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season 7
Our big fat finale w/ sophie, lynn & yeli
The team sits down to chat about their fave pod memories and say see you later. <3
CRUSHING COLONIALISM W/ JEN DEERINWATER
Jen Deerinwater is chatting with us about Indigenous sovereignty and Crushing Colonialism.
Fat Fairytales with Julie Murphy
In this episode Julie Murphy, we’re talking the Dumplin’-verse, fat fairytales, and If the Shoe Fits!
#JustFatThings: Still Fat, Still Queer
More listener voice memos, some friends of the pod, and some gay ass tunes.
fat love: desirability & insecurity
Da’Shaun joins us to talk through desirability, insecurity, and their upcoming book, Belly of the Beast.
exploring Fat Fertility w/ Nicola Salmon
Fertility, advocacy at the doctor, and more with fat fertility coach Nicola Salmon!
Fatties & ADHD with maggie mcgill
We’re hearing from the fatmily and friend-of-the-pod Maggie McGill all about fatness and ADHD!
DON’T LET IT GET YOU DOWN w/ savala nolan
Book club time w/ Savala Nolan and Don’t Let It Get You Down: Essays on Race, Gender, and the Body.
Ethical Fat fashion w/ marielle
In this episode, we’re covering ethical Fat Fashion with Marielle Elizabeth!
#justfatthings: fat & queer edition
In this episode, we’re bringing back #justfatthings to cover all things FAT & QUEER!
revisiting haes w/ da’shaun harrison
Revisiting HAES with friend of the pod, editor, author, and organizer Da’Shaun L. Harrison!
Reproductive Justice & Fat lib w/ dr. friedman
The ins and outs of fat fertility and reproductive justice with the incredible Dr. May Friedman!
Law & Order SVU w/ Syd and Savala
We’re covering Law & Order: Special Victims Unit with special guests Savala Nolan and Sydney Sky.
Repping fat indigeneity w/ jana schmieding
We’re chatting with JANA SCHMIEDING about Woman of Size, Rutherford Falls, and repping fat indigeneity.
BoPo Books for kids w/ sonya renee taylor
In this episode, we’re covering BOOKS and KIDS and BOOKS FOR KIDS with Sonya Renee Taylor!
Pots & Plants with Jess Henderson
In this episode, we’re talking weed, plants, and pleasure with comedian Jessica Henderson!
Fatties on Late Night w/ kristen bartlett
We’re talking late night comedy, and fat jokes, with writer and fat icon Kristen Bartlett!
Sister, Sister with sophie & isabel
We’re covering sisters and siblinghood with Sophie’s very own little sister, Isabel.
SEASON 6
She’s All Fart (poot poot)
Our April Fool’s episode has tons of extra giggles and goodies from our #justfatthings bathroom ep!
book club with sophie williams
Sophie Williams aka Millennial Black joins us to talk about her new pocket guide Anti Racist Ally, an intro to activism & action.
The (Fat) Social Dilemma
The Circle mastermind Sean Taylor talks about fat media exposure, social media, and how to see more chickens on your TikTok feed.
MARCH MEDIA FATNESS
Sophie and Yeli give you all the fat media recommendations you can’t miss this Spring!
Dreamgirls with Sydney Sky
Syd (@blackfatqueer) joins Sophie to talk about the CLASSIC musical Dreamgirls — plus, Lizzo, Meg Thee Stallion, and fat Black divas.
McCarthy Roundtable
This episode is a ROUNDTABLE on comedian and icon Melissa McCarthy — featuring Sophie and three POP CULTURE EXPERTS!
Hairspray with Abi Jenkins
This ep is all about HAIRSPRAY — 1988 AND 2007 — with Fat Culture Sommelier Abi
#justfatthings: BathrooMS
We talk bathroom business, featuring YOU the fatmily, plus a few friends of the pod and Fat Lib Expert Kivan Bay!
The Body is Not An Apology
Sonya Renee Taylor, our mother of radical self-love, discusses the upcoming 2nd edition of her book, The Body is Not an Apology!
Body Positive Icon Miss Piggy
In this episode, our fat culture sommelier Abi joins Sophie to talk about the history of/fangirl about bopo icon, Miss Piggy!
MORE Fat SuperheroeS!
We’re bringing on JULIE MURPHY to talk about one of her newest books Faith: Taking Flight, plus nerd culture, and fat superheroes.
xmas fattie film school
We’re throwing back to an SAF favorite: Fattie Film School! Sophie and Abi get into it about a fat icon: Santa Claus.
Talking About Fat
We talk to formerly anonymous writer Aubrey Gordon AKA @yrfatfriend about her new book and podcast!
Holiday X-travaganza
Jingle Jingle, bitch! Welcome to our COVID-Safe She’s All Fat Holiday X-TRAVAGANZA, with some special VIFs!
FAT ACROSS AMERICA
What's it like to be fat in your corner of the world? We hear from a smattering of fat podcasters, including Ash of The Fat Lip!
Radical Belonging
Sophie sits down with Dr. Lindo Bacon to talk about their new book, Radical Belonging, body politics, and noticing one’s privileges.
Fat Gamers, Unite!
Our comfy, cozy, queer friend MermaidQueenJude plops down with us to talk about being a ~Fat Gamer~, setting boundaries, and Twitch!
Rigoberta Menchú
In this episode re-release from our Patreon miniseries, we talk about fat Indigenous activist, Rigoberta Menchú.
SAF TIME CAPSULE
TOO MUCH, TOO FAT, 2 GIRLS
This ep with Jes Baker is all about fatphobia’s expectations for YOU, that Arizona SWEAT, and mental health coaching.
FAT LOVE ISLAND W/ VICTOR
Soph & Victor answer your questions about mismatched sex drives, chubby chasers, and projecting your anxieties onto your partner.
Fat Chatz w/ Jazzmyne Jay
This is a gem of a multi-segmented episode with the ICONIC Jazzmyne Jay about doja cat, fat gay sex, and phat with a PH.
Track or Treat w/ Whitney
This episode is all about tracking, not tracking, and bullet journalling diet feels. We’re joined by Whitney Catalano!
our fat culture sommelier, abi
Recorded back in February of this year, friend of the pod Abi joins us to talk Dream Daddies, Brooklyn 99, and being a REAL thin ally!
A Little Fat Music w/ Palehound
Sophie and Ellen talk about Palehound’s latest album, body neutrality, and being a Big Girl in Rock.
SZN 5
Make it to 2020 Challenge
It’s our first minisode post-season 5! A quick self care guide for you to make it to 2021.
Indoor Sports @smugliberal
In this episode, we’re talking about what Judy Blume would call Love and other Indoor Sports ;)
skating fat w/ fatgirlhasmoxi
We’re talking about fat babez who roller skate! Content note: discussion of abusive relationship.
Freaking out with abi
We’re talking about how fatness is portrayed in the disaster genre with friend of the pod, Abi!
Getting Off w/ Sonalee
Sex and intimacy in quarantine with Sonalee Rashatwar AKA the Fat Sex Therapist!
Pumpkin Spice Obsessions
The SAF production team talks obsessions, plus we hear from YOU about what you’ve been doing during quarantine!
Fearing the Black Body
It’s our season finale! In this episode, we’re talking about our book club novel with Evette Dionne!
Eating In W/ Eliza Khinsoe
Today, we’re talking about FOOD and COOKING comforts while in quarantine!
no fat Jokes w/ yrfatfriend
We’re talking about FAT JOKES THAT ARE ON OUR LAST NERVE IN QUARANTINE TIMES!
Dressing Up w/ Jazzmyne
Clothes in quarantine, fluctuating weight, and #queercottagecore with Jazzmyne Jay!
Keeping Kind w/ Whitney
We are exploring the ways we can be kind to ourselves and nurture our relationship to food!
Goofing Off w/ Sofie Hagen
In this episode, we’re hanging out AKA goofing off with comedian and Happy Fat, Sofie Hagen!
Publishing Fat w/ Evette Dionne
We’re talking with Evette Dionne about fat body politics and the publishing industry.
Travelling & fat girls travel too
We’re chatting all about fat travels with the creators of @fatgirlstraveltoo on Instagram.
Centering Black women w/Sophie
Sophie Williams on her upcoming book Millennial Black, not centering whiteness, & misogynoir.
Sleeping Over w/ SAF
In the series premiere, we’re giving you all of the updates from SAF HQ!
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a little fat review
In this Season 4 finale, a behind the scenes look at the past season with Sophie, Maria, and Lynn!
Our Fat Friend, Yrfatfriend
Being anonymous online, fat visibility, + using your privilege for good w/ anonymous fat activist and writer, Your Fat Friend!
High Fashion Gets Fat
In this minisode sponsored by 11 Honoré, we discuss high fashion, accessibility, and 11 Honoré!
Small Biz, Big Fashion
Fast fashion, fab fashion, and most importantly, FAT fashion featuring FatGirlFlow, Dazey LA, and Ori!
Seams Fake, But Okay
A Maria episode about high school theater, the history of sizing, and getting new bodies onstage!
You’ve Got Mail 4
Yoga, JLo, and fat cannonballs plus our friend Alex answering your questions with Sophie!
queer bodies
Queer bodies, soft physiques, fat queer influencers w/ hosts of WNYC’s Nancy, TOBIN LOW & KATHY TU
Small Biz, Big Fashion Pt. 2
Part 2 of our conversation about fat, ethical fashion—this time with Nicolette Mason of Premme and Allie Ayers of Bissy Swim! Part 1.
Mailbag with jazzmyne jay
Buying plus size clothes, confidence during sex, and starting a career in social media.
Tall Girl, Fat Girl
Friend of the pod Ann Friedman and frenemy of the pod #sorryLindsey talk being tall and visible.
Our big fat (not greek) Wedding
We talk about wedding diet culture, COMFY CHAIRS, and body positive wedding recommendations!
Dumplin’ w/ julie!
What we’re watching, YA, some Dumplin’ talk with author and friend Julie Murphy!
a little fat announcement
On this inter-season minisode, we discuss how Sophie went viral, Maggie Rogers, and ~change~
fattie edu
Junior Producer Lynn takes the reins to investigate anti-fat bias in academia, and all things uni!
SAF Goes to Fat Camp
In this ep, we chat about what fat camps are, what they do, and hear some of your fat camp stories, all with some special guests
Fat Memes
Fatties on Instagram, I’m baby, and astrology memes. Sophie talks to @fat_baaaby + @memesforvalidation!
Personal Style with Jazzmyne
Style icon Jazzmyne Jay joins Sophie to talk about ASOS, berets, and being a FATshionista.
Spilling the “DisabiliTEA”
This episode covers disability justice and fat activism with Alex Locust @glamputee!
fat changes
In the Season 4 Premiere, we’re talking about CHANGE with a few special guests!
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She’s Got Faves 2k18!
Paddington 2, the malleability of memes, + 2018 faves.
2 Fattie Cooks
Thanksgiving, the joys and pains of grocery shopping, and adventures in cooking.
fat reading roundup
Children’s programming, #IWeigh, and our favorite fat books of 2018.
You’ve Got Mail III
Slick Woods, making workplaces more inclusive, and questions from the fatmily!
she’s all superfat
Fat labels, Peter Kavinsky, and straight-passing privilege.
Fat Traitor
The Nintendo Switch, Gina Rodriguez, and Fat Traitors.
thank u, stretch
Joyful movement w/ Bevin of Fat Kid Dance Party and Amber Karnes of Body Positive Yoga.
make it to 2019 challenge
Laughing so hard you cry, before and after photos, and self-care.
They’re All Fat: Nonbinary Fatties
Sabrina the Teenage Witch, bras, and the intersection between fat & nonbinary identities.
@Our Thin Friends
Thin allyship, Mitski, and rooting for everybody black.
Fat Through the Ages
DCOMs, Missy Elliott, and fatness through the ages.
fatties on stage
Netflix’s “Elite,” getting in touch with our roots, and fat comedians. _
Raising a Body Positive Child
Going blonde, buying sweaters for boyfriends, +raising bopo children.
Sierra Burgess is a Local
Vintage tees, tattoos, and the Netflix movie “Sierra Burgess is a Loser.”
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Live from Flyover Fest!
Bathtubs, Dirty Computer, and life as a fat influencer.
The Shape of You
Fanfiction, body composition, and, FINALLY, Lizzie McGuire.
Fatties Go to Therapy
Arthur the Aardvark, our mental health journeys, + wedding stress.
Fat(suit) like me
Bisexual lighting, fat suits, and SoulGlo.
The Fault in Our Faves
Shorts, performance art, and our summer and problematic faves.
Werkin’ on My Fitness
Unplugging, #HagridHannah, and exercise, baby!
Our Fat President
Liberal fatphobia, Ricky Gervais, and grocery store small talk.
SAF goes to the doctor
Sophie’s new Ikea dresser and going to the doctor.
You’ve Got Mail II
How to be a straight size ally with your money, breakups, and Kylie Kylie Kylie.
i feel pretty
Summer jams, nude underwear, and the movie I Feel Pretty.
Fat in Real Life
Hayley Kiyoko, fat reality shows, and white aunties.
Loosely Exactly Nicole
FFS #3: Loosely Exactly Nicole, The OC, and stranger danger.
Fat Dating
Through Thicc and Thick — Dating, Black Panther, and Degrassi.
New Year, Same Fat Us
anti-resolutions, bears, and dealing with chronic illnesses.
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have yourself a curvy lil xmas
Justice for Mrs. Claus, our favorite Christmas traditions, and Swarovski crystal figurines.
Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Dealing with family fat-shamers, a Stars Hollow Thanksgiving, and the one good man (not Charlie Brown).
Roxane gay’s hunger
Roxane Gay’s Hunger, the ting goes skrah, and watermelon.
Fattiefilmschool1My Mad Fat Diary
My Mad Fat Diary, graphic novels, and magical unicorns from the planet Jupiter.
BoPo Politics w/ melissa gibson!
Roots of the body positive movement, problems facing us today, making this community even better.
Traveling While Fat
“customer of size,” travel tips, gifts for educating your family on bopo, and Aunt Terri.
The Fat Friend
Fat friendships, fancy smells, and Riverdale. Also covered: Terrace House, The Duff, and Lil Romeo.
Boo! Fear the Fat
Evil fat characters, Jonathan Groff, and churning butter.
Much Ado About Hair
Politicized hair, self-love mantras, and penis graffiti.
“Where Do u Get ur Confidence?”
The word “confidence,” feminist tampons, and Demi Lovato’s thoughts on her breasts.
fattiefilmschool2huge
Fattie Film School #2! The show “Huge,” mommy vloggers, and how we stay so chill.
plus size fashion with gabifresh
Journaling, racist stocking manufacturers, and Gabi Gregg aka @Gabifresh.
You’ve Got Mail!
Advice for a bodyposi nurse, the prison of fashion, & “abundant” bodies.
We Love our curvycon
Nautical-themed birdhouses, Health at Every Size, and CurvyCon.
Fat Narratives
Introductions, what you can expect from this podcast, + fat narratives that shaped our childhoods.