The Big Fat Gay Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Talking about issues that fat people and their admirers face in relationships, media, and society. Dan and Trevor (chaser/chub) bring expert opinions on the subjects while Don and Michael (chub/chaser) bring anecdotal experience and lots of questions. Two chubs, two chasers; two Millennials, two Gen-Xers; two experts, two laymen. A well-rounded bunch!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Talking about issues that fat people and their admirers face in relationships, media, and society. Dan and Trevor (chaser/chub) bring expert opinions on the subjects while Don and Michael (chub/chaser) bring anecdotal experience and lots of questions. Two chubs, two chasers; two Millennials, two Gen-Xers; two experts, two laymen. A well-rounded bunch!
Twitter:
@bigfatgaypod
Language:
English
Contact:
2134005114
Website:
https://www.bigfatgaypod.com/
Email:
bigfatgaypod@gmail.com
Episodes
Episode 180: Fat. It’s What’s For Breakfast.
4/30/2024
This week the boys talk about Looksmaxxing, jellyrolls sent to Jelly Roll, and a NYTimes interview with Virginia Sole-Smith who says let your kids eat everything. Then we talk about our favorite fats.
Duration:00:54:23
Episode 179: Ta-ta For Now
4/24/2024
This week the boys talk about the Chris Farley bio pic, fat avatars for Pokemon Go, and Cosmo’s piece on fat people in reality shows. Then…Nipples! Tastes, feels, and techniques.
Duration:00:53:43
Episode 178: Return of Storytime
4/17/2024
This week we highlight mega food companies pushing anti-diet advice, the oat-zempic craze, and the latest fatphobia in South Korea. Then the boys tell some fat anecdotes.
Duration:01:04:52
Episode 177: Everybody Gets Pets
4/10/2024
We feature Jezebel’s essay on Travis Kelce’s so-called dad bod, a GOP candidate’s stand to raise fat people’s insurance premiums, and anti-fat bias in the workplace. Then we talk about living in a body you’re not attracted to.
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Duration:00:59:43
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4/8/2024
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Duration:00:01:09
Episode 176: S3 EP14
4/3/2024
We talk about a new ob*sity study, Lizzo’s swimwear collection, and bigger seats to entice people back to the theatre. Then we dive into an old Golden Girls episode: Picture it: Blanche gets a visit from her fat daughter.
Duration:00:58:48
Episode 175: Nomancing the Stone
3/27/2024
This week the boys discuss Eli Lily’s new ob*sity ad campaign, Pinterest’s roll-out of body-type searches, and NPR’s feature on body-positive hikers. Then we talk about the difference between meeting online vs IRL.
Duration:00:53:07
Episode 174: Donut For Your Thoughts?
3/20/2024
We discuss plus-size representation on morning shows, fat-shaming in British parliament, and a cozy internet grandma sharing about eating disorder recovery. Then we talk about kisses, woofs, and other emoticons used to flirt online.
Duration:00:53:33
Episode 173: The 5th Annual Chubbies
3/13/2024
As they do every year, the boys bestow the coveted Chubby Awards, their picks for the best in fat-positive events, media, and business.
Duration:00:55:18
Episode 172: Fatheart
3/6/2024
We talk about Oprah’s departure from Weight Watchers,, Jaquel Spivey’s new Damian in Mean Girls, and a San Diego Magazine essay about photography and body image outside the binary. Then we discuss chasers’ struggle with body image and weight-gain.
Duration:00:58:46
Episode 171: Dear Gays…
2/28/2024
The boys talk about drug companies’ attempts to woo body-positive influencers, a great new workout studio called Power-Plus Wellness, and a UK advice columnist combating a mother’s fat-shaming. Then we read and answer some listener mail.
Duration:00:52:11
Episode 170: We Did It, Joe
2/21/2024
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.
Duration:00:59:46
BFGP 169.5: Valentine’s Day 3: Love Hard with a Vengeance
2/14/2024
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)
Duration:00:52:11
Episode 169: Valentine’s Day 3: Love Hard with a Vengeance
2/13/2024
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)
Duration:00:44:29
Episode 168: Skinny Dip or Chunky Dunk?
2/7/2024
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.
Duration:00:55:19
Episode 167: That’s So Interesting…
2/1/2024
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.
Duration:00:48:53
Episode 166: Age Before Booty
1/24/2024
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.
Duration:00:54:21
Episode 165: The Artist Formerly Known As Weight Watchers
1/17/2024
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.
Duration:00:57:23
Episode 164: Health, Wealth, or Horniness?
1/10/2024
We discuss the dust-up over a plus-size influencer’s seat belt extender, 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.
Duration:00:50:08
Episode 163: Comfort and Joy
12/13/2023
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.
Duration:00:53:56