Heavy Conversation

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

H&M has expanded their men's and women's plus size offerings with a ton of clothing available in sizes to women's 4X and men's 3X. Here's what we love about it and what we want to see from the company in the future.

Beer:

Jody - Czech Style Pilsner, by Little Beast Brewing, Portland, OR

Bruce - Day Off Ale, by Fall River Brewing Co, Redding, CA

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

This week, we're talking about getting back out there and doing activities we love now that the weather is getting warmer. We discuss the intimidation factor for bigger folks when going to the gym, or being active in public, and ways to deal with it.

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Drinks: Bruce - Big Swell, by Maui Brewing Co. | Jody - Cape Line Sparkling Cocktails

This week, we're talking about DXL's new brand positioning, "Wear What You Want." ALSO - Wide the Brand has introduced a line of Big & Tall Belts. We take a closer look.

Join Us for Heavy Conversation Live on 3/30 at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1391437428271237

Jody's Beer: Czech Style Pilsner from Little Beast Brewing

Bruce: Only water this week!

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

Did you see actor Harvey Guillen's Oscars look? He was sporting Christian Siriano's first plus size menswear design made for the red carpet, and boy, was it a whopper. PLUS - Bruce recounts being attacked by a hawk and Chubstr's 12th anniversary!

Beer:

Jody - Holy Grail, by Black Sheep Brewery, North Yorkshire

Bruce - LIFE Volume 1, by Breakside Brewery, Portland, OR

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

Roald Dahl's books are being updated to remove terms like "fat" in a new focus on inclusivity. Do changes like this make a difference? We discuss. PLUS - do hair thickening products really work? Bruce puts the new thickening shampoo and conditioner from hims to the test.

Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: https://portlandsisters.org/donate/

Beers this week:

Jody - Red MacGregor, from Orkney Brewery, Orkney, Scotland

Bruce - Profuse Juice, from 10 Barrel Brewing, Bend, Oregon

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

Terry Bradshaw fat shames Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Neal after his team's win at Super Bowl LVII. We watched the video and discuss. PLUS - here's how you can volunteer at the 2023 Full Figured Industry Awards - listen in!

FFIAS Volunteer Info: https://www.instagram.com/thefullfiguredindustryawards/

Beers: Jody - Free Wave Hazy IPA by Athletic Brewing | Bruce - Dead Guy Ale, by Rogue Ales & Spirits

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

It's Valentine's Day and we're talking about the dating apps people want to get rid of, the best cities for this lover's holiday, and why you need to go to White Castle today. Listen in!

valentine's - White Castle Valentine's Day: https://people.com/food/white-castle-valentines-day-fine-dining-service-back-reservations/

Beer - Jody - Dam Good Decade Turps IPA, Belching Beaver | Bruce - Newport Daze, Rogue Brewing

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

Have you heard about Joyful Inclusive Movement, aka JIM? It's a new fitness platform made for everybody, regardless of your skill or ability level. We take a closer look at the new platform and discuss. PLUS - Bruce tries WILDFANG's plus size coveralls for the first time.

JIM: https://joyfulinclusivemovement.com

Chubstr's JIM Review: https://chubstr.com/community/joyful-inclusive-movement-review/

WILDFANG: https://www.wildfang.com

Bear Skn's NEW Print: https://www.bearskn.com

Beers:

Jody - Winter Ritual Cold IPA, from Hopworks Urban Brewery

Bruce - Dreamland, from Rogue Brewing

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