Thicc Radio
Episodes
The Drunk Episode
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we give you, the listeners, what you've been asking for - we had a few drinks, sat ourselves down with a simple brief to explore our th...
Try the Grey-Ace Stuff, It’s Delicious! (w/comfygut)
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss what it's like being a gainer on the grey asexual spectrum. We explore some of the more surprising elements of their lived e...
Bonus: A Feast Day Special (w/littleberto17)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss a day formerly known as Thanksgiving; we discuss the origins of the myth and its ramifications on colonial history to the fun an...
Curation v. Collaboration
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss online content sharing and the two different ways it manifests; as a form of curation, and collaboration, what the difference is...
DTT: Visible and Invisible Growth (w/theboarinside, so.bearcub, & pup_bearzy)
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have our very first Dinner Table Talk! These are our new roundtable episodes where we sit down with a selection of returning guests to d...
Virgin Feeders
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss feeders who've yet to feed their first gainer; we cover tips and tricks, explore our own experiences, and provide insight in...
Beetus, Oh Diabeetus (w/theboarinside)
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss one of the biggest subjects of contention in the community: diabetes. We explore the journey of diagnosis and lifestyle changes,...
Fategories
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss fategories; what they are, how they apply to us, where they come from, and what we can learn from fat liberation surrounding the...
Culture: Life in Israel (w/israeligainer)
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss life in Israel; we touch on everything a gainer could ask for, from food to fashion, and the community itself! Who are we? We...
Bellywood Celebrities
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss plus-sized celebrities throughout the decades! We start our journey in the early years of cinema, and discuss through to today; ...
Bonus: 30 Years of Gaston (w/so.bearcub)
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we discuss the 30th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast, featuring the iconic Gaston, an inspiration to muscle gainers everywhe...
Fitness Whole Burger in My Mouth (w/thiccboigains)
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss fitness and exercise! And yes, those topics seem the opposite of what we know gaining to be, but what about people who enjoy exe...
Mentorship
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss mentorship within the community. We discuss what it means to have a mentor/mentee relationship, how we find it, Erik Erikson'...
Padding (w/fatpadder)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss everything padding! From its intersection with drag to its use as a first step into gaining and everything in between. Who are w...
It's CPAP Time
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss every gainer's favourite aide, the CPAP machine. We discuss our experiences with the devices, community points on usage, the...
Weighin' in on Paid Content (w/cub2001)
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore the reality of creating paid content! Such a dynamic and divisive subject, we discuss everything from determining the cost of co...
Navigating Stress, Grief, and Hunger
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the effect of stress and grief on the gaining process; we cover how it can affect us, what tools we have to overcome it, and how...
Bonus: 20 Years of Hard Fat (w/sfgutmuscle)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we discuss the Hard Fat documentary and discuss everything, from the beginning of the project to its release and reception, its...
New to Gaining (w/piglet1997)
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore what it's like to be new to gaining; we discuss our own experiences from it, and tap into that relatively new decision that ...
Permission to Gain
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the impetus of gaining and that experience; it's the moment you decide to gain. We cover how we came to that moment for us b...
Gaining v. The Family (w/butterballt)
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore the reality of gaining in contention with family expectations; we discuss what it means when there's weight-related trauma i...
Fabrics and Feelings
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the magnificent range of fabrics used in sex-adjacent gear, clothing and the particular styles and fashions that inform our kink...
Culture: Life in Germany (w/bellybook)
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss life in Germany; we touch on everything a gainer could ask for, from food to fashion, and the community itself! Who are we? We&#...
Thank You For Being a Fat Friend
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down and discuss what it means to be a friend; but not just any friend - a fat friend. We cover the importance of friendship within ...
Bonus: A Letter from a Listener
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we read a letter written for us and unpack our response! Who are we? We're James and Tim; two gainers who want to explore e...
Hostess with the Mostess (w/thephilosopherstoned)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the realities of event hosting! We cover the necessities, how to navigate your first event, and much more. Who are we? We're...
Gaining Forums
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the different platforms the community has been on and the tools we have used to communicate with over the last few decades. Who ...
Trans Fat: Masc4Ask (w/translaardvark)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore the experience of being transmasculine and how it intersects with the gainer experience. Who are we? We're James and Tim; tw...
Lurker to Gainer
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we focus on the fabled experience of being a Lurker in the gainer community, and how Tim found his way to becoming a full-fledged gainer. W...
Dating: Polyamory and Constellations (w/pup_bearzy)
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore polyamory and what it looks like; we look at what cheating means, and we consider how a polyamorous relationship might benefit t...
Fat Games and Fatter Gaymers
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss video games, our history as self-identifying gaymers, fat representation in video games, and more! Who are we? We're James a...
Culture: Life in Singapore (w/huskygymmer)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss life in Singapore; we touch on everything a gainer could ask for, from food to fashion, and the community itself! Who are we? We...
Welcome to Season 2!
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're back for Season 2! We talk about our stats for Season 1, our plans for Season 2, and our vision for the future. Who are we? We...
The Genarian Experience (w/aussieencourager)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the older experiences within the community. What was it like back in the 80s and 90s? And what wisdom do they have to share with...
Bonus: Podcast of the Seas '22 (w/orsonswells, bigfatjeebus, loudbarreltone, & kozmickris)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we discuss the 2022 Grom of the Seas cruise, dish on the fun stories, and remind us why large events are crucial! Who are we? W...
Fat Theater (w/bigdreamer)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down to discuss all things theatre and performance. What kind of toll does it take on a fat body? And how do we best protect our plu...
Pup (w/pup.gir)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the pup community and its intersection with gaining. How do they correlate? And what can the two communities learn from each oth...
Admiring (w/mochanication)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss admiring. What do these members of the community make of the label? And what's unique to the admirer's experience? Who...
Diet-Conscious Gaining (w/teaserfeeder)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss how to be diet-conscious when gaining. Is there an inherent division between gaining and healthy eating? And how can we improve ...
Censorship
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss censorship in the community. Is it something restricted only to social media? And how do we best operate within it? Who are we? ...
Bonus: It’s Crimmas, I mean Crisis - Merry Chrysler! (w/foxxybenedict)
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we discuss all things Christmas, which means it's time to explore Santasexuality and all its glory! Who are we? We're J...
You Butter Work (w/gummibear)
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the lived realities of being a plus-sized worker. How do they manage to stay active on their feet all day? And how do they navig...
Culture: Life as a Tribal Member from Pueblo of Laguna (w/littleberto17)
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss life in America with our guest, a proud Native American tribesman; we touch on everything a gainer could ask for, from food to f...
My 500lb Life (w/icarus)
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore a gainer's life at 500 lbs! Is it everything they dreamed it would be? Or are there stark realities we all need to consider?...
Dating: Gainers, Big and Small (w/sneakyseabear & art_with_ghosts)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore relationships with two gainers, but with an existing difference in size; is it a relationship like everyone else's, or does ...
Scents and Sounds (w/beargrowlr)
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down to discuss everything from scent play with musk and funk to sounds with rumbling and gurgling, to the expectoration kink, which...
Life in Lockdown
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss our experiences with lockdown, what the gaining journey has been like in that time, and what we're most looking forward to w...
Gainer Fiction (w/matthewlangston2.0)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss everything gainer fiction from Warren Davis to their work, and the influence fiction has had on gainer culture. Who are we? We&#...
Crossing the Sexual Divide (w/yogurtandwhiskey)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the experience of gaining with both men and women, how it differs, and how we have more in common than we might think. Who are w...
Confidence, Compliments, and Consciousness (w/slabs.ofabs)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the journey of self-love involved with accepting compliments, finding self-confidence, and staying conscious of your true self i...
Life at 6'8'' (w/wehavepatrick)
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down to discuss life at the vertical extreme! We discuss common misconceptions and ties to macrophilia, tips and tricks for tall fol...
Spirituality (w/luverofmysoul653)
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss spirituality, how it can influence gaining, and the background to some interesting fat deities of religious history! Who are we?...
The Future of Gaining (w/aisforamzing)
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore their understanding of the community; where we've come from, where we are now, and what lies in store for the future. Who ar...
Coming Out of the Pantry (w/neopolitan_bonaparte)
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss what it's like to come out as a member of the gainer community - what we call coming of the pantry - and how the experience ...
Dating: Gainer4Civilian
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss dating, specifically the experience of being a gainer and dating civilians. We explore the different experiences, what they mean...
BLM and Racism (w/sneakyseabear & bigboybravery)
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss something important: racism in the gainer community. It's such a big topic, and today we take a step toward understanding ho...
Fat and Healthy (w/reformedtwink)
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the critically neglected subject of health! We discuss everything from food tips, to exercise suggestions, our place in the wide...
Fat Travel (w/travelatlarge)
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss travel and how it intersects with fatness. We cover common misconceptions, the difference between chub/chaser and gainer/encoura...
Muscle Gaining (w/so.bearcub)
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down to discuss muscle gaining and the secretive lives of muscle gainers. We explore the goals, the fears, the misconceptions, and e...
Fashion and Style (w/igotmoxie)
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss fashion and styling! We touch on some epic moments in fashion history and discuss the current state of the plus-size fashion ind...
A Gaining Diet (w/fatlads)
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss everything about food! From diets to weight gain fads, myths around food and so much more. Who are we? We're James and Tim; ...
Leather
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down to discuss the leather community at large. We explore all the different offshoots, how they connect with gaining, and what our ...
Encouragers (w/bellysexual)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss encouraging, and what it means to be an encourager. We discuss how the community is skewed away from them, what we can do to bri...
Masculinity v. Femininity (w/sugoiboi)
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the dichotomy of masculinity and femininity, how we engage with it in a hypermasculine culture and how we challenge it. Who are ...
Bonus: 50 Years of Willy's Chocolate Factory
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we discuss the 50th anniversary of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). We discuss the impact of the film on the commu...
Culture: Life in Russia (w/bigdjoocie)
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss life in Russia; we touch on everything a gainer could ask for, from food to fashion, and the community itself! Who are we? We...
The Golden Age of Gaining (w/jazzman990)
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the golden age of the gaining community; we touch on everything from newsletters in the 80s to the potential forums of tomorrow!...
Social Dynamics (w/skinnyfatq)
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss social interactions and how things have changed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss what social aspects apply to gainin...
Fatsexuality and Asexuality (w/tank_hudson)
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore the asexual/ace spectrum and all the different terms that come with it. As well, we explore the term fatsexual and discuss how i...
Growing and Bloating and Swelling - Oh My! (w/fattanetta)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss some gainer kinks; bloating, stuffing, inflation, and blueberry. We discuss their origins, how they appeal to different gainers,...
Obesity in 90's Cartoons (w/pyrotvfun)
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss what cartoons were like when we grew up, how they differed between America and Australia, and what the impact was like. Who are ...
Fantasy v. Reality (w/weightymatters)
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore what it means to create a fantasy for online viewers and what that reality actually looks like. Who are we? We're James and ...
The Formation of the Gaining Experience
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore our individual journeys; how we discovered this part of ourselves, how we've progressed through the years to where we are to...
Toxicity (w/porker_posey)
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore toxicity within the gainer community how it applies to the world around us, and things we can do to manage it when it comes our ...
Who Are We?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who are we? We're Thicc Radio! We're James and Tim; two gainers who want to explore everything about gaining and feedism. This week, we outlin...
Welcome to Thicc Radio
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who are we? We’re Thicc Radio! We’re James and Tim; two gainers who want to explore everything to do with gaining and feedism. New episodes will c...