This week we talk about Bad News Bears—the musical?? and an amazing new plus-size fashion show in Kenya. Then the boys talk about first-day-of-camp jitters when going to chub/chaser events.
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The boys discuss changes in Southwest Airlines’s baggage handling and customer-of-size policies, and the grand re-opening of Juicy Body Goddess. Then we share perspectives and anecdotes about unsolicited comments on people’s bodies.
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The boys discuss Teen Vogue’s op-ed about TikTok’s ban of #SkinnyTok as well as Don’s experience protesting as a fat person. Then we answer a listener’s email about fitting into the chub/chaser world after weight-loss.
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We’re back from hiatus and discussing Cosmo’s take on Meghan Trainor’s change to “All About That Bass,” Vogue’s clap-back that fat people can do Pilates, and then a deep dive into gay & chub/chaser mentorship in our community.
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We highlight Divine, Ricki Lake and Mink Stole—all made famous by John Waters films—and an update on the NAAFA campaign for size-freedom: could Delaware be next? Then we talk about the 2007 film Hairspray staring John Travolta and Nikki Blonsky.
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The boys chat about the preview for the new Indonesian animated movie, Jumbo, and a reminder from Tigress Osborn about politics and internalized fat-phobia. Then we let our imaginations run wild on fat mythological creatures.
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This week the boys talk about an article in the Guardian featuring fat trainers and athletes and TiKToker Jay Salazar dismantling medical fatphobia. Then we unzip to share stories about clothing.
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This week the boys talk about a new movie with cowboys & sumos and the “chubby filter” banned from TikTok. Then we discuss our view on birthdays and cake!
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This week the boys talk about a new fat, gay rom-com, Things Like This, and Sebastian Conelli’s eloquent Instagram rant against fat-joke politics. Then we discuss the fear and desire of chubs and chasers on the dance floor.
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This week, the boys talk about Sumo, a new off-Broadway play, and Brendan Carpenter's inspiring post on Instagram about gaining weight. Then we dive into how we’ve dealt with being triggered by innocent remarks.
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Join us for the 6th Annual Chubby Awards, presenting the best of last year’s fat representation in business, community, and entertainment.
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This week the boys talk about a male athlete being trolled for supposedly wearing a sports bra and the BBC’s interview with a plus-size male model during London Fashion Week. Then we discuss one-night stands.
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We’re out of the studio this week but wanted to share some programing updates. We’ll be back with a new episode on March 5th!
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The boys talk about a German expert accusing Peppa Pig of fat shaming, a Breakfast Club interview with the fat rapper suing Lyft for size discrimination, and the new show “Same Dress Different Bodies.” Then we discuss people fat-shaming their pets.
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Happy Valentine's Day! This week the boys discuss a Wicked plus-sized dancer, Debra DiGiovanni's late nite debut, and 3 tips for navigating medical weight stigma. Then we cozy in the swamp for Shrek 2.
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This week we continue discussing our personal Roman Empires, and engage in some Roman trivia.
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This week we talk about Chris Burney’s retirement from Bowling for Soup, Britain’s new teenage world dart champ, and a student essay about boys dealing with eating disorders. Then we each talk about our personal “Roman Empires.”
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This week we talk about Body Positivity on Broadway, Phoria’s recommendations for fat-friendly clothing, and Lizzo’s meditation on Insta. Then we talk about our favorite comfort foods.
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This week, we talk about Britain’s new food advertising bans, San Francisco hiring a weight stigma consultant, and RV Mendoza’s IG campaign, “Just Do It Fat!.” Then we dig into our own version of in and out for 2025.
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