The Big Fat Gay Podcast

This week the boys talk about a fat nude selling at auction for over $30M and Guy Branum’s NYT feature about his Insta and YouTube series on recent gay history . Then we get rolling with a discussion of power chairs, mobility scooters, and public seating .

This week the boys discuss Southwest Airlines’s walk-back (slightly) of its new seating policy and an Instagram post about fat men’s representation in media. Then we take a close look at after-care in the chub/chaser community. 

This week the boys talk about Devil Wears Prada’s Caleb Hearon and his recent interview in the New York Times and a new MET fashion exhibit featuring mannequins with diverse body types . Then we discuss how we contextualize the comments people make about our bodies . 

This week revisit our discussion of the  disgraced former CEO  of A&F,  Britain’s new plan   for fat people  receiving assistance, and  Guy Branum’s  take on being “gifted.” Then we  interview   Superstore’s  Chris Grace  about his new show on Dropout, Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson .

This week we’re revisiting our review of the spooky season cult classic Thinner. The boys talk about a NYT article on the limited value of exercise and a website promoting fat mutual aid . We also discuss our surprising reactions to Steven King’s Thinner . Happy Halloween!

This week we’re revisiting our interview with Corey Sherman. We talk about the  plus-sized suitor  on the Bachelorette, a junk-science study on how  chili peppers make you fat , and Jannarie’s new song,  “Never Been Small.”  Then we talk to filmmaker  Corey Sherman  about his new feature,  “Big Boys.”

This week we’re revisiting our first LIVE episode at BiggerVegas. The boys discuss Will Poulter’s getting in shape for a Marvel movie , the escapades of a plus-sized travel blogger , and respond to audience questions and comments about chubs & chasers.

This week the boys talk about the closure of a neighborhood plus-size clothing store and a “survival guide” for online fat-phobic comments . Then we examine what we see as the rise in social isolation and apathy in the chub/chaser community. 

This week the boys discuss People’s interview with Wendy the Snapple Lady (from 90s ad fame) and Japan’s plus-size clothing culture in the wake of AI and GLP1s. Then we take a deep breath heading into the success and stigma of CPAP masks . 

The boys talk about Jack Black in lingerie and William Hornby’s rant against GLP-1s on Grindr . We also update the story of Trevor and the cleaning lady , and delve into stories of unexpected allies . 

We talk this week about a fat hair stylist reacting to fat-shaming by Southwest Airlines and a fat fitness coach taking a stand against anti-fat bias. Then we tackle a recent incident when fat-shaming comes from inside the house .

It’s the 7th Annual Chubby Awards! It’s time to roll out the red carpet for our picks for outstanding contributions in positivity and visibility for fat people and their admirers in 2025.

The boys talk about a Cass Elliot biopic in the works and an article that cautions GLP-1 drugs may lower libido . Then in honor of our 250th episode, the we revisit one of our oldest and most popular fold related topic.

This week the boys talk about the fat kid meme punching a pro-ICE supporter, and an Australian chef on a mission to help people enjoy their food without guilt . Then we interview Kyle Ridley, a gay TV producer who recently came out publicly as having an eating disorder .

This week we talk about an art student taking a stand by eating AI images exhibited in a gallery and the popularity of Jacob Wysocki’s mantra, “You are a regular guy.” Then we see discuss taking compliments as well as rejections . 

Happy Valentines Day! The boys spend the episode answering your questions and listening to your stories about love, sex, and relationships. 

The boys do something different this week and discuss what we (and you) can do in the face of fascism. In this episode, we bring together stories of people who are taking action contributing their creativity to combat the rising tide we all face. 

This week we talk about a fat personal trainer helping anxious and neurodivergent clients , and Samyra’s article in Self Magazine on why confidence is out and cockiness is in. Then we talk about staking our claim to cockiness as chubs and chasers . 

This week the boys remember NAAFA founder, Bill Fabrey , rejoice at the giant panda’s removal from the endangered species list, and talk about a British man guarding his daughter from familial fat shaming . Then we talk about managing and directing anger during these violent times. 

The boys talk about a loophole in the UK’s ban on daytime junk food ads and revisit an 2008 study about how feeling bad about being fat has worse heath outcomes than simply being fat . Then we look at chasers making content on social media .

This week the boys talk about the DXL/KingSize merger and WebMD’s surprisingly supportive article on fat activist Jessie Diaz-Herrera . Then we talk about the ideals and optimism we’ll be taking into 2026.

This week the boys talk about a sleigh-load of Santa-related news items —merry and otherwise. Then we examine the biggest question of the season: Why has the sale of Grinch decorations surpassed those of Santa this year!?

This week the boys talk about DXL’s new app for right-sizing and a Pakistani artist’s investigation into the taboo parts of ordinary bodies. Then we talk about feeling sexy in winter wear .

We’re back! We discuss a new Miss Piggy movie in the works and Miss Manners’s response to fat shaming pets. Then it’s story time recounting some pleasant recent surprises.

This week the boys talk about halloween horror! First up is a drag zombie movie now in limited release: Queens of the Dead . Then we look at Josh Pangborn ( Skeleton Crew ) and his new recurring role on HBO’s The Chair Company . Finally, we have a spirited discussion around the 2004 horror/comedy Shaun of the Dead .