Episodes
It's another chonky episode of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Jay and Rick try some new spots, including Sweet Basil Grill in Hanover Park and Swanson's Deli in LaGrange. They also talk about Fry the Coop's new nuggets, and what it would take for either of them to eat a cicada. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy...
Published 05/20/24
It's Episode 240 of the I'm Fat Podcast, and it's chock full of laughs. We won't spoil it here, but this might include the funniest moment in I'm Fat Podcast history. We also discuss B-Dubs' new Unlimited Boneless Wings promotion, the Chicago Twinkie from Green St Smoked Meats and much more. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik...
Published 05/13/24
It's Episode 239 of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Rick and Jay coincidentally try three new Mexican spots, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Later, the guys discuss the decreasing value of fast food and answer your Ask A Fat queries. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 05/06/24
Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized in this XXXL episode of the I'm Fat Podcast! Rick Camp shares his culinary adventures from Vegas and Cleveland, plus a new local Mexican find that will get your mouth watering. Meanwhile, Jay Zawaski satisfies his cravings right here in Chicagoland, with visits to 5 Rabinitos in Pilsen and Wooden Paddle in Lemont. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code...
Published 04/28/24
March Fatness has come to an end, and Shade will be entering the Onion Ring of Honor. Join Rick Camp and Jay Zawaski as they recap what was a memorable tournament. Rick recaps his trip to Springfield and Jay shares how he injured himself this week. Join us won't you? YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in...
Published 04/15/24
It's another big week on the I'm Fat Podcast. We reveal the Flabby Four contestants, sample Wendy's new Dreamsicle Frosty and confront our old friend Big Al, the traitor. FLABBY FOUR VOTE: https://bit.ly/MarchFatnessVoteFlabby4 YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 04/08/24
We're halfway through March Fatness and the Sweaty Sixteen is set! Rick and Jay recap the rounds of 64 and 32, then preview the Sweaty Sixteen. The fellas also recap their Easter food adventures, and share other tales of gluttony from their weeks. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 04/01/24
It's finally here! March Fatness 2024 is upon us, featuring brackets from Rick Camp, Jay Zawaski, Paul Ivnik from Nik & Ivy and Charlie the Bacon Guy. This year, you can participate like never before! Fill out your online bracket HERE for your chance to win bacon, beer and a t-shirt! YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and...
Published 03/24/24
We're days away from our March Fatness Selection Show at Nik and Ivy Brewing (1026 S State St in Lockfort). Join us LIVE on Saturday, March 23rd at 3pm. We can't wait to see you! In the meantime, Ep. 233 is pretty solid. Jay visits Superdawg, Voodoo Donuts and Pronto Italian Sandwiches while Rick checks out the Flyin' Hawaiian Food Truck and samples DQ's new Churro Dipped Cone. (It moved). YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠,...
Published 03/18/24
It's Episode 232 of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Jay and Rick share the first big details of 2024 March Madness. Rick visits Bibibop, and Jay asks if it's possible to predict the smell of a fart before it comes out. Really hi-brow stuff. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 03/11/24
It's Episode 231 of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Jay samples Popeye's Fish Sandwich, Rick tries a new Greek spot, and the fellas recap a wild week in Wonka-land. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/im-fat-podcast/support⁠ --- Send in a...
Published 03/04/24
It's Episode 230 of the I'm Fat Podcast! This week, Rick and Jay try a couple of new spots, including Napoli Per Tutti in Schaumburg and a Chicago institution, Margie's Candies. We also have EVEN MORE Culver's news! YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 02/26/24
Our Culver's Insider has come through with some MAJOR news for 2024. You won't want to miss this episode. The guys also discuss what it would take to end a meal, is farting at the urinal ok, and much more! YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 02/19/24
It's Episode 228 of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Jay and Rick share some great Italian meals they had. Rick visits Kopp's in Wisconsin while Jay is apparently "a king." YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/im-fat-podcast/support⁠ --- Send in...
Published 02/12/24
It's a Jay-heavy episode of the I'm Fat Podcast, for worse or worse. He recaps his trip to Walt Disney World, which happened to occur during EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts. We recap all of the Zawaskis' food adventures, and much more on this week's I'm Fat Podcast. Book a Disney Trip with Sarah!: [email protected] YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10%...
Published 02/05/24
It's a Double Stuf edition of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, the fellas discuss trips to Kuma's, High Five Ramen, and more. Jay reveals the unbelievably great deal that is Cookie Magic at Insomnia Cookies, while Rick visits Trader Joe's for the first time. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in...
Published 01/22/24
It's Episode 225 of the I'm Fat Podcast, and football coaches are in the news. First, Andy Reid thrived in the Kansas City cold, despite looking somewhat like a frozen walrus...then the retired Nick Saban is "memorialized" with stacks of Oatmeal Cream Pies. Rick shares Sam's recipe for Cannoli Dip, while Jay visits Taco Maya in Rosemont. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10%...
Published 01/15/24
It's Episode 224 of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, the fellas talk about Bojangles coming to Chicago. They also taste-test some European candies and talk about how to manage being out of breath. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 01/08/24
It's been a busy week for your favorite Fats, Rick Camp and Jay Zawaski. First, the fellas recap their very busy Christmases, then share several reviews from spots around Chicagoland, including Rosario's, Vito & Nicks, CHI-Shack, and more! YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 01/01/24
It's a very special Christmas episode of the I'm Fat Podcast. This week, Jay and Rick share their favorite holiday songs, movies, snacks, and all-time gifts. Rick visits an old favorite before saying goodbye to Lombard, and Jay asks a crop dusting question to "The Fats." YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in...
Published 12/24/23
It's Episode 221 of the I'm Fat Podcast, and Jay Zawaski is back! This week, the fellas discuss their food adventures from this week, including an insane item at the Zawaski Christmas Party. In the meantime, Rick has a chunky thief ruining his holiday treats. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in...
Published 12/18/23
It’s Episode 220 of the I’m Fat Podcast, with Rick’s girlfriend Sam covering for Jay one more time. Tons of topics this week, including: -Sam returns -Two Brothers Roundhouse -Christkindlmarket taste tests -CosMcs opens -Christmas cookies -Popcorn eating styles YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in...
Published 12/12/23
It’s a special I’m Fat Podcast! With Jay out this week, tending to family duties, Rick hosts with his girlfriend Sam and our pal Charlie the Bacon Guy! Don’t miss this one! YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/im-fat-podcast/support --- Send in a...
Published 12/05/23
It's Episode 218 of the I'm Fat Podcast, and Jay and Rick are pumped for Thanksgiving. We preview our first two (or ten) plates, then Rick tells us about Frato's Thanksgiving Pizza. We also reveal the name of our fat squirrel mascot and share some of our food adventures of the week. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy...
Published 11/20/23
It's Episode 217 of the I'm Fat Podcast! This week, Jay and Rick discuss their weekly food adventures. Jay has a weird experience at Jersey Mike's and tries Taco Bell's breakfast tacos, while Rick samples Twix Cookie Dough and has a fat new friend. YOUTUBE: ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠ MERCH: ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠ SPONSORS: ⁠Charlie the Bacon Guy⁠, ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders), ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in Lockport SUPPORT:...
Published 11/13/23