Navigating Fatness: Self-Image, Societal Views, and Acceptance
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Books
- "The Nutty Professor" (Movie inspiration, discussed in relation to representation of fat characters in media)
Videos & Documentaries
- The Nutty Professor - Mentioned as a 90s comedy classic that uses a fat character as the butt of the joke, highlighting problematic representation.
Research & Studies
- Studies linking heavy screen time in children to rising anxiety and depression - Mentioned in the context of child safety and technology.
Tools & Software
- GLP-1 drugs - Discussed as a factor in understanding the impact on food noise and weight.
- Semaglutides - Discussed as a factor in understanding the impact on food noise and weight.
Articles & Papers
- "Wait for it" Podcast - Described as a podcast about being fat that isn't about weight loss, which inspired the host.
People Mentioned
- Ronald Young Jr. (Host of "Wait for it") - Discussed as the host of a podcast about being fat, who inspired the host of this episode.
- Alan Black (Producer) - Mentioned as the producer who confirmed the popularity of Ronald Young Jr.'s podcast.
- Brett Lamb (Podcast artwork illustrator) - Mentioned as someone the host used to take an exercise class with.
- Michael Zwig (Brother of the host) - Mentioned as the sibling who did not have a weight problem.
- Fats Domino (Performer and writer of theme song) - Mentioned as the performer of the theme song, with his physical appearance discussed in relation to the term "chubby."
- Dave Bartholomew (Writer of theme song) - Mentioned as a writer of the theme song.
- Steve Burns (Host of "A Little Bit of Life with Steve Burns") - Mentioned as the host of a new podcast.
- Jamie Lee Curtis - Mentioned as a special guest on "A Little Bit of Life with Steve Burns."
- Bill Nye - Mentioned as a special guest on "A Little Bit of Life with Steve Burns."
Organizations & Institutions
- Mint Mobile - Mentioned for offering unlimited wireless plans.
- Whole Foods Market - Mentioned for stocking 365 brand appetizers and offering savings on holiday items.
- Left of Dial Media - Mentioned as the production company for the podcast "Tubby."
Courses & Educational Resources
- Gab - Mentioned as a company that makes kid-safe phones and watches.
Websites & Online Resources
- mintmobile.com - Mentioned for their unlimited wireless plans.
- wholefoodsmarket.com - Mentioned for holiday offerings.
- gab.com - Mentioned for kid-safe phones and watches.
- getgab (Promo code) - Mentioned for an exclusive holiday offer on Gab products.
- a.zwig.substack.com - Mentioned as the host's Substack page.
- leftofdial_media (Instagram) - Mentioned as the Instagram handle for the show.
- tubby@leftofdialmedia.com - Mentioned as the email address for listener feedback.
Other Resources
- "Wait for it" (Podcast) - Mentioned as a podcast about being fat that isn't about weight loss, which inspired the host.
- "Heavyweight" (Podcast) - Mentioned with a description of its new season and guest stories.
- "A Little Bit of Life with Steve Burns" (Podcast) - Mentioned as a new podcast from Lemonada Media.
- "The Fat Man" (Song) - Mentioned as the theme song performed by Fats Domino.