The Big Fat Gay Podcast

Happy Fat Liberation Month! The boys talk about the lack of body diversity in Troye Sivan’s new video , fat Finnish artist Iiu Susiraja’s self-portraiture , and Ghosts star Danielle Pinnock’s take on Lizzo haters. Then we delve into a listener letter about money and dating .

We talk this week about  Harvey Guillen’s fashion  on the red carpet, a NYT article on  open relationships , and Vice’sinterview with  fat activist Demon Derriere . Then we dive into the difference that  time and perspective  make.

This week we talk about the upcoming doc about  Aubrey Gordon  (aka Your Fat Friend), the  eating-disorder chatbot  that went rogue, and the ADA’s new (problematic) BMI guidance . Then we share our surprise when  fat-acceptance goes well !

The boys highlight  fat travel adventurer Jeff Jenkins’s  new TV show,  Derry Girl’s Siobhán McSweeney  slaying at the BAFTAs, and the push to make  air travel more fat-inclusive . Then we share our stories of  teachers  who influenced  our body image .

The boys talk about a monster-in-law 's letter to Dear Abby , Lizzo getting real, and a Fat Watch: Rewind about youth stepping up in Fat Activism . Then they share some listener mail about drugs in the bedroom .

This week the boys discuss Andrew Christian 's THICK flop, the demise of Jenny Craig , and a major win for Size Freedom in NYC. Then they dive into a listener mail about navigating chub/chaser dating while neurodivergent.

We talk about an anti-fat teen’s comeuppance on social media and the companies offering plus-size clothing and social events . Then we share some chub chaser stories: “has this ever happened to you?"

The boys talk about Alex Newell's favorite Whitney Houston song, a fat ensemble takes on musical theater, and the Cinderella Project helping fat kids dress for prom . Then we talk about fat representation in “Shrek."

The boys tackle Naked (fat?) Boys Singing , Asian plus-size store names on TikTok, and a study on avoiding weight stigma . Then we look at fat as an identity or characteristic in dating.

We talk about  Lizzo’s  take on  Victoria Secret , Gwyneth Paltrow’s  wellness smack-down , and resources to  support trans folks . Then we  respond to listener  trying to  be an ally  to their fat sister.

We discuss Jennifer Coolidge’s Power Ranger photo shoot, Esquire’s take on plus-size men in fashion , and a 1998 commentary from a female fat admirer . Then we explore staying resilient (or just getting started) in fat allyship.

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It’s the fourth annual Chubby Awards! The boys discuss outstanding examples of fat positive tv, film, and more from 2022.

This week we talk about revising  Roald Dahl , giving  Barney  a make-over, and a successful  plus-size clothing swap . Then we tackle  setting and respecting boundaries  in chub/chaser dating.

This week we discuss an influencer in the crossfire of body positivity , seating on Universal’s Mario Kart (not universal), and look back at NY Girth & Mirth’s website from 2001. Then we weigh in on trending Twink Death .

Happy Valentines Day! We talk about what ever happened to  plus-size male models ,  Lizzo’s fashion  at the  Grammy’s , and  burlesque  taking back  body positivity . Then we tackle the pressure that comes with  Valentine’s Day .

We highlight a  fat black tenor  playing Carnegie Hall after years of  body shaming , a new musical in  Calgary  about  the F(at) word , and the 1973 “ Fat Lib Manifesto .” Then we tackle  fat phobia  coming from inside the house! 

We circle back on  Robert Pattinson  and Hollywood  diet culture ,  M&M’s  dive into the  culture wars , and  UK Glamour’s  take on a plus-size yoga instructor in a  Gatorade  commercial. Then an update on  our   trips and moves .

The boys talk about Rutherford Falls’s Jena Schmeiding’s take on diet culture and Hollywood, an article about the lack of plus-sized fashion for fat kids, and Ask Amy’s response to a fat-phobic mom. Then we dive into how we accommodate fat bodies at home and travel.

In this minisode, we share a listener mail about Brazil’s protections for fat people and discuss what diet or wellness trends we’d most like to see disappear in 2023.

As we begin our fourth year of the podcast, we feature Eureka’s new video , a Brazilian win for fat accommodation . Then we talk about what we’re hoping 2023 brings to each of us. 

This week the boys discuss a “spicy” new  plus-size romance  novel, the  shortage of Santas , and an AI-generated poem that  celebrates fatness . Then we do a deep dive into the  Queen Latifah  movie,  Last Holiday . 

This week the boys discuss  Mashable’s  beef with the  lack of plus-size theater seating , SNL’s  Big Boys  video, and  Guy Brannum’s  travels with  The Whale . Then we talk about  mentorship  in the  gay and chub/chaser  community. 

We discuss  Lizzo’s  new documentary,  Rebel Wilson’s   controversial  new clothing line, and Everyday Health’s suggestions for dealing with  insulting body comments . Then it’s  Our Favorite Things —gifts for the chub or chaser in your life.

The boys talk about Lizzo’s LA concert, David Harbor’s new movie, and a plus-size boutique in Portland. Then we tackle terms like straight-size , skinny , twink and where all the men are at in fat lib.