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Join Bruce from Chubstr and Jody from Bear Skn for the Heavy Conversation podcast. Heavy Conversation discusses the issues many plus size people deal with every day. From finding clothes that fit, to dating, to the myth that fat people can’t be active – we’re taking on each topic and offering tips and solutions.

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    • 4.9 • 50 Ratings

Join Bruce from Chubstr and Jody from Bear Skn for the Heavy Conversation podcast. Heavy Conversation discusses the issues many plus size people deal with every day. From finding clothes that fit, to dating, to the myth that fat people can’t be active – we’re taking on each topic and offering tips and solutions.

    DXL Gets New Branding, Wide the Brand Introduces Big & Tall Belts

    DXL Gets New Branding, Wide the Brand Introduces Big & Tall Belts

    This week, we're talking about DXL's new brand positioning, "Wear What You Want." ALSO - Wide the Brand has introduced a line of Big & Tall Belts. We take a closer look.
    Join Us for Heavy Conversation Live on 3/30 at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1391437428271237
    Jody's Beer: Czech Style Pilsner from Little Beast Brewing
    Bruce: Only water this week!
    Heavy Conversation Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

    • 25 min
    Harvey Guillen's Plus Size Oscars Look Was Fire!

    Harvey Guillen's Plus Size Oscars Look Was Fire!

    Did you see actor Harvey Guillen's Oscars look? He was sporting Christian Siriano's first plus size menswear design made for the red carpet, and boy, was it a whopper. PLUS - Bruce recounts being attacked by a hawk and Chubstr's 12th anniversary!
    Beer:
    Jody - Holy Grail, by Black Sheep Brewery, North Yorkshire
    Bruce - LIFE Volume 1, by Breakside Brewery, Portland, OR
    Heavy Conversation Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

    • 34 min
    Does Removing the Word "Fat" Make a Book More Inclusive?

    Does Removing the Word "Fat" Make a Book More Inclusive?

    Roald Dahl's books are being updated to remove terms like "fat" in a new focus on inclusivity. Do changes like this make a difference? We discuss. PLUS - do hair thickening products really work? Bruce puts the new thickening shampoo and conditioner from hims to the test.
    Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: https://portlandsisters.org/donate/
    Beers this week:
    Jody - Red MacGregor, from Orkney Brewery, Orkney, Scotland
    Bruce - Profuse Juice, from 10 Barrel Brewing, Bend, Oregon
    Heavy Conversation Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

    • 32 min
    Fat Shaming Rears its Head at the Super Bowl

    Fat Shaming Rears its Head at the Super Bowl

    Terry Bradshaw fat shames Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Neal after his team's win at Super Bowl LVII. We watched the video and discuss. PLUS - here's how you can volunteer at the 2023 Full Figured Industry Awards - listen in!
    FFIAS Volunteer Info: https://www.instagram.com/thefullfiguredindustryawards/
    Beers: Jody - Free Wave Hazy IPA by Athletic Brewing | Bruce - Dead Guy Ale, by Rogue Ales & Spirits
    Heavy Conversation Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

    • 23 min
    Valentine's Day for Procrastinators

    Valentine's Day for Procrastinators

    It's Valentine's Day and we're talking about the dating apps people want to get rid of, the best cities for this lover's holiday, and why you need to go to White Castle today. Listen in!
    valentine's - White Castle Valentine's Day: https://people.com/food/white-castle-valentines-day-fine-dining-service-back-reservations/
    Beer - Jody - Dam Good Decade Turps IPA, Belching Beaver | Bruce - Newport Daze, Rogue Brewing
    Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

    • 25 min
    Meet JIM, the New Inclusive Fitness Platform

    Meet JIM, the New Inclusive Fitness Platform

    Have you heard about Joyful Inclusive Movement, aka JIM? It's a new fitness platform made for everybody, regardless of your skill or ability level. We take a closer look at the new platform and discuss. PLUS - Bruce tries WILDFANG's plus size coveralls for the first time.
    JIM: https://joyfulinclusivemovement.com
    Chubstr's JIM Review: https://chubstr.com/community/joyful-inclusive-movement-review/
    WILDFANG: https://www.wildfang.com
    Bear Skn's NEW Print: https://www.bearskn.com
    Beers:
    Jody - Winter Ritual Cold IPA, from Hopworks Urban Brewery
    Bruce - Dreamland, from Rogue Brewing
    Heavy Conversation Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
50 Ratings

50 Ratings

BigC1988 ,

Great Podcast

I’ve been listening to this podcast since the very beginning. I love listening to their point of views, and ideas for the future for big men.

Chandlerwesley ,

Try a KC Bier Dunkel!!!

A friend told me about this podcast a few weeks ago and I LOVE it!!!! As a gentleman of size, I really appreciate a lot of what you guys talk about and have learned a lot from you. One recommendation I wanted to make (in honor of the Kansas City Chiefs making it to the super bowl for the first time in 50 years) is to try a Kansas City beer!! KC Bier makes a really delicious dunkel...

Thank you guys so much for the podcast!

Chad

PS: just got my new order of bearskn!!! Sooooo comfy!!

Williebear ,

Great podcast about heavy conversations

Great podcast that talks about subjects rarely made public for big and tall guys. Just started listening to this and it is definitely a wonderful thing hearing the conversation on these subjects from those who have experienced it.

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