Episodes
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Bri Burning: Finding Family
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Guest: Bri Burning (educator, International Person of Leather 2020-2024)
Bri Burning (she/they) is a non-binary, queer, fat, femme, leather, ethical non-monogamist, genderqueer, babygrill, and slave-identified person. I'm a very thankful girl to have such a supportive, loving, and incredible Partner who challenges me and pushes me to be my best, thank you JoshInTheBox.
Bri joins Auntie Vice to chat about the leather community, being bigger bodied, finding family and community in the leather world, reconciling with their body, and much more!
Sites and Socials
Bri_Burning on Fetlife
BriBurning (Instagram)
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Ragen Chastain: Debunking Bad Medicine
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Guest: Ragen Chastain (blogger, author, podcaster)
Ragan Chastian began debunking weight loss "science" in 2009. She originally just wanted to find the most effective diet for weight loss. What she found was over a centruy of bad research. It was so bad, she did her search a second time to verify she hadn't missed anything.
What she discovered is that most "weight loss" research limits its time period to less than two years. When participants began to regain weight, research simply stops and reports what happened in the first year. She discusses how current astroturf organizations (fake grass roots groups) continue to promote bunk science to further their profits.
We also chat about how the weight lost industry has co-opted the language of body liberationists to promote weight stigma and continue to get folks to risk their lives to be thin.
Sites and Socials
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Danni Adams is a Poundcake!
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Guest: Danni Adams (body image coach, influencer)
Danni Adams, body image coach and influencer in the body liberation space, joins Auntie Vice to chat about body liberation, the connection between fatphobia and anti-Blackness, food access, growing up poor, and so much more!
Sites and Socials
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Auntie Vice Responds to Listeners
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
In this episode of "Fat Chicks on Top," the host discusses various topics related to accountability, consent, and community safety within the kink community. The host mentions receiving a listener's question about whether an episode featuring Boss Boar, who has been accused of consent violations and possible sexual assault, should be removed. The host explains the complexities of deciding whether to remove an episode, considering the concept of responsibility in the community and varying degrees of consent violations. The host emphasizes the importance of education, understanding, and ongoing discussions surrounding consent.
The host also explores the issue of holding individuals and organizations accountable for problematic behavior, highlighting the need for vetting guests and addressing past problematic behavior. Additionally, the host addresses the importance of inclusive spaces, accessibility, and recognizing the diverse needs and concerns of the community when organizing events. The host shares resources and websites related to submission and kink, as well as upcoming events and classes for listeners to participate in. The episode concludes with an invitation to a body-positive swim event and a reminder to like, subscribe, and review the podcast.
The episode was produced and hosted by Rebecca Blanton, with audio production by CharRon Smith and music by David Manga and CharRon Smith. For more information about "Fat Chicks on Top," listeners can visit the website at fatchickson top.com.
Read the rest of this entry »Monday Jul 31, 2023
Tigress Osborn: NAAFA
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
In this episode of Fat Chicks on Top, our guest Tigress Osborne, the director of the National Association for the Advancement of Fat Acceptance (NAAFA), joins us to discuss the importance of embracing the term "fat" and advocating for fat people. Tigress shares her journey of becoming comfortable with using the word and highlights the need for a supportive community in the fat liberation movement. Tigress discusses the challenges of using the word "fat" with medical professionals and seeking healthcare as a fat person. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself by setting boundaries and expressing preferences when talking to doctors. Tigress also mentions an upcoming event featuring an activist who has created a document outlining their preferences for interacting with doctors. The conversation then shifts to the intersectionality of fat acceptance. Tigress and the hosts discuss the need to consider race and other marginalized identities when discussing weight and discrimination. They recognize the discrimination faced by LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and other marginalized groups, and reject the idea of prioritizing certain identities over others. The hosts delve into the history of NAFA, acknowledging its past focus on cisgender white women and discussing their efforts to create a more inclusive organization. They emphasize the importance of addressing oppressive structures and actively challenging them. Tigress, as the newly appointed executive director of NAFA, outlines her vision for the organization, which includes expanding its reach and impact. She discusses the need for more funding in the fat liberation movement and proposes forming partnerships, such as working with Dove, to increase resources. The conversation then shifts to the issue of size discrimination and the lack of explicit laws prohibiting it. Tigress and the hosts discuss efforts to pass legislation that protects fat individuals from discrimination and highlight the empowerment of fat people in various areas of life. The hosts acknowledge the increasing representation of fat people in media but also emphasize the need for more diverse and nuanced portrayals. They critique the tendency to dismiss anti-fatness based on the success of a few individuals and highlight the importance of having deeper conversations about representation and body image. Tigress shares her excitement about the growing number of books by and about fat people being published. She also discusses the barriers that fat authors face in the publishing industry and the need for systemic change. The conversation then touches on the influence of pharmaceutical companies in the weight loss industry and the objections to the terms "obesity" and "overweight" in the fat activism community. The hosts emphasize the importance of body autonomy and informed consent. The episode concludes with expressions of gratitude and mentions of the NAFA's initiatives, including Fat Liberation Month and a petition for the Campaign for Size Freedom. The hosts also share information about their collaboration with Fun Factory and recommend a book and dildo package deal for bisexual individuals. Remember to like, subscribe, and review Fat Chicks on Top, and visit their website for more information.
Sites and Socials
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
Sign up for the NAAFA Newsletter
Find Tigress Osborn at @IoftheTigress on IG, Twitter, and other social media
Books and Media Recommendations in this episode
Fatizen graphic novel series
Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin
"When Killers Get Caught" with Brittnay Ransom
Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins (Hulu)
Reginald the Vampire (Hulu series)
Fat Vampire by Johnny Truant
Survival of the Thickest on Netflix
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Zachary Zane: Boy Slut
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Guest: Zachary Zane (writer, sexpert)
Zachary Zane, sexpert for Men's Health, joins Auntie Vice to talk about being audibly bisexual, his new book Boy Slut, writing about sex for a decade, and OCD. Zane discusses his journey to finding his bisexual identity and becoming a voice for bi folks. The title of his book is a cheeky way to expose the double standard of sluttiness between men and women and the stereotype of bi folks. Zane is insightful about biphobia and gender relations for his young 32 years!
Sites and Socials
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Monday Nov 07, 2022
Darren Campbell: Learn, Grow, Repeat
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Ayzad: Embracing Duende
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Guest: Ayzad
Former Italian journalist turned kink writer and coach, Ayzad joins Fat Chicks on Top to talk about old vs new approaches to kink, the duende of sex and what he sees as missing from the modern approach, and the intersection of politics, Catholicism, and sexuality in Italy.
Website and Socials
@Ayzad on Twitter
@Ayzad_ Official on Instagram
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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Mir Green: Caffinatrix
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Guest: Mir Green, Owner of Wicked Grounds and kink educator
Mir Green joins Fat Chicks on Top to talk about the intersection of kink identities, queerness, and politics. Tune in to find out how they organized the community to keep Starbucks from building in the Leather District in San Francisco, grouwing up queer in a 3-stoplight town in the dessert, the importance of community, and crushing the patriarchy. This episode will leave you wanting to rise up and fight the power!
Socials and Websites
Blog recommended by Mir We Hunted the Mammoth
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Monday Jun 06, 2022
Rahim Thawer:Gay, Muslim, and Fabulous!
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Guest: Rahim Thawer, therapist, college professor
Rahim Thawer is a therapist focusing on LGBTQ folks witha sub-specialty in shame. He has lived in several countries and joins Fat Chicks to talk about queerness, shame, envy, and community. He provides insight into the role circut parties play in gay life around the world. He talks about the intersecting identities of being Muslim and gay.
Sites and Social Media:
www.TheCBTDive.ca (podcast)
www.AffectiveConsult.ca (counseling site)
@LadyAtivan on Twitter and Instagram
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