On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, comedian Jacob Jonas joins us to talk about growing up as a fat kid, the wild realities of binge eating, and why his dad’s poolside commentary still haunts him. We discuss our complicated relationships with food, the social stigma around weight loss drugs like Ozempic, and whether AI is conspiring to erase fat people.

In 2024, Jacob traveled the country interviewing people about their thoughts on the upcoming Presidential election. You can check out The United Reckoning here.

You can follow Jacob on Instagram at @jenkem_jones and on youtube here.

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On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with our friend, comedian, Leah Bia. In town from New York, we caught up with Leah just days before her first-ever bikini bodybuilding competition*! She gives us an inside look at her preparation, shares what it’s like being new to the world of bodybuilding, and helps us gain a whole new respect for the art of posing. We discuss the mental and physical side of competing, how she stays disciplined, and look how she's able to balance both comedy and bodybuilding. Plus, we catch up with Leah post-competition to hear all about her experience, how it went, and what’s next on her fitness journey.

We really enjoyed our conversation with Lia and know you'll enjoy it as well!

You can follow Leah on Instagram at @itsleahbia.

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*Sponsored by Dynamic El Dorado

On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we welcome our friend, comedian, Amber Chandler. As big fans of My 600lb Life, Mike and Amber bond over their shared admiration of Dr. Now, we look at the nuances of the fat acceptance and body positivity movements, and discover what makes Disney World the most fat-friendly park. We explore the emotional connections we have with food, unpack the exhaustion that comes with endless dieting, why sauces are a diet's best friend, and agree that aisle seats are King.

We really enjoyed our conversation with Amber and know you'll enjoy it as well!

You can follow Amber on Instagram at @amberjanaeokay. You can follow Hissy Fit Comedy at @hissyfitcomedy.

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Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli