Heavy Conversation

Big guys are apparently wearing suits again, Bruce hits his 1st concert since the pandemic began, and the guys discuss wearing that are outside of your comfort zone. Beer: Jody - Black Beer from Holy Mountain Bruce - Tropic Slam Let the drinks come to you. Beer, wine and liquor delivered in under 60 minutes. https://drizly.sjv.io/heavy

Jody's just celebrated another birthday and he's in an introspective mood. We talk about getting older, life milestones, and moving forward. Plus, would you use VR to work out from home? Bruce tries out Liteboxer VR for Meta Quest 2. Will it replace a gym membership? Listen to find out. Try Liteboxer VR: https://liteboxer.com/pages/vr-launch Jody's beer: Dragon Stone IPA | 450 North Brewing Compan...

We discuss Laura Delarato's new book, My Pleasure: An Intimate Guide to Loving Your Body and Having Great Sex. From self care and body image to busting sexual myths and picking the perfect toys, this book has everything and we talk about it all. Get Laura's book: https://amzn.to/3uSRPdd Beers of the week: Bruce - Naturdays by Natural Light | Jody - Free Wave, by Athletic Brewing

While it's true there are more big & tall options than ever on the market, there are still a lot of things unavailable in extended sizes. We talk about what's missing and what we want to see the industry start offering in the (hopefully near) future. Drinks - Bruce: Hoppy Refresher, by Lagunitas | Jody: Ridgeback Red, by Block 15

Menswear brand Bonobos has launched an affordable, fashion-forward clothing line called Fielder. The line offers sizes to 3X & 50 waist, but you won't find those sizes on their website. We take a closer look and tell you where to find them. Beer - Jody: Life of the Paddy, by 5440 brewing - Pojhana orange rose

This week, we're talking about getting back out there and doing activities we love now that the weather is getting warmer. We discuss the intimidation factor for bigger folks when going to the gym, or being active in public, and ways to deal with it. Drinks: Bruce - Big Swell, by Maui Brewing Co. | Jody Cape Line, Sparkling Cocktails

In his new book, Bob Odenkirk talks about his dislike of SNL's Chris Farley Chippendale's skit. The guys go back and rewatch it - does it hold up? We discuss. Plus, we talk about the ridiculously great tool that'll save you from messy cheeto fingers. Beers: Jody: Guinness Draught, by Guinness | Bruce: Bingo Pajamas, by Ever Grain Brewing Company

Jody is going on his first trip since the pandemic began. We talk about travel anxiety in the age of covid and how to deal with it. Plus: we follow up on listener comments about the L.L.Bean big & tall launch. Beer: Jody - Terrifica, by Wayfinder Bruce - Old Chub, by Oskar Blues

L.L. Bean just added over 100 new size inclusive items to their collection, with sizes from XS - 3X. The company plans to add more clothes and expand the size and weight range of select footwear and gear throughout the year. We take a closer look and talk about what we'd like to see in the future from L.L.Bean big & tall. Beers: Bruce: Lagunitas Hop Refresher, by Lagunitas Brewing Company (not...

This week, we're talking about male boudoir and taking selfies to learn to love your body with our first ever guest, photographer Beth Olson! We discuss empowerment and body acceptance through photography, why dudeoir is almost always silly, and how "unflattering" angles can help you become more comfortable with yourself. Learn more about Beth at https://www.betholsoncreative.com/ Beers: Bruce: De...

This week we're talking about whether or not Valentine's Day still matters, and how we're planning to spend it. Plus, are you going to buy Oscar Mayer's new bologna face mask? ALSO: Bruce shares his Playstation 2021 year in review. Is 634 hours of play time too much? You decide. Beer: Jody - Run Wild, by Athletic Brewing. Bruce - No Mo, by Crux Fermentation Project

This week, we talk about finding facemasks that fit big heads, why you should be shopping Levi's Secondhand, and the new HBO series starring Bridget Everett, Somebody, Somewhere Sponsor: DXL is celebrating Big & Tall Month all January long! Read stories and see photos of stylish big & tall guys + share your own looks at their website:  https://bit.ly/3tjugLx Beer: Run Wild IPA, from A...

The guys talk about Chubstr's Big & Tall Month feature and the new model doing his 1st photo shoot ever. Jody went to the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit, and Bruce has some issues with IG ads. Sponsor: DXL is celebrating Big & Tall Month all January long! Read stories and see photos of stylish big & tall guys + share your own looks at their website: https://bit.ly/3tjugLx Beer: Bruce Salt &am...

Participating in Dry January doesn't mean having to drink substandard non-alcoholic beverages. The guys share some of their favorites from Athletic Brewing Co., Hop Lark, Brooklyn Brewery, and more. Sponsor: DXL is celebrating Big & Tall Month all January long! Read stories and see photos of stylish big & tall guys + share your own looks at their website: https://bit.ly/3tjugLx Beer: Bruce...

We talk about The Adipositivity Project, the artistic nude photo series that just released a 2022 wall calendar to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Hear why this project is so important and how you can support it.  Get Your Calendar:  https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/substantia-jones/the-adipositivity-project-2022-wall-calendar-15th-anniversary-edition/paperback/product-6ekkn5.html SP...

If you're like most of us, you're ready for this year to be over. That said, a few good things happened in 2021. We're celebrating those things over some tasty beverages. Sponsor: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code HEAVY at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code HEAVY . Happy New Year to your balls! Jody's Beer: Peppermint Bark from Yeti Brewing,...

What does the big & tall industry look like in 2022? We make our predictions about the changes we'll see in the industry in the new year. Sponsor: Get 20% off at Manscaped.com with code: HEAVY at checkout Beer: Bruce - 10 Barrel Brewing Crush Apricot Sour Jody - Rogue Ales Dead n' Dead

We talk about The Fat List, the new Matrix tech demo for PS5 and Xbox, and Kizik - a new stylish hands-free shoe brand with sizes to 15 and EE width. Sponsor: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code HEAVY at Manscaped.com . That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code HEAVY . Happy New Year to your balls! Beer: Bruce - Hazy Jack Pale Ale, Widmer Brothers Jody - The Big Leb...

This week, we talk about our resolutions (or lack thereof) for 2022. Spoiler: they have nothing to do with weight loss. Listen in as we look back at 2021 and discuss plans for the new year. Beers: Bruce's Beer: Skalrok, Elysian Brewing Jody's Beer: Bear Mug, Reuben's Brew

This week we're talking about getting back out there for the holidays, and dealing with family get-togethers after a year or so apart. Find out how we're handling it, and what tasty beers we're trying out! Jodys Beer: Black Butte Porter; Deschutes Brewery Bruces Beer: Winter Solstice; Anderson Valley Brewing

'Tis the season for...buying stuff! Here are the gifts you should think about getting for the people in your life. Or for yourself. That works too. Get links to our recommendations below. Jody's Beer - Hatori Hanzo - Second Profession Brewing Bruce's Beer - Winterhook Winter Ale - Redhook Ale Brewery Gift Ideas Masterclass: https://chubstr.com/go/masterclass Noise Cancelling Headphones Unbox Board...

After years of scrutiny and commentary, actor Jonah Hill has publicly asked fans to stop commenting on his body. We discuss why Jonah Hill as a plus size role model and how we can talk about him while respecting his wishes. Thanks to NEFT Vodka for this week's beverage. Find NEFT Ultra Premium Vodka near you: https://www.neftvodkaus.com

Taking care of your mental health is vital, especially now. We talk about moving past the stigma of dealing with mental health issues and offer some resources you should know about. And of course, drink tasty beer! Bruce's beer: Deftones Ceremony, by Belching Beaver Jody's beer: Abominable Winter Ale by Hopworks Nami: https://www.nami.org/Home NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov

We drink beer, share frustrations with post-pandemic big & tall style, and talk about why you need a copy of The Men's Fashion Book, out October 27th. Bruce's Beer: Diamond Hands, by Belching Beaver, Oceanside, CA Jody's Beer: Dead 'N' Dead, by Rogue Ales, Newport, OR

This week, we're breaking out the fall beers! Listen in as we enjoy brews and introduce you to a new hangover-proof product and a few clothing brands you might not know about. H-Proof: https://h-proof.com https://h-proof.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/qkmvlngb6pmcm267b1wbkaglfe9p0cdg29eip1by/4342 Girlfriend Collective: https://www.girlfriend.com Big Bud Press: https://bigbudpress.com Bruce's Beer: Sc...