Host Ronald Young Jr. sits down with Big Fig Mattress president Jeff Brown to find out how the mattress for the bigger figure came to be Special thanks to Big Fig Mattress for partnering with us on Season 2. We'll be back with a new season this fall! If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on X , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click this link and the Big Fig Bed Bu...
Mar 28, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week, we’re bringing you another show hosted by Ronald Young Jr. Pop Culture Debate Club from Lemonada media, and the BBC Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. But who’s right, and who’s just plain wrong? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Ronald Young Jr. that their opinion on TV, movies, musi...
Jan 23, 2025•39 min
Host Ronald Young Jr. and story editor Sarah Dealy sit down to answer some listener questions. But one question makes Ronald reflect on his body with thoughts that have been simmering this entire season. Special thanks to Chloe Prasinos , Aaron, and our unnamed listener for allowing us to use their questions for this episode. We'll be back with a new season next fall, in the meantime stay tuned for some important announcements and bonus episodes! If you have a story about weight you’d like to sh...
Dec 19, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Host Ronald Young Jr. sits down for a live conversation with Lindy West, writer of the book Shrill Notes from a loud woman. (adapted to the hit show on Hulu) They discuss how the the world has changed in the 8 years since her book was published in 2016, and the state of fat politics today. Special thanks to Lindy West for speaking to us live for this episode. Check out the Text Me Back podcast and subscribe everywhere you listen. Support their Patreon here. Special Thanks to Steven Davy, Candice...
Dec 12, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Weight For It returns on December 5th, until then enjoy this episode of Never Post, a podcast about the internet and the world we live in... Senior producer Hans Buetow leads a conversation with three makers and thinkers in the podcast space — Mia Lobel (Freelance Cafe, fmr. Pushkin Industries), Lauren Passell (Tink Media) and Ronald Young, Jr. (Weight For It). We perform a health check on the podcast industry, to see who it’s working for, and who not. Links: Alex Goldman’s podcast economics Twe...
Nov 21, 2024•57 min
Host Ronald Young Jr. sits down for a conversation with Executive Director of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance Tigress Osborn recorded Live at the Miracle Theater in Washington DC. They discuss the history of NAAFA, as well as the history of fat politics and how Tigress sees the movement for fat acceptance today. Special thanks to Tigress Osborn for being a part of this episode. Learn more about her work with NAAFA here . Special Thanks to Pamela Perez, Tom Tyra, Isaiah Headen,...
Nov 14, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In a conversation with influencer Carmen Rene Smith, host RYJ discusses her experiences as a plus sized influencer and how that frames her thinking on weight. Special thanks to Carmen Rene Smith for being a part of this episode. You can follow Carmen on IG @eatthecaketoo If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on X , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click this link a...
Oct 17, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Story Editor and Guest Host Sarah Dealy goes on a journey to find the origin of the term BBW and discover how its meaning changed so drastically in the years since it was first coined. Special thanks to Carole Shaw, Tigress Osborn , Lauren Downing Peters , Cristie and Rachael , and everyone at the beach! for being a part of this episode. If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on X , Threads , IG , and TikTo...
Oct 10, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Elna Baker joins host Ronald Young Jr. for a conversation recorded live at On Air Fest in Brooklyn in February 2024. In it Elna reveals more about her story featured in the popular episode of This American Life entitled Tell Me I'm Fat . Special thanks to Elna Baker for being a part of this episode. You can hear more from Elna Baker on her podcast Pretty Sure I can Fly with Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@oh...
Oct 03, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Typically the stories we hear about fat women and dating are about undesirability and rejection. But today's story is not one of those. Special Thanks to Cristie Wilson and Dr. Kate Manne If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on X , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click this link and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Crea...
Sep 26, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Brigid was headed on vacation, she strapped into her seat prepared for what should have been an uneventful flight. But then she got a lot more than she bargained for. In this episode host Ronald Young Jr. examines the state of flying as a fat person with special guest Aubrey Gordon. Special Thanks to Brigid Quinn McDonnell, Aubrey Gordon , Hannah Sampson , Andrea Sachs , Diyana Howell and the rest of the kind folks at the Washington Post. If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with...
Sep 19, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In a conversation with fat marathon runner Martinus Evans , host Ronald Young Jr discusses how running can be exclusionary for fat folks and ways that Martinus overcame that. Special thanks to Martinus Evans for being a part of this episode. You can find out more about his work by clicking this link or following him on IG @martinusevans If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on X , Threads , IG , and TikTok...
Sep 12, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this Season 2 premiere episode host Ronald Young Jr grapples with the impending loss of his mother while still thinking about his weight. Special thanks to my sister Marilyn Denise Young, my Father Ronald Young Sr. our dear friend Carolyn Perry, and of course to my mother, the late and always great forever loved Peggy Lee Young If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on X , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @oh...
Sep 05, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 2 of Weight For It begins on Thursday September 5th! This season is sponsored by Big Fig Mattress Company !
Aug 21, 2024•2 min
Enjoy this bonus content from our friends at Other Men Need Help, See you in January with new episodes of Weight For It! Who gets to be on the cover of your romance novel? In the hunt for a greater range of culturally desirable body shapes and identities, Mark meets with Ronald, a recently single man who has decided to take the way the world sees him into his own hands. This episode is executive produced, hosted, and written by Mark Pagán. This episode was produced by Rebecca Seidel and Shaneez ...
Oct 05, 2023•42 min
Editor Sarah Dealy sits down with Host Ronald Young Jr. as they reflect back on this season of Weight For It, and pontificate on the future of the show. If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on Twitter , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - Sarah Dealy Sound Design and Mixing - The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner Additional Mixing - Brian Rivera ...
Sep 28, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
After 5 episodes of pontificating on weight host Ronald Young Jr. starts to truly consider what escaping from our culture of fatphobia looks like. Featuring activist and writer Da’Shaun Harrison. Special thanks to Jon Breeding, Tracy Cox , and Da’Shaun Harrison If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on Twitter , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - Sarah ...
Sep 21, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In a collaboration with Articles of Interest, Host Ronald Young Jr and Editor Sarah Dealy work with Avery Trufelman to find out what’s the deal with plus sized clothing? Why do fat folks get the ‘cold shoulder’? Special thanks to Mayra Mejia, Molly Goodman, Stacy Toth, Brittany Saunders, Maddie Hughes, Hannah Leonhard, Lauren Downing Peters, Jessica Hinkle, Jen Wilder, Marcy Guevara-Prete, Leila Kelleher, Natalia Mehlman-Petrzela, and Marissa Meltzer Also special thanks to Avery Trufelman for ho...
Sep 14, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Host Ronald Young Jr. finds himself at a crossroads. He doesn’t feel equipped to make a choice so he seeks out the stories of those who have. Special thanks to Caroline Hamric, Michael Jefferson aka Mass Potential, and Tracy Cox If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on Twitter , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click this link and use the code WEIGHTFORIT at checko...
Sep 07, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Host, Ronald Young Jr. goes through a breakup and thinks maybe it’s time to lose weight. But before he does he needs to take a quick visit to his doctor. Special thanks to the doctor… If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on Twitter , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click this link and use the code WEIGHTFORIT at checkout to get $350 off your purchase at Big Fig M...
Aug 31, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we take a trip with host Ronald Young Jr. to the past. Back to college in Richmond VA, at Virginia Commonwealth University. Where our host was just a straight sized teenager leaving his home for the first time and figuring out what type of person he was going to be, and what type of partner her would choose. Special thanks to Damon Young , and Caitlin Scanlan If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Yo...
Aug 24, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the premiere episode, Host Ronald Young Jr. is pondering his own desirability. Is he an eligible bachelor as a fat man? He seeks solace in body positive and size-affirming spaces and discovers something he finds a little unsettling. Special thanks to Jessica Taylor Dicken , Mayra Meijia , and Dr. Caitlin Gunn If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [email protected] Follow Ronald Young Jr. on Twitter , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In ...
Aug 17, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing Weight For It! The show that tells the stories of folks who can't keep weight off their minds... Coming Soon
May 05, 2023•1 min
