
American Glutton
Actor Ethan Suplee was an aspiring plus size model long before it became trendy and now sets out to examine our current obesity crisis. On American Glutton, he’ll talk to everyone from experts to the average Joe, exploring all the diets he has been on over the last two decades, taking us on his journey from obese to svelte and back again, examining what worked and what made him gain everything back plus 50 pounds. Sharing his ever-lasting search for the next quick fix, we’ll delve into the joys of suffering, relativism, dogged determination, and the proper way to braise a pork belly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
Steven Meiers Dominguez: Photographer, Director
Ethan welcomes director and photographer Steven Meiers Dominguez. Steven's eye for fashion and his bold, kinetic photographic style has seen him capturing exclusive events for stylish clients including The Museum of Contemporary Art, Fenty by Rihanna, Marc Jacobs, Adidas, Jeremy Scott, and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2023 • 55min
Leah Vernon: Plus-size Hijabi model, Award-Winning Author, Body-Positive activist
Leah V is an international plus-size Hijabi model, award-winning author, inclusive content creator, body-positive activist, and digital brand strategist. She’s been featured in hundreds of media outlets from The New York Times to Buzzfeed, and today joins Ethan to share her experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 5min
Will Friedle: Actor, Comedian, Writer
Will Friedle joins Ethan today to talk all things diet and health. Ethan has known Will for over 30 years and on this episode Will reveals the struggles he has faced over the years, that Ethan never knew he had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 28min
Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, Human Performance Scientist
Ethan welcomes Andy Galpin, a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. He is also a Co-founder of Absolute Rest, BioMolecular Athlete, and RAPID Health & Performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2023 • 60min
Casey Means: MD, Author
Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Dr. Means’s perspective has been recently featured in the New York Times, Men's Health, Forbes, Business Insider, Techcrunch, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Hill, Metabolism, Endocrine Today, and more. She has held research positions at the NIH, Stanford School of Medicine, and NYU.Head over to levels.link/AMERICANGLUTTON to join Levels with a special offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 30min
Steve Mowry: American MMA Fighter
Steve Mowry is an American MMA artist, who competes in the heavyweight division.Steve joins Ethan on this episode of American Glutton with questions on his diet and habits as he dials in his next phase of nutrition and training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 1min
Case Kenney: Writer, Podcaster, Recording Artist
Case Kenny is the Chicago-based writer, podcaster and recording artist behind The New Mindset Journal. Case refers to himself as a "dudebroguy" because as he says he isn't "any more enlightened than the average person," but what he does have is a "hunger and drive to become the best person" he can. Today Ethan welcomes Case to talk about mindset, and his passion for growth and introspection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 12min
Doug Bopst: Award-Winning Personal Trainer, Author and Speaker
Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and business owner. Today Ethan welcomes Doug to share his experience as a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his poor decisions. He chose to use that time locked in a small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 5min
Joanna Grover: Board-Certified Coach, Member of the International Coaching Federation and the Harvard Institute of Coaching
Joanna Grover is a Board-Certified coach and member of the International Coaching Federation and the Harvard Institute of Coaching. She is the first in the U.S. to offer Functional Imagery Training (FIT). With 15 years as a sought-after coach and cognitive therapist, Jo has worked with top leaders at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Olympic athletes, the KPMG organization, and C-Suite Executives for Citi and IBM. Today she shares her knowledge with Ethan in this episode of American Glutton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 8min
Dr. Shilpa Ravella: Gastroenterologist, Author
Shilpa Ravella is a gastroenterologist and author who treats a range of general gastrointestinal ailments and has unique experience in managing complex rare diseases, including intestinal failure and intestinal or multiple-organ transplantation. She is here to share her expertise with Ethan, in the field of nutrition and the interactions between lifestyle, the microbiome and the immune system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.