Heavy Conversation
Heavy Conversation
Join Bruce Sturgell of Chubstr and co-host Jody Koenig for Heavy Conversation, a podcast that dives into topics that matter to the plus-size community. From finding clothes that actually fit to challenging stereotypes around body size, fitness, and lifestyle, Bruce and Jody bring humor, honesty, and real-world advice to every episode. It’s a candid, supportive space for anyone navigating life in a bigger body.
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This week, we're diving deep into the news that Johnny Big is closing its U.S. website. What does this mean for the big & tall fashion industry? Bruce and Jody discuss this and more!
- Read Bruce's Article at Chubstr: https://chubstr.com/industry/johnny-bigg-us-shutdown/
- Johnny Bigg's Going Out of Business Sale: https://johnnybigg.com
Beer of the Week:
- Bruce: Patagonia x Deschutes Kernza Lager: https://bit.ly/kernza-lager
- Jody: Begyle Blonde Ale: https://bit.ly/begyle-blonde-ale
Previous episodes
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363 - Closing Time: Johnny Bigg Says Goodbye to the US MarketWed, 04 Jun 2025 - 0h
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362 - Did We Just Find The Best Big & Tall Office Chair?Tue, 27 May 2025 - 0h
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361 - We're Back! Let's Talk About Weight Bias (and How We Deal with It)Tue, 15 Apr 2025 - 0h
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360 - Who Makes the Best Big & Tall Suits?Tue, 19 Nov 2024 - 0h
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359 - Here's to New BeginningsTue, 29 Oct 2024 - 0h
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358 - From Portland to Chicago: Jody's New AdventureMon, 14 Oct 2024 - 0h
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357 - Amazon's Best Prime Day Big & Tall DealsTue, 08 Oct 2024 - 0h
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356 - Is it Still Okay to Put Actors in Fat Suits?Tue, 01 Oct 2024
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355 - Our Big & Tall Fall Fashion Picks 2024Tue, 24 Sep 2024 - 0h
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354 - The Best Big & Tall Costumes of 2024Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 0h
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353 - We Need More Positive Male Role ModelsTue, 10 Sep 2024 - 0h
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352 - We're Back...ReallyTue, 03 Sep 2024 - 0h
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351 - Wait, There Were Plus-Size Male Models at Fashion Week?Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 0h
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350 - Big & Tall Bike Shorts, Wardrobe Revamps, and Beer for a CauseTue, 11 Jun 2024 - 0h
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349 - Get the Shell Out of HereTue, 21 May 2024 - 0h
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348 - Bald is BeautifulTue, 07 May 2024 - 0h
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347 - 40: Our Favorite PodcastsTue, 26 Feb 2019 - 0h
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346 - 39: What's the Problem With Before & After Photos?Tue, 19 Feb 2019 - 0h
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345 - 38: The Benefits of Being a Big GuyTue, 12 Feb 2019 - 0h
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344 - 37: Where's All The Big & Tall Activewear?Tue, 05 Feb 2019 - 0h
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343 - 36: Are Big Guys Allowed to Feel Good About Their Bodies?Tue, 29 Jan 2019 - 0h
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342 - 35: How a CPAP Machine Changed My LifeTue, 22 Jan 2019 - 0h
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341 - 34: What is Masculinity, Anyway?Tue, 15 Jan 2019 - 0h
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340 - 33: What We Learned in 2018Tue, 08 Jan 2019 - 0h
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339 - 32: Heavy Conversation New Years Resolutions ListTue, 01 Jan 2019 - 0h
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338 - 31: Holiday Tradition Time!Tue, 25 Dec 2018 - 0h
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337 - 30: Here's what WE want for ChristmasTue, 18 Dec 2018 - 0h
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336 - 29: Listener Questions!Tue, 11 Dec 2018 - 0h
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335 - 28: Are Plus Size People Well Represented in Fashion?Tue, 04 Dec 2018 - 0h
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334 - 27: The Heavy Conversation Guide to Mixed DrinksTue, 27 Nov 2018 - 0h
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333 - 26: The Black Friday Big & Tall Shopping GuideTue, 20 Nov 2018 - 0h
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332 - 25: Dealing with Trolls - on the Internet and in Real LifeTue, 13 Nov 2018 - 0h
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331 - 24: The Big Big Gaming EpisodeTue, 06 Nov 2018 - 0h
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330 - 23: Our Favorite Shoes for Big FeetTue, 30 Oct 2018 - 0h
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329 - 22: What's in for Big & Tall This Fall?Tue, 23 Oct 2018 - 0h
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328 - 21: Where are the Halloween Costumes for Fat Guys?Tue, 16 Oct 2018 - 0h
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327 - 20: Accessories for Big Guys: It's a Love-Hate RelationshipTue, 09 Oct 2018 - 0h
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326 - 19: The 'D' Word: Big Guys Talk DietingTue, 02 Oct 2018 - 0h
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325 - 18: Big & Tall, Plus Size, or Just Plain Fat: What's Your Favorite Term?Tue, 25 Sep 2018 - 0h
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324 - 17: The Best Cars for Bigger PeopleTue, 18 Sep 2018 - 0h
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323 - 16: Our Favorite Plus Size Male Models & Influencers Vol. 1Tue, 11 Sep 2018 - 0h
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322 - Behind The Brand Bonus Episode!Mon, 10 Sep 2018 - 0h
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321 - 15: Fighting Male LonelinessTue, 04 Sep 2018 - 0h
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320 - 14: Who Makes Furniture for Fat People?Tue, 28 Aug 2018 - 0h
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319 - 13: Fat TaxTue, 21 Aug 2018 - 0h
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318 - 12: So You Want To Be A Plus Size Model?Tue, 14 Aug 2018 - 0h
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317 - 11: Working Out While FatTue, 07 Aug 2018 - 0h
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316 - 10: Why Won't Companies Promote Their Plus Size Collections?Tue, 31 Jul 2018 - 0h
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315 - Bear Skn Box Bonus Episode!Fri, 27 Jul 2018 - 0h
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314 - 9: Traveling While FatTue, 24 Jul 2018 - 0h
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