This episode of Friend of Marilyn features blog posts about New Year resolutions about weight loss. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Candye Kane as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Medical Sociologist Patti Thomas and Georgia USA's Childhood Obesity campaign. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Adele as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Fat Liberation Movement's response to the Strong for Life campaign in Georgia, USA, and a chat with Marilyn Wann, weight diversity speaker and author of FAT!SO? website, zine and book. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Aretha Franklin as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Fat Rights and Health at Every Size Specialist Golda Poretsky and Everyday Feminism author Lesley Kinzel, and spotlights Massey University's Fat Studies Reflective Intersections conference. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Gossip as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features author of Health at Every Size, Lindo Bacon and Fat in the Ivy blogger Jennifer Levier. [At time of recording, Lindo used the name Linda.] The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Kate Campbell as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé's initial reaction following the broadcast of an episode of New Zealand current affairs television show 20/20 which features her, social media activity from Substantia Jones and Marilyn Wann and a discussion with Julianne Wotasik, Vice president of National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) Los Angeles and spotlights "My fat beautiful body" by Jennifer Levier. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Abby Burke as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé's full reaction following the broadcast of an episode of New Zealand current affairs television show 20/20, a discussion with Brian Stuart (of blog Red No.3) about Disney fat shaming. This week's spotlight features the blog The Lady Garden about not panicking because you already know you're fat. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by The Blues Brothers as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a discussion with performance artist Kimberley Dark, and spotlights The Fat Nutritionist blog. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Mary Chapin Carpenter as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features an interview with Michelle Allison from The Fat Nutritionist and spotlights a blog called 'What Sorts of People by Kristin Rodier on obesity and naturalness. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Adele as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features reflections on a Woman's Day magazine article about Cat Pausé's fat activism, a discussion with Kristin Rodier on naturalness and obesity, and spotlights a blog from Dances with Fat by Ragan Chastain. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by The Mamas and the Papas as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a discussion on Cat Pausé’s article "Big belly laughs : why it's ok to laugh at fat people" Published for The Conversation platform, a chat with Jessica Kane about Fatshion - Fashion and body positivity for larger people, and spotlights a blog by Adipose Activist on the Health Conundrum. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Gossip as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé’s piece for The Conversation platform: "Moving beyond weight : why the focus on size is bad for our health", a discussion with Dr Robyn Longhurst of Waikato University on Fat studies in geography, and a spotlights a tumblr blog on being fat and romantic interested in others. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by B. B. King as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé’s reflections on the epistemology of fatness, a discussion with Julie Rochefort a registered dietician who practices with a 'Health at Every Size' perspective, and spotlights Brian Stuart of blog Red No.3 about 'Mush'. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Alanah Bridgewater as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a chat with Ema Tavola from the South Pacific Art Summit: True South fatshion show and spotlights a blog on the Fat Brat Tumblr on Being fat and getting what you want. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by The Donnas as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé’s review of the True South Fatshion show, a discussion with Lauren Gurrieri about the Fat Library Project : images of positive fat representation, and spotlights a piece by Kath Read, published online on Hoopla called 'You don't know me'. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Root Boy Slim as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features discussion on a Wellington conference titled Fat Studies: Reflective Intersections, a discussion with Heather from 'Fat Girls Posing' about modelling as a fat person and spotlights a piece by Ragen Chastain on Fat patients and their doctors, published on Dances with Fat. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by MarchForth Marching Band as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé’s reflections on HBO fearmongering documentary 'Weight of the Nation', a chat with Jen Levier on Reproductive health technologies for fat people, and spotlights a review by Dr Lindo Bacon of 'Weight of the Nation' on online platform Huffington Post. [Lindo Bacon used the name Linda at time of recording] The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Howlin' Wolf as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a chat with Marilyn Wann on fat representation in today's world and spotlights a piece on the perils of propaganda by Caroline Voss. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Romeo Void as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features information on the U.K. Parliamentary Report: Reflections on body image, a chat with Substantia Jones of the Adipositivity project, and spotlights a blog piece from Shakesville about big fat love. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Savannah Churchill as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé’s three favourite responses to HBO documentary 'Weight of the Nation': 'Being mean to fat people' by Lindy West published online on Jezebel, 'Fear mongering for the nation' by Fat Body Politics, and Stereo management skills for HBO viewers by Deb Burgard. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Gossip as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé’s reflections on the one-year anniversary of the Friend of Marilyn blog, a chat with Kay Hyatt, Charlotte Cooper about 'Fattylympics 2012' in London, and spotlights a piece by Brian Stuart on Red No.3 about fat isolation. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites. This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Missy Elliott as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features Cat Pausé's experience filming an episode of New Zealand current affairs programme 20/20 (which aired on 16 February 2012) and features a discussion with 20/20 reporter Hannah Okelford. The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, and a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies. Later episodes closed with a showcase of music from a fat artist. Friends of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band. Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features three young people from the Karen community, Sar, Muhammed and May, who came here from Thailand several years ago. They talk about some challenges they faced at school and what their goals are now school is coming to an end.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Ahmed Obaid. He talks about his experiences of starting a new life in the city as a child and as an adult, and how he coped when the pandemic threw him a curve ball.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Ali Muhammad from Afghanistan. Ali completed a Bachelors degree in Applied Science (Exercise and Wellness) at UCOL. He's a successful football and cricket referee and also volunteers on the Manawatū Multicultural Council board and in the community. Ali talks about the hardships of his early life, as well as his feelings about the extremely difficult situation currently in his home country.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Kanchana Seneviratne. Kanchana is the friendly face greeting visitors at Hancock Community House. She is a linguist, teacher, and lived for many years in Italy.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features fellow City Councillor Renee Dingwall. Born in Samoa, Renee initially came to Palmerston North for her husband's job.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Frank Boulton. Frank is a life-long human rights activist and talented linguist.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Imtiyaz. Originally from India, he came to Palmerston North via Fiji and Wellington many years ago. He talks about his journey finding paid work, his volunteer work and his involvement in helping his community after the Christchurch attacks on March 15.

Palmerston North City Councillor Lorna Johnson hosts "Making Palmy Home", a Manawatū People's Radio series interviewing migrants about their journeys to Palmerston North. This episode features Maria Loureiro. Maria is originally from Brazil. She came to Palmerston North to do postgrad veterinary studies and loved it so much she stayed. This episode of Making Palmy Home is the forst recorded after the first Covid-19 National Lockdown.