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Weight For It

ohitsBigRon Studios

Named one of the Best podcasts of 2023 by the New York Times, Vogue, and Vulture Weight For It is a four 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.

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Named one of the Best podcasts of 2023 by the New York Times, Vogue, and Vulture Weight For It is a four 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.

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15hr 19min
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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
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But like does anyone actually ENJOY going to the doctor?
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What would your romance cover be?
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Is host, Ronald Young Jr's weight preventing him from experiencing a 'perfect moment' romantically?
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What was on the list of requirements for the ideal partner for young RYJ back he was in college?
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Ronald finds himself stuck between two different frames of thought which requires a decision...
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Why do fat folks get the cold shoulder?
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What if we just destroyed everything oppressive for fat folks and rebuilt from the ground up?
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Reflecting back, looking ahead!
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Host RYJ discusses Martinus Evans' successes in a sport not necessarily welcoming to him...
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Cristie decides to embrace her hotness in the most unconventional of ways
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The origin of a sometimes troublesome term...
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Recorded live at The Miracle Theater in Washington DC featuring Tigress Osborn
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Weight for It catches up with writer, Lindy West about what's been going on in the world in the 8 years she released her hit book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
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We figure out what makes a Big Fig Mattress so special and so great for plus sized sleepers
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Ronald and Sarah answer some mailbag questions, one of which takes us on a journey to the center of the earth...
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The Never Post podcast takes over the feed this week talking about independent making and the cost...
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Season 2 premiere episode!
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RYJ contemplates the state of the not so fat friendly skies...
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What happens when your partner says they'd likely not be interested in you if you were fatter when you met?
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What happens when likes turn into hate?
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Ronald gets out his anger in a mostly normal way?
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Did y'all watch The Biggest Loser docuserieson Netflix? We certainly did,...and yikes...

S1 E3: Weight, Don't Tell Me

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August 31, 202324min 43sec

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

Follow Ronald Young Jr. on Twitter, Threads, IG, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron

In the market for a new mattress? Click this link 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

Sound Design and Mixing - The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner

Show and Episode Art - Heather Wilder

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, available everywhere you listen!

Support Resources

Come See Weight For It Live!

In DC (use the discount code THEWORM for $10 off)

In Boston with Lindy West!!

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