Fatten

Layla Cameron
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Welcome to Fatten, a podcast where we get into the thick of it. Season 1, FAT in YVR, explores how fat people live, work and play in Vancouver, British Columbia - a place also known as Canada's "thinnest" city. Funding for this podcast is supported by TELUS Storyhive.

  1. How We Present

    01/15/2024

    How We Present

    To finish Season 2, Jackie Hoffart returns to discuss how fatness and gender intersect, and the unique challenges fat people experience when accessing gender-affirming surgeries in British Columbia. This podcast is directed and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla Cameron⁠⁠⁠⁠. Both audio and video versions are edited by A. C. Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rami Mikhail⁠⁠⁠⁠. The music for this season is by the band ⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlour Panther⁠⁠⁠⁠. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    52 min
  2. How We Perform

    01/15/2024

    How We Perform

    In this episode, Jackie Hoffart of Vancouver's Moon Based Comedy discusses the politics of visibility in the comedy industry when your body doesn't quite fit in. This podcast is directed and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla Cameron⁠⁠⁠⁠. Both audio and video versions are edited by A. C. Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rami Mikhail⁠⁠⁠⁠. The music for this season is by the band ⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlour Panther⁠⁠⁠⁠. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    48 min
  3. How We Parent

    01/15/2024

    How We Parent

    In Season 2 Episode 5, Katrina Molson speaks openly and candidly about fatphobia in the adoption process, what fat-positive parenting looks like, and how to support a child’s bodily autonomy. This podcast is directed and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layla Cameron⁠⁠⁠⁠. Both audio and video versions are edited by A. C. Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rami Mikhail⁠⁠⁠⁠. The music for this season is by the band ⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlour Panther⁠⁠⁠⁠. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    46 min
  4. How We Play

    01/15/2024

    How We Play

    Outdoor enthusiast and Vancouverite Calla Evans discusses how to hack outdoor sports to be more fat-friendly and the tension between wanting to cultivate encouraging spaces for fat folks, and the desire to push ourselves and our bodies even further. This podcast is directed and produced by ⁠⁠⁠Layla Cameron⁠⁠⁠. Both audio and video versions are edited by A. C. Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by ⁠⁠⁠Rami Mikhail⁠⁠⁠. The music for this season is by the band ⁠⁠⁠Parlour Panther⁠⁠⁠. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    58 min
  5. How We Heal

    01/15/2024

    How We Heal

    In Season 2 Episode 3, Vancouver-based RMT Cara Marks explains how she works with bodies of all shapes and sizes, and how to have conversations about chronic pain, illness, disability and other health concerns without perpetuating fatphobic ideologies. This podcast is directed and produced by ⁠⁠Layla Cameron⁠⁠. Both audio and video versions are edited by A. C. Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by ⁠⁠Rami Mikhail⁠⁠. The music for this season is by the band ⁠⁠Parlour Panther⁠⁠. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    48 min
  6. How We Celebrate

    01/15/2024

    How We Celebrate

    Season 2 Episode 2 features the founders of Juicy Gems, a Vancouver cabaret that is by fats, for fats. Join Alexa Borealis and Mx. Bukuru as they discuss the nuances of performance art and how to turn abjection into a celebration of fat excellence. This podcast is directed and produced by ⁠Layla Cameron⁠. Both audio and video versions are edited by A. C. Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by ⁠Rami Mikhail⁠. The music for this season is by the band ⁠Parlour Panther⁠. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    48 min
  7. How We Begin

    01/15/2024

    How We Begin

    Welcome back to the fatten podcast! Kicking off season two is an interview with Rami Mikhail, our videographer. Layla and Rami discuss their reactions to season one, Rami's introduction to fat politics, and how to be an ally to fat people. You can learn more about Rami and his work at: https://ramifilms.com/ This podcast is directed and produced by Layla Cameron. Both audio and video versions are edited by A. C. Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by Rami Mikhail. The music for this season is by the band Parlour Panther. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    53 min

  8. 11/15/2022

    How We Live

    Episode 6 - How We Live - features Cailey Strauss. In this episode, Cailey discusses her experiences seeking fertility treatments in Vancouver and the impact of weight discrimination in health care. FAT in YVR is produced and directed by Layla Cameron. Both audio and video versions of this podcast were edited by Ari Conrad Birch. Each interview was filmed and audio recorded by Rami Mikhail. Additional video was filmed and edited by Felix Naud and directed by ETW Media Productions. The music for this season is by the band Parlour Panther. Funding for this podcast is supported by Telus STORYHIVE.

    32 min
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About

Welcome to Fatten, a podcast where we get into the thick of it. Season 1, FAT in YVR, explores how fat people live, work and play in Vancouver, British Columbia - a place also known as Canada's "thinnest" city. Funding for this podcast is supported by TELUS Storyhive.

Information

  • Creator
    Layla Cameron
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Layla Cameron
  • Show Website
    Fatten