Beste Sarai Cole podcasts (2024)

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Norbit with Sarai Cole 1:56:04

4d ago1:56:04

1:56:04

Abby talks with Sarai Cole about the infamous 2007 Eddie Murphy comedy Norbit. For the extra-long version of this episode complete with political hot takes and other tangents, check out our Patreon!

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Adrianne and the Castle with Shannon Walsh and SLee 46:14

11d ago46:14

46:14

Abby returns to discuss Adrianne and the Castle, a new fantasy romance musical hybrid documentary about a couple who built a castle of love in rural Illinois. She is joined by director Shannon Walsh and lead actress SLee to discuss what the film means for fat representation and honoring Adrianne’s memory. See a screening in NYC or LA! Website: http…

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Unshrinking & Baby Reindeer with Kate Manne 1:24:40

4M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

This week Abby and Luz are joined by Cornell philosophy professor and author Kate Manne, whose recent book Unshrinking: How to Fight Fatphobia blew both of their minds! Kate gives her take on the moral philosophy of fatness, how size informs misogyny, lasagna, dogwhistles, sexual fatphobia, Baby Reindeer, and her concept of body reflexivity. Kate's…

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Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 with Cortland Jacoby 1:22:40

4M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Abby tackles the second installment of Bridgerton Season 3 with Cortland Jacoby of Punch Drunk Critics. They discuss sex scenes, the importance of hiring fat writers, whether this is the "body positivity season," Jess Brownell's comments to the press, and where Bridgerton might go next. Cortland's Twitter: https://x.com/portcortlandia Support us on…

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BONUS: Spring Catch-Up (Teaser) 8:09

5M ago8:09

8:09

No full length ep this week due to technical difficulties, but here's a little preview of the catch-up episode that just went out on our Patreon! You can find it in full at our $3 Quirky Best Friend tier (and even if you have no intention of subscribing, just go to our Patreon and appreciate the names of the tiers bc we are so proud of them)! http:…

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Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 with Deanna Garwol 1:22:17

5M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Naturally we had to kick off season 5 by discussing the hottest TV show of the moment (in multiple senses of the word, WINK EMOJI) - Bridgerton! Abby and Luz are joined by Deanna Garwol, creator of My Big Fat Bucket List, to discuss the fat wallflower trope, our Bridgerton crushes, what straight men can learn from regency romance, the definition of…

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Main Character Energy 1:14:11

6M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Abby and Luz return for one last episode of Season 4 before a short break! They discuss their favorite fat main characters and how to be the main character of your own life. Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Fat Trope Deep Dive Part 3: THE INSPIRATIONAL 58:06

7M ago58:06

58:06

Abby and Luz are back for the final installment in their Fat Trope Deep Dive series! After some life updates and recent internet scandal discourse, they talk tankinis, disability stigma, The Biggest Loser, American exceptionalism, Melissa McCarthy, postfeminism, and Rachel Hollis's famous tiger stripes. Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www…

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Girls with Hannah Rae Leach 1:15:33

7M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Hannah Rae Leach of Sleepover Cinema once again joins Abby - this time to discuss the then-wildly-controversial body representation of Lena Dunham as Hannah Horvath in Girls (2012). We also cover Lana Del Rey, the fat face of it all, being honest about internalized fatphobia, glamorizing toxic sex, and why this is a Patrick Wilson fancast. Hannah's…

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Fat Trope Deep Dive Part 2: THE SAD 1:05:44

7M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This week, Abby and Luz talk about the sad fat person trope, unpacking why media is so obsessed with presenting fat people as pitiable walking tragedies. Some of the examples we discuss include Fat Thor, Bridgerton, Heathers, The Whale, and good old-fashioned freak shows. Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ditching Diet Culture at School with Cait O'Connor 1:02:45

7M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Abby sits down with 8th grade teacher Cait O'Connor to discuss how diet culture and fatphobia are perpetuated in schools - and how teachers can address them. We talk BMI report cards, shotput, school plays, classroom accessibility, and more! Ditching Diet Culture at School website: https://sites.google.com/view/ditchingdietcultureatschool/home Digi…

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BONUS: Winter Catch-Up (Teaser) 6:34

8M ago6:34

6:34

It's time for a big fat catch-up (pun intended)! Luz has life-changing news and Abby recaps her recent travels. Plus we discuss *current events* including but not limited to Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Day, and Amy Schumer's Zionism. **This is a preview of a Patreon episode. The full episode is on our Quirky Best Friend tier at $3 per month.** …

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Fat Trope Deep Dive Part 1: THE FUNNY 49:31

8M ago49:31

49:31

This week, Abby and Luz take a closer look at the funny fat person trope. Why do we associate fatness so closely with comedy? What is so funny about fat people anyway? And how does this manifest in media representation and our real lives? Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, …

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Clara Sterling on Queerness, Comedy, and The Future of Entertainment 1:18:05

8M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Writer and content creator Clara Sterling (of Strike Tea fame!) joins Abby for a wide-ranging discussion about Lizzo, AI, being a fat lesbian, and why she never gets invited out after 7 pm. Clara did an episode on our Patreon during the strike, so we were very excited to be able to actually discuss specific media! Clara's TikTok: https://www.tiktok…

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Precious with Jade Haylee 1:09:35

8M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

It's Black History Month, so we're getting into a movie that made fat Black film history (for better or for worse): Precious (2009). Content creator Jade Haylee joins Abby to dish on being called Precious as a schoolyard taunt, Gabourey Sidibe's comment section, Love is Blind, being lifted up, the Mo'Nique of it all, and why white audiences love Bl…

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Somebody Somewhere with Caitlin Magnall-Kearns 1:08:50

9M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Writer Caitlin Magnall-Kearns (she/they) aka our first repeat guest ever returns to discuss one of our favorite TV shows, Somebody Somewhere! We chat about fat family dynamics, trans representation, the vulnerability of being seen, and what it feels like to have close friends when you've never been in love. ***This episode contains major spoilers f…

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Feminist Dating Advice with Lily Womble of Date Brazen 1:18:28

9M ago1:18:28

1:18:28

It's time for our annual Valentine's Day episode where we talk about the minefield that is plus size dating! Date Brazen's Lily Womble sits down with Abby to share her best tips on how to build a joyful af dating life and answer your questions. Pre-order Lily's book: https://www.datebrazen.com/book Date Brazen Website: https://www.datebrazen.com/ L…

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BONUS: 2023 Recap (Teaser) 12:58

9M ago12:58

12:58

From now on you'll all be getting the first 10-15 minutes of our Patreon bonus episodes for free! This one's a recap of all the media we consumed in 2023 and its depictions of fat people, from films to books to unhinged TikToks. **This preview contains major spoilers for Poor Things and minor spoilers for Barbie.** Find the full episode here: https…

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Weight Changes & Disability with Jordan Underwood PART 2 1:02:43

9M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

This is the second half of our conversation with model and fat activist Jordan Underwood (they/he)! This time we're getting into media narratives about weight changes and Jordan's experience at adult fat camp. Jordan's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jordallenhall/?hl=en⁠ Jordan's TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jordallenhall?lang=en⁠ Jordan…

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Weight Changes & Disability with Jordan Underwood PART 1 1:03:11

9M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Abby and Luz are joined by model and fat activist Jordan Underwood (he/they) to discuss weight changes and the intersection of ableism and fatphobia. Jordan shares about his lipidema journey, from massive weight gain to massive weight loss. We also touch on tumblr-era body positivity, being illiterate, dancing on the internet, and Brookline. We had…

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But What About Health? with Fat Positive Fran, PhD 1:05:53

9M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Sure, everyone is beautiful and all, but being fat just isn't healthy! Right?? We get into it with molecular biologist Fran aka @fat_positive_fran on TikTok, who explains the factors that determine your body size and unpacks the associations between weight and medical conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. ***CONTENT WARNING: This epi…

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Fat Tropes 1:16:25

10M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This week, Abby and Luz take you through all the common entertainment fat tropes, as listed on tvtropes.com. On the way, they discuss drag king names, mammy figurines, being stupid, Winnie The Pooh, Abby's childhood toys, and their bad hygiene. The tropes list we're referring to in this episode can be found here: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.…

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START HERE: (Re)Introduction 1:19:06

10M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Abby (she/her) and Luz (they/he) are back for season 4 after a long hiatus, and they're re-introducing themselves by answering the questions they usually ask guests! There's a LOT to catch up on, including (but not limited to) tabloid trauma, Oompa-Loompas, tiramisu, and Idina Menzel. Support us on Patreon, where there is a bonus extended cut of th…

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HUNGER with Sabina Singwell 1:12:20

1y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Inspired by Abby's tweets about The Cut's coverage of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, she and Luz sat down with writer and body righteousness coach Sabina McAllister Singwell to discuss hunger in terms of cultural attitudes, media portrayals, and our personal relationships with appetite. If you want many more and ongoing regular episodes like this, be sur…

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URSULA: FAT ICON 1:04:44

1+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

We're BAAACK on the main feed after a long hiatus! In honor of the new Little Mermaid movie, Abby and Luz (new name just dropped) pay tribute to the OG fat icon, Ursula the sea witch. Specifically, we're breaking down Melissa McCarthy's costume and makeup, Ursula's roots in drag culture, the skinny Ursula Barbie, the Little Mermaid musical, queerco…

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The Fatchelor with Jenna from Roses for Every Body 1:09:03

1+ y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

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…

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Growing Up Fat with Evany Majano aka @toomuchev 1:36:58

2y ago1:36:58

1:36:58

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: http…

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Belting as a Personality With Katy Geraghty aka Broadway’s Little Red! 1:15:38

2y ago1:15:38

1:15:38

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 Bro…

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Hocus Pocus 1:11:25

2y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

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 …

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Gilmore Girls with Layla Morris UNLOCKED 1:14:40

2y ago1:14:40

1:14:40

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 …

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Reasons To Date Fat People with @megsforfun 1:21:57

2y ago1:21:57

1:21:57

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 Instagr…

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The Whale with BJ Colangelo 2:18:01

2y ago2:18:01

2:18:01

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…

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Funny Girl with Meg Masseron 1:35:07

2+ y ago1:35:07

1:35:07

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 …

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Too Fat To Be Scammed with Yael Tygiel 1:09:19

2+ y ago1:09:19

1:09:19

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 rom…

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Fat Partner Preferred with Ross Wade 1:34:34

2+ y ago1:34:34

1:34:34

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 pro…

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Can We Do Shows Full of Women Where They’re Not Nuns? with Gillian Hassert 1:35:43

2+ y ago1:35:43

1:35:43

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 …

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The Jutting Hipbones with Jennifer Weiner 1:07:26

2+ y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

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 we…

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Phat Girlz UNLOCKED 1:10:50

2+ y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

*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 offi…

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Garfield Doesn't Have An Hourglass with Samantha Aucoin 1:02:32

2+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

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 b…

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BONUS EPISODE: Fat Amy Joke Analysis with Rachel A. Schrock 1:33:31

2+ y ago1:33:31

1:33:31

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 ch…

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Affirmations 47:33

2+ y ago47:33

47:33

Jarnard Sutton's Social Media The Nard Cast www.thenardcast.com INSTA Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Social Takeout Social Media: TikTok Facebook Insta Reinstating the Resourceful Self: When and How Self-Affirmations Improve Executive Performance of the Powerless https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0146167219853840 Self-Affirmation Impro…

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Recast: Exes part 1 42:43

2+ y ago42:43

42:43

Social Takeout Links: TikTok Facebook Insta Listen to Exes part 2Door Sarai Cole, Jeremie Johnson

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Valentine's Day Special: Fat Dating Q&A with Christan Marashio aka @dateologycoach 1:32:13

2+ y ago1:32:13

1:32:13

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…

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SEASON 2 FINALE with Brittany Wilborn 1:10:16

2+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

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, sudd…

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All The Fat Genes with Harry Minot 1:32:22

3y ago1:32:22

1:32:22

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, …

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Inappropriate Work Talk with Stephanie Lexis of the Broadway Body Positivity Project 1:17:52

3y ago1:17:52

1:17:52

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 o…

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Fat Girl Ruching with Maria Pendolino 1:18:06

3y ago1:18:06

1:18:06

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 …

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New Year new you? 42:57

3y ago42:57

42:57

Social Takeout Links: TikTok Facebook InstaDoor Sarai Cole, Jeremie Johnson

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Everybody Owns a Bar on Television with Joshua R. Pangborn 1:10:22

3y ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Happy New Year! Today Abby discusses the character of Kat from Euphoria. Then she is joined by Joshua R. Pangborn, a writer, actor, filmmaker, and founder of Sidekick Productions, a company that focuses on telling body positive LGBTQ+ stories. They chat about school theatre, Mike & Molly, the lack of fat queer representation on TV, body diversity i…

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Stalky & Dumpy with Hayley Raphael 1:04:05

3y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Happy Holidays!! This week, Abby goes on her longest intro-rant EVER about the famous fat icon Santa Claus and how his belly came to shake like a bowl full of jelly. Then actor and comedy writer Hayley Raphael comes on to discuss weight fluctuations, working at Equinox, the term "midsize," Beanie Feldstein, fatphobia in Jewish communities, and bein…

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