logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2020
54m 39s

Anti-Fat Bias

AUBREY GORDON & MICHAEL HOBBES
About this episode
To celebrate the release of her new book, Aubrey takes Mike on a tour through the statistics and debates surrounding weight bias. Anyone interested in body positivity, airline seats, 'skinny shaming' or the sugar content of melons is legally obligated to join us. Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPal Get Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and mor ... Show More
Up next
Jun 10
Salt
In the 1980s, a low-sodium diet was seen as the gold standard for healthy behavior. In 2026, salt has been repackaged as “electrolytes” and is now cast as a core component of wellness. How did we get here?Also, an important correction: One pound of butter to one pound of potatoes ... Show More
53m 14s
Apr 16
Tim Ferriss’s "The 4-Hour Body" (feat. Peter Shamshiri)
We're joined by Mike's If Books Could Kill co-host to revisit a biohacking diet book for the boys.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks!The 4-Hour Bo ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 1
Russell Brand Part 2
What do you do when you've flamed out as a Hollywood actor, a political commentator and a wellness guru? You make a YouTube channel.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, st ... Show More
1h 7m
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2021
Body Positive ICON Miss Piggy
In this episode, our fat culture sommelier Abi joins Sophie to talk about the history of and fangirl about bopo icon Miss Piggy!Get our body posi stickers, banner, and prints from our collab with Stylish Sista!Join our patreon for bonus minisodes every week (& more perks!) Click ... Show More
40m 59s
Jan 2023
Pushing back against 'anti-fatness'
All Things Considered host Juana Summers interviews Aubrey Gordon, author of the book " 'You Just Need To Lose Weight': And 19 Other Myths About Fat People." Gordon explains how the concept of 'anti-fatness' keeps fat people on the margins of society.See pcm.adswizz.com for infor ... Show More
19m 28s
May 2021
Fitness & fatness
Fitness & fatness: Laurie Taylor asks if they are two sides of the same coin. He's joined by Jürgen Martschukat, Professor of North American History at the University of Erfurt and author of a new book which looks at the history of self-optimisation from the Enlightenment to the ... Show More
29m 15s
Apr 2011
Why We Get Fat
<p>Tune in this week to hear Darlene Kvist and Kara Carper with Special Guest Gary Taubes discuss his new book, Why We Get Fat, and What To Do About It.</p> 
46m 6s
Jun 2021
Fat Love: Desirability & Insecurity
In this episode, Da’Shaun Harrison joins us to talk through desirability, insecurity, and their upcoming book Belly of the BeastWrite a Love Letter to the Fatmily! / Become a Patron! / Get our Stylish Sista collab stickers! / *PATRONS* Enter our Belly of the Beast Giveaway Click ... Show More
50 m
Jan 2023
Liberating the Almond Moms
<p>The girlies unpack fatphobia and the history of fatness. They discuss the racist roots of modern-day body standards, how we can think about anti-fat bias through the lens of eating disorder recovery, and lament the failings of the American medical system (again). Digressions i ... Show More
1h 22m
Feb 2024
Kardashians for Fat Acceptance
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://aspecialplace.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_7">aspecialplace.substack.com</a><br/><br/><p><strong><em>This episode is for paid subscribers only. Become a member if you want early ... Show More
22m 4s
Jun 2021
#justfatthings: Fat & Queer
In this episode, we’re bringing back #justfatthings to cover all things FAT & QUEER!*PATRONS* Enter our Belly of the Beast GiveawayWrite a Love Letter to the Fatmily! / Become a Patron! / Get our Stylish Sista collab stickers!Click here for the full shownotes for today’s episode ... Show More
57m 27s
Jul 2020
#248: COVID-19 Weight Stigma, Navigating the Medical System, and Finding Fat Liberation with Angelina Moles, Fat-Liberation Activist
Fat-liberation activist Angelina Moles joins us to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic perpetuates oppression and trauma, her shift from body positivity to fat liberation, why subtle forms of weight stigma can sometimes be more harmful than overt ones, the trauma of medical fatphob ... Show More
1h 23m