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Big, Blonde, and Beautiful: The Podcast

Big, Blonde, and Beautiful: The Podcast

By: Karolina Howie
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Welcome! If you love film, women, and are plus size/fat (or support those who are) then this is the podcast for you. Every week I will pick one movie featuring a fat character and discuss the film and the depiction of this character.Karolina Howie Art
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  • Every Secret Thing: murder and mommy dearest
    May 7 2025

    In this episode of Big Blonde and Beautiful, host Karolina Howie and guest Rebecca Agosta delve into the themes of plus-size representation, the significance of fat friendships, and the exploration of the film 'Every Secret Thing.' They discuss the impact of childhood experiences on identity, the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships, and the pervasive body politics in media. They explore the implications of fat villainization, character morality, and the impact of trauma on relationships.


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    54 mins
  • Ma: fearing the black body
    Apr 23 2025

    In this episode of Big, Blonde, and Beautiful: The Podcast, Karolina Howie discusses the 2019 horror film 'Ma', focusing on its representation of fat characters and the implications of fatphobia and race in media. She critiques the portrayal of fat villains versus heroes, emphasizing the need for more positive representations of fat individuals in film. The conversation also delves into the character of Ma, exploring her backstory and motivations, and how societal perceptions of race and body image intersect in the narrative.


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    17 mins
  • The Office: chili and a rainy day (ft. Hannah Ogilvie-Young)
    Apr 9 2025

    In this episode of Big Blonde and Beautiful, host Karolina Howie and guest Hannah Ogilvie-Young discuss fat representation in the TV show The Office. They explore personal experiences with fat representation, the importance of diverse representation in media, and analyze various characters from The Office, including Kevin Malone, Stanley Hudson, and Phyllis Vance, and Darryl Philbin. The conversation delves into themes of body positivity, workplace culture, and the impact of media on societal perceptions of fat individuals. In this conversation, Karolina Howie and Hannah discuss the representation of fat characters in 'The Office'. They explore themes of confidence, love, body image, and the impact of weight stigma in the workplace.


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    1 hr and 18 mins

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