Tank & Mike Update: We Can't Stop Eating!
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re kicking it solo and catching y’all up on life. We open up about recent weight gain, struggles with overeating, and the emotional ups and downs that come with trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We unpack the pressure of public expectations, dig into patterns of self-sabotage and binge eating, and talk honestly about what accountability looks like. Most importantly, we look ahead—focusing on growth, healthier habits, and making positive changes moving forward. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . We are now on...
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Brittany Dent: Comedian, Actor
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by Atlanta comedian and actor, Brittany Dent! Brittany shares her journey growing up as a theater kid in a small military town in South Georgia, her early dreams of becoming a theater teacher, and how that path ultimately led her to the stage as a stand-up comedian and actor. In this honest conversation, Brittany keeps it 100 — opening up about the need to normalize uncomfortable conversations, the power of speaking up for yourself, and the importance of therapy and setting personal boundaries. We also reignite the age-old Standups...
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Ian Aber: Comedian
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by America’s Gay Christian Sweetheart, comedian . We dive into growing up with complicated family dynamics and how that shaped his views on food, identity, and comedy. We explore the challenges of the comedy lifestyle when you’re trying to eat well and actually take care of yourself. Ian opens up about binge eating and body image, sharing how Ozempic helped quiet the constant food noise, shift his habits, and ultimately save him more money than he was spending on DoorDash. Plus, we get into how therapy has helped him break unhealthy...
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Meghan Crumpler & Vannessa Cross: TLC's 1000-lb Best Friends
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by Meghan and Vannessa from TLC’s . In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Meghan and Vannessa open up about their weight loss journeys, body image struggles, and the emotional highs and lows of transformation. We talk about swimming with loose skin, dating after weight loss, and why being on reality TV can be both inspiring and frustrating. They share their thoughts on self-acceptance, the power of friendship, and their hopes for the future—Vannessa with her new job at Smoothie King, and Meghan dreaming of opening a cat sanctuary....
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Shelley Gruenberg: Comedian & Roast Battle League MVP
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by comedian and Roast Battle League MVP Shelley Gruenberg. Shelley shares her journey from being diagnosed with diabetes at 24 to losing 70 pounds over a year and a half through diet and exercise. She talks about the emotional and social aspects of her weight loss, including the impact of her new body on her interactions and the challenges of maintaining her health while traveling for comedy. She also touches on the importance of setting boundaries around eating and the support she received from friends. Our conversation ends with Shelley...
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Scott Bagwill: TLC’s 1000-lb Best Friends
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This week, we’re excited to be joined by Scott Bagwill from TLC’s . New to the show for Season 3, he gives us a look at how he came to be a part of it, and what it was like joining our favorite reality tv cast. Scott takes us behind the scenes of what you don't get to see on camera, what it's like losing weight in front of millions, and sharing the screen with perhaps the biggest star of Season 3, his mom. Scott updates us on how his life has changed since we last saw him, the importance of remembering your "why" when on your health journey, and the positive role...
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Mira Mason: Comedian
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by comedian and artist Mira Mason. We talk about her journey of reclaiming her body through strength training, working with a coach, and the confidence that comes from getting stronger. A bonafide horse girl, Mira grew up in Arizona riding roughstock, keyhole, and barrel racing — she soon found out you can’t be a fat girl and be a rodeo queen. We dive into binge eating, growing up with an almond mom, and the comfort of finding someone you can eat around. Mira also explains why being called “brave” for your outfit isn’t helpful, rates...
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Peyton Johnson: Comedian, Actor, Writer
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by actor, writer, and comedian Peyton Johnson. We dive into her comedy pilot, , inspired by her time as a college RA. Meant to be a performer, Peyton shares her journey from majoring in musical theatre to acting at Atlanta’s Shakespeare Tavern. We talk stand-up, Pilates (we finally learn what it actually is), and what it’s like being in an interracial best friend couple. She also tells a Valentine’s Day story involving a peanut butter cookie, an allergic reaction, and an unexpected trip to the ER — romantic, right? We get into...
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Sherry Beersdorf: Comedian
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Welcome back to Shirts in the Pool! This week we are joined by comedian Sherry Beersdorf. We talk growing up religous in the south, why comedy feels like the new youth group, and how working out really does help (even if we hate to admit it). We unpack how body dysmorphia affects us on the daily, the allure of Door Dashing Ozempic, and how our relationships with our bodies shape how we see ourselves. We also dive into body image, gender identity, and the complicated feelings that come with figuring yourself out. We loved this conversation and know you will too! You can follow Sherry...
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Ashely Sutton: TLC’s 1000-lb Best Friends
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This week, we’re joined by Ashely Sutton from TLC’s for one of our most honest and hilarious episodes yet. Ashely gets real about the emotional side of losing weight on camera—what people don’t see behind the scenes, the pressure of public opinion, and how food, friendship, and self-worth are all tangled up in the process. We talk about emotional eating, dating with body dysmorphia, finding confidence after surgery, and the chaos of Meatballgate. Plus, Ashely shares how taking a break helped her reset—and what keeps her going now. It’s funny, unfiltered, and full of...
info_outlineHey Shirt Fam! We're back with a quick update before we hop in the car and head up to Manchester, TN for Bonnaroo 2023! We're running our first 5k on Saturday so send all the good vibes our way! We'll see you soon.
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Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli