. Then we discuss the Jack Black movie, Dear Santa.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys discuss Big Boys scoring big nominations, Adrianne & The Castle, and Caleb Heron in Teen Vogue. Then we discuss threesomes and dating couples seeking a third.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about the next wave of Hot Santas, Ghosts star Danielle Pinnock on adversity and diversity, and improvements for fat students in higher ed. Then we interview Great British Bake Off star Janusz Domagala about his cookbook and improving your recipes.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Happy Thanksgiving! This week the boys discuss Gov. Pritzker standing up for the residents of Illinois, Jennifer Owens & Amber Riley Defying Gravity, and William Hornsby's tips for disarming diet talk at the table. Then we share what we're thankful for this year.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we feature listeners’ letters about the progress they’ve made, a listener who brought our fat eagle to life, and discuss our self-care tips for dark days and holiday blues.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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For our 200th episode, we feature voicemails and letters from listeners on how things have changed for them since we started doing the podcast almost 5 years ago.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we discuss the disgraced former CEO of A&F, Britain’s new plan for fat people receiving assistance, and Guy Branam’s take on being “gifted.” Then we interview Superstore’s Chris Grace about his new show on Dropout, Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about Fat Bear Week's Final Girl, Azealia Banks’s fatphobic Twitter tirade, and the Skinnylicious Menu at Cheesecake Factory. Then we dig into the consumer horror movie, “The Stuff.”由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We’re scattered around the world this week but wanted to share some reminders about our upcoming episodes..由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about how Raven-Symone got CGI’d thinner, Sam Morrison’s one-man show, Sugar Daddy, and Sebastian Connelli’s take on fat Halloween costumes. Then we discuss navigating Halloween and other holiday parties as a fat person.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about the wave of clothing donations in the wake of Ozempic, using Apple Watch to detect sleep apnea, and a dietician’s praise of ultra-processed foods. Then we discuss making friends in (and out of) the chub/chaser community.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about Latrice Royale starring in Little Shop of Horrors, Colin Farrell’s Penguin fat suit, and Tigress Osborne’s“unfriendly reminder.” Then we share what we want to go differently this holiday season.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we share more conversations with attendees of BiggerBash about their experiences of the event, their personal journeys the chub/chaser world, and their Big Fat Gay lives. (Part 2 of 2)由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we share some conversations with attendees of BiggerBash about their experiences of the event, their personal journeys the chub/chaser world, and their Big Fat Gay lives. (Part 1 of 2)由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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An update about our forthcoming BiggerBash Special coming on Wednesday 9/18.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys talk about Target shafting plus-sized clothing, the new fat-positive movie Empire Waist, and a bald eagle too “fat” to fly. Then we talk about intergenerational dating.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We talk about a bygone Olympic sport favoring fat people, Keely Brosnan’s response to body shaming, and a Sojourners article about Christian anti-fatness. Then we talk about our internalized concerns about masculinity and fatness.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We discuss a Chinese weightlifter helping reshape her country’s beauty standards, a child star refusing to tell a fat joke, and a Cosmo article examining changing body standards. Then we talk about our love and hate of exercise.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about an upcoming comedy about a lineman turned plus-size model, the Caped Crusader’s fat female Penguin, and PopSugar’s take on how medical equipment excludes fat people. Then we share stories of family fatphobia.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week we talk about fat queer rapper Chris Conde, a new Lego ad featuring a chub-chaser couple, and planned changes at Southwest Airlines. Then we look back at Richard Simmons and discuss a video comparing bodybuilding with ob*sity.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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We look at a Vox article on filming strangers in public, preview a stop-motion film claiming to be body-positive, discuss a play at Edinburgh Fringe that really is! Then we talk about when friends don’t get fat-attraction.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys talk about the plus-sized suitor on the Bachelorette, a junk-science study on how chili peppers make you fat, and Jannarie’s new song, “Never Been Small.” Then we talk to filmmaker Corey Sherman about his new feature, “Big Boys.”由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week, the boys discuss a new study paying men to lose weight, Kelly Osborne speaking out on being told she’s too fat for TV, and an op-ed about anti-fat micro aggressions. Then we talk about a special episode of Drop Dead Diva.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys discuss Nicola Coughlin’s writing this summer’s gay anthem, Richard Simmons sharing his broadway dreams, and Lizzo’s reaction to South Park. Then we respond to some listener mail about fat pads.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys discuss how GLP-1 drugs offer business opportunities for the weight-loss industry and how medical anti-fat bias hurts thin people too. Then we discuss the responsibility of airports to accommodate disabled fat fliers.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys discuss Bridgerton’s new season of fat/thin romance, Allure’s take on Oprah’s new stance on diet culture, and Guy Branum’s touching tale of plus-size merch. Then we talk about fat innovations we wish for.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys discuss Delta Burke talking weight-loss amphetamines in Hollywood, TikTok's crack down on diet content, and a Sumo Club in Florida. Then we discuss the state of euphemisms and discomfort around the word fat.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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The boys talk about Harry Potter’s Aunt Marge floating over London, Aussie football banning skin-fold testing, and NAAFA’s Tigress Osborn making Time’s top 100. Then we talk about moms, eating, and body image for Mother’s Day.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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This week the boys talk about Looksmaxxing, jellyrolls sent to Jelly Roll, and a NYTimes interview with Virginia Sole-Smith who says let your kids eat everything. Then we talk about our favorite fats.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由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/voting2024由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由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.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由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.由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.由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.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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)由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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)由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由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.由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.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.由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.由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.由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.由The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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