The Big Fat Gay Podcast

The boys talk about our new Patreon going live, a new study showing how anti-fat discrimination shortens life-expectancy , the lag in plus-size men’s fashion , and tips and tricks we use to counter negativity and poor body image .

This week the boys highlight Desiree Burch's new YouTube series, Profiles in Fatness , answer a listener question about where to find bodybuilder chasers , and talk about current trends in negative male body image .

This week we talk about a Shrek burlesque show from Australia, Lizzo’s new line of shape-shifting “bodywear,” and a new line of plus-sized NFTS that makes us ponder whether people would choose to be fat in the metaverse ?

This week we mark the passing of a giant in the chub/chaser community and the debut of Lizzo’s new reality show . We also discuss the HuffPo article on going back to the office after gaining 70 lbs , and talk about the first time we heard chub , chaser , and gay .

It’s the third-annual Chubby Awards ! Every year we single out noteworthy representation of fat people or their admirers in media- and more. Find out who we gave a Chubby- could it be… you?

This week we talk about “ World Obesity Day ,” answer a listener’s letter about fitting in to the chub/chaser scene as a trans person , and discuss the ups and downs of long-distance relationships . 

The boys talk about celebrity bear Hank the Tank , Lizzo’s new reality TV show , and a letter from a listener asking us to invent our ideal chub/chaser event .

This week the boys talk about new robotic surgery for a patient with high BMI, how we feel about and perceive numbers on the scale , and the wacky predictions about fat people from pseudo-statistics. It’s the numbers episode!

In part 2 of our annual Valentine’s Day episode, we continue answering listener questions about about taking sexy pictures, navigating the apps , and share a chocolate themed bit .

In part 1 of our annual  Valentine’s Day  episode, we  answer listener questions  about about Valentine’s activities  in and out of the bedroom ,  postcoital movies , and  more .(Part 2 drops on Wednesday!)

We continue our discussion about what we’ve learned as chubs & chasers and play a trivia game about corporate candy mascots . (Part 2 of 2)

The boys talk about the new M&M redesign , triumphs of a plus-sized adventurer , and a case of misdiagnosis because the patient was fat . We also share personal stories about what we’ve learned as chubs & chasers. (Part 1 of 2)

We talk about comedian Bridget Everett , the Sun’s remarkably pleasant feature on fat admirers , and a Twitter post that TV/movie writers stop making fat jokes . We also talk about the uneasy alliance of sexuality and political activism in the fatosphere.

This week we talk about two fat girls opening a demonic portal on SciFi, Self Magazine’s new series on the future of fitness , and what rebranding would look like for the plus-sized men’s fashion .

This week features a  300lb man on the cover of  Runners World , Ragen Chastain’s medical study round-up of why  diets don’t work , and a letter from a listener wondering  how to respond to chasers  less interested in him because he’s lost weight.

Back from the holidays, we talk about fashion models wearing fat suits and a listener’s letter about fighting fat-phobia working with people with intellectual disabilities . We also discuss dealing with other people’s New Year’s resolutions .

For the holidays, the guys give their Christmas wishes for the new year and read an especially moving letter we received.

We discuss Nicole Byer’s new stand-up special, a journalist’s deep dive into flawed obesity statistics , and a pharmaceutical company’s suspect efforts to destigmatize fatness. We also look jocks who’ve gained a few pounds rebranding themselves as “chubs.”

Back from hiatus, the boys talk about a diverse, size-inclusive production of Beauty and the Beast , singer/dancer Kyle McIntire's new cover of 30/90, and stories of our Thanksgiving travel .

In part 2, Dan and Michael continue their discussion about communication and other issues the come up between chubs and chasers .

Dan and Michael talk about communication, why size sometimes matters, and other issues that come up between chubs and chasers .

Don and Trevor continue their discussion on chasers ,  communication styles , and a proposal for a new holiday .

Don and Trevor discuss chasers, communication styles, New York vs LA, and hugs.

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!

The boys discuss Kumail Nanjiani's interview about getting buff for Eternals and yet another fat suit for Renée Zellweger’s latest movie. Also, we talk to Sam King of Cruising at Large about chub/chaser cruises .