Big Things with Zach Miko
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 156 ratingsModel and host, Zach Miko talks with positive, inspirational guests who are not just doing "Big Things" in their careers, but in their industry, community, and world making them all a better place. Talking to everyone from Models to Muppets, Zach's positive, uplifting, and funny banter with guests will leave you feeling included, accepted, and inspired.
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Episodes
Giant Things: Forensic Psychology and Related Fun
August 12, 2019 14:13 - 1 hour - 147 MBEvery 6 weeks Big things becomes Giant Things with Paul Guyet and Zach MIko. This week they have their first guest, Forensic Psychologist, Cassie Grace. lets find out who had more psychopathic tendencies, Paul or Zach?
Nathan Spiteri
August 05, 2019 06:43 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis may be the most important episode Big Things has ever done. Actor, writer, advocate, and sexual abuse survivor, Nathan Spiteri shares his story. His abuse began when he was 8 years old, and he now dedicates his life to helping other survivors by being brutally open about his own experiences. The subject matter in this episode is very sensitive.
Katharine Scarborough
July 29, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBAfter getting her MFA at The New School, Katharine Scarborough new first hand that there was an extreme lack of quality roles for plus sized people. That's why her new show Big Girl, is changing that. Zach and Katharine sit down to talk about Big Girl, acting education, casting, and creating the role model you wish you had.
Hey, Man
July 22, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week, Zach sits down with therapist, Avi Klein, and novelist, Sam Graham-Felsen, as a guest on Hey, Man, an advice podcast for men. Zach, Avi, and Sam talk about finding your peace, jealousy, self-esteem. Zach's advice column, Big Questions, and much more.
Julie Henderson
July 15, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 129 MBJulie Henderson is an undeniable force. From competing in the Final Four with Notre Dame, while simultaneously enrolled in ROTC with dreams of being a fighter pilot, to top model, advocate, and entrepreneur. Zach and Julie talk about life, modeling, the evolution of the industry, a life in sports, and Julies upcoming "Mama Don't Know".
Jon Kielty of Big aLICe Brewing Company
July 08, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 129 MBFrom old men to hipsters, everybody loves beer. With the craft beer boom of the last 10 years, There are more breweries in the US than ever before. This week Zach sits down with Jon Kielty, the head brewer of Big aLICe Brewing Company in Long Island City, Queens NY, to talk about craft beer, brewing, the history of beer, the beers that changed our lives, and a live tasting of four Big aLICe beers.
Big Questions
June 24, 2019 04:01 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week Zach gives you a preview of his advice column on Chubstr.com, Big Questions with Zach Miko
Kate Forsatz
June 17, 2019 12:03 - 1 hour - 112 MBKate Forsatz is the Jersey girl who turned actress and film maker whose debut feature film, Thre3Bound, the romantic comedy about what happens when you meet the right one at the wrong time, is premiering June 21st at the Soho International Film Festival. Zach and Kate sit down to talk life, acting techniques, New Jersey, film making, and all things Thre3bound.
Giant Things: GOT, Marvel, Nerd Life, and all the Spoilers
June 10, 2019 04:01 - 2 hours - 151 MBOnce every 6 weeks or so Big Things becomes Giant Things with Paul Guyet and Zach Miko. This week now that Paul is finally done with GOT, they talk all spoilers, fan theories, Marvel, Jar Jar Binks, and every nerd theory ever.
Julie Murphy
June 02, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 147 MB"Beautiful, he says. Fat, I think. But can't I be both at the same time?". With her NY Times #1 Best Seller, Dumplin', Julie Murphy says everything that every person of size grew up thinking. Life has been even crazier for Murphy ever since Dumplin' became a smash Netflix success. Zach and Julie sit down to talk life, Dumplin" Dolly Parton, personal insecurities, high school, writing, Bridgeport CT, and about how they were born in the same hospital.
I'm Gunna Be A Dad Special with Andrew Lynagh
May 27, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBWell it's out, I'm having a baby! Coming this November we are welcoming baby girl Miko. And I have no idea what I'm doing. Luckily I have an amazing friend , Andrew Lynagh, who has two amazing girls, and he is going to teach me what to expect, how to raise a newborn, growing up in NYC, and what color poop should be.
Gregory Littley
May 20, 2019 12:08 - 1 hour - 134 MBGregory Littley is a Content Creator working with everyone from Selena Gomez and Lennox Lewis. There's a lot of mysticism around the terms Content Creator, Influencer, and Social Media Guru. Whatever you call it , it's the most direct form of marketing that brands and individuals can use today. Zach and Gregory break down what a content creator does and talk about , social media stars, beauty and lifestyle, the gig economy, the view, and much much more.
Taylor Coriell
May 13, 2019 04:55 - 40 minutes - 138 MBA figure skater from Kentucky moves to NYC... sounds like the beginning of an old man joke, but this one ends with Taylor Coriell touring the country acting, becoming a film maker/producer, and starring as Pam in "The Office! A Musical Parody". Zach and Taylor sit down to talk life, women in film and tv, the need for representation in the media, The Office, and You're The Pest.
Georgina Burke
May 06, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBFrom competing in Dressage in the countryside outside of Brisbane, Australia, Georgina Burke is now one of NYC's top models. Zach and Geo sit down to talk about life, horses, modeling, weight, social media, and her upcoming size inclusive clothing line, Burke NYC.
Edward Miskie
April 29, 2019 04:08 - 1 hour - 136 MBImagine leaving your small town in and moving to NYC to pursue your dreams. Imagine succeeding at your dreams and starring in musicals all over the country. Now imagine you were diagnosed with cancer at the peak of it all. That's what happened to actor and author of "Cancer, Musical Theater, and Other Chronic Illnesses". Zach and Edward sit down to talk about his career, cancer, treatment, remission, musicals, body image and his new show "Baritoned"
Bruce Sturgell / Chubstr
April 22, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 122 MBBruce Sturgell founded the big and tall style site, Chubstr, in 2011. Since then Chubstr has become the go to place for people of size. Everything from Style tips, Big entertainment, lifestyle, activism, food and drink and shopping. Zach and his ole buddy Bruce sit down for the second time to talk about how far this industry has come, whats new on the horizon, and tease Zach's new advice column on Chubstr.
Giant Things: Traveling Big, Being Big on TV, and Star Wars
April 16, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 146 MBOnce every Month and a half Big Things becomes Giant Things with double the hosts! Zach Miko and Paul Guyet talk about being a Giant in today's world. Today they discuss traveling big, being big actors, and they analyze the new Star Wars trailer.
Alex Frankel
April 08, 2019 10:15 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis weeks newest Big Up n' Comer is Alex Frankel. Hailing from the Bay Area in California, this Opera singer came to NYC to shake music halls with his powerful voice and somehow along the way became a brawn model. Zach and Alex sit down to talk body positivity, diversity in body shapes in the brawn industry, growing up as a big person and much much more.
Ana Laura AKA Viva La Curvy
April 01, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 111 MBMost people know her by her Instagram moniker Viva La Curvy, Ana Laura is a name everyone in the BoPo community should know. This native new yorker went from Columbia Grad to Mac model. Zach and Ana sit down to talk modeling, growing up big, owning your body, and all these fellas "coming out of the chubby closet".
James DeSantis
March 25, 2019 05:13 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week's big beautiful guest of a man is the host of Backyard Envy on Bravo, James DeSantis. James is one third of backyard oasis designers, Manscapers NY. Zach and James sit down to talk TV, Instagram, new found fame, growing up bigger, and uncovering the big guy insecurities from both their childhoods.
Clementine Desseaux
March 18, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 112 MBYou cannot be part of the body positivity movement without knowing Clementine Desseaux. Hailing from France she moved to the US to take the plus modeling world by storm. But she wanted to do more than model, she wanted to help other women love themselves and each other and founded All Womxn Project. Zach and Clem sit down to talk life, fashion, disordered eating, growing up in France, and faking it til you make it.
Jonna Capone
March 11, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBWhat's it like to be told you're too big at one casting, and then too small at the next? What about having your entire existence be fetishized by online creeps?For many performers of size it is an all too familiar story. Jonna Capone AKA Curvy Capone is the actress and model who lives the hell out of this world. Zach and Jonna sit down to talk about modeling, casting, size diversity, the glories of NYC and their Massachusetts connection.
Matt Wirken
March 04, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Big Up'n Comers series, in which Zach talks with up and coming big and tall models, continues with professional rugby player and the newest IMG Brawn model, Matt Wirken. Zach and Matt talk about his journey in pro rugby and his rise as a new model. 2 big models talking shop with plenty of tips and tricks.
Giant Things: Fyre, Burgers, Amazon, and the Apocalypse
February 25, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 153 MBOnce every 6 weeks Big Things is transformed into Giant Things with Paul Guyet and Zach Miko. two giant men talking about whatever comes into their giant brains. Today is ranged from Fyre Fest, Amazon leaving NYC, the best regional burger, and how and when the world will end.
Big Valentine's Day Q and A
February 18, 2019 05:01 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBWhat's dating like as a bigger person? What should you look for in a partner? How can I date with bad self-esteem? Zach answers these and many other questions with this special valentines day mailbag with questions YOU have submitted!
Crossover Episode with Rosé All Day Anyways
February 11, 2019 06:15 - 1 hour - 120 MBRosé All Day Anyways is a feminist p0dcast starring Erika Atkins and Katie Rainey. This week we listen to Zach and the hosts of RADA talk about body positivity for men and women and the effects of poor body image and toxic masculinity on our culture. They will also be drinking Rosé the whole time.
Tim Girrbach
February 04, 2019 05:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBHe goes by many names, MC Squirm, Manheim Tuttlingen, Tim Girrbach, whatever you call him the man is hilarious. Zach sits down with Tim to talk about his off broadway show, Birthday Sax, his life as a comedy rap star in Squirm and Germ, and why he never wants to hike the Appalachian Trail.
Big Up n' Comers: Eric Anderson
January 28, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBFirst in the new "Big Up n' Comers" segment, in which Zach sits down with up n coming models. Zach talks with model Eric Anderson to talk about the start of his modeling career, first couple clients, and advice for all models on how to advance their careers.
Katya Zharkova
January 21, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBPlus size fashion isn't just an american industry. Inclusive fashion and body positivity are world wide. Katya Zharkova, born in the former Soviet Union began modeling at the age of 14. After years of modeling and television hosting, Katya moved to America and exploded with her real body editorial in Plus Model Magazine. Zach and Katya sit down and talk fashion, motherhood, and even US/Russia relations
Jillian Mercado
January 14, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 107 MBSeason 2 Premiere. After 50+ episodes in Season 1, Big Things with Zach Miko kicks off with model, creative, activist Jillian Mercado. Zach and fellow IMG model Jillian talk about fashion, diversity, and life as a model with a disability, fighting the stigma and lack of representation in fashion, entertainment, and media.
Episode 50- Giant Season One Wrap Up and Spoilers
January 07, 2019 05:08 - 1 hour - 122 MBIt's been an amazing first year for Big Things and after 50 full episodes (plus some bonus eps.) Zach Miko and his every month and a halfly co-host and fellow giant, Paul Guyet, talk about the last season, spoil old classic television shows, and talk about what's to come in Season 2.
Episode 49- Happy New Years from Big Things
December 31, 2018 05:01 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBHappy New Years from us here at big things, we look back on the year with some of our favorite clips of 2018 and talk about our resolutions.
Giant Things Corrupted Audio Holiday Special
December 24, 2018 20:12 - 2 hours - 146 MBEvery now and then the gods and goddesses of the audio world hate us. This weeks episode is one of those times. Paul and Zach bring you their Giant Things Holiday special, but sadly the audio is a little skippy. We love you, we are sorry, but if you do power through we answer holiday questions and Zach gives a full dramatic reenactment of the holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life. We Love you, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Episode 47- Karen Bray
December 17, 2018 05:26 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWriter, business woman, entrepreneur, comedian, Owner/Founder of Red Bird Vintage Box, best friend, choose a title! Karen Bray is an incredible woman and the better half of Zach's comedy band The Dreamstalks. listen to two best buds sit and talk old shows, vintage fashion business, comedy, and why on earth she would ever move to Florida.
Episode 46- Big Things / In Yo Mouth
December 10, 2018 05:28 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIN YO MOUTH is your go-to podcast with a large side of RAUNCH sauce. Frisky food blogger Michael Munoz and adventurous southern eater Marie Cecile Anderson cross over this week with Zach and Big Things to bring Big Things IN YO MOUTH
Episode 45- Miguel Perdomo
December 03, 2018 04:21 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIt’s hard to know anything about the big and tall world without knowing who Miguel Perdomo is. Whether it’s for Target, Khol’s, JCPenny, Van Huessen or Sean John, if it sells big and tall, he’s there. Zach and Miguel sit down and talk about fashion, modeling, life, being your own boss, and much much more!
Episode 44- Jenn Wehrung
November 26, 2018 05:56 - 1 hour - 128 MBWhether it’s the BBC, NY Comedy Festival, Cinderblock Festival or hosting Laugh IT Up Astoria (1st Thursday’s of the month at QED.) Jenn Wehrung is an NYC stand up powerhouse. Zach and Jenn sit down to talk about life, politics, cults, and rescue dogs.
Episode 43- Abigail Hawk
November 19, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 117 MBAfter 9 seasons of playing Detective Abigail Baker on Blue Bloods, with her charm, beauty, humor, and not to mention unbelievable skill, Abigail Hawk has made herself a household name. Zach sits down with Abbie to talk life, acting, youth theater, motherhood, and most importantly, Tom Selleck's mustache routine.
Episode 42- Madeline Jones
November 12, 2018 05:19 - 1 hour - 116 MBPlus Model Magazine was launched in 2006 to reclaim and celebrate the body confidence movement and highlight the at the time little celebrated models who inspired us. Zach sat down with Founder, Owner, and Editor-in-chief, Madeline Jones to talk about her rise to plus size stardom, body positivity, the fashion industry, and the demands we must make of the fashion world going forward.
Episode 41- Election Day Special with Lindsey Ashlen
November 05, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis is the most important Midterm Elections in our countries history. We here at Big Things urge you with everything we have to get to the polls on November 6th. This week Zach sits down with local political activist Lindsey Ashlen to urge you to vote and give the Big Things endorsement to local and state NY candidates as well as touching on state races across the country. Trigger warning, A lot of cathartic Liberal ranting.
Episode 40- A Giant Things Halloween
October 29, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 134 MBA Happy Halloween from Zach and Paul. now listen to them talk about local legends, and spoil every horror movie for you in this Giant Things Halloween special.
Episode 39- Sponsored with Bella Bombshell and Meara Rose
October 22, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 129 MBWhat's it like to take pictures and get dick pics for a living? Zach sits down with the ladies of Sponsored Podcast, Meara Rose and Bella Bombshell (aka Stephanie Mallick) to discuss life, instagram, modeling, and so so much more.
Episode 38- Rob Robinson
October 15, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBModel, Influencer, Bustelo Papi, one thing is for sure, Rob Robinson is @BuiltUpRealNice. Zach sits down this week with fellow Brawn model in Atlanta GA, to talk about life, body positivity, and his rise to become one of the most prolific big dudes in the game.
Episode 37- Chelsea Deakin
October 08, 2018 04:21 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBChelsea Deakin is the head of social media for KingSize Direct and creator of lifestyle blog Proverbial Hearts. Chelsea and Zach sit down to talk about big and tall fashion, social media, life, and all that jazz.
Episode 36- Nemar Parchment
October 01, 2018 04:05 - 1 hour - 123 MBNemar Parchment is the first Brawn model signed by IMG London and is taking the big and tall modeling world by storm. Zach and his fellow Brawn model Nemar sit down to talk about life, fashion, politics, culture, and much much more.
Episode 35- Giant Things 4
September 24, 2018 04:18 - 2 hours - 138 MBEvery month and a halfly-ish, Big Things with Zach Miko becomes Giant Things with Zach Miko and Paul Guyet. listen to us commiserate about being giants, talk about Paul's brush with paralysis, hermits, video games, and super heroes, politics, and whatever else pops up!
Episode 34- Matthew Johnson Harris
September 17, 2018 04:07 - 1 hour - 153 MBYou are beautiful. You are powerful. You are stronger than you think. This is the mantra of fitness expert, Matthew Johnson Harris, in every class he teaches.in the last few years Matthew has exploded onto the fitness scene. Zach and Matthew talk about life, body positivity, determination, drive, and everyone wanting to be seen. Take class with him right now by downloading the "HIIT Workouts" app by Daily Burn.
Episode 33- Ady Del Valle
September 10, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBThere was no clear road to self acceptance, modeling, and becoming an influencer for Ady so he forged his own path. A rising star in the men's body positive world, Ady Del Valle is a role model for many as one of the largest proffesional plus male models in the industry. Zach and Ady talk about life, modeling, body positivity and the importance of being a role model.
Episode 32- AMA with Zach Miko
September 03, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 85 MBYour lovely host Zach Miko does an Ask Me Anything from your social media questions! Especially your most asked question, "How do I become a plus size model?"
Episode 31- Bruce Sturgell
August 27, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBBruce Sturgell is the founder and man behind the premier big men's life and style website Chubstr.com. For the past 8 years Burce and Chubstr have been at the forefront of all things Big, Brawn, and awesome, including writing the first ever interview with someone you all may know. Zach and Bruce sit down to talk about life, the big and tall industry, style, and much much more.