Best Kate Hackett Podcasts (2025)

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Touch of Evil (1958) with Dr Vincent M Gaine 1:28:58

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Honey, you look a mess. Summary In this episode of Fats on Film, host Hannah Ogilvie and guest Dr. Vincent M. Gain delve into the 1958 film Touch of Evil, exploring its themes of fat representation, corruption, and cinematic techniques. They analyze the character of Hank Quinlan, portrayed by Orson Welles, as a symbol of excess and moral ambiguity …

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Frasier (1993-2004) with Bethan Ackerley 1:39:19

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Hey baby, I hear the blues a calling, tossed salads and a brand new episode of Fats on Film! Hannah was joined by TV Columnist at New Scientist, Bethan Ackerley, to talk about 90s sitcom staple Frasier. We both absolutely adore this show, however it does have some problematic moments when it comes to fatness mainly with the Daphne weight gain story…

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Inside Out (2015) with Kate Yeager 1:09:10

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Learn about emotions and bring your tissues - we are talking Inside Out! I was joined by singer-songwriter Kate Yeager to dive deep into the emotional well of this film. We speak about the character of Sadness and the decision to portray her as round. We theorise what could have been if Riley was portrayed in a plus size body and we pour one out fo…

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28 Years Later (2025) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana 1:43:29

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Time didn't heal anything, especially not the patriarchy! We had to talk about one of the most anticipated horror releases of the year, 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, returning to the world they created with 28 Days Later from 2002. I was joined by film critic, editor at whatascreampodcast.com and co-host of Go…

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50th Episode Mailbag 59:26

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It took 2 years, countless intermissions and a lot of pushed back schedules, but we made it to 50 episodes of Fats on Film! I asked across my social media's for your questions and you came in with a variety of topics. From fat representation, my own taste in film, plus size fashion, improving body image and how to deal with the plus size experience…

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The Goonies (1985) with Karolina Howie 1:32:00

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Hey you guys! We have the greatest treasure of all, a brand new episode of Fats on Film! I was joined by host of the Big,Blonde and Beautiful Podcast, Karolina Howie and we discussed; -Chunk and his contribution to fat representation especially in children's roles - The characterisation and treatment of Sloth - The villainous Ma Fratelli - Women's …

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What We Do In The Shadows (2019-2024) with Jeanette Thompson-Wessen 1:27:16

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"This is just how we talk in Tuscon, Arizonia." 🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this episode of Fats on Film, we sink our teeth into the FX series What We Do in the Shadows and its refreshingly positive fat representation. From the effortlessly suave Lazlo to Guillermo’s evolving arc, we explore how these characters defy fatphobic stereotypes and bring nuance…

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Gavin & Stacey (2007-2024) with Holly Lown 1:29:50

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What's occurrin'? This episode, we are diving deep into the ordinary world of Gavin & Stacey; created, written and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden. Joined by Holly Lowne, the creator behind the fantastic [email protected] where she showcases depictions of fatness in art spanning centuries and her passion behind showing others how we hav…

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Titanic (1997) with Alice Mary Tate 1:50:17

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Fats on Film was called the podcast of dreams, and it was. It really was. This week I was joined by content creator and Titanic enthusiast Alice Mary Tate to talk about one of the biggest films ever made, Titanic (1997) written and directed by James Cameron. We speak about the character of Molly Brown portrayed by Kathy Bates as well as her real li…

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Bridgerton (2020-) with Cara Seeley 1:45:55

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The biggest show on the planet and featured a "mixed-weight" relationship - we had to discuss it on the podcast! My guest, Cara Seeley; Tattoo artist, content creator and Bridgerton Lover joined me to deep dive into the Pollin relationship of season 3, we discuss if it was saucy enough compared to other Bridgerton relationships and what this means …

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The Nutty Professor (1996) with Fat Liberation London 2:16:09

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The Nutty Professor (1996) is a film you have been requesting for some time now and I finally had the perfect guests to deep dive into it with, Nikita & Sim from Fat Lib London! We talk about the hypocrisy of the film's central message of loving yourself how you are while simultaneously mocking and ridiculing fat people, we talk about how race play…

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Shaun of the Dead (2004) with Caitlyn Downs 2:09:27

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"How's that for a slice of fried gold?!" It has been 20 years since we were introduced to the Rom-Zom-Com genre in Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's Shaun of the Dead and this film is still very much in the zeitgeist - is this a perfect movie? I was joined by Caitlyn Downs, the writer behind the Scared Sheepless blog, to discuss this monumental film in…

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The Substance (2024) 36:22

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*I am talking spoilers from the very beginning* I came out of watching Coralie Fargeat's The Substance (2024) very much in my feelings. A grotesque and gnarly film discussing the beauty standard is 100% my cup of tea. Starring a career best turn by Demi Moore, we follow Elisabeth Sparkle as she tries to remain relevant in an industry which tells he…

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Chicago (2002) with Holly Richards 1:25:15

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Put on your lingerie, bleach your hair blonde and get ready to do a series of songs and dances in prison, we are talking Chicago (2002). I was joined by Holly Richards, the founder of Amplefolk and we talk about Queen Latifah as Mama Morton, we discuss John C Reilly's sad take on Amos. And we talk about if fat people actually exist in 1920s Chicago…

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The Whale (2022) with Abby from The Tracy Turnblad Podcast 2:01:38

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The Whale (2022) follows Brendan Fraser as Charlie, a 600 pound English Teacher as he navigates his way through his final days of his life while trying to atone for his sins and ensure he has "done one good thing in my life!". I was joined by Abby from The Tracy Turnblad podcast to discuss this film, its potential fatphobic representation of fat pe…

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I Feel Pretty (2018) with Sofie Hagen 1:44:53

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You know what makes a girl feel super gorgeous and confident while facing the oppression of today's strict beauty standard? A serious concussion! This episode I was joined by comedian and author Sofie Hagen to discuss 2018's Rom Com I Feel Pretty. We discuss the absurdity of the premise, how media likes to present normal people as ugly, the lack of…

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Pitch Perfect (2012) with Lindsay Drysdale 1:42:17

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Calling all the Aca-Pitches! Do you like female groups of misfits who come together with the power of music only made by their mouths while they mash up some top 40 hits of the day? Do you like watching a plot B romance unfold where one is clearly not interested in the other? Do you want to watch a plus size character refer to themselves as Fat Amy…

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Baby Reindeer (2024) with Jessica Rolland 1:36:58

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Baby Reindeer dropped on Netflix in April 2024 and its all anyone is talking about. Written and starring Richard Gadd as we follow Donny try to stop their stalker while also coming to terms with their own victimhood is a hard watch. Jessica Gunning plays Martha, Donny's stalker, and I know for me my heart sank when I saw yet another plus size perso…

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The World's End (2013) with Val Pullin 1:41:27

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Join us in this electrifying episode of Fats on Film as we embark on a thrilling journey through the apocalyptic pub crawl of Edgar Wright's 'The World's End.' We delve into the intricate web of friendship, nostalgia, and societal critique woven by Wright's masterful storytelling. From pint to pint, we dissect the film's ingenious blend of comedy, …

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Life Update 3:36

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I know I have been MIA and I just wanted to tell you that I am still here. And I will be back so soon with Fats on Film episodes for you!

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Matilda (1996) with Alice Mary Dunbar aka aspoonfulofalice 1:46:03

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I'm smart, you dumb; I'm big, you're little; I'm right, you're wrong...We are talking about Matilda (both film and musicals). I was joined by Alice Mary Dunbar ( IG & TikTok) and we get into this childhood classic and of course how fat bodies are represented and treated. We talk fat villains with Trunchbull and Harry Wormwood and fat heroes like Br…

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Mean Girls (2024) with Jessica Rolland 1:48:45

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Lets take a beloved 2004 film, make it into a broadway musical and then make that a film again 20 years later! It's Mean Girls! And joining me is returning guest, from Mean Girls (2004), its actress and host of the Better Than Bad Podcast, Jessica Rolland. Full disclosure, i truly thought this will be a little bonus episode, as me and Jessica have …

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IT Chapter 1 (2017) & 2 (2019) with Becci Sayce 1:50:19

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You'll float too! You'll float too! Is that a promise? Film Journalist Becci Sayce joins me to discuss the fat representation in IT Chapter 1 & 2 - mainly the characters of Ben and Eddie's mum. We talk about how resourceful and intelligent young Ben is while being overlook and patronised by his peers and how the larger body of Eddie's mum is to con…

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Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) with Matthew Tilt 2:13:50

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According to classic children's film Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, the perfect child is not greedy, has manners, isn't spoilt and likes to read...and if you don't fit into this very tight parameter then you deserve a terrible punishment. I was joined by Matthew Tilt to deep dive into the Wonka-mania and we discussed the characterisation of A…

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Love Actually (2003) with Faye from I Spit on Your Grades Podcast 2:05:59

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Do you like watching the most powerful man in the country lust after his subordinate while her colleagues body shame her? What about Alan Rickman lusting after a woman half his age while we watch Emma Thompson cry her eyes out while Curtis has put her in the fat suit to really drive home the idea that of course Rickman would stray because she has a…

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The Holiday (2006) with Caitlin Magnall-Kearns 1:43:19

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We have all been there right, our ex-boyf who we are still hung up on after 3 years is getting married or our partner has cheated on us with their secretary, so we decide to swap homes, cars, pets, identities with a stranger across the world in a hope to be as far away from men as possible...and wouldnt you know it, there is still men in LA and 40 …

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Stranger Things (2016-) with Sarah Grant 1:50:47

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Stranger Things is a cultural phenomenan, one of Netflix's most successful orgiinal IPs and making stars of its ensemble cast. However there is an issue we need to discuss, the lack of fat characters and their treatment. From #Justiceforbarb to Bob Newby: Superhero and now to Jim 'Dad-Bod' Hopper's extreme weightloss conversation in season 4, we ha…

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The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (2005) with Rebecca Edmonds aka recoveryrebecca 1:50:50

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Put on your magic pair of jeans, jet set to Greece, Mexico or South Carolina, have a major coming of age experience and write all about it to your friends; its The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants! I was joined by Anti-Diet Coach and Content Creator Rebecca Edmonds to deep dive into this glorious mid-00s film where we explore the characters, with…

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Criminal Minds (2005-) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana 1:08:54

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Criminal Minds is a police procedrual crime drama starting in 2005 and still airing today over 300 episodes later. Returning guest and friend of the pod, Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana joined me to hold my hand through this beloved show (I had never seen an epsiode) where we discuss the shows depiction of fat femme killers and how they project the well…

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Survival of the Thickest (2023-) with Mary Wild 2:22:38

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Big girls are having a moment. Survival of the Thickest dropped on Netflix in July 2023 starring and produced by Michelle Buteau and it follows Mavis Beaumont as her star rises across New York City being the hottest stylist in the game and how she brings her friends and community with her on her ascension to greatness. I was joined by lecturer and …

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The Little Mermaid (1989) with Angelina aka Fierce Fat Femme 1:39:04

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Would you like to be part of our world? Join myself and Fierce Fat Femme herself, Angelina, as we discuss The Little Mermaid; the villain of Ursula, what we admire about her, what we don't and our thoughts on the Disney Princess influence on the beauty standard. You can find Angelina at the following; IG TikTok…

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Yellowjackets (2021-) with Becci Sayce 2:01:38

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No return, no reason! Yellowjackets is one of the most exciting shows right now following 2 timelines, 1 set in the 90s where a teenage girls football team has crashed in the wilderness and they need to fight for their survival. Another in present day where a few of the survivors are trying to navigate their lives post wilderness. The series got a …

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Mean Girls (2004) with Jess Rolland 1:47:38

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Ah Mean Girls, you delightfully problematic and amazing film. I was joined by actress and host of the Better than Bad podcast Jess Rolland to discuss our personal relationships with this film, fat representation in media from an actress's perspective and our thoughts and hopes for the 2024 muscial film adaptation of Mean Girls. Disclaimer: This pod…

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Misery (1990) with Rebecca McCallum 1:47:02

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I'm your number one fan! My guest, creator and host of the Talking Hitch Podcast and Assistant Editor of Ghouls Magazine, Rebecca McCallum, dove head first into the character of Annie Wilkes (played by the tremendous Kathy Bates) as the iconic Stephen King villain. We discussed how her larger body is used to uglify this villain further, and how we …

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Avengers: Endgame (2019) with Sarah Miles 2:05:32

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Major content / trigger warning for eating disorders, diet culture, diets and eating habits and exercise regimes. Fat Thor was an interesting contribution to the Marvel landscape especially against the usual physiques we are used to seeing in the superhero genre. Myself and guest Sarah Miles discuss the impact of the pressure to look like a superhe…

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Jurassic Park (1993) with Kat Hughes 1:45:09

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Hold on to your butts! We are talking all things Dennis Nedry in a little known film, Jurassic Park. Have you considered why the choice to have the human villain of this epic film portayed by someone in a larger body is a purposeful one in order to convey the character's greed non-verbally? Well here is the podcast for you to learn all about it and…

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Bridesmaids (2011) 35:16

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Bridesmaids (2011) was a massive hit where "women are funny". Melissa McCarthy's breakout role as Megan, the crass but confident bigger woman who brings the group together. But is she a positive representation of a fat woman? You can find the podcast here; @fatsonfilm - Twitter @fatsonfilm - IG And me here; @queenbeastsays - Twitter @queenbeastsays…

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Hot Fuzz (2007) with Val from Ghouls Magazine 2:05:38

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Want anything from the shop? This week I was joined by Val, contributor for Ghouls Magazine to discuss in depth the fat representation of Hot Fuzz (2007) directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg & Nick Frost. We talk about how Frost's body helps non-verbally communicate his character's traits. There is good and bad to be discussed here. You…

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10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) with Caitlin M Kearns 2:00:58

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I think I would take my chances with the aliens. I was joined by returning guest and friend of the pod writer Caitlin M Kearns to discuss 2016's 10 Cloverfield Lane. A long anticipated and very exciting sequel to 2008's Cloverfield which features a fat actor as the true monster - we had to discuss!

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The Office (2005-2013) 30:54

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The beloved television series, The Office (2005-2013), has captured the hearts of millions with its witty humor and relatable characters. However, upon delving deeper into the show, one may come to a startling realization: the representation of overweight individuals is lacking. This podcast episode explores the complex relationship between our lov…

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Elvis (2022) with Harriet Fletcher 1:53:20

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Alright folks, put on your blue suede shoes and get ready to rock 'n' roll with our latest episode! This week, we're diving deep into the life and death of the King himself, Elvis Presley. And what better way to do it than by discussing the biopic directed by the fabulous Baz Luhrmann. Joining me is the ever-insightful Harriet Fletcher, contributor…

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Seven / Se7en (1995) with Dr Vincent M Gaine 2:48:58

2+ y ago2:48:58

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Are you ready to dive deep into the dark and twisted world of David Fincher's Seven? Strap in and get ready for a wild ride, because we're going to explore some fascinating themes and topics that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll. Join me and the brilliant Dr. Vincent M Gaine as we delve into the fat representation present in the …

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Dumplin' (2018) with Mx Bel Morrigan 2:23:48

2+ y ago2:23:48

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Ok, this episode is longer than the film - but its so rich! I was joined by Mx Bel Morrigan to discuss 2018 Netflix film Dumplin starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston. If you only saw this once when it came out (like I did) its 100% worth a rewatch! You can find Bel at the following; IG Twitter Website…

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Bridget Jones' Diary (2001) with Faye from I Spit on Your Grades Podcast 1:37:21

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This week on the podcast, we're digging into the ups and downs of Bridget Jones' Diary. Sure, it's a classic romantic comedy with a charmingly bumbling protagonist and a swoon-worthy love interest. But let's not forget the elephant in the room... or rather, the alleged elephant that Bridget is constantly being told she resembles. That's right, folk…

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Eurovision Song Contest (Bitesize Ep) 11:56

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I love Eurovision so I want to talk about it for 10 mins...

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Shrill (2019-2021) with Lindsay Johnson aka Fantastical Fatty 1:59:24

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Hey there, fellow Shrill fans! Are you still mourning the fact that this amazing show only got a measly three seasons? Well, fear not my friends, because today we have a special guest joining us on a deep dive into this groundbreaking series. We have none other than the hilarious and insightful Lindsay Johnson, aka Fantastical Fatty. Together, we'r…

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School of Rock (2003) with Caitlin Kearns 1:40:26

2+ y ago1:40:26

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Get ready to rock out with this week's episode as I am joined by the fierce writer, Caitlin Kearns. She's a self-proclaimed "fat, queer and disabled weirdo from Belfast," and we're diving deep into the 2003 hit movie, School of Rock. We're discussing how Jack Black's bigger body helps to tell the story of the movie. We all know that in Hollywood, t…

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Shrek (2001) with Iona Smith 1:40:18

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In this episode, we delve into a truly groundbreaking film from 2001: Shrek. But what's so special about this movie, you might ask? Well, it's not just your run-of-the-mill animated feature. No, Shrek was a game changer for the cinema world and paved the way for a new type of storytelling. And with us to explore this fascinating topic is none other…

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Piggy (2022) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana 1:09:28

2+ y ago1:09:28

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Join me for a chilling discussion on the 2022 Spanish Horror film, Piggy, with special guest Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana, host of What A Scream podcast and contributor to Ghouls Magazine and Moving Pictures Film Club. We delve into the complex character of Sara, portrayed by Laura Galán, a young, overweight girl living in rural Spain who is tormente…

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Hairspray (2007) with Sarah Miles 1:28:46

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I was joined by Ghouls Magazine contributor and freelance writer Sarah Miles to discuss the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Hairspray (2007). We discussed the fat representation in Tracy Turnblad, the fat suit wearing Edna and how the other characters treat these characters because of their larger bodies.You can find Sarah on;TwitterIGThe P…