Episode 45: Chub4Chub
In 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.
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Episode 44: Big Fat Gay Holiday
The 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!
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Episode 43: Tubby Talismans
This 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).
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Episode 42: Your Personal Pizza
In 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.
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Episode 41: Our Fatvorite Things
After 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.
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Second Helpings 3: Beauty & The Beast
Happy 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!
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Second Helpings 2: Valentine's Day Special Part II
We’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!
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Second Helpings 1: Valentine's Day Special Part I
We’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.
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Episode 40: On Chris Rosa
In 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.
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Episode 39: Big Fat Gay Halloween
For 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.
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Episode 38: Fat-ish
The 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.
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Episode 37: Michael Cures COVID
We 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.
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Episode 36: The Gum Handshake
This week we talk about Henry the sexbot, Savage X Fenty fat fashion, and what non-monogamy means in a relationship. Plus: limericks!
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Episode 35: Honey Boo Bear
The 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.
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Episode 34: Rock Hard Personality
The 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.
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Episode 33: The Age of Underpants
The 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.
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Episode 32: Ground Round Demon Clown
We talk about creating fat-positive characters in animation, Netta’s take on a famous Disney song, and weight-stigma in Japan and China.
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Episode 31: No Charlotte Russe!
The 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.
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Episode 30: Low-Carb Roofies
This 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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Episode 29: Wanda the Welder
The guys talk about Nicole Byer as Fat Storm and remembering actor/producer Ash Christian from Bear City 3. We also pitch our ideas for a fat Disney princess, and give a tip for keeping folds fresh.
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