Heavy Conversation

Heavy Conversation

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Heavy Conversation episodes

  • Have You Seen Bonobos' New Big & Tall Streetleisure Line?

    Menswear brand Bonobos has launched an affordable, fashion-forward clothing line called Fielder. The line offers sizes to 3X & 50 waist, but you won't find those sizes on their website. We take a closer look and tell you where to find them.

    Beer - Jody: Life of the Paddy, by 5440 brewing - Pojhana orange rose

    34 min
  • How to Be Fat & Active This Spring

    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.

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

    27 min
  • Does Chris Farley's SNL Chippendale Skit Hold Up?

    In his new book, Bob Odenkirk talks about his dislike of SNL's Chris Farley Chippendale's skit. The guys go back and rewatch it - does it hold up? We discuss. Plus, we talk about the ridiculously great tool that'll save you from messy cheeto fingers.

    Beers: Jody: Guinness Draught, by Guinness | Bruce: Bingo Pajamas, by Ever Grain Brewing Company

    25 min
  • Are you Ready to Start Traveling Again?

    Jody is going on his first trip since the pandemic began. We talk about travel anxiety in the age of covid and how to deal with it. Plus: we follow up on listener comments about the L.L.Bean big & tall launch.

    Beer: Jody - Terrifica, by Wayfinder

    Bruce - Old Chub, by Oskar Blues

    22 min
  • L.L. Bean Goes All-In On Big & Tall

    L.L. Bean just added over 100 new size inclusive items to their collection, with sizes from XS - 3X. The company plans to add more clothes and expand the size and weight range of select footwear and gear throughout the year. We take a closer look and talk about what we'd like to see in the future from L.L.Bean big & tall.

    Beers:

    Bruce: Lagunitas Hop Refresher, by Lagunitas Brewing Company (not actually a beer!)

    Jody: Sweep the Leg, by Level Brewing

    23 min
  • The Big Man's Guide to Sexier Selfies

    This week, we're talking about male boudoir and taking selfies to learn to love your body with our first ever guest, photographer Beth Olson! We discuss empowerment and body acceptance through photography, why dudeoir is almost always silly, and how "unflattering" angles can help you become more comfortable with yourself.

    Learn more about Beth at https://www.betholsoncreative.com/

    Beers:

    Bruce: Deliria from Delirium-Huyghe Brewery

    Jody: Run Wild from Athletic Brewing

    44 min
  • The Big Man's Guide to Sexier Selfies
    This week, we're talking about male boudoir and taking selfies to learn to love your body with our first ever guest, photographer Beth Olson! We discuss empowerment and body acceptance through photography, why dudeoir is almost always silly, and how "unflattering" angles can help you become more comfortable with yourself.
    Learn more about Beth at https://www.betholsoncreative.com/
    Beers:
    Bruce: Deliria from Delirium-Huyghe Brewery
    Jody: Run Wild from Athletic Brewing
    44 min
  • Skipping Valentine's Day?

    This week we're talking about whether or not Valentine's Day still matters, and how we're planning to spend it. Plus, are you going to buy Oscar Mayer's new bologna face mask? ALSO: Bruce shares his Playstation 2021 year in review. Is 634 hours of play time too much? You decide.

    Beer: Jody - Run Wild, by Athletic Brewing. Bruce - No Mo, by Crux Fermentation Project

    29 min
  • Finding Face Masks, Levi's Secondhand, Somebody, Somewhere

    This week, we talk about finding facemasks that fit big heads, why you should be shopping Levi's Secondhand, and the new HBO series starring Bridget Everett, Somebody, Somewhere

    Sponsor: DXL is celebrating Big & Tall Month all January long! Read stories and see photos of stylish big & tall guys + share your own looks at their website: https://bit.ly/3tjugLx

    Beer: Run Wild IPA, from Athletic Brewing Co.

    30 min
  • 1st Time Big & Tall Models

    The guys talk about Chubstr's Big & Tall Month feature and the new model doing his 1st photo shoot ever. Jody went to the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit, and Bruce has some issues with IG ads.

    Sponsor: DXL is celebrating Big & Tall Month all January long! Read stories and see photos of stylish big & tall guys + share your own looks at their website: https://bit.ly/3tjugLx


    Beer: Bruce Salt & Seed, Elysian Brewing Jody The Most Interesting Lager in the World, Ex Novo Brewing

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

    29 min

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Join Bruce Sturgell of Chubstr and co-host Jody Koenig for Heavy Conversation, a podcast that dives into topics that matter to the plus-size community. From finding clothes that actually fit to…