In this week's episode we are joined by researcher and author Dr. Terrell J.A. Winder for a powerful conversation on the intersections of identity, stigma, and self-worth among Black queer men in Los Angeles. Grounded in Terrell’s work, we explore the earliest moments many Black queer folks come to understand their bodies as “problems” and how those messages are shaped by institutions like churches, schools, healthcare systems, and everyday public life. We also talk about their new book "Shameless" and  how we all can imagine new pathways toward healing and liberation.

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On this week’s episode of the Black Fat Femme Podcast, the BFF's sit down with multihyphenate creator Kalen Allen for a deep, tender, and hilarious conversation about life after the show. Kalen reflects on his rise, the industry’s response once the cameras stopped rolling, and what it’s taken to rebuild his career and sense of self beyond daytime TV.

Together, they unpack grief, rejection, and starting over, what it means to be Black, queer, and femme in entertainment, and why nuance is non‑negotiable when you’re telling the truth about power, pain, and joy online.

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This week the BFF's are joined by Black Women Taught Us award winning author, educator and scholar to discuss why we are in the mess we are in and why we need to listen to Black women the first time. We also get into why Cheesecake Factory needs to stop changing its menu and why we will always celebrate pride, even if this trash ass government tries to take it away.

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This week on Black Fat Femme, we’re joined by our good sis Simone Mariposa for a powerful conversation on divine embodiment—what it means to listen to your body, mind, and spirit in a world that constantly pulls us out of alignment. We break down how to get your internal “systems” working together, where to start if you feel disconnected, and how Simone’s lived experiences shape her approach to healing and self-awareness.

Plus, we talk Obama Library rollout and the Tyra Banks documentary drama while rolling our eyes, hard. 

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We got one of People Magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive" - Brian Michael Smith - on Black Fat Femme this week, and we get into discussions about authentic trans narratives, wanting more mediocrity (?!?), and the power of tranformative storytelling.

From The L Word: Generation Q and 9-1-1: Lone Star, to his advocacy in film and television, Brian breaks down his journey from sports star to TV star while your favorite cohosts share their hot takes about parasocial relationships, being paid more for less, and some of the "hidden figures" in trans history.

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This week on Black Fat Femme, we sit down with the brilliant Ericka Hart to talk about their powerful new book Nasty Work—a deep dive into sex, power, and the labor of intimacy. We get into what it means to claim pleasure unapologetically, especially at the intersections of Blackness, queerness, and fatness.

We also unpack the politics of credibility in the Black community—who gets taken seriously and why—sparked by conversations around figures like Cheyenne Bryant, and how degrees shape (and distort) trust. And yes, we go there: a candid, hilarious, and pointed discussion on why straight people should absolutely be paying more during Pride

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This week your BFF's are hanging out with the creator of Club 1BD, DJ David and talking all things music. We discuss what it's like to see your dreams manifest, how music is holding us in this moment while asking the most important question, is R&B really dead? 

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This week your BFF's talk all things fat with special guest Mx. Pucks A'Plenty. We share our ways of pushing back against the notion that skinny equates healthy, discuss our gripes with the world's obsession with GLP-1's (bombastic side eye to Mindy Kaling and Serena Williams) and introduce something new and a little spicy for the dolls. 

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This week your BFF's are joined for a tipsy trip through Black pop culture and history with Brandon Collins, host and creator of "Drunk Black History". We quiz Brandon on the wild, joyful, and downright unbelievable stories he’s uncovered with Drunk Black History and discuss the "that can’t be real moments". We also ask the most important question to date: why is Mary J. Blige so made about them damn chicken wraps? 

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This week’s the BFF's dive into the intersection of bodies, fashion, and music with model, cultural curator and now musician James Corbin. They explore how bigger Black queer bodies become sites of art, resistance, and joy, talk about what it means to feel "Supreme" while asking the question: 

How are you celebrating the art that is your body? 

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