This week the boys talk about the DXL’s rejected merger and takeover bids as well as Chè Monique’s Fat Mermaid Society. Then we get into what you can do to beat the heat this summer for you and your fat friends.

This week the boys talk about a fat nude selling at auction for over $30M and Guy Branum’s NYT feature about his Insta and YouTube series on recent gay history. Then we get rolling with a discussion of power chairs, mobility scooters, and public seating.

This week the boys talk about Devil Wears Prada’s Caleb Hearon and his recent interview in the New York Times and a new MET fashion exhibit featuring mannequins with diverse body types. Then we discuss how we contextualize the comments people make about our bodies.

This week revisit our discussion of the disgraced former CEO of A&F, Britain’s new plan for fat people receiving assistance, and Guy Branum’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’re revisiting our review of the spooky season cult classic Thinner. The boys talk about a NYT article on the limited value of exercise and a website promoting fat mutual aid. We also discuss our surprising reactions to Steven King’s Thinner. Happy Halloween!

This week we’re revisiting our interview with Corey Sherman. We 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 we’re revisiting our first LIVE episode at BiggerVegas. The boys discuss Will Poulter’s getting in shape for a Marvel movie, the escapades of a plus-sized travel blogger, and respond to audience questions and comments about chubs & chasers.