Tubby
Left of Dial MediaNamed one of Apple Podcast's BEST PODCASTS OF 2025.
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 avoid. But the... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHealth & Fitness | |||
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Tom is a sweet guy with a nice smile. Alan read Tom's staggeringly honest essay My Big Fat Obese Story and was moved by his story. Tom joins Alan to discuss how the past informs the person you become, how abusing food can become a form of self harm, ... more
Alan gets into it with the host of the Award Winning podcast Weight for It, Ronald Young Jr.. They talk about why seeing people you haven't seen in a long time is the worst, debate the "we did this to ourselves" narrative, re-evaluate the comedy geni... more
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
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- Fat phobic by a Tubby Elder
This whole ride is astonishing for the absolute fat phobia that consumes Alan’s being with the warmth of a 1000 suns…
Apple Podcasts1New Invest-or
United States12 days ago - LOVE this podcast
This guy is great. He’s very honest and vulnerable, and seems sincere.
Apple Podcasts5ISpankEmUnited States15 days ago - Honest, funny, and full of heart
Love this show. It’s deeply relatable for anyone who’s ever struggled to feel comfortable in their own skin. So many layers that really stay with you. Can’t wait to hear more.
Apple Podcasts5@FedePod
Canada24 days ago - Fantastic!
Whether or not you feel tubby yourself, worth a listen to hear an insightful, compassionate and entertaining talk about body image and how to be happier.
Apple Podcasts5AdhuthjhfgjgfvjhfvjufcbhCanada25 days ago - missing facts
I was so looking forward to the psychological and social topics in this podcast. Unfortunately it is filled with pseudoscience about how losing weight is unhealthy and that there is no shame in poor choices. As a fat person, it’s really not helpful.
Apple Podcasts1ajal9988United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #241 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #222 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #168 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #175 |  Ireland/Society & Culture |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tubby
What is Tubby about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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Which podcasts are similar to Tubby?
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3. Curse of: America’s Next Top Model
4. Incels
5. Adrift
How many episodes of Tubby are there?
Tubby launched 3 months ago and published 8 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Tubby include:
1. Ronald Young Jr.
2. Kimberly Dark
3. Shane O'Neill
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