Big Fat Gay Resources

 
 

After hundreds of episodes, we have a lot of resources to share with our listeners and members of the community. We decided to put them all in one place for easy access.

Got something you think should be on our list? Reach out via our contact page or shoot us a message on social media.

 
 
 
 
 

✈️ Travel

🥳 Events

 
 
 
 

 
 

Big & Tall Clothing

Shopping for big and tall clothing can be stressful. The size in parentheses to the right of each store on the list below indicates the maximum size carried by the store. Make sure to check the size chart on each website as sizing can vary from brand to brand!

Subscription Boxes

T-Shirts

Men’s Wear

International Menswear

Leggings and Workout Gear

Swimwear, Underwear, and Fetish Gear

Shoes & Footwear

 

 
 

Fat Friendly Furniture

Finding furniture that is stylish and sturdy can be concerning for both chubs & chasers. Here's some of the furniture we own and some other group sourced round-ups.

Big Fig Mattresses

We’re happy to announce that after being long-time fans, we are now an official affiliate of Big Fig Mattresses! Use this link (or the one below) to purchase a mattress that can handle up to 1100 lbs. and will give the sleep and comfort you need.

Our co-host Don bought his years ago and you can hear why in the video above. Using our affiliate link means you’ll also be helping the Big Fat Gay Podcast as well as yourself. 

Beds

Chairs & Seating

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

Apps & Podcasts

A round-up of dating & hook-up apps and other fat positive podcasts you should check out.

Dating Websites & Apps

Relevant Podcasts

Other Podcasts We Love

 
 

Events

While this is a mostly comprehensive list of Chub/Chaser and Bear events, make sure to check out chub/bear theme nights at your local gay bars.

Cruising Bears Cruises

Mega Rock Star Cruise: April 11th- 16th 2026

  • 5-Night The Big Apple to Bermuda (New York Roundtrip)

BiggerCruise Alaska 2026: June 27 2026 - July 4th 2026

  • 7- Night Seattle to Alaska (Seattle Round Trip)

World Pride River Cruise 2026: July 23rd - 30th 2026

  • 7- Night Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands

2026 Big Boy Events

International Bear Convergence 2026: February 19 - 23, 2026

International Bear Convergence (IBC) is the premier winter Bear Event in Palm Springs, California, welcoming thousands of frisky bears, muscle bears, cubs, chasers, chubs, admirers & their fans to have the time of their lives! The four-day event comes to life with DJs, live entertainment and thousands of bears from around the globe. In 2025, we broke all previous attendance records. In 2026 we expect to do it again, thanks to you, our awesome attendees & supporters.

ChubFest Palm Springs: May 8th - 10th 2026
Enjoy the sun and fun at CCBC with the friendly and diverse CHUBFEST crowd. Big or Small, we welcome you ALL. We will ensure you have a good time with or without clothing.


Day & Weekend passes are available at the door only. You cannot purchase passes ahead of time, no fear, though we won’t sell out. CCBC is large and has lots of room to enjoy yourself!

Tidal Wave Party: June 18th - 21s 2026

Join our intergalactic crew for a stellar weekend from Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to orbit new friendships, make cosmic memories, and party among the stars!

Our mission control is the Hilton Palm Springs, perfectly positioned in the heart of the Arenas District — everything within easy walking distance across this vibrant galaxy of fun.

Lazy Bear 2026: July 27th - August 3rd 2026

Get ready for a week of fur, fun, and unforgettable memories!
Lazy Bear Week returns to the Russian River for its 30th anniversary — and this year's celebration is bigger, bolder, and bear-ier than ever.

Dance under the stars, splash at legendary pool parties, show off your best kaftan or singlet, and connect with thousands of bears, cubs, and admirers from around the world. Expect daytime poolside beats, sunset tea dances, late-night parties, outdoor movies, and plenty of surprises along the way.

Club Chub Weekend at CCBC In Palm Spring: September 11–13, 2026

Get ready for 3 wild days of fun in the sun at Club Chub Weekend — a celebration of big bodies, big vibes, and big fun at the legendary clothing-optional CCBC Resort in Cathedral City! Expect daily and nightly pool parties with DJs, sexy surprises, and some built-in downtime to explore Palm Springs. We’re firing up BBQs on Friday and Saturday and closing the weekend right with a Continental Brunch on Sunday.

Plus: vendors on-site, go-go dancers, and spontaneous belly rubs throughout the weekend.

Cannon Ball Bash 2026: October 29th - November 2nd 2026

Join us and hundreds of other furry, frisky bears, chubs, daddies, cubs and their friends as we turn our 4.5 star Host Hotel, Westin Ft. Lauderdale, Florida into a fulfilled fall fling you won't want to miss!

Bar Nights

BELLY (Boston, MA)

2nd Saturday every month @ Jacques' Cabaret

Thick, Juicy, and Unapologetic. 2nd Saturday every month @ Jacques' Cabaret.

Belly Up (Chicago, IL)

First Saturday of Every Month @ Jackhammer

Get ready for a BIG, bold, and belly-loving night — where chubs, chasers, bears, gainers, encouragers, and admirers move to the music and celebrate all things belly and beautiful.

Whether you're showing off your curves, admiring the fluff, or just vibing with the crowd, this is your place to belong. Come hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy the warmth of a truly inclusive night.

Club Chub (Los Angeles, CA & MORE!)

3rd Sunday every month @ Precinct LA

A roving party for Big Boys and the men that love them!

Follow Club Chub on IG to see pop-up parties in other cities & venues.

Overhang (Washington, DC)

DC's premier social event for big boys, big bellies, and their admirers! Follow Overhang on IG to see the latest dates and events.

Two Tons of Fun (London, UK)

Chubs, chasers, Two Tons of Fun aficionados and anything in-between… Wanna party to pop music and have a good time?

Follow Two Tons of Fun for latest dates and events.

 
 

 
 

 
 

Books

We've talked about a lot of books in the podcast. Here's a list of some of the books we've mentioned and other important books in a range of genres.

Dan’s Book

Memoirs

Fat Liberation

Anthologies

Graphic Novels

YA Books

Middle-Grade Books

Picture Books

Books by Friends of the Pod

 

 
 

Fat Liberation Organizations

Whether you're interested in getting involved in fat activism, trying to find support, or looking to donate, here are some organizations to check out.

US Organizations

  • NAAFA - The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is an all-volunteer multigenerational organization looking to change the narrative around fatness, fight for fat-rights and increase respect for all people in all bodies. Fat people have rights and they need to be upheld!

  • NOLOSE: NOLOSE is a diverse, vibrant community of fat queer and trans folks and our allies, with a shared commitment to intersectional anti-oppression ideology and action, seeking to end the oppression of fat people.

  • Fat Rose- Fat Rose organizes fat radicals to embed fat politics on the left, contributing to building an intersectional fat liberation movement. We do this by developing and promoting radical and intersectional fat-centered political analysis, and offering incubation spaces for radical fat activists, thinkers, artists, and organizers to dream big about how to bring fat politics into social movements.

  • FLARE - Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, and Education Project is dedicated to making the lives of higher-weight (aka fat) individuals better through advocacy, legal action, and education.

  • The Council on Weight and Size Discrimination: The Council on Weight and Size Discrimination works to change public policies and people's attitudes concerning body weight. We act as consumer advocates for larger people, especially in the areas of medical treatment, job discrimination, and media images.

  • ASDAH- The Association for Size Diversity and Health is a non-profit organization with an international membership committed to the practice of the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) Principles, ASDAH envisions a world that celebrates bodies of all shapes and sizes, in which body weight is no longer a source of discrimination and where oppressed communities have equal access to the resources and practices that support health and well being.

  • FFL- Feedists for Fat Liberation is a collective of like-minded feedists who feel that feedism has historically ignored the call to fat liberation, and that the negative perceptions of feedism in fat liberation spaces contributes to the lack of involvement of feedists in movement work.

International Groups

  • 🇬🇧 Scottee [& Friends] is a collective of artists, producers, makers and participants creating theatre, social activism, and long-form community projects across the UK. Essentially they are a bunch of fat, queer, common femmes and fags who make stuff that makes you think and feel.

  • 🇫🇷 Gras Politique - is a French feminist and queer collective fighting against fatphobia, founded in June 2016, (translation)

  • 🇩🇪 Deutschlands Forum für Dicke (Germany) The goal of this forum is to support fat people in gaining self-confidence independent of their body weight. We, the operators of this DDS, don’t think you should feel guilty because you're fat, The fact that you are fat is no reason not to accept yourself or to be discriminated against. (translation)