This week we talk about our reactions to Disney's Godmothered and James Corden in Ryan Murphy’s film version of The Prom and his recent WW (fmrly Weight Watchers) endorsement promoting weight loss. We also react to Mary Weismann confronting online bullies about her character’s size on Star Trek Discovery.
Read MoreIn our last episode of the year, we read chaser mail and talk about chub4chub attraction, then look at the increased attention around eating disorders among gay men, and wrap up the year with things we learned in 2020 that we want to keep doing in 2021.
If you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder you can call or text the National Eating Disorder Helpline at 1-800-931-2237 for support, resources, and treatment options. Or go to https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org for more information.
Read MoreThe boys continue with mail from chasers about their coming out experiences, as well as a look at the controversy surrounding Lizzo’s detox & diet culture. We also do a deep dive on Santa and what he represents for chubs and chasers. Oh! And our favorite holiday recipes!
Read MoreThis episode, the boys talk about fat artistry, a new article about the origins of the fat acceptance movement, and respond to listener mail about growing up a chubby chaser and how chasers relate to each other (or why they don't).
Read MoreIn this week’s action-packed episode, we talk about Disney’s Godmothered, the hostile reaction to James Cordon’s performance in The Prom, as well as fat activism in Judaism and the continuing media fight over so-called childhood obesity.
Read MoreAfter discussing some big wins in fat representation in media, we talk about gifts to give that special chub or chaser during the holidays—these are a few of our favorite things.
Read MoreHappy 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 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. See you in December!
Read MoreWe’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, body insecurities (even chasers have them), and finding chasers in the wild. Also…Chocolate!
Read MoreWe’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 in your head on a date, being adored vs. being objectified, and sexual positions to accommodate size differences.
Read MoreIn light of the current American election madness, this week’s episode features a light and uplifting interview with Christopher Rosa, a self-described “fat fem gay” from the South who’s making it big in the model-beautiful world of fashion and entertainment in NYC, having written for VH1, MTV, and most recently Glamour magazine.
Read MoreFor our Halloween episode, we talk about fatness as horror as depicted in different tropes and genres of movies and in real life! We also play a game casting ourselves in the various iconic roles of horror movies.
Read MoreThe 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 along with some possible episode ideas, and then play a game where we cast our fellow podcast co-hosts in our favorite sit-com.
Read MoreWe congratulate the winner of Alaska’s fattest bear contest and Julie Murphy on her new plus-size take on Cinderella, “If the Shoe Fits.” Also on tap is a discussion about advocating fat acceptance while having issues with your body.
Read MoreThis week we talk about Henry the sexbot, Savage X Fenty fat fashion, and what non-monogamy means in a relationship. Plus: limericks!
Read MoreThe boys talk about Fat Bear Week, a new fat teen character figuring out his sexuality on Hulu’s PEN15, and what happens to a chub/chaser relationship if the chub loses weight.
Read MoreThe boys talk about new TV shows with Guy Branum and Harvey Guillen, getting out the vote with Lizzo & Kamala Harris, and listener mail about clothing alterations and kaftans. We also explore the new world of dating with quarantine fatigue.
Read MoreThe boys talk about starting conversations in online dating, Paul Hauser’s role in Netflix’s Cobra Kai, and some resources, wishes, and critiques of fat men’s fashion.
Read MoreWe talk about creating fat-positive characters in animation, Netta’s take on a famous Disney song, and weight-stigma in Japan and China.
Read MoreThe guys talk about the latest TikTok star, DivaPorky, and delve into the world of fat representation in science fiction and fantasy, with some recommendations for fat-positive books.
Read MoreThis 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 a fantASStical problem.
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