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Have you ever wanted to learn more about gaining and feedism? Perhaps you're curious to explore these communities? Perhaps you came across our podcast without even knowing we existed. No matter who you are or why you're here, we'd like to welcome you to Thicc Radio! This is a podcast where we explore gaining, feedism, and everything plus size; we're Tim and James, two long-serving community members who want to shed some light on these often misunderstood subjects and offer a platform to community members to express their truths. Tune in every Tuesday, but for now - bye, fats!
Tim Scott - better known online as @thickey_mouse - is a prominent voice in the gainer and feedist communities, bringing over two decades of lived experience and community engagement to Thicc Radio each week. His involvement began in the late 1990s, making him one of the most seasoned and respected figures in the space.
Tim is known for his candid, body-positive presence online, where he openly documents his gaining journey and celebrates the milestones and stories of others. His social platforms are a hub for visibility, encouragement, and education, reflecting both his personal transformation and a broader cultural movement. Beyond his solo content, Tim regularly hosts and participates in livestreams, interviews, and community events focused on feedism and gainer issues, creating space for connection and conversation.
More than just a commentator, Tim is an active participant in the world he discusses. His perspective is grounded in his own lived experience, exploring identity, desire, and body image with openness and vulnerability.
Outside of his community work, Tim brings a rich and varied life to the mic. With a career background in the healthcare industry, a deep love of classic cinema, and an adventurous approach to sexuality, he offers thoughtful commentary infused with gallows humour and grounded insight. His ability to distil complex, often taboo topics into engaging and relatable stories makes him not just a host, but a vital voice in the ongoing conversation around bodies, kink, and self-acceptance.
At his core, Tim is a storyteller and advocate, using his platform to foster understanding, destigmatise marginalised experiences, and champion authenticity in all its forms.
Suggested Interview Taglines
- The Voice of Body Liberation: Conversations at the Intersection of Desire and Authenticity.
- A Veteran of the Gainer Community, Exploring What It Means to Live Unapologetically.
- Storyteller, Advocate, and Thicc Icon, Championing Visibility and Vulnerability Online.
- From Healthcare to Feedism: One Man’s Journey Toward Radical Self-Acceptance.
Suggested Podcast Topics
- The Evolution of Body Positivity Online: How gainer and feedist communities reflect and challenge mainstream ideas of beauty and desire.
- Living Authentically in a Taboo Space: Navigating self-expression, stigma, and community in public digital spaces.
- The Intersection of Desire, Identity, and Body Image: What gainer culture can teach us about self-acceptance and embodiment.
- Digital Communities as Safe Havens: How online subcultures foster belonging for marginalised or misunderstood groups.
- Storytelling as Activism: Using humour, vulnerability, and narrative to change perceptions and normalise diverse bodies.
- Behind the Mic of Thicc Radio: The craft of creating community-driven, inclusive content for niche audiences.
- From Healthcare to Kink Culture: Bridging empathy, embodiment, and human experience across professional and personal worlds.
- The Future of Visibility: What authentic representation looks like for alternative body and sexuality movements.
Suggested Questions to Ask
1. What first drew you to the gainer and feedist communities back in the 1990s, and how have you seen them evolve since?
2. You’re known for your candid, body-positive presence online. What does “body positivity” mean to you personally today?
3. Many people struggle with self-image in a world obsessed with appearance. How has your journey reshaped your understanding of beauty and worth?
4. Thicc Radio has become a hub for open conversation and connection. What kinds of stories or guests resonate most with your listeners?
5. How do you balance vulnerability and privacy when discussing such personal and intimate aspects of your life?
6. What misconceptions do outsiders most often have about the gainer or feedist communities, and how do you address them?
7. Coming from a background in healthcare, do you see parallels between your professional insights and your community advocacy?
8. You often use humour to talk about serious or taboo topics; how has that shaped your message and audience engagement?
9. What advice would you give to someone who wants to live more authentically but fears social judgment?
10. Looking ahead, what kind of cultural shifts would you like to see around bodies, kink, and self-expression?
James Hynson - widely recognised online as @stannum - is a thoughtful advocate for size diversity, kink awareness, and intersectional inclusion within the gainer and feedist communities. As co-host of Thicc Radio, James brings depth, humour, and heart to every episode, using his personal experiences and curiosity to spark meaningful conversations and foster greater understanding.
A long-standing member of the community, James creates content that is both provocative and educational, blending cultural analysis with personal narrative to challenge assumptions and elevate underrepresented voices. Across social media and livestreams, he engages audiences in discussions around fatness, kink, identity, and stigma, always intending to build a more inclusive and informed space.
James’s work has also received recognition beyond the community. In 2023, he appeared in a feature-length documentary exploring gaining and feedism, offering a candid and personal perspective that resonated with viewers and helped demystify the subculture. He has since been invited onto several other podcasts and programs to discuss the intricacies of gaining, the intersection of kink and identity, and the social and emotional dimensions of life as a gainer.
James isn’t just speaking to gainers and feedists; he’s championing visibility and connection for the broader plus-size and queer communities. Through his own gaining journey, he models vulnerability and self-acceptance, encouraging others to explore their identities without shame or fear.
Professionally, James brings a diverse background across multiple industries, which he draws on to enrich his storytelling and perspective. His personal mission, deeply influenced by his relationship with faith, gender identity, and self-love, fuels his work as a community steward and public voice. With a sharp wit and a grounded sense of empathy, James weaves complex themes into accessible, enlightening dialogue.
More than a podcast host, James is a community builder, educator, and advocate. Through Thicc Radio and beyond, he remains dedicated to sharing authentic stories, dismantling stigma, and nurturing a culture of representation and radical self-expression.
Suggested Interview Taglines
- Where Faith, Fatness, and Identity Meet: Honest Conversations About Living Fully.
- Advocate, Educator, and Storyteller: Demystifying Desire and Diversity.
- From Shame to Self-Love: Exploring the Emotional Heart of Body Liberation.
- The Voice Behind Thicc Radio: Building Bridges Between Communities and Conversations.
Suggested Podcast Topics
- Beyond Body Positivity: Building True Size Diversity in Queer Spaces: What inclusion really means in communities still shaped by beauty norms.
- Faith, Identity, and Fatness: Reconciling spirituality and self-acceptance in the face of stigma.
- Demystifying Feedism and Gainer Culture: Humanising kink and community through education and empathy.
- From Taboo to Talkable, Bringing Hidden Communities into the Light: How media representation changes perception.
- Intersectional Inclusion, and Why Representation Must Go Beyond the Surface: Navigating queerness, kink, and fatness in conversation.
- The Emotional Landscape of Body Transformation: Exploring vulnerability, connection, and mental health in gaining.
- Storytelling as Activism: Using podcasts, documentaries, and dialogue to challenge shame and stigma.
- Spirituality, Gender, and Self-Love: Reclaiming one’s body and beliefs in harmony.
Suggested Questions to Ask
1. What initially drew you to the gainer and feedist communities, and how has your understanding of them evolved?
2. You’ve spoken about size diversity and intersectional inclusion; what do those ideas look like in practice, both within and outside the community?
3. How did your experience participating in a feature-length documentary shape your perspective on visibility and representation?
4. Many people still misunderstand or sensationalise feedism. What are the biggest misconceptions you’d like to correct?
5. How does your relationship with faith intersect with your journey of self-acceptance and body identity?
6. You bring humour and empathy to serious topics on Thicc Radio. How do you strike that balance when addressing stigma or sensitive experiences?
7. In your view, what role do podcasts and social media play in educating people about alternative sexualities and body politics?
8. What emotional or psychological aspects of gaining do you think deserve more open discussion?
9. You often talk about inclusion and representation; what does genuine allyship look like to you in the plus-size and queer spaces?
10. Looking ahead, how would you like to see the conversation around kink, body image, and identity evolve in mainstream culture?
