The boys talk about how children’s literature presents fat characters with examples from J.K. Rowling to Roald Dahl. Also, we play a game based on fat characters in fairy tales.
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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-isolation, along with other diet-related silliness.
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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 casts doubt on the supposed link between BMI and COVID infection.
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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 plays quizmaster, and Trevor gives a tip on masks that are functional, fashionable, and fabulous.
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We say goodbye to ABC’s Modern Family and discuss the contribution it and other shows have made to representation of gay and mixed-size couples on TV. We also give a shout-out to Desiree Burch’s Fat Chat on Comedy Central UK.
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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 to protect against COVID-19.
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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 pro-tips for staying sane while in long-term isolation at home.
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The boys catch up via Skype during self-quarantine. We talk about what we’re watching, how we’re feeling, and Dan shares a delicious breakfast tip.
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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!
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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 “sexy” 70’s diet. Plus, Trevor shares a tip about fat-friendly beds.
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This week, we discuss the movie Fat: A Documentary and fear-mongering in the diet industry. We also tackle fat bullying and online harassment, . Then we play a limerick game and tell you about a judgment-free dance party.
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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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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 tip for feeling clean while on vacation or even at home.
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In part 2 of our Valentine’s Day Special, we continuing answering your questions on sexual positions, body insecurities (even chasers have them), and finding chasers in the wild. Also…Chocolate!
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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 differences.
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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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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 for world-famous designer Marco Marco. We talk about following your dreams, the road to visibility, and dating in a fat body while living in a fashion capital. Listen to how this big boy from Dallas came to Hollywood to dance in music videos by Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Bareilles, and MTV VMA’s Best Video of 2019, Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down.”
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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 from fat liberation. We also make fun of some truly terrible weight loss products, while in our tip of the week, we highlight Fat Kids Yoga Club, where you can stretch out and destress at any size even at home.
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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 tips for finding a fat-friendly doctor, and a crazy weight-loss scheme from an Uber driver.
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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 and others about being fat, dating someone fat, and being fat while at the gym.
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