
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

Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
Melissa Kelley and Alayna Burke: Authors
Ethan is joined by authors Alayna Burke and Melissa Kelley for a conversation on eating disorders. In their book, "Full," Burke and Kelley weave their stories of illness and recovery through 12 topics that fed their eating disorders and share how they now manage those challenges to fully participate in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2023 • 1h
Reasonable and Sustainable with Jason and Lauren Pak
Ethan welcomes Jason and Lauren Pak, a personal training team that believe getting in shape doesn’t have to be intense and complicated. Jason and Lauren share that many people get consumed by trying to do every new crash diet, detox, and extreme workout, none of which are sustainable or enjoyable. They are interested in making fitness fit into someone's life, rather than have it take over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 4min
Heading into a Successful New Year with Ethan!
Ethan shares his advice and thoughts on starting the new year off right, and how to get the most out of your efforts to achieve your new goals. Shop Hero Bread now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 25min
Layne Norton: PhD Nutritional Sciences, Entrepreneur
Ethan is joined by returning guest, Layne Norton. Ethan talks with Layne about what to believe, what to avoid, and how to make sense of all the information there is, when it comes to diets. Listen in to hear all of this and more as we head into the new year. Shop Hero Bread now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 11min
Dr. Nadolsky: Obesity and Lipid Specialist Physician
Is it better to lose weight fast or to take a more gradient approach? How do you handle seasonal weight gain? What about New Years Resolutions and how does mindset affect those? Join Ethan as he talks with one of his favorite guests, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, to hear about this and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 13min
Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., New York Times best-selling author.
Ethan is joined by Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., who is a globally-renowned expert, clinician, and educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. Chris and Ethan dive deep into how to get the best nutrients out of what you eat every day, and how to best supplement for optimal health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 2min
Greg Connolly: CEO and Founder, Trifecta
With almost 20 years in the health and fitness industry, Greg Connolly has seen many diets, fads, and exercise systems come and go. With all of those years in the industry, he has seen one thing above all determine someone’s body type—how they eat. Greg joins Ethan to discuss the benefits of meal prepping and the success it can have in achieving a person’s health and fitness goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 7min
Darryl Edwards: Movement Coach and Author
After almost two decades working as a technologist in investment banking, Darryl transformed his health after adopting a back-to-basics approach to well-being. As a health and movement coach, Darryl now advises people on maintaining a healthy lifestyle—amidst the epidemic of obesity and other chronic lifestyle diseases. Darryl shares with Ethan how he developed the "Primal Play Method" to inspire children and adults to make activity fun while getting healthier, fitter and stronger in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 1min
James Clear: #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Ethan welcomes James Clear, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, which has sold more than 9 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. James shares his wealth on knowledge on building healthy habits to achieve your goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2022 • 51min
Gretchen Rubin: NYT Bestselling Author, Podcaster & Speaker
Ethan welcomes NYT Bestselling Author Gretchen Rubin to this episode of American Glutton. Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. An acclaimed writer, she’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.