Weight For It
ohitsBigRon StudiosNamed one of the Best podcasts of 2023 by the New York Times, Vogue, and Vulture Weight For It is a three time Podcast Academy Award winning narrative podcast that explores the ways we think about our bodies. Through personal storytelling and deep dive interviews, host Ronald Young Jr. unpacks the navigation of the world around him that just doesn't seem to fit.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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In this bonus episode, Weight For It host, Ronald Young Jr. joins the hosts of Text Me Back (Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays) for a discussion about the Netflix docuseries Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser. It certainly was a docuseri... more
Host Ronald Young Jr. sits down with Big Fig Mattress president Jeff Brown to find out how the mattress for the bigger figure came to be
Special thanks to Big Fig Mattress for partnering with us on Season 2.
We'll be back with a new season this fa... more
This week, we’re bringing you another show hosted by Ronald Young Jr. Pop Culture Debate Club from Lemonada media, and the BBC
Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your ... more
Host Ronald Young Jr. and story editor Sarah Dealy sit down to answer some listener questions. But one question makes Ronald reflect on his body with thoughts that have been simmering this entire season.
Special thanks to Chloe Prasinos, Aaron, and... more
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- Top 10 podcasts ever
This podcast has been one of the most insightful, raw, and nuanced pieces of audio I’ve ever heard. I feel like my perspective has expanded in ways I didn’t know were possible. Thank you to talented people who put this together. You are changing lives and minds. 💜
Apple Podcasts569gurl4u
United States25 days ago - Deeply personal and honest
Ronald Young Jr. is vulnerable and honest. He shares his own story in a way that feels real and relatable, never polished or performative. I really appreciate how he digs into the intersectionality of obesity: how weight connects with race, culture, and social expectations. Don’t get excited for a solution for any of this as the podcast isn’t about quick fixes or advice. it’s about understanding and empathy. Listening to it feels like being invited into an honest conversation that challenges how... more
Apple Podcasts5KevinSo&SoUnited Statesa month ago - So glad I found this
I love these thoughtful, honest conversations and observations - thanks for your vulnerability!
Apple Podcasts5Bcay237United Statesa month ago - Mostly very good…
I really enjoy Ronald and deeply appreciate his honesty and vulnerability on each episode. I think this latest episode about the Biggest Loser showed a different side of him that I was much less a fan of. I get it was all fun and jokes, but the flippant use of calling everyone racist, the generalizations that were made, and the punching JM comment were a bit too much. I am a black, liberal woman, so this isn’t me trying to be a defender of white people, and especially not JM, but yeahhhh, his gu... more
Apple Podcasts4Mih_HallUnited States2 months ago - Been throw the same. Thing
But really it’s kinda anoying watching some else talk for 3 third of the video when I only care about the host that’s been throw the same stuff instead of the spoiled brat of that fat girl who says she doesn’t like fat men and she’s a fat girl she also cheated from all that work she needed to do.
Apple Podcasts4Its spooky timeUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Argentina/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Israel/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is Weight For It about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This narrative podcast explores the societal perceptions and personal experiences surrounding body image, weight, and acceptance. Through personal storytelling and interviews with a diverse array of guests, the host engages listeners in discussions about the challenges and nuances faced by individuals living in larger bodies. Topics commonly addressed include body positivity, fat activism, and the personal struggles of embracing self-identity amidst societal standards and expectations. It stands out for its thoughtful and empathetic approach to difficult conversations about body image and the importance of representation, making it a significant resource for listeners seeking validation and understanding in their own journeys.
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Which podcasts are similar to Weight For It?
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1. Death, Sex & Money
2. Maintenance Phase
3. Text Me Back! With Lindy West And Meagan Hatcher-Mays
4. Thanks For Asking
5. Proxy with Yowei Shaw
How many episodes of Weight For It are there?
Weight For It launched 3 years ago and published 24 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 Weight For It include:
1. Jeff Brown
2. Langston Kerman
3. Baron Vaughn
4. Lauren Passell
5. Mia Lobel
6. Tigress Osborn
7. Carmen Rene Smith
8. Cristie Wilson
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