BBW

About this episode

Sarah Dealy explores the origins and evolving meanings of the term 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 , Lauren Downing Peters , Cristie and Rachael , 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 , Threads , IG , and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click this link and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - Episode Editor - Ronald Young Jr. Story Editor - Episode Producer - Sarah Dealy Sound Design and Mixing - The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner Show Art - Heather Wilder Episode Art - Andy J Pizza 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 , available everywhere you…

People in this episode

Host: Ronald Young Jr.

Guest: Sarah Dealy

Topics covered

• BBW
• weight
• cultural meaning
• origin of terms
• body positivity

Keywords

• BBW
• body image
• weight
• cultural significance
• language evolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ohitsBigRon Studios, Starlight Diner, Leaving the Theater

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