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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On this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we welcome our good friend Jordan Parrish to discuss her journey from high school athlete to college theatre kid to working actor and comedian. We bond over growing up as bigger athletes, look back at our "Freshman 15", and compare the challenges of pursuing comedy and acting. We also discuss being cast at different sizes and the kinds of roles offered to bigger women. She even offers us a few dating tips!

We really enjoyed our conversation with Jordan, recorded late 2023, and are thrilled to finally be sharing it with you. Thank you, Jordan!

You can follow Jordan on Instagram at @jordan_parrish.

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REBOOT! Shirts in the Pool is returning to your feeds with brand new episodes. After a long hiatus, Mike and Tank are back to talk about the last 16 months and what's new. Mike's now lost 200 lbs! And Tank's biking more than ever after a 3000-mile year!

Join us as we turn the page with a new season of interviews, fat-rants, and conversations documenting the highs and lows of our 3 year, 300lb-combined weight loss journey.

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Hey Shirt Gang! We have missed you! We’re back with a post-triathlon and summer wrap-up episode! First, we recap the big race and reflect on the latest milestone in our journey so far. Tank talks about recovering from a hamstring injury, and rediscovering his identity as an athlete. Mike shares about hitting a wall and trying to get back into training. We also decide to call this our season finale and look towards the future of Shirts in the Pool. Be sure to listen to hear what’s next on the horizon!

You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool here. You can follow us on Instagram at @tankfunkadelic and @mikeymikehorn. 

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Welcome back Shirt Fam! This week we are joined by Friend of the Podcast, Atlanta based comedian, Brandon Duncan. Brandon shares with us his recent health journey of losing 90 lbs, getting sober, and the positive impact it has had on his life. We talk overcoming the challenge of "All or Nothing" dieting, celebrating those non-scale victories, and how his world has changed in the past 18 months. You can follow Brandon on Instagram at @noinstadunc.

You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool here. You can follow us on Instagram at @tankfunkadelic and @mikeymikehorn. 

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Happy 4th Shirt Fam! This week's episode is a special one. Not only are we celebrating Joey Chestnut's 16th victory in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating contest, but this week we ran our first 10k! On Tuesday, we woke up way too early to run in the 2023 Peachtree Road Race, a milestone we've been looking forward to for a while now. 

You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool here. You can follow us on Instagram at @tankfunkadelic and @mikeymikehorn. 

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