This week we talk about the new Thor movie (lean or fat?), a BBC article on weight discrimination in the workplace, and CNN’s piece on complimenting weight-loss. We also do a deep dive into the chub/chaser dynamics of The Ritz, Terrance McNally’s Broadway play and movie from the mid 70s.
Read MoreThe boys talk about our new Patreon going live, a new study showing how anti-fat discrimination shortens life-expectancy, the lag in plus-size men’s fashion, and tips and tricks we use to counter negativity and poor body image.
Read MoreThis week the boys highlight Desiree Burch's new YouTube series, Profiles in Fatness, answer a listener question about where to find bodybuilder chasers, and talk about current trends in negative male body image.
Read MoreThis week we talk about a Shrek burlesque show from Australia, Lizzo’s new line of shape-shifting “bodywear,” and a new line of plus-sized NFTS that makes us ponder whether people would choose to be fat in the metaverse?
Read MoreThis week we mark the passing of a giant in the chub/chaser community and the debut of Lizzo’s new reality show. We also discuss the HuffPo article on going back to the office after gaining 70 lbs, and talk about the first time we heard chub, chaser, and gay.
Read MoreIt’s the third-annual Chubby Awards! Every year we single out noteworthy representation of fat people or their admirers in media- and more. Find out who we gave a Chubby- could it be… you?
Read MoreThis week we talk about “World Obesity Day,” answer a listener’s letter about fitting in to the chub/chaser scene as a trans person, and discuss the ups and downs of long-distance relationships.
Read MoreThe boys talk about celebrity bear Hank the Tank, Lizzo’s new reality TV show, and a letter from a listener asking us to invent our ideal chub/chaser event.
Read MoreThis week the boys talk about a new robotic surgery for a patient with high BMI, how we feel about and perceive numbers on the scale, and the wacky predictions about fat people from pseudo-statistics. It’s the numbers episode!
Read MoreIn part 2 of our annual Valentine’s Day episode, we continue answering listener questions about taking sexy pictures, navigating the apps, and Don shares a chocolate-themed bit.
Read MoreIn part 1 of our annual Valentine’s Day episode, we answer listener questions about about Valentine’s activities in and out of the bedroom, postcoital movies, and more. (Part 2 drops on Wednesday!)
Read MoreWe continue our discussion about what we’ve learned as chubs & chasers and play a trivia game about corporate candy mascots. (Part 2 of 2)
Read MoreThe 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)
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreBack 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.
Read MoreFor the holidays, the guys give their Christmas wishes for the new year and read an especially moving letter we received.
Read MoreWe 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.”
Read MoreBack 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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