E6 : Fatspo

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Natalie and Sam grew up in the supermodel era when plus size meant anything over a size 12, and fat-shaming shouts from car windows were not unusual. Needless to say, there was a desperate need for some inspiration to make it through... Fatspiration, if you will (Fatspo for short). The two break down some of the fat women who gave them hope and courage back in the day and get a bit salty about how few of these icons there actually were (shout out to you, Queen Latifah). They also speak to the shift in today's culture, where all shapes and sizes can receive inspiration and revelation from bold and badass celebrities and influencers like Amber Wagner, Nyome Nicholas-Williams, Roxane Gay, and more.

Episode Glossary
Freddie Prinze Junior: American actor, voice actor, writer and producer who starred in films like I Know What You Did Last Summer and Summer Catch. He ended up marrying Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar).
Fabricland: Canada's Largest and most iconic Fashion Fabric Distributor (started in 1968), with over 100 stores across Canada.
Magda Szubanski: Australian actress, comedian, writer and all-round national treasure. Played Pixie Anne Wheatley (mispronounced this in the episode - sorry Pixie Anne), Sharon Strzelecki (Kath & Kim) and many others.
The Gossip: American indie rock band that came to fame in 1999 and was fronted by the inimitable Beth Ditto.
Welcome to The Dollhouse: a 1995 coming of age black comedy written and directed by Todd Solondz and starring Heather Matarazzo as the badass Dawn Wiener.
Brad Barron Renfro: was an American actor who started acting at age 11 and tragically died just 14 years later, having amassed a huge fanbase (including Natalie and Sam).
Ricki Lake: an American actress, TV presenter and producer. She is known for her lead role as Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 film Hairspray and her talk show which was broadcast internationally from September 1993 until May 2004.
Carnie Wilson: an American singer and television host, perhaps best known as a member of the pop music group Wilson Phillips.
Marilyn Fine: a personal friend of Natalie and Sam’s who lived life in a completely Full Fat fashion and will be dearly remembered.