Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back

Hello again, fupas!! In this episode, the fatties share their dream ice creams and explore the pronunciation possibilities of different nuts. Then we pivot to a column from Dear Prudence about kink and the complexities of grappling with ~parental worries~ or external involvement in our romantic relationships. We get into fetishism, gaining, “pleasure politics”, edtwitter, autonomy, and, as always, desire. Grab a sundae and get into the first part of our conversation about fat kink.  P.S. We recorded this months ago before we got our audio sorted out. Sorry for any hiccups!  P.P.S Say hello to the many pets in the background of this episode!   This episode's advice column: Help! My Parents Seem Intent on Forcing Me to Reveal My Kink.   Media mentioned:  The Color of Kink: Black Women, BDSM, and Pornography by Ariane Cruz  Samuel Delaney’s keynote talk “Aversion/Perversion/Diversion”  Revenge Body by Caleb Luna  Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da’Shaun Harrison  No Health, No Care The Big Fat Loophole in the Hippocratic Oath by Marquisele Mercedes  Find us on social media! Unsolicited on Twitter Unsolicited on Instagram Find Da'Shaun: Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH Find Mikey: Twitter: @marquisele Insta: @fatmarquisele Find Jordan: Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall Find Caleb: Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker Find Bryan:  Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh

¡Hola Fupas! In this episode, your beloved fatties discuss the one, the only: Semaglutide!!! We take on the ‘Ozempic Revolution’ and take some turns into a heated discussion about ‘movement strategy’ to ponder a pressing question: What the hell are fat activists even asking for? But before any of that, we discuss our respective fast food sweet treats. It’s a packed episode, so grab a snack and prepare to be rage with us!  (P.S. We recorded this months ago before we got our audio sorted out. Sorry for any hiccups!)    Media mentioned: Wegovy Isn’t a Game Changer, But An Update by Marquisele Mercedes Institutional Antifatness w/ Marquisele Mercedes & Monica Kriete (from the Death Panel podcast) "Firm behind Wegovy slimming jab suspended from UK trade association"  ‘Orchestrated PR campaign’: how skinny jab drug firm sought to shape obesity debate  Wegovy’s So-Called “Long-Term” Study by Ragen Chastain  Weight Loss Research Should Be Five Years Long - At Least by Ragen Chastain  I Lost Weight on Ozempic. Here’s What the Debate Gets Wrong. (from the NYT’s First Person podcast) 

Happy Pride Fupas!! This episode, your fav fat queers start off by discussing our favorite noodles, with the amount of confusion, disagreement and hilarity you all have come to know and love. We move on to discuss the reason for the season: is there room for fat liberation at gay pride? We talk about the complexities and, more often than not, failures of pride celebrations to welcome ALL of all of us.  Take a seat, a beat, a cookie, and listen on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms. And above all: don’t forget deodorant for your inner thighs this summer!!  (P.S. There are some audio hiccups that we hope you can excuse. Like queerness, we too are messy.)    Media and topics mentioned: Revolting Bodies? The Struggle to Redefine Fat Identity by Kathleen Lebesco   Regret rates for gender affirming procedures  The Ugly Laws w/ Susan Schweik (from the podcast Sad Francisco)  A Primer on "Libidinal Economy" in Relation to Black Folks from Cosmic Hoboes  Desirability: Do you really love fat people when you can’t even see us beyond the political? by Da’Shaun Harrison  An discussion of “summer bodies” and Pride  Imani Barbarin on TikTok discussing COVID and the thin ideal  Jockstraps and Crop Tops: Fat Queer Femmes Dressing for the Night by Caleb Luna  Fire Island (2022)  Conversations on Equity: Eating Disorders, Race, and Queerness (a long-form audio project by Marquisele Mercedes)    Find us on social media! • Unsolicited on Twitter https://twitter.com/unsolicitedftb • Unsolicited on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unsolicitedftb • Find Da'Shaun:   • Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH • Find Mikey:   • Twitter: @marquisele   • Insta: @fatmarquisele • Find Jordan:   • Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall • Find Caleb:   • Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker • Find Bryan:   • Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh   Transcript available soon!

We’re back, fupas! In our glorious return episode, the fatties gush over their favorite breads (and question whether crackers count?). Then, we tackle a problem closer to home; Mikey shares her concerns and we discuss the pressure to lose weight ahead of important life events, the difficulties with maintaining a fat politic, and the desire to be untouchable.   Find us on social media! • Unsolicited on Twitter  • Unsolicited on Instagram • Find Da'Shaun:   • Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH • Find Mikey:   • Twitter: @marquisele   • Insta: @fatmarquisele • Find Jordan:   • Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall • Find Caleb:   • Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker • Find Bryan:   • Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh   Transcript available soon!

Welcome back, fupas!! In this week’s ep, the fatties battle it out over favorite cereals and milk substitutes. Then we pivot to a column from Dear Prudence that opens up conversation into changes in relationships over time, desirability politics, and friendship. This episode's advice column: "Prudie advises a man who lost all feelings for his wife after she gained 50 pounds." Find us on social media! Unsolicited on Twitter Unsolicited on Instagram Find Da'Shaun: Twitter/Insta: @DaShaunLH Find Mikey: Twitter: @marquisele Insta: @fatmarquisele Find Jordan: Twitter/Insta: @jordallenhall Find Caleb: Twitter/Insta: @dr_chairbreaker Find Bryan:  Twitter/Insta: @blackqueeriroh Transcript available soon!