Gender Reveal

Ariana Steele discusses Black nonbinary speech patterns and fashion taxonomies. They explore the link between autism and gender, their mixed identity, and the Aquarius-Pisces cusp. The conversation also covers Britney Spears, the 'gay lisp,' and ethnographies in clubs. Topics include Trans Day of Snack 2024 and fostering joy in the trans community.

Tuck chats with artist and experience designer Shing Yin Khor (they/them). Topics include:  The memoirist’s dilemma: narcissism vs turning other people into Content™  “The long human tradition of grabbing some clay and making a little guy” Shifting your approach to activism in order to (hopefully!) avoid burnout Transitioning out of gender entirely? Plus: Burning Man hot takes, Paul Bunyan’s BDE and the Muffler Man renaissance  This Week in Gender: Krys Malcolm Belc reviews Caitlyn Jenner’s memoir. Find Shing at shingkhor.com, on Patreon, and @sawdustbear. Read “I Do Not Want to Write Today” on Catapult. Suggested Gaza support: @fundsforgaza & MECA Submit a piece of Theymail: a small message or ad that we’ll read on the show. Today’s message was from Alex Nolos. ~~ Join our Patreon (patreon.com/gender) to get access to our bonus podcasts, weekly newsletter, and other perks. Find our FAQ page, starter packs and transcripts at genderpodcast.com. We’re also on Instagram @gendereveal. Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional Music: “Slimheart” “Our Only Lark” & “The Poplar Grove” by Blue Dot Sessions Sponsors: Aphrodisia Boutique (code: GENDERREVEAL) and DeleteMe (code: TUCK20)

Writer Lucy Sante discusses her transition after 60 years, trans memoirs, bohemian identity, and encounters with the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries. Also covered are trans literature recommendations, vibe shifts at the Strand, and a Harry Potter mishap in a Portuguese bookstore.

In this tribute, the hosts honor Cecilia Gentili, an advocate, storyteller, and mother who supported the trans community. They reflect on the impact she made on their lives, share heartfelt testimonials from friends, and discuss living in a conservative neighborhood. Cecilia was a tireless advocate and pillar of support for the trans community in New York.

Tuck chats with Shuli Branson, author of Practical Anarchism: A Guide for Daily Life. Topics include anarchist refusal, breakup theory, catching authoritarian impulses as a parent, responsible financial decisions, Palestine solidarity, abolishing work, and signing up for your shift at the depression factory.

Cassius Adair, academic and occasional Gender Reveal producer, discusses various topics including his role in the Twin Flames cult documentary, getting mpreg, joining trans studies accidentally, writing about whiteness and tech history, navigating fertility and pregnancy as a transgender individual, and envisioning a future of flexible and exciting genders.

Artist Salimatu Amabebe discusses their drag persona Barracuda, retconning their dead dad, demanding better gender-affirming surgeries, and the pros/cons of making vulnerable art. They envision themselves as a house for differently-gendered beings. They remix a 4-year-old TSA segment, talk about their experience in art practice grad school, and the importance of being specific and prepared for top surgery.

Tuck chats with Lamya H, author of Hijab Butch Blues. Topics include discovering queer themes in the Quran, asserting gender identity after having a baby, and finding gender euphoria in religious practice. They also discuss pinkwashing, Dadaism, and subway speed challenges.

Journalist Rax Will discusses queer food, pronoun-themed cocktails, and the marketing of genderless fashion to A-Fab bodies. They also explore navigating words and identities within the trans and queer communities, challenges of being misgendered at restaurants, and the importance of gender-neutral practices in the restaurant industry.

Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas discuss making podcasts for trans people. They reflect on gender, podcasting, mutual aid, and the process of naming podcasts. They explore gender definitions, transgender experiences, and the importance of research and education for parents of trans kids.