The Big Fat Gay Podcast

We discuss Patrick Starrr’s foray into plus-size fashion , one company’s “radical” use of mannequins that look like their customers, and chub/chaser bars and monthly events —what we miss and what we don’t.

This week the boys talk about Trevor’s run-in with reality TV, fat fight scenes , fat hikers of Mt. Kilimanjaro , and the backlash against fat liberation in social media.

The boys continue their stories of chub/chaser life and give a tip for a fat-friendly children’s book. We also play 2 truths and a lie (part 2 of 2).

This week we discuss anti-fat bias in clearing people for knee-replacement surgery, blaming fat kids for Covid deaths, and plus-sized fashion at the MET Gala. Also, we get personal, and tell a few stories from our chub/chaser lives (part 1 of 2).

This week the guys talk about crop tops on Alaska Airlines, Sarah Paulson’s response to her critics about wearing a fat suit, and the impact of toxic masculinity on growing up fat in Hollywood.

This week the guys talk about recent interviews by Harvey Guillén and Alana Thompson (aka Honey Boo Boo ) and how we can help people suffering in Lousiana and TX . We also offer some self-care techniques for grim times.

We talk about Old Navy making their stores more inclusive , Melissa McCarthy 's new movie, and ways to support Afghan refugees . Plus we unpack OnlyFans near banning of adult content and what it means for the growing movement to sanitize the internet . Link to listen in bio!

This week the boys discuss the ongoing battle fat people face to receive adequate healthcare , Nicole Byer's new stand-up special, and tattoos for fat bodies . We also recast fat suits with fat actors.

The boys talk about Lizzo needing her 6’ of space, Jonah Hill’s new body-positive tattoo , and a club in Miami that is expressly prohibits fat women .

We discuss a BBW motorcycle crew, a new big fat gay musical, and Healthy-ish’s interviews w/ Jana Schmieding & Jessamyn Stanley. We also discuss deciding on whether to go to chub/chaser events in this new surge of COVID.

We discuss David Harbour’s weight loss for Black Widow and his wife’s "mixed feelings,” a study that concludes fat men with metastatic prostate cancer outlive their lean cohorts, and the delicate dance of introvert/extrovert dating .

The boys talk about a straight chub/chaser couple taking flack in Britain, the bullying of a CDC researcher who followed data over dogma, and the plethora of euphemisms for the F word— fat .

We discuss  stolen fat people pics , Pinterest’s new  ban on weight-loss ads , and  body-positivity’s able-ism . We also talk about  navigating outings with friends and family in a post-vax world.

The boys talk about the horrors of being fat in New Zealand , a doctor’s article on the prejudices of obesity research , and some tips for traveling fat this summer. We also answer a chaser’s email about not finding a chub as attractive since he’s lost weight.

This week the boys discuss a fat-shamed dress mannequin in England, Samantha Bee taking on the weight-loss industry , and getting fat-shamed in life when you least expect it.

This week the boys talk about  Paul Walter Hauser’s  work in Disney’s Cruella , how to  rent a fat person  in Japan, and a recent NPR article extolling  bariatric surgery for adolescents .

We're back recording all in the same room! This week we talk about a fat-friendly British musical and the ins and outs of hooking up at chub/chaser events like Big Bayou.

Please stand by and enjoy some music while you wait.

Dan and Don continue their conversation about some of the concerns that come up for people when attending a chub/chaser event .

Dan and Don sit down to address some of the concerns that come up for people when attending a chub/chaser event.

Trevor and Michael continue their conversation about chub/chaser friendships , with or without benefits, and other aspects of emotional and physical intimacy .

Trevor and Michael  sit down to chat about  chub/chaser friendships , with or without  benefits , and other aspects of  emotional and physical intimacy .

The boys highlight a study about men dealing with poor body image and an article about finding body liberation through roller-skating . We also talk with Tigress Osborn of NAAFA about fat liberation and the programs the organization has going on in May.

This week the boys discuss Europe's first plus-size Playboy cover model, Lizzo’s partnership with Dove to “transform social media,” and pitch their ideas for reboots of shows staring fat actors .

It’s the second annual Chubby Awards! The boys give discuss year’s outstanding efforts in movies and TV that promote body diversity and fat positivity .