You 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
What's it like to be told you're too big at one casting, and then too small at the next? What about having your very existence be fetishized online by 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
The 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
Once 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
What'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
Rosé 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
He 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
First 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
Plus 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
Season 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
It'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
Happy 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
Every 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
Writer, 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
IN 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
It’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
Whether 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
After 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
Plus 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
This 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.
