The Wicked movie has taken the world by storm, so naturally Abby had to discuss its political roots, fat applicability, and body diverse casting with original Broadway cast member Kathy Deitch! They also chat about Kathy's experiences as a fat actor and activist, make the dramaturgical case for casting fat actors in iconic musical theatre roles, and (of course) take the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really hold space with that. Plus This Show: https://www.instagram.com/plusthisshow/ Kathy's Inst...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Abby talks with Sarai Cole about the infamous 2007 Eddie Murphy comedy Norbit. For the extra-long version of this episode complete with political hot takes and other tangents, check out our Patreon!
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Abby returns to discuss Adrianne and the Castle, a new fantasy romance musical hybrid documentary about a couple who built a castle of love in rural Illinois. She is joined by director Shannon Walsh and lead actress SLee to discuss what the film means for fat representation and honoring Adrianne’s memory. See a screening in NYC or LA! Website: https://adrianneandthecastle.com/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UUnjIo2sXA Shannon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannondwalsh/ SLee'...
Oct 21, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This week Abby and Luz are joined by Cornell philosophy professor and author Kate Manne, whose recent book Unshrinking: How to Fight Fatphobia blew both of their minds! Kate gives her take on the moral philosophy of fatness, how size informs misogyny, lasagna, dogwhistles, sexual fatphobia, Baby Reindeer, and her concept of body reflexivity. Kate's website: http://www.katemanne.net/ Kate's Twitter: https://x.com/kate_manne?lang=en Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_manne/ Find us o...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Abby tackles the second installment of Bridgerton Season 3 with Cortland Jacoby of Punch Drunk Critics. They discuss sex scenes, the importance of hiring fat writers, whether this is the "body positivity season," Jess Brownell's comments to the press, and where Bridgerton might go next. Cortland's Twitter: https://x.com/portcortlandia Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok,...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 2
No full length ep this week due to technical difficulties, but here's a little preview of the catch-up episode that just went out on our Patreon! You can find it in full at our $3 Quirky Best Friend tier (and even if you have no intention of subscribing, just go to our Patreon and appreciate the names of the tiers bc we are so proud of them)! http://patreon.com/morethantracyt
Jun 05, 2024•8 min
Naturally we had to kick off season 5 by discussing the hottest TV show of the moment (in multiple senses of the word, WINK EMOJI) - Bridgerton! Abby and Luz are joined by Deanna Garwol, creator of My Big Fat Bucket List, to discuss the fat wallflower trope, our Bridgerton crushes, what straight men can learn from regency romance, the definition of midsize, and of course the famous carriage scene. Deanna's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@decidedlydeanna Deanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram....
May 28, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Abby and Luz return for one last episode of Season 4 before a short break! They discuss their favorite fat main characters and how to be the main character of your own life. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Abby and Luz are back for the final installment in their Fat Trope Deep Dive series! After some life updates and recent internet scandal discourse, they talk tankinis, disability stigma, The Biggest Loser, American exceptionalism, Melissa McCarthy, postfeminism, and Rachel Hollis's famous tiger stripes. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, an...
Apr 16, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Hannah Rae Leach of Sleepover Cinema once again joins Abby - this time to discuss the then-wildly-controversial body representation of Lena Dunham as Hannah Horvath in Girls (2012). We also cover Lana Del Rey, the fat face of it all, being honest about internalized fatphobia, glamorizing toxic sex, and why this is a Patrick Wilson fancast. Hannah's website: https://www.hannahraeleach.com/ Sleepover Cinema: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/sleepover-cinema/ Hannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week, Abby and Luz talk about the sad fat person trope, unpacking why media is so obsessed with presenting fat people as pitiable walking tragedies. Some of the examples we discuss include Fat Thor, Bridgerton, Heathers, The Whale, and good old-fashioned freak shows. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethant...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Abby sits down with 8th grade teacher Cait O'Connor to discuss how diet culture and fatphobia are perpetuated in schools - and how teachers can address them. We talk BMI report cards, shotput, school plays, classroom accessibility, and more! Ditching Diet Culture at School website: https://sites.google.com/view/ditchingdietcultureatschool/home Digital Library: https://sites.google.com/view/ditchingdietcultureatschool/digital-resource-library Cait's Twitter: https://x.com/JustTeachingELA?s=20 Cai...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 9
It's time for a big fat catch-up (pun intended)! Luz has life-changing news and Abby recaps her recent travels. Plus we discuss *current events* including but not limited to Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Day, and Amy Schumer's Zionism. **This is a preview of a Patreon episode. The full episode is on our Quirky Best Friend tier at $3 per month.** Find the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads,...
Mar 18, 2024•7 min
This week, Abby and Luz take a closer look at the funny fat person trope. Why do we associate fatness so closely with comedy? What is so funny about fat people anyway? And how does this manifest in media representation and our real lives? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://ww...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Writer and content creator Clara Sterling (of Strike Tea fame!) joins Abby for a wide-ranging discussion about Lizzo, AI, being a fat lesbian, and why she never gets invited out after 7 pm. Clara did an episode on our Patreon during the strike, so we were very excited to be able to actually discuss specific media! Clara's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatclarafied?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 8
It's Black History Month, so we're getting into a movie that made fat Black film history (for better or for worse): Precious (2009). Content creator Jade Haylee joins Abby to dish on being called Precious as a schoolyard taunt, Gabourey Sidibe's comment section, Love is Blind, being lifted up, the Mo'Nique of it all, and why white audiences love Black trauma. ***This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, incest, and child abuse as depicted in Precious .*** Jade's TikTok: https://www.ti...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Writer Caitlin Magnall-Kearns (she/they) aka our first repeat guest ever returns to discuss one of our favorite TV shows, Somebody Somewhere! We chat about fat family dynamics, trans representation, the vulnerability of being seen, and what it feels like to have close friends when you've never been in love. ***This episode contains major spoilers for season 2 of Somebody Somewhere.*** Caitlin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitmkearns Caitlin's Twitter: https://x.com/caitmkearns?s=20 Cai...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 6
It's time for our annual Valentine's Day episode where we talk about the minefield that is plus size dating! Date Brazen's Lily Womble sits down with Abby to share her best tips on how to build a joyful af dating life and answer your questions. Pre-order Lily's book: https://www.datebrazen.com/book Date Brazen Website: https://www.datebrazen.com/ Lily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen Lily's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 5
From now on you'll all be getting the first 10-15 minutes of our Patreon bonus episodes for free! This one's a recap of all the media we consumed in 2023 and its depictions of fat people, from films to books to unhinged TikToks. **This preview contains major spoilers for Poor Things and minor spoilers for Barbie.** Find the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt...
Feb 08, 2024•13 min
This is the second half of our conversation with model and fat activist Jordan Underwood (they/he)! This time we're getting into media narratives about weight changes and Jordan's experience at adult fat camp. Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordallenhall/?hl=en Jordan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordallenhall?lang=en Jordan's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jordallenhall Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Abby and Luz are joined by model and fat activist Jordan Underwood (he/they) to discuss weight changes and the intersection of ableism and fatphobia. Jordan shares about his lipidema journey, from massive weight gain to massive weight loss. We also touch on tumblr-era body positivity, being illiterate, dancing on the internet, and Brookline. We had such a long, in-depth conversation that we've decided to split it into two parts, so the second half of our chat will be out next week! ***This episo...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Sure, everyone is beautiful and all, but being fat just isn't healthy! Right?? We get into it with molecular biologist Fran aka @fat_positive_fran on TikTok, who explains the factors that determine your body size and unpacks the associations between weight and medical conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. ***CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of disordered eating, including calorie numbers.*** H1N1 study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23744235.2016.12...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week, Abby and Luz take you through all the common entertainment fat tropes, as listed on tvtropes.com. On the way, they discuss drag king names, mammy figurines, being stupid, Winnie The Pooh, Abby's childhood toys, and their bad hygiene. The tropes list we're referring to in this episode can be found here: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HighFatIndex Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Abby (she/her) and Luz (they/he) are back for season 4 after a long hiatus, and they're re-introducing themselves by answering the questions they usually ask guests! There's a LOT to catch up on, including (but not limited to) tabloid trauma, Oompa-Loompas, tiramisu, and Idina Menzel. Support us on Patreon, where there is a bonus extended cut of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www....
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Inspired by Abby's tweets about The Cut's coverage of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, she and Luz sat down with writer and body righteousness coach Sabina McAllister Singwell to discuss hunger in terms of cultural attitudes, media portrayals, and our personal relationships with appetite. If you want many more and ongoing regular episodes like this, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon . Bonus episodes start at just $3 a month! School of Bitchcraft: https://schoolofbitchcraft.com/ Bitchcraft and Body Tal...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 12 min
We're BAAACK on the main feed after a long hiatus! In honor of the new Little Mermaid movie, Abby and Luz (new name just dropped) pay tribute to the OG fat icon, Ursula the sea witch. Specifically, we're breaking down Melissa McCarthy's costume and makeup, Ursula's roots in drag culture, the skinny Ursula Barbie, the Little Mermaid musical, queercoded Disney villains, and surprise (not)!!!! Our own childhood trauma baby!!! If you want many more and ongoing regular episodes like this, be sure to ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In a Valentine's Day special episode, Abby and Maya are joined by Jenna Vesper of Date Card Pod and Roses for Every Body, aka the fat Bachelor inclusion campaign! We discuss Roses for Every Body's philosophy, goals, and accomplishments, and why fat representation in reality TV is so rare but so important. Change.org petition: https://www.change.org/p/a-campaign-for-body-diversity-in-the-bachelor-franchise?recruiter=1270331571&recruited_by_id=ec3e96a0-fa82-11ec-bac9-f7a2bbc5abb1&utm_sourc...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This week Abby catches up on the culture, the holidays, and the Patreon price drop (our bonus episode tier is now $3)! Then she is joined by Evany Majano aka @toomuchev on TikTok to discuss growing up, dating, and having sex while fat. Apologies for the sound quality on the interview - we did our best but it's far from perfect! Evany's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toomuchev Evany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanymajano/ Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: h...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Abby catches up on podcast business, what she's been watching, and the horrors of turning 26. Then she is joined by Maya and actor and teacher Katy Geraghty, who is currently playing Little Red in Into the Woods on Broadway! Topics include costume horror stories, dance class, why Maya shouldn't play Tracy Turnblad, moving to NYC with your first Broadway show, and Disney's Reflect. Katy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com › katy.geraghty Katy's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katygeraghty Into...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Today Abby and Maya tackle the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus! After a brief recap of this week's Taylor Swift Anti-Hero video scale shot internet drama, they dissect Hocus Pocus 1 and 2, including fat icon Mary Sanderson, Walgreens, virginity, Kathy Najimy's weight loss, and more. Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/ Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballester Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Abby...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min
