The Origin of a Break Up

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Weight For It

ohitsBigRon Studios

24 episodes

2 months ago

Named one of the Best podcasts of 2023 by the New York Times, Vogue, and Vulture Weight For It is a three time Podcast Academy Award winning narrative podcast that explores the ways we think about our bodies. Through personal storytelling and deep dive interviews, host Ronald Young Jr. unpacks the navigation of the world around him that just doesn't seem to fit.

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Society & Culture

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The Origin of a Break Up

Weight For It

35 minutes 27 seconds

1 year ago

The Origin of a Break Up

Elna Baker joins host Ronald Young Jr. for a conversation recorded live at On Air Fest in Brooklyn in February 2024. In it Elna reveals more about her story featured in the popular episode of This American Life entitled Tell Me I'm Fat. Special thanks to Elna Baker for being a part of this episode. You can hear more from Elna Baker on her podcast Pretty Sure I can Fly with Johnny Knoxville and Elna Baker If you have a story about weight you’d like to share with us, send us an email at weight@ohitsbigron.com Follow Ronald Young Jr. on X, Threads, IG, and TikTok - @ohitsbigron In the market for a new mattress? Click this link and the Big Fig Bed Builder quiz for discounts on your next sleep system Credits Creator/Host - Ronald Young Jr. Story Editor - Sarah Dealy Additional Editing - JC Howard Sound Design and Mixing - The Reverend John Delore of Starlight Diner Show Art - Heather Wilder Episode Art - Andy J Pizza Theme music - Jey Red Additional music - Mass Potential, The Artist DT, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder You can find out more about this show and other ohitsbigron studios shows by following us on IG @ohitsbigronstudios Check out our sister podcast television and film review show Leaving the Theater, available everywhere you listen! Support Resources Come See Weight For It Live! In DC In Boston with Lindy West!!