

Gender Reveal
Tuck Woodstock
Welcome to Gender Reveal, a podcast about nonbinary and transgender folks. Join us as we interview notable trans guests, analyze current events, answer advice questions and get a little bit closer to understanding what the heck gender is.
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Jan 2, 2019 • 10min
Episode 36B: Diego Girgado
In this week’s second mini-episode, Tuck speaks with Diego Girgado (they/them) of the Strength United Family Justice Center. Topics include: Advocating for trans survivors of violence and assault Decolonizing and reclaiming Cubanx identity Working in an LGBTQ-affirming space Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. (‘Tis the season, ya know?) Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “The Yards” and “OneEightFour” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

Dec 31, 2018 • 13min
Episode 36A: Rae White
In this week’s first mini-episode, Tuck speaks with poet and zinester Rae White (they/them) of #EnbyLife. Topics include: Being trans in Australia—is it a kangaroo-tastic utopia? Writing increasingly queer poetry. Passing the same $20 in a circle forever. Gender utopias and dystopias. Please consider supporting Rae and #EnbyLife on Patreon. Buy the #EnbyLife zine on Gumroad or Etsy. Buy Milk Teeth online. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. (‘Tis the season, ya know?) Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “Come As You Are” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

Dec 24, 2018 • 43min
Episode 35: Aubri Qian
In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with LGBTQ advocate and diversity & inclusion professional Aubri Qian (she/her/hersss). Topics include: Tips for working & applying for work while trans. Getting routinely harassed by the TSA. Vagina advice! (Re)claiming our own names. Exploring gender through cosplay. Plus: Bowsette! Bespoke gender! Janet Mock! Find Aubri on LinkedIn, I guess? Don't forget to hit up cooltranssanta@gmail.com or @cooltranssanta for a special gift and hella affirmation. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. (‘Tis the season, ya know?) Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “Jazzy Bells” by Dee Yan-Key Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

Dec 17, 2018 • 28min
Episode 34: Mac Bolt
In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with queer anthropologist Mac Bolt (they/them). Topics include: Traveling the country interviewing nonbinary folx Queer anthropology and decolonizing gender Queer culture and community in the south What do we do about sir and ma’am? Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here and here. Join the Gender Detectives Slack here! (Contact us if you have any issues.) Resources from Mac: Captive Genders Arkansas Transgender Equality Coalition Lucie’s Place Center for Artistic Revolution Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. (‘Tis the season, ya know?) Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Sponsors: YOU!Thank you!

Dec 10, 2018 • 40min
Episode 33: Sonalee Rashatwar
In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with social worker, sex therapist, and radical educator Sonalee Rashatwar (they/she). (CW: body image trauma, abusive relationships, fatphobia.) Topics include: How fatness can queer someone’s gender presentation Why gender and sexuality are supposed to be fluid Advice for trans folks struggling with body image issues The (de)colonization of gender and sexuality The most delicious “future of gender” yet. Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here and here. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

Dec 3, 2018 • 37min
Episode 32: Archie Bongiovanni
In this week’s episode, Tuck speaks with Archie Bongiovanni (they/them), the creator of Grease Bats, Fist You Podcast, Sweatgasm, and A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns. Topics include: Archie’s exciting new book announcement! Letting go of hang-ups around (talking about) sex. That one specific time our family gendered us correctly. Creating a game that includes peein’ on your friends. Where’s your lukewarm gay dad? Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here and here. Don’t forget to buy Your Cool Gay Dad merch, read Archie’s article on flagging, and follow Archie on Twitter (@grease_bat) and Instagram (@babywrist). Find everything else at archiebongiovanni.com. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

Dec 1, 2018 • 4min
BONUS: A Grant Announcement, Sorta
In this bonus mini-ep, Tuck shares two plot twists regarding the inaugural Gender Reveal grant and gets u pumped for season three. HELP US GIVE MONEY 2 TRANS FOLX: patreon.com/gender FIND US: Twitter @gendereveal Instagram @gendereveal Transcripts: genderpodcast.com/listen Email: gendereveal@gmail.com Other fun stuff: genderpodcast.com See you on Monday!

Nov 12, 2018 • 12min
Episode 31.5: Trans Folks Win the U.S. Midterms
In this bonus episode, Tuck recaps several of the trans and queer success stories of the U.S. midterm election, and shares the date of the Gender Reveal season 3 premiere(!) Read more: Over 150 LGBTQ candidates claim victory in midterm elections Read Tuck's op-ed in the Washington Post and their guide to cis allyship in Bitch. Listen to Nancy podcasts’s story about the Massachusetts “Yes on 3” campaign. Check out Dr. Logan Casey’s comprehensive list of transgender candidates in the United States. Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Theme song: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “Contrarian” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

Oct 24, 2018 • 19min
Episode 31: Diana James, Sophie Corvidae, and the GRA
[CN: mentions of assault, transphobia, suicide] In this special bonus episode, Tuck speaks with Diana James (she/her) and Sophie Corvidae (xe/xir) about the Gender Recognition Act reform currently being debated in the United Kingdom. Looking for ways to support trans folks in the UK? Diana recommends donating to Mermaids, and Sophie suggests supporting Trans Pride Brighton. Find other UK orgs at Trans Unite. Visit our website to read episode transcripts, hire us for inclusivity workshops, and apply for the Gender Reveal grant by October 31(!) Questions? Comments? Feelings? You can reach us at our website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously. We greatly appreciate donations via Patreon or PayPal or Cash App. Donate $5+ to receive stickers and other fun stuff. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Theme song: Breakmaster Cylinder Additional music: “The Zeppelin” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!

Oct 12, 2018 • 1h 3min
BONUS: Dr. Z Nicolazzo w/ Feminist Killjoys PhD
In this week’s episode, Tuck hands the microphone over to Dr. Raechel Anne Jolie (she/her) and Dr. Melody Hoffmann (she/her). Melody and Raechel interview trans studies professor Dr. Z Nicolazzo (ze/hir or she/her) for an episode of their podcast, Feminist Killjoys, PhD. Learn more about our This Week in Gender topic here. Subscribe to Feminist Killjoys PhD in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and support the show on Patreon. Don't forget to apply for the Gender Reveal grant! The deadline to apply is October 31, 2018. Do you have questions, comments, or ideas for Season 3 of Gender Reveal? You can reach us at our new website; via gendereveal@gmail.com; or on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit questions anonymously here. Logo: Ira M. Leigh Music: Breakmaster Cylinder Sponsors: YOU! Thank you!