The Big Fat Gay Podcast

This week we tackle FinnAir’s voluntary  passenger weigh-ins , a new study that links  body appreciation with better sex , and a  Men’s Health  article on  men and body acceptance . Then we discuss how to spot  scams aimed at fat people .

Happy Valentine's Day! In this conclusion of our Valentine’s two-part episode , the boys answer questions about chub/chaser sex , dating , and relationships . (Part 2 of 2)

Happy Fat Tuesday! As always, in a two-part Valentine’s episode , the boys answer questions about chub/chaser sex, dating, and relationships . (Part 1 of 2)

This week we talk about   racist AI art in Fortnite , a proposed  "Obesity Bill of Rights"  for healthcare, and plus-size model  Zack Miko’s  awesome PSA on breathing. Then we tell  stories  of  cruising  and other fat adventures.

This week we talk about a BBC exposé about  unscrupulous weight-loss surgery , a WaPo op-ed comparing Ozempic to orthodontia , and a report on  FatCon in Seattle . Then we dig into people’s strange  reactions to weight loss .

The boys discuss a NYT article on  weight-loss ads targeting brides , the  new children’s book  based on the song “If I Were a Fish,” and an article about  body-shaming infants . Then we look at  aging in the chub/chaser community .

This week we talk about  WW’s so-called apology  for body-shaming, an ex-exec’s comments praising  excluding certain customers , and a CNN op-ed saying  let fat people be .  Then we dig into the  sad fat guy stereotype . 

We discuss the dust-up over a plus-size influencer’s seat belt extende r, how NYC’s new anti-discrimination law may affect fat dancers , and NPR's recap of Philly FatCon . Then we look at what we’d like to see more and less of in 2024.

We talk about the  war on fat Santa , gut  microbes’ effect  on the rest of our body, and the saga of  Randolph the Rotund Reindeer . Then we discuss  Melissa McCarthy’s  new holiday movie,  Genie .

The boys highlight  Harvey Guillén’s  latest interview and photospread,  Love Actually  director’s regret over the  movie’s fat jokes , and a listener mail on a university discussions on Gluttony in Dante's Inferno.

The boys discuss an anti-fat subway sign in S. Korea, Fashionista’s report on how fashion schools address size-inclusivity , and a new plus-size fashion designer , Nikhil Kapoor. Then we tackle food policing during the holidays.

We discuss a shop owner l owering prices on plus-size clothes , a delivery service looking to pay people to eat , and a guide for e ating with fat-phobes . Then we talk about what we’re grateful for this year.

This week the boys tackle a  WSJ article  on the  gray market in ob*sity meds , a study about # bodypositivity on TikTok , and  our award   from Full-Figured Industry!  Then we review your recommendations for  making homes more fat-friendly .

The boys discuss fitness trolls , how Dove & Nike are encouraging fat kids in sports , and thoughts on the current state of Big Fat Gay dating .

The boys discuss ABC’s article on  beauty filters and self-esteem , the  exclusion of fat people from drug trials , and WaPo’s article on  plus-size travel , which we amplify in asking  “where do you wish you could go?”

We talk about  Emily Blunt’s  fat-shaming faux pas, the strange contents of  Miriam Margolyes’s  handbag, and NPR’s report on whether  weight-loss drugs are hurting the fat-rights movement . Then we look at  self-care tips  for the fall.

This week we discuss the winner of  Fat Bear Week , fat dancer/choreographer  Diego Basilio , and a mom  heading off anti-fat bias  with her  kid’s pediatrician . Then we respond to an email about  getting fat-shamed by a stranger  while on a date.

This week we talk about a study about  malfunctioning fat , letters to the  NYT on limited fashion choices , and Pinterest’s new  algorithm to show more body types . Then we talk about our  relationship to being photographed .

This week we discuss food companies that pay online nutrition influencers , the legacy of the late Fernando Botero , and a plus-size look at NY Fashion Week . Then we talk about people who saw us for more than we thought we were . 

We talk about the  Scottish Food Crime Unit’s  latest arrest,  Jessica Simpson’s  calorie  un conscious kids, and a  fat black woman  who runs  marathons and mentors  kids. Then we share stories of  overcoming low expectations —ours and other’s.

The boys talk about a study of the  weight of serving dishes , the airlines’ requirement to  weigh passengers , and the  Guardian’s  weigh-in on  kids and diet culture . Then we discuss  weight stigma in politics . Please send clean clothes in good condition (size 3XL-6XL) to : Adaptive Maui PO BOX 791465 Paia, HI 96779 (USPS Flat rate boxes are great for this)

The boys discuss the  Guardian’s  interview with the  fat body double  from  Shallow Hall , size diversity in  Janelle Monäe’s  new video, and the Baltimore community group  rejecting diet culture . Then we tackle  disaster prep  when you’re fat.

The boys talk about the allegations against Lizzo , the NYT take on plus-size fashion , and a different kind of fat camp for kids in CO. Then we talk about what we’d like to see in a Big Fat Gay Convention.

We talk about the problem with  Diablo 4’s body diversity , fat  fashion that isn’t clothing , and Seattle’s attempt at  weight-neutral healthcare . Then we look at some  costume ideas  for a fat, fabulous  Halloween .

The boys discuss companies catering to  fat travelers , FatCon, a plus-sized industry convention , and some tips for  combating anti-fat bias in the workplace . Then we do a deep dive into  making a first move  and how to gauge interest.