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Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery? In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the fascinating details of daily life.

Fat Off, Fat On: A Big B---h Manifesto is a humorous, at times tragic, memoir that follows Kent on her journey to realizing that her body is a gift to be grown into, that sometimes family doesn’t always mean home, and how even ill-fated bisexual romances could free her from gender essentialism.

In Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices (in Media) and Learning to Love Yourself, educator and media critic Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins—aka Doctor Jon Paul—delivers an honest and extraordinary new take on how the author, and other Black Fat Femmes like them, have come to find and understand their identity. You'll learn about how standing at the intersection of multiple identities, communities, and causes shapes people and how they see the world.

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A provocative look at how and what Americans eat and why—a flavorful blend of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Salt Sugar Fat, and Freakonomics that reveals how the way we live shapes the way we eat. Food writer and Culinary Institute of America program director Sophie Egan takes readers on an...

Team Fat Kid is a group of self-proclaimed culinary geniuses in the area of nothing. Hang out with Jason, Dammit Dooley & Dennis Da' Butcher! Click the button! You know you want to!

It’s the most shocking unknown tale of our era: a defense contractor who bribed Navy officers with cash, prostitutes and luxury items in return for multi-million-dollar deals. Now, under arrest and battling cancer, ​Leonard Francis, AKA Fat Leonard, is angry, and he’s talking for the first time. His explosive story will change the way you look at the U.S. Navy forever. With exclusive access to Leonard Francis himself, Fat Leonard reveals the true story of the misogynistic men at the heart of the Navy and the brave women who brought them down. To access all episodes of the Fat Leonard ...

A weekly Podcast featuring a roundtable discussion with rotating guests covering a variety of topics, such as: Pop Culture, Music, Movies, TV, Current Events, Conspiracy Theories and More!

Hosted by Dustin Lloyd and Tristan ''Boo Boo'' Kirby, the ''geniuses'' behind the unhinged Detective Richard Magnolia Mystery Show Podcast, Everyday History is a comedic dive into the history of everyday things. Air conditioners, mousetraps, the F word! Nothing is off limits! Be ready to learn, and laugh, as these two non-historians explain history the only way they can. With a lot of swearing and dirty jokes.

Welcome to Family Records! Hosts Blake and Matt (and sometimes guests) sit down with a glass of whiskey and tell crazy family stories to determine whether or not they set a new family record! Don't forget to head over to https://www.fattangoproductions.com to see everything else going on at our network!

Interviews & History with Neil OliverSeason 3: Neil Oliver Interviews...Season 2: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the WorldSeason 1: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British IslesBe prepared to be swept away as Neil turns us all into Time Travellers!In Neil's very personal series' he takes us on an incredible journey through history - Season 1 is a history of the British Isles, Season 2 a history of the world - in season 3 he interviews interesting and informed people - accessible, revealing and down-right mind blowing!Useful links:Neil Oliver Patreon Site – https://www.patreon.com/...