Shirts In The Pool
Two perpetually fat best friends Tank Smith and Mike Horn losing weight for money and clout. Put on those shirts and hop in the deep end. You can follow the podcast at @shirtsinthepool, Tank at @tankfunkadelic, and Mike at @mikeymikehorn.
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Mike Does a Triathlon…Kinda
09/06/2023
Mike Does a Triathlon…Kinda
Hey Shirt Gang! We have missed you! We’re back with a post-triathlon and summer wrap-up episode! First, we recap the big race and reflect on the latest milestone in our journey so far. Tank talks about recovering from a hamstring injury, and rediscovering his identity as an athlete. Mike shares about hitting a wall and trying to get back into training. We also decide to call this our season finale and look towards the future of Shirts in the Pool. Be sure to listen to hear what’s next on the horizon! You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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All In or All Out (feat. Brandon Duncan)
07/11/2023
All In or All Out (feat. Brandon Duncan)
Welcome back Shirt Fam! This week we are joined by Friend of the Podcast, Atlanta based comedian, Brandon Duncan. Brandon shares with us his recent health journey of losing 90 lbs, getting sober, and the positive impact it has had on his life. We talk overcoming the challenge of "All or Nothing" dieting, celebrating those non-scale victories, and how his world has changed in the past 18 months. You can follow Brandon on Instagram at . You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Run Your Race
07/06/2023
Run Your Race
Happy 4th Shirt Fam! This week's episode is a special one. Not only are we celebrating Joey Chestnut's 16th victory in the Nathan's Famous Hotdog Eating contest, but this week we ran our first 10k! On Tuesday, we woke up way too early to run in the 2023 Peachtree Road Race, a milestone we've been looking forward to for a while now. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Our Time at Bonnaroo 2023
06/27/2023
Our Time at Bonnaroo 2023
Hey Shirt Fam! We're back and feeling better than ever! This week we take a look back at our recent trip to Bonnaroo. We camped for five nights, saw 30+ concerts, ran our first 5k, took almost 150,000 steps, and had the time of our lives! You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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We're Going to Bonnaroo!
06/14/2023
We're Going to Bonnaroo!
Hey 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. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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The "F" Word (feat. Ally Edge)
05/25/2023
The "F" Word (feat. Ally Edge)
FAT. Why is it so hard to talk about, or even say out loud? We dig into it with this week’s guest, Atlanta-based comedian, Ally Edge. She shares with us her story of losing over 130lbs, her decision to get weight-loss surgery, and how it feels being on the other side. We look at how dating and fashion has changed for her, and discuss the stigma of deciding to use tools for weight-loss (i.e. surgery, Ozempic). You can follow Ally on Instagram at . You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Fat Chats Vol 3. - Mike Gets a Bike, Tank Escapes a Timeshare
05/16/2023
Fat Chats Vol 3. - Mike Gets a Bike, Tank Escapes a Timeshare
Shirts in the Pool is back with another friendly update! Mike joins Tank in biking enthusiasm and Tank has a close call with a timeshare purchase. Mike also talks about mental health and the decision to take meds. Finally, we begin to consider the question: What if it’s totally reasonable to take a weight-loss drug for the rest of your life? You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Winner Winner Healthy Dinner! (feat. Vas Sanchez)
05/09/2023
Winner Winner Healthy Dinner! (feat. Vas Sanchez)
This week’s episode features actor and comedian Vas Sanchez, recent winner of the Atlanta comedy weight loss competition. Vas sits down with us and shares what his winning regimen looks like and how positive self-talk can make all the difference. We look at how his relationship with food has changed, bond over the struggle to find clothes as big guys, and learn that eating 129 chicken wings is still not enough to win a contest. You can catch Vas all over Atlanta performing standup. He hosts monthly shows at Elsewhere Brewing (Third Monday), Three Taverns (Last Wednesday), and Second Self Brewing (Last Friday). You can follow Vas on Instagram at . You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Feed Those Thighs!
05/02/2023
Feed Those Thighs!
Hey Shirt Gang! We're back from break and better than ever! This week we catch you up on what we've been up to for the past few weeks. Mike finds himself a personal trainer, hits his Healthywage goal, and Tank procures a bicycle off of Craigslist. It's a great time to be alive. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Bullied by the BMI Calculator
04/04/2023
Bullied by the BMI Calculator
Hey Shirt fam! This week Tank is fresh off a trip to Raleigh and Mike is more dialed into his weight loss than ever. We look ahead at Mike's upcoming triathlon, and use the BMI calculator to figure out what it would take for us to no longer be classified as obese. We also talk "dieting" and discuss how simple substitutions have made a huge difference in our weight loss journey. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli Shirts In the Pool Shopping List
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This One Time, at Fat Camp... (feat. Luke Bentley)
03/28/2023
This One Time, at Fat Camp... (feat. Luke Bentley)
This week we welcome into the pool, Atlanta based comedian, Luke Bentley. Luke recently competed in a comedy weight loss competition and successfully lost 47.5 lbs. We look at how he did it, talk fat camp (he went to the real Camp Hope), standup comedy, and growing up as big dude. You can catch Luke the first Saturday of every month hosting Big Luke's Roast Battle at 10pm at Dynamic El Dorado. You can follow Luke on Instagram at . You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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The Vacation is Over When We Say It's Over
03/23/2023
The Vacation is Over When We Say It's Over
As promised, we have an episode for you post-vacation. One of the hardest parts of coming back from a vacation, especially one as food and booze heavy as ours, is getting back to the routines we had before. This week, we have a quick conversation about not wanting the vacation lifestyle to end, and how easy it can be to go back to old habits. How do we acknowledge our fear of gaining weight without letting it stop us from enjoying life? And what other ways can we find pleasure outside of food and other instant gratifications? We talk about it and much more on this week’s episode of Shirts in the Pool! You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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A Successful Vacation
03/21/2023
A Successful Vacation
We’re back! Kinda. We’re both home after a much needed vacation for the last 10 days. That being said, we’re tired! So here’s a quick update, and we’ll see you later this week with a full episode. We learned a lot about ourselves on our trip, and we can’t wait to share more. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Greetings From Planet Charlie (feat. Jason Zaremba)
03/06/2023
Greetings From Planet Charlie (feat. Jason Zaremba)
This week's episode of Shirts in the Pool is very special because we have our second-ever guest on the show: our roommate and comedian Jason Zaremba! Jason has known us since our days in Raleigh, and had a front row seat to our habits the last two years in Atlanta. Jason guesses our starting weights, shares his dislike of having to eat everyday, and reminds us that non-fat people think about their bodies too. We also put Jason’s movie brain to work as we tear apart a TERRIBLE countdown and suggest our own. Hint: They’re all Kevin James. You can follow Jason on Instagram at . You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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If The Shirt Fits...
02/28/2023
If The Shirt Fits...
Hey Shirt fam! This week's episode is all about clothes and how we've managed to dress ourselves this long. The clothes we wear are one of the biggest ways we can express ourselves, but when you're big, it can be hard to find things that fit and feel good. Tank went on a little adventure through big and tall sections, plus-size sections, and the Dillard Woman. Mike offers some tips on cheap ways to look nice and why effort goes a long way. Send us your favorite wardrobe tips! You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Do It For Yourself (feat. Laura Garner)
02/21/2023
Do It For Yourself (feat. Laura Garner)
This week we welcome our first guest into the pool, Atlanta based comedian, Laura Garner. We talk growing up chubby, why she made the decision to get healthier, and look at her journey of losing 100lbs. We explore how the world and dating have changed since her weight loss, and why ultimately being healthy for yourself is the most fulfilling. You can follow Laura on Instagram at . You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Fat Chats Vol. 2 - Tank Wins HealthWage, Mike Returns to Raleigh
02/14/2023
Fat Chats Vol. 2 - Tank Wins HealthWage, Mike Returns to Raleigh
Another week, another shirt in the pool. In this week's episode, we catch up again on our weight loss journey: Tank has won his HealthyWage and is now $1300 richer, Mike is going home and doing comedy again, and we're both getting ready to show our bods on a cruise. We also briefly consider the "Fat Guy-Hawaiian Shirt Paradigm" and the cuteness factor of wearing matching outfits. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Going Back in Time with Mike and Tank
02/08/2023
Going Back in Time with Mike and Tank
This week we take a trip back in time to July of 2022. We initially recorded this episode intending to release it on Patreon one day, but we decided this was a great episode to share from the early days of our weight loss journey. For reference, Mike is in his first month of HealthyWage, and Tank has just hit the 40lbs lost. This episode is a true example of the ups and downs of weight loss. Listen as we look back at our week, attempt to avoid the temptation of a weekend binge, and try our best to stay the course. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Fat Chats Vol. 1
01/31/2023
Fat Chats Vol. 1
This week's episode covers a little bit of everything so we're just calling it a "Fat Chat." We talk about dealing with compliments and the pressure of not gaining. Does losing weight change your personality? Is wanting to look better for dating a good thing? We unpack it all this week on Shirts in the Pool! You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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What Type of Eater Are You?
01/24/2023
What Type of Eater Are You?
“What is your love language?” is a popular question in dating to help people understand how they give and receive love. It got us thinking: if we could understand our ‘food languages’, then maybe we could understand how we eat. Are we emotional eaters, or are we ‘fog’ eaters? We found some answers and decided to sit down and talk about it. We also open up about binge eating and the golden age of buffets. Hear that and more in this week’s episode of Shirts in the Pool! You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Life as a Fat Kid
01/17/2023
Life as a Fat Kid
For both of us, our relationships with our weight and bodies began at a young age. Being the "fat kid" was foundational to our sense of humor, our eating habits, and even the types of parents we want to be. This week we decided to look back and talk fat kid stuff. What was Tank's worst nickname in high school? What would Mike tell his child self? Find out in episode 3! You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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HealthyWage: Getting Paid to Lose Weight?
01/10/2023
HealthyWage: Getting Paid to Lose Weight?
Hey everyone, Mike and Tank here! Today we're taking a look at , a website that actually pays you money to lose weight. The only catch is that you have to risk some of your own money, and if you don't lose the weight, you lose your money. Last year we decided try it and have since lost a combined 100 pounds with a possible prize of $3500 still up for grabs. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review and Subscribe on and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli
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Shirts On, Hop In!
01/03/2023
Shirts On, Hop In!
Hey everyone, Mike and Tank here! Welcome to Shirts in the Pool. We're calling this Episode 0 because we just wanted to introduce ourselves and give you a preview of the show. Check back next week to hear about our weight loss bets and our progress so far. You can follow all things Shirts in the Pool . You can follow us on Instagram at and . Thanks so much for listening! Please Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and tell your friends! Intro/Outro: John Riccitelli Artwork: Shane Smith Special Thanks: Noni Shemenski, Sophia Soma
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