Karolina Howie

Big, Blonde, and Beautiful: The Podcast

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Welcome! If you love film, women, and are plus size/fat (or support those who are) then this is the podcast for you. Every week I will pick one movie featuring a fat character and discuss the film and the depiction of this character.

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Karolina Howie

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Mini Episode 5: Cass Elliot 24.01.2024

Enjoy this mini episode on the life and career of Cass Elliot!

Season 2 Finale: fat suits (ft. Abby Morris) 17.01.2024

It’s time for our Season 2 finale!! Join me this week as I discuss with Abby Morris the use of fatsuits in cinema and television. And the implications of this type of “representation”

Glee: pig pins and cardigans (ft. Danielle Burnett) 10.01.2024

On this week’s episode join me and my guest Danielle Burnett as we discuss the fever dream that is glee. We’ll take a look at all our favorite fat characters and their storylines.

Uncle Buck: is okay good enough (ft. Rhianna Colbert) 03.01.2024

Join me and my guest Rhianna Colbert as we discuss John Candy in his classic role as Uncle Buck. Also go check out Rhianna’s poetry book!!

Real Women Have Curves: giving society the middle finger 20.12.2023

This week on the pod join me as I discuss the badassery of Ana from Real Women Have Curves. And how she is such a strong woman.

Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: why being visible is so important (ft. Elisabeth Marie) 13.12.2023

It’s our first book! Join myself and my guest Elisabeth Marie (@thickfruitsnack). This is such an amazing episode filled with laughter and talk about fat love.

Bridget Jones’s Diary: twenty pounds doesn’t equal fat 06.12.2023

This week I discuss the monstrosity that is Bridget Jones’s Diary. Join me as I discuss how the early 2000s really had us fooled when it came to “fat” representation.

The Little Mermaid: fat and sexy vanessa 29.11.2023

Join me this week as I discuss the fat representation in The Little Mermaid both 1989 and 2023!

Gilmore Girls: dishin up some mccarthy (ft. Ellen Howie 22.11.2023

Join me and my real life Lorelei Gilmore my mom Ellen Howie. This week we rave about all of our favorite moments and characters from this show. But we also discuss some of the blatant fatphobia hidden in these episodes.

Survival of the thickest: thick girls havin’ a moment 15.11.2023

This week I talk about Michelle Buteau’s tv show Survival of the Thickest. Join me as I discuss this show with a star studded fat cast!!!

Shallow Hal: I exist for me (ft. Victoria Voos) 08.11.2023

This week we discuss the early 2000s movie Shallow Hal starring Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow. Join me and my guest Victoria Voos (@flyforaginger) as we discuss the consumption of bodies and why this movie needs to stay in the early 2000s.

Fried Green Tomatoes: towanda!!! 01.11.2023

Join me this week to discuss Evelyn Couch from Fried Green Tomatoes! This week I talk about some fat character clichés and loving yourself at any size!!

Piggy: the revenge on fatphobes (ft. Lauren McCool) 25.10.2023

Happy Halloween! Join me and my guest Lauren McCool for our Halloween episode on the horror movie Piggy!

Heathers: even dump trucks deserve love 18.10.2023

Welcome back for season 2!!! I hope you all enjoy this episode and listen to the rest of the season. This week I discuss Heathers (1988) and the off-Broadway Heathers: The Musical. I talk about Martha and how we need more roles that aren’t subject to fatphobia.

Mini Episode 4: Fat Villain Trope 04.10.2023

Our final mini episode before season 2 is focused on fat villains.

Mini Episode 3: Formerly Fat Trope 27.09.2023

This week is our third mini episode. I talk about the very harmful and common formerly fat trope.

Mini Episode 2: Fat Stupid Guy Trope 20.09.2023

This weeks bonus mini episode focuses on the stupid fat guy trope of Hollywood tv and movies.

Mini Episode 1: Fat Funny Friend 13.09.2023

Season 2 will begin on October 18th. But until then enjoy a series of mini episodes. This episode focuses on the fat funny friend trope.

Season 1 Finale: reality tv (ft. Anjenee Marion) 06.09.2023

Join me and my guest Anjenee Marion as we discuss fat representation in reality tv. Anjene’e works in reality tv casting so who better to discuss this topic with! Follow her on insta at anjee_smiles

The Heat: we need aspirational fat roles (ft. Marcy Guevara-Prete) 30.08.2023

Join me and my guest Marcy Guevara-Prete as we discuss The Heat. Listen as we discuss fatphobic costuming, the need for different fat roles, and why we think Melissa McCarthy could do more for this community!

Barbie: this Barbie is fat 23.08.2023

Hey Barbie! This episode focuses on Sharon Rooney’s Lawyer Barbie from the new movie. Get ready for a rave review.

The DUFF: why does fat gotta be ugly (ft. Breely Arford) 16.08.2023

On this week’s episode join me and my special guest Breely Arford as we discuss the depiction of Mae Whitman as Bianca in The DUFF. We talk about psychological affects of Hollywood fat shaming, 2015 humor, and more!

Mona Lisa Smile: connie needs some self-esteem 09.08.2023

This episode I take a look at Connie from Mona Lisa Smile! It’s another episode of thick or stick! Listen to find out the verdict!!

Booksmart: beanie is a national treasure (ft. Savanah Baird) 02.08.2023

Join me and my guest Savanah Baird as we discuss one of our favorite movies Booksmart. We talk about being a theatre kid, gush about Beanie Feldstein, and talk our favorite scenes. Enjoy!

Baby Cakes: grace the fat mortuary stalker 26.07.2023

This episode is a wild ride. This episode focuses on Grace from the Lifetime movie Baby Cakes. I talk stalking, fatphobia, and knowing your worth! Enjoy

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