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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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The Skinny (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 10, Part 1)
2w ago00:49:21Tap 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)
3w ago00:51:47Tap 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!
Transcribe →Bonus Series: Duggars and the IBLP (Part 1)
Apr 2701:02:45Tap 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!
Transcribe →Flirting with Disaster (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 8, Part 2 Recap)
Apr 2201:01:46Tap to summarizeWe've got an exciting new announcement this episode! It's news about the future of My Big Fat Fabulous Life - and that future might be starting sooner than we thought! Also, we've got word from a Whit Watcher who tried No BS Active and has lots of things to say! this episode, we're focusing on Whit's relationship with Will - is Whitney finally going to show her commitment to Will and their training plan? Or is Will finally at his "Whit's end?" Also, Alistair Porter is in danger - if he doesn’t stop acting like a teenager, his bacon might be fried! Finally, we're reliving the process of making a BGDC Dance DVD - "Work With Whitney!" Who will make it into the final lineup, and what will the result be?
Transcribe →Flirting with Disaster (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 8, Part 1 Recap)
Apr 1500:49:09Tap to summarizeOn this episode of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Whitney gets a chance to make a dance DVD! But will her backup dancers fail, putting her reputation (and portfolio) at risk? Will Whit be able to put aside her fears when it comes to Caitie and actually pick the best backup dancer for the job? Or will she go with the safe (less ambitious) choice and suffer the consequences? In the workout side of Whit's life, her lack of commitment frustrates Will. He wonders if Whit will get a grip and send him those darn food pictures, or if he’s going to have to resort to some unorthodox tactics to get her to buckle down. Finally, Mr. Piggy's bacon might be heating up as he goes through some not-so-cute hormonal changes. Will Glenn be willing to keep him around when he's not drinking from a bottle and being adorable anymore? Tune in to our recap to find out these answers and more!
Transcribe →Fat Jokes (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 7, Part 2 Recap)
Apr 800:57:58Tap to summarizeThis week on The Plot Thickens, we’re recapping another landmark event in Babs and Glenn’s life as a married couple - their joint 70th birthday! Whit and Lennie (begrudgingly) are working with the dance coach Gulia and are doing their best to keep up and keep their relationship together at the same time. In the meantime, Will is pleading with Whitney to start sending him photos of her food - even one a day will do! But will Whitney send him photos of her meal from the buffet at the party? Unlikely. Finally, Whitney ventures to Kerryn Feehan’s comedy show to see what she’s all about, but an awkward confrontation leads to tears and zero reconciliation, so who’s laughing now?
Transcribe →Fat Jokes (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 7, Part 1 Recap)
Apr 101:07:16Tap to summarizeAre you ready for the biggest face-off since "down goes Frasier"? Good! Because Whit is going head-to-head and pound for pound with a skinny comedienne who thinks fat jokes are the funniest thing since Bugs Bunny. Whit thinks fat jokes are lazy and lack creativity. Either way, we're in trouble when the comedienne comes on the Maney Roy & LauRen show and makes her opinions known. Whit's also having issues in her romantic life, as we know. She's hoping that a ballroom dance number with Lennie might help to ease some of the tension in their relationship. But will a cake taste testing go too far when it comes to eating healthy? Will it ruin Whitney's chances of achieving her goals? Will trainer Will ever take Whitney seriously? All things will be revealed in this recap episode!
Transcribe →Cereal Stalker (My Big Fat Fabulous Life - Season 3, Episode 6, Part 2 Recap)
Mar 2500:58:28Tap to summarizeOn this second part of a noteworthy episode, we’ve got some big moments, tense confrontations, and lackluster responses. As we know, Whitney stopped by Lennie’s house on the way to her job at the radio station in the wee hours of the morning, and his truck was nowhere to be found. This week, Whit is putting her situation on the air and asking the hosts of the radio show their thoughts. Spoiler alert: they’re not good. But what’s even worse is Lennie’s excuse for why he wasn’t home at 3 AM… Will a therapy session - I mean, friendly chat… with Tal solve Whitney’s relationship problems? Or will it take a lot more than that? Tune in and find out!
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