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The Plot Thickens
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A podcast recapping episodes of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, the hit TLC show starring Whitney Way Thore.
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Knocked Up? (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 4, Episode 1, Part 2 Recap)
2w ago01:03:16Tap to summarizeWe ended Season 3 of MBFFL with a BANG - or was it a whimper on a couch between Whit and Lennie? Regardless, we're coming on really strong with Season 4 and no one is going to be disappointed! Because we're opening with a (the first of many) pregnancy scare that we did NOT see coming (this time around)! Whitney is feeling "nauseated" and can't even seem to keep food down these days - she's tired all the time and everything starts adding up to Heather, a two-time mom. Are Whit's symptoms a sign that she's pregnant? Or did she just poorly prep her Thai chicken from the night before? And we know that, since Whit hasn't been messing with anyone BUT Lennie, it must be his, so how will he react to the news that he's likely to be a DAD? The perfect episode for fathers day is HERE JUST IN TIME!
Transcribe →Knocked Up? (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 4, Episode 1, Part 1 Recap)
3w ago01:04:52Tap to summarizeThis episode follows the newly single and newly BLONDE homeowner, Whitney! As is customary, just when all the things in Whitney’s life seem to be falling into place with her new home ownership and blonde ‘do, everything else falls spectacularly apart - Whit not only has a pregnancy scare that goes beyond just a missed period (she’s got the multiple pregnancy tests to prove it!) and she also works to balance the relationship with Buddy - who is now both her “buddy” and her tenant. Will Buddy finally sign a lease to show his commitment to staying in the house with Whit? Will Whit’s potential pregnancy lead to a rekindling between Whit and Lennie? Tune in and find out!
Transcribe →The Skinny, Part 2 (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 11, Part 2 Recap)
4w ago01:08:30Tap to summarizeFINALLY we are FINISHED with The Skinny - but don't worry - we're polishing it off and eating every last morsel up for your enjoyment and listening pleasure! Finally, we're bringing comedian Kerrin Feehan onto the love seat to discuss her views about fat people, and SPOILER ALERT: they haven't changed since her episode! Kerrin shows up rough and tumble and ready for a fight. But will she get it? Or will she just get confused? Then we've got a not-so-epic rap battle between Whit and Babs that ends in a stalemate. Whit also comments on what she thinks is to come in Season 4 - now that Lennie gave her some confessions about his enduring feelings for her, who knows what will happen next season?
Transcribe →The Skinny, Part 2 (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 11, Part 2 Recap)
4w ago00:32:13Tap to summarizeFINALLY we are FINISHED with The Skinny - but don't worry - we're polishing it off and eating every last morsel up for your enjoyment and listening pleasure! Finally, we're bringing comedian Kerrin Feehan onto the love seat to discuss her views about fat people, and SPOILER ALERT: they haven't changed since her episode! Kerrin shows up rough and tumble and ready for a fight. But will she get it? Or will she just get confused? Then we've got a not-so-epic rap battle between Whit and Babs that ends in a stalemate. Whit also comments on what she thinks is to come in Season 4 - now that Lennie gave her some confessions about his enduring feelings for her, who knows what will happen next season?
Transcribe →The Skinny, Part 2 (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 11, Part 1 Recap)
May 2701:09:32Tap to summarizeThis week on The Skinny, we're dealing with some discomfort. There's not only the looming question of whether Whit and Lennie will rekindle their romance next season, but there's also the question of whether a workplace romance is lingering in the not-so-distant background. While Whit contends with some stunning confessions (Lennie still has feelings for her, Roy - not so much), she must decide whether Lennie's worth a second chance. We catch up on some "never-before-seen" footage as well, which sheds light (meh, not really) on the relationship between Whit and Lennie. We also learn who else might be jonesing after Roy - we'll give you a hint, she's a jungle cat and she's not who you'd expect!
Transcribe →The Skinny (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 10, Part 2 Recap)
May 2001:01:25Tap to summarizeThis episode covers The Skinny, the summary episode that we love to hate! We’ve not never-before-seen clips, like Whit humping the snow on the ground (why?), Lennie saying he’d be ok with Whitney buying her own engagement ring (ew…) and more! We also recap the St. Paddy’s Day Parade, where audience members (allegedly) say they’ve never seen a fat leprechaun, Caitie threatening to take over BGDC, and Lennie poorly guessing Whit’s favorite pizza toppings (sausage and “pepp” anyone?). Stay til the end of a big surprise - Lennie’s coming back post-breakup and he’s got some words for Whit!
Transcribe →The Skinny (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 10, Part 1 Recap)
May 1300:49:21Tap to summarizeThis episode, Whit is recounting some of her favorite moments from Season 3! It's The Skinny! This year we've got a brand new host who's not shy about digging into some of our burning questions - does Whit really think she can be fat and fit at the same time? Did Whit and Buddy ever have a connection beyond friendship? And will Lennie try to work his way back into Whitney's heart post-breakup? All those questions and more get answered, and thank god we've got a couch full of co-stars to go through it with!
Transcribe →Big Fat Breakup (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 9, Part 2 Recap)
May 600:51:47Tap to summarizeIt’s the night of the big dance competition! This episode has us questioning everything - where will Whitney and Todd fall in the pecking order of dancers in the competition? Are Whit and Lennie going to be ok? Is Roy interested in Whitney as more than just a friend? Is Whitney ever going to climb those elusive stairs? Will it be enough to win Will back as a trainer? Tune in today to find out because we’ve got the answers to all these questions and more!
Transcribe →Big Fat Breakup (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 9, Part 1 Recap)
Apr 2900:59:29Tap to summarizeGet ready, because this week’s recap of My Big Fat Fabulous Life Season 3, Episode 9 is serving drama, determination, and a whole lot of Whitney realness. In this episode, emotions run high as Whitney continues pushing toward her goals—but not without hitting a few bumps (okay, maybe speed bumps) along the way. From navigating complicated friendships to proving—once again—that she’s not here for anyone’s doubts, Whitney brings both heart and heat. We’ll break down the standout moments, the awkward tensions you felt through the screen, and the little victories that remind us why we root for her. Plus, we’re asking the important questions: who’s being supportive, who’s being shady, and what would we do in Whitney’s shoes? So grab your snacks and your sass, because this episode gives us plenty to talk about—and we’re diving into all of it.
Transcribe →Bonus Series: Duggars and the IBLP (Part 2)
Apr 2701:13:09Tap to summarizeBack by popular demand, we’re reloading some of our most successful podcast episodes of all time - they’re on one of our other favorite shows from the TLC Universe, 19 Kids and Counting! As much as we live for the Whitney updates, we also are ten toes deep on the Duggar updates, and mostly are living for any accountability that comes Josh’s (and others’) way! We’re bringing you all back to the background of the Duggar family so you can see how this monster was created; why he was allowed to behave the way he did and how he thrived in a patriarchal environment where women are second-class citizens who worship their husbands with the “adoring gaze” and men who step out of bounds are only made to “confess” to Church Elders, rather than police. This is the beginning of a more in-depth series that we hope to revisit when the time is right, but we’ve gotten lots of interest and are giving the people what they want!
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