18 episodes
Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back Unsolicited
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 181 Ratings
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Join fat activists Marquisele Mercedes (she/her), Da’Shaun Harrison (they/them), Caleb Luna (they/them), Bryan Guffey (they/them), and Jordan Underwood (they/he) as they break down how and why anti-fatness shows up in our lives and relationships. Listen as they get endlessly sidetracked while re-answering old advice columns about weight, fitness, and more from fat liberationist perspectives. Released almost every other Sunday.
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CREAM
Hello again, fupas!! In this episode, the fatties share their dream ice creams and explore the pronunciation possibilities of different nuts. Then we pivot to a column from Dear Prudence about kink and the complexities of grappling with ~parental worries~ or external involvement in our romantic relationships. We get into fetishism, gaining, “pleasure politics”, edtwitter, autonomy, and, as always, desire. Grab a sundae and get into the first part of our conversation about fat kink.
P.S. We recorded this months ago before we got our audio sorted out. Sorry for any hiccups!
P.P.S Say hello to the many pets in the background of this episode!
This episode's advice column: Help! My Parents Seem Intent on Forcing Me to Reveal My Kink.
Media mentioned:
The Color of Kink: Black Women, BDSM, and Pornography by Ariane Cruz
Samuel Delaney’s keynote talk “Aversion/Perversion/Diversion”
Revenge Body by Caleb Luna
Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da’Shaun Harrison
No Health, No Care The Big Fat Loophole in the Hippocratic Oath by Marquisele Mercedes
Find us on social media!
Unsolicited on Twitter Unsolicited on Instagram Find Da'Shaun: Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH Find Mikey: Twitter: @marquisele Insta: @fatmarquisele Find Jordan: Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall Find Caleb: Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker Find Bryan: Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh -
How Do I Strip You of Your Power?
¡Hola Fupas! In this episode, your beloved fatties discuss the one, the only: Semaglutide!!! We take on the ‘Ozempic Revolution’ and take some turns into a heated discussion about ‘movement strategy’ to ponder a pressing question: What the hell are fat activists even asking for? But before any of that, we discuss our respective fast food sweet treats. It’s a packed episode, so grab a snack and prepare to be rage with us!
(P.S. We recorded this months ago before we got our audio sorted out. Sorry for any hiccups!)
Media mentioned:
Wegovy Isn’t a Game Changer, But An Update by Marquisele Mercedes
Institutional Antifatness w/ Marquisele Mercedes & Monica Kriete (from the Death Panel podcast)
"Firm behind Wegovy slimming jab suspended from UK trade association"
‘Orchestrated PR campaign’: how skinny jab drug firm sought to shape obesity debate
Wegovy’s So-Called “Long-Term” Study by Ragen Chastain
Weight Loss Research Should Be Five Years Long - At Least by Ragen Chastain
I Lost Weight on Ozempic. Here’s What the Debate Gets Wrong. (from the NYT’s First Person podcast) -
Do You Carry a Lunchbox?
Happy Pride Fupas!! This episode, your fav fat queers start off by discussing our favorite noodles, with the amount of confusion, disagreement and hilarity you all have come to know and love. We move on to discuss the reason for the season: is there room for fat liberation at gay pride? We talk about the complexities and, more often than not, failures of pride celebrations to welcome ALL of all of us. Take a seat, a beat, a cookie, and listen on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms. And above all: don’t forget deodorant for your inner thighs this summer!!
(P.S. There are some audio hiccups that we hope you can excuse. Like queerness, we too are messy.)
Media and topics mentioned:
Revolting Bodies? The Struggle to Redefine Fat Identity by Kathleen Lebesco
Regret rates for gender affirming procedures
The Ugly Laws w/ Susan Schweik (from the podcast Sad Francisco)
A Primer on "Libidinal Economy" in Relation to Black Folks from Cosmic Hoboes
Desirability: Do you really love fat people when you can’t even see us beyond the political? by Da’Shaun Harrison
An discussion of “summer bodies” and Pride
Imani Barbarin on TikTok discussing COVID and the thin ideal
Jockstraps and Crop Tops: Fat Queer Femmes Dressing for the Night by Caleb Luna
Fire Island (2022)
Conversations on Equity: Eating Disorders, Race, and Queerness (a long-form audio project by Marquisele Mercedes)
Find us on social media!
• Unsolicited on Twitter https://twitter.com/unsolicitedftb
• Unsolicited on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unsolicitedftb
• Find Da'Shaun:
• Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH
• Find Mikey:
• Twitter: @marquisele
• Insta: @fatmarquisele
• Find Jordan:
• Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall
• Find Caleb:
• Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker
• Find Bryan:
• Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh
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Un/touchable
We’re back, fupas! In our glorious return episode, the fatties gush over their favorite breads (and question whether crackers count?). Then, we tackle a problem closer to home; Mikey shares her concerns and we discuss the pressure to lose weight ahead of important life events, the difficulties with maintaining a fat politic, and the desire to be untouchable.
Find us on social media!
• Unsolicited on Twitter
• Unsolicited on Instagram
• Find Da'Shaun:
• Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH
• Find Mikey:
• Twitter: @marquisele
• Insta: @fatmarquisele
• Find Jordan:
• Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall
• Find Caleb:
• Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker
• Find Bryan:
• Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh
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She's All Fat
Welcome back, fupas!! In this week’s ep, the fatties battle it out over favorite cereals and milk substitutes. Then we pivot to a column from Dear Prudence that opens up conversation into changes in relationships over time, desirability politics, and friendship.
This episode's advice column:
"Prudie advises a man who lost all feelings for his wife after she gained 50 pounds." Find us on social media!
Unsolicited on Twitter Unsolicited on Instagram Find Da'Shaun: Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH Find Mikey:
Twitter: @marquisele Insta: @fatmarquisele Find Jordan: Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall Find Caleb: Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker Find Bryan: Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh Transcript available soon! -
ACAB Includes Food Policers
Happy Halloweenie, fupas (what we have decided to call our listeners)!! In this week’s spooky-ookie episode, the fatties rumble about their favorite spicy-icy foods. What qualifies as spicy and what doesn’t? And furthermore, whomst will be left standing—or sitting—in the battle royale?? The remaining fatties then return to the advice column format to ask the hard questions about fat-shaming, food-policing roommates. Listen now and Happy Halloween!!! 👻🎃🕷🕸
Media mentioned in this episode:
https://www.byfood.com/blog/culture/what-is-wasabi Find us on social media!
Unsolicited on Twitter Unsolicited on Instagram Find Da'Shaun: Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH Find Mikey:
Twitter: @marquisele Insta: @fatmarquisele Find Jordan: Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall Find Caleb: Twitter: @chairbreaker_ Insta: chairbreaker2.0 Find Bryan: Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh
Customer Reviews
I’m obsessed
I spend have of my time listening to this podcast trying to stifle giggles at work and the other half pausing every few moments to talk and process the gold that comes from this group of people. I love this unapologetically fat podcast!!
Do your own fact checking after listening
I came to this podcast after a recommendation from Reddit. They were recommending podcasts showcasing body positive storie and/or fat activism of Fat Black people as many podcasts are lead by white hosts. As a cis white woman, I was excited to also hear other perspectives and ran over to listen to an episode. I listened to the one on Ozempic.
I recognize I am not the target audience for this pod, which is absolutely fine by me as not everything had to be for me, but I am worried about the accuracy of information shared in the episode. While not inherently incorrect, the hosts seemed to intentionally leave out information to underscore their points. For example, when critiquing the FDA’s upcoming fast track approval for weight loss meds which the hosts deem unsafe, they indicated it can take 1-8 month. This is technically correct for the actual application process of approval but completely omits talking about about the months or years of clinical trials that are required before getting to that point. They also were quick to indicate that people lose weight on GLP1 medications because it makes them so sick. This is factually incorrect and not how the meds work. While GI issues can be a side effect for some, not all, it is not the driver of how weight loss occurs on this medication.
The quality of the audio was well done, though the large number of hosts made it hard to follow individuals’ perspectives. It is 1-2 too many people for my likening. I also didn’t care for someone burping into the microphone, just not my vibe. While I only listened to the one ep and will not be listening to any more, it was hard to identify the politics the hosts take and felt too extreme for my own politic. They actively said they hated The NY Times, didn’t like HAES, thought ALL doctors are “murdering” fat people, but yet were really supportive of gender confirming care for trans people and kids. At times it felt a little Right leaning, but perhaps it was SO far Left that it felt wildly exclusionary to me, a Fat, body positive individual. They basically said they don’t think people who come to the Fat politic via HAES aren’t legit enough to be activities, which comes off to me as exclusionary and radical, not my jam. I caution anyone else listening to do their own fact checking and research
Disturbing
Openly supports Yasmin Nair's pro-ped0phelia stances. Very disturbing, and not safe for vulnerable people.