Anything is Possible (ft. Scott Bagwill from 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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Leave Some for the Kitchen Elves (ft. Mira Mason)
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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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No Group Soup (ft. Peyton Johnson)
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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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Happy People Don't Kill Their Husbands (ft. Sherry Beersdorf)
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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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Keep Walking, Bitches! (ft. Ashely Sutton from 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...
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Take Care of Yourself, Dude (ft. Amber Autry)
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we’re joined by our new friend, the hilarious —stand-up comedian, podcaster, and one of the newest additions to (congrats, Amber!). She pulled up from Nashville for the West End Comedy Festival, and we were lucky enough to sit down and talk about everything from food and comedy to therapy and self-worth. We dive into what it’s like growing up without seeing yourself represented, the shame cycle of wearing shirts in the pool, and how early insecurities follow us into adulthood. Amber shares insights from her own therapy journey (and...
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Your Weight Is Not Your Morality (ft. Cori Isla)
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This week on Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian Cori Isla. Kicking things off, she breaks down her epic Halloween experience dressing as Pikachu. We ask, “Can we stop commenting on other people’s bodies?!” Cori also dives into her dad’s weight loss journey with Ozempic and the challenges of reconciling with a smaller self-image. We explore the importance of therapy during major weight loss transformations, discuss roast battles, and unpack why fat jokes sometimes hit different. You can follow Cori on Instagram at and on Tiktok at . You can follow all things Shirts in...
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Becoming Whole (ft. Lainie Cassel)
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On this episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with strength coach and nutritional therapist Lainie Cassel. You can follow Lainie at and check out her website . You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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To All the Foods I've Loved Before (ft. Darcy Pierce)
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On this episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian and actor Darcy Pierce. Darcy opens up about living with gastroparesis—a condition that's reshaped her relationship with food, comfort, and body image. We talk about the long, frustrating process of trial and error she went through to figure out what she could and couldn’t eat—journaling every bite, testing her limits, and sometimes planning to feel sick just for a moment of normalcy. We also get into what it’s like navigating restaurants, holidays, and dating with a body that doesn’t always cooperate. Darcy also...
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Tank Tops in the Pool (ft. Drew Harrison)
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On this episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian Drew Harrison for a hilarious and honest conversation about fat jokes, fast food addictions, and finding confidence in comedy. Drew shares stories about his weight loss journey, growing up in North Carolina, and the absurdity of fat jokes. We also dive into: 🍗 The best and worst of fast food (and why quitting it is harder than quitting alcohol) 🏋️♂️ The mental struggle of losing weight and dealing with body dysmorphia 🏈 Our favorite fat athletes and why being a backup QB is the dream job 🎤 How stand-up...
info_outlineOn this week's episode of Shirts in the Pool, we sit down with comedian and voice actor Micah Caldwell to discuss her personal journey with Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Having used these weight-loss drugs for eight years, Micah opens up about what led her to try them, her experience with the treatment, and why she ultimately decided to stop. We dive into the mental toll of constant dieting and exercise, and explore the idea that true happiness lies in embracing self-worth beyond the number on the scale.
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West End Comedy Festival - March 7-8th, 2025
Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli