Shirts in the Pool

This week on  Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by comedian and musician Ryan Darling of Good Cop/Rad Cop !  We swap running stories and dig into growing up in '90s/'00s diet culture, the allure of buffets, and the trial-and-error of finding a way of eating that actually works. Ryan talks about journaling every day, trying to quit his phone, and reframing self-love as an active practice. He recent...

This week on  Shirts in the Pool , we're kicking it solo and catching y'all up on life. We open up about recent weight gain, struggles with overeating, and the emotional ups and downs that come with trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We unpack the pressure of public expectations, dig into patterns of self-sabotage and binge eating, and talk honestly about what accountability looks like. Most...

This week on  Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by Atlanta comedian and actor, Brittany Dent! Brittany shares her journey growing up as a theater kid in a small military town in South Georgia, her early dreams of becoming a theater teacher, and how that path ultimately led her to the stage as a stand-up comedian and actor.  In this honest conversation, Brittany keeps it 100 — opening up about the...

This week on Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by America's Gay Christian Sweetheart, comedian Ian Aber . We dive into growing up with complicated family dynamics and how that shaped his views on food, identity, and comedy.  We explore the challenges of the comedy lifestyle when you're trying to eat well and actually take care of yourself. Ian opens up about binge eating and body image, sharing ho...

This week on  Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by Meghan and Vannessa from TLC's 1000-lb Best Friends . In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Meghan and Vannessa open up about their weight loss journeys, body image struggles, and the emotional highs and lows of transformation. We talk about swimming with loose skin, dating after weight loss, and why being on reality TV can be both inspiring...

This week on  Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by comedian and Roast Battle League MVP Shelley Gruenberg. Shelley shares her journey from being diagnosed with diabetes at 24 to losing 70 pounds over a year and a half through diet and exercise. She talks about the emotional and social aspects of her weight loss, including the impact of her new body on her interactions and the challenges of maintai...

  This week, we're excited to be joined by Scott Bagwill from TLC's  1000-lb Best Friends . New to the show for Season 3, he gives us a look at how he came to be a part of it, and what it was like joining our favorite reality tv cast. Scott takes us behind the scenes of what you don't get to see on camera, what it's like losing weight in front of millions, and sharing the screen with perhaps the b...

This week on Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by comedian and artist Mira Mason. We talk about her journey of reclaiming her body through strength training, working with a coach, and the confidence that comes from getting stronger. A bonafide horse girl, Mira grew up in Arizona riding roughstock, keyhole, and barrel racing — she soon found out you can't be a fat girl and be a rodeo queen. We dive...

This week on Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by actor, writer, and comedian Peyton Johnson. We dive into her comedy pilot,  Office of Residence Life , inspired by her time as a college RA. Meant to be a performer, Peyton shares her journey from majoring in musical theatre to acting at Atlanta's Shakespeare Tavern. We talk stand-up, Pilates (we finally learn what it actually is), and what it's li...

Welcome back to Shirts in the Pool! This week we are joined by comedian Sherry Beersdorf. We talk growing up religous in the south, why comedy feels like the new youth group, and how working out really does help (even if we hate to admit it). We unpack how body dysmorphia affects us on the daily, the allure of Door Dashing Ozempic, and how our relationships with our bodies shape how we see ourselv...

This week, we're joined by Ashely Sutton from TLC's  1000-lb Best Friends for one of our most honest and hilarious episodes yet. Ashely gets real about the emotional side of losing weight on camera—what people don't see behind the scenes, the pressure of public opinion, and how food, friendship, and self-worth are all tangled up in the process. We talk about emotional eating, dating with body dysm...

This week on  Shirts in the Pool , we're joined by our new friend, the hilarious Amber Autry —stand-up comedian, podcaster, and one of the newest additions to  Netflix Is a Joke  (congrats, Amber!). She pulled up from Nashville for the West End Comedy Festival, and we were lucky enough to sit down and talk about everything from food and comedy to therapy and self-worth.   We dive into what it's li...

This week on Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian Cori Isla. Kicking things off, she breaks down her epic Halloween experience dressing as Pikachu. We ask, "Can we stop commenting on other people's bodies?!" Cori also dives into her dad's weight loss journey with Ozempic and the challenges of reconciling with a smaller self-image. We explore the importance of therapy during major weight l...

On this episode of  Shirts in the Pool , we sit down with strength coach and nutritional therapist Lainie Cassel.  You can follow Lainie at @casselwellness and check out her website here .  You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool  here . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts  and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli

On this episode of Shirts in the Pool , we sit down with comedian and actor Darcy Pierce. Darcy opens up about living with gastroparesis—a condition that's reshaped her relationship with food, comfort, and body image. We talk about the long, frustrating process of trial and error she went through to figure out what she could and couldn't eat—journaling every bite, testing her limits, and sometimes...

On this episode of  Shirts in the Pool , we sit down with comedian Drew Harrison for a hilarious and honest conversation about fat jokes, fast food addictions, and finding confidence in comedy. Drew shares stories about his weight loss journey, growing up in North Carolina, and the absurdity of fat jokes. We also dive into: 🍗 The best and worst of fast food (and why quitting it is harder than qui...

This week on Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian Hillary R. Heath to take a deep dive into the world of weight loss medications, specifically GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Hillary shares her personal experience with compounded Tirzepatide, explains how these meds actually work, and gives us an exclusive look behind the curtain at the booming industry driving them.    As a marketing p...

On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian and voice actor Micah Caldwell to discuss her personal journey with Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Having used these weight-loss drugs for eight years, Micah opens up about what led her to try them, her experience with the treatment, and why she ultimately decided to stop. We dive into the mental toll of constant dieting...

On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, comedian Jacob Jonas joins us to talk about growing up as a fat kid, the wild realities of binge eating, and why his dad's poolside commentary still haunts him. We discuss our complicated relationships with food, the social stigma around weight loss drugs like Ozempic, and whether AI is conspiring to erase fat people.   In 2024, Jacob traveled the coun...

On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with our friend, comedian, Leah Bia. In town from New York, we caught up with Leah just days before her first-ever bikini bodybuilding competition*! She gives us an inside look at her preparation, shares what it's like being new to the world of bodybuilding, and helps us gain a whole new respect for the art of posing. We discuss the mental...

On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we welcome our friend, comedian, Amber Chandler. As big fans of My 600lb Life , Mike and Amber bond over their shared admiration of Dr. Now, we look at the nuances of the fat acceptance and body positivity movements, and discover what makes Disney World the most fat-friendly park. We explore the emotional connections we have with food, unpack the exhau...

On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we welcome our good friend Jordan Parrish to discuss her journey from high school athlete to college theatre kid to working actor and comedian. We bond over growing up as bigger athletes, look back at our "Freshman 15", and compare the challenges of pursuing comedy and acting. We also discuss being cast at different sizes and the kinds of roles offered...

REBOOT! Shirts in the Pool is returning to your feeds with brand new episodes. After a long hiatus, Mike and Tank are back to talk about the last 16 months and what's new. Mike's now lost 200 lbs! And Tank's biking more than ever after a 3000-mile year!  Join us as we turn the page with a new season of interviews, fat-rants, and conversations documenting the highs and lows of our 3 year, 300lb-com...

Hey Shirt Gang! We have missed you! We're back with a post-triathlon and summer wrap-up episode! First, we recap the big race and reflect on the latest milestone in our journey so far. Tank talks about recovering from a hamstring injury, and rediscovering his identity as an athlete. Mike shares about hitting a wall and trying to get back into training. We also decide to call this our season finale...

Welcome back Shirt Fam! This week we are joined by Friend of the Podcast, Atlanta based comedian, Brandon Duncan. Brandon shares with us his recent health journey of losing 90 lbs, getting sober, and the positive impact it has had on his life. We talk overcoming the challenge of "All or Nothing" dieting, celebrating those non-scale victories, and how his world has changed in the past 18 months. Yo...