More Than Tracy Turnblad

In a Valentine's Day special episode, Abby and Maya are joined by Jenna Vesper of Date Card Pod and Roses for Every Body, aka the fat Bachelor inclusion campaign! We discuss Roses for Every Body's philosophy, goals, and accomplishments, and why fat representation in reality TV is so rare but so important. Change.org petition: https://www.change.org/p/a-campaign-for-body-diversity-in-the-bachelor-franchise?recruiter=1270331571&recruited_by_id=ec3e96a0-fa82-11ec-bac9-f7a2bbc5abb1&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylink Roses for Every Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosesforeverybody/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Roses for Every Body on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosesforeverybody Roses for Every Body on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roses4everybod?s=20&t=LkoKyvncSvxmAQMo1tHXXw Date Card Pod: https://www.instagram.com/datecardpod/?hl=en Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/ Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballester Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino

This week Abby catches up on the culture, the holidays, and the Patreon price drop (our bonus episode tier is now $3)! Then she is joined by Evany Majano aka @toomuchev on TikTok to discuss growing up, dating, and having sex while fat. Apologies for the sound quality on the interview - we did our best but it's far from perfect! Evany's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toomuchev Evany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanymajano/ Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Instagram posts by Maya Ballester Logo design by Abby Martino

Abby catches up on podcast business, what she's been watching, and the horrors of turning 26. Then she is joined by Maya and actor and teacher Katy Geraghty, who is currently playing Little Red in Into the Woods on Broadway! Topics include costume horror stories, dance class, why Maya shouldn't play Tracy Turnblad, moving to NYC with your first Broadway show, and Disney's Reflect. Katy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com › katy.geraghty Katy's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katygeraghty Into the Woods on Broadway | Official Site Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/ Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballester Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino

Today Abby and Maya tackle the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus! After a brief recap of this week's Taylor Swift Anti-Hero video scale shot internet drama, they dissect Hocus Pocus 1 and 2, including fat icon Mary Sanderson, Walgreens, virginity, Kathy Najimy's weight loss, and more. Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/ Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballester Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino

It's fall so obviously it's time for you to hear the Gilmore Girls episode! First, Abby begs for podcast reviews and chats about life updates, A League of Their Own, fall, and being in her romcom era. Then you'll hear our formerly Patreon exclusive episode on all the fat representation and fatphobia in Gilmore Girls, featuring Abby's little sister Layla (with whom she has been watching Gilmore Girls since they were both too young to understand what Lorelai and Christopher did on that balcony). Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino

Abby and Maya catch up about recent TikTok fatphobia drama. Then they are joined by @megsforfun aka Megan Mapes to discuss fat admirers on social media and analyze the reasons men cite for why they like fat women. Megan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megsforfun?lang=en Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megsforfun/?hl=en Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/ Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballester Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino

We're back with an update on the podcast! Abby and Maya sit down to chat about the future of the podcast and how we'll be doing more episodes together on the main feed on specific fat media and other topics in addition to Abby's interviews. Then film analyst and fellow podcaster BJ Colangelo comes on to discuss the play version of the upcoming film The Whale starring Brendan Fraser. This is the longest episode of all time, which feels right after our summer hiatus <3 if you have any thoughts on The Whale or episode requests, please reach out on social media or email morethantracyturnblad@gmail.com! BJ's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bjcolangelo?s=20&t=VqQTqEnQNaPYX0j6MpG4ug BJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjcolangelo/?hl=en BJ's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bjcolangelo?lang=en This Ends At Prom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-ends-at-prom/id1527896223#episodeGuid=57a8e560bebafbbe8b4d8da1%3A5f38aab462c23339b56ea4f6%3A5f4289f2a662a571344c220e Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/ Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballester Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino

We've made it to the final episode before informal Edinburgh Fringe hiatus! Abby vents about the fatsuits in the recent Elvis and Batman movies, and then chats with theatre journalist Meg Masseron about Beanie Feldstein's unceremonious departure from Funny Girl. Meg and Abby also discuss loving love, cyberbullying, being sexually obsessed with The Phantom of the Opera, and of course L*a M*ch*le. Edinburgh Fringe Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/more-than-tracy-turnblad Edinburgh Fringe Fund Raiser: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/more-than-tracy-turnblad-at-the-edinburgh-fringe#/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Meg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megmasseron/ Meg's Twitter: https://twitter.com/megmasseron Meg's Muckrack page: https://muckrack.com/meg-masseron-1 Meg's Funny Girl article in American Theatre Magazine: https://www.americantheatre.org/2022/07/12/fat-failure-why-so-much-rain-on-beanies-parade/ Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Producer & Host: Abby Rose Morris Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester Cover art by Abby Martino

The world is in shambles so Abby briefly discusses emergency contraception for fat people and gives an update on Edinburgh Fringe prep for More Than Tracy Turnblad the solo show. Then she is joined by writer, producer, host, and creator of The Fat Girl Show Yael Tygiel to chat about Barbizon, hosting, early puberty, dating apps, and reading fat romance. Yael's Website: http://www.yaeltygiel.com/ Yael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaeltygiel/ The Fat Girl Show: http://www.thefatgirlshow.com/ The Fat Girl Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatgirlshow/ Emergency Contraception & Weight (Patreon article): https://www.patreon.com/posts/68239824 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/102e8994 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com

In the most overshare-y intro segment ever, Abby discusses fat queer stereotypes and how they have showed up in her life. Then she is joined by Ross Wade for a frank discussion about being a man with an eating disorder, preferring a fat partner, and writing for children's animated TV shows. Apologies for the dog sounds in the background, but we promise to post a pic of Ross's adorable Morky on Instagram! ***CONTENT WARNING: There is a significant discussion of eating disorders in the first half of this episode. Skip from the end of the intro to about 44:00 to avoid it.*** Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Support More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo! (https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4) Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com

This week, Abby gushes about A Strange Loop, aka the "big, Black, and queer-ass American Broadway show!" Then Gillian Hassert comes on the podcast for a chat about practical props, drag queens, love, and her experiences as an understudy on the national tour of Oklahoma. More Than Tracy Turnblad the solo show performs in NYC this Friday at 9:30 and Saturday at 8! FRIDAY 6/10 TICKETS: https://donttellmamanyc.com/shows/6691-abby-morris-more-than-tracy-turnblad-6-10-22 SATURDAY 6/11 TICKETS: https://donttellmamanyc.com/shows/6691-abby-morris-more-than-tracy-turnblad-6-10-22 Gillian's website: https://www.gillianhassert.com/ Gillian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillynotjam/ Gillian's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gillynotjam?lang=en Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

In a little catch-up, Abby discusses Lizzo's Big Grrrls, Roe v. Wade, and where to get tickets to the More Than Tracy Turnblad show. Then she is joined by Jennifer Weiner, bestselling author of 16 novels, including The Summer Place which came out last week! They talk book cover trends, Carnie Wilson, diet culture, growing up without a TV, school weigh-ins, finding your style in a larger body, and adapting books for the screen. *This episode contains a brief mention of suicide when Jen discusses the book "Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York"! Skip forward a couple minutes at 42:23 and you'll be able to avoid it. Reserve tickets here for More Than Tracy Turnblad at Don't Tell Mama on June 10th and June 11th! Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Support More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo! (https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4) Jen's Website: http://www.jenniferweiner.com/ Buy The Summer Place: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Summer-Place/Jennifer-Weiner/9781501133572 Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferweinerwrites/ Jen's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenweinerwrites?lang=en Jen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferweiner Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

*This episode was originally a Patreon exclusive episode posted on March 11th. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, subscribe at patreon.com/morethantracyt!* Abby and More Than Tracy Turnblad co-producer Maya Ballester discuss the 2006 film Phat Girlz, starring Mo'Nique. ALSO: our fund raiser for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has officially met its goal, but we are keeping the GoFundMe and Venmo open to fund raise for any additional costs that may come up. Thanks so much to all who shared and donated!!! Support More Than Tracy Turnblad on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Support More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo! (https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4) Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/ Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballester Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

WELCOME TO SEASON 3! Abby examines her motivations for keeping kosher for Passover and the relationship between religious fasting and disordered eating. Then she is joined by Samantha Aucoin, one of the stars of the new SyFy show Astrid & Lilly Save The World! Abby and Samantha gab about kissing scenes, Glee, seeing your face onscreen, not having butts, watching TV fat characters in public vs. alone, and of course, Sam's experience auditioning for and filming Astrid & Lilly Save The World! Watch Astrid & Lilly on SyFy: https://www.syfy.com/astrid-lilly-save-the-world You can also find it on YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, NBC, and more! Samantha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaaucoin/?hl=en Support More Than Tracy Turnblad on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Support More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo! (https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4) Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester

Welcome back besties! Abby announces the Edinburgh Fringe run of the original More Than Tracy Turnblad aka her solo show, which you can donate to here. Then comedian/musician Rachel A. Schrock comes on to put her comedy studies degree to use analyzing all the Fat Amy jokes in Pitch Perfect 1, 2, and 3. The topic of this special bonus episode was chosen by our listeners and followers, aka you! To hear part 2, a deep dive into Rebel Wilson's whole career, subscribe to the More Than Tracy Turnblad Patreon at the Quirky Best Friend tier or higher. Support More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo! (https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4) Rachel's carrd: https://razmatini.carrd.co/ Find her on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, BandCamp, and SoundCloud! Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester

In this special bonus episode, dating behavior specialist and coach Christan Marashio (she/they) aka @dateologycoach on TikTok joins Abby to answer listener questions about dating while fat. They discuss avoiding intimacy, getting asked out as a joke, West Elm Caleb, and why men are so afraid of fat women being interested in them. Happy Valentine's Day and FUCK THAT GUY! Christan's website: https://www.dateologycoach.com/ Submit a dating question for Christan to answer on their Patreon or Substack! Christan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dateologycoach Christan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristanm/ Coach with Christan: https://www.dateologycoach.com/book-a-session Christan's Podcast: https://www.dateologycoach.com/podcast The Wesendonck Project website: https://www.poemsinmyhand.com/ Support More Than Tracy Turnblad on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester

In the final episode of season 2, Abby celebrates More Than Tracy Turnblad's first anniversary and discusses the first two episodes of Somebody Somewhere, the new HBO series starring Bridget Everett as a rare true fat protagonist. Then she chats with plus size model/actress/dancer Brittany Wilborn about attending a performing arts high school, suddenly becoming attractive to boys, Janet Jackson, levels of privilege within the plus size community, how to make fitness spaces more fat-inclusive, and winning the Miss Full-Figured USA pageant. Brittany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanywilborn_plusmodel/ The Wesendonck Project website: https://www.poemsinmyhand.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester

This week, Abby introduces More Than Tracy Turnblad's brand new PATREON! Then she is joined by past guest Sarai Cole and her collaborator Mary Kelly, to talk about their new piece, "The Wesendonck Project: Poems In My Hand." This week's main interview features radio programmer and voice actor Harry Minot, who shares his experiences with fat genes, calipers, accidental weight loss, NAAFA, and dieting, as well as some harrowing tales of growing up fat in the 1960s. ***This episode contains discussions of suicide, and mentions of weight numbers in a conversation about unintentional weight loss.*** Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Harry's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/harryminot Harry's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harry.minot The Wesendonck Project website: https://www.poemsinmyhand.com/ Sarai's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopsaraicole/ Mary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marytjk/ Some of the fat activists and creators mentioned in today's episode: Bill Fabry & NAAFA Da’Shaun Harrison The Fat Underground Charlotte Cooper Marquisele Mercedes Marvin Grossworth & Fat Pride Llewlyn Louderback & Fat Power Lynn McAfee Katherine Alyse & The Fat One Katherine Scarborough Saucyé West and #fightforinclusivity Karen Scott Jones Dr. Paul Ernsberger & Rethinking Obesity Substantia Jones & Adipositivity Sofie Hagen Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back Podcast Maintenance Phase Podcast Big Fat Gay Podcast Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester

Abby somehow manages not to do another intro segment on Euphoria (after last night's episode?? It was HARD!), and instead talks about her least favorite fat trope, the Sad Tragic Fat Girl (In Unrequited Love), or the tragic fat girl for short. Then Stephanie Lexis, an actress/singer-songwriter/comedian/advocate for body diversity in theatre comes on the podcast to discuss positive body image vs. body positivity, Never Have I Ever (the Netflix show not the game), diabetes, recovering from binge eating disorder, college dance program weigh-ins, Disney princesses, and why she actually likes Insatiable. ***This episode contains significant discussions of eating disorders, including bingeing and extreme restrictive behaviors. The BED talk is peppered throughout the episode, but to skip the restriction part, skip forward a few minutes after the question about college dance program weigh-ins.*** SUBMIT A DATING QUESTION HERE! Join The Broadway Body Positivity Project Facebook Group Follow The Broadway Body Positivity Project on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube! Ask Polly Advice Column: "My Friend Lost Weight and Now I Want Him. Am I Shallow?" @classyfattybabe on TikTok Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester

It's way past time for an intro about the fat representation in Harry Potter! Abby discusses the good, bad, and ugly fat characters from the series, including Dudley Dursley, Hagrid, Molly Weasley, and more. Then she is joined by voice actor Maria Pendolino for a chat about the dEliA’s catalogue, the freedom of voiceover, whether or not to eat the chips on the plane, wedding dress shopping, fit modeling, voicing diet ads, and refusing to watch This Is Us. SUBMIT A DATING QUESTION HERE - email morethantracyturnblad@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok! Maria's website: https://www.voicebymaria.com/ Maria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariapendo/?hl=en Maria's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariapendo?s=20 Plus Size Bridal Salons (LA): https://www.dellacurva.com/ https://strutbridalsalon.com/ Rachel Wiley Poem "10 Honest Thoughts on Being Loved by a Skinny Boy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRFOTqTicvY Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_ http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Logo design by Abby Martino Assistant Producer: Maya Ballester