This week the boys talk about the DXL/KingSize merger and WebMD’s surprisingly supportive article on fat activist Jessie Diaz-Herrera. Then we talk about the ideals and optimism we’ll be taking into 2026.

This week the boys talk about a sleigh-load of Santa-related news items—merry and otherwise. Then we examine the biggest question of the season: Why has the sale of Grinch decorations surpassed those of Santa this year!?

This week the boys talk about DXL’s new app for right-sizing and a Pakistani artist’s investigation into the taboo parts of ordinary bodies. Then we talk about feeling sexy in winter wear.

We’re back! We discuss a new Miss Piggy movie in the works and Miss Manners’s response to fat shaming pets. Then it’s story time recounting some pleasant recent surprises.

This week the boys talk about halloween horror! First up is a drag zombie movie now in limited release: Queens of the Dead. Then we look at Josh Pangborn (Skeleton Crew) and his new recurring role on HBO’s The Chair Company. Finally, we have a spirited discussion around the 2004 horror/comedy Shaun of the Dead.

This week the boys talk about Major Attaway’s Little Shop of Horrors music video and operatic tenor Nicky Spence’s new scholarship for aspiring singers. Then we discuss our recent sliming and candying (bad & good) encounters with fatness. 

The boys highlight Harvey Guillén’s pitch to star in Broadway’s Oh Mary! and a plus-size figure skater who’s inspiring young girls everywhere. Then we tell stories of recent happy surprises. 

An update on our schedule and a call to watch Shawn of the Dead before the 30th.

This week the boys discuss Ryan’s Reynolds’s remarks about journalists’ cruel interviews with John Candy and another story about a fat black ballerina dancing on point as part of New York Fashion Week. Then to kick off spooky season, we look at body horror and fatness as monstrosity.

The boys talk about an Indian initiative to slim down mythological figure and one Japanese woman’s struggle to make her way as a sumo wrester. Then we discuss the documentary, Body Electric.

This week the boys talk about Bear Week, that annual popularity contest to decide the coolest, fattest bear in the woods. Then we highlight a body-positive figure-drawing class before moving on to our main topic: Fat Boy Fall.

This week the boys talk about Nelly Furtado’s classy response to online body-shamers, and a recap of airlines’ extra-seat policies now that SWA has made changes. Then we imagine what we’d do to help fat people if we won the lottery, which was just at $1.7B.

This week the boys talk about Caleb Hearon making Rolling Stone’s 25 most influential Creators, and CNN’s article acknowledging weight stigma doesn’t lead to weight loss. Then we delve into anti-fat red flags in dating and friendships.

This week the boys talk about Plus-Size Park-Hoppers, a TikTok/Insta group showcasing accessibility at Disney theme parks, and an article in The Atlantic on limitations to accessibility in your own home. Then we discuss chasers who don’t identify as chasers. 

This week the boys discuss Chrissy Metz’s new projects and US Weekly’s article on fat representation in Hollywood. Then we dive deep into changes in attraction to age and weight.

This week the boys talk about Southwest Airline’s unfortunate new seating policy and the #BumsAndButtsInSeats campaign to raise awareness of plus size seating. Then we discuss gatekeeping in fat community.

This week we talk about a new documentary exposing the Biggest Loser and an online tool from ProPublica to help reverse health insurance denials. Then we discuss fat casting in musicals. 

This week the boys highlight the comeback of the men’s swim brief and how an Olympic gold medalist in water polo handles body shaming. Then we feature some audio postcards from BiggerVegas. 

This week the boys talk about the new Susan Powter documentary and an article in Fashion about the dearth (still) of plus-size men’s wear. Then we do a deep dive into socializing and being a wing-man.