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Two Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedSelf Care/Taking Care Of YourselfAfter a two year — uh — hiatus, we’re happy to present almost two hours of hot new Fatcast action! (YES, featuring my charming lisp and multitudinous “y’know”s!) In this episode, Marianne and I discuss how incredibly difficult it can be to take care of yourself, and it’s a little less upbeat than we planned. […]2013-09-0700 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedRisk ManagementIn this episode, Marianne and I have a philosophical discussion about taking chances and living self-acceptance every single day. If it sounds sort of new-agey and earnest, that’s because it is!2011-07-0200 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedFatcast Live at Re/Dress NYC! [Raw audio]This is the uncut recording from our live Fatcast on May 1. Unfortunately, technical difficulties prevented us getting a high-quality recording, so the sound on this is… not great. It starts off kinda quiet, but once we start using the amplifier setup, it does improve a little bit. Anyway, our apologies for the lousy sound, […]2011-05-2300 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedOff the railsThis is a short episode in which Marianne and I discuss our excitement for this weekend’s Fat Girl Fleamarket, and the live Fatcast happening at Re/Dress the Sunday after. We also have a case of the giggles. I only just realized it now, but today marks one year since we started this thing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY […]2011-04-2800 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedWe like food.The title says it all, I think.2011-03-2000 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedMiscellaneous TopicsIn this episode, Marianne and I are dispensing with the usual “big topic” format and talking about a bunch of random crap, from Tumblr’s capacity for social justice organizing to whether Taco Bell is evil. Do enjoy. Links: Domino Dollhouse Birthday Bash Dress Beth Ditto’s upcoming memoir Taco Bell’s beef woes Fuck Yeah Ordinary Muslim […]2011-02-0200 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedLove and Other Indoor Sports, Part TwoAlso known as the Sexy Fatcast About Sexy Sexytimes Sex. We answer listener questions in our inimitable way. This is probably our least-worksafe episode ever. You were warned. Seriously, wear headphones. Then it’ll be like we’re shouting filthy things directly into your brain! The music heard in this episode is by Scott Joplin.2010-12-2500 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedLove and Other Indoor Sports, Part OneMarianne and I like you. Do you like us? Check this box. Alternatively, listen to this episode to hear us wax rhapsodical on dating, and answer some listener questions in regards to same. And if you get the literary reference in the title? I will totally go on a date with you. The music heard […]2010-12-1300 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedGoing into the closet.We meant to record a mini-episode about closet organization, we really did. But it got out of hand. Links mentioned in this episode: We’ve got a great big convoy! What are RFIDS? Chub rub solutions What are teggings? Marianne’s shoe inventory The music heard in this episode is by Dazie Mae.2010-12-0900 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedSpending The Holidays With Your FamilyThis is always a good time. Isn’t it? Marianne solicited listener queries on Twitter, and we take a stab at responding to them. Topics include dealing with food policing, diet talk, body checking, and bad gift ideas. Links mentioned in this episode: THANK YOU THIGHMASTER! The continuing saga of Privilege-Denying Dude. The music heard in […]2010-11-2400 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedRadicalism & Marie ClaireLast week this thing happened on the Marie Claire website. You may have heard about it. Today we’re discussing that event, as well as the nature and purpose of radical body politics. Links mentioned in this episode: The original “Ew, fatties!” blog Lesley’s 1AM screed on fatshionista.com Lesley’s Marie Claire guestblog Marianne’s response on The […]2010-10-3100 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedGuilt & ShameDoes “it” really “get better” on a reliable and progressive basis? Marianne and I are discussing guilt, shame, and bullying. Links mentioned in this episode: The “It Gets Better” project The music heard in this episode is by Wasaru.2010-10-2900 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedRampant Consumerism!We’re tackling #dittowatch, communal shopping, and international fattery, all in one spectacular episode! Oh, and that fucking zig-zag dress is sold out. For reals. Links mentioned in this episode: Real live #dittowatch action A poignant tweet! Pocket Rocket’s dressing-room review Boombands dressing-room review The Fat Girl Flea Market website seems to be MIA. Here is […]2010-09-2300 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedFood-isodeFood! You need it. No getting around it. But it’s such a loaded subject, rife with guilt and pleasure and morality and… more guilt. In this episode we talk about it. [NB: We had chronic connection problems during this recording, which is why it’s taken so long to edit and post, but I didn’t want […]2010-09-1000 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedGratuitious Cleavage (The Bra Episode)Following Lane Bryant’s Twitter dramaz, one of the more common expressions of dismay we’ve both personally felt and heard was, yeah, sure, I hate Lane Bryant, but where the hell else am I going to find affordable and comfy bras? Both bra-shopping and bra-wearing are fraught — FRAUGHT! — with horrors and frustrations. Today we’re […]2010-08-0700 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedHUGE-ISODE, The RevengeAre you interested in the last TV show Marianne liked? Well, you’re going to hear about it anyway. In this episode we talk about “Movie Night”, shirtless boys, our difficult relationship with Chloe, and Poppy’s revelation. This is essentially raw audio, as I’ve been so busy this week that editing has taken a backseat, but […]2010-08-0100 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedMinisode: Two Tales of Broken FurnitureAwhile back I’d mentioned having a couple hilarious stories about breaking shit, and our listeners were totally into the idea of laughing at these potentially-humiliating experiences. FINALLY THE TALES ARE TOLD. This is basically raw audio, so enjoy a fatcast that is even less edited than usual.2010-07-2200 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedHUGE-ISODE, The SequelSo Marianne has started watching Huge, and so now she has thoughts about it, as do I. In this episode, we discuss tennis douchebags, mean girls, Alistair’s yet-to-be-determined sexual orientation, and The Horror of the Vanishing Muffin, all in the context of body politics and social justice. Oh, and if you haven’t seen Dead Poets’ […]2010-07-1600 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedYou got your gender in my fat! Part 1Fatness wreaks havoc with gender, no matter how you identify. This here is part one of a multi-part conversation about fatness and gender identity, and consists mostly of personal anecdotes from Marianne and I speaking as cisgendered laydees. Links mentioned in this episode: Homecoming, by Cynthia Voight. As Nature Made Him, by John Colapinto. The […]2010-07-1400 minTwo Whole Cakes Fatcast » Podcast FeedExercise for fun and profit!You demanded it: we’re talking exercise! We discuss why exercising is a more complicated issue than many folks think, what “counts” as exercise, going to the gym, and buying clothes to work out in. I go on several outrageous rants in this episode. Also, Marianne offends blondes and I offend meatheads. Links mentioned in this […]2010-07-0200 min