More Than Tracy Turnblad (Abby Rose Morris and Luz Ballester)
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| 28 Oct 2024 | Norbit with Sarai Cole | 01:56:04 | |
Abby talks with Sarai Cole about the infamous 2007 Eddie Murphy comedy Norbit. For the extra-long version of this episode complete with political hot takes and other tangents, check out our Patreon! | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Clara Sterling on Queerness, Comedy, and The Future of Entertainment | 01:18:05 | |
Writer and content creator Clara Sterling (of Strike Tea fame!) joins Abby for a wide-ranging discussion about Lizzo, AI, being a fat lesbian, and why she never gets invited out after 7 pm. Clara did an episode on our Patreon during the strike, so we were very excited to be able to actually discuss specific media! Clara's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatclarafied?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Ditching Diet Culture at School with Cait O'Connor | 01:02:45 | |
Abby sits down with 8th grade teacher Cait O'Connor to discuss how diet culture and fatphobia are perpetuated in schools - and how teachers can address them. We talk BMI report cards, shotput, school plays, classroom accessibility, and more! Ditching Diet Culture at School website: https://sites.google.com/view/ditchingdietcultureatschool/home Digital Library: https://sites.google.com/view/ditchingdietcultureatschool/digital-resource-library Cait's Twitter: https://x.com/JustTeachingELA?s=20 Cait's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justteachingela/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | Girls with Hannah Rae Leach | 01:15:33 | |
Hannah Rae Leach of Sleepover Cinema once again joins Abby - this time to discuss the then-wildly-controversial body representation of Lena Dunham as Hannah Horvath in Girls (2012). We also cover Lana Del Rey, the fat face of it all, being honest about internalized fatphobia, glamorizing toxic sex, and why this is a Patrick Wilson fancast. Hannah's website: https://www.hannahraeleach.com/ Sleepover Cinema: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/sleepover-cinema/ Hannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjudygarland Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | BONUS: Spring Catch-Up (Teaser) | 00:08:09 | |
No full length ep this week due to technical difficulties, but here's a little preview of the catch-up episode that just went out on our Patreon! You can find it in full at our $3 Quirky Best Friend tier (and even if you have no intention of subscribing, just go to our Patreon and appreciate the names of the tiers bc we are so proud of them)! | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Main Character Energy | 01:14:11 | |
Abby and Luz return for one last episode of Season 4 before a short break! They discuss their favorite fat main characters and how to be the main character of your own life. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | Unshrinking & Baby Reindeer with Kate Manne | 01:24:40 | |
This week Abby and Luz are joined by Cornell philosophy professor and author Kate Manne, whose recent book Unshrinking: How to Fight Fatphobia blew both of their minds! Kate gives her take on the moral philosophy of fatness, how size informs misogyny, lasagna, dogwhistles, sexual fatphobia, Baby Reindeer, and her concept of body reflexivity. Kate's website: http://www.katemanne.net/ Kate's Twitter: https://x.com/kate_manne?lang=en Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_manne/ Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | Fat Tropes | 01:16:25 | |
This week, Abby and Luz take you through all the common entertainment fat tropes, as listed on tvtropes.com. On the way, they discuss drag king names, mammy figurines, being stupid, Winnie The Pooh, Abby's childhood toys, and their bad hygiene. The tropes list we're referring to in this episode can be found here: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HighFatIndex Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Fat Trope Deep Dive Part 2: THE SAD | 01:05:44 | |
This week, Abby and Luz talk about the sad fat person trope, unpacking why media is so obsessed with presenting fat people as pitiable walking tragedies. Some of the examples we discuss include Fat Thor, Bridgerton, Heathers, The Whale, and good old-fashioned freak shows. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ Sources we referenced in this episode: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/nov/13/obese-depression-weight-psychology-judgment-fat-shaming https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4392295/ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/slim-sad-fat-happy-519034.html https://www.mamamia.com.au/fat-girl-trope/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WeightWoe https://www.rogerebert.com/features/why-cant-sad-be-fat https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pixar-fails-at-body-positivity-in-inside-out_b_7617432 https://www.newyorker.com/culture/notes-on-hollywood/the-whale-and-the-fat-suit-brendan-fraser-darren-aronofsky Richardson, N, & Locks, A. (2014). 'Monstrosity, enfreakment, and disability.' Body Studies: the Basics. London: Taylor & Francis Group. Available from: ProQuest Ebook Central. [3 April 2024]. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/suss/detail.action?docID=1753259. | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | Feminist Dating Advice with Lily Womble of Date Brazen | 01:18:28 | |
It's time for our annual Valentine's Day episode where we talk about the minefield that is plus size dating! Date Brazen's Lily Womble sits down with Abby to share her best tips on how to build a joyful af dating life and answer your questions. Pre-order Lily's book: https://www.datebrazen.com/book Date Brazen Website: https://www.datebrazen.com/ Lily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen Lily's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Somebody Somewhere with Caitlin Magnall-Kearns | 01:08:50 | |
Writer Caitlin Magnall-Kearns (she/they) aka our first repeat guest ever returns to discuss one of our favorite TV shows, Somebody Somewhere! We chat about fat family dynamics, trans representation, the vulnerability of being seen, and what it feels like to have close friends when you've never been in love. ***This episode contains major spoilers for season 2 of Somebody Somewhere.*** Caitlin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitmkearns Caitlin's Twitter: https://x.com/caitmkearns?s=20 Caitlin's website: https://caitmkearns.wixsite.com/website Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Precious with Jade Haylee | 01:09:35 | |
It's Black History Month, so we're getting into a movie that made fat Black film history (for better or for worse): Precious (2009). Content creator Jade Haylee joins Abby to dish on being called Precious as a schoolyard taunt, Gabourey Sidibe's comment section, Love is Blind, being lifted up, the Mo'Nique of it all, and why white audiences love Black trauma. ***This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, incest, and child abuse as depicted in Precious.*** Jade's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jadehaylee Jade's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadehaylee_ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ P.S. sorry this episode is coming out later than usual, I'm on holiday in Portugal right now (BRAG) and got caught up! -xoxo abby | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Wicked and Other Fat Stories with Original Broadway Cast Member Kathy Deitch | 01:21:25 | |
The Wicked movie has taken the world by storm, so naturally Abby had to discuss its political roots, fat applicability, and body diverse casting with original Broadway cast member Kathy Deitch! They also chat about Kathy's experiences as a fat actor and activist, make the dramaturgical case for casting fat actors in iconic musical theatre roles, and (of course) take the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really hold space with that. Plus This Show: https://www.instagram.com/plusthisshow/ Kathy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladeitche/ See Kathy in Elf in Sacramento: https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/production/elf/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Adrianne and the Castle with Shannon Walsh and SLee | 00:46:14 | |
Abby returns to discuss Adrianne and the Castle, a new fantasy romance musical hybrid documentary about a couple who built a castle of love in rural Illinois. She is joined by director Shannon Walsh and lead actress SLee to discuss what the film means for fat representation and honoring Adrianne’s memory. Website: https://adrianneandthecastle.com/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UUnjIo2sXA Shannon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannondwalsh/ SLee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmeslee/ | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | BONUS: 2023 Recap (Teaser) | 00:12:58 | |
From now on you'll all be getting the first 10-15 minutes of our Patreon bonus episodes for free! This one's a recap of all the media we consumed in 2023 and its depictions of fat people, from films to books to unhinged TikToks. **This preview contains major spoilers for Poor Things and minor spoilers for Barbie.** Find the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Fat Trope Deep Dive Part 3: THE INSPIRATIONAL | 00:58:06 | |
Abby and Luz are back for the final installment in their Fat Trope Deep Dive series! After some life updates and recent internet scandal discourse, they talk tankinis, disability stigma, The Biggest Loser, American exceptionalism, Melissa McCarthy, postfeminism, and Rachel Hollis's famous tiger stripes. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ Sources we referenced in this episode: Millard, Jennifer. “Performing Beauty: Dove’s ‘Real Beauty’ Campaign.” Symbolic Interaction, vol. 32, no. 2, 2009, pp. 146–68. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.1525/si.2009.32.2.146. Accessed 11 Apr. 2024. Taylor, J., Johnston, J., & Whitehead, K. (2016). A Corporation in Feminist Clothing? Young Women Discuss the Dove ‘Real Beauty’ Campaign. Critical Sociology, 42(1), 123-144. https://doi-org.sussex.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/0896920513501355 Murray, D. P. (2013). Branding “Real” Social Change in Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty. Feminist Media Studies, 13(1), 83–101. https://doi-org.sussex.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/14680777.2011.647963 Meeuf, R. (2016). Class, corpulence, and neoliberal citizenship: Melissa McCarthy on Saturday Night Live. Celebrity Studies, 7(2), 137–153. https://doi-org.sussex.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/19392397.2015.1044758 | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Valentine's Day Special: Fat Dating Q&A with Christan Marashio aka @dateologycoach | 01:32:13 | |
In this special bonus episode, dating behavior specialist and coach Christan Marashio (she/they) aka @dateologycoach on TikTok joins Abby to answer listener questions about dating while fat. They discuss avoiding intimacy, getting asked out as a joke, West Elm Caleb, and why men are so afraid of fat women being interested in them. Happy Valentine's Day and FUCK THAT GUY! | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | BONUS EPISODE: Fat Amy Joke Analysis with Rachel A. Schrock | 01:33:31 | |
Welcome back besties! Abby announces the Edinburgh Fringe run of the original More Than Tracy Turnblad aka her solo show, which you can donate to here. Then comedian/musician Rachel A. Schrock comes on to put her comedy studies degree to use analyzing all the Fat Amy jokes in Pitch Perfect 1, 2, and 3. The topic of this special bonus episode was chosen by our listeners and followers, aka you! To hear part 2, a deep dive into Rebel Wilson's whole career, subscribe to the More Than Tracy Turnblad Patreon at the Quirky Best Friend tier or higher. | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Garfield Doesn't Have An Hourglass with Samantha Aucoin | 01:02:32 | |
WELCOME TO SEASON 3! Abby examines her motivations for keeping kosher for Passover and the relationship between religious fasting and disordered eating. Then she is joined by Samantha Aucoin, one of the stars of the new SyFy show Astrid & Lilly Save The World! Abby and Samantha gab about kissing scenes, Glee, seeing your face onscreen, not having butts, watching TV fat characters in public vs. alone, and of course, Sam's experience auditioning for and filming Astrid & Lilly Save The World! | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Phat Girlz *UNLOCKED* | 01:10:50 | |
*This episode was originally a Patreon exclusive episode posted on March 11th. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, subscribe at patreon.com/morethantracyt!* | |||
| 16 May 2022 | The Jutting Hipbones with Jennifer Weiner | 01:07:26 | |
In a little catch-up, Abby discusses Lizzo's Big Grrrls, Roe v. Wade, and where to get tickets to the More Than Tracy Turnblad show. Then she is joined by Jennifer Weiner, bestselling author of 16 novels, including The Summer Place which came out last week! They talk book cover trends, Carnie Wilson, diet culture, growing up without a TV, school weigh-ins, finding your style in a larger body, and adapting books for the screen. | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Can We Do Shows Full of Women Where They’re Not Nuns? with Gillian Hassert | 01:35:43 | |
This week, Abby gushes about A Strange Loop, aka the "big, Black, and queer-ass American Broadway show!" Then Gillian Hassert comes on the podcast for a chat about practical props, drag queens, love, and her experiences as an understudy on the national tour of Oklahoma. | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | Fat Partner Preferred with Ross Wade | 01:34:34 | |
In the most overshare-y intro segment ever, Abby discusses fat queer stereotypes and how they have showed up in her life. Then she is joined by Ross Wade for a frank discussion about being a man with an eating disorder, preferring a fat partner, and writing for children's animated TV shows. Apologies for the dog sounds in the background, but we promise to post a pic of Ross's adorable Morky on Instagram! | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Too Fat To Be Scammed with Yael Tygiel | 01:09:19 | |
The world is in shambles so Abby briefly discusses emergency contraception for fat people and gives an update on Edinburgh Fringe prep for More Than Tracy Turnblad the solo show. Then she is joined by writer, producer, host, and creator of The Fat Girl Show Yael Tygiel to chat about Barbizon, hosting, early puberty, dating apps, and reading fat romance. | |||
| 30 Jul 2022 | Funny Girl with Meg Masseron | 01:35:07 | |
We've made it to the final episode before informal Edinburgh Fringe hiatus! Abby vents about the fatsuits in the recent Elvis and Batman movies, and then chats with theatre journalist Meg Masseron about Beanie Feldstein's unceremonious departure from Funny Girl. Meg and Abby also discuss loving love, cyberbullying, being sexually obsessed with The Phantom of the Opera, and of course L*a M*ch*le. | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | The Whale with BJ Colangelo | 02:18:01 | |
We're back with an update on the podcast! Abby and Maya sit down to chat about the future of the podcast and how we'll be doing more episodes together on the main feed on specific fat media and other topics in addition to Abby's interviews. Then film analyst and fellow podcaster BJ Colangelo comes on to discuss the play version of the upcoming film The Whale starring Brendan Fraser. This is the longest episode of all time, which feels right after our summer hiatus <3 if you have any thoughts on The Whale or episode requests, please reach out on social media or email morethantracyturnblad@gmail.com! | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Reasons To Date Fat People with @megsforfun | 01:21:57 | |
Abby and Maya catch up about recent TikTok fatphobia drama. Then they are joined by @megsforfun aka Megan Mapes to discuss fat admirers on social media and analyze the reasons men cite for why they like fat women. | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Gilmore Girls with Layla Morris UNLOCKED | 01:14:40 | |
It's fall so obviously it's time for you to hear the Gilmore Girls episode! First, Abby begs for podcast reviews and chats about life updates, A League of Their Own, fall, and being in her romcom era. Then you'll hear our formerly Patreon exclusive episode on all the fat representation and fatphobia in Gilmore Girls, featuring Abby's little sister Layla (with whom she has been watching Gilmore Girls since they were both too young to understand what Lorelai and Christopher did on that balcony). | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | Hocus Pocus | 01:11:25 | |
Today Abby and Maya tackle the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus! After a brief recap of this week's Taylor Swift Anti-Hero video scale shot internet drama, they dissect Hocus Pocus 1 and 2, including fat icon Mary Sanderson, Walgreens, virginity, Kathy Najimy's weight loss, and more. | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | Belting as a Personality With Katy Geraghty aka Broadway’s Little Red! | 01:15:38 | |
Abby catches up on podcast business, what she's been watching, and the horrors of turning 26. Then she is joined by Maya and actor and teacher Katy Geraghty, who is currently playing Little Red in Into the Woods on Broadway! Topics include costume horror stories, dance class, why Maya shouldn't play Tracy Turnblad, moving to NYC with your first Broadway show, and Disney's Reflect. | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | Growing Up Fat with Evany Majano aka @toomuchev | 01:36:58 | |
This week Abby catches up on the culture, the holidays, and the Patreon price drop (our bonus episode tier is now $3)! Then she is joined by Evany Majano aka @toomuchev on TikTok to discuss growing up, dating, and having sex while fat. Apologies for the sound quality on the interview - we did our best but it's far from perfect! | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | The Fatchelor with Jenna from Roses for Every Body | 01:09:03 | |
In a Valentine's Day special episode, Abby and Maya are joined by Jenna Vesper of Date Card Pod and Roses for Every Body, aka the fat Bachelor inclusion campaign! We discuss Roses for Every Body's philosophy, goals, and accomplishments, and why fat representation in reality TV is so rare but so important. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | URSULA: FAT ICON | 01:04:44 | |
We're BAAACK on the main feed after a long hiatus! In honor of the new Little Mermaid movie, Abby and Luz (new name just dropped) pay tribute to the OG fat icon, Ursula the sea witch. Specifically, we're breaking down Melissa McCarthy's costume and makeup, Ursula's roots in drag culture, the skinny Ursula Barbie, the Little Mermaid musical, queercoded Disney villains, and surprise (not)!!!! Our own childhood trauma baby!!! | |||
| 19 Aug 2023 | HUNGER with Sabina Singwell | 01:12:20 | |
Inspired by Abby's tweets about The Cut's coverage of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, she and Luz sat down with writer and body righteousness coach Sabina McAllister Singwell to discuss hunger in terms of cultural attitudes, media portrayals, and our personal relationships with appetite. | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | Trailer | 00:00:52 | |
Welcome to More Than Tracy Turnblad, the podcast about fat representation in entertainment and media! | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Intro! | 00:13:38 | |
In this short intro episode, Abby introduces More Than Tracy Turnblad, explains why "fat" isn't a bad word, and shares some of her background and reasons for creating this podcast! | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Creating Your Own Work with Shara Ashley Zeiger | 01:04:38 | |
FIRST INTERVIEW EPISODE WOOHOO!!! Abby rants about Tracy Turnblad, namesake of the podcast (00:32), then chats with Shara Ashley Zeiger (09:56) about the fatphobia she's experienced in the industry and her journey towards creating her own work. They discuss the differences in opportunities for plus size performers in theatre and film, problematic fat representation in Hollywood, and making your own space in a narrow-minded industry. | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | CROSSOVER EPISODE with Freia Titland of the Body Positive Goddess Podcast | 01:11:44 | |
It's a crossover episode, just like your favorite middle school fan fiction and That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana! Abby declares her deep love for fat icon Winnie The Pooh (00:31) before chatting with Freia Titland of the Body Positive Podcast (04:26). They interview each other, because this episode isn't like the other episodes, it's a crossover episode. You'll hear about Abby's audition horror story that led to the creation of More Than Tracy Turnblad, Freia's experiences with nudity and being a plus size model, their journeys toward body acceptance, why the term "straight" acting doesn't make sense, and much more. | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | Fat Asian Representation and Being Cast Against Type with Kimie Muroya | 00:56:12 | |
Abby writes a 2015 -The-Odyssey-Online-style verbal open letter to the "I'm-So-Fat Friend," aka that friend who calls themselves fat in front of their larger bodied friends (00:32). Then she is joined by Kimie Muroya, a Philadelphia-based theatre artist (07:56). They discuss the lack of fat Asian representation, being rewarded for disordered eating patterns, asexuality, conscious casting, and getting called "brave" for doing a sex scene. Also, Kimie does a killer Scottish accent! | |||
| 15 Feb 2021 | Stop Comparing Me to Lizzo! with Tiffany T. Taylor | 01:12:07 | |
In this episode, we break down stereotypes and (in an ironic twist) an actual chair. Abby declares her deep love for Shrek (00:22), then interviews Tiffany T. Taylor, a Chicago-based actor, singer, and dancer (05:24). They chat about all-white productions of Hairspray, being a fat soprano, eating onstage, Tiffany's viral TikTok, and why she hates being compared to Lizzo. And seriously, Abby breaks a chair in real time (42:16). You have to hear it to believe it. | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | Costuming & Communication with Broadway Wardrobe Technician Mallory Kidd | 01:01:31 | |
This week, Abby shares her take on the changes in cultural attitudes toward fatness in the last 2 decades and their impact on Millennials and Zoomers (0:44). Then she is joined by Mallory Kidd (08:02), a wardrobe, hair, and make-up technician and podcaster who has worked on and off Broadway as well as regionally. Mallory shares her best tips for how actors can effectively communicate with costumers, and how costumers can be more accommodating of actors in larger bodies. They also discuss shopping with your straight size friends, Gilmore Girls, lifts (the dance kind, not British elevators), and the lack of fat representation in Disney movies.
Mallory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallorykidd Working in the Wings podcast: https://www.instagram.com/workinginthewings Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-in-the-wings/id1480959589 http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethantracyt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/morethantracyt TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJEtfTrP/ Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris Produced by Abby Rose Morris and Maxwell Kagan Logo design by Abby Martino | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | Why Are All The Hackers Skinny? with Spencer Frankeberger | 00:57:18 | |
This week, Abby breaks down the shady origins of the BMI, which enabled her to get the COVID-19 vaccine this week. Then she is joined by Spencer Frankeberger to discuss size and disability, male fat representation, glorifying animal obesity, hot Seymours, casting breakdowns that say "fit," Charlie Brown, and more. Abby is also guesting on the podcast Depp Impact this week, so check that out if you want to hear two theatre kids roast Johnny Depp and the Into the Woods movie! | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with DEI Consultant Kristin Avila | 01:08:04 | |
Abby rants about the terrible fat rep in CATS (2019)! This is super pent up because she has been mad about it for over a year and also saw Cats four times in theaters. Then performer, teaching artist, and certified Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultant Kristin Avila joins Abby to chat about being a plus size dancer and choreographer, Bridgerton, the generation gap, what she learned in DEI officer training, and more! | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | I Made My Television Debut Naked with Bethany Kay | 01:08:41 | |
Abby reviews the feast of fat representation that is Shallow Hal (01:24), which she recently watched on TikTok live. Then she chats with Bethany Kay (09:30), an actor and career coach, about street harassment as a plus size woman, grad school, knowing your "no lines," the glorification of artist poverty, Brittany Runs A Marathon, dollar pizza, and Bethany's role on Dietland where she famously proclaimed, "I AM A GODDESS." | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | CROSSOVER EPISODE with Sarai Cole of Social Takeout: Part 1 | 00:58:54 | |
When two podcasts love each other very much...they make a two-part CROSSOVER EPISODE! First, Abby laments the difficulty of finding plus size skiwear and discusses why fat people don't feel safe in fitness spaces. Then she is joined by opera singer Sarai Cole for part 1 of a crossover episode between More Than Tracy Turnblad and Sarai's podcast Social Takeout! Sarai and Abby chat about fatphobia and racism in the opera world, moving to Germany, Shenehneh, hypersexualization of fat women and Black women, and her high school horror story of losing the role of Effie in Dreamgirls to a thin white woman. | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | I Will Never Make A Weight Loss Commercial with Katharine Scarborough | 01:01:03 | |
A virgin, a whore, and a mom walk into a theater. Can you guess which one is fat? Obviously it's the mom, and Abby explains why this is (short answer: THE PATRIARCHY). Then she is joined by Katharine Scarborough, creator and star of the new web series Big Girl, which drops the same day as this episode! Abby and Katharine talk about sexual empowerment, Miss Piggy, intuitive eating, learning to be fearless, Katharine's tips for writing fat characters, and why she created Big Girl. Click the link below to watch the first episode on Seeka TV! | |||
| 05 Apr 2021 | Even Dark Magic Can’t Make A Fat Woman Seduce The Prince with Nic Mains | 01:22:29 | |
Prompted by polarizing TikTok discourse, Abby subjected herself to nearly the entire first season of Insatiable and shares her opinion (in a word: cringe). Then she is joined by Nic Mains, a New York-based, actor, singer, and theatre artist. They discuss Ursula, college auditions, fat gay representation, the possibility of writing a truly funny fat joke, James Corden, the stupid happy fat guy trope, and letting yourself be sad. | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | I Pushed Him To The Ground And I Sat On Him with Ashley Monique Menard | 00:57:37 | |
This episode marks a very important podcast milestone: the first time we forgot to press record and had to redo the entire interview! But as Ashley says in the episode, that was just a preview and now you get to listen to opening night. First, Abby explains how fat tropes in media implicitly give the audience permission to be cruel to fat people. Then Ashley Monique Menard, performer, host of The Eff Your Fears Podcast and creator of The Art of Blowing It, comes on to discuss Kirstie Alley, Fat Monica, onstage orgasms in front of her parents, whether it's appropriate to compliment weight loss, protective fatphobia, going back to school, and the time she literally sat on her sixth grade bully. Also, if anyone would like to produce Gypsy starring Ashley as Mama Rose and Abby as Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee, our contact info is below ;) | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | Lighting Hairspray On Fire In My Mom's Garage with Brianna McDonnell | 01:05:05 | |
Did you catch the HAIRSPRAY in the title??? Get it??? Cause this podcast is called More Than TRACY TURNBLAD??? Anyway, on a more serious note, Abby opens the episode with a discussion about the Scott Rudin reckoning and how the culture of the entertainment industry enables abuse. Then she is joined by plus size fashion blogger/creative director/theatre producer and director Brianna McDonnell to talk plus size fashion, being a musical theater nerd, dealing with trolls, COVID fatphobia, Last Holiday, uplifting other fat creators, and not having the energy to hate herself. Serendipitously, Abby and Brianna both got their vaccines the day after this was recorded! | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | Feminist Musical Theatre Analysis with Lexi Schreiber aka The Fat Ingenue | 01:40:16 | |
It's the longest episode yet because we love talking oops! First, Abby raves about how all movies should be like Thunder Force. Then Lexi Schreiber, aka @thefatingenue, comes on to explain her grad school thesis on feminist musical theatre analysis of Jeanine Tesori's work. They also discuss body neutrality, capitalism, Khloe Kardashian, the pressure for fat actresses to belt high, biding your time until you’re old enough to play moms, dramaturgical justification for fat ingenues, and of course, the patriarchy. | |||
| 03 May 2021 | We Want to Make Everything into Spice Girls with Maddie McClouskey | 01:41:12 | |
Abby rants about heteronormative height preferences in the arts and in dating. Then she is joined by Maddie McClouskey (they/she), an actor, writer, singing server at Marie's Crisis, and host of Theatre Games on Pop Culture Coop. Abby and Maddie discuss Doc Martens, early puberty, trauma responses, being weighed in elementary school math class, industry abuse, Spongebob, size and gender expression, neurodivergence, and being blocked on Twitter by Roseanne Barr. | |||
| 10 May 2021 | Curvy Tummy with Clare Rea | 01:29:47 | |
Abby gives her take on the controversy around the recent New York Times article that cited performers' weight gain as an impediment to Broadway reopening. Then she is joined by plus model and actress Clare Rea (she/her). They discuss the difference between entertainment industry fat and real life fat, Clare's appearance in Seventeen Magazine, Katy Perry's Firework, giving up dieting, BFA programs, body positivity, being a fat dancer, and the importance of interrogating your attitude toward your own body size. Also dropping today is Abby's guest episode on the podcast Playdate where she and hosts Kait and Julia discuss the play Fat Pig. Head to the More Than Tracy Turnblad Instagram to see baby Clare in Seventeen! | |||
| 17 May 2021 | Butch in the Looks, Femme in the Spirit with Provvidenza Catalano | 01:19:30 | |
Abby talks about her recent PCOS diagnosis and why people don't need to be absolved of responsibility for their fatness. Then she is joined by performance artist and space maker Provvidenza Catalano (they/them) to discuss desirability politics, emotional labor, The L Word, transmasculine beauty standards, and how fatness intersects with queerness. | |||
| 24 May 2021 | The Sour Kangaroo is Sexy! with Jenna Leigh Miller | 00:57:53 | |
In honor of season 3's recent release, Abby lists all the wonderful things about Shrill! Then she is joined by actor, social media manager, and branding coach Jenna Leigh Miller to discuss self-limitation, brand v. type, rock musicals, Ado Annie, looking for the fattest dancer in every Broadway show, and Jenna's experience playing Tracy Turnblad twice. | |||
| 31 May 2021 | Fat Don't Crack with West End Actress Jenny O'Leary | 01:31:14 | |
Alternate title for this episode: "I made it through our entire interview without obnoxiously complimenting Jenny's accent, are you proud of me???" First, Abby debunks the stereotype that fatness is associated with (and caused by) depression. Then she is joined by Jenny O'Leary, a West End musical theatre actress who originated the role of Martha Dunnstock in Heathers in the UK. They talk about the British school system, arts funding, college auditions, the flaws in Martha's characterization, ageism, the roller coaster fear, Les Miserables, and why they both feel insulted when they're told they should play Tracy Turnblad! | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | Round is a Curve with Elle Baez & Marlee Dater, Founders of Curvy Artists Collective | 01:10:04 | |
If you ever wanted to hear Abby attempt a Gollum voice, this is the episode for you!!! This week, she reveals that there is actually one fat trope she loves (the soft, sensitive, kind fat boy) and notes that most of them are named Sam. Then she is joined by singer/songwriter Elle Baez (she/her) and healing artist Marlee Dater (she/they), founders of Curvy Artists Collective, an online community for curvy creatives! They chat about Elle's experiences with fatphobia and racism in the music industry, Marlee's encounters with weight stigma in spiritual communities, and why both of them decided to transition away from theatre. They also discuss fat camp, Hamilton, being the funny fat friend onstage and in real life, the dark side of losing weight, and the importance of community in fighting fatphobia. | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | SEASON FINALE PART 1 with Katrina Rose! | 01:13:42 | |
It's the beginning of the end (of the beginning)! AKA the first part of the final episode of the first season of More Than Tracy Turnblad. In this episode, Abby lists some red flags of fatphobia in educational theatre programs. Then Katrina Rose joins her to spill the beans about playing Tracy Turnblad, generational fatphobia, weight distribution, getting booed as a standby, and searching for control in an unstable industry. Stay tuned for part 2 next week, where Katrina reveals the part she played in rewriting Nadia to be thin in Bare: The Musical and details her experience being on The Voice! | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | SEASON FINALE PART 2 with Katrina Rose! | 01:08:57 | |
This week we're jumping back in for the second half of Abby's conversation with Katrina Rose! They discuss Katrina's role in making Nadia thin in Bare: The Musical, her time on The Voice, body neutrality, Janis Joplin, the beauty of saying "f*ck it," and more! Thanks for an amazing first season! You guys are the best!!! | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | Shameless Chowhound with Jen Ponton | 01:38:42 | |
WE'RE BACK, BABY!!! In the first episode of season 2, Abby discusses Beanie Feldstein's casting as Fanny Brice and what it means for fat representation. Then she is joined by actress/writer/podcaster Jen Ponton to discuss 30 Rock, the fat blogosphere, diversity showcases, The Lord of the Rings, Jewish womanhood, speech and debate, Jen's mom's wig room, and more! | |||
| 06 Sep 2021 | I'm Literally Talking to Fairies! with Rob Tucker | 01:09:50 | |
This week, Abby discusses the controversy around Sarah Paulson's fat suit in Impeachment: American Crime Story, which was the subject of the New York Post article she was quoted in this week! Then Philadelphia-based actor/musician/educator Rob Tucker comes on to discuss fatphobia at college auditions, Hollywood idealism, Grindr, Into the Woods, his experiences living in London, and the concept of "believability" onstage. | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | Nerd Representation Is the Next Frontier with Ryan Donovan | 00:56:20 | |
This week, Abby goes on a passionate rant about fat representation (or lack thereof) in books. Then she is joined by theatre scholar Ryan Donovan, whose work focuses on the role body politics play in the casting process. Abby and Ryan discuss body standards for short men, Annie, competitive suffering, historical attitudes toward fatness onstage, thin women who have played Effie in Dreamgirls, Ryan's work regarding disability and LGBTQ+ bodies onstage, and more. | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | Period Ho with Amara Janae Brady | 01:06:47 | |
This week, Abby asks the hard-hitting question: is Tony Soprano actually great fat representation? Then, generative artist and cultural dramaturg Amara Janae Brady comes on the podcast to talk acting school horror stories, questioning authority, NYC vs. regional theatre, finding your people, Pride & Prejudice, desirability, Issa Rae, and why she hates the Jo March "I'm so lonely" monologue. Don't forget to donate to our Season 2 GoFundMe! | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | Living His Red Crop Top Fantasy with Caitlin Magnall Kearns | 00:55:14 | |
Abby discusses labor exploitation in theatre, in light of recent controversies around Jagged Little Pill and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Then she is joined by Caitlin Magnall Kearns, an Irish playwright and director. They make lists of what they want in a romantic partner and discuss working with fat collaborators, medical discrimination and fertility treatment, queerness, My Mad Fat Diary, performing femininity, and fat normality. | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | Leading Lady Energy with Joy Nash | 00:54:14 | |
Is fangirling still a thing? Because if so, there's a lot of it in this episode! First, Abby shares her thoughts on celebrity weight loss, and specifically Rebel Wilson's. Then she is joined by Joy Nash, phenomenal actress and star of Dietland (which you may already know is Abby's favorite fat rep!), to discuss the early days of the internet, discovering skirts, being too smart to accept love, fit modeling as a vehicle for body neutrality, voiceover work, Old Navy's new size inclusivity, and being the main character onscreen and in your life. | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | We Can't All Be Addison Rae with Georgia Sky aka @bawdyqueen | 01:16:08 | |
Abby discusses the Facebook whistleblower's reveal that pro-anorexia content is being promoted to teen girls on instagram, and how it relates to wellness culture and 2010s "pro-ana" Tumblr. Then she is joined by actor and content creator Georgia Sky aka @bawdyqueen to talk Sharpay Evans, moving to LA, the pressure to be "sassy" as a fat Black woman, Big Momma, TikTok fame, Viola Davis as Ma Rainey, and why she hasn't quit acting. | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | My Inner Child Screams for Attention with Maya Ballester | 01:32:21 | |
This week you get to meet the person behind the posts: More Than Tracy Turnblad's social media guru, Maya Ballester (they/she)! First, Abby discusses why nobody moralizes the fatness of animals and how much she hates the word "chonk" (a lot). Then Maya comes on the podcast to talk with Abby about their past diets, childhood trauma, Kelly Clarkson, the origin of fatphobia, what it's like to be thin and fat and thin and fat again, and why Tracy Turnblad is basically Jesus. This episode got very therapy-like as we delved into our fat child trauma, so enjoy our vulnerability but proceed with caution! | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Destabilizing the Anti-Fat Lens with Sarah Shear aka Princess Scissors | 01:10:09 | |
It's almost Halloween, so of course we had to talk about horror movies this week! Abby is too afraid to watch them, so she brings on her childhood friend Lauren Kelley to do an investigation into fatphobia in body horror. (This is the closest More Than Tracy Turnblad will ever get to being a true crime podcast.) Then, Sarah Shear aka Princess Scissors, a creative artist and body activist based in London, joins Abby to talk about body neutrality as performance practice, activism vs. acceptance, being an ex-pat, weight changes in theatre school, making her own work, glitter, Ophelia, and America's obsession with physical perfection. | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Smaller in Real Life with Lauren Ash | 01:04:13 | |
Happy day after Halloween! Abby laments the difficulties of finding a last-minute plus size Halloween costume. Then she is joined by actress, writer, podcaster, and absolute queen Lauren Ash to discuss dropping out of acting school, how sizing has changed over the years, what entertainment considers fat, why everyone should brag more, and of course, the famous sexy Halloween costume she wore on Superstore. | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Season 2 HIATUS - Seeking Submissions! | 00:01:55 | |
No interview this week or next week, but we're planning cool new things and need your help! Email morethantracyturnblad@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @morethantracyt and tell us what piece of fat representation (movie, TV show, play or musical, book, ad campaign, public figure, etc.) should be discussed on this podcast! Answers will be shared on the podcast next week, and the most common suggestions will be voted on via social media. The winning topic will get its own full bonus episode! | |||
| 19 Nov 2021 | Season 2 HIATUS Part 2 - Vote!! | 00:02:14 | |
It's time to vote for your favorite of 4 possible bonus episode topics! You can do that on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook or by emailing us at morethantracyturnblad@gmail.com. | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Bellybutton Clitoris with Katelyn Brawn | 01:07:28 | |
Welcome back from hiatus!! Our big bonus episode will be on Fat Amy/Rebel Wilson and it will be coming out after the rest of Season 2. On this episode, Abby vents her feelings about turning 25, and discusses the intersection of fatphobia and ageism. Then she is joined by Katelyn Brawn, an author and TikTokker, to read some truly heinous romance novel descriptions of fat women and talk about fat representation in YA literature, personal style, Baltimore, fat fetishism, sexual assault, and artistic roller skating. | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 | You’re Either Water Vapor or You’re Not with Jenny Zigrino | 01:16:48 | |
In honor of Stephen Sondheim's passing, Abby speaks about what his work means to her and to theatre people everywhere. Then stand-up comedian Jenny Zigrino comes on the podcast for a chat about the advantages of being a fat female comedian, dating, fertility, Rebel Wilson, diet culture, OnlyFans, and the challenges of making fat positive comedy. | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | Sponge People with Hannah Rae Leach | 01:05:02 | |
This week, Abby reviews (roasts) House of Gucci and Jared Leto's fatsuit. Then she is joined by Hannah Rae Leach, one half of the podcast Sleepover Cinema and multi-multi-hyphenate artist, to discuss grit, Weight Watchers, Ohio show choir, having a partner who is smaller than you, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Lana Del Rey, fatphobic hate comments, and more! | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | The Inclusive Future of Fashion with Gianluca Russo | 01:04:42 | |
Abby explores why certain roles in theatre are coded as fat and often get played by fat actors even though there's no mention of size in the script. Then she is joined by Gianluca Russo, a fashion journalist and author of the upcoming book The Power of Plus. Abby and Gianluca talk about body positivity, breaking into journalism, Ashley Graham, Martha from High School Musical, the recent explosion of fat representation in fashion, and how theatre can follow suit. | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | Stalky & Dumpy with Hayley Raphael | 01:04:05 | |
Happy Holidays!! This week, Abby goes on her longest intro-rant EVER about the famous fat icon Santa Claus and how his belly came to shake like a bowl full of jelly. Then actor and comedy writer Hayley Raphael comes on to discuss weight fluctuations, working at Equinox, the term "midsize," Beanie Feldstein, fatphobia in Jewish communities, and being fatshamed by Disney. | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Everybody Owns a Bar on Television with Joshua R. Pangborn | 01:10:22 | |
Happy New Year! Today Abby discusses the character of Kat from Euphoria. Then she is joined by Joshua R. Pangborn, a writer, actor, filmmaker, and founder of Sidekick Productions, a company that focuses on telling body positive LGBTQ+ stories. They chat about school theatre, Mike & Molly, the lack of fat queer representation on TV, body diversity in dance, obscure fat superheroes, Jack Black, the bear community, and the privileges of growing up with the internet. | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | Fat Girl Ruching with Maria Pendolino | 01:18:06 | |
It's way past time for an intro about the fat representation in Harry Potter! Abby discusses the good, bad, and ugly fat characters from the series, including Dudley Dursley, Hagrid, Molly Weasley, and more. Then she is joined by voice actor Maria Pendolino for a chat about the dEliA’s catalogue, the freedom of voiceover, whether or not to eat the chips on the plane, wedding dress shopping, fit modeling, voicing diet ads, and refusing to watch This Is Us. | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 | Inappropriate Work Talk with Stephanie Lexis of the Broadway Body Positivity Project | 01:17:52 | |
Abby somehow manages not to do another intro segment on Euphoria (after last night's episode?? It was HARD!), and instead talks about her least favorite fat trope, the Sad Tragic Fat Girl (In Unrequited Love), or the tragic fat girl for short. Then Stephanie Lexis, an actress/singer-songwriter/comedian/advocate for body diversity in theatre comes on the podcast to discuss positive body image vs. body positivity, Never Have I Ever (the Netflix show not the game), diabetes, recovering from binge eating disorder, college dance program weigh-ins, Disney princesses, and why she actually likes Insatiable. | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | All The Fat Genes with Harry Minot | 01:32:22 | |
This week, Abby introduces More Than Tracy Turnblad's brand new PATREON! Then she is joined by past guest Sarai Cole and her collaborator Mary Kelly, to talk about their new piece, "The Wesendonck Project: Poems In My Hand." This week's main interview features radio programmer and voice actor Harry Minot, who shares his experiences with fat genes, calipers, accidental weight loss, NAAFA, and dieting, as well as some harrowing tales of growing up fat in the 1960s. Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 | SEASON 2 FINALE with Brittany Wilborn | 01:10:16 | |
In the final episode of season 2, Abby celebrates More Than Tracy Turnblad's first anniversary and discusses the first two episodes of Somebody Somewhere, the new HBO series starring Bridget Everett as a rare true fat protagonist. Then she chats with plus size model/actress/dancer Brittany Wilborn about attending a performing arts high school, suddenly becoming attractive to boys, Janet Jackson, levels of privilege within the plus size community, how to make fitness spaces more fat-inclusive, and winning the Miss Full-Figured USA pageant. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | START HERE: (Re)Introduction | 01:19:06 | |
Abby (she/her) and Luz (they/he) are back for season 4 after a long hiatus, and they're re-introducing themselves by answering the questions they usually ask guests! There's a LOT to catch up on, including (but not limited to) tabloid trauma, Oompa-Loompas, tiramisu, and Idina Menzel. Support us on Patreon, where there is a bonus extended cut of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Fat Trope Deep Dive Part 1: THE FUNNY | 00:49:31 | |
This week, Abby and Luz take a closer look at the funny fat person trope. Why do we associate fatness so closely with comedy? What is so funny about fat people anyway? And how does this manifest in media representation and our real lives? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ Sources: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FatComicRelief https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-science-of-humor-is-no-laughing-matter https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whats-so-funny-the-science-of-why-we-laugh/ https://www.chortle.co.uk/correspondents/2022/07/01/51074/why_fat_jokes_are_ok I can't link this one so I'm just citing it: Hole, Anne. (2001). Belly laughs and gut fears: the fat female body as site of comedy [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of Sussex. Melissa Zimdars (2021) American Housewife and Super Fun Night: Fat Ambiguity and Televised Bodily Comedy, Fat Studies, 10:1, 50-63, DOI: 10.1080/21604851.2019.1643664 | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | BONUS: Winter Catch-Up (Teaser) | 00:06:34 | |
It's time for a big fat catch-up (pun intended)! Luz has life-changing news and Abby recaps her recent travels. Plus we discuss *current events* including but not limited to Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Day, and Amy Schumer's Zionism. **This is a preview of a Patreon episode. The full episode is on our Quirky Best Friend tier at $3 per month.** Find the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | But What About Health? with Fat Positive Fran, PhD | 01:05:53 | |
Sure, everyone is beautiful and all, but being fat just isn't healthy! Right?? We get into it with molecular biologist Fran aka @fat_positive_fran on TikTok, who explains the factors that determine your body size and unpacks the associations between weight and medical conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. ***CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of disordered eating, including calorie numbers.*** H1N1 study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23744235.2016.1201721 Sperm tsRNA study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27340033/ Insulin therapy study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3757533/#:~:text=Basal%20insulin%20therapy%20confers%20improved,maximizes%20the%20potential%20to%20nearly Fran's resource doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xV5kmxaMzMqk9AKSFsMRrGbpXJ8DuV11_gyQywMrmms/edit?usp=sharing Fran's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fat_positive_fran?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 with Cortland Jacoby | 01:22:40 | |
Abby tackles the second installment of Bridgerton Season 3 with Cortland Jacoby of Punch Drunk Critics. They discuss sex scenes, the importance of hiring fat writers, whether this is the "body positivity season," Jess Brownell's comments to the press, and where Bridgerton might go next. Cortland's Twitter: https://x.com/portcortlandia Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | Weight Changes & Disability with Jordan Underwood PART 2 | 01:02:43 | |
This is the second half of our conversation with model and fat activist Jordan Underwood (they/he)! This time we're getting into media narratives about weight changes and Jordan's experience at adult fat camp. Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordallenhall/?hl=en Jordan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordallenhall?lang=en Jordan's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jordallenhall Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | Weight Changes & Disability with Jordan Underwood PART 1 | 01:03:11 | |
Abby and Luz are joined by model and fat activist Jordan Underwood (he/they) to discuss weight changes and the intersection of ableism and fatphobia. Jordan shares about his lipidema journey, from massive weight gain to massive weight loss. We also touch on tumblr-era body positivity, being illiterate, dancing on the internet, and Brookline. We had such a long, in-depth conversation that we've decided to split it into two parts, so the second half of our chat will be out next week! ***This episode contains discussions of medical fatphobia and eating disorders, including calorie and weight numbers.*** Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordallenhall/?hl=en Jordan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordallenhall?lang=en Jordan's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jordallenhall Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 with Deanna Garwol | 01:22:17 | |
Naturally we had to kick off season 5 by discussing the hottest TV show of the moment (in multiple senses of the word, WINK EMOJI) - Bridgerton! Abby and Luz are joined by Deanna Garwol, creator of My Big Fat Bucket List, to discuss the fat wallflower trope, our Bridgerton crushes, what straight men can learn from regency romance, the definition of midsize, and of course the famous carriage scene. Deanna's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@decidedlydeanna Deanna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlydeanna/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracyt Find us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Twitter @morethantracyt! Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorris/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/ | |||