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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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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 187: ‘Big Boys’ and Corey Sherman
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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.”By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Episode 180: Fat. It’s What’s For Breakfast.
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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.By 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.By 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.By 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/voting2024By The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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Announcement & Request: FFIA Voting is Open!
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https://www.theffias.com/voting2024By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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)By 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)By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.By 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?”By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.By The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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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.By 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.By 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.By The Big Fat Gay Podcast
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