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What happens when men — cisgender and gender non-conforming — finally get honest about their bodies? This week, Jon and Joho sit down with Ronald Young Jr. to unpack body image, masculinity, and what healing really looks like in a cultural moment that feels like a 90s throwback. From childhood messaging to inner voice work, this conversation goes deep on body neutrality, self-acceptance, and the labor of unlearning toxic narratives. If you've ever been in a complicated relationship with your own skin, this episode is for you. We want to hear from you! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com . Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube ! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Threads | Tik-Tok | Facebook Follow DoctorJonPaul: BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Ron: Instagram | Podcast | Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In New York Times bestselling author Lindy West’s ambitious memoir, she brings readers along on an uproarious cross-country road trip as she unpacks her last few tumultuous years, rediscovers herself, and reinvents her marriage in the process. Through Shrill—the book and then the Hulu series—Lindy West became an inspiration. To this day she is stopped on the street and hailed as a beacon of empowerment by women who felt badly for not conforming to a narrow set of societal norms—thin, straight, compliant. But behind the scenes, Lindy never felt like she was the self-actualized woman fans made her out to be. When she found herself in the throes of a deep depression, with her marriage and sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she knew she needed to make a change. In Adult Braces , Lindy shares the story of her rock bottom, and of the journey she took to claw her way out of it. With her trademark candor and sense of humor, she examines her post-Shrill emotional implosion, her shifting feelings about traditional marriage, and her search for her long-lost self. She also tracks the highs and lows of her journey, from eye-opening natural wonders and kitschy roadside attractions to lackluster tourist traps and campground epiphanies. The result is an engaging and laugh-out-loud narrative of becoming as Lindy transforms from a passenger into the active navigator of her own life. Lindy West is the author of three books: the New York Times bestselling memoir Shrill as well as the essay collections The Witches Are Coming and Shit, Actually. Lindy is a former contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and her work has appeared in This American Life, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vulture, Jezebel, and others. She is the co-host of the comedy podcast Text Me Back and the author of the e-mail newsletter Butt News. Lindy was a writer and executive producer on Shrill, the Hulu comedy adapted from her memoir, and she co-wrote and produced the independent feature film Thin Skin. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula in rural Washington state. West is in conversation with Ronald Young Jr. , an audio producer, storyteller and host based in Alexandria, VA. He created and produces the podcast Weight For It , A narrative show about navigating the world as a fat person. An official Tribeca Selection in 2023 Weight For It has received accolades from Vulture , Vogue , and The New York Times . Weight For It was also awarded a historic three Podcast Academy Awards in 2024 including Best Society and Culture Podcast, Best Indie Podcast and Best Indie Podcast Host, and another in 2025 for Best Podcast Host. His newest project Heartbreaker is a live storytelling show in which he tells the story of his journey to finding love. It premieres in Washington DC at the Miracle Theater on February 21st 2026. PURCHASE: https://politics-prose.com/book/9780306831836?ic_referral=-4V2yAV8j8xIeCII9jlDkoXcEkg-B_pmKCbHrV4rjGYwMymEnpIzLU6tDpYIVDIEkfExwbrFnk-56zI35ZvvFuDpuFwrEANrRjHgEVdcJsf5vKCp9_gRkpxnTaUh9NzKDypttCs

Text the Unruly Hotline Here This week, the show features a long conversation between Chenjerai and his good friend Ronald Young Jr. Ronald is the creator and host of Weight For It , an award-winning narrative podcast that explores the ways we think about our bodies. They talk about the latest season of the show, which gets deep into questions of identity, safety, and what health even means. And they also have a long discussion about how people argue - the consequences of debate as sport, how to build better arguments, and maybe how to come out the other side of these situations feeling okay. Also, Chenjerai gives an update on the Contract Faculty negotiations at NYU, attends a special screening of an episode of Ms. Rachel’s show (and meets the legend herself!), and NPR’s Gene Demby enthusiastically shares an ice cream recipe. We make Unruly Subjects 100% independently - support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/UnrulySubjects Follow Chenjerai on Instagram @chenjerai and Bluesky @chenjerai.bsky.social and follow Unruly Subjects @unrulysubjectspod . Get in touch unrulysubjects@gmail.com . Buy Engineered Conflict at Haymarketbooks.com . Listen to Prox y created & hosted by our friend Yowei Shaw. Additional Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Grizzly Beatz Unruly Subjects is created in partnership with Rowhome Productions Further reading & sources from this episode Listen to Weight For It https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/weight-for-it Follow Ms. Rachel https://www.instagram.com/msrachelforlittles/ Learn from Ms. Rachel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dDpryw3z5w NYU Professors Vote ‘Yes’, authorizing strike action https://www.amny.com/education/nyu-professors-vote-strike-02232026/ Contract Faculty Set Strike Deadline for March 23rd https://nyunews.com/2026/02/28/contract-faculty-set-strike-deadline-for-march-23/ Iran After Khamenei https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/iran-after-khamenei/ Support the show

We’re revisiting one of our most personal labs. In this episode, we sit down with Ronald Young Jr., host of Wait For It, to unpack the complicated relationship many of us have with our bodies — and the ways we postpone our lives while we’re “waiting.” Waiting to lose weight. Waiting to look different. Waiting to feel worthy. We talk about how weight gets moralized, and how identity layers influence body image in ways we don’t always name. And most importantly: what it means to stop waiting. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll start living when…,” this one’s for you. Dope Labs is where science meets pop culture. Because science is in everything and it’s for everybody. Stay up to date with us on Instagram at @ DopeLabsPodcast and at DopeLabsPodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**If you want to see the video of this episode, it's currently free and ad-free on youtube!!!** We’re covering A Christmas Melody and we’re joined by the one and only Ronald Young Jr! Ronald is a writer, critic, and culture obsessive you may know from Leaving the Theater , NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour , and Weight for It! 🎄 A Christmas Melody info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4917236/ https://ronaldyoungjr.com Follow Ron on Insta! @ohitsbigron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan gets into it with the host of the Award Winning podcast Weight for It, Ronald Young Jr.. They talk about why seeing people you haven't seen in a long time is the worst, debate the "we did this to ourselves" narrative, re-evaluate the comedy genius of Eddie Murphy, and Alan questions whether or not a little shame is really that bad. A new season of Ronald Young Jr.'s award winning podcast Weight For It is coming later this year. We want to keep making the show for you, but we can't do it without your help. Please consider joining Tubby 3XL at https://tubby3xl.supportingcast.fm/ . Not only will you help ensure we can start working on a second season, but you'll get all episodes ad-free, exclusive special episodes, rants, and musings, access to the new Tubby subscribers forum and community, and the 1st 200 subscribers will get exclusive access to Alan's unreleased show "I'm Alan, and I'm Obese". We want to hear from you. Share your story, your thoughts on tubbiness, or let us know what you thought about this episode. Send us an email at tubby@leftofdialmedia.com or leave us a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/Tubby . Tubby is hosted by Alan Zweig ( @alan.robert.irwin ) and produced by Kevin Sexton ( @soundofsexton ). Our Executive Producer is Alan Black ( @alanpaulblack ). Our podcast artwork was illustrated by Brett Lamb ( brettlamb.com ). Original Scoring by Michael Zweig ( @zweig_michael ). Our theme song is “The Fat Man”, Performed by Fats Domino, Written by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, Courtesy of Capitol Records, LLC under license from Universal Music Canada Inc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Date Doctors Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ronald Young Jr. discuss Hitch (2005)! Vote for We the Unhoused at the Signal Awards at https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/activism-public-service-social-impact Follow Ronald on Instagram, Threads, and Letterboxd at @ohitsbigron and check out his podcasts Weight For It and Leaving the Theater! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this month's guest tipper interview, we sit down with audio producer and storyteller Ronald Young Jr., host of "Weight For It" and "Leaving the Theater." Ronald opens up about navigating life's crossroads at 41, sharing his thoughtful approach to self-reflection through a series of powerful questions he's currently exploring. From his journey from IT consultant to acclaimed podcast producer, to his candid discussion about finding direction in life, Ronald brings both vulnerability and wisdom to this conversation. Join us for an inspiring discussion about personal growth, career transitions, and making sense of life's various chapters. Ronald Young Jr. is an audio producer, host, and storyteller, based in Alexandria, VA. He is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Weight For It. Ronald is also an avid pop-culture enthusiast, a regular contributor to NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, and the host of the television and film review podcast Leaving the Theater and the podcast Pop Culture Debate Club from Lemonada and BBC. He has hosted shows such as Pushkin’s Solvable, HBO Docs Club, from Pineapple Street Studios, and Slate’s Working podcast. He is passionate about social justice and equity and helped to tell historical and present accounts of black folks throughout American history with his work on Seizing Freedom from VPM, and Black History Year from Pushblack. Find more Ronald Young Jr. at @ohitsbigron on most social platforms. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WEDNESDAY! We have Ronald Young Jr (@ohitsbigron) back on the show!! He was on a couple months ago and I loved him. He is so insanely talented and funny. We have a great pop culture convo centered around The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Kardashians, Summer House, And Just Like That, our Moms and more! A little more about Ronald. He is the host of the amazing Weight For It and Pop Culture Debate Club! Ronald is a critically acclaimed host and an avid pop culture enthusiast with a library of knowledge and a hilarious personality. He has established himself as a leader in the audio space –– he was named a “Podcaster to Watch” by Vulture and his hit podcast, Weight For It was named in NYT’s “Best Podcasts of 2023.” Loved him. Think you will find this convo really special! ALSO, to watch the video of you can subscribe to our youtube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoBadItsGoodwithRyanBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !) Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:// NakedWines.com/SOBAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , click ‘Enter Voucher’ and put in my code SOBAD for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included. Plus, just released 2 new patreons this weekend! One is a Q & A and one on The Valley aftershow which is CRAZY! Really fun to recap! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/sobaditsgood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamtamps: :03-Show Notes/Love Island USA/Kylie Jenner 7:00-Ronald Young Jr This show and every show is dedicated to my beautiful mom Rebecca Ann Bailey-July 18th, 1948-August 25, 2023 -Go sign up for the patreon for over 350 episodes NOT on the main feed! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/sobaditsgood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, So Bad It's Good has merch now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sobaditsgoodmerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order yours TODAY! If you’re enjoying the insane amount of blood, sweat and literal tears of this pod consider telling a friend or rating us 5 stars on iTunes! Special shoutout to Maritza Lopez (Insta: @maritza.gif) for all of her insanely hard work creating these beautiful pieces of art on my instagram and patreon page!! Instagram: @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey, @ryanbailey25 Twitter:@ryanabailey25 TIKTOK @sobaditsgoodwithryanb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the '90s, Jenny Craig wasn't just selling frozen meals – she was selling the American dream, one tiny chocolate cheesecake at a time. But between shady advertising claims, the Fen-Phen crisis, and a jaw injury that silenced their spokeswoman, this weight loss queen discovered that even the most carefully counted calories couldn't save her empire from crumbling. Ronald Young Jr. (Weight for It) and Emmy Blotnick (The English Teacher, Bust Down) join Misha to shed some light on the many missteps of this dieting heavyweight. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to The Big Flop on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-big-flop/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ronald Young Jr. is building his career in audio the same way that he'd like to build a house: with care, intentionality, and a strong foundation. And with each project that he releases, he wants listeners to hear that he's making progress. This week, he joins Mo to discuss how he approaches his critically acclaimed podcasts like Weight For It, the importance of having friends who know you off mic, and the risks of replacing emotional nuance with drama. Ronald's on Instagram @ohitsbigron and ohitsbigron.com . Make sure to check out his podcasts Weight For It and Leaving the Theater ! Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is hosted and produced by Mo Fry Pasic . Our executive producers are Erica Getto, Myrriah Gossett, and Lauren Mandel. We're on Instagram and TikTok @worsethanyoushow, and you can follow Good Get on YouTube for exclusive video content. Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic is a Good Get and Disco Nap Co-Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vampires, the blues, Michael B. Jordan TWICE, we’re recapping this year’s best movie SINNERS!! Get goosebumps with us as the magnificent storyteller Ronald Young Jr. tells us everything we need to know about Ryan Coogler’s latest film 🌟 Movie & Guest Intro @ 11:30 Trivia @ 20:27 Recap starts @ 32:32 Trailer Follow the show: @TSDWpodcast on Twitter , TikTok , and Instagram . Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes and additional content! Rate Too Scary; Didn’t Watch 5 Stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Emily, Henley, and Sammy. Advertise on Too Scary; Didn't Watch via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

TUESDAY! We have a pop culture roundup, what to watch this week and an amazing discussion about prestige television including shows like Severance, The Pitt, The White Lotus, The Traitors with Ronald Young Jr. (INSTA: @ohitsbigron) He is the host of the amazing Weight For It and Pop Culture Debate Club! Ronald is a critically acclaimed host and an avid pop culture enthusiast with a library of knowledge and a hilarious personality. He has established himself as a leader in the audio space –– he was named a “Podcaster to Watch” by Vulture and his hit podcast, Weight For It was named in NYT’s “Best Podcasts of 2023.” Loved him. Think you will find this convo really special! Plus, I did three patreons: one about the making of the white lotus season 3, one all about the Justin Bieber/Selena Gomez/Hailey Bieber love triangle and the other about shooting commercial with Jax for The Valley https://www.patreon.com/sobaditsgood Also, go subscribe to our youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@SoBadItsGoodwithRyanBailey Sign up for our substack for free! https://sobaditsgoodryanbailey.substack.com Timestamtamps: :03-Show Notes/Pop Culture Roundup/What to Watch This Week 25:00-Ronald Young Jr This show and every show is dedicated to my beautiful mom Rebecca Ann Bailey-July 18th, 1948-August 25, 2023 -Go sign up for the patreon for over 350 episodes NOT on the main feed! https://www.patreon.com/sobaditsgood Also, So Bad It's Good has merch now! Go to www.sobaditsgoodmerch.com to order yours TODAY! If you’re enjoying the insane amount of blood, sweat and literal tears of this pod consider telling a friend or rating us 5 stars on iTunes! Special shoutout to Maritza Lopez (Insta: @maritza.gif) for all of her insanely hard work creating these beautiful pieces of art on my instagram and patreon page!! Instagram: @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey, @ryanbailey25 Twitter:@ryanabailey25 TIKTOK @sobaditsgoodwithryanb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send me a Text Message about the show! Ronald Young Jr, 4-time award winning podcast host and pop culture commentator, joins me to talk about his podcast "Weight For It'. Fresh off his 2025 Ambie Award as best podcat host, and in anticipation of season three coming out in the fall, Ronald sat down with me to talk about the series. Over the first two seasons, Ronald has shared about his journey with weight, his insights on body image/mental health, and how the media shapes our perceptions of self. He’s looked at a variety of topics ranging from fat liberation, the fashion industry, attraction, shame, grief, and even taken us with him on a visit to the doctor. Our conversation focuses on the art of podcasting, the difficulty when an interviewer becomes the interviewee, and how we can all be better sources of support to each other as we carry the weight of weight. Ronald Young Jr. is an award-winning podcast host, producer, and storyteller, best known for his critically acclaimed podcast Weight For It . The groundbreaking series, which delves into the complex ways we think about our bodies, was an official selection at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, winner of three awards at the 2024 Ambie Awards and listed as one of the “Best Podcasts of 2023” by The New York Times, Vogue, and Vulture. Nominated for this year’s top Ambie Award, Ronald also received the Independent Media Initiative Award in 2024. Season three of Weight For It is set to premiere in Fall 2025. An avid pop-culture enthusiast, Ronald blends knowledge and natural charm to host Pop Culture Debate Club from the BBC and Lemonada Media as well as Slate’s Working series, where he interviews influential creatives. He is also a frequent contributor to NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour and WAMU’s 1A and his work has been showcased on prominent programming such as Snap Judgement, Search Engine and The Drew Barrymore Show. As the Founder and Owner of ohitsBigRon studios , Ronald has created multiple acclaimed series, including Time Well Spent and the movie review podcast Leaving the Theater. Ronald is passionate about social justice and equity. His storytelling continues to shape conversations around body image, culture, and justice. As an Associate Producer on Seizing Freedom, he helped bring to life powerful untold narratives from Black history. Ronald is based in Alexandria, VA. Support the show Keep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westatpod/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@westatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westatpod/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westatpod/ Twitter: https://x.com/WeSTATpod Have a topic or want to stay in touch via e-mail on all upcoming news? https://www.westatpod.com/ Help monetarily support the podcast by subscribing to the show! This is an easy way to help keep the conversations going: https://www.buzzsprout.com/768062/supporters/new

Dive into a captivating montage compilation showcasing the brilliance of five outstanding Black media professionals, each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to the forefront. Join us as we highlight memorable moments from our podcast episodes featuring: Ronald Young Jr. : Prepare to be inspired by Ronald Young Jr.'s insightful commentary and compelling storytelling as he navigates the realms of media with finesse. Listen to the full episode here. Grouchy Greg Watkins : Get ready to delve into the world of hip-hop and media with Grouchy Greg Watkins, whose passion and knowledge shine through in every conversation. Listen to the full episode here. Stevan 'Vegas' Smith : Embark on a journey through the entertainment industry with Stevan 'Vegas' Smith, whose expertise and charisma make for a captivating listen. Listen to the full episode here. Lisa Durden : Brace yourself for thought-provoking discussions and unapologetic commentary with Lisa Durden as she fearlessly tackles issues within the media landscape. Listen to the full episode here. Maxx Myrick : Get ready to explore the depths of radio and music with Maxx Myrick, whose wealth of experience and passion for the industry are truly infectious. Listen to the full episode here. Don't miss out on this enriching compilation celebrating the voices and contributions of Black media professionals. Tune in now for a dose of inspiration and enlightenment. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show No

Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. But who’s right, and who’s just plain wrong? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Ronald Young Jr. that their opinion on TV, movies, music, and more is the only one that matters. And after carefully considering all the arguments, Ronald picks a winner. Will you agree with him? This week, we’re debating which political TV show is better: Veep or The West Wing? Two familiar voices square off this week, with former host Aminatou Sow returning to argue on behalf of Veep and previous guest Hrishikesh Hirway taking the side of The West Wing. This is not going to be an easy decision for host Ronald Young Jr. to make! Aminatou says that recent political headlines prove that Veep is a realistic portrayal of American politics, warts and all, while The West Wing is a liberal fantasy. Hrishi contends that The West Wing wasn’t meant to be realistic and was rather an incredibly entertaining TV show, and that Veep’s satire became too biting to be enjoyable. Which show will Ronald cast his vote for? If you want to hear more episodes, search for Pop Culture Debate Club wherever you get your podcasts or click the link in the show notes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Born to Love listeners! After welcoming Ronald Young Jr. for an episode about going to the movies, Ellie and Scott want to share their appearance on his podcast, Pop Culture Debate Club. Being a fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions, but who’s right, and who’s… less right? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two mega fans square off, ready to convince Ronald that their opinion on TV, movies, music, and more is irrefutable. And in this episode, Ellie and Scott are here to debate two iconic, Tom-Hanks-studded films: Apollo 13 and A League of Their Own. Which one will win? If you want to hear more episodes, you can find the rest of the show here , or search for Pop Culture Debate Club wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at borntolovefeedback@gmail.com. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium . And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever met someone as enthusiastic about seeing a movie in an actual theater as Ronald Young Jr.? The podcaster raves to Ellie and Scott about how some films are just made for the big screen, and they all agree that, many times, the communal experience transcends the movie itself. (How else could Ellie have witnessed what she witnessed while seeing The Hangover in theaters?) Catch Ronald as the host of Lemonada’s own Pop Culture Debate Club , as well on his weekly podcast Leaving the Theater , where he reviews movies right after the credits roll. Follow Ellie @elliekemper on Instagram and Scott @mescotteckert on Twitter, and get in touch at borntolovefeedback@gmail.com. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium . And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back and pettier than ever with season 6! We're joined by our Radiotopia colleague and host of Weight for It Ronald Young Jr. for a story about the ridiculous things we do when we fall in love with familiar strangers. Follow Ronald on all social media at @ohitsbigron ( Instagram , Twitter , Threads , TikTok ) One thing to clarify from episode 1 of season 6: CMV does not cause mono, herpes or chickenpox, but is in the same family of viruses that causes those illnesses. Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com . Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip , and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney ( @mckinneykelsey ) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin ( @alexlaughs ) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira ( @jaetowlevieira ) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel ( @AbigailSegel ) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Ronald Young Jr., a critically acclaimed audio producer, host, storyteller, and pop culture enthusiast. They discuss Ronald's journey in storytelling, his early experiences with audio production, and his passion for vulnerable and impactful storytelling. 🎙📚🎧 Episode Highlights: Ronald's earliest memories of storytelling in church and his love for movies and television. [00:02:09-00:02:23] 🕰️📖🎥 How Ronald's interest in audio storytelling developed through programs like Adventures in Odyssey and The Big Broadcast. [00:04:10-00:04:21] 📻🎙️ Ronald's journey in audio production, from working in radio to starting his own podcasts. [00:05:27-00:05:48] 🎤🎧🎙️ The importance of vulnerability and emotional growth in storytelling. [00:22:15-00:22:25] 💔💡 Ronald's experience with live storytelling shows and the power of effective storytelling mechanics. [00:25:10-00:25:20] 🎤🎭 The challenges and rewards of being an independent podcaster and the importance of staying true to your vision. [00:34:37-00:34:47] 🌟💼 Key Takeaways: Effective storytelling involves taking the audience on a journey of emotional growth and transformation. 🔄📈 The power of audio storytelling lies in immersing the listener and allowing them to make their own connections and interpretations. 🎧💭 It's important to stay true to your vision and not compromise your storytelling style for the sake of others' expectations. 🚀🎨 Check out Ronald Young Jr.'s podcasts, Leaving the Theater and Weight For It , for engaging and thought-provoking storytelling. Social Media: Website: ohitsbigron.com 🌐 Instagram: ohitsbigron 📸 Twitter: @OhitsBIGRON 🐦 LinkedIn: Ronald Young Jr. 👔 I hope you enjoyed this episode of The Truth in This Art . If you found value in our conversation and want to show your support, there are a couple of ways you can help us out. 🙌 🌟First, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this episode. Your feedback and reviews not only help us improve, but they also help others discover the podcast and join our community of arts, culture, and community enthusiasts. 🌟📝 Secondly, if you're able and willing, we have a Patreon page where you can support the show financially. Your contributions will go towards covering pr