20 episodes

Fatcast is a series of informal conversations about body politics and related subjects, with eminent fat ladies Lesley Kinzel (of fatshionista.com) and Marianne Kirby (of therotund.com).

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 55 Ratings

Fatcast is a series of informal conversations about body politics and related subjects, with eminent fat ladies Lesley Kinzel (of fatshionista.com) and Marianne Kirby (of therotund.com).

    Self Care/Taking Care Of Yourself

    Self Care/Taking Care Of Yourself

    After a two year -- uh -- hiatus, we're happy to present almost two hours of hot new Fatcast action! (YES, featuring my charming lisp and multitudinous "y'know"s!)

    In this episode, Marianne and I discuss how incredibly difficult it can be to take care of yourself, and it's a little less upbeat than we planned. Subjects covered include "fitnessing," feeding ourselves, setting boundaries, getting medical care, and developing a personal style. Also we agree that HILLS ARE TERRIBLE.

     

    • 1 hr 49 min
    Risk Management

    Risk Management

    In this episode, Marianne and I have a philosophical discussion about taking chances and living self-acceptance every single day. If it sounds sort of new-agey and earnest, that's because it is!

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Fatcast Live at Re/Dress NYC! [Raw audio]

    Fatcast Live at Re/Dress NYC! [Raw audio]

    This is the uncut recording from our live Fatcast on May 1. Unfortunately, technical difficulties prevented us getting a high-quality recording, so the sound on this is... not great. It starts off kinda quiet, but once we start using the amplifier setup, it does improve a little bit.

    Anyway, our apologies for the lousy sound, but we hope you dig it anyway!

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Off the rails

    Off the rails

    This is a short episode in which Marianne and I discuss our excitement for this weekend's Fat Girl Fleamarket, and the live Fatcast happening at Re/Dress the Sunday after. We also have a case of the giggles.

    I only just realized it now, but today marks one year since we started this thing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATCAST!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Fat Girl Fleamarket

    Re/Dress NYC

    Fatcast LIVE!

     

    • 20 min
    We like food.

    We like food.

    The title says it all, I think.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Miscellaneous Topics

    Miscellaneous Topics

    In this episode, Marianne and I are dispensing with the usual "big topic" format and talking about a bunch of random crap, from Tumblr's capacity for social justice organizing to whether Taco Bell is evil. Do enjoy.

    Links:

    Domino Dollhouse Birthday Bash Dress

    Beth Ditto's upcoming memoir

    Taco Bell's beef woes

    F**k Yeah Ordinary Muslim Guy

    Shatner of The Mount

    Plus London

    The Gold and the Beautiful

    The music heard in this episode is by Revolution Void.

    • 1 hr 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
55 Ratings

55 Ratings

ginger_katie ,

chatting with friends

This podcast is like listening to a great conversation you would have with a friend. If you and your friend are intelligent, funny and insightful fatties. This podcast entertained me through a long solo road-trip.

EmmaTav ,

Love it

These women are great. Really smart and dynamic. Fat, thin, whatever-- this is a wonderful listen; I look forward to it each week.

gdiatuga ,

Great podcast for all...

These ladies are intelligent, super witty and provide a great deal of insight into the world of the overweight or "fatties" as they say. While I think that the podcast is geared to the overweight, smaller people can also enjoy this podcast. Keep up the good work, ladies!!!

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