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Weight For It

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ohitsBigRon Studios

Named one of the Best podcasts of 2023 by the [New York Times] (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/arts/best-podcasts-2023.html) , [Vogue] (https://www.vogue.com/article/best-podcasts-2023) , and [Vulture] (https://www.vulture.com/article/best-podcasts-industry-survey-2023.html) 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.

#19

Never Post - State of Podcasting

Weight For It returns on December 5th, until then enjoy this episode of Never Post, a podcast about the internet and the world we live in... Senior producer Hans Buetow leads a conversation with three makers and thinkers in the podcast space — Mia Lobel (Freelance Cafe, fmr. Pushkin Industries), Lauren Passell (Tink Media) and Ronald Young, Jr. (Weight For It). We perform a health check on the podcast industry, to see who it’s working for, and who not. Links: ---Alex Goldman’s [podcast economics Tweet] (https://x.com/AGoldmund/status/1838209346062151956) ---Buzzsprout’s [podcasting industry stats] (https://www.buzzsprout.com/stats) ---IAB’s [2022 Podcasting Advertising Revenue Report] (https://www.iab.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IAB_2022_Podcast_Advertising_Revenue_Report_2023.pdf) – Find Our Guests: ---Hans Buetow — [Never Post] (https://www.neverpo.st/) ---Mia Lobel — [Freelance Cafe] (https://freelancecafe.substack.com/) ---Lauren Passell — [Tink Media] (https://tinkmedia.co/) ---Ronald Young, Jr. — [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) , [Twitter] (http://twitter.com/ohitsbigronstew) ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

56 MINS

56:49

21 Nov 2024

#18

Live with Tigress Osborn

Host Ronald Young Jr. sits down for a conversation with Executive Director of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance Tigress Osborn recorded Live at the Miracle Theater in Washington DC. They discuss the history of NAAFA, as well as the history of fat politics and how Tigress sees the movement for fat acceptance today. Special thanks to [Tigress Osborn] (https://www.instagram.com/iofthetigress/) for being a part of this episode. Learn more about her work with [NAAFA] (https://www.instagram.com/naafaofficial/) [here] (https://naafa.org/) . Special Thanks to Pamela Perez, Tom Tyra, Isaiah Headen, and all the staff at The Miracle Theater and Union Stage If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:58

14 Nov 2024

#17

Desired yet Unwanted

In a conversation with influencer Carmen Rene Smith, host RYJ discusses her experiences as a plus sized influencer and how that frames her thinking on weight. Special thanks to [Carmen Rene Smith] (https://www.instagram.com/eatthecaketoo/) for being a part of this episode. You can follow Carmen on IG [@eatthecaketoo] (https://www.instagram.com/eatthecaketoo/) If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Additional Editing - [JC Howard] (https://www.thejchoward.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

39 MINS

39:48

17 Oct 2024

#16

BBW

Story Editor and Guest Host Sarah Dealy goes on a journey to find the origin of the term BBW and discover how its meaning changed so drastically in the years since it was first coined. Special thanks to Carole Shaw, [Tigress Osborn] (https://www.instagram.com/iofthetigress/?hl=en) , [Lauren Downing Peters] (https://www.laurendowningpeters.com/) , [Cristie] (https://www.instagram.com/crisycakes/?hl=en) and [Rachael] (https://www.instagram.com/thickthriftla?igsh=MTNmeTIzNHQxem05cg==) , and everyone at the beach! for being a part of this episode. If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - Episode Editor - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - Episode Producer - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

45 MINS

45:42

10 Oct 2024

#15

The Origin of a Break Up

Elna Baker joins host Ronald Young Jr. for a conversation recorded live at [On Air Fest] (https://www.onairfest.com/) in Brooklyn in February 2024. In it Elna reveals more about her story featured in the popular episode of This American Life entitled [Tell Me I'm Fat] (https://www.thisamericanlife.org/589/tell-me-im-fat) . Special thanks to Elna Baker for being a part of this episode. You can hear more from Elna Baker on her podcast [Pretty Sure I can Fly with Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker] (https://wondery.com/shows/pretty-sure-i-can-fly-with-johnny-knoxville-elna-baker/) If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Additional Editing - [JC Howard] (https://www.thejchoward.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

35 MINS

35:27

03 Oct 2024

#14

FFG

Typically the stories we hear about fat women and dating are about undesirability and rejection. But today's story is not one of those. Special Thanks to [Cristie Wilson] (https://www.instagram.com/crisycakes/) and [Dr. Kate Manne] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/unshrinking-how-to-face-fatphobia-kate-manne/19993688) If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

24 MINS

24:54

26 Sep 2024

#13

Into Thin Air

Brigid was headed on vacation, she strapped into her seat prepared for what should have been an uneventful flight. But then she got a lot more than she bargained for. In this episode host Ronald Young Jr. examines the state of flying as a fat person with special guest Aubrey Gordon. Special Thanks to Brigid Quinn McDonnell, [Aubrey Gordon] (https://www.aubreygordon.net/) , [Hannah Sampson] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/hannah-sampson/) , [Andrea Sachs] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/andrea-sachs/) , [Diyana Howell] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/diyana-howell-4a288395) and the rest of the kind folks at the Washington Post. If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

39 MINS

39:23

19 Sep 2024

#12

Running While Fat

In a conversation with fat marathon runner [Martinus Evans] (https://martinusevans.com/) , host Ronald Young Jr discusses how running can be exclusionary for fat folks and ways that Martinus overcame that. Special thanks to Martinus Evans for being a part of this episode. You can find out more about his work by clicking [this link] (https://martinusevans.com/) or following him on IG [@martinusevans] (https://www.instagram.com/martinusevans/) If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Additional Editing - [JC Howard] (https://www.thejchoward.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

12 Sep 2024

35 MINS

35:08

12 Sep 2024

#11

The Weight of Sorrow

In this Season 2 premiere episode host Ronald Young Jr grapples with the impending loss of his mother while still thinking about his weight. Special thanks to my sister Marilyn Denise Young, my Father Ronald Young Sr. our dear friend Carolyn Perry, and of course to my mother, the late and always great forever loved Peggy Lee Young If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [X] (https://x.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101252151-15884907) and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - [Ronald Young Jr.] (https://www.ohitsbigron.com/) Story Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Episode Art - [Andy J Pizza] (https://www.andyjpizza.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

31 MINS

31:58

05 Sep 2024

#10

Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 of Weight For It begins on Thursday September 5th! This season is sponsored by [Big Fig Mattress Company] (https://www.bigfigmattress.com/) ! ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

02 MINS

02:18

21 Aug 2024

#9

Bonus: Other Men Need Help: Cover Boys

Enjoy this bonus content from our friends at Other Men Need Help, See you in January with new episodes of Weight For It! Who gets to be on the cover of your romance novel? In the hunt for a greater range of culturally desirable body shapes and identities, Mark meets with Ronald, a recently single man who has decided to take the way the world sees him into his own hands. This episode is executive produced, hosted, and written by Mark Pagán. This episode was produced by Rebecca Seidel and Shaneez Tyndall. Ben Goldberg, Caitlin Mae Burke, and Rebecca Seidel are lead producers. Navani Otero is producer. Shaneez Tyndall is associate producer. Rebecca Seidel is lead engineer. Ben Goldberg is lead editor. Our researchers are Bei Wang and Shaneez Tyndall. Tuck Woodstock is this season’s sensitivity listener. Original music by Fulton Street Music Group with additional music from Blue Dot Sessions. Episode illustration by Daniel de la Huerta. Subscribe to [our newsletter] (https://markpagan.substack.com/) for monthly secrets and [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/othermenneedhelp/) to look at pretty pics. For ALL your info go to [othermenneedhelp.com] (http://othermenneedhelp.com/) . [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

05 Oct 2023

41 MINS

41:58

05 Oct 2023

#8

S1 E7: Wrapping Up

Editor Sarah Dealy sits down with Host Ronald Young Jr. as they reflect back on this season of Weight For It, and pontificate on the future of the show. If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [weight@ohitsbigron.com] (mailto:weight@ohitsbigron.com) Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Additional Mixing - Brian Rivera Show and Episode Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Information You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios and on Twitter @ohitsbigronstew Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

28 Sep 2023

33 MINS

33:55

28 Sep 2023

#7

S1 E6: Destruction w/ Da'Shaun Harrison

After 5 episodes of pontificating on weight host Ronald Young Jr. starts to truly consider what escaping from our culture of fatphobia looks like. Featuring activist and writer Da’Shaun Harrison. Special thanks to Jon Breeding, [Tracy Cox] (https://www.instagram.com/sparklejams/) , and [Da’Shaun Harrison] (https://dashaunharrison.com/) If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [weight@ohitsbigron.com] (mailto:weight@ohitsbigron.com) Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show and Episode Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Information You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios and on Twitter @ohitsbigronstew Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

21 Sep 2023

39 MINS

39:34

21 Sep 2023

#6

S1 E5: Articles of Weight

In a collaboration with Articles of Interest, Host Ronald Young Jr and Editor Sarah Dealy work with Avery Trufelman to find out what’s the deal with plus sized clothing? Why do fat folks get the ‘cold shoulder’? Special thanks to Mayra Mejia, Molly Goodman, Stacy Toth, Brittany Saunders, Maddie Hughes, Hannah Leonhard, Lauren Downing Peters, Jessica Hinkle, Jen Wilder, Marcy Guevara-Prete, Leila Kelleher, Natalia Mehlman-Petrzela, and Marissa Meltzer Also special thanks to [Avery Trufelman] (https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/) for hosting us in our apartment, feeding us cookies and bagels, and giving us seltzer water. If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [weight@ohitsbigron.com] (mailto:weight@ohitsbigron.com) Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1187541&u=3773786&m=80043&urllink=&afftrack=) and use the code WEIGHTFORIT at checkout to get $350 off your purchase at Big Fig Mattress! Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show and Episode Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Information You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios and on Twitter @ohitsbigronstew Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

14 Sep 2023

46 MINS

46:36

14 Sep 2023

#5

S1 E4: Decision

Host Ronald Young Jr. finds himself at a crossroads. He doesn’t feel equipped to make a choice so he seeks out the stories of those who have. Special thanks to Caroline Hamric, Michael Jefferson aka Mass Potential, and [Tracy Cox] (https://thetracycox.com/) If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [weight@ohitsbigron.com] (mailto:weight@ohitsbigron.com) Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1187541&u=3773786&m=80043&urllink=&afftrack=) and use the code WEIGHTFORIT at checkout to get $350 off your purchase at Big Fig Mattress! Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show and Episode Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Information You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios and on Twitter @ohitsbigronstew Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

07 Sep 2023

45 MINS

45:42

07 Sep 2023

#4

S1 E3: Weight, Don't Tell Me

Host, Ronald Young Jr. goes through a breakup and thinks maybe it’s time to lose weight. But before he does he needs to take a quick visit to his doctor. Special thanks to the doctor… If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [weight@ohitsbigron.com] (mailto:weight@ohitsbigron.com) Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1187541&u=3773786&m=80043&urllink=&afftrack=) and use the code WEIGHTFORIT at checkout to get $350 off your purchase at Big Fig Mattress! Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show and Episode Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Information You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios and on Twitter @ohitsbigronstew Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

31 Aug 2023

24 MINS

24:43

31 Aug 2023

#3

S1 E2: A Shame Spiral

In this episode, we take a trip with host Ronald Young Jr. to the past. Back to college in Richmond VA, at Virginia Commonwealth University. Where our host was just a straight sized teenager leaving his home for the first time and figuring out what type of person he was going to be, and what type of partner her would choose. Special thanks to [Damon Young] (https://www.damonjyoung.com/) , and Caitlin Scanlan If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [weight@ohitsbigron.com] (mailto:weight@ohitsbigron.com) Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1187541&u=3773786&m=80043&urllink=&afftrack=) and use the code WEIGHTFORIT at checkout to get $350 off your purchase at Big Fig Mattress! Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show and Episode Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Information You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios and on Twitter @ohitsbigronstew Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

24 Aug 2023

41 MINS

41:13

24 Aug 2023

#2

S1 E1: The Perfect Moment

In the premiere episode, Host Ronald Young Jr. is pondering his own desirability. Is he an eligible bachelor as a fat man? He seeks solace in body positive and size-affirming spaces and discovers something he finds a little unsettling. Special thanks to [Jessica Taylor Dicken] (https://crescentcounselingva.com/) , [Mayra Meijia] (http://www.mayraymejia.com) , and [Dr. Caitlin Gunn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-gunn-5548b362/) If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at [weight@ohitsbigron.com] (mailto:weight@ohitsbigron.com) Follow Ronald Young Jr. on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/OhitsBIGRON) , [Threads] (https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron) , [IG] (https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/) , and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron) - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click [this link] (https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1187541&u=3773786&m=80043&urllink=&afftrack=) and use the code WEIGHTFORIT at checkout to get $350 off your purchase at Big Fig Mattress! Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Editor - [Sarah Dealy] (https://www.sarahdealy.com/) Sound Design and Mixing - [The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner] (https://www.starlightdiner.studio/) Show and Episode Art - [Heather Wilder] (https://www.heatherwilderart.com/) Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder Additional Information You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios and on Twitter @ohitsbigronstew Check out our sister podcast television and film review show [Leaving the Theater] (https://www.spreaker.com/show/leaving-the-theater) , available everywhere you listen! [Support Resources] (https://linktr.ee/weightforit) Come See Weight For It Live! [In DC] (https://www.unionstage.com/shows/weight-for-it-in-conversation-live-miracle-theatre/) (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off) [In Boston with Lindy West] (https://www.wbur.org/events/966339/weight-for-it-live-ronald-young-jr-lindy-west) !! ... Read more

17 Aug 2023

31 MINS

31:48

17 Aug 2023

#1

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Introducing Weight For It! The show that tells the stories of folks who can't keep weight off their minds... Coming Soon ... Read more

05 May 2023

01 MINS

01:23

05 May 2023

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