We're taking a look at what's new and what you need to know about from the world of big & tall clothing! Find out what needs to be in your closet right now. 

- Bear Skn Jerseys: https://www.bearskn.com/collections/jersey

- BRIC Socks for Big Feet: https://tidd.ly/3qTE8gk

- One Bone Everywear Pant V2: http://shrsl.com/47i34

- Wide the Brand: New Denim & Tees: https://widethebrand.com/collections/all-products

Beers - 

Jody: Chelada Mango Chile

Bruce: Sam Adams Oktoberfest

Heavy Convo Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

Good Counsel recently changed up their business plan, letting customers shop for stylish clothes with sizes to 8XL. We talk about Chubstr's recent review of the changes and what Good Counsel has to offer. 

Links: 

- Good Counsel in-depth review: https://chubstr.com/resources/good-counsel-big-tall-shop-review/

Beer:

Jody: Meteor Shower Pale Lager, by Ghostfish Brewing Company, Seattle, WA

Bruce: Hofbrau Dunkel, by Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München, Munich, Germany

We're recording live from the Chub Hub PDX Body Positive Block Party! This week, Jody talks about attending Lazy Bear Week in Guerneville, CA, and Bruce talks about doing some international big & tall modeling. Listen in for some special guests!

Links: 

Chub Hub PDX: http://chubhubpdx.com

Whole Foods Beer: https://www.instagram.com/wholefoodsmarketbrewingco/?hl=en

Jody's Drink: Summer Shandy (we're not sure from where - it came from a tap!)

Bruce's Drink: Margarita!

We're taking a look at two brands that might not be on your radar: the new big & tall t-shirt launch from BRIC and JCPenney's Mutual Weave big & tall line. 

- BRIC Website: https://tidd.ly/3rOlSFd

- Chubstr BRIC Review: https://chubstr.com/style/bric-big-tall-sweaters-review/

- JCPenney Mutual Weave: https://bit.ly/450BDY2

NEW PRODUCT FROM BEAR SKN: https://bearskn.com

Beer:

Jody - Strange Haze IPA, by Highlander Beer, Missoula, Montana

Bruce - None this week

See our Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

Summer is in full swing, and we're making the most of it. We talk about the show we're both loving, Portland's Pride Celebration, and Chubstr's $250 Johnny Bigg gift card giveaway. 

Chubstr - Johnny Bigg 20% Off & $250 Gift Card Giveaway: https://bit.ly/chubstr-johnny-bigg

Beer:

- Jody -Tropic Haze IPA, by Silver City Brewery, Silverdale, WA

- Darcelle Blonde IPA, by Gigantic Brewing, Portland, OR

Heavy Convo Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

We love when companies want to cater to plus size customers, but not when they don't put real thought into it. This week, we're talking about how companies get their extended size collections wrong and how to do it the right way. 

Beer:

Jody: Symphonic Chronic Double Dank IPA, by Deschutes Brewery, Bend, OR

Bruce: F* Cancer IPA, by Silvermoon Brewing, Bend OR

Heavy Convo Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

Links

Get new underwear at Bear Skn: https://www.bearskn.com

Listen to the new Chubstr Podcast, Life in Your Size: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-in-your-size/id1697054324

We're introducing the new podcast from Chubstr, called Life in Your Size. It's the audio version of Chubstr.com! Each week, you'll hear interviews with compelling plus size people, stories about living life in a bigger body, and you'll get tips to help you live your best life.

This week, the guys talk about the first episode of Life in Your Size, featuring an interview with Jeff Jenkins, Travel Journalist and host of Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins, streaming now on National Geographic and later this summer on Disney+.

Subscribe to Life in Your Size: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-in-your-size/id1697054324

Beer:

• Jody: Dunkel, by Rosenstadt Brewery, Portland, Oregon
• Oberon Ale, by Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Heavy Convo Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

This week, we're talking about what to look for in a mattress for plus size people. There's a growing number of mattresses on the market, but which ones are the best. Let's discuss!

Titan Mattress Review: https://chubstr.com/resources/titan-mattress-review-by-big-guy/

Best Mattresses for Plus Size People: https://chubstr.com/tag/plus-size-mattress/

Beer:

Jody - Tropical Big Ballard Juicy IPA, by Redhook Brewery, Seattle, WA

Bruce - Hoppy Crisp, by Southern Grist Brewing Co., Nashville, TN

See our beer list: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

We're back from break with a list of the best big & tall shorts for summer. PLUS - Chubstr's Behind the Brand video series is back! This time, we head to Toronto to visit George Richards Big & Tall Menswear.

Bear Skn Shorts: https://www.bearskn.com/collections/shorts

Best Big & Tall Shorts List: https://chubstr.com/resources/best-big-tall-shorts-for-summer/

Behind the Brand | George Richards: https://chubstr.com/tag/george-richards-behind-the-brand/

Wide Load TP: https://www.wideloadtp.com

Beer: 

Bruce - Commercial Suicide, by Jester king Brewery, Austin, TX

Jody - Busch Light Peach, by Anheuser-Bush, St. Louis, MO

Heavy Conversation Beer List: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753

We're back after a week off to talk about Bruce's bout with laryngitis, shoes made with CBD, piano lessons, and a new app to help you get things done.

The 8000 Kicks CBD Hemp Shoe: https://www.8000kicks.com/pages/cbd-hemp-shoes-signup

Motion Productivity App: https://www.usemotion.com

New Goodies Coming to Bear Skn Soon! https://bearskn.com

Beer: We skipped the adult beverages due to sickness this week, but look for new beers next week! In the meantime, check out the Heavy Conversation Beer List on Untappd: https://untappd.com/user/JodyKoenig/lists/362753