More Than Tracy Turnblad

Inspired by Abby's tweets about The Cut's coverage of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, she and Luz sat down with writer and body righteousness coach Sabina McAllister Singwell to discuss hunger in terms of cultural attitudes, media portrayals, and our personal relationships with appetite. If you want many more and ongoing regular episodes like this, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon. Bonus episodes start at just $3 a month!School of Bitchcraft: https://schoolofbitchcraft.com/Bitchcraft and Body Talk (Newsletter): https://bodytalk.substack.com/Sabina's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobitchcraft?lang=enSabina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobitchcraft/reels/Buy Sabina's Book: https://schoolofbitchcraft.com/product/album-2/ Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comhttp://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

We're BAAACK on the main feed after a long hiatus! In honor of the new Little Mermaid movie, Abby and Luz (new name just dropped) pay tribute to the OG fat icon, Ursula the sea witch. Specifically, we're breaking down Melissa McCarthy's costume and makeup, Ursula's roots in drag culture, the skinny Ursula Barbie, the Little Mermaid musical, queercoded Disney villains, and surprise (not)!!!! Our own childhood trauma baby!!!If you want many more and ongoing regular episodes like this, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon. Bonus episodes start at just $3 a month!Luz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseluz/Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comhttp://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

In a Valentine's Day special episode, Abby and Maya are joined by Jenna Vesper of Date Card Pod and Roses for Every Body, aka the fat Bachelor inclusion campaign! We discuss Roses for Every Body's philosophy, goals, and accomplishments, and why fat representation in reality TV is so rare but so important.Change.org petition: https://www.change.org/p/a-campaign-for-body-diversity-in-the-bachelor-franchise?recruiter=1270331571&recruited_by_id=ec3e96a0-fa82-11ec-bac9-f7a2bbc5abb1&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylinkRoses for Every Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosesforeverybody/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3DRoses for Every Body on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosesforeverybody Roses for Every Body on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roses4everybod?s=20&t=LkoKyvncSvxmAQMo1tHXXwDate Card Pod: https://www.instagram.com/datecardpod/?hl=enMaya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballesterAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

This week Abby catches up on the culture, the holidays, and the Patreon price drop (our bonus episode tier is now $3)! Then she is joined by Evany Majano aka @toomuchev on TikTok to discuss growing up, dating, and having sex while fat.  Apologies for the sound quality on the interview - we did our best but it's far from perfect!Evany's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toomuchevEvany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanymajano/Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Instagram posts by Maya BallesterLogo design by Abby Martino

Abby catches up on podcast business, what she's been watching, and the horrors of turning 26. Then she is joined by Maya and actor and teacher Katy Geraghty, who is currently playing Little Red in Into the Woods on Broadway! Topics include costume horror stories, dance class, why Maya shouldn't play Tracy Turnblad, moving to NYC with your first Broadway show, and Disney's Reflect.Katy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com › katy.geraghtyKaty's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katygeraghtyInto the Woods on Broadway | Official Site Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballesterAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

Today Abby and Maya tackle the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus! After a brief recap of this week's Taylor Swift Anti-Hero video scale shot internet drama, they dissect Hocus Pocus 1 and 2, including fat icon Mary Sanderson, Walgreens, virginity, Kathy Najimy's weight loss, and more. Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballesterAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

It's fall so obviously it's time for you to hear the Gilmore Girls episode! First, Abby begs for podcast reviews and chats about life updates, A League of Their Own, fall, and being in her romcom era. Then you'll hear our formerly Patreon exclusive episode on all the fat representation and fatphobia in Gilmore Girls, featuring Abby's little sister Layla (with whom she has been watching Gilmore Girls since they were both too young to understand what Lorelai and Christopher did on that balcony). Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

Abby and Maya catch up about recent TikTok fatphobia drama. Then they are joined by @megsforfun aka Megan Mapes to discuss fat admirers on social media and analyze the reasons men cite for why they like fat women. Megan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megsforfun?lang=en Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megsforfun/?hl=en Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballesterAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

We're back with an update on the podcast! Abby and Maya sit down to chat about the future of the podcast and how we'll be doing more episodes together on the main feed on specific fat media and other topics in addition to Abby's interviews. Then film analyst and fellow podcaster BJ Colangelo comes on to discuss the play version of the upcoming film The Whale starring Brendan Fraser. This is the longest episode of all time, which feels right after our summer hiatus <3 if you have any thoughts on The Whale or episode requests, please reach out on social media or email morethantracyturnblad@gmail.com!BJ's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bjcolangelo?s=20&t=VqQTqEnQNaPYX0j6MpG4ugBJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjcolangelo/?hl=enBJ's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bjcolangelo?lang=enThis Ends At Prom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-ends-at-prom/id1527896223#episodeGuid=57a8e560bebafbbe8b4d8da1%3A5f38aab462c23339b56ea4f6%3A5f4289f2a662a571344c220eMaya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballesterAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby Martino

We've made it to the final episode before informal Edinburgh Fringe hiatus! Abby vents about the fatsuits in the recent Elvis and Batman movies, and then chats with theatre journalist Meg Masseron about Beanie Feldstein's unceremonious departure from Funny Girl. Meg and Abby also discuss loving love, cyberbullying, being sexually obsessed with The Phantom of the Opera, and of course L*a M*ch*le.Edinburgh Fringe Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/more-than-tracy-turnbladEdinburgh Fringe Fund Raiser: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/more-than-tracy-turnblad-at-the-edinburgh-fringe#/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytMeg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megmasseron/ Meg's Twitter: https://twitter.com/megmasseronMeg's Muckrack page: https://muckrack.com/meg-masseron-1Meg's Funny Girl article in American Theatre Magazine: https://www.americantheatre.org/2022/07/12/fat-failure-why-so-much-rain-on-beanies-parade/Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comProducer & Host: Abby Rose MorrisAssistant Producer: Maya BallesterCover art by Abby Martino

The world is in shambles so Abby briefly discusses emergency contraception for fat people and gives an update on Edinburgh Fringe prep for More Than Tracy Turnblad the solo show. Then she is joined by writer, producer, host, and creator of The Fat Girl Show Yael Tygiel to chat about Barbizon, hosting, early puberty, dating apps, and reading  fat romance. Yael's Website: http://www.yaeltygiel.com/Yael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaeltygiel/The Fat Girl Show: http://www.thefatgirlshow.com/The Fat Girl Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatgirlshow/Emergency Contraception & Weight (Patreon article): https://www.patreon.com/posts/68239824GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/102e8994Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com

In the most overshare-y intro segment ever, Abby discusses fat queer stereotypes and how they have showed up in her life. Then she is joined by Ross Wade for a frank discussion about being a man with an eating disorder, preferring a fat partner, and writing for children's animated TV shows. Apologies for the dog sounds in the background, but we promise to post a pic of Ross's adorable Morky on Instagram!***CONTENT WARNING: There is a significant discussion of eating disorders in the first half of this episode. Skip from the end of the intro to about 44:00 to avoid it.***Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytSupport More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo!(https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4)Follow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!http://www.morethantracyturnblad.com

This week, Abby gushes about A Strange Loop, aka the "big, Black, and queer-ass American Broadway show!" Then Gillian Hassert comes on the podcast for a chat about practical props, drag queens, love, and her experiences as an understudy on the national tour of Oklahoma.More Than Tracy Turnblad the solo show performs in NYC this Friday at 9:30 and Saturday at 8! FRIDAY 6/10 TICKETS: https://donttellmamanyc.com/shows/6691-abby-morris-more-than-tracy-turnblad-6-10-22SATURDAY 6/11 TICKETS: https://donttellmamanyc.com/shows/6691-abby-morris-more-than-tracy-turnblad-6-10-22Gillian's website: https://www.gillianhassert.com/Gillian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillynotjam/Gillian's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gillynotjam?lang=enAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

In a little catch-up, Abby discusses Lizzo's Big Grrrls, Roe v. Wade, and where to get tickets to the More Than Tracy Turnblad show. Then she is joined by Jennifer Weiner, bestselling author of 16 novels, including The Summer Place which came out last week! They talk book cover trends, Carnie Wilson, diet culture, growing up without a TV, school weigh-ins, finding your style in a larger body, and adapting books for the screen.*This episode contains a brief mention of suicide when Jen discusses the book "Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York"! Skip forward a couple minutes at 42:23 and you'll be able to avoid it.Reserve tickets here for  More Than Tracy Turnblad at Don't Tell Mama on June 10th and June 11th!Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytSupport More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo!(https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4)Jen's Website: http://www.jenniferweiner.com/Buy The Summer Place: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Summer-Place/Jennifer-Weiner/9781501133572Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferweinerwrites/Jen's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenweinerwrites?lang=enJen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferweinerAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

*This episode was originally a Patreon exclusive episode posted on March 11th.  If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, subscribe at patreon.com/morethantracyt!*Abby and More Than Tracy Turnblad co-producer Maya Ballester discuss the 2006 film Phat Girlz, starring Mo'Nique.ALSO: our fund raiser for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has officially met its goal, but we are keeping the GoFundMe and Venmo open to fund raise for any additional costs that may come up. Thanks so much to all who shared and donated!!! Support More Than Tracy Turnblad on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytSupport More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo!(https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4)Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya.ballester/Maya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maya_ballesterAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

WELCOME TO SEASON 3! Abby examines her motivations for keeping kosher for Passover and the relationship between religious fasting and disordered eating. Then she is joined by Samantha Aucoin, one of the stars of the new SyFy show Astrid & Lilly Save The World! Abby and Samantha gab about kissing scenes, Glee, seeing your face onscreen, not having butts, watching TV fat characters in public vs. alone, and of course, Sam's experience auditioning for and filming Astrid & Lilly Save The World!Watch Astrid & Lilly on SyFy: https://www.syfy.com/astrid-lilly-save-the-worldYou can also find it on YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, NBC, and more!Samantha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaaucoin/?hl=enSupport More Than Tracy Turnblad on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytSupport More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo!(https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4)Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby MartinoAssistant Producer: Maya Ballester

Welcome back besties! Abby announces the Edinburgh Fringe run of the original More Than Tracy Turnblad aka her solo show, which you can donate to here. Then comedian/musician Rachel A. Schrock comes on to put her comedy studies degree to use analyzing all the Fat Amy jokes in Pitch Perfect 1, 2, and 3. The topic of this special bonus episode was chosen by our listeners and followers, aka you! To hear part 2, a deep dive into Rebel Wilson's whole career, subscribe to the More Than Tracy Turnblad Patreon at the Quirky Best Friend tier or higher.Support More Than Tracy Turnblad at the Edinburgh Fringe via GoFundMe or Venmo!(https://gofund.me/f37b7c5c // https://account.venmo.com/u/abby-morris-4)Rachel's carrd: https://razmatini.carrd.co/Find her on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, BandCamp, and SoundCloud!Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby MartinoAssistant Producer: Maya Ballester

In this special bonus episode, dating behavior specialist and coach Christan Marashio (she/they) aka @dateologycoach on TikTok joins Abby to answer listener questions about dating while fat.  They discuss avoiding intimacy, getting asked out as a joke, West Elm Caleb, and why men are so afraid of fat women being interested in them. Happy Valentine's Day and FUCK THAT GUY!Christan's website: https://www.dateologycoach.com/Submit a dating question for  Christan to answer on their Patreon or Substack!Christan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dateologycoachChristan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristanm/Coach with Christan: https://www.dateologycoach.com/book-a-sessionChristan's Podcast: https://www.dateologycoach.com/podcastThe Wesendonck Project website: https://www.poemsinmyhand.com/Support More Than Tracy Turnblad on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby MartinoAssistant Producer: Maya Ballester

In the final episode of season 2, Abby celebrates More Than Tracy Turnblad's first anniversary and discusses the first two episodes of Somebody Somewhere, the new HBO series starring Bridget Everett as a rare true fat protagonist. Then she chats with plus size model/actress/dancer Brittany Wilborn about attending a performing arts high school, suddenly becoming attractive to boys, Janet Jackson, levels of privilege within the plus size community, how to make fitness spaces more fat-inclusive, and winning the Miss Full-Figured USA pageant.Brittany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanywilborn_plusmodel/The Wesendonck Project website: https://www.poemsinmyhand.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby MartinoAssistant Producer: Maya Ballester

This week, Abby introduces More Than Tracy Turnblad's brand new PATREON! Then she is joined by past guest Sarai Cole and her collaborator Mary Kelly, to talk about their new piece, "The Wesendonck Project: Poems In My Hand." This week's main interview features radio programmer and voice actor Harry Minot, who shares his experiences with fat genes, calipers, accidental weight loss, NAAFA, and dieting, as well as some harrowing tales of growing up fat in the 1960s.***This episode contains discussions of suicide, and mentions of weight numbers in a conversation about unintentional weight loss.***Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/morethantracytHarry's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/harryminotHarry's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harry.minotThe Wesendonck Project website: https://www.poemsinmyhand.com/Sarai's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopsaraicole/Mary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marytjk/Some of the fat activists and creators mentioned in today's episode:Bill Fabry & NAAFADa’Shaun HarrisonThe Fat UndergroundCharlotte CooperMarquisele MercedesMarvin Grossworth & Fat PrideLlewlyn Louderback & Fat PowerLynn McAfeeKatherine Alyse & The Fat OneKatherine Scarborough Saucyé West and #fightforinclusivityKaren Scott JonesDr. Paul Ernsberger & Rethinking ObesitySubstantia Jones & AdipositivitySofie HagenUnsolicited: Fatties Talk Back PodcastMaintenance Phase PodcastBig Fat Gay PodcastAbby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.comAbby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosemorrisAbby's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbyrosemorris_http://www.morethantracyturnblad.comFollow @morethantracyt on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!Logo design by Abby MartinoAssistant Producer: Maya Ballester