Taking care of your mental health is vital, especially now. We talk about moving past the stigma of dealing with mental health issues and offer some resources you should know about. And of course, drink tasty beer! Bruce's beer: Deftones Ceremony, by Belching Beaver Jody's beer: Abominable Winter Ale by Hopworks Nami: https://www.nami.org/Home (https://www.nami.org/Home) NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov (https://www.nimh.nih.gov)

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Men and Mental Health: Overcoming Stigma, and How to Get Help

We drink beer, share frustrations with post-pandemic big & tall style, and talk about why you need a copy of The Men's Fashion Book, out October 27th. Bruce's Beer: Diamond Hands, by Belching Beaver, Oceanside, CA Jody's Beer: Dead 'N' Dead, by Rogue Ales, Newport, OR

Changing Up Your Big & Tall Style, PLUS Why You Need The Men's Fashion Book

This week, we're breaking out the fall beers! Listen in as we enjoy brews and introduce you to a new hangover-proof product and a few clothing brands you might not know about. H-Proof: https://h-proof.com (https://h-proof.com) https://h-proof.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/qkmvlngb6pmcm267b1wbkaglfe9p0cdg29eip1by/4342 (https://h-proof.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/qkmvlngb6pmcm267b1wbkaglfe9p0cdg29eip1by/4342) Girlfriend Collective: https://www.girlfriend.com (https://www.girlfriend.com) Big Bud Press: https://bigbudpress.com (https://bigbudpress.com) Bruce's Beer: Schonramer Gold, Flensburger Dunkel, and Fruh Kolsch Jody's Beer: Atomic Pumpkin, Fresh Hop (level), pumpkin spice yeti, monkless scheppelkoffegan

Fall Beer & New Plus Size Clothing Brands

Fall is almost here and it's time to think about what you're going to wear. The guys talk about how they're approaching their big & tall fall looks, what they're wearing and where they're getting it.   Beer this week:   Jody: Pale from the Crypt, by Liquid Gravity Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo, CA Bruce: Burst, by Mikkeller Brewing, San Diego, CA

What‘s New for Fall 2021 Big & Tall Style?

The guys talk about what it's like getting back out into the world now that restrictions are loosening in most areas. We talk about the new Chubstr photo shoot for Fanatics, what's happening at Bear Skn, what we're watching and about the new Ivy Park Big & Tall collection.

Back to Life, Back to Reality

In the last few weeks, two big men have publicly shared their stories about how the world looks at (or overlooks) them because of their size. We've been told for decades that being vulnerable and talking about emotional pain is a weakness. These guys push back against that. In this episode, Bruce and Jody discuss that changing dynamic.

155: On Fatness and Vulnerability

Talking Big & Tall Summer Style   Summer is here and we're getting back out there into the world. What are you going to wear to get through the hottest season? We share our favorite brands and trends that you need to know about.   Bruce's Beer: Citrus Situation from Old Town Brewing Jody's Beer: Fresh Haze IPA from Deschutes Brewery

Summer Style 2021

Join Bruce from Chubstr and Jody from Bear Skn for a new podcast, Heavy Conversation with Bruce and Jody. The Heavy Conversation podcast discusses the issues many plus size people deal with every day. From finding clothes that fit, to dating, to the myth that fat people can’t be active – we’re taking on each topic and offering tips and solutions.

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