The Big Fat Gay Podcast

We highlight Divine, Ricki Lake and Mink Stole—all made famous by John Waters films—and an update on the NAAFA campaign for size-freedom: could Delaware be next? Then we talk about the 2007 film Hairspray staring John Travolta and Nikki Blonsky.

The boys chat about the preview for the new Indonesian animated movie, Jumbo, and a reminder from Tigress Osborn about politics and internalized fat-phobia. Then we let our imaginations run wild on fat mythological creatures.

This week the boys talk about an article in the Guardian featuring fat trainers and athletes and TiKToker Jay Salazar dismantling medical fatphobia. Then we unzip to share stories about clothing.

This week the boys talk about a new movie with cowboys & sumos and the “chubby filter” banned from TikTok. Then we discuss our view on birthdays and cake!

This week the boys talk about a new fat, gay rom-com, Things Like This, and Sebastian Conelli's eloquent Instagram rant against fat-joke politics. Then we discuss the fear and desire of chubs and chasers on the dance floor.

This week, the boys talk about Sumo, a new off-Broadway play, and Brendan Carpenter's inspiring post on Instagram about gaining weight. Then we dive into how we've dealt with being triggered by innocent remarks.

Join us for the 6th Annual Chubby Awards, presenting the best of last year's fat representation in business, community, and entertainment.

This week the boys talk about a male athlete being trolled for supposedly wearing a sports bra and the BBC's interview with a plus-size male model during London Fashion Week. Then we discuss one-night stands.

We're out of the studio this week but wanted to share some programing updates. We'll be back with a new episode on March 5th!

The boys talk about a German expert accusing Peppa Pig of fat shaming, a Breakfast Club interview with the fat rapper suing Lyft for size discrimination, and the new show “Same Dress Different Bodies.” Then we discuss people fat-shaming their pets.

Happy Valentine's Day! This week the boys discuss a Wicked plus-sized dancer, Debra DiGiovanni's late nite debut, and 3 tips for navigating medical weight stigma. Then we cozy in the swamp for Shrek 2.

This week we continue discussing our personal Roman Empires, and engage in some Roman trivia.

This week we talk about Chris Burney's retirement from Bowling for Soup, Britain's new teenage world dart champ, and a student essay about boys dealing with eating disorders. Then we each talk about our personal “Roman Empires.”

This week we talk about Body Positivity on Broadway, Phoria's recommendations for fat-friendly clothing, and Lizzo's meditation on Insta. Then we talk about our favorite comfort foods.

This week we're checking in with an update on the LA Fires and share some resources on how to help those who have been affected.

This week, we talk about Britain's new food advertising bans, San Francisco hiring a weight stigma consultant, and RV Mendoza's IG campaign, “Just Do It Fat!.” Then we dig into our own version of in and out for 2025.

This week the boys talk about the discovery of Santa's tomb, a UK report raising alarms about Santa's health, and doctors getting trained in empathy when treating fat kids. Then we discuss the Jack Black movie, Dear Santa.

This week the boys discuss Big Boys scoring big nominations, Adrianne & The Castle, and Caleb Heron in Teen Vogue. Then we discuss threesomes and dating couples seeking a third.

This week we talk about the next wave of Hot Santas, Ghosts star Danielle Pinnock on adversity and diversity, and improvements for fat students in higher ed. Then we interview Great British Bake Off star Janusz Domagala about his cookbook and improving your recipes.

Happy Thanksgiving! This week the boys discuss Gov. Pritzker standing up for the residents of Illinois, Jennifer Owens & Amber Riley Defying Gravity, and William Hornsby's tips for disarming diet talk at the table. Then we share what we're thankful for this year.

This week we feature listeners' letters about the progress they've made, a listener who brought our fat eagle to life, and discuss our self-care tips for dark days and holiday blues.

For our 200th episode, we feature voicemails and letters from listeners on how things have changed for them since we started doing the podcast almost 5 years ago.

This week we discuss the disgraced former CEO of A&F, Britain's new plan for fat people receiving assistance, and Guy Branam's take on being “gifted.” Then we interview Superstore's Chris Grace about his new show on Dropout, Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson.

This week we talk about Fat Bear Week's Final Girl, Azealia Banks's fatphobic Twitter tirade, and the Skinnylicious Menu at Cheesecake Factory. Then we dig into the consumer horror movie, “The Stuff.”

We're scattered around the world this week but wanted to share some reminders about our upcoming episodes..

We talk about how Raven-Symone got CGI'd thinner, Sam Morrison's one-man show, Sugar Daddy, and Sebastian Connelli's take on fat Halloween costumes. Then we discuss navigating Halloween and other holiday parties as a fat person.

This week we talk about the wave of clothing donations in the wake of Ozempic, using Apple Watch to detect sleep apnea, and a dietician's praise of ultra-processed foods. Then we discuss making friends in (and out of) the chub/chaser community.

We talk about Latrice Royale starring in Little Shop of Horrors, Colin Farrell's Penguin fat suit, and Tigress Osborne's“unfriendly reminder.” Then we share what we want to go differently this holiday season.

This week we share more conversations with attendees of BiggerBash about their experiences of the event, their personal journeys the chub/chaser world, and their Big Fat Gay lives. (Part 2 of 2)

This week we share some conversations with attendees of BiggerBash about their experiences of the event, their personal journeys the chub/chaser world, and their Big Fat Gay lives. (Part 1 of 2)

An update about our forthcoming BiggerBash Special coming on Wednesday 9/18.

This week the boys talk about Target shafting plus-sized clothing, the new fat-positive movie Empire Waist, and a bald eagle too “fat” to fly. Then we talk about intergenerational dating.

We talk about a bygone Olympic sport favoring fat people, Keely Brosnan's response to body shaming, and a Sojourners article about Christian anti-fatness. Then we talk about our internalized concerns about masculinity and fatness.

We discuss a Chinese weightlifter helping reshape her country's beauty standards, a child star refusing to tell a fat joke, and a Cosmo article examining changing body standards. Then we talk about our love and hate of exercise.

This week we talk about an upcoming comedy about a lineman turned plus-size model, the Caped Crusader's fat female Penguin, and PopSugar's take on how medical equipment excludes fat people. Then we share stories of family fatphobia.

This week we talk about fat queer rapper Chris Conde, a new Lego ad featuring a chub-chaser couple, and planned changes at Southwest Airlines. Then we look back at Richard Simmons and discuss a video comparing bodybuilding with ob*sity.

We look at a Vox article on filming strangers in public, preview a stop-motion film claiming to be body-positive, discuss a play at Edinburgh Fringe that really is! Then we talk about when friends don't get fat-attraction.

The boys talk about the plus-sized suitor on the Bachelorette, a junk-science study on how chili peppers make you fat, and Jannarie's new song, “Never Been Small.” Then we talk to filmmaker Corey Sherman about his new feature, “Big Boys.”

This week, the boys discuss a new study paying men to lose weight, Kelly Osborne speaking out on being told she's too fat for TV, and an op-ed about anti-fat micro aggressions. Then we talk about a special episode of Drop Dead Diva.

The boys discuss Nicola Coughlin's writing this summer's gay anthem, Richard Simmons sharing his broadway dreams, and Lizzo's reaction to South Park. Then we respond to some listener mail about fat pads.

The boys discuss how GLP-1 drugs offer business opportunities for the weight-loss industry and how medical anti-fat bias hurts thin people too. Then we discuss the responsibility of airports to accommodate disabled fat fliers.

This week the boys discuss Bridgerton's new season of fat/thin romance, Allure's take on Oprah's new stance on diet culture, and Guy Branum's touching tale of plus-size merch. Then we talk about fat innovations we wish for.

This week the boys discuss Delta Burke talking weight-loss amphetamines in Hollywood, TikTok's crack down on diet content, and a Sumo Club in Florida. Then we discuss the state of euphemisms and discomfort around the word fat.

The boys talk about Harry Potter's Aunt Marge floating over London, Aussie football banning skin-fold testing, and NAAFA's Tigress Osborn making Time's top 100. Then we talk about moms, eating, and body image for Mother's Day.

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.

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.

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.

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. Vote at: https://www.theffias.com/voting2024

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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.

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.