The boys talk about the new M&M redesign, triumphs of a plus-sized adventurer, and a case of misdiagnosis because the patient was fat. We also share personal stories about what we’ve learned as chubs & chasers. (Part 1 of 2)
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We talk about comedian Bridget Everett, the Sun’s remarkably pleasant feature on fat admirers, and a Twitter post that TV/movie writers stop making fat jokes. We also talk about the uneasy alliance of sexuality and political activism in the fatosphere.
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This week we talk about two fat girls opening a demonic portal on SciFi, Self Magazine’s new series on the future of fitness, and what rebranding would look like for the plus-sized men’s fashion.
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This week features a 300lb man on the cover of Runners World, Ragen Chastain’s medical study round-up of why diets don’t work, and a letter from a listener wondering how to respond to chasers less interested in him because he’s lost weight.
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Back from the holidays, we talk about fashion models wearing fat suits and a listener’s letter about fighting fat-phobia working with people with intellectual disabilities. We also discuss dealing with other people’s New Year’s resolutions.
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For the holidays, the guys give their Christmas wishes for the new year and read an especially moving letter we received.
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We discuss Nicole Byer’s new stand-up special, a journalist’s deep dive into flawed obesity statistics, and a pharmaceutical company’s suspect efforts to destigmatize fatness. We also look jocks who’ve gained a few pounds rebranding themselves as “chubs.”
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Back from hiatus, the boys talk about a diverse, size-inclusive production of Beauty and the Beast, singer/dancer Kyle McIntire's new cover of 30/90, and stories of our Thanksgiving travel.
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In part 2, Dan and Michael continue their discussion about communication and other issues the come up between chubs and chasers.
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Dan and Michael talk about communication and other issues the come up between chubs and chasers.
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Don and Trevor continue their discussion on chasers, communication styles, and a proposal for a new holiday. (part two of two)
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Don and Trevor discuss chasers, communication styles, and hugs. (part one of two)
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The boys talk about a NYT article on the limited value of exercise and a website promoting fat mutual aid. We also discuss our surprising reactions to Steven King’s Thinner. Happy Halloween!
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The boys discuss Kumail Nanjiani's interview about getting buff for Eternals and yet another fat suit for Renée Zellweger’s latest movie. Also, we talk to Sam King of Cruising at Large about chub/chaser cruises.
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We discuss Patrick Starrr’s foray into plus-size fashion, one company’s “radical” use of mannequins that look like their customers, and chub/chaser bars and monthly events—what we miss and what we don’t.
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This week the boys talk about Trevor’s run-in with reality TV, fat fight scenes, fat hikers of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the backlash against fat liberation in social media.
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The boys continue their stories of chub/chaser life and give a tip for a fat-friendly children’s book. We also play 2 truths and a lie (part 2 of 2).
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This week we discuss anti-fat bias in clearing people for knee-replacement surgery, blaming fat kids for Covid deaths, and plus-sized fashion at the MET Gala. Also, we get personal, and tell a few stories from our chub/chaser lives (part 1 of 2).
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This week the guys talk about crop tops on Alaska Airlines, Sarah Paulson’s response to her critics about wearing a fat suit, and the impact of toxic masculinity on growing up fat in Hollywood.
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This week the guys talk about recent interviews by Harvey Guillén and Alana Thompson (aka Honey Boo Boo) and how we can help people suffering in Lousiana and TX. We also offer some self-care techniques for grim times.
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