Episodes

Send a text In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal sits down with Candace Frank, the artist and designer behind Chub Rub Clothing, a brand creating bold fashion, art, and accessories rooted in fat liberation and unapologetic joy. Candace shares how growing up fat and unable to find clothes that…

Send a text This episode is a little different. It’s not a typical Big Sexy Chat conversation… It’s something softer, heavier, and a lot more personal. Merf joins Asherlee (co-producer & editor for Big Sexy Chat) for an honest, unfiltered conversation about her decision to step away from Big Se…

Send a text Everyone sees the talk. Few hear the story behind it. JenX: The Story Behind the Talk Fan-favorite guest Jen McClellan returns to Big Sexy Chat to take us behind the scenes of her recent TEDx talk and the deeply personal journey that led her to the red circle. Jen is the founder of Plus…

Send us a text What if dating apps were built for real bodies? Real needs. Real safety. In this episode, we sit down with Liz Gewirtz, the founder of Hips, Crips & Queers, a new dating and community platform centering queer, fat, disabled, and older folks. Liz shares what pushed her to build so…

Send us a text As 2025 comes to a close, Big Sexy Chat gathers for an end-of-year roundtable conversation about what this year took, what it revealed, and what the fat community is being asked to carry forward into 2026. Joined by Saucye West, Bruce Sturgell, and Ronald Young Jr., this conversation…

Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Cam Jennings from ToyChats.com, a platform built entirely around user-generated sex toy reviews. We talk about why ToyChats exists in the first place, how the platform actually works, and what makes a review useful versus just noise. Cam breaks down t…

Send us a text In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal, Merf, and Asherlee dive piston-first into the wild, fascinating, and sometimes downright hilarious world of sex machines, electricity play, and the evolving landscape of pleasure tech. From the history of 19th-century “medical devices” to m…

Send us a text This week, we’re honored to sit down with the brilliant Rawiyah Tariq; a Black, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent artist, writer, and healer whose work reclaims space for marginalized bodies and spirits through ritual, storytelling, and embodiment. In this conversation, Rawiyah share…

Send us a text Mary Lambert joins us for a powerful, intimate, and joyful conversation that bridges music, activism, and radical self-love. From her breakout with Same Love to her new anthem The Tempest, Mary shares how art becomes resistance and why fat liberation is at the heart of her work. We d…

Send us a text What does it mean to carry the weight of representation as a fat, Black traveler on the global stage? In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Jeff Jenkins, award-winning travel and food personality, speaker, podcast host, and creator of Chubby Diaries. Jeff …

Send a text Chrystal and Merf welcome back Amazon Amanda, towering fetish icon, professional Amazon, and founder of BBW XXX Adventures, for Confessions of an Amazon: Fetishes, Fat Desire & Power. Amanda takes us inside her world of fetish, where “no nudity, no sex, no release” still means high …

Send us a text This week on Big Sexy Chat, we’re joined by the incomparable Sheri Winston — award-winning author, wholistic sexuality teacher, and founder of the Intimate Arts Center — for a deep, delicious, and occasionally freaky conversation that peels back layers (literally and figuratively) on…

Send us a text In this juicy new episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are back with updates, laughter, and deep dives into fat pleasure, power exchange, and the ways we signal our sexy truths to the world. 🎙️ Merf shares her exciting new job and consulting biz helping survivors of trauma, pl…

Send a text Traveling while fat? Oh, we’re going there — and we’re taking the aisle seat and the window. In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, Chrystal and Merf are joined by the incomparable Jen McLellan: author, speaker, certified childbirth educator, and the force behind Plus Size Birth and the Plus…

Send a text In this juicy, gear-loving episode, Chrystal and Merf sit down with Rin Musick—award-winning road warrior, longtime adult retail expert, and current Brand Ambassador for Sportsheets. Together, they dive into fat-positive and accessible design in the world of BDSM and sex gear, including…

Send a text Chrystal’s out, which means Merf and Asherlee are left unsupervised—and naturally, chaos ensues. But beneath the laughter, we get real. We talk about fat liberation, therapy fails, the touch-deprivation epidemic, and how cuddle therapy can be healing AF. Plus, Asherlee opens up about la…

Send a text Chrystal and Merf welcome the incomparable Marie Denee, founder of The Curvy Fashionista, for a real-talk episode packed with fashion, fire, and fat joy. Marie shares her journey from launching a blog in 2008 to becoming one of the most respected voices in plus-size media. We dive into …

Send a text Chrystal and Merf are back with a bold and juicy new episode diving into Fat Con 2025, kink exploration, and radical fat liberation. 💥 Merf shares her journey into kink—including rope classes made for fat bodies, becoming a pleasure Dom, and creating a power exchange dynamic with her hu…

Send a text Are you really old… or do you just need to stretch? 🤔 In this episode, we chat with Vera from Flexibility with Vera, a flexibility trainer who helps folks—yes, including fat folks—move with more ease, less pain, and maybe even spice things up in the bedroom. 💃🔥 Vera shares her journey f…

Send a text 💋 *We’re back, baby!* Season 4 kicks off with a bang—literally—as we dive into the world of pleasure products with the fabulous **Kim Card** from **Lovehoney**! This episode is packed with laughs, lube, and next-level orgasms as we put some of Lovehoney’s hottest toys to the test. 🔥 **W…

Send a text This episode reflects on the significant milestones and conversations that shaped the fat community in 2024. From exploring the impact of sexual wellness products to discussing the complexities of dating and health, we take a look back at the triumphs and trials that defined our year. •…

Send a text In this special roundtable episode, we welcomed an all-star lineup of fat podcasters to discuss the state of fat liberation, the impact of fat-focused media in 2024, and their bold goals for 2025. Featuring Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker from Fat and Fucked and Ronald Young Jr. from W…

Send a text Bec, a non-binary and body-inclusive rope artist, shares their compelling journey with Shibari, challenging misconceptions and celebrating its transformative power. Discover how this age-old Japanese practice transcends mere aesthetics, offering a meditative and empowering experience th…

Send a text Regan Chastain, a powerhouse advocate for fat liberation, joins us to tackle the insidious nature of medical weight bias and the challenges it presents in everyday scenarios, from healthcare settings to holiday gatherings with family. Discover strategies to combat unwelcome comments abo…