Fats on Film

• What We Do In The Shadows (2019-2024) with Jeanette Thompson-Wessen

  "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 to fat storytelling on screen.Joining me is the brilliant Jeanette Thompson-Wessen, an anti-diet, fat-positive, and ADHD specialist nutritionist. Together, we discuss the intersections of fatness, media, and identity, breaking down why representation like this matters and how it shapes perceptions of fat bodies in entertainment.🦇 What We Cover in This Episode:✨ How What We Do in the Shadows embraces fat characters without making their weight the punchline✨ Lazlo and Guillermo: Complex, confident, and compelling fat characters✨ The importance of diverse body representation in genre TV and film✨ Jeanette’s insights on fat positivity, anti-diet culture, and how ADHD can impact one's approach to nutrition and body image. 🔗 Connect with Jeanette Thompson-WessenInstagram: ⁠@antidietworld⁠Website: ⁠antidietworld.co.uk⁠💬 Find the me and the podcast at⁠⁠Fats on Film IG⁠⁠Hannah's ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠Hannah's ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

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• Gavin & Stacey (2007-2024) with Holly Lown

  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 have always been here.We talk about how awesome it is to see a tv show created by fat people and showcasing fat characters and ultimately fat love - while also sometimes being problematic in its reliance on tropes. We discuss the appeal of Gavin & Stacey, the intriguing family dyanmics and the authenticity lens it brings to british life.Also - this is the first time you can watch this podcast too! We are getting modern.The Podcast's socials;⁠IG⁠Hannah's stuff;⁠IG⁠⁠TikTok⁠You can also email the pod at [email protected]

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• Titanic (1997) with Alice Mary Tate

  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 life counter part the unsinkable Molly Brown. We discuss the press's treatment of Kate Winslet in her younger years as well as her treatment from Director Jimmy C. And we indulge in our love for this film, what it means to us and how it has made its way in to our personalities. Molly:Hey, uh, who thought of the name "Titanic?" Was it you, Bruce? Bruce:Yes, actually. I want to convey sheer size; and size means stability, luxury, and, above all, strength. You can find Alice at; IG TikTok The Podcast's socials; ⁠IG⁠ Hannah's stuff; ⁠IG⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠

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• Bridgerton (2020-) with Cara Seeley

  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 for wider plus size representation. Also - Cara being featured on Nicola's IG is truly a highlight of life we can all aspire too! You can find Cara at the below; ⁠Cara's IG⁠ ⁠Cara's TikTok⁠ The Podcast's socials; ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ Hannah's stuff; ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ You can also email the pod at [email protected]

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• The Nutty Professor (1996) with Fat Liberation London

  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 plays a big role in this film but fatphobia as a whole and how we feel about Sherman's transformation into the former fat Buddy Love. We mention 2 books which are worth a read to further your understanding on fat liberation; Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da’Shaun Harrison You can find Fat Lib London at the following links; IG Events The Podcast's socials; ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠IG⁠ Hannah's stuff; ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠IG⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ You can also email the pod at [email protected]. Please remember to rate and subscribe!

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