Heavy Conversation

Gather round the fire as we grab a tall glass of eggnog and share our favorite holiday traditions.

The guys talk about the gifts they want for Christmas (and maybe one or two they went ahead and picked up for themselves)!

We take on your questions about style, body image, where to shop and more in our first listener-driven episode. Find out how you can ask us questions that might be answered in a future episode!

A recent article suggested that plus size models are represented well enough in fashion - that no more needs to be done. Is that true? Jody & Bruce discuss and share their thoughts.

We're skipping the beer this week to bring you Jody's guide to mixing a drink. Everybody needs a go-to cocktail - here are a few easy recipes you can recreate for yourself!

Tis the season for shopping! Bruce and Jody talk about how they shop on Black Friday, deals to check out and what to avoid.

Bigger people unfortunately sometimes have to deal with trolls, both online and in the real world. The guys share their own experiences, how they dealt with it and resources that can help others.

This week we're sharing our love of games: board games, card games, video games and more. Find out what we love, what's coming up and what you should pick up for yourself.

Bruce and Jody talk about finding shoes that actually fit big feet, their favorite brands and the styles they love.

What's new for fall? We're taking a look at some of the most popular big and tall fall trends and giving our take. Cheetah prints? Horizontal stripes? Find out what you should be wearing this season.

Halloween is almost here - what are you going to be? We round up some costumes for big guys and share a few of our favorites.

One way to spice up your big & tall look is by adding the perfect accessory. Are they easier to find in your size than clothes? We discuss our favorite and least favorite pieces.

Bruce and Jody talk about their experiences with the diet industry and why you don't have to be part of an industry that makes you feel like you're not good enough.

Big & Tall, Plus Size, Brawny, Husky, Fat - what terms do you use to describe yourself? We talk about the terms we like, the ones we don't and the terms you'll be hearing more in the future.

We take a look at the best cars for bigger people and talk about our own favorite (the downright horrible) rides we've owned.

More and more plus size models and influencers are hitting the scene every week. We share a very incomplete list of our favorites - people you should definitely be following.

In this bonus episode of Heavy Conversation, Bruce introduces Behind The Brand, a new Chubstr web series.

One of the biggest issues facing men today is loneliness, and it's something we've been trained not to talk about. On today's episode, we take a closer look at what male loneliness actually is, and some ways to combat it.

Let's face it - most products aren't made with bigger people in mind. Sadly, that includes furniture. Today we share some of our own furniture fails and talk about ways to avoid them.

Why is plus size clothing so expensive? We talk about the cost of big and tall clothing and the mysterious "fat tax" you hear so much about.

Lots of people want to be plus size models & influencers, but few know how to do it. It's not easy! We share tips and tell you what you need to do to get noticed.

Many plus size people have a love/hate relationship with working out for a variety of reasons. We talk about the reasons why and how we feel about going to the gym.

More brands and retailers are selling plus size clothing, but many of them just won't promote those lines. We talk about why companies are afraid to tell their customers they're offering clothes in extended sizes

In this bonus episode of Heavy Conversation, Jody introduces the Bear Skn Box, the 1st plus-size underwear of the month club. Learn about the new service and the Kickstarter campaign. PLUS listen in as we drink what might be the worst adult beverage ever. What is it? Find out here.

Traveling is a pain for everyone, but it can be a nightmare for bigger people. The guys share a few of their traveling horror stories, as well as some tips to make that flight or train ride a little more bearable.