Heavy Conversation

Why is plus size clothing so expensive? We talk about the cost of big and tall clothing and the mysterious "fat tax" you hear so much about.

Lots of people want to be plus size models & influencers, but few know how to do it. It's not easy! We share tips and tell you what you need to do to get noticed.

Many plus size people have a love/hate relationship with working out for a variety of reasons. We talk about the reasons why and how we feel about going to the gym.

More brands and retailers are selling plus size clothing, but many of them just won't promote those lines. We talk about why companies are afraid to tell their customers they're offering clothes in extended sizes

In this bonus episode of Heavy Conversation, Jody introduces the Bear Skn Box, the 1st plus-size underwear of the month club. Learn about the new service and the Kickstarter campaign. PLUS listen in as we drink what might be the worst adult beverage ever. What is it? Find out here.

Traveling is a pain for everyone, but it can be a nightmare for bigger people. The guys share a few of their traveling horror stories, as well as some tips to make that flight or train ride a little more bearable.

Self care isn't just for skinny people. We explain why you should be treating yourself, and talk about the things we do to relax, feel good and spoil ourselves every so often.

Bruce and Jody share where they shop for their own big & tall clothing, as well as a few tips that help them find exactly what they want in the sizes they need.

When it comes to the mainstream, big guys can be the the villain, the slob or the funny fat guy. We take a closer look at why that is and talk about the roles we'd like to see plus size people taking.

With the success of films like Avengers, Black Panther and Wonder Woman, will we start seeing plus size superheroes become better represented in mainstream media? Bruce and Jody geek out about a few of their favorites, and what they'd like to see in the future.

Are there really different rules when it comes to plus size dating? We share a few tips to make navigating the dating world easier and we share some of our own dating stories while we're at it.

Let's face it - finding clothes you actually want to wear in the sizes you need can be a pain. We're making it a little easier for you with some tips and tricks to help you get clothes in your style that fit.

It's easy to get into a rut when it comes to your look. This week we're giving you a few tips to help you change up your look, find the right fit and get on the road to figuring out your style.

There's this myth that if you're fat, you can't be active. In this episode of Heavy Conversation, we're proving that not only is this idea totally wrong, but that there are plus-size people out there doing great things. We'll introduce you to a few of our favorites.

Join Bruce from Chubstr and Jody from Bear Skn for a new podcast, Heavy Conversation with Bruce and Jody. The Heavy Conversation podcast discusses the issues many plus size people deal with every day. From finding clothes that fit, to dating, to the myth that fat people can’t be active – we’re taking on each topic and offering tips and solutions.