
A self-help podcast for those of us who can't help ourselves.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt uncomfortable with your body—too chunky, bloated, tubby, or just not yourself? You’re not alone.
Iconoclastic filmmaker, podcaster, and noted curmudgeon Alan Zweig has built a career diving into the messy parts of life—obsession, insecurity, loneliness—and speaking the truths most of us avo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 3 months ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHealth & Fitness  | |||

Kimberly Dark is much more comfortable being fat than Alan is. The author of Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old helps Alan get used to using the word fat, discusses how horrific it is to be a fat girl in our culture, and works with Alan to figure out wh... more
Alan became friends with Jeremy on Facebook where they bonded over their individual struggles with weight. In their first face to face meeting, they pull no punches, talking candidly about the need for human connection, emotional eating, and Jeremy's... more
In the debut episode of Tubby, Alan finds a kindred spirit in podcaster Alex Goldman (Hyperfixed, Reply All). They share their experience with self-loathing, rationalizing away exercise, dating as a fat guy, and hotel mirrors. Alan asks the tough que... more
Alan invites Shane O'Neill, the writer of The Washington Post's Style Memo, to find out whether or not it's possible to be fat and stylish? They discuss suffering for beauty, shopping with your mother, and question if Shane is fat enough to be a bear... more
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A good start with a queer guest on episode 1. Also good to tackle the intersectional male perspective in a topic more often centred on women’s bodies. Would be interesting to hear from men who enjoy being fat and how their bodies bring joy to the world. Glad for a straight host so it can avoid the chub-chaser/bear-hater-centrism of The Big Fat Gay pod.
I’ve listened to thousands of podcasts over the years, and Tubby is unlike anything I’ve heard.
It’s so honest, open, and vulnerable with just 2 men talking about weight and body image. It felt real and meaningful in a way that’s rare.
I really hope you keep making episodes like this one.
Just when I thought there was nothing new under the podcast sun, this came along. Loved it.
My friend gave it five star
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The content consistently addresses themes surrounding body image, weight struggles, and the societal stigma associated with being overweight. Alan Zweig, the host, engages in open conversations with guests about their personal experiences with fatness, dating, and societal perceptions, often blending humor with vulnerability. The discussions explore the emotional components of body image issues, touching upon the challenges of self-acceptance within a culture that equates thinness with worth. Notable subjects include the intersection of body positivity, health, and societal body standards, making it a distinctive space for honest dialogue about living in larger bodies. Through a mix of candid storytelling and personal reflection, the podcas... more
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Recent guests on Tubby include:
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